PRESS RELEASES
 

KEEN JOINS COWARA MOTORSPORT
THE Cowara Motorsport team is delighted to announce Michael Keen as their new driver for
the 2024-25 season in the 410 Sprintcar ranks.
Over the past two decades the Cowara Motorsport team, which based in Cowaramup in
Western Australia and owned by Steve and Sharron Duggan, has had some of country’s best
racers in the likes of Ryan Farrell, Cameron Gessner, Ken Sartori, Darren Mollenoyux and
Chace Karpenko as well as American Kaley Gharst, steer the WA # 41 car, and the latest
addition to this driver line-up is 410 Sprintcar rookie Michael Keen. Despite having no 410
Sprintcar experience, the 28-year-old from Bunbury has over a decade of experience in both
Limited and 360 Sprintcar competition with a lot of success and making the next career step
into 410 Sprintcar racing is certainly an exciting prospect for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
“To say that I’m excited about teaming up with a young driver like Michael would be quite
the understatement,” expressed Cowara Motorsport’s Steve Duggan.
“Michael (Keen) brings with him a lot of experience in the lower ranks of Sprintcars, and I’ve
been keeping an eye on him over the years, so I feel that the time is right to give him a shot
at 410 Sprintcar racing.”
The Cowara Motorsport team has enjoyed its fair share of success over the years in Western
Australia, which includes multiple SEG Series wins, numerous blue-ribbon event successes
and even a top 10 finish in the Grand Annual Classic on the east coast, but the Duggan and
Keen combination have set realistic goals heading into their first season together.
“The upcoming season here in Western Australia is set to be one of the biggest ever,
especially with High Limit Racing coming to Australia, and we have committed to doing the
entire Maddington Toyota Series with Michael,” said Duggan.
“With it being Michael’s first season in 410 Sprintcars, we are just wanting to get him as
comfortable as possible and get him up to speed, as we know Michael is a talented driver
and we have every bit of faith in him finding his feet and becoming more competitive with
each outing.”
As one would expect, Keen is excited about taking the next step in his Sprintcar career with
the Cowara Motorsport team.
“I would like to thank Steve and team for the wonderful opportunity to move into 410
Sprintcar racing, and I’m excited to get to work and start learning as quickly as possible and
seeing how we go together,” he enthused.
“Another exciting prospect is the fact that my older brother Daniel in the role of overseeing
the whole Cowara Motorsport team throughout the season from our team base here in
Bunbury, and hopefully it’s going to make the transition so much better.”
The Cowara Motorsport team would like to thank their 2024-25 season supporters:
• MJB Industries
• Wight & Emmett
• Cowara Contractors
• Penrite
• Australind Pre-Mix Concrete
• Shepheard Vacuum Truck Services
• Anstee Earthmoving Co
• Boyanup Cellars
• Keens Truck Driver Training
• Maxwill Racing Engines
• J&S Drilling
To find out more about Cowara Motorsport and to follow their 2024-25 season racing
activities, LIKE them on Facebook by searching Cowara Motorsport.

 

BOHUD RACING REVEAL SEASON PLANS
WITH the upcoming season not too far away, the Bohud Racing team are pleased to
announce their schedule with team driver Michael Stewart for the 2024-25 season.
For the Bohud Racing team, they have mapped out a 20-plus schedule, which will see the
majority of the calendar based around their home track – Sydney International Speedway –
as well as contesting two of the country’s biggest events in the Grand Annual Classic at
Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway in Victoria and the Australian Championship at Murray
Bridge Speedway in South Australia.
Bohud Racing team owner Scott Jones is excited about the upcoming season, which will be
the team’s third season in 410 Sprintcars and the first full season with team driver Michael
Stewart aboard the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported
Triple X car.
“It’s certainly going to be a busy season for the Bohud Racing team, and it’s exciting to have
regular racing back at Sydney,” he enthused.
“The team has been working hard during this off season, which includes the additional of
some new sponsors, and we can’t wait for the new season to get underway next month.”
The 2024-25 season is set to get underway for the Bohud Racing team on September 27 and
28 at Toowoomba Speedway in Queensland for the Thunder On The Downs event.
Stay tuned for some more exciting announcements regarding Bohud Racing’s 2024-25
season schedule.
2024-25 Season Bohud Racing Schedule:
September
27 & 28 - Toowoomba
October
26 - Sydney
November
9 - Sydney
30 - Sydney
December
7 - Sydney
14 - Sydney
26 - Sydney
28 - Sydney
30 - Sydney
January
1 - Sydney
11 - TBC
14 - Sydney
17 & 18 - Sydney
24, 25 & 26 - Warrnambool (GAC)
31 - Murray Bridge (Aus Championship)
February
1 - Murray Bridge (Aus Championship)
8 - Dubbo
15 - Sydney
22 - Sydney
March
8 - Canberra
22 - Sydney
April
5 - Sydney
18 & 19 - TBC
25 & 26 - Sydney
The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2024-25 season sponsors:
• ARRMA Australia
• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares
• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong
• Inland Petroleum
• Sloanebuilt
• Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
• TriTech Lubricants
• Brindle Freight Services
• AEI Insurance Broking Group
• Highside Track Apparel
• KRE Race Engines
• B&B Graphics
To find out more about Bohud Racing and their racing activities, LIKE them on Facebook or
FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Bohud Racing

 

DOUBLE DUTY FOR SEXTON GATLIN RACING THIS WEEKEND AT KERN AND SANTA MARIA

(Lakeside, CA, August 29, 2024) Sexton Gatlin Racing returns to action on Labor Day Weekend when it races in two different series at two different tracks within 24 hours. First will be the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series’ Bob Vermeer/Narcie Ferreira Classic on Saturday night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Twenty-four hours later, team drivers Brent Sexton and his 20-year-old son Grant will take on the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging at the Santa Maria Speedway.

Saturday’s race will be the second for SGR at Kern. Last year, during his Rookie of the Year campaign, Grant appeared with USAC/CRA and placed 12th in the main on April 29th. For 52-year-old Brent, who is trying to win the series Rookie of the Year award this season, it will be his maiden voyage at the track that is located adjacent to the 5 Freeway.

Brent enters Saturday’s show third in the USAC Rookie of the Year standings and 13th in the overall season-long championship points with 11 races remaining on the schedule. Grant’s sophomore season in the 20-year-old series has not gone how he had hoped. He has been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time too often and has been caught up in others' mistakes. His best series outing thus far was a sixth at Perris Auto Speedway on June 22nd. He goes into this week’s battle at Kern 15th in USAC Series points.

Grant’s season has gone much better with the USCS. In four starts, he has been in the top five two times and in the top 10 three times. His best finish came at Ventura on June 1st when he came in third on the 1/5 mile oval. Two weeks before that, he placed fifth on “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile Banked Clay Oval,” Scott Schweitzer’s Bakersfield Speedway. His other top 10 in the USCS came when he took the checkered flag in seventh at Ventura.

Brent has made a pair of main events in the USCS, with the best finish being 10th at Ventura on June 1st. In his last race in the series at Ventura in July, he was passing for the last transfer in the B main on the final lap when the red flag came out. Officials deemed the race complete at that point, and Brent missed the transfer to the A main by one position.

Heading into the USCS’ final appearance at Santa Maria in 2024, Grant sits 11th in the series standings, and Brent is 21st.

If you want to see the father and son team square off against the West Coast’s best this weekend at Kern and Santa Maria, the Bob Vermeer – Narcie Ferreira Classic kicks things off Saturday at Kern. Adult tickets are $25.00. For kids 6-12, admission is $10.00. Advance tickets are available from the track’s website at https://www.kernraceway.com/. The grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and cars will be on the track at 5:30. The first race will take the green flag at 7:00. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard in Bakersfield, California. The office phone number and email are (661) 835-1264 and mailto:info@kernraceway.com.

On Sunday night at the famous 60-year-old Santa Maria Speedway, adult tickets for the USCS show are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. Kids 6-12 are only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m., with qualifying at 5:00 and racing at 6:00. The Santa Maria Speedway is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

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

Brent Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grant Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Braydin Collie 2024 Results

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

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

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

 

 

INAUGURAL NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS ANNOUNCED

Pavement sprint car statistician and social media outlet Pavement Pounders manager David Sink today announced the inaugural results and current rankings of the recently announced National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings.

Sink announced his intention to create a pavement sprint car rankings system last week based on points rather than averages due to fewer events pavement sprint car drivers compete in versus their dirt counterparts.

“I toyed around with a number of different formulas before finally settling on the current formula” explained Sink. “Basically, you get points for every top 3 showing you achieve. The more races you run the more chances to accumulate points. The tougher the series you compete in the more points you can accumulate.”

Sink announced the formula and point break down late last week.

“My formula awards drivers points who finish in the top 3 at most races regardless of what series it is. Each track, series, or event will be placed in one of 5 groups.”

Group #1 will be the top group and includes the premier races in our sport. The Little 500, Open Wheel Showdown, and Pink Lady Classic. The top 3 drivers will receive 8-5-3 points.

Group #2 will include USAC Silver Crown pavement, Must See Racing, 500 Sprint Car Tour, Colorado National Sprints, War of the Wings event, Children’s Dream Fund 50 event, and both Dave Steele championship events. The top 3 in this group will receive 5-4-3.

Group #3 will include the Granite Super Sprints, Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series, Northwest Sprint Tour, Speed Tour, and Empire Super Sprints. The top 3 in this group will receive 2-1-1/2.

Group #4 will include Inland Winged Sprints, NCMA, MSR Lights, CAN-AM Sprints, Tri-State Sprints, Pepsi Crates, and Virginia Sprint Series. The top 3 in this group will receive 1-1/2-1/2.

Group #5 will include Showtime Sprints, Agassiz Sprints, and Saratoga Speedway Sprints. The top 3 in this group will receive ½-0-0.

"Based on the outcome of the inaugural rankings, I’m extremely pleased” stated Sink. “I believe this formula works based on several factors. It can be altered in future years based on car counts and number of total events. I know I can’t please everyone, but we must remember, at the end of the day it’s just fun. Just like the dirt world, us pavement guys now have a rankings system to see how drivers stack up against one another throughout the season.

The top 20 will be announced every 1-2 weeks throughout the summer months. In the Winter months the rankings will be announced monthly. Drivers ranked outside the top 20 and the full list can be found here in the coming days https://www.facebook.com/PavementPoundrs. A website with the full list available daily will be launched soon.
NATIONAL PAVEMENT SPRINT CAR RANKINGS (includes current point total as of 8/30/24)

1. 40 – Aaron Willison

2. 38 – Kody Swanson

3. 37 – Bobby Santos III

4. 23 – Colton Bettis

5. 19 - Dakoda Armstrong

6. 18.5 – Davey Hamilton Jr.

7. 15 – Tyler Roahrig

8. 13 – Kyle O’Gara

9. 10 – CJ Leary

Jeff Montgomery

Casey Tillman

12. 9 – Joe Liguori

13. 8 – Ryan Litt

14. 7 – Jake Trainor

15. 6.5 – Sport Allen

16. 6 – James Miller

Mike Murgoitio

18. 5.5 – Colton Nelson

19. 5 – Evan Margeson

20. 4 – Jason Blonde
Justin Grant

Steven Hollinger

Shane Hollingsworth

Kate Jackson

Jimmy McCune

Charlie Schultz

 

 

WAR, MWRA, & WINS – Non-Wing Nationals at Lake Ozark Speedway August 31-Septemeber 1

Belleville, IL. (8/26/24) Commemorating the Labor Day weekend with a trinity of open-wheel divisional excitement, Lake Ozark Speedway will welcome the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, for the 6th Annual Non-Wing Nationals, as part of the 2nd Annual Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV, on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st with multiple premier series joining in the event’s on-track attractions.

Taking the familiar traditional sprinting center stage at the one-third-mile oval on both nights of the Lake Ozark Speedway’s Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on August 31st and September 1st will witness the Sixth Annual Non-Wing Nationals featuring the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, as well as the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League and the POWRi 305 Sprint Series.

Saturday, August 31 | Non-Wing Nationals | Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496413.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390581.

Sunday, September 1 | Non-Wing Nationals | Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496416.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390599.

The payout for the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, running in conjunction with the Midwest Wingless Auto Racing Association and the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints, at Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st will include WAR:
Night 1: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $215, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200 | All Non-Qualifiers: $50.

Night 2: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $215, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200 | All Non-Qualifiers: $50.

More details for individualized events will be released as the date approaches, continue to follow the website and social media for track updates and news. Tickets can be purchased under the “Get Tickets” tab in the schedule section of the Lake Ozark Speedway website.

For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

August 30 – September 1 Missouri Three-Day Weekend for POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints
 

Belleville, IL. (8/26/24) Celebrating Labor Day weekend with a fast-paced trio of open-wheel divisional date excitement, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League headlines a top pair of Missouri venues with an I-35 Speedway inauguration for the T2 Promotions Davies County Clash presented by Start2Finish TV on Friday, August 30th followed by a return to Lake Ozark Speedway’s 2nd Annual Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st with multiple premier series joining in the event’s on-track adrenaline rushes.

Debuting in the tight-cornered Winston Missouri facility on Friday, August 30th, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will headline the T2 Promotions Davies County Clash presented by Start2Finish TV; also featuring USRA Modified, Pure Stock, and Economy Mod divisions for a full night of racing excitement.

Touting a triple-threat of attractive sprinting competitions at the one-third-mile oval for both nights of the Lake Ozark Speedway’s Triple Sprint Showdown presented by Start2Finish TV on August 31st and September 1st will witness the headlining POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as the 6th Annual Non-Wing Nationals featuring the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, and the POWRi 305 Sprint Series.

Friday, August 30 | Davies County Clash | I-35 Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
General Admission: 4:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496440.

Saturday, August 31 | Triple Sprint Showdown | Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496413.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390581.

Sunday, September 1 | Triple Sprint Showdown | Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:15 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496416.
Tickets available at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390599.

The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League at I-35 Speedway on Friday, August 30th, and Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st will include:
Night 1: 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.

Night 2: 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.

Night 3: 1.$7,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-22:$500 | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.

Complete I-35 Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews, and facility features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting www.i35speedway.net | 13141 MO-6 Winston, MO 64689 | (660) 749-5317.

For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.
All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

Northeast Race Products Auction and Trade Show Set for Nov. 22 & 23

SYRACUSE, NY – Save the dates of November 22nd and 23rd, 2024 for the annual Northeast Racing Products Auction and Trade Show (NRP). The ultra-modern Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds will be the site once again.

“Time flies! It’s almost fall and I’m full bore getting ready for another great show,” said an excited promoter Jeremie Corcoran, “All our sponsors are back, vendors have been reaching out at a record rate and the beautiful Expo Center will again be the building.”

Keizer Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Swift Springs, VP Racing Fuels and DIRTcar Northeast already have their names as presenting sponsors for the 2024 version of the event.

Feature cars are being lined up for the auction and will be released shortly. While vendor space is filing up, there are still plenty of good areas available to showcase your product.

Show hours are 12-9 on Friday the 22nd and 9-6 on Saturday the 23rd. Admission is $15 or a two-day pass of $25 can be purchased.

“We made it through COVID, our friends and exhibitors from Canada are back and the show just keeps growing,” Corcoran added, “We will also have special attractions for the race fan as well to make it a fun time.”

For more information, log on to https://northeastracingproducts.com or call Jeremie direct at (315) 374-2839.

The annual Northeast Racing Products Auction and Trade show is the event, November 22 & 23 are the dates, the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is the site. Let’s get ready!

 

Paul Nienhiser Notches Ninth Win of Season with MOWA in Macon, IL

PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Macon, IL on Saturday night to battle with MOWA, Paul Nienhiser turned in a strong showing in the feature event to score his first win at the bullring since the 2017 season, and bump his 2024 win count up to nine.

“It’s been a great year for us in my car as well as in Scott Bonar’s car,” Paul Nienhiser said. “Saturday night we scored our ninth win of the year and our second consecutive dating back to Peoria, IL our last time out in the 50,”

Drawing a high number for his heat race starting position, Nienhiser was admittedly a little worried he wouldn’t be able to make a ton of spots up with the track heavy and fast early in the night.

Throwing caution to the win, Nienhiser had his elbows up in the CAM2 Lubricants/Midland Performance Inc./MB Heating and Cooling Inc. backed No. 9x entry. Flexing his muscle around the tight confines of the Macon Speedway, Nienhiser worked to a third-place finish and snuck into the redraw as the seventh highest point earner of the night.

Pulling the four, Nienhiser was set to go to work from the outside of the second row on a track that had taken shape as the night moved along. The race’s initial start saw Nienhiser make a swift move through turns one and two to grab the race lead, but the move was negated by a crash and the field was re-racked.

After a couple of more incidents to hamper the start of the race, Nienhiser eventually settled into second as the green finally was able to stay out. With the track a little on the dirty side in the early goings of the race following some pre-feature work, once the top cleaned up, he was able to get his right rear on the boards and power to the lead as he was the cross flags on lap 12.

Quite literally banging the boards out front, Nienhiser would cause a bit of damage to his right rear and it made finding grip on the tight confines tricky in the race’s closing laps.

In the final laps of the race, Nienhiser felt pressure from Jake Neuman who was using the bottom lane, and with his car a bit wounded he moved down to protect for the final laps and held on to score the win.

“I felt good, but once I got into the wall, it threw something off and I felt like I was just hanging on,” Nienhiser said. “I saw Neuman poke his noser under me, so I moved down and just got really conservative to grab the win. It wasn’t my best performance at Macon, but there have been plenty of other times we have been really good and not grabbed the win, so I will take it.”

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

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-21, Wins-9, Top 5’s-14, Top 10’s-17

ON TAP: Nienhiser has a light weekend on tap as he will be at home on Friday night for weekly action at Jacksonville Speedway.

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

 

 

RUSH Late Model Tour Added to Busy Oil Region Classic Schedule

(Franklin, PA August 28, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park made the Oil Region Classic even bigger. On Saturday night, August 31, the RUSH Late Model Touring Series will be added to the program at no increase in cost to the ticket holders. The Sunday portion of the weekend remains the blockbuster as previously announced.

The Saturday program now consists of the RUSH Touring Series racing for thirty laps and $3,000 to win. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will have two events on the docket, a $1,000 to win race, together with a King of the Hill contest paying $500 to the winner. The RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will round out the card.

Admission prices for the Saturday program will be as follows. Adult admission will be $20. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 17), and military will be admitted for $18, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (ages 3 and under). They will be admitted for $15.

What is more, after the racing is finished on Saturday night, there will be live music, a huge bonfire, and fireworks!

On Sunday, September 1, night two of the Oil Region Classic will present the most ambitious program held under the Shiffer administration.

The BRP Modified Tour will be back for double features with the 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds. The field was set weeks ago before the rains forced a postponement of the A Main. New cars will not be added for the make-up feature, but all competitors are welcome for the full show that will follow.

In addition, the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be part of a Sprint Car triple-play! The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will be back in action. Completing the trifecta will be the Allegheny Sprint Tour 305 Sprint Cars.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will make a return engagement on Sunday.

The Sunday part of the holiday weekend will have the following admission prices. Adult admission will be $25. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 17), and military will be admitted for $20, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit Passes will be $40, with the exception of the infants (ages 3 and under). They will be admitted for $15.

There will be a special two-day general admission ticket available for $40.

The infield moto cross track will be in action on September 6, 7, 20, and 21; October 25 and 26; and November 8 amd 9. Please check the Tri City Raceway Park Facebook page for more details.

Then, on October 19, Tri City Raceway Park will host for the first time ever the American Big Rig Racing Series. Joining the trucks will be the Mini Stocks. More details will be announced closer to the race date.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Placerville Speedway hosts two nights of Sprint Car racing Labor Day Weekend

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…One of the biggest double headers of the Placerville Speedway season converges this Saturday and Sunday, when Russell Motorsports Inc. showcases the $8,000-to-win Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood.

The Labor Day weekend event is the only two-night Winged 360 Sprint Car show of the season at Placerville Speedway and has provided no shortage of thrills over the last handful of years.

The Winged 360 Sprint Car portion of the event this Saturday August 31st will hand out $5,000-to-win, while Sunday’s finale on September 1st dishes out a solid $8,000-to-win.

Sharing the stage each night with the Winged 360s will be the High Sierra West Coast Wingless Shootout for Spec Sprints. Opening night will offer $2,000-to-win/ $200-to-start, while the finale pays out a stout $5,000-to-win/ $300-to-start.

The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood is entering its seventh edition at the high-banked quarter mile. Previous winners include Cory Eliason, Sean Becker, Rico Abreu, Shane Golobic, Tanner Carrick and Michael Faccinto, who snagged last year’s opening night before the finale fell victim to rain.

Special trophies are being produced and the winner on Sunday will also go home with a commemorative belt buckle that has become a staple at the event.

“The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood is an event that we continue to try and build each season,” commented Placerville Speedway Promoter Scott Russell. “I know that we’d like to see it become one of the marquee shows in Northern California. We’ve had some great racing all year and should be in for a can’t miss weekend at the shootout.”

The double header will also showcase the rich history of Placerville Speedway like everyone has come to love during Legends Night. The event had become so popular however, that it’s now coined as Legends Night(s) “The Epic Double.”
Several names from the days gone by will be in attendance with numerous vintage cars on display. The restored machines will also take some laps on the red clay for old times’ sake.

“As always we want to send a huge thank you to Rick Hirst for everything he does in restoring these old race cars and gathering the legendary names for the event,” Russell said. “It’s always a special night and now it’s going to be a memorable weekend.”

If you’re coming to the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend and looking for a place to stay, make sure to check out our lodging page. Some of the options include the Red Hawk Casino and Resort luxury hotel, along with the Sierra Sunset Home. Take a look at all the options at https://www.placervillespeedway.com/lodging

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is Reserved both nights at the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood.

Tickets for Saturday August 31st can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-083124

Tickets for Sunday September 1st can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-090124

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend

Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 7th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Saturday September 7: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, Pure Stocks and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Presented by Adrian Blanco Jewelry

 

 

A NIGHT OF GOOD AND BAD FOR FLOWDYNAMICS AT PERRIS, LOGAN WILLIAMS RACES THIS SATURDAY AT KERN

(Ontario, CA, August 26, 2024) The last time the Flow Dynamics Racing Team hit the track at Perris Auto Speedway in the inaugural Brother Brett Classic, it was a mixed bag of highs and lows for drivers Logan Williams and Matt McCarthy. This Saturday night, August 31st, Williams heads north to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield for round #13 of the 23-race Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series season.

Things started bright enough for the Flowdynamics duo at Perris. On the night that included the Brother Brett Trophy Dash with a purse of more than $4000 for the four fastest qualifiers, McCarthy and Williams qualified third and fourth quickest in the 20-car field. McCarthy, who calls Riverside, California home, turned in the third best time of the meeting when he toured the famous Riverside County oval in 16.866. Teammate Williams was just a tick behind at 16.959.

The Brother Brett Dash was different from the normal racing trophy dash. It was contested Speedway Motorcycle style with four separate three-lap races. Each driver started in every starting position once. Each race paid three points to the winner, two points for the second-place finisher, one point for third, and zero to the driver who finished fourth. After the fourth race, the points were added up and that determined the finishing order of the dash.

McCarthy, who dominated the dash a few years prior, was in contention for the win until the last three lapper. He scored eight points over the four races and finished second, just two points behind the winner. Williams notched four points and placed third.

Williams, who came into the night third in USAC/CRA points, started fifth in the first 10-lap heat race. The 28-year-old who lives in Yorba Linda, California, drove forward to third to guarantee his spot in the first three rows in the main event. McCarthy entered the field of battle two heats later and started sixth in his 10-lapper. He advanced to second and earned a spot in the first three rows of the upcoming 30-lap A main.

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Logan Williams on August 17th at Perris. AJ Johnson/P1 Race Image

For the main, the Flowdynamics team drivers started side by side in row two. Williams was on the inside, and McCarthy was to his right. Williams battled in the top three spots early on, with McCarthy not far behind. Williams actually took second on lap two before slipping back to third.

At the 10-lap mark, Williams was third, and McCarthy was sixth. Five laps later, at the halfway point, Williams was fifth, and McCarthy was seventh. However, things were about to change.

Going into turn three on the 21st circuit, McCarthy, who was running eighth, caught a piece of the inside berm going into turn three. The contact sent him into a violent series of flips that did not end until he got into the turn-four crash wall. The track crew was quickly on the scene and put out a small fire on the bottom of the car. Fortunately, McCarthy, who was battered and bruised in the crash, climbed out under his own power. The next day, he took a precautionary trip to the ER. Except for a concussion and some aches and pains, he checked out okay.

After the race restarted, Williams crossed the finish line sixth, giving him ten top-10 finishes in 12 starts this year.

Williams will close the month of August this Saturday, the 31st, in the Bob Vermeer & Narcie Ferreira Classic at Kern. Going into the race, he is fourth in the championship chase, just eight points out of third. The likable racer recorded his season's best finish while racing at Kern in June. He started the main event in ninth and drove up to second.

For fans wanting to see Williams in action Saturday at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, adult tickets are $25.00. For kids 6-12 it is only $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available from the track’s website at https://www.kernraceway.com/. Hot laps will begin at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard in Bakersfield, California. The office phone number and email are (661) 835-1264 mailto:info@kernraceway.com.

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

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

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

Matt McCarthy 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

Logan Williams 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main

7/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 13th A Main

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

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

This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. Contact is available at (909) 226-7768 or via email at mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com.

 

 

Joel Myers Jr Charges to 3rd at Macon

PETERSEN MEDIA: Climbing back aboard the Hayward Motorsports No. 19 entry on Saturday night, Joel Myers Jr and company traveled to Macon, IL where they battled with the MOWA and picked up a third place finish.

“It was a really fun track, and we had good speed all night,” Joel Myers Jr said. “I took the green from ninth and had gotten up to third but I made a mistake and spun out. Fortunately, we had a really good car and I was able to rip the top of the speedway and fight back to third where we ended up finishing.”

The MOWA format utilizes a heat-race draw opposed to qualifying, so after the draw Myers lined the SHITI Cooler/Eddie Gilstrap Motors backed No. 19 up in the third row of his heat race.

From the sixth starting position, the Sebastopol, CA driver took a liking to the short confines of the Macon Speedway as he was able to slice and dice his way through the field. Working his way up to a third-place finish, Myers Jr was locked into the feature where he took the green flag from the ninth starting position.

Moving into the feature event, Myers Jr took the green from the fifth row for the 25-lapper and quickly began working his way forward.

Jumping into seventh on the second lap, Myers Jr was into the Top-5 on the seventh lap as he moved into fourth. In the action packed race, move into third on the ninth lap, but a miscue on the 11th lap saw him bring his entry to a stop after losing the handle.

Restarting from the rear of the lead lap cars, Myers Jr did not shy away from the high side of the speedway as he put his right-rear up on the on the cushion and worked his way back forward again.

Running the track like a seasoned veteran despite it being his first ever appearance at the Illinois facility, Myers Jr was back on the podium as he took the checkered flag with a third place finish.

“I am extremely happy with how things have progressed each time we are out in this Hayward Motorsports car,” Joel Myers Jr said. “I am extremely thankful to Brodie Hayward and his family for the opportunity as well as to all of the great sponsors that support us.”

Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gilstap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 40, Wins-8, Top-5’s- 15, Top-10’s-21

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports will be at Bloomington Speedway Friday, Plymouth Dirt Track Saturday and The Hill Speedway on Sunday.

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

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Tony Gomes Garners Top-10 During 360ci Portion of Gold Cup

PETERSEN MEDIA- Opening the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions on Wednesday night in Chico, CA, a robust 50 cars made the call for the popular and when the fireworks concluded Gomes capped the night off with a 10th place finish.

“Wednesday night to open Gold Cup is always an electric night and a fun race to be a part of,” Tony Gomes said. “We rolled out a fresh car and we had good speed all night long which was a great thing with a full pit area.”

Kicking the night off in time trials, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C entry in seventh fastest in his qualifying flight which lined him up in the second row of his eight-lap heat race.

Starting and finishing third, the Modesto, CA driver was securely locked into the 30-lap feature event as he found himself 12th on the starting grid.

Biding his time from his mid-pack starting position, Gomes was able to work his way into 10th by the race’s halfway point once things got into a rhythm. Continuing to work, he was able to get himself into seventh in the closing laps of the feature event and was in a battle for a possible top-five.

Looking for a way forward, Gomes got put in a precarious spot that forced him to possibly get into a wreck or drive off the end of the track. Opting for the ladder, Gomes got up over the edge of the track in the final laps of the race and slipped back to 10th.

Keeping his mount inside the Top-10, Gomes took the checkered in 10th for his 11th Top-10 of the season with C&M Motorsports in what was the teams 13th start of the season.

“We were much better than a 10th place car, but late in the race I got over the edge in a battle rather than forcing an issue for sixth and it cost us a few positions,” Gomes said. “I want thank Bobby, Jason, and Cody for all of their hard work in the pits, and Cody and Mandi for continuing to let me drive their car. Looking forward to a big weekend in Placerville with some extra money up for grabs.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes are scheduled for a Placerville Speedway doubleheader this Saturday and Sunday.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-10

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

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Justin Sanders Scores Gold Cup Wednesday Night Win with Dale Miller Motorsports

PETERSEN MEDIA- After a couple of races being shut out of victory lane, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports found themselves in familiar territory at Silver Dollar Speedway on Wednesday night as Sanders opened the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions with a hard fought victory.

“We had a really fun race with Kyle Larson going, and its fun to race with him,” Justin Sanders said. “It is great to get this car back in victory lane, and to do it during the Gold Cup makes it that much more special.”

With 50 cars checked into Silver Dollar Speedway on Wednesday night, Sanders got his week kicked off by timing the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in third fastest in his qualifying flight.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Aromas, CA driver got the jump when the green lights flashed and he pulled away in convincing fashion. Picking up the win, Sanders locked into the Dash where the two put him on the front row of the six lap shootout.

Running second in the Dash to Larson, Sanders found himself in a great spot for the feature as he took the green flag from the outside of the front row.

When the race came to life, Sanders briefly drifted back to third until he raced into second on the race’s fifth lap. In second, the pursuit of Larson began as Larson looked to keep his personal win streak alive.

As the battle heated up late in the race, the duo battled through traffic and close quarters racing resulted in Larson getting out of shape and getting off the racing surface as Sanders took command of the race.

Leading the final six-laps of the race, Sanders was able to park in victory lane for the sixth time in 10 tries with Dale Miller Motorsports in 20224.

“I am thankful for Dale and Tara Miller, and all of the great people that support the No. 4SA car,” Sanders added. “Also, a big thank you to everyone who helped us in the pit area all night long on Wednesday night.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 10, Wins- 6, Top-5’s-10, Top-10’s-10

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders next event is TBD.

 

 

Post returns to PDTR-MSA field, mechanical gremlins linger

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – After a month-long absence from Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition, Randy Post returned to the seat of the Randy Post Racing No. 54 machine at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23 with hopes of building off a career-best sixth place A-main showing in his most recent PDTR appearance on Saturday, July 20.

After suffering motor issues, which prevented him from turning a competitive lap in an MSA event in his most recent outing at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26, Post had been out of action for three consecutive weekends before getting back at it on Aug. 23.

The third-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car campaigner opened the night by qualifying 20th overall in the 29-car field with a 13.194-second tour of the 74-year-old third-mile clay oval.

From there, Post lined up seventh and came home seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race, which put him in the 12-lap B-main needing a top six finish to lock into the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event.

Post rolled off sixth in the 12-lap PDTR MSA B main and was holding his own in the sixth position until the halfway point when he was forced to retire from the race due to a throttle linkage issue. The night came to an early end for the Oostburg, Wis. driver with an 11th place B-main finish.

“The beginning of the night was a little weird because we had some issues originally that I had fixed, but we never started the car again to make sure that was the issue,” Post said. “In qualifying, I was more worried about watching the temperature and listening to the motor to make sure it was running well while knowing we were in a stacked heat and starting in the back. I just wanted to try to move up as far as we could since I knew our chances of making it into the feature through the heat were very slim.

“The car was handling very well in the B-main and we were holding the transfer spot,” Post said. “Then the throttle linkage broke, ending our night. That’s fixed now and we will work on our regular maintenance this week to be better for my favorite race night of the year during the Sheboygan County Fair.”

The Randy Post Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

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Randy Post Racing is thrilled to have Sunset Auto as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.

Located at 1194 Fond du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Sunset Auto Service is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center, which has served Sheboygan County and beyond since 2002.

The experts at Sunset Auto Service specialize in general services, car and truck care, inspections and emissions, under-car services, brakes, tires, engine and transmission, engine maintenance, transmission services, heating and cooling services, electrical services, electronic services and miscellaneous services on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles.

To contact Sunset Auto Service, call 920-467-6890, email sunsetautoservice@gmail.com or visit https://sunsetautoservice.com.

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Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Remaining Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)

Saturday, September 28–Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 8

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 8

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5

Heat Race Victories – 1

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Alex Pokorski scores top five Plymouth-MSA run, Fair Night race on tap

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – With the final laps of the 2024 season in sight, Alex Pokorski and the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team crew strung together a strong top five A-main showing in a 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The West Bend, Wis. competitor opened the night by qualifying eighth in the 29-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Association field.

After starting second in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski came home third to earn a berth in the 25-lap headliner.

The 2023 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Most Improved Award winner fired off from the outside front row starting spot in the 25-lap main event and fell back to fourth in the early going before being cycled back to fifth near the halfway point of the event.

Following a red flag and two yellow flags, Pokorski utilized the third and final caution flag restart to bolt past T.J. Smith into fourth on lap 20. Pokorski maintained the fourth spot the rest of the way in a race won by Scotty Thiel.

“We had a fuel leak issue in qualifying, which we fixed for the heat race,” Pokorski said. “Following the heat race, we tuned up the fuel some more for the feature to get it right, along with some other adjustments to the car. The track was very nice again, which made for good racing. We lost a spot on the first two restarts by being in the wrong lane. We then got one spot back on the final restart when we started in the preferred lane. It was a solid night, just not what we needed to close up points on the guys ahead of us in the point standings.”

With two races remaining in the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car season, Pokorski stands second, 34 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt in the chase for the season points title.

Pokorski also sits third in the MSA 360 Sprint Car point standings, 34 points behind second-place Brandon Berth and 85 behind point leader Ben Schmidt with three races left in the 2024 MSA campaign.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.

To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit www.

lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

Remaining 2024 Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 13

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 10

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 13

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 10

Heat Race Victories – 3

Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

410 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3

Interstate Racing Association Events – 3

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Dash Appearances – 0

Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski

Akright Auto 53A

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3

Heat Race Victories – 2

Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Labor Day Triple Header on the Horizon for Empire Super Sprints

By Curtis Berleue (Brewerton, NY) | After a busy month of August, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to close out August and bring in September with a Labor Day weekend triple header. Starting on Friday, August 30 at the Brewerton Speedway, moving to the Fulton Speedway the following night and rounding out the weekend at the Utica-Rome Speedway on Sunday, September 1, the tour will have three straight nights of action with each night paying $2,000 to the winner.

In two previous stops this season at the track dubbed the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon’, Danny Varin and Jason Barney have found Brewerton Speedway victory lane. Varin’s Don Gillette Memorial victory was his sixth win overall at the Speedway, tying Mal Lane for most ESS wins at the track. Barney’s win was just his sixth at his hometown track, and first since May of 2019.

The tour has also visited the Fulton Speedway twice thus far in 2024, with Jason Barney opening the 2024 season with a victory back in April – his fourth in two years at Fulton. Davie Frank also picked up a win at Fulton in July, scoring his second of three tour victories so far in 2024.

Keeping with the theme of two visits thus far in 2024, two main events have also been held at Utica-Rome to this point in the season. NASCAR Truck Series competitor Stewart Friesen scored the win at Utica-Rome’s CNY Speedweek stop on July 4, while less than two weeks ago Billy VanInwegen picked up $5,000 at the Vernon, NY oval in the Cole Cup.

With the season starting to wind down as the temperatures start to drop into early fall, two time and defending tour champion Jordan Poirier still sits atop the points standings with 1684 points, now starting to pull away from second place Davie Franek after his victory this past weekend in Quebec. Franek is 132 points behind Poirier with 1552, and Jason Barney sits third with 1543 points, just nine points behind Franek.

For a full listing of gate times, admission prices and a nightly schedule of events for each race this weekend, be sure to visit each tracks social media pages and website, along with the Empire Super Sprints social media pages as they will be posted when available.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, August 30 – Brewerton Speedway - Brewerton, NY ($2,000 to Win)

Saturday, August 31 – Fulton Speedway – Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win)

Sunday, September 1 – Utica Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($2,000 to Win)

 

 

Mallett Heading to Alabama for USCS Series Doubleheader This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is bound for Alabama this weekend for a pair of USCS Series shows.

The action begins on Saturday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton followed by a race at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga on Sunday.

"We have high expectations because I'm in a good mental place," he said. "If I don't have high expectations of being a contender than I don't need to be there. I feel we're a contender and we hold ourselves to that standard. If we do our job right we should be able to compete up front."

Saturday will mark his debut at Buckshot Speedway. Mallett last raced at Talladega Short Track in April 2022 when he finished seventh. He placed third at the track in 2020 and was victorious there in 2018.

"I always love going to new places," he said. "I'm ready to see this place. We've raced all around Alabama, but that's one track we haven't been to so we're eager to see it. And Talladega is a place I typically enjoy going to. We've had some success there. I haven't got a chance to go there since they put a wall up around turns one and two so it's been even more of a desire to go there."

Mallett had planned on racing last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.

"We were on our way to the track and ended up having issues with our generator not working," he said. "It was a problem we couldn't fix remotely so we had to sacrifice racing that night. I'm really glad it happened when it did and not this weekend in Alabama or somewhere else hours away from home. It was a blessing in disguise."

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Sunday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ­­­- Water for Christ

Water for Christ was established from the joint passions of sharing the Gospel of Christ and supplying clean water to villages in developing countries. For more information, visit http://www.WaterForChrist.com .

"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Salvage Two Top 10s in North Dakota

Inside Line Promotions - WEST FARGO, N.D. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports posted a pair of top-10 results in North Dakota last weekend.

David Gravel opened the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader on Friday by qualifying second quickest at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. He placed second in a heat race to advance into the dash. A seventh-place result lined him up on the inside of the fourth row in the main event.

"We had a good start in the dash and biked up and fell to the back," he said. "I was able to get back to seventh. The track stayed pretty wet all night long. We were okay on the green flag runs (in the feature), but the restarts weren't good for us and we had quite a bit of restarts."

Gravel spent the majority of the feature duking it out just outside of the top five before he ended sixth for his 45 th top-10 outing of the season.

The team headed to Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday. Misfortune struck early as a part broke while Gravel attempted his qualifying run. The car got upside down before Gravel was able to complete a lap. That lined him up at the back of a heat race, but a run from ninth to fourth place locked Gravel into the 12 th starting position in the A Main. He continued to march forward in the feature, picking up a handful of positions to finish eighth.

"The big thing was getting through the heat race to set ourselves up," he said. "I'm a little disappointed in our finish in the feature, but we had the car pretty banged up and weren't able to get it back to 100 percent. We salvaged an acceptable finish."

Gravel owns a 110-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings heading into a three-race weekend at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. It begins on Friday with the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking with the $100,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS running Saturday and Sunday.

"I'm looking forward to racing at Huset's in front of our sponsors and people who support us," he said. "They are non-points races so we're going to go in there with an open mind and try to get some money."

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 23 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 7 (6); Feature: 6 (7).

Aug. 24 - Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D. - Qualifying: No Time; Heat race: 4 (9); Feature: 8 (12).

SEASON STATS -

52 races, 14 wins, 35 top fives, 46 top 10s, 50 top 15s, 50 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday through Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Starks Excited for Big Week of High Limit Action in Washington

Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Trey Starks has four straight nights of Kubota High Limit Racing on tap in his home state of Washington this week.

The action begins on Wednesday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma before Skagit Speedway in Alger hosts the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals Thursday through Saturday. The event finale pays more than $100,000 to win, making it the highest-paying race on the West Coast this year.

"It's a huge week," he said. "In my opinion it's our biggest week of the year. I'm excited to get back to the track at two different tracks and for so many nights in a row."

Starks has been strong at both tracks this season. He won his lone 360ci winged sprint car start there and placed third during his only 410ci winged sprint car race at the track.

"I think it might change up the dynamic of this weekend with Elma being first," he said. "It used to be you'd race three hard nights at Skagit and then go to Elma the next night for a 360 show. Elma is a fun track so we're excited to start it there. With four straight nights of High Limit Racing it's going to be intense, but it's going to be exciting."

Starks is the leading feature winner in the 410 sprint car division at Skagit Speedway, where he has produced a trio of victories and six top fives - also a division best. His team leads the championship standings at the high-banked oval.

"I feel really good about this weekend," he said. "We had Dominic (Scelzi) in the car a couple of weeks ago. I think it gave the guys a different perspective to see how he was feeling and I think that will help us with our notebook. With a couple of weeks off I feel as fresh as I've been. I'm excited to hit it hard for those three nights. I think we can run up front. We'll have to be on it from the start."

Labor Day Weekend concludes on Sunday with a 360ci winged sprint car event at Grays Harbor Raceway, making it five straight nights of racing for Starks.

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.; and Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals with Kubota High Limit Racing; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Hagar Returns to Victory Lane at Riverside International Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Derek Hagar scored his seventh feature victory of the season last Saturday when he did double duty at Riverside International Speedway.

Hagar guided a McCord Farms 305ci winged sprint car to Victory Lane and he produced a third-place finish in his 360ci winged sprint car.

"It was an entertaining night," he said.

Hagar advanced from sixth to fourth place in the 305 heat race before charging from eighth to win the main event. The seven positions gained were the second most.

"We didn't get a good pill draw and we only passed two cars in the heat race," he said. "They don't do passing points so that made us start eighth in the feature. We couldn't get anywhere and we stalled out in fourth. We had a restart and I got up to third. First and second were racing each other pretty hard. It made it to where I could get to them. I slid for second. Then on the last lap the leader followed a lapped car into turn three. That killed his speed enough where I could make a move to slide both him and the lapper."

Hagar was stout in his race car as well, winning a heat race from the outside of the front row. He then maneuvered from fifth to third place in the main event.

"I thought I had enough points to be in the top two rows, but there was enough passing in other heats it put us fifth for the feature," he said. "I was pretty tight the whole race. I couldn't really maneuver like I wanted to and it was hard to pass cars for me. We were able to get up to third. I tried to dive under Aiden Gatewood going into turn three around midway. He turned down to hit the bottom and I bumped him and spun myself out. There wasn't a caution and we fell to seventh or eighth. We drove back up to third. Without that incident or with another caution or two I felt I had a car that could have contended for the win."

Hagar has recorded 11 podium results in his last 13 sprint car starts.

Hagar is slated to drive a McCord Farms entry this Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark., before racing for Paul Hart on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Bandit Outlaw Sprint Series.

"It's going to be exciting," Hagar said. "I'm anxious to see how this new engine will be compared to our competition. I'm looking forward to it and our expectations are high. I hope we can go out there and make the car owner proud."

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 24 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. (360 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 3 (5).

Aug. 24 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. (305 sprint car) - Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 1 (8).

SEASON STATS -

21 races, 7 wins, 13 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 18 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark.; and Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Bandit Outlaw Sprint Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines

DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.

"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

MUST SEE RACING SET TO CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH OWOSSO VISIT

August 28, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - The Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts will be racing for a total purse of $18,175 when they make their second and final appearance of the year at Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan this Saturday night August 31. The MSR National Series presented by Perfit will be joined by the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights for a double header winged sprint car treat.

Saturday's event will pay $4000 to win and Must See Racing today announced a $500 Fast Time bonus will be up for grabs. This is welcome news for Joe Liguori who has set fast time on multiple occasions in 2024. Rick Holley and Aaron Willison are other drivers who will welcome this announcement. Holley set quick time both times the series visited Owosso Speedway in 2023 and holds the all-time track record. Willison who hails from Langely British Columbia, Canada is known for setting track records all across the country.

The Owosso event will see the return of a couple standout drivers. In addition to Willison, Florida’s 14-year-old phenom Colton Bettis will make his second career MSR appearance. The teenager set fast time at Sandusky, Ohio on July 26 driving for the Sam Pierce / AP Development Aaron Pierce wrenched entry. Bettis was running up front during the feature event before mechanical issues sent him to the pits. He will now get a redo racing for the same team.

Willison's return to MSR competition is an interesting story. The recently crowned Northwest Sprint Tour Champion made his first career start at Lancaster, New York on June 1. In what appeared to be a one-off event driving the Dick Myers owned #50m has turned into several MSR appearances. Despite missing 2 events, the western Canada speedster finds himself inside the top 10 in points.

Ryan Litt, who won the most recent series event at Berlin on August 10 is also expected to participate. Litt brought his newborn daughter with him and found victory lane and instantly proclaimed her his good luck charm. It's all but certain baby Litt will be attending her second race.

The Labor Day Weekend Must See Racing appearance to Owosso Speedway annually draws one of the biggest car counts and crowds the series will race in front of. Saturday's event looks to be much the same. Over 30 cars between the National and Midwest Lights Series is already confirmed. Drivers from 5 different states and 2 Canadian provinces are expected.

Among the National Series drivers expected include Teddy Alberts, Adam Biltz, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, JJ Dutton, Tom Geren, Bobby Komisarski, Jimmy McCune, Kevin Mingus, Tommy Nichols, Charlie Schultz, Dorman Snyder, and more.

Joe Liguori continues his march towards his first MSR National Series championship with a commanding points lead. A tight points battle between Cody Gallogly and JJ Henes wages on in the Midwest Lights Series

For more info on Must See Racing please like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.mustseeracing.com.

 

 

Andy Forsberg Nets 10th Place Finish During Gold Cup Race of Champions

PETERSEN MEDIA: Picking up a top five just one week ago with the High Limit Racing when the series invaded Placerville Speedway, Andy Forsberg had another good showing with the National series as he finished seventh in his preliminary night run on Thursday before a 10th place finish in Saturday’s 40-lap finale.

“We put ourselves in a good spot after our prelim on Thursday night, and Saturday night we came into the night sitting 18th in points which lined us up fourth in our heat race,” Andy Forsberg said. “We were able to lock into the feature which was a huge deal with the money they had up for grabs just to make it so that was really cool for a lot of us local drivers who made it in.”

Hitting the track on Thursday night, an adventurous qualifying effort saw Forsberg 25th on the speed chart and out of the heat race inversion which initially had him in a deep hole for the week ahead. However, with another driver’s time being disallowed, it put Forsberg in 24th and on the pole of his heat race as the last car in the inversion.

Able to get the jump when the race went green, Forsberg wired the field as he picked up the win and locked himself directly into the preliminary night feature event as he looked to continue to add to his point total for Saturday’s finale.

Lining up 15th in the ‘A’, Forsberg was able to move forward as he navigated around the familiar bullring. Racing into the Top-10, Forsberg hooked up in an exciting battle with Sean Becker as they jockeyed for position lap after lap.

When the race drew to a close, Forsberg capped the night off with a seventh-place finish.

Acting as a spectator on Friday night, Forsberg was back in action on Saturday night for the 70th running of the Gold Cup Race of Champions. Lining up fourth in his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver simply needed to finish fourth or better to lock himself into the 40-lap finale.

Finishing third, Forsberg was securely in the feature event as he was set to take the green flag from the 14th starting position. With the track still very fast from over night rain that hit the area, the first half of the race clicked off quick as Forsberg was able to work his way forward.

Getting up into 10th during the back half of the race, Forsberg capped the successful week off by taking the checkered flag in 10th.

“It was a great week, it was a fun event, and I am happy we could race well,” Forsberg said. “We still have a lot of racing to do out here now which is different than in years past, but now we get right back to some 360ci action this week.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-35, Wins-4, Top 5’s-18, Top 10’s-24

ON TAP: Forsberg will be in action this Saturday and Sunday night at Placerville Speedway for the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout.

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Tanner Carrick Eyes Another NorCal Posse Shootout Crown After Wrapping High Limit Racing Swing

PETERSEN MEDIA: Spending the last two weeks running with High Limit Racing during their swing in California, things return to normal as Tanner Carrick now has his eyes set on another Nor*Cal Posse Shootout win as Placerville Speedway plays host to an unsanctioned 360ci show this Saturday and Sunday night.

“It was an up and down swing for us, but it is always good to run against those guys,” Tanner Carrick said. “We would have liked to have ran a little better, but we will now focus on some big races we still have left out here to run.”

This past weekend saw Carrick and the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl No. 83T team battle in Chico, CA for the Gold Cup Race of Champions.

Racing his way directly into his Thursday night prelim feature, Carrick took the green flag from the 14th starting position. Getting off to a good start, Carrick was up into sixth on the fifth lap, but he’d run into a little trouble on the eight lap as he got over the edge of the surface in turns three and four and fall back to 12th.

Getting back into 11th, some hard racing in the closing laps saw Carrick ultimately slip back to a 16th place finish when the checkered flag flew on his qualifying night.

Lining up seventh in his Saturday night heat race, Carrick needed to get ingo fourth to transfer directly into the 40-lap feature event. With his elbows up, the Lincoln, CA native worked hard as he ran towards a transfer spot.

Settling for fifth at the checkered, even though he didn’t transfer out of his heat race, it put Carrick in a good spot heading into the ‘B Main’ event.

Lining up fourth in the semi, Carrick got a strong start as he launched into second and gave himself a couple of insurance spots to play with. Keeping a tight hold on the runner up position, Carrick finished second and was safely in the 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions feature event.

Lining up 21st on the starting grid, passing from deep in the pack proved to be tricky with the track having a ton of grip and speed in it. Racing into the Top-15 in just the first 14 laps of the race, Carrick got as high as 13th, but ultimately settled for a 15th place finish when the race came to an end.

“Big thanks to Clark and Shay for working so hard, and putting us in a good position to make the big show when it was all said and done,” Carrick said. “I am looking forward to Placerville Speedway this weekend because we have been really strong the last couple times out in our 360ci package.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 47, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 22, Top 10’s: 29

ON TAP: Carrick will be in action this weekend at the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout in Placerville, CA.

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Reinhardt Caps Good Weekend With Top Five at Kramer Klash
By mraddicted2dirt on Aug 26, 2024 03:57 pm

Abbottstown, PA – August 27, 2024

On the heels of a tough trip to Knoxville Raceway in early August that did not live up to what he expected of himself and his team, Kyle Reinhardt and his team took a weekend off to regroup.

They returned to action over the weekend and showed they are ready to put the Midwest venture behind them and perform like they have shown they can.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: August 23, 2024

Event: Jack Gunn Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 10th, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 9th (10)

DATE: August 24, 2024

Event: Kramer Klash
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 35 cars, Group B Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 4th (3)

NICE RECOVERY

Reinhardt kicked off his weekend at the $8,000-to-win Jack Gunn Memorial race at Williams Grove Speedway where he clocked in 10th quickest in the 28-car field.

He proceeded to log a 3rd place finish in his heat race to earn the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

Early in the finale, Reinhardt slipped outside of the top ten, running 13th as the race neared its midpoint. A second-half push put him back into the top ten on lap twenty and a last-lap pass put him 9th in the final rundown.
RETURN TO FORM

Saturday night Reinhardt made the short tow from his race shop to the nearby Lincoln Speedway for the Kramer Klash, which offered up $7,300 to the winner in honor of the late Kramer Williamson and his famed No.73 Pink Panther race car.

Reinhardt posted the 4th fastest lap in Group B qualifying for the split 35-car field. The lap earned him the pole in his heat race, which he took full advantage of. The Neptune City, NJ native led all ten laps, besting Ryan Smith by 3.184 seconds.

The heat race win earned Reinhardt the 3rd starting spot for the 35-lap A-main. After running 4th over the first nine laps, he dropped to 5th. He held a firm grip on that spot through lap thirty when he made a final push forward, taking back 4th with five laps remaining and holding on to the checkers.

“I’m very happy with the speed we found. We made a lot of changes to our car and are feeling comfortable with the direction we are heading.”, Reinhardt commented.
UP NEXT

A three-race weekend lies ahead for Reinhardt. The Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 team will have the opportunity to keep the momentum going with a return to Williams Grove Speedway this Friday for the $8,000-to-win Eash Brothers Tribute, followed by the Labor Day Duel on Saturday and Sunday night at Lincoln Speedway.
SEASON STATS

29 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 17 top 15’s, 20 top 20

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
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Grant Brings Broom to DuQuoin as He Looks for Sweep

By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises Staff

(Du Quoin, IL) Illinois is unique in that it is home to two state fairs and the last two active one-mile dirt tracks that host auto racing. Twenty-three times, the driver that won the championship race at Springfield followed it up with a win in the Ted Horn 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Winning the Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield gives California’s Justin Grant the chance to be the twenty-fourth.

There will be some similarities between the 71st Ted Horn 100 and the 61st Bettenhausen 100 for Grant. He comes into the event chasing point leader Kody Swanson, the race is on a one-mile dirt track that he’s won on before, and like Springfield it will be a daytime race. Past that, DuQuoin is a different animal than the mile at Springfield, but one Grant is familiar with as the defending winner of the Ted Horn 100. Last year Grant started from the pole after going out nearly last in qualifying, then took the lead on lap 2 and was never headed. This year at Springfield, Grant set fast time and led all 100 miles from the pole position.

Grant clinched the 2022 Silver Crown championship at Springfield in 2020. This year, he has spent most of the year chasing 7-time Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson for the title. Swanson’s misfortune at WWT Raceway and Grant’s Springfield win drew him within 21 points of the championship. With 76 available at DuQuoin, plus dirt events at Eldora and Terre Haute and the season ender at Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Grant can get even closer to a second championship by winning the Magic Mile.

The 71st Ted Horn 100 is part of a huge weekend of racing that begins on Saturday afternoon, August 31 with USAC Silver Crown and Modifieds at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, and Sunday evening, September 1 with the ARCA Southern Illinois 100 and the Bill Oldani Memorial for the Modifieds at the Magic Mile.

Advance tickets for the DuQuoin State Fair races are available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200, by calling the DuQuoin State Fair box office at 618-542-1535, or by stopping by the DuQuoin State Fair box office.

For more information, visit www.usacracing.com, www.arcaracing.com, or www.trackenterprises.com.

 

 

Huset's Speedway Welcoming World of Outlaws for $25k-to-Win Huset's Hustle Presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking and $100k-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 26, 2024) - Huset's Speedway hosts a marquee World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tripleheader this weekend.

The high-banked oval welcomes 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' on Friday for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking, which showcases a $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start feature. Additionally, it's Championship Night for the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks, which will battle in a $5,000-to-win main event.

As a reminder, the Huset's Hustle preliminary night that was contested in June has no bearing on Friday's program.

The World of Outlaws returns to the track on Saturday for the $15,000-to-win opening night of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the finale paying $100,000 to win and $2,500 to start on Sunday. Saturday's show is Ace Ready Mix Night and Sunday's is Myrl & Roy's Paving Night.

Huset's Speedway sponsored driver David Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 110 points over 10-time champion Donny Schatz. Carson Macedo, who swept last weekend's doubleheader in North Dakota and who has won three of the last four series races, is 114 points behind Gravel. Giovanni Scelzi (222 points out of the top spot) and Buddy Kofoid (282 points behind Gravel) complete the top five.

Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss and Kraig Kinser round out the top 10, respectively.

Kaleb Johnson leads the Huset's Speedway contingent into the weekend after he recently secured his first career track championship. Other top-10 drivers this season include Mark Dobmeier, Brendan Mullen, Tim Estenson, Christopher Thram, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Matt Juhl, Tyler Drueke and Scott Winters.

The main gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7 p.m. each night this weekend.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

Anyone who purchased a ticket or a four-day wristband for the nights of the event that were postponed in June can use it during the rescheduled event this weekend. The Huset's Hustle finale tickets can be used on Friday and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS can be used on Saturday and Sunday.

UP NEXT -

Friday for the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and Saturday and Sunday for the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

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Reutzel finds victory lane in final Knoxville visit of the season
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) concluded their 2024 Knoxville Raceway campaign in the best manner possible, and that is in victory lane, scoring their sixth 360 triumph of the season in the facility’s final sprint car program of the year. Additionally, the victory increased the Clute, Texas, native’s overall win count to 11 since his schedule commenced, eight of which at the Sprint Car Capital of the World (two in 410 competition).

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprinter, earned a $3,000 payday for his efforts, taking command at the midpoint of the 20-lapper over Cam Martin and Joe Beaver; he started seventh.

The Knoxville Raceway 360 sprint car victory was the 15th of Reutzel’s career. Unfortunately, “A-Aron” was unable to find success in the 410 sprint car portion of the program, a broken axle being the culprit.

“We definitely have a bullet under the hood, and I have Don Long to thank for that,” said Reutzel in Victory Lane. “Our package in the 360 is so wide. I can experiment a little bit, and then we’re still usually right there at the end of the night. It was another great year. It was a lot of fun. I love racing here every week. There’s nothing like it.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with a trip to South Dakota, joining the World of Outlaws for the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.

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

Stats:
Wins: 11
Top-Fives: 27
Top-Tens: 31

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
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Eliason finds top-five in coveted Gold Cup; High Limit West Coast Swing continues tonight in Oregon
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) continued their High Limit Racing West Coast Swing in a big way during the recent weekend, not only representing the High Limit “High Rollers” respectably in his home state of California, but ultimately capping Silver Dollar Speedway’s Gold Cup Race of Champions with a top-five score, doing so in the event’s $100,070-to-win finale on Saturday, August 24.

Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, commencing main event competition from the outside of row four. The Visalisa, California, native scored a top-five during preliminary competition, as well, driving ahead two positions from seventh on Friday, August 23. The top-fives pad an already impressive California stat card for the RSR stable, finishing sixth and fifth in starts at Kings Speedway and Placerville Speedway, respectively.

“Another incredible weekend for this RSR team. Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for this opportunity. We had some rocky weekends, but we kept our heads up and kept moving forward. The positive attitude is certainly paying off,” Eliason expressed. “We still have a lot of racing left on the West Coast, and a lot of money to chase. We’ll work to keep this going.”

DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing West Coast Swing on Monday evening, August 26, at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon. Action will continue at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington, on Wednesday, August 28, followed by the $102,626-to-win Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals on Thursday through Saturday, August 29-31.

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

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 13
Top-Tens: 25

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

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

 

Loss aims at $30,000 in upcoming Lincoln Labor Day Weekend pair
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

HANOVER, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – Holiday stretches in Pennsylvania Posse Country usually translate into big money potential for open wheel competitors, and it’s certainly no different for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, as Pennsylvania’s finest 410 sprint car aces will likely battle in the Pigeon Hills during their holiday schedules – “The Boss” JJ Loss being one of them.

Loss, ace of his family owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will battle in the Pigeon Hills during each of Lincoln Speedway’s weekend blockbusters, chasing $15,000 in Saturday’s Kevin Gobrecht Memorial, as well as $15,000 in Sunday’s Laboy Day Duel.

Certainly no stranger to the Abbottstown oval, Loss has been a regular fixture all of 2024, and although tough luck has plagued much of his stat card, the young man out of Hanover is eager to turn the perception in a hurry.

“It’s been an up and down year for us, but we don’t let that get to us. We’re privileged to be out here doing this with our own team so we work to enjoy every minute of it,” Loss said. “We figured out a lot this past weekend, and even though we were short of making the A, I felt comfortable and we resolved a lot of issues. Before the weekend we ended up switching back to the Maxim that we raced last year, which took a little time to figure out, but we made leaps of progress. The consolation was non-stop, so it was going to be tough to make up any ground regardless.

“We’re excited for Labor Day Weekend,” Loss added. “The plan is to be at both of the Lincoln races. As long as nothing crazy or out of the ordinary happens, we’ll be at both.”

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with return visits to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. The Labor Day Weekend pair will award $15,000-to-win each.

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
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Andrews aims big in Attica Ambush after recent top-five

ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 26, 2024

SANDUSKY, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing made the most of their recent weekend in northwest Ohio, not only accumulating a top-five along the way, but turning the corner as a team, just in time for one of Attica Raceway Park’s most sought after weekends of the year.

Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, earned the aforementioned top-five at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, August 23. The Sandusky native finished fifth in his top-five appearance, improving four positions after starting from the inside of row five. The former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion launched preliminary competition with a heat race victory.

The eventual top-five was Andrews’ first of the 2024 season, simultaneously improving his top-ten tally to six.

“I think we are starting to turn the corner…it’s been a long time coming, but we’re excited about it,” Andrews explained. “We needed a good night like that, especially with a big two days ahead over Labor Day Weekend. There’s a lot of money on the line both nights so to get our first win of the season during that weekend wouldn’t be so bad.”

Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing continued their recent weekend with a Saturday stop at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, concluding the FAST Series program 11th after starting 16th. Their evening commenced with the fifth-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish sixth in their respective heat race.

ON DECK: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s two-day Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, August 30-31.

SPECIAL THANKS: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/ News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 6

 

 

TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg become acclimated, plan for South Dakota road trip

ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 26, 2024

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports made the most of their 2024 debut, becoming acclimated quickly and doing so at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Schuerenberg, a Sikeston, Missouri, native who joined the Mitchellville, Iowa-based open wheel program just before Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship program on August 24, finished 15th in his initial start in Troy Renfro’s No. 2KS, climbing three spots in total after finishing seventh during heat race competition.

With little time to waste, Schuerenberg and TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign in a big way, planning to join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in a major Labor Day Weekend agenda at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota.

“We’re pleased with Hunter’s performance. It was his first night in the car, but he showed us a lot of ability and a lot of potential, and that’s all we can ask for,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS, said. “The plan is to head to South Dakota this weekend and chase some big money at Huset’s Speedway.”

ON DECK: TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign a trip to South Dakota, joining the World of Outlaws for the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.

BROADCAST COVERAGE: Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

TEAM STATS: Wins: 4 Top-Fives: 18 Top-Tens: 25

TEAM HIGHLIGHTS: Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.

SPECIAL THANKS: Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

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Greg Wilson strong in GLSS Ohio stops; Ohio tripleheader the potential Labor Day plan
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – Making the switch to 360 sprint car competition (with the intent to save lap time on his 410 inventory) worked out in Greg Wilson’s favor, not only accumulating back-to-back top-five finishes with the Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS), but doing so close to home, joining the Michigan-based Series at Waynesfield Raceway Park and Millstream Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fourth and second in his weekend showing, highlighting each of his outcomes with an impressive rally from 13th at Waynesfield Raceway Park.

Wilson’s weekend performances also padded his 2024 stat card, climbing his way to 13 top-fives on the year, one of which an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series victory at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

“Overall, just a fun weekend for my family and I. Our partners play a pivotal role in allowing us to do what we do, but it’s my family that gets me through the weekends. I have the hardest working team in the pit area,” Wilson was quick to acknowledge. “Having success, and being so close to home, is just a great way to keep our momentum and confidence up. We’re excited to see what next weekend brings.”

ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s two-day Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, August 30-31 (Saturday still TBD), followed by a visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday, September 1.

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 13
Top-tens: 16
Wins: 1

 

Westfall hard charges in Kokomo’s Smackdown; Texas and Arkansas ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (August 26, 2024) – It was a rocky start to their 2024 Kokomo Smackdown campaign at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, but Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports recovered in a hurry, not only qualifying for the weekend’s $30,000-to-win finale on Saturday, August 24, but the Forest, Ohio-based team ultimately Hard Charged their way to a top-15 finish – 15th at the line after starting 24th.

Adding some drama to their Saturday night performance, Westfall was forced to race his way into the Kokomo Smackdown main event, securing the 24th starting position with the Semi Feature’s final transfer spot.

The aforementioned Hard Charging Performance may be just what the team needed, as the momentum kick may prove beneficial in their upcoming return to Texas and Arkansas in early September.

Westfall and RMM are prior USAC winners at Texarkana 67 Speedway, notching a $10,000 payday in September 2023.

“It was a tough start to our week with not qualifying for the preliminaries, but we put it all together when it counted most. We still wanted more out of our finish, but considering how things started, we’ll take it,” Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, stated. “Can’t thank Ray Marshall enough for all that he does for this race team. We certainly couldn’t do this without him.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a trip to Texas and Arkansas, visiting RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas, on September 5, followed by a doubleheader at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas, on September 6-7.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 7

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

 

 

Whittall quick in visits to Williams Grove and Lernerville; Heavy Labor Day agenda on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (August 26, 2024) – It was a random weekend in the Keystone State for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, well, in some respect, visiting Williams Grove Speedway for the Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23, all before making a last minute visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 24. Two starts resulted in a top-ten for the Vincentown, New Jersey, native, doing so in The Grove’s $8,000-to-win Jack Gunn on Friday – he finished eighth.

Although Whittall, driver of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprinter, was short of top-ten at Lernerville Speedway, his first-ever visit to the Western Pennsylvania staple concluded in a respectable manner; 11th at the final checkers after commencing action with a heat race victory and his group’s fastest qualifying time.

“I wish it was a little bit closer to home, but I’m glad we made the trip. A fun place to race, for sure,” Whittall explained. “Overall, another sound weekend for our team. It’s been a great last few months. We have a pretty busy plan for Labor Day Weekend, and as long as things hold up and nothing unexpected happens, we’ll be racing all four days.”

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with an action-packed Labor Day Weekend agenda, set to visit Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Selinsgrove Speedway, and Port Royal Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday through Monday, August 30 through September 2.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 18

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

 

Donny Schatz highlights North Dakota homecoming with top-five at River Cities; Huset’s Speedway triple begins Friday
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 6526 (-110)

Date: Friday, August 23rd
Event: Gerdau Presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 5th (11th)

Date: Saturday, August 24th
Event: Gerdau presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 11th (10th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 26, 2024) – It was a North Dakota homecoming for Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing’s Donny Schatz, continuing their World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship quest with back-to-back Peace Garden State starts at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks and Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24.

Although bad luck kept the team short of their ultimate potential, losing a tire with four laps remaining at Red River Valley, Donny Schatz and TSR still managed to leave North Dakota with a top-five to their credit, finishing fifth at the always-exciting River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks on Friday. The ten-time World of Outlaws champion commenced main event competition from 11th on the grid, concluding with his 25th point-earning top-five of the year in 48 point-earning main event starts.

As noted, a late-race tire issue forced Schatz to slow with four remaining on Saturday; he was ultimately scored 11th.

With all results tallied, Schatz remains second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings, which is padded by a recent victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. The Fargo, North Dakota, native trails David Gravel by 110 markers heading into Huset’s Hustle and High Bank Nationals weekend.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a trip to South Dakota, commencing action with the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 48
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 25
Top-10s: 41

 

 

Zearfoss finds top-ten twice in North Dakota WoO double; Big money at Huset’s awaits
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – It was a consistent weekend through North Dakota for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, accumulating back-to-back top-tens in back-to-back starts at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. Zearfoss, who now owns 14 top-tens on the season with the Greatest Show On Dirt, finished ninth and 10th in his top-ten performances – a perfect momentum kick with big money on the table at Huset’s Speedway over Labor Day Weekend.

With his North Dakota stats taken into consideration, it’s been a productive few weeks for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, who pilots of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car. The “Jonestown Jet” launched his stretch of success with a top-ten outcome in the coveted Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on August 17.

“Just gonna work to keep things rolling,” Zearfoss was quick to say. “We’ve always enjoyed River Cities, so we were happy to get back there and show some speed. Same goes for Red River Valley Speedway…we were happy to get there and pad our weekend with another solid finish. We have a lot of money on the line this weekend at Huset’s Speedway. It will be a tough field, but we’re ready to get started.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a trip to South Dakota, commencing action with the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30, all before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1. The weekend finale will award $100,000.

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

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

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 14

2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7. Finished tenth and sixth at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Finished fifth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Concluded Knoxville Nationals one spot shy of A-Main appearance; finished fifth in Saturday’s B-Main. Finished ninth in the Jackson Nationals finale on Saturday, August 17. Earned top-tens in North Dakota visits to River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on August 23-24.

 

 

Dietrich makes big moves at The Grove and Lincoln; Four events in four days next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 26, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 26, 2024) – Another start at Williams Grove Speedway resulted in another hard charging performance for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, this time rallying from the outside of row seven to score a top-five in the 42nd Annual Jack Gunn Memorial on Friday, August 23. Dietrich, who rallied from 18th to fifth just one weekend prior, concluded his Jack Gunn charge also in the fifth position, propelling his top-five tally to 29 on the season.

Although failing to match his top-five outcome from the night prior, Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, did the next best thing and rallied from the back to conclude Lincoln Speedway’s $7,300 Kramer Klash in the ninth position – a sound rebound after an incident nearly ended his run.

“No excuses…just gotta keep digging,” Dietrich said. “We’re definitely better than where we’ve been finishing. Just gotta get over that hump and have some things fall our way. We have a big weekend ahead, and a lot of reasons to get up front. We owe one to our fans.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a busy four-day campaign across Labor Day Weekend, set to visit Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway twice, and Port Royal Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday through Monday, August 30 through September 2.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 29
Top-Tens: 40

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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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.

 

 

CRSA RETURNS TO CANADA FOR CANADIAN CRSA/CRATE CHALLENGE AT CORNWALL

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 22, 2024 –

CORNWALL, ONTARIO – O, Canada, CRSA is coming back!

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by Super Gen Products, announced today that they will return to Canada Oct. 5 for the Canadian CRSA/Crate Challenge at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Ontario. This race marks CRSA's return to Canada for the first time since 2008 and is the first CRSA-sanctioned race in Ontario.

The event will conclude the 2024 season as a non-point event. It will feature one of the highest purses in recent CRSA memory: $1500 to win, $250 to make the feature and $75 for tow money.

CRSA drivers led by Sherbrooke, Quebec’s Tomy Moreau, past champions Jordan Hutton and Dalton Herrick, and young guns from the likes of Blake Warner and Dillon Paddock are just the many that will represent CRSA at Cornwall. About eight to 10 Canadian crate drivers will look to spoil the night for the CRSA family of drivers. Lee Ladouceur, Ryan Poole, Cam MacKinnon and Matt Billings are some notables that race a crate sprint locally in Canada.

Cornwall Motor Speedway track promoter Raymond Lavergne contacted CRSA owner Mike Emhof, expressing his interest in bringing “The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” back to Canada. Emhof and his crew at CRSA also reached out to drivers expressing interest.

“I worked with Mike in the past, and he was a really nice, excellent and honest guy to work with," said Lavergne. "His past with the Patriot Sprint Tour was great. He worked with us as a promoter and we continue to work together. Sprint car racing in Canada is huge. I always want to give a chance for fans to see a new series.”

“We want to thank Raymond for hosting the CRSA Sprints and his excitement for sprint car racing,” said Emhof. “Many people don’t realize that sprint car racing is well known in Canada, and we’re proud to see CRSA gather interest.”

Current CRSA Sprints points leader Tomy Moreau's hopes of having a series race in his home country are under two months from coming true. One of the more dedicated drivers in the series, making around five to seven-hour trips to New York, Moreau considers this the biggest race of his career.

"Joining CRSA three years ago, I was dreaming that it could be cool to see them in Canada, but knowing everyone is working weekdays, I never expected it, really," Moreau said. "Cornwall is a track I started to go to when I was five or six years old, watching my dad race. I know this place like its home for me. Super excited to have a place on the schedule and hope everyone that will come will love it as much as me.”

Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks on CRSASprints.com, Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

 

Must See Racing

August 21, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - The Must See Racing Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series is back in action this Saturday night August 24, 2024, at Lorain Raceway Park in South Amherst. Ohio. It will be round #3 for the winged asphalt 602 crate series.

Several rainouts earlier in the year produced very few events for the series to kick off the season. The majority of the remaining events are on the back half of the schedule beginning with Saturday night's event at LRP. LRP is the unofficial home of the series as the track has hosted more Midwest Lights events since the inception of the series in 2020.

Saturday's event is expected to draw the biggest field of cars of the season. The series continues to grow and is slowly gaining new cars regularly. Supermodified regular Talon Stephens is expected to make his debut with the series this weekend, proof the series continues to gain new cars and drivers as the series grows.

The points battle is shaping up to go right down to the wire. Only 25 points separate the top 5. There is only a single point difference between first place and second place. Two-time and defending series champion Cody Gallogly only has a 1-point advantage over 2020 series champion JJ Henes. Andrew Bogusz is lurking in third place only 10 points out of the lead.

Other expected entrants this weekend include Charlie Baur, Parker Corbin, Matt Double, JD Evans, Lucas Krick, Ethan Rader, Joshua Sexton, Brandon Tregembo, Keegan Weese, and Rick Wichtner.

For more information on Must See Racing please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.mustseeracing.com

 

 

Covington Prepares for Montana After a Pair of Top-5s
Matt Covington Racing - Glenpool, Ok. (Aug 22nd, 2024) Last weekend's action saw Covington and other fellow competitors shifting focus back to the National tour after the weeks in Knoxville.
The results were a podium and a top-5 finish for Covington, landing a 3rd at Dodge City Raceway, and 4th at Lincoln County Raceway in Nebraska.
“Not sure what to really say about last weekend and stay positive,” stated Covington. “We were good both nights and had tons of speed with good qualifying, heat, and dash efforts to put us up front. But again, we came up short in the feature to get the win. We’ve been right in the mix for the win, but not good enough to beat Sam who is on a roll right now. The one positive is that it's pushing all of us on the Tour to get better and to elevate our game out on the track. We will just keep plugging away and working hard. Steven got the car ready and we will see if we can’t battle to break through this weekend in Montana.”
Covington's upcoming weekend with the ASCS National tour will consist of a two-night stop at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, Montana on Friday and Saturday.
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024 season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-30, Wins-1, Top 5’s-13, Top 10’s-19
ON TAP:
8/23/24 Big Sky Speedway-Billings, MT
8/24/24 Big Sky Speedway-Billings, MT
LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on myracepass.com.
MERCHANDISE: Check out all of the MCR shirts that are now live on the website and pitside in the trailer. www.mattcovingtonracing/shopping/
STAY CONNECTED: For all the latest news of Matt Covington during the 2024 season, visit his website, www.mattcovingtonracing.com, like him on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mattcovingtonracing, or follow him on X (formally known as twitter), @mattcovington95 along with Instagram @mattcovingtonracing and Tik Tok at @mattcoivngtonracing
 

 

Hunter Schuerenberg to pilot TKS Motorsports No. 2KS beginning Saturday at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 21, 2024

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 21, 2024) – In hopes of tackling a busy late season campaign that will activate with Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night on Saturday, August 24, Troy and Tammy Renfro of TKS Motorsports are pleased to announce that “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is now the man in charge of their Iowa Barnstormers No. 2KS sprint car. The team, based in Mitchellville, Iowa, will measure their progress week to week, assembling a schedule as time progresses.

As noted, the Sikeston, Missouri, native will make his TKS Motorsports debut at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, wheeling in the speedway’s final sprint car program of the year. Certainly no stranger to Knoxville’s four corners, Schuerenberg made his most recent laps in the coveted Knoxville Nationals, qualifying for Saturday’s B-Main before finishing 15th.

Schuerenberg’s highlight reel runs deep, padded with success at the national micro level before transferring his attention to non-wing sprint cars and finally winged sprint cars in 2015.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Hunter Schuerenberg to TKS Motorsports. He’s a talented wheelman and I’m confident in his abilities. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re excited to get started,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “The goal is to head into Knoxville on Saturday with the intent to learn a lot about each other. I’m sure we’ll connect rather quickly.

“I want to thank Kelby Watt for stepping up last minute and driving for us last weekend at Jackson Motorplex,” Renfro added. “He didn’t have a lot of notice, but he did a great job and we’re grateful for that.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Hunter Schuerenberg will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on Saturday, August 24.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

TEAM STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25

TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

 

Alex Pokorski tallies IRA 410 seat time, hones in on MSA 360 home stretch

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team tacked on a few more pages to their 410 Sprint Car notebook during the team’s third start of the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season on Sunday, Aug. 18 in the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.

The 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner fired up the night by qualifying 22nd in the 27-car field after circling the historic third-mile clay oval in 13.858 seconds.

After rolling off eighth in the first IRA eight-lap heat race, Pokorski placed ninth, which put him in the 12-lap B main needing to finish in the top six to earn an A-main berth.

The West Bend, Wis. driver responded by advancing two spots from the eighth starting position to gain a berth in his second career 30-lap IRA 410 Sprint Car Series main event with a sixth place showing.

Pokorski survived four race stoppages, including a red flag leading to an open red period, to move up six spots from his 24th starting perch and claim an 18th place A-main finish in a race won by Joe B. Miller.

The result equaled Pokorski’s 18th place showing in his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 24.

“It was a fun night,” Pokorski said. “I feel pretty comfortable in the 410 car. We battled with engine heat issues all night. Hopefully, we can fix that.”

Pokorski was scheduled to compete in a Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Aug. 17, which was cancelled due to rain.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for the final four races of the 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association season starting with a PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The 360 Sprint Cars will be joined by the Dirt Kings Late Model Tour, as well as the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods for the final points night of the 2024 campaign for both divisions.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream via watchfye.tv.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Mulch Express of Wisconsin

The Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Mulch Express of Wisconsin return as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Based in Newton, Wis., Mulch Express of Wisconsin was founded in 2000 out of a desire to help control the cost and efficiency of installing mulch, bark, soil and playground chips. Over the course of the past 24 years, the specialty landscaping company has found its niche as the to-go mulching provider for municipalities, school districts, commercial businesses and residences throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. In addition, Mulch Express of Wisconsin has proudly served one of the top motorsports facilities in the world as the official mulch provider of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., as well as providing mulch services at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the 2024 Sprint Car campaign.

“We have a strong connection to Sprint Car racing after several years of competing in the 360 Sprint Car division with the number Gr8 car,” Wetenkamp said. “We feel Alex Pokorski is a good, up-and-coming 360 Sprint Car driver and a great individual to represent our Wisconsin-based specialty landscaping company.”

To contact or obtain additional information on Mulch Express of Wisconsin, call 920-726-4840, send an email to mulchexpressofwi@gmail.com or visit Mulch Express of Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

Upcoming Schedule

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 12

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 3

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9

Heat Race Victories – 3

Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

410 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3

Interstate Racing Association Events – 3

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Dash Appearances – 0

Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski

Akright Auto 53A

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3

Heat Race Victories – 2

Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Weekly Racing plus 305 Sprints on Armed Services Appreciation Night at Central Missouri Speedway Saturday!

Central Missouri Speedway
August 21, 2024
By Sam Stoecklin
 

This Saturday marks Armed Services and Military Appreciation Night at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), featuring $5 grandstand admission for active duty and retired military cardholders (discount does not include dependents).

All four weekly race divisions will compete during the night through their preliminary heat races and main events, including B-Mods, Super Stocks, Midwest Mods, and Pure Stocks. The IMCA Race Saver 305 Sprint cars will make their final appearance of the year at the track as the guest class for the night.

Track points are on the line for all weekly classes. POWRi National Points will be awarded to POWRi-sanctioned classes. Admission Information: $15 Adult Gen Adm - Seniors 65 to 74 $12, $6 Kids Ages 6 to 12 - Kids 5 and Under Free. FREE: Seniors 75 and Up - Confined to Wheelchair. All Pit Passes are $35 regardless of age.

Timeline: Pit gates open at 4:30, Grandstands at 5, Driver Pill Draw Cutoff 6:15 (No passing points awarded if late), Pit Meeting 6:30, Hot Laps at 7, racing to follow at approximately 7:30.

For all drivers searching for a change of scenery or those who’ve been meaning to give CMS a try, there is no “track registration fees” for the remainder of the year. This does not include pit passes or special events. Drivers will still be required to complete registration and tax forms.

Follow CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green, find CMS on YouTube at CMS Going Green! Visit and bookmark our website at www.centralmissourispeedway.net, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway. Visit the CMS MyRacePass site at centralmissourispeedway.myracepass.com. CMS is located 3.5 north of Warrensburg on Highway 13, or 13 miles south of the I-70 Higginsville exit on Highway 13.

Thank you to our 2024 Primary Sponsors: Cliff Harris Auto Group, Midwest Coatings Inc., Super 8 Higginsville, Seeburg Muffler, Comfort Inn Warrensburg, KMMO FM 102.9, Alternative Wire & Cable, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM. Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Hammons Roofing, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Moose's Market, Get ‘Er Done HVAC, and Foley Equipment.

Thank you to our 2024 Marketing Partners! O.K. Tire, Eickleberry Concrete and Construction, KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM, O.K. Wheel & Tire, D & D Excavating and Property Restoration, Elite Auto and Repair, Kleinschmidt’s Western Store, Blue Springs Truck Line, DQ Grill & Chill Warrensburg, United Rentals Warrensburg, Big O Tires, RacinDirt TV, Brooks Automotive, and Phantom Distilling.

Follow CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green, find CMS on YouTube at CMS Going Green! Visit and bookmark our website at www.centralmissourispeedway.net, or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway. Visit the CMS MyRacePass site at centralmissourispeedway.myracepass.com. CMS is located 3.5 north of Warrensburg on Highway 13, or 13 miles south of the I-70 Higginsville exit on Highway 13.

Thank you to our 2024 Primary Sponsors: Cliff Harris Auto Group, Midwest Coatings Inc., Super 8 Higginsville, Seeburg Muffler, Comfort Inn Warrensburg, KMMO FM 102.9, Alternative Wire & Cable, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM. Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Hammons Roofing, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Moose's Market, Get ‘Er Done HVAC, and Foley Equipment. Thank you to our 2024 Marketing Partners! O.K. Tire, Eickleberry Concrete and Construction, KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM, O.K. Wheel & Tire, D & D Excavating and Property Restoration, Elite Auto and Repair, Kleinschmidt’s Western Store, Blue Springs Truck Line, DQ Grill & Chill Warrensburg, United Rentals Warrensburg, Big O Tires, RacinDirt TV, Brooks Automotive, and Phantom Distilling.

 

 

ESS Heads to Quebec for Pair of $3,000 to Win Events at Granby and Drummond

By Curtis Berleue (Granby, QC) | Each year, the Empire Super Sprints make an annual pilgrimage far north to the province of Quebec. 2024 is no different, as this weekend the stars of the Empire Super Sprints will invade Autodrome Granby on Friday August 23 and Autodrome Drummond on Saturday August 24.

Last season, Jeff Cook sat in victory lane at Autodrome Granby, marking what is likely his final ESS victory. At Autodrome Drummond last season, Matt Tanner was victorious when he picked up his second win of the season.

Headed into this weekends Quebec swing, there are nine points-paying events left on the Empire Super Sprints schedule. Two time and defending champion Jordan Poirier is once again atop the standings. While Poirier has yet to sit in victory lane in 2024, he has been a model of consistency having not finished outside of the top 10 in any event so far this season.

Second in points is New Jersey’s Davie Franek, just 17 points back from Poirier. Franek has three victories on the season thus far (Freedom, Fulton and Brockville), and will look to close the gap even further this weekend.

Third in points is Jason Barney, 91 points back from Franek, Matt Tanner sits fourth in points and Billy VanInwegen rounds out the top five.

For this weekend’s events at Autodrome Granby and Autodrome Drummond, be sure to check both the tracks and ESS social media pages for information regarding gate times and prices, along with a nightly order of events.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, August 23 – Autodrome Granby - Granby, QC ($3,000 to Win)

Saturday, August 24 – Autodrome Drummond – Drummondville, QC ($3,000 to Win)

Friday, August 30 – Brewerton Speedway – Brewerton, NY ($2,000 to Win)

 

 

Hartmann posts career-best IRA showing at Wilmot Raceway

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – As one of the most frequented tracks on the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series circuit, negotiating the nuances of Wilmot Raceway has been an ongoing work in progress for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team during the past three seasons of IRA competition at the tricky three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval nestled in the tiny community of Wilmot, Wis.

Hartmann, who posted a strong fifth place A-main finish in an unsanctioned 410 Sprint Car race at Wilmot on May 6, 2023, scored his first top 10 main event showing in IRA competition at the venerable speed plant by placing ninth in the annual Kenosha County Fair Night racing program on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The evening started well for the third-year IRA 410 Sprint Car Series driver as he ripped off the sixth fastest qualifying time in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.241 seconds on the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.

Hartmann then turned in a fifth place showing after starting third in the third eight-lap IRA Sprint Car Series heat race to earn his fifth IRA dash appearance of the 2024 campaign.

After starting third and placing fourth in the second four-lap IRA dash, the 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner launched from eighth in the 30-lap IRA main event.

Hartmann hovered around the eighth, ninth and 10th positions throughout the event before turning in a ninth-place A-main showing in a race won by Greg Wilson.

It was Hartmann's sixth top-10 A-main finish of the team’s 2024 campaign.

One night later, Hartmann and the team traveled to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the annual Corn Fest event with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 18th in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.762 seconds. From there, the fifth-year Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race to advance to the A-main.

After starting 16th in the 30-lap main event, Hartmann survived four race stoppages, including one red flag featuring an open red session, and drove a clean, consistent race to improve two positions on the way to a 14th place finish behind the winning car of Joe B. Miller.

"We had a good night at Wilmot," Hartmann said. "We definitely didn’t need the caution in the feature. It broke our momentum. We didn't have a great night at Angell Park. The car came to life finally with about 10 laps to go and I managed to get by a couple more cars before the checkered. We are looking forward to the IRA doubleheader at Plymouth and Sturgeon Bay over the Labor Day weekend."

Following an off weekend, the 87A Hartmann Racing team will embark on a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card with on-track action slated to begin at 5 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for the first-ever IRA Sprint Car Series event to be held at the slightly banked third-mile clay oval, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Shufflebotham Tree Service

Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding and snow removal with fully insured service and free estimates.

Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 23
IRA Events – 20
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 14
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 5
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Arenz cues up pair of 8s in IRA Wilmot, Angell Park action

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – Although going about it in two different ways the end result was the same for Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18.

With a Kenosha County Fair Night crowd looking on, Arenz night at Wilmot got off to a slow start with a late draw leading to a 22nd place qualifying run out of the 27 cars in attendance with a lap of 13.836 seconds.

The 17th year competitor started eighth and placed one spot short of an A-main transfer spot with a seventh place showing in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion then placed second after starting third in the 12-lap IRA B main to advance to the evening’s 30-lap IRA headliner.

As he has on a couple of other occasions this year, Arenz flipped the switch into hard charger mode in moving up from the 20th starting spot to come home with an impressive eighth place showing in the 30-lap IRA A-main.
“Like normal, I didn’t draw well, which caused us to qualify very late in the group at Wilmot,” Arenz said. “The track was pretty tricky as it was dry in some spots and had a lot of moisture in others. I didn’t hit my marks the best, so our outcome wasn’t where we needed to be. After starting deep in the heat race and realizing there wasn’t going to be a lot of passing happening, we had to run the B-main. We made quite a few adjustments to our set up and rolled out 20th for the A-main. I love racing at Wilmot and typically have good results there. After struggling early in the night, advancing 12 spots in the feature was what we needed. While doing maintenance on Sunday morning we found that our chassis is bent, which could be part of the struggle we had at Wilmot.”
One night later at Angell Park Speedway, Arenz enjoyed a much smoother and consistent night of racing. He opened by qualifying sixth overall in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.288 seconds before advancing from the third starting spot to place second in the third eight-lap IRA heat race.

Arenz then rolled off fourth before placing fifth in the first four-lap IRA dash to gain the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

The 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact Four-Cylinder and 2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod champion negotiated his way through three caution flags and a red flag which included an open red period to register an eighth place main event finish.

The weekend pair of eighth place showings pushed Arenz’s number of top 10 A-main finishes to six in the 13 IRA Sprint Car Series events the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team has contested during the 2024 campaign.
“At Angell Park, we had a lot better qualifying position and the heat race results put us in the dash,” Arenz said. “We started in the back of the dash, but it still allowed us a ninth place starting position in the feature. There’s not much to say about the feature results as I bounced around that same position the entire race. All in all, we are ready to regroup and move on to Plymouth in a couple weeks for their fair night race.
“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” he said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”
Those interested in assisting the team as a crew member can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

Following an off weekend, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team will compete in a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card. On-track action begins at 5 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for IRA Sprint Car Series action, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Roth’s Auto Restoration

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Roth’s Auto Restoration back as a sponsorship partner for the team’s sophomore season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.

Located at 113 Balsam Road in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Roth’s Auto Restoration has specialized in collision and auto body repair since 2008, providing exact color matching, paintless dent repair, car and motorcycle painting among many more services. Roth’s Auto Restoration service technicians are ASE certified, Axalta paint certified and PPG paint certified to ensure the best match for all vehicles. In addition to auto body repair, Roth’s Auto Restoration also offers base mechanical services such as brake work, tires, wheel balances and oil changes, along with free estimates and insurance work.

To contact or learn more about Roth’s Auto Restoration, call 920-980-0098, email tompainter1@yahoo.com or visit www.rothsautorestoration.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 13
IRA Events – 13
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 8
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Ryder Memorial and Point Championships on Fan Appreciation Night at Tri City Raceway Park

(August 21, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park will try again to complete the Ryder Memorial for the BRP Modified Tour this Sunday, August 25. In addition to the special event for the Big Block Modifieds, all divisions that compete at Tri City will crown their champions at the conclusion of the night’s activities. But, what is more, all fans will be admitted to the grandstands for just $10 as part of the second Fan Appreciation Night of the season.

“We are really looking forward to this event because the Modifieds are part of our heritage at Tri City,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “The extended forecast looks favorable, so we should complete this race as scheduled.”

The BRP Tour should bring twenty or more of the touring racers to Tri City. Modified drivers from at least three states and at least one Canadian province should be in the field this Sunday.

The BRP Tour has completed five races so far this season. Three of the victories have gone to New Yorker Erick Rudolph, who also leads the touring series points chase. Rudolph has also prevailed several times at Tri City. Canadian Mat Williamson and Buckeye Rex King, Jr. have the other two series victories.

Rudolph currently leads the Mod Tour points over Garrett Krummert. Krummert will be back in his own machine after taking Steve Slater’s car to a Tri City win a couple of weeks ago. Rex King, Jr. and Ayden Cipriano, names well familiar to the Tri City fans, are third and fourth in Mod Tour points. Tyler Willard sits in fifth heading into this week’s action.

Other Mod Tour drivers anticipated to be at Tri City include Dave Murdick, Will Thomas, Rick Regalski, Colton Walters, Dalton Slack, Brad Rapp, Jordan Ehrenberg, Mike Kinney, Rodney Beltz, Tom Holden, Shawn Kozar, Steve Barr, and Jeremiah Shingledecker. Many of these drivers have plenty of laps around the big half mile, so any one of them could challenge for the win.

The 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds will be led into battle by current points leader Chad Reitz, who lives only a few minutes away from the track. Steve Slater has returned to the seat of his car after missing a few races due to a health issue. Other track regulars who are expected to enter this Sunday include Hayden and Jimmy Holden, Lenny Liebold, III, Kyle Fink, Eric Beggs, Troy McGregor, and Kevin Green, and many more.

This race should serve as an excellent tune-up for the big Labor Day extravaganza. The Oil Region Classic will include a double feature program for the BRP Modified Tour.

Also on the card this Sunday will be the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. With his recent win, two time and defending track champion A.J. Flick jumped over Bob Felmlee in the point standings. Felmlee is only four points back, so the point championship is still in a state of flux. But it will all be resolved on Sunday night. Jeremy Weaver is still listed in third in the standings, but he has recently separated from the McMillen number 5 car and he is now driving his own 35W Sprinter. Top regional drivers like Jack Sodeman, Jr., Carl Bowser, Brandon Spithaler, and Michael Bauer are expected, along with a dozen or more track regulars.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will provide support for this big show. Rod Laskey has the point lead heading into championship night. However, Pat Fielding and Josh Seippel are within range, so strong finishes on their parts, together with some misfortune for Laskey, could vault either of them onto the lead.

The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will not be in action on August 25 due to a schedule conflict.

In their place, the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will compete. The RUSH Sportsmen will pay a hefty $1,000 winner’s share, with extra money for second and third place finishers as well. The extra purse money was made possible by the generosity of Complete Car Care Center of Seneca, PA; DeGroat Transportation of Oil City, PA; and The Vape Connection of Oil City and Titusville.

The Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m. This will be the second Fan Appreciation Night of 2024, with discounted general admission of just $10.

If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park for the re-set Ryder Memorial, the track will close out auto racing on the oval with the two-day Labor Day Oil Region Classic extravaganza on August 31 and September 1. Details will be forthcoming for the holiday event.

Also, plan to attend the first ever American Big Rig Race on October 19. The Mini Stocks will also be on that card.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

CRSA INVADES BREWERTON FOR FIRST TIME

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 20, 2024

There’s a first for everything.

That applies Friday night as the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products get set for its inaugural race at “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon,” Brewerton Speedway featuring extra money in the B-Main.

24 drivers will take the green for the feature, plus two spots for eligible tour provisionals. The race pays $1000 to win and $200 to start the feature. Thanks to iFreeze Storage and Distribution Center and many other sponsors, extra money will be paid in the B-Main Friday.

It is the first time CRSA has raced at Brewerton. With this, the 1/3-mile D-shaped oval becomes the 25th different track that CRSA gets to push off at.

Here are the top stories for the weekend.

Last Week: CRSA ran at Outlaw Speedway Friday for the first-ever race of the Dandy Triple Play.

First-time winners have been a key story in CRSA this season and it happened again in Dundee as Dan Craun took advantage of a Blake Warner mishap under yellow with 10 to go to take his first career CRSA victory.

Craun joins Matt Rotz, Dillon Paddock and Adam DePuy as first-time CRSA winners in 2024 through nine races.

The final laps were the longest of Craun’s career, having to hold off Dalton Herrick in lapped traffic to take the victory.

“This is awesome,” said Craun. “Sometimes I wish we had rearview mirrors, but we don’t. Every time we come up on lapped traffic, this is always gonna be a factor.”

Herrick was second, followed by Kyle Pierce in third.

Points Standings: With back-to-back podiums Saturday, Kyle Pierce was able to trim the gap on Tomy Moreau's points lead to 23. Dalton Herrick is just a little behind in third, 26 back.

Ron Greek moved to fourth in points, 97 behind, while Blake Warner dropped to fifth, 105 back.

The top 10 are John Cunningham, sixth; Cliff Pierce, seventh; Jerry Sehn Jr., eighth; Jordan Hutton, ninth; and Adam DePuy, 10th.

Here Comes the Money: There is a lot to be excited about Friday's race at Brewerton, but one that gets some drivers fired up is extra iFreeze B-Main money added to the purse.

In CRSA racing, it’s currently $200 to start a feature, with $50 tow money for those who don't make the show. Thanks to additional sponsorship, fifth through ninth-place finishers in the iFreeze B-Main will pay $150, 10th through 14th receive $125 and everyone on back receives $100.

iFreeze Storage & Distribution Center, located in Fulton, NY, is a fully updated 120,000-square-foot facility offering storage and distribution for items needing refrigeration or to be kept frozen. The facility can store at temperatures as low as -18 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

“The purse of $1000 to win and $200 to start is excellent,” said Paul Colagiovanni, who was beneficial in negotiating the deal for CRSA to run at Brewerton. “CRSA has developed a good product and any track would benefit, in my opinion, from them coming along.”

Other partners that have stepped up to provide extra money include PJC Sprayfoam, Net Zero Builders, Westward Painting Company and Mike Emhof Motorsports.

Who to Watch: Since this is the first time CRSA has run Brewerton, it’s tough to tell who has experience unless you’ve run a 360 Sprint or a Micro Sprint.

The Empire Super Sprints have run two races at Brewerton so far this season. Drivers who ran with the ESS at Brewerton and have also entered a CRSA event this season include Jordan Hutton, Billy VanInwegen, Dan Bennett and Shawn Donath.

Donath’s best finish is a third earlier this season, Billy VanInwegen 12th, Hutton’s is 18th, while Bennett’s is 23rd

Tyler Graves and Emily VanInwegen each have an appearance at Brewerton this season but didn’t make the feature. Graves was 11th in the B-Main, while Emily VanInwegen was sixth.

Last year, Blake Warner, Johnny Smith and Chad Miller ran at Brewerton with ESS and only ran the B-Main. Warner's best finish was a fifth, Johnny Smith's a ninth and Miller’s a tenth.

From the Frontman: “When we were looking for tracks to fill the void for this weekend, we had been in talks with Brewerton about hosting a race. We have to thank Paul Colagiovanni for his assistance in setting this up and the management team at Brewerton Speedway for hosting us! We are looking forward to a great race and want to benefit those who don't qualify for our feature.” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track GM: “The fields have been strong wherever this series and we are pleased to welcome them to "The Demon," ~ Cory Reed

Up next: CRSA takes Labor Day weekend off, then returns Sept. 7 at Weedsport Speedway for round three of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Coverage can be seen live on DIRTVision.

Standings

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1409 pts

2. 9K Kyle Pierce -23

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -26

4. 28 Ron Greek -97

5. 21B Blake Warner -105

6. J27 John Cunningham -152

7. 4 Cliff Pierce -234

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -275

9. 66 Jordan Hutton -329

10. 99 Adam DePuy -331

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2

3. 77 Matt Rotz 1

4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

5. 99 Adam Depuy 1

6. 18C Dan Draun 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

6. 99 Adam Depuy 1

7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1

8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

9. 18C Dan Craun 1

Heat Winners

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3

2. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

4. 99 Adam Depuy 2

5. 25G Tyler Graves 2

6. 18C Dan Craun 2

7. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

8. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

9. 88C Chad Miller 1

10. 23 John Smith 1

11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

12. 33 Scott Landers 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

14. 17E Ethan Gray 1

15. 28 Ron Greek 1

16. 21B Blake Warner 1

17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

19. 99K Mike Kiser 1

20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

21. J27 John Cunningham 1

22. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

Top 5s

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 6

2. 9K Kyle Pierce 5

3. 29 Dalton Herrick 5

4. 66 Jordan Hutton 4

5. 3A Jeff Trombley 3

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2

8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2

9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2

10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 4s Johnny Smith 1

13. 48a Alysha Bay 1

14. 77 Matt Rotz 1

15. 99 Mike Kiser 1

16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1

17. 99 Adam Depuy 1

18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1

19. 28 Ron Greek 1

20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

21. 18C Dan Craun

22. 25G Tyler Graves 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 9K Kyle Pierce +44

2. 99 Adam DePuy +34

3. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +26

5. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41

2. 99 Adam Depuy 25

3. 21B Blake Warner 21

4. 77 Matt Rotz 20

5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18

6. 9k Kyle Pierce 18

7. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10

8. 8 Dillon Paddock 10

9. 3a Jeff Trombley 10

10. 18c Dan Craun 10

11. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

12. 28 Ron Greek 9

13. 121 Steve Glover 5

14. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3

15. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

Blackjack consistent at Missouri State Fair; Knoxville Season Championship Night ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 20, 2024) - In terms of schedule, it was a short weekend for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing - only entering one event on Sunday, August 18 - but in terms of results, there was nothing short about it, concluding his visit to Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, with a podium finish, his tenth top-five result of the season.

Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, finished second in his podium outcome, taking the lead at one point after commencing the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series main event from the inside of row three. The Grain Valley, Missouri, ace via Higginsville, Missouri, finished fourth in his respective heat race, kicking off the evening with the fastest qualifying time - he was the last car to take time.

“Overall, a solid night for our Casey’s | FVP team at Missouri State Fair. Went out last and set quick time…that really set the tone for us,” Brown noted. “We were good early on…found a different line than everyone else which got us to the front. Unfortunately, Aryton [Gennetten] was better than us late in the race. Found the bottom and snuck by. Sometimes it’s better to be running second than leading. Regardless, I'm proud of everyone. Ready to get back to Knoxville on Saturday.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night on Saturday, August 24.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 24

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,300 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive price.

The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive, RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.

FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry's highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.

 

 

Two Huset's Speedway Champions Being Crowned Sunday During Royal River Casino Night Showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars Presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Two track champions will be crowned this Sunday at Huset's Speedway, which hosts Royal River Casino Night featuring The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking.

It's the final points race of the season for the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars ($7,000 to win) and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series ($1,200 to win). The Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks division will also be in action and has one more points night on tap after this Sunday's showdown.

Kaleb Johnson has wrapped up his first career track championship at Huset's Speedway as he holds an 88-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings.

The remainder of the top 10 is up for grabs with Mark Dobmeier leading Brendan Mullen and Tim Estenson by only two points for the runner-up position. Christopher Thram is only 13 points behind Dobmeier.

Justin Henderson, Tyler Drueke, Kerry Madsen, Matt Juhl and Chase Randall - the drivers ranked sixth through 10 th - are separated by only five points.

Brady Donnohue is on top of the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series championship standings with a 15-point advantage over Shayle Bade. Koby Werkmeister is three points behind Bade with Dusty Ballenger only two points behind her. Brandon Bosma and Tyler Rabenberg are tied for fifth - 22 points out of the lead.

J.J. Zebell is two points ahead of Cory Yeigh with defending track champion Zach Olivier four points behind Zebell in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks championship standings. Matt Steuerwald is nine points out of the top spot with Tim Dann only a dozen points behind Zebell.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Garet Williamson - 2(July 7 and July 28); Scott Bogucki - 1 (July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Cory Yeigh - 3(May 26, June 2 and July 28); Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26); and Gaige Weldon - 1 (July 28)

UP NEXT -

Sunday for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

Estenson Joining World of Outlaws in North Dakota Before Tackling Huset's Speedway Points Finale This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Tim Estenson returns to the track this weekend refreshed following three weeks off.

"It's been pretty nice," he said. "Just like anything, sometimes you need a little break. When you get some time off you take advantage of it and refresh your mind. Now we're ready to go racing for the rest of the season."

Estenson will compete with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., during the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas. He will conclude the weekend on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

The World of Outlaws races are close to home for Estenson, whose best finish at River Cities Speedway this season is a sixth-place outing. Saturday marks his first visit this season to Red River Valley Speedway.

"It gives you a boost of confidence to have some family and friends who are close watching," he said. "I think you go into it with an open mind and hopefully start fresh with some good laps. A top 10 would be nice."

Estenson heads into Sunday's show at Huset's Speedway, which is the final points night of the season, tied for third in the championship standings - only two points out of second place.

"Qualifying is so important," he said. "Hopefully I can draw good and set down a good lap in qualifying. That's what really sets up a chance for a good night."

SEASON STATS -

28 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 24 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Arai Helmets

Arai offers a variety of helmets for different riding styles and purposes, from motorcycle to automobile. For more information, visit http://www.AraiAmericas.com .

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

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

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Scores Top Five During FENDT Jackson Nationals Finale at Jackson Motorplex

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson highlighted the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with a fifth-place finish during the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars finale last Saturday.

Johnson was strong throughout a pair of MSTS Series nights and he made the main event during both World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series programs at Jackson Motorplex.

"We had a decent weekend in the 360," he said. "I thought we could have won on Thursday. We led a few laps until a tire delaminated. On Saturday we were all right. I was a little bummed to go backwards, but at the end of the day we finished in the top five."

The event started on Thursday, when Johnson qualified second quickest and advanced from fourth to second place in an MSTS Series heat race. He redrew the No. 2 to start the A Main on the outside of the front row. Unfortunately, a tire delaminated while Johnson was leading and he faded to a ninth-place result.

"I took the lead in traffic and then I noticed a vibration when I was trying to get around a lapped car," he said. "It kept getting worse and worse. I slowed my pace down so the vibration wasn't as bad. Toward the end I was going maybe a quarter throttle just to get to the end of the race."

Johnson earned enough points to lock into the feature redraw on Saturday. He pulled the No. 3 to line up on the inside of the second row.

"We had to change a bunch of stuff on the car and honestly I wasn't as comfortable as I felt I could have been," he said. "I was lacking rear grip where I needed it. I just couldn't find the speed to get around people."

The fifth-place finish was his 12 th top five of the season.

Both races with the World of Outlaws were similar for Johnson, who raced his way into the main event by way of transferring through the Last Chance Showdown. He finished 22 nd in the A Main each night.

"I felt we were a little off all weekend," he said. "We lacked the speed early, especially in qualifying as well as the heat race. We got better toward the Last Chance Showdown. Once you're back there you're in a pretty big hole. I feel we got better, but you can't dig yourself a hole when you're racing with the World of Outlaws. All in all, it wasn't horrible as we made both features, but we lacked a little speed."

Johnson ventures to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., this Sunday for the final points race of the season. With an 88-point lead in the championship standings and only 50 points per race night up for grabs, Johnson has secured his first track championship at the high-banked track.

"We're going to try a few things on the race car because we have a big three-day weekend with the World of Outlaws after that," he said. "We're not worried about the points so we'll try some things to better our team."

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 15 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 9 (2).

Aug. 16 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 7 (7); B Main: 2 (6); Feature: 22 (22).

Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 21; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 22 (23).

Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (360 sprint car) - Feature: 5 (3).

SEASON STATS -

40 races, 1 win, 12 top fives, 26 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 31 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - State Bank of Fairmont

State Bank of Fairmont is a long-time supporter of local auto racing. The Minnesota bank offers full-service banking on a local and personal level. For more information, visit http://www.SBOF.com .

"It's exciting for me to have the support of the State Bank of Fairmont," Johnson said. "They've sponsored some pretty big-name drivers over the years and it's an honor for me to be included in that group."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Historic Gold Cup Race of Champions Week is Finally Here

Silver Dollar Speedway's crown jewel event is up next! Kubota High Limit Racing and Silver Dollar Speedway present the 70th running of the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by NAPA Auto Parts.

With a $100,070 paycheck on the line, this year's Gold Cup is the highest-paying race in California's dirt track history!

The High Rollers are ready to take on California's hottest drivers for week two of High Limit's West Coast Swing. A 360 sprint car event, headlined by NASCAR Champion Kyle Larson, will kick off Gold Cup this Wednesday, August 21. Kubota High Limit Racing will then split the field on Thursday and Friday before the final $100,070-to-win showdown on Saturday, August 24.

Everything You Need to Know Before You Get to Chico:

Date: Thurs. Aug. 22 - Sat. Aug. 24

Ticket Sales: 10:00 AM

Pit Gates: 2:00 PM

Grandstands: 4:00 PM

Hot Laps: 6:00 PM

Cash/Credit: This facility accepts cash, credit, and Apple Pay. The Beer Booth is cash only.

Tickets: 4-day reserved seating passes are available to purchase, $175 for ages 12+ and $80 for kids 6-11. 4-day general admission passes are also available for $145 for ages 12+ and $80 for kids 6-11. Single day passes are also available to purchase. Reminder: Only pre-sale ticket buyers are eligible for the DURST Dice Roll.

Pit Passes: 4-day pit passes will be available to purchase for $200. Pit passes for Saturday only are $60. Pit passes are not available for pre-purchase, but will be available at the track on race day.

Parking: General admission parking for this event is free.

Bags & Prohibited Items: All bags and coolers will be checked upon entry. Items not allowed: No coolers, outside food or beverage, or stadium seats.

Camping: Camping opens at 10:00 AM daily and is on a first come first serve basis. $10 for tents per night and $40 for dry camping. All spots with hook-ups are sold out.

Smoking Policy: No smoking is allowed inside this facility.

Streaming: If you can't make it to the track, catch all of the action Live on FloRacing!
 

#GoldCup70 Schedule of Events

The off-track action cannot be missed at Gold Cup. From the Glow Party to the annual Miss Gold Cup Contest to Dirt Side Live! with host Kenny Wallace, Gold Cup is always entertaining.

Updated Schedule Link: https://www.silverdollarspeedway.com/goldcupschedule/

70s Themed Glow Party Set to Celebrate 70th Running of the Gold Cup Race of Champions

Get ready to get your groove on 70s style this Thursday, August 22, at the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by NAPA Auto Parts!Silver Dollar Speedway invites race teams and fans to party like it's 1970!

Following Thursday's preliminary race, head over to the pavilion for a party for the ages. Wear something 1970s themed, and make sure it glows! DJ KarLos will provide the tunes to party the night away!

World Famous Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest & Chili Feed/DJ Following Friday's Preliminary Races

Following Friday's preliminary event, the world famous Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest will take over the Pavilion along with a Chili Feed and DJ entertainment.

Stick around for good eats, beautiful ladies, and sick beats, as we round the fourth turn towards Saturday's Gold Cup finale.

The $5,000-to-win Miss Gold Cup Bikini contest is still accepting entries. All contestants must be 18 years or older to enter and entries must be submitted by August 21. For additional information and to enter, email Katelyn at sds.missgoldcup@gmail.com
 

#GoldCup70 Thursday/Friday Preliminary Rosters

The California Road Trip Continues as We Highlight Sweet, Thorson and Raudman's Tunes at #GoldCup70

Week #2 of the Kubota High Limit Racing West Coast swing is all golden! The 70th Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions will feature a different playlist each night.

Kubota High Limit Racing's own, Chase Raudman, a California native, will highlight the remainder of his playlist on Thursday night while Tanner Thorson will control Friday's preliminary night, and Grass Valley's Brad Sweet, will take over the final night. You can listen to Chase, Tanner, and Brad's playlists along with all of the Kubota High Limit Racing High Rollers Playlist by clicking here.

Cars & Coffee Car Show Added to #GoldCup70 Lineup, Sat. Aug. 24th

Silver Dollar Speedway's promotion team is constantly trying to find new ways to elevate the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by NAPA Auto Parts off-track lineup of events.

New for 2024, the Gold Cup Race of Champions will have "Cars & Coffee," located at the pavilion. Start off your day at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds with a fresh cup of coffee (Kenosis Coffee will be on-hand), and check out some cool cars.

Cars & Coffee begins at 8:00 AM and runs until Noon. Admission is FREE! Cash prizes are up for grabs and all cars are welcome!

Cornhole Tournament Kicks off Friday's #GoldCup70 Festivities

The off-track events are plentiful at #GoldCup70, and Friday's is sure to entertain. Head over to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 23, for the Gold Cup Cornhole Tournament.

Starting at Noon, the Pavilion is the place to be. Huge payouts are advertised for Friday's showdown. Drivers and new players are welcome to bring a partner. Note: One of the cornhold partners must have a Friday night grandstand ticket or pit pass to be team eligible.

If you're interested in playing, sign up on Scoreholio or on-site.

Monday, August 26: Douglas County Dirtrack's Showdown on the River presented by Seven Feathers Casino

Wednesday, August 28: Grays Harbor Raceway

Thursday, August 29 - Saturday, August 31: Skagit Speedway's Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals

 

 

Andy Forsberg 4th with High Limit Racing at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Taking of the national Kubota High Limit Racing series as they invaded Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Andy Forsberg defended his home turf well as he picked up a 4th place finish against a loaded field of cars.

“We really had good speed all night long,” Andy Forsberg said. “We don’t run our 410 a whole bunch, so to do what we did against that caliber of cars is something be proud of, and hopefully we can continue that this week in Chico, CA.”

With 45 cars checked into the pit area to do battle with the High Rollers, Forsberg found himself in the first flight of qualifying but did find himself as one of the last cars out to take a time.

On this night the track was uncharacteristically wet, wet left a lot of speed in the surface as Forsberg was able to time the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in third fastest in his flight.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race alongside Corey Day, Forsberg won the drag race into turn one and quickly opened up his lead over the youngster. Picking up the win, Forsberg locked himself into the 35-lap feature event and was also securely in the impending Dash.

After starting fifth in the Dash, the Auburn, CA driver was able to improve his starting position in the feature event by a row as his fourth-place finish lined him on the outside of the second row.

When the 35-lap affair came to life, Forsberg ran in the fourth position until slipping to fifth on the 13th lap as Corey Day raced past him. Continuing to hold his own inside the Top-5, the laps clicked off in a hurry with no stoppages slowing the pace.

On the 27th lap, a slight bobble by the veteran saw him slick back to sixth and when the race went red on the 31st lap Forsberg found himself in fourth as two drivers inside the Top-Five got together.

As the action resumed, Forsberg continued to chase after Day as well as Justin Sanders as he looked for a spot on the podium but running out of time during the four lap sprint to the finish, Forsberg capped the night off with a fourth place finish.

“Obviously we want to win, but I am extremely happy with how things went, and we will try again this week,” Forsberg said. “Thanks to Brian, Paul, and everyone that continues to help us night in and night out.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-32, Wins-4, Top 5’s-18, Top 10’s-22

ON TAP: Forsberg gets right back to work on Wednesday night in Chico, CA,

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

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

 

 

Mallett Riding Momentum Into Riverside International Speedway This Saturday

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Jordon Mallett will make his third visit of the season to Riverside International Speedway this Saturday.

Mallett's best outing at the track in West Memphis, Ark., this season is a fifth-place result on May 11 during the Hooker Hood Classic.

"It's one of those places I've always enjoyed going to," he said. "I've been fortunate to have quite a bit of success there. I look at this weekend as a tune-up for the big race there in September so we have a few things we want to try."

The bullring is a track where Mallett produced feature victories each year between 2013 and 2017.

"I feel we're a contender any time we pull through the pit gate," he said. "I have a lot of confidence going there because I know we have speed there for the most part. There's been a few nights that have thrown us curve balls. The track has changed quite a bit from a few years ago when I felt we were one of the better cars. I feel we can still be a little bit better there sometimes."

Mallett enters the race with three feature triumphs in his last six starts this season.

"I really feel like the confidence and momentum is on our side and that's how I intend to keep it," he said. "We have a really good balance right now. We have a good package and we're always trying to fine-tune it. It's really good to be running well and my confidence in the seat is helping us to be willing to try some things to get even better. I feel we've done a good job of executing this season and I'm eager to get back to Victory Lane."

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - KSE Racing Products

KSE Racing Products has been manufacturing premium oval track racing products for more than 35 years. All of its products are proudly built in the USA by a talented team of craftsmen at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just north of Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.KSE-Racing.com.

"Dan and Dave at KSE Racing Products have taken care of our steering needs for as long as I can remember," Mallett said. "It's been first-class service all the way. They always have top-notch service and a quick turnaround."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Returning to Racing Saturday at Skagit Speedway After Special Week

Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Trey Starks is enjoying his new title: father.

Starks and his wife, Ally, recently welcomed their first child into the world. The special life moment kept Starks out of his sprint car for last Saturday's race at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., where long-time friend Dominic Scelzi drove his car to a second-place finish in the 360ci winged sprint car feature and an eighth-place result in the 410ci winged sprint car main event.

"We want to thank Dominic for flying up to race our car in both divisions," Starks said. "It kept us in a good position in the points standings while I focused on a special moment with my family."

Starks continues to lead the Skagit Speedway owner standings in the 410 division. He leads both the owner and driver standings in the 360 division.

Starks plans on returning to action at Skagit Speedway this Saturday during the track's final 410 sprint car race prior to the famed Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals featuring the Kubota High Limit Racing series the following weekend.

"I'm excited to get back behind the wheel this Saturday for our final tune-up race before the Skagit Nationals," he said. "We've ran well this year and with big High Limit races at Skagit and at Grays Harbor in the next couple of weeks our goal is to go into them hitting on all cylinders."

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Post Two Podiums During FENDT Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports garnered a pair of podium results last weekend at Jackson Motorplex, which hosted the famed 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals.

The two third-place outings gives David Gravel 35 top fives in 50 races this season and pushed his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to 106 points.

The action began on Friday when Gravel set quick time during qualifying before he placed second in a heat race. A run from sixth to third place in the dash lined him up on the inside of the second row in the main event.

"I thought we had a really good race car there," Gravel said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "The track was slightly top dominant, but the lapped traffic really made it exciting. You could run the bottom groove there. On that restart Logan (Schuchart) chose to go high, and I just stayed low like (Carson) Macedo. And (Schuchart) just kind of ran defensive down there and bottled us both up and Sheldon (Haudenschild) got around us. I would've loved to have the opportunity to run second there and then in lapped traffic I thought Sheldon had an opportunity to win the race. But man, those lapped cars were not getting off the top, and it was kind of hard to pass them sometimes. I'm really, really happy with the car."

Gravel was strong once again on Saturday during the event finale. He timed in fifth quickest and won a heat race. Gravel was victorious during his opening round of the King of the Hill before losing the finale by less than three hundredths of a second. That gave him the outside front row starting position in the feature.

"The top of (turns) one and two was pretty good early on, but the top of (turns) three and four wasn't," he said. "I felt like I was right there on (Donny Schatz's) right rear, but I just wasn't able to get around him. I feel like that would've changed our race a lot there. Donny was good through lapped traffic. I just feel like in the middle of that race I kind of struggled to find a place in (turns) one and two where I felt good."

Next up is a trip to North Dakota with World of Outlaws races this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks during the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo during the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas.

Additionally, Big Game Motorsports offers its condolences to the family and friends of long-time World of Outlaws official Eloy Gutierrez, who passed away on Monday.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 16 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (3).

Aug. 17 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 1 (2); King of the Hill: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (2).

SEASON STATS -

50 races, 14 wins, 35 top fives, 44 top 10s, 48 top 15s, 48 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

Schatz back on top in Jackson Nationals; Homeward bound to North Dakota
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 6258 (-106)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 16th-17th
Event: Jackson Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, Minnesota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 10th (14th)
Saturday: 1st (1st)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 19, 2024) – Two nights at the Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, resulted in back-to-back top-ten appearances for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, highlighting the pair with a perfect 35-lapper in the $25,000-to-win finale on Saturday, August 17. Schatz, now a four-time winner with the Greatest Show On Dirt in 2024, started from the pole position Saturday night, forced to fend off Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild in the closing circuits for the five-figure payday.

The 46th Annual Jackson Nationals triumph was the second of Schatz’ storied career and his first since 2018, simultaneously increasing his 2024 top-ten tally to 40 in 46 point-earning starts.

“Man, on the racetrack you could go everywhere. We could run the bottom and the top. I ran in the middle there at the end. I kind of knew I needed to keep my tires underneath me. I was kind of hanging off of (Turn) 4. I don’t know what was going on up there, but that’s my own fault. I asked to get really tight, and sometimes you pay the price when you get over that crown that way.”

As noted, Schatz earned back-to-back top-tens in his Jackson Nationals visit, opening competition with a four-spot rally to tenth on Friday, August 16.

“All I can say is if you’re a fan, it’s a good time to be alive,” Schatz said. “These kids, I criticize them a lot, there’s no question. But it makes me damn proud to race with guys like Sheldon and Carson (Macedo) and see what’s happening because not only are they awesome, but they make the old guys like me even better. And that’s what this is all about. Happy to steal one from them tonight, that’s for sure.”

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a North Dakota doubleheader at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 23, and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 24.

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 46
Wins: 4
Top-5s: 24
Top-10s: 40

 

Zearfoss races to a top-ten in Jackson Nationals finale; BZR North Dakota bound
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 19, 2024) – A sound recovery, nonetheless, Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing turned a mediocre outcome into a solid outcome in their two-day Jackson Nationals visit at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, concluding the $25,000-to-win blockbuster with a ninth-place score on Saturday, August 17. The Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, who is currently ninth in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings, commenced action from row two, utilizing a runner-up performance during heat race competition to qualify for the evening’s dash.

As noted, Zearfoss, ace of his own Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, put together a sound recovery in his Jackson Nationals attempt, opening the weekend with a 15th-place outcome on Friday, August 16.

The “Jonestown Jet” will now turn his attention further north, set to invade North Dakota for starts at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on August 23-24.

“Happy with how our weeknd ended. Two top-tens would be better, but to cap the weeknd like we did is a great transition into our upcoming trip to North Dakota,” Zearfoss said. “Hats off to the team and all of their hard work. To move from Knoxville right into another big weekend at Jackson is no easy task. We’re ready to get moving north.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a North Dakota doubleheader at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 23, and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 24.

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

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

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 12

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

 

Whittall pads stat book with impressive weekend; Williams Grove and Lincoln on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (August 19, 2024) – It was an impressive weekend in Posse Country for New Jersey’s own Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten appearances in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway, but highlighting the weekend agenda with back-to-back podiums at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” doing so in the annual Living Legends Dream Race.

Whittall, pilot of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, finished second in each of the aforementioned podium appearances, nearly sweeping the $12,500-to-win pair. The Vincentown, New Jersey, native commenced each of the 25-lappers from row three, pulling even with eventual feature one winner, Robbie Kendall, with two to go, all before making up a two second margin on Mike Wagner in the final laps of feature two.

As noted, it was a three-for-three weekend in the top-ten category, opening his racing agenda with an eighth-place score at The Grove on Friday.

“What a weekend,” Whittall was quick to mention. “Our confidence is sky high right now and that’s the most important part. We wanted the wins, but the great finishes will prove just as valuable. There are a lot of big races ahead this fall and we want to be in a battle for all of them. So many people to thank for our recent successes. It’s been a great ride.”

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with starts at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. The events will award $8,000 and $7,300, respectively.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 17

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

Dietrich rallies big at The Grove; Aims for big results in Jack Gunn Memorial and Kramer Klash
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 19, 2024) – Three main events in two days resulted in a pair of top-five appearances for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, doing so at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprinter, finished fifth and third in his top-five accomplishments, highlighting all results with in impressive rally at The Grove on Friday.

A rally, indeed, Dietrich commenced action from the outside of row nine, battling ahead 13 positions in the Yellow Breeches 500 – impressive enough to secure the evening’s Hard Charger Award. “Double-D” out of Gettysburg raced on to finish third in the first of two Living Legends Dream Races at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, kick-starting action from seventh on the 25-lap starting grid.

Unfortunately, Dietrich was unable to finish the second Dream Race event; he was scored 23rd after starting fourth.

“Just gotta keep plugging away,” Dietrich expressed. “There’s a lot of money on the line again next weekend. We’d like to take it all. That would be a great segway into September, for sure.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with starts at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. The events will award $8,000 and $7,300, respectively.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 28
Top-Tens: 38

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
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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.

 

 

Thiel highlights Illinois/Wisconsin triple with top-ten at Wilmot; IRA schedule continues at Plymouth and The Hill
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 19, 2024) – Another busy August weekend resulted in another stack of accomplishments for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, continuing their 2024 agenda with a two-state tripleheader on Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. The team ultimately joined MOWA on Friday before resuming IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action on Saturday and Sunday.

Things started off slow for the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native, but ultimately improved, overcoming a MOWA “DNF” at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, on Friday (power steering issue) to earn a top-ten with the IRA at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday – sixth at the final checkers after commencing action from one spot better. Thiel, a full-timer with IRA in 2024 and three-time winner, was third in his respective dash to earn the aforementioned third-row starting position.

Nearly matching his top-ten outcome from one night prior, Thiel and Team 73, backed by Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, and Diamond Pools, concluded their sweep with an 11th-place score on Sunday at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, cutting a tire early before recovering.

“Just one of those weekends. We had some high points, but not where we wanted to be,” Thiel explained. “Happy for Team 73 regardless. It’s been an up and down season for us, but the work never stops. Not sure of our plan for the coming weekend. We have some things to catch up on before the IRA schedule resumes Labor Day weekend, so we’ll see what happens.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will resume IRA action with a Labor Day Weekend doubleheader at the Plymouth Dirt Track and The Hill Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 17

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

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

 

Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing perfect with POWRi at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

ODESSA, Mo. (August 19, 2024) – It was a night to remember for Xavier Doney, Doney-Lawson Racing, and the Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car team, not only scoring Xavier’s first-ever 410 sprint car triumph, but doing so against some stout company, and at one of the nation’s premier dirt racing facilities.

Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia, No. 74 sprinter, achieved his first-ever 410 victory during POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series competition at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17, commencing main event competition from the pole position after earning the most preliminary points.

The young man out of Odessa raced the 30-lap distance unscathed, earning $5,000 for his victory, as well as forever bragging rights.

Ayrton Gennetten finished second with Blake Hahn rounding out the podium.

“The top was about as thin as it gets with it being pretty treacherous,” said Xavier Doney in the Wheatland, Missouri, victory lane ceremony celebrations. “I was fortunate to be in clean air and recover pretty easy after overcooking it a couple of times.”

Concluding his POWRi weekend with a double top-ten outcome, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing capped their trek through the Show-Me State with a seventh-place result at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 18.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26. Earned first-ever 410 sprint car victory at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Saturday, August 17.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

 

Greg Wilson almost perfect in IRA weekend through Wisconsin
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 19, 2024) – Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing were almost perfect in their two-day swing through the Badger State, not only accomplishing back-to-back podium finishes with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, but attaining a victory in the process, doing so in an impressive manner at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 17.

Impressive as noted, Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, scored his Wilmot triumph from the outside of row seven, rallying big to not only check off his first victory of the season, but simultaneously achieve the evening’s Hard Charger Award; Wilson advanced the most feature positions.

Not stopping there, Wilson’s road trip through the land of cheese continued Sunday, August 18, at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, nearly doubling up on victories with a third-place finish after starting in the exact same position. The podium helped the Benton Ridge, Ohio, native and former All Star champion increase his season’s top-ten count to 14, 11 of which within the top-five.

“Just can’t say enough about this Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 team. My family, all of our partners…if it wasn’t for their hard work and dedication, weekends like this wouldn’t be possible,” Wilson was quick to acknowledge. “We’ve been taking things week to week, day to day in most case scenarios, and this decision certainly paid off.”

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

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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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: 11
Top-tens: 14
Wins: 1

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TKS Motorsports to return to Knoxville Raceway for Season Championship Night
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – It was a stout two days in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for Iowa’s own Kelby Watt and TKS Motorsports, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt for the annual Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. When the dust finally settled on Saturday night, the Mitchellville, Iowa-based operation found themselves with back-to-back A-Main appearances, highlighting each of their respective starts with a 17th-place score in the $25,000 finale.

With Watt and TKS Motorsports joining forces in the few days prior to the Jackson blockbuster, their outcomes were respectable, earning their place in Saturday’s big dance via fourth-place finish during heat race competition.

“It was a solid weekend for our team, considering what little preparation we had. Regardless, Kelby did a great job with becoming acclimated with our car and we’re pleased with what he was able to do,” Troy Renfro, owner of the TKS Motorsports, Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, stated. “Our team’s plan is to switch our focus back to Knoxville Raceway this weekend. It’s pretty hard to believe that the season championship is already here. It’s been a great year and we hope to cap Knoxville Raceway’s schedule in a big way.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on Saturday, August 24.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
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News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

Chris Andrews Racing eyes upcoming starts at Attica and Waynesfield
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

SANDUSKY, Ohio (August 19, 2024) – The end of August is quickly approaching, but the action is far from over, as Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another Ohio doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, this time visiting Attica Raceway Park and Waynesfield Raceway Park. Andrews, who finished 13th in his most recent visit to Attica on August 16, will roll into the weekend with eyes on the prize, working hard to achieve his first victory of the season.

“We’re still plugging away. That’s all we can do,” Andrews, driver of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, said. “Our preliminary effort was pretty good on Friday at Attica, just needed to be better in the feature. That’s been our story a lot this year, but we’re having fun.”

As hinted, Andrews’ preliminary effort was sound on Friday before finishing 13th, kicking things off with the fifth-fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by a fourth-place finish during heat race competition. There were 25 cars in attendance.

Saturday’s Waynesfield visit will feature the FAST Series.

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with visits to Attica Raceway Park and Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 5

 

Eliason strong at Kings and Placerville; Set to chase $100K at Silver Dollar
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – Cory Eliason’s return to California has been golden thus far, padding his recent stretch of High Limit Racing competition with back-to-back top-ten appearances, one of which a top-five, in visits to Kings Speedway in Hanford, California, and Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. Eliason, who hails from Visalia, highlighted the pair with a fifth-place run at Placerville, charging ahead three spots from row four.

Just one night prior, Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, No. 8 sprint car, finished sixth at Kings Speedway, maintaining his place within the Peter Murphy Classic top-ten after starting seventh. Eliason is currently 12th in the High Limit Racing championship standings, padded by four top-fives in 31 feature appearances.

“Feels good to be back in California. I’ve been excited for this stretch of schedule all season, so it’s great to finally be here,” Eliason expressed. “It’s been a pretty good stretch so far. All we can do is continue this momentum through Silver Dollar beginning Thursday. There’s a lot of money on the line next Saturday and we hope to be a part of it.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing West Coast Swing through California with Silver Dollar Speedway’s 70th Gold Cup Race of Champions on August 22-24. The weekend finale will award a $100,070 top prize.

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

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 23

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

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Reutzel scores top-five in Jackson Nationals; Knoxville Season Championship Night ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 19, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – In all, it was a sound and consistent effort for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) in the 46th Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex, not only attaining back-to-back top-fives in the two-day blockbuster, but doing so against the Greatest Show On Dirt – a perfect momentum kick leading into Knoxville Raceway’s season championship on August 24.

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, finished fourth in each of his top-five appearances, advancing two spots from sixth on each occasion. In addition, the Clute, Texas, native won his respective heat race during the $25,000-to-win finale, ultimately securing his place within the first few rows of the 35-lap main event.

As noted, the double top-five will prove as an important momentum kick leading into the coming weekend, as Reutzel will return to the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, August 24, set to continue his battle for the track title; he trails 95 markers heading into the season finale.

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s Season Championship Night program on Saturday, August 24. Reutzel trails Austin McCarl by 95 markers.

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

Stats:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 30

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

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Ryder Memorial Postponed One Week, and Championships Will Be Decided

(Franklin, PA August 18, 2024): The Ryder Memorial for the BRP Modified Tour and the 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds was postponed at Tri City Raceway Park due to forecasts of severe thunderstorms and rain. The event will be made up this Sunday, August 25.

“We had to be considerate of the travel time and costs that many of the competitors would face,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “So, we made an early announcement on the fate of the program.”

“Because August 25 was set to be a Sunday Thunder event, it was easy for us to slide the Ryder Memorial back a week,” he added. The extended forecast looks good, so this important event should be held under favorable conditions.

In addition to the Ryder Memorial, next week’s racing will decide the point championships for the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars and the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks. Both classes will go down to the wire and the titles will be determined by the finishes that the racers compile in heat races and their feature events.

The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will not be in action on August 25 due to a schedule conflict. In their place, the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds will compete.

The Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m. This will be the second Fan Appreciation Night, with discounted general admission.

If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park for the re-set Ryder Memorial, the track will close out auto racing on the oval with the two-day Labor Day Oil Region Classic extravaganza on August 31 and September 1. Details will be forthcoming for the holiday event.

Also, plan to attend the first ever American Big Rig Race on October 19. The Mini Stocks will also be on that card.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Doran Binks’ SwansonFinishes Second
In Mission Foods No. 77 on Saturday
In Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield
And Still Leads USAC Silver Crown Point Standings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 18 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson recorded their best dirt-track finish of the 2024 USAC Silver Crown season to date with their Mission Foods No. 77 when they placed second in the 61st running of the Bettenhausen 100 Saturday on the 1-mile track at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Swanson qualified second with a time of 31.974 seconds, only 0.333 off the 31.641-second lap that Justin Grant turned to earn the pole. Grant led all 100 laps of the race, which attracted the largest field so far this season with 40 entries. But with the runner-up finish Swanson and Doran Binks Racing still lead the driver and entrant point standings with four races remaining in the 14-event season.

Unofficially Swanson and Doran Binks Racing lead Grant and Hemelgarn Racing 608 to 587. In the driver standings Seavey is currently third followed by C.J. Leary and Kaylee Bryson.

Shane Cottle, who started fourth in Saturday’s race, was able to get by both Swanson and third-place starter Trey Osborne on the first lap to slot into second place. That set up a battle royale as Swanson tried his best to regain the position with the No. 77, which is a Maxim chassis with a Hampshire Chevy engine.

Steve Gennetten (17th) and Korey Weyant (19th) made contact in Turn 3 with two laps down and Gennetten flipped, which brought out a red flag. Neither driver was hurt but they were both out of the race, and several other drivers reported to the work area at that time with various mechanical issues.

The restart was single file, not double file like the original start, and the top five of Grant, Cottle, Swanson, Jerry Coons Jr. and Brady Bacon remained the same with three laps in the books. Logan Seavey passed Bacon for fifth on lap six and Coons for fourth on lap 11 to put himself right behind Swanson as the field made its way around the historic track, with the state fair’s carnival rides flanking part of the speedway for a picturesque summertime scene of traditional Americana.

The right-rear tire of Chase Stockon’s car shredded to bring out a yellow on lap 15 and drop him out of the top 10, although he rebounded to finish tenth. That yellow lasted two laps.

Swanson tried his best to get around Cottle and he came very close numerous times, drawing up just two- or three-tenths of a second behind him. On lap 30 Grant led by 0.749 seconds over Cottle, while Swanson was 0.225 behind Cottle and 0.634 ahead of Seavey. Swanson set and reset his fastest race lap numerous times as he tried to find a way by Cottle while keeping Seavey at bay.

Their intervals had widened a bit by the halfway point, when Grant had a 1.059-second lead over Cottle while Swanson was 0.568 of a second behind Cottle and 0.896 ahead of Seavey.

With 40 laps to go Grant’s lead was 1.767 seconds. Swanson was hounding Cottle, only 0.133 of a second behind, while Seavey was 1.699 seconds behind Swanson’s car, which is sponsored by Wilke Orthodontics and Glenn Farms in addition to Mission Foods.

Swanson had just bettered his fastest race lap on lap 62 when Cottle’s engine blew in Turns 3 and 4. That vaulted Swanson to second, but he knew first-hand the disappointment that Cottle felt since the same thing had happened to Swanson less than 24 hours earlier when his engine blew at World Wide Technology Raceway while he was leading with 58 of 60 laps complete.

Although there was no caution flag for Cottle, there was one for another Shane, Shane Cockrum, who also had an engine let go while he was running sixth to bring out the final yellow flag on lap 69. That yellow erased Grant’s 1.961-second lead over Swanson, and Swanson’s 1.859-second advantage over Seavey. Seavey, Coons (fourth), and Bacon (fifth) had all run their fastest laps of the race on lap 68 before the yellow came out.

Grant was able to maintain his lead after the restart, although Swanson set his fastest lap of the race on lap 79 with a time of 32.442 seconds. It was the third-fastest lap anyone ran. Bacon set the fastest lap on lap 81 with a 32.418, while Grant was second-fastest with a 32.423 on lap 77.

Swanson was less than a second behind Grant in the late stages of the race through lap 88, but then the interval increased to a second as they encountered lapped traffic. At the checkered Grant was more than 3 seconds ahead of Swanson, who was 1.825 seconds ahead of Seavey. Coons and Bacon rounded out the top five.

“We’ve been trying to get better on the dirt, and I’m proud of my guys,” Swanson said after the race. “Justin is a smart racer and he put one over on us, but I’m thankful for everyone on the Doran Binks team for all their hard work and for the support of our sponsors like Mission Foods, Wilke Orthodontics, and Glenn Farms. It’s been good.”

The next event is at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., on Aug. 31. Then the series goes back to Doran Binks Racing’s home state of Ohio to race at Eldora Speedway Sept. 20-21. A show rained out earlier in the year will be made up at Terre Haute, Ind., on Oct. 6, and the season finale is at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind., on Oct. 19, not far from Swanson’s home in Indianapolis. He is a native of Kingsburg, Calif.

The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.

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

 

 

Doran Binks’ SwansonSets Fastest Lap Ever Run
By a Traditional USAC Silver Crown Car
But Engine Blows Just Short of Victory at WWTR

MADISON, Ill., Aug. 17 — Doran Binks Racing’s Kody Swanson set several new records Friday in USAC Silver Crown competition at World Wide Technology Raceway, but unfortunately the engine expired in the Mission Foods No. 77 just two laps from victory in the 60-lap race while he had a 3.804-second lead. He ended up 12th in the official rundown of the Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown Presented by Welsch Heating and Cooling.

Earlier in the day Swanson won the pole and bettered his own track record at the 1.25-mile, paved oval by over 2 miles per hour when he topped qualifying with a lap in 30.239 seconds for an average speed of 148.814 miles per hour. That extended his series record for the driver with the most pole positions in history to 53. What’s more, it was the fastest official lap turned in a traditional USAC Silver Crown car ever. It was the team’s sixth pole so far this year.

Swanson also topped the only practice session with a 30.626-second lap to begin the day’s competition with the No. 77, which is also sponsored by Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics.

He also set the fastest lap of the race with a lap in 31.148 seconds while he was leading. Dakoda Armstrong, who ended up winning the race, was second in that category and Justin Grant, who finished second in the race, set the third-fastest lap. All three set their fastest laps on lap 45.

Swanson led at the initial drop of the green flag for the race, but the caution came out almost immediately when some of the track’s lights went out on the frontstretch and Turn 1. There were no laps in the books. That yellow turned into a red and there was over a 20-minute delay before the race could be restarted.

Bobby Santos III had qualified second but he had to go to the rear when his car needed assistance to fire. That put C.J. Leary in second and Armstrong third for both starts.

Armstrong got the edge on the complete restart and led the first 41 laps with Swanson in hot pursuit. Leary ran third initially, but Armstrong and Swanson were able to spurt away from the pack. Armstrong led by over a second by lap six and over 2 seconds by lap nine. Swanson was working hard to catch him, however, and by lap 23 he was just 1.083 seconds behind the leader. Two laps later the interval between the top two was just 0.542 seconds, while Leary was 3.855 seconds behind Swanson in third.

Swanson ran Armstrong down. On the next lap (lap 26) Swanson was just 0.290 seconds behind him. He mounted a serious challenge for four laps, but couldn’t make a pass stick and by lap 30 Armstrong’s advantage was back to 0.825 seconds.

Swanson kept focused and he kept flying. He again methodically cut into Armstrong’s lead, and by lap 36 he was right behind him again, only 0.331 seconds back. He bettered his best lap regularly around lap 40, and on lap 42 he edged under Armstrong in Turn 2 to take the lead.

Once in front, Swanson was able to immediately increase his advantage. He was already 0.496 seconds ahead of Armstrong by lap 43, and he was over 1 second ahead by lap 48 and 2 seconds ahead by lap 51.

He was 3.804 seconds ahead when the engine blew in Turn 3 with 58 laps complete. White smoke inundated the cockpit but Swanson was able to keep the car off the wall and spun low in Turn 3 to bring out the only yellow since the complete restart at the beginning of the race.

Armstrong led the last two laps to win, with Grant second. Both said their cars were nearly out of fuel at the end.

It was a good points day for Grant, who is second to Swanson in the point standings. Going into the race Swanson led by 55 points; after the race his lead was 30. Swanson has 541 points and Grant has 511.

Kaylee Bryson passed Leary on the last lap for third place. Leary finished fourth and Santos rounded out the top five.

The next USAC Silver Crown race is tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 17) on the dirt track at the Springfield (Ill.) State Fairgrounds.

Swanson is a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis. Doran Binks Racing is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.

The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.

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

 

 

Jeff Gilliand and Al Priester memorials highlight high paying event at Michaels Mercer raceway for special Friday August 23rd show.

By Jim Balentine (Mercer,Pa)

On a special “Friday night lights” Friday august 23rd Michaels Mercer Raceway will present their last 410 sprint car feature of the season with the Ohio based Aaron Fry led FAST TI22 performance 410 sprints competing for $7500 to win and $450 to start as of this writing plus lap money and a dash for cash in the prestigious “Jeff Gilliland Western Pa. sprint car championship”.

The “Al Priester Memorial for 602 crate modifieds will also be on the bill racing for a record $1771 to win, as well as the final point night for the Racesaver 305 sprints and the mini stocks.

Local hot shoe, Brandon Spithaler is leading the points for the FAST 410 series. Indiana’s Zane DeVault and Michigan’s Bobby Elliot are trying to catch Spithaler for the title.

The race is being held in memory of Jeff Gilliland who passed away at just 50 years old Jeff loved the races, especially sprint cars. His grandfather Richard Hawley as well as Jeff's 2 uncles, Lloyd Hawley and Vern Hawley, and our cousin, Jimmy Hawley (his favorite) were all race car drivers locally.

Jeff was able to be in the pit often when he was younger and healthier.

Friday, August 23rd the "Jeff Gilliland Memorial western Pennsylvania sprint car championship Race" featuring the FAST on Dirt 410 sprints cars will be running for a record $7500 to win and $450 to start plus lap money and other contingency prizes.

The historic “Western pa sprint car championship”began in 1966 with a 100-lap event with Ralph Quarterson as its first winner. Quarterson went on to win the next three events until the race was canceled in 1970. The race was revived in 1971 and remained a 100-lap event until 1977, where it was reduced to 50 laps.

The 1978 Western PA Sprint Championship was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws and was won by Johnny Beaber of Gibsonburg, OH. The race ran until 1982 before it returned in 2004. The all star circuit of champions sanctioned the event in the 2010s. Adam Kekich won in 2019 and 2020; Sye Lynch in 2021, 16 year old Leyton Wagner won in 2022 and six time track champion and 24 time feature winner Bob Felmlee won it last year.

The winners list is a hall of fame group of legendary drivers. Ralph Quarterson (5), Bobby Allen (4), Johnny Beaber(2), Ed Lynch, Jr. (2), Brian Ellenberger (2), Adam Kekich (2), Kenny Weld (1), Jan Opperman (1), Buddy Cochran (1), Lynn Paxton (1), Lou Blaney (1), Carl Bowser (1), Danny Holtgraver (1), Tim Shaffer (1), Darryn Pittman (1), Sye Lynch (1), Leyton Wagner (1), Bob Felmlee (1).

The evening will also include the Al Priester memorial for the 602 crate modifieds which as of now pays $1771 to win

On July 6, 1970 Allen Priester later to be known as “Big Al” was born the son of George and Edna Priester. Al married his wife Tammy on August 10, 1991. He started his family in 1992.

Al started his love for racing with his father beginning with a stock car and moving onto modifieds. Al enjoyed racing with his son with their family and friends in the stands. The memorial is paying at least 1571 to win and has gained the interest of many upstate NY teams. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction behind the grandstands before the races start. All proceeds will benefit St Jude children’s hospital.

The Competitive Racesaver 305 sprints have yet to have a repeat winner will be racing as well as the mini stocks who have had 3 winners in 4 events.

Pit gates will open at 4 pm Grandstands open at 5 pm Qualifying at 7 pm Racing to follow immediately after.

Concessions will be open but outside food and drink are permitted inside. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit card facility at all ticket booths and concessions.

Camping is permitted at no charge with No hook ups available. Please park your campers along the tree line by the pits and also behind the grandstand as well. Please park perpendicular to the tree line to allow as many campers as possible.

The rodeway inn right off of I-80 at rt 19 is the host hotel of Michaels mercer raceway with plenty of trailer parking. Please call the hotel directly at 724-748-3030 and mention the raceway when booking your room for a discounted rate.

 

 

Free Admission – Pack the Track Night at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – The promotional team at the Clinton County Speedway is bringing back “Pack the Track” night on Friday, August 23rd with free general admission to everyone. It has been 20 years since Pack the Track night has been offered to fans.

“Thanks to the generous support of two local businesses, we are able to offer free general admission to everyone. We want to pack the track and showcase what a great entertainment value the speedway provides to families,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Bill’s Happy Camper and NAPA Toner Auto Parts have been great partners of the speedway and have joined forces to make this event possible.”

Fans will witness a four-division show featuring the RaceSaver Sprints cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, and the Four-Cylinder stock cars. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps begin at 7PM.

Pack the Track night is a great opportunity to come and experience the speedway. The speedway has had a number of improvements in recent years including new fencing and the addition of grandstand seating. The speedway also has concessions available offering a variety of food options and fan favorites.

In addition to the Pack the Track promotion, Century 21 – 1st Choice Realty will present the kids activity for those 12 and under. During intermission, kids will participate in a cash and candy scramble on the front stretch. The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing will also be there with their vintage cars.

Bill’s Happy Camper is the leading RV and travel trailer dealer in the region, providing sales and service. Their inventory boasts an extensive variety of towable RVs and campers including sought after models from Forest River. They also feature luxury lines like Riverstone and Riverstone Legacy. Bill’s Happy Camper is located in Mill Hall.

NAPA Toner Auto Parts with locations in Mill Hall and Jersey Shore provides quality automotive parts for cars and trucks. They have a knowledge staff to help you find the right parts needed to get your job done. NAPA Toner Auto Parts is your one stop shop for everything automotive.

Century 21 – First Choice Realty is a local real estate agency, led by real estate broker Bob Boob. The agency serves the Clinton and Lycoming County markets, with offices in Lock Haven and Jersey Shore.

The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile dirt oval located the Fairgrounds in Mill Hall. For the latest speedway information visit clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit their Facebook page.

 

 

RAIN OVERSPREADS SHARON SPEEDWAY DURING "LOU BLANEY MEMORIAL" FORCING THE EVENT TO BE POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21



August 17, 2024

(Hartford, OH)...After dodging thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and early evening on Saturday, rain finally overspread Sharon Speedway around 7:30 p.m., which ultimately forced the "Lou Blaney Memorial" to be postponed to Saturday, September 21. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars completed qualifying with Brandon Spithaler (13.858) and Zane DeVault (14.057) fastest in their respective flights and the Big-Block Modifieds were close to concluding warmups when rain began to fall. During the rain delay, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion was interviewed by Mike Ackelson, took part in a q&a session, and signed autographs for the fans.

A complete new show for the 16th annual "Lou Blaney Memorial" will now take place on September 21 for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars, which will still compete for the $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start payoff and will be joined by the BRP Tour for the Big-Block Modifieds. Warm-ups will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying for the Sprints with racing action scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30.

All pit pass wristbands and general admission tickets from Saturday night will be good for September 21. All online advance tickets and camping site permits will be reissued. For ticketing questions, please contact the office at 330-772-5481.

The rain out sets up a huge month of September for Sprint Car racing at Sharon! The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprints will race the Saturday portion of the "Apple Festival Nationals" on the 7th in a $4,000 to-win/$400 to-start event. The "Lou Blaney Memorial" on the 21st will be a non-sanctioned event paying $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start. "The Greatest Show on Dirt"- the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars return on the 28th for another $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start payday that will conclude the 95th anniversary season.

Up next at Sharon is the "Bill Gabrielson Memorial" this Saturday night (August 24) paying $2,058 to-win/$258 to-start for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. Also on the card will be the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical in the final "Steel Valley Thunder" show of 2024. Hot lap/qualifying for the UMP Mods will get underway at approximately 6:30 p.m. followed by racing at 7.

"410" Sprint Car Flight A Qualifying: 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:13.858[13]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.937[1]; 3. 22D-Cole Duncan, 00:13.991[10]; 4. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:14.027[3]; 5. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:14.059[6]; 6. 11-Carl Bowser, 00:14.086[2]; 7. 29M-Logan McCandless, 00:14.095[16]; 8. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:14.153[17]; 9. 2-AJ Flick, 00:14.237[11]; 10. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:14.294[18]; 11. 11J-David Kalb, 00:14.374[12]; 12. 10-Dave Blaney, 00:14.469[15]; 13. 3-John Jerich, 00:14.529[14]; 14. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 00:14.550[4]; 15. 47L-Dusty Larson, 00:15.093[8]; 16. 21-Bryan Salisbury, 00:15.145[5]; 17. 47-Cameron Nastasi, 00:15.882[7]; 18. 22C-Jon Carpenter, 00:16.116[9].

"410" Sprint Car Flight B Qualifying: 1. 4-Zane DeVault, 00:14.057[9]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:14.148[3]; 3. 29F-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.276[1]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 00:14.305[15]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:14.314[5]; 6. 6-Bob Felmlee, 00:14.321[6]; 7. 08-Danny Kuriger, 00:14.341[2]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.346[17]; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich, 00:14.535[4]; 10. 46-Michael Bauer, 00:14.606[7]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus, 00:14.667[11]; 12. 21N-Andy Priest, 00:14.671[8]; 13. 15-Mitch Harble, 00:14.859[12]; 14. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:15.136[14]; 15. 5H-Jordan Harble, 00:15.192[18]; 16. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:15.241[10]; 17. 33-Brent Matus, 00:15.440[13]; 18. 7T-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 00:15.754[16].

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

 

 

Midway Speedway with POWRi 410 Outlaw League Postponed Due to Soaking Rainfall Midway Speedway with POWRi 410 Outlaw League Postponed Due to Soaking Rainfall

Lebanon, MO. (8/15/24) Saturating weekly precipitation exceeding six inches with additional overnight rainfall has forced Midway Speedway and POWRi Sprint League officials to postpone the Friday, August 16th Showdown Nationals event featuring the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as local divisional competition. Series and track officials are working diligently for a suitable make-up date to be announced upon confirmation.

Next on the yearly schedule for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will be on Saturday, August 17th at Lucas Oil Speedway in the Summer Thunder followed by the Missouri State Fair Speedway on Sunday, August 18th. ‘Show-Me-State Throwdown’ bonus winnings are still in play with any driver able to win both nights earning an additional $2500.

For additional information on Start2Finish or to sign up for a subscription and catch all the excitement LIVE & ON-DEMAND, visit www.s2ftv.com.

Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

 

 

CRSA BEGINS THE DANDY TRIPLE PLAY THIS WEEKEND

Press Release By: Marty Czekala

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products kick off the Dandy Triple Play this weekend at Outlaw Speedway Friday and Woodhull Raceway Saturday.

Friday’s race at Outlaw Speedway was initially scheduled for June 21 but was postponed due to rain. It is the seventh time CRSA has made the trip to “The Baddest Dirt Track on the Planet.” Last year, current series points leader Tomy Moreau won his second career race.

Saturday is also the seventh time CRSA has pushed off at the Woodhull Raceway. In six races at “New York’s Toughest Bullring,” the series has seen six different winners. Last year, Jordan Hutton took the checkered flag en route to victory lane.

Here’s a look at the stories entering the weekend.

Last Week: CRSA returned to Thunder Mountain Speedway Aug. 10 for the third round of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.

Kyle Pierce came from the fourth position and passed Billy VanInwegen underneath with eight to go to score his second win of the season.

This was a memorable win for "The Flyin’ School Teacher” as students of his fourth-grade class at Spencer-Van Etten were in attendance to watch him race.

“I hope they come back with us," said Pierce in victory lane. “If you told me I was gonna do that, I wouldn't believe you."

Billy VanInwegen finished runner-up, while Emily VanInwegen finished third.

Points Standings: With his win last Saturday, Kyle Pierce trimmed his points lead in the series championship to 26 on Tomy Moreau, who is still looking for his first win of the season after a fifth-place finish last night. Dalton Herrick also looks to close in, as he is now 28 points back on Moreau with a fourth-place run last weekend.

Blake Warner, 71, back on the leader, is in a battle for fourth with Ron Greek, the latter 11 behind Warner.

The top 10 are John Cunningham, sixth; Jordan Hutton, seventh; Adam Depuy, eighth; Jerry Sehn Jr., ninth; and Cliff Pierce, 10th.

A New Series: This Friday kicks off the Dandy Triple Play. This three-race series travels to Outlaw and Woodhull, both tracks near a local Dandy convenience store.

Dandy is a complete, convenient store with excellent food service and a large selection of fuel. With over 60 locations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, Dandy's mission is to ensure that every customer receives courteous service while providing quality products at a fair price in a safe environment.

To celebrate the first race, the top three Friday and Saturday will receive gift cards to Dandy.

Are you heading to the race at Outlaw? Eat at Dandy, down the road from the track on 53 Water St. CRSA recommends the chicken and waffle sandwich and the brisket special.

Last Time at Outlaw & Woodhull: Last time at Outlaw, Tomy Moreau held off Dillon Paddock and Dalton Herrick to score his second career CRSA win.

In the feature, Moreau and Paddock would go to war in the opening laps, trading slidejobs, with Paddock taking the lead. Moreau would get a good restart before the halfway point and pass the No. 8, whose car wasn’t the same in dirty air. Herrick took advantage of it, closing in on "The Canadian Kid" at a point, but it wasn’t enough as Moreau picked up his second win of 2024, the last time he took the checkers.

Last year at Woodhull, Jordan Hutton took advantage of a Moreau mishap on lap seven to take the lead and beat Scott Landers to the line to win. It was one of the five wins that the No. 66 recorded.

Due Up: Tomy Moreau continues to control the 2024 overall season with five top fives and six top 10s but has yet to find victory lane. Could this weekend be the time?

Moreau last won at Outlaw on July 6, 2023, and knows how to get it done. As for Woodhull, Moreau led the first six laps before a flurry of restarts on lap seven and Moreau lost grip to bring out a yellow.

Moreau looks to better his best finish of the season, a third at Land of Legends back July 4.

By the Numbers: Outlaw has seen five winners, with Darryl Ruggles as the only repeat winner in 2014 and 2016. Dalton Herrick, in fact, joins Ruggles as the only active CRSA driver to have multiple top fives here.

For Woodhull, Billy VanInwegen, John Cunningham and Jeff Trombley are the only active drivers with multiple top fives at two. In six different races, Woodhull has yet to see any repeat winners. The most recent winners currently racing are Jordan Hutton and Trombley.

From the Frontman: “We’re ready to start a new miniseries with the Dandy Triple Play. It’s been a long time in the making, but we want to thank Paul Harkenrider and the entire Dandy team for supporting the CRSA Sprints in 2024. It will be great to head there before race night Friday!” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoters: “It doesn’t happen very often that both parties have an opening in their respective schedules to re-book a rained-out event, but we lucked out on this one as both Outlaw and CRSA had this coming Friday, Aug. 16, open for their return engagement." ~ Tyler Siri, per Outlaw Speedway’s press release

“We are very excited to have the 305s back at Woodhull. Woodhull's high banks are unique and take some extra TLC to master the setup.” ~ Nikki and Terry Brewer, Woodhull Raceway

Up next: CRSA gets set for its inaugural trip to Brewerton Speedway Aug. 23.

Standings

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1246 pts

2. 9K Kyle Pierce -26

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -28

4. 21B Blake Warner -71

5. 28 Ron Greek -82

6. J27 John Cunningham -139

7. 66 Jordan Hutton -166

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -177

9. 4 Cliff Pierce -208

10. 99 Adam Depuy -308

Previous Winners @ Outlaw

1. Darryl Ruggles (2) 2014, 2016

2. Danny Varin (1) 2012

3. Jeff VanSteenburg (1) 2012

4. Jordan Hutton (1) 2022

5. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023

Previous Winners @ Woodhull

1. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2009

2. Matt Tanner (1) 2010

3. Jeff Taylor (1) 2011

4. Tyler Boniface (1) 2017

5. Jeff Trombley (1) 2018

6. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

2. 9K Kyle Pierce 2

3. 77 Matt Rotz 1

4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

5. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

6. 99 Adam Depuy 1

7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1

8. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

Heat Winners

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3

2. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

4. 99 Adam Depuy 2

5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

7. 88C Chad Miller 1

8. 23 John Smith 1

9. 25G Tyler Graves 1

10. 18C Dan Craun 1

11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

12. 33 Scott Landers 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

14. 17E Ethan Gray 1

15. 28 Ron Greek 1

16. 21B Blake Warner 1

17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

19. 99K Mike Kiser 1

20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

21. J27 John Cunningham 1

Top 5s

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 5

2. 66 Jordan Hutton 4

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 4

4. 29 Dalton Herrick 4

5. 3A Jeff Trombley 3

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 3

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2

8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2

9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2

10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 4s Johnny Smith 1

13. 48a Alysha Bay 1

14. 77 Matt Rotz 1

15. 99 Mike Kiser 1

16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1

17. 99 Adam Depuy 1

18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1

19. 28 Ron Greek 1

20. 19em Emily VanInwegen 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 9K Kyle Pierce +35

2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

3. 4 Cliff Pierce +27

4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +26

5. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41

2. 99 Adam Depuy 25

3. 77 Matt Rotz 20

4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 18

5. 9k Kyle Pierce 18

6. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 10

8. 3a Jeff Trombley 10

9. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

10. 28 Ron Greek 9

11. 21B Blake Warner 6

12. 121 Steve Glover 5

13. 19em Emily VanInwegen 3

14. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

 

 

SETH DYER MAKING HIS SECOND 2024 PERRIS YOUNG GUN SPRINT CAR START THIS SATURDAY

(Yucca Valley, CA, August 13, 2024) Seventeen-year-old Seth Dyer will make his second 2024 appearance in the Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Car Series this Saturday night, August 17th. The race comes three weeks after his last outing when he placed fifth in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event at the Santa Maria Speedway.

Saturday’s show will be the third time the Yucca Valley, California, driver has raced a full-size sprint car. The first came on September 20th, 2023. On that night, the youngster shocked everyone, looking totally comfortable in a much larger and more powerful car than he had ever driven before. He steered the restricted 410 to a fifth-place finish in the main. His only appearance in the car this year was at the Salute to Indy at Perris on May 25th. That evening he came home fourth in the feature.

Seth’s last CLS outing was at Santa Maria on July 27th. The confident teen ripped a lap of 14.560 in qualifying. That was the fourth quickest in a 15-car field that, in addition to the CLS regulars, also featured some big guns from Northern California’s Bay Cities Racing Association. After a fourth-place result in his heat race, the high school student started the 20-lap main event in sixth. He advanced one spot forward to finish fifth. It was his third top-five with the CLS in 2024.

That night, Seth left Santa Maria with 894 points. That leaves him a mere 10 points out of fourth and only 49 points out of third going into the next CLS race at the Bakersfield Speedway on September 13th.

Seth’s father, Jeff, who suffered a concussion and a broken arm in a wild crash at Perris on July 13th, reported on Tuesday that his recovery was going slow but well, and is getting better each day. Being that he is out for the foreseeable future, he has announced that USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series star AJ Bender of San Diego will be in his #4 lightning sprint car for three upcoming races. All three will be in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. The first will be shown worldwide when the CLS joins the World of Outlaws at the Bakersfield Speedway on September 13th. Twenty-four hours later, Bender will steer the powerful #4 at the beachside Ventura Raceway. The third race will be at the Merced Speedway on October 4th.

To see Seth in action on Saturday, spectator gates at the west’s nicest half-mile clay oval will open at 5:00 PM, and the first race will be at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.

Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris.

In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

7/27/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

 

 

EDDIE TAFOYA JR HEADS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY FOR SATURDAY’S USAC/CRA RACE

(Chino, CA, August 14, 2024) After a month away from the racetrack, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will climb back into his gorgeous #51T Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car for Saturday’s Brother Brett Classic at Perris Auto Speedway. It will be his first race back on the track since July 27th.

After 11 of the 23 races on the 2024 USAC/CRA schedule, Tafoya, who calls Chino Hills, California home, sits ninth in the championship standings. Over the last six series starts, the 27-year-old has finished ninth or better every time. His best result came when he placed fourth at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8.

Tafoya’s season at Perris got off to a rocky start in the first two races. In the season opener in February, he was on the verge of breaking into the top five on lap nine when he was blasted from behind on the front straightaway. The blow sent him careening into the inside wall, causing front-end damage that knocked him out of the race. Three weeks later, at The PAS, he was racing inside the top 10 when a steering issue sent him into the turn three wall, ending his night.

Since the first two races, things have gone much better for Tafoya at Perris, the track that is located closest to his Chino Hills, California home. In the last four races at the track, he has placed in the top 10 every time. He finished ninth on April 27th and then recorded back-to-back eighth-place results at the Salute to Indy on May 25th and on June 22nd. His best finish of the year at Perris came five weeks ago when he took the checkered flag in seventh place.

In addition to contesting the USAC/CRA Series, Tafoya, the 2018 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns Champion and the 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, is also a regular in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging. He is currently sixth in USCS points, and his overall best result of 2024 came in the USCS race at Santa Maria on June 15th when he finished second.

To see Tafoya and the remainder of the USAC/CRA stars in action on Saturday at Perris, spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM, and racing will commence at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366772 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For those who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track’s website is http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/ and the office phone number is (951) 940-0134.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main

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

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

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

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

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

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

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

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

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

July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main

 

 

Reinhardt Reflects on Tough Knoxville Nationals Week

Knoxville, IA – August 14, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

The stage doesn’t get any bigger for a 410 sprint car driver than the Knoxville Nationals. Every August well over one hundred of the best in the world descend upon the small town in Iowa to see how they measure up and to try to grab their share of the loot from the lucrative event.

In his third trip to the Nationals back in 2021, Kyle Reinhardt reached the B-main on Saturday night after a solid week of performances. To add to that achievement, the Neptune City, NJ native had entered the 360 Nationals the week before and came away with the Rookie of the Year award for that event.

It’s the toughest week of the year in sprint car racing and Reinhardt has lived the ups and downs since his first Nationals in 2017, reaching the Saturday night B-main two times.

Last week he was back again for the 2024 edition to take another shot at his first Nationals Saturday A-main in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91. QUICK RESULTS

DATE: August 4, 2024

Event: Capitani Classic Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 82 cars, Group B Qualifying 34th, Heat 9th (12), B-main 9th (16)

DATE: August 8, 2024

Event: Knoxville Nationals – Qualifying Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 54 cars, Qualifying 45th, Heat 10th (9), C-main 11th (7)

DATE: August 9, 2024

Event: Knoxville Nationals – Prelim Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: 79 cars, Group 1 Qualifying 29th, Heat 6th (9), B-main 5th (7)

DATE: August 10, 2024

Event: Knoxville Nationals – Championship Night Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA Stats: C-main 22nd (11)

CAPPY SHAKEDOWN

Reinhardt unloaded a newly built No.91 for the Capitani Classic last Sunday aiming to shake it down at what is likely the most difficult one-day sprint car show to qualify for.

With 82 cars on hand, Reinhardt turned in the 34th quickest lap in Group B qualifying, then passed three cars to finish 9th in his heat race to move into the B-main.

From his 16th starting spot in that last-chance race, Reinhardt looked very racy. He charged up to 7th before a late-race slip dropped him to a 9th-place finish. While he did not advance to the A-main, it was a productive night settling into the new car.

“We had a really good car there in the B-main. I missed my mark just a little bit going into (turn) one there with a couple of laps to go and that ended up costing me two spots but we learned some things about this car tonight, so we will take that.”, Reinhardt commented. THE NATIONALS

Thursday was qualifying night for Reinhardt and his team. His qualifying lap, 45th fastest in the field of 54 cars, was the beginning of a tough night. He struggled in his heat race and retired early from the C-main, officially finishing 11th.

Reinhardt was looking to hit reset and climb out of the hole the following night, Friday’s Hard Knox program. After qualifying 29th in Group 1, he logged a 6th-place finish in his heat race.

The car was decent in the heat race but after a few more adjustments, Reinhardt found himself in the B-main with the best car he had all week. He started 7th and needed to reach the top three to advance to the A-main.

He quickly raced into the top five and soon after, slipped into 4th and moved alongside the 3rd place car. Just as he did, the race was slowed for an incident, forcing him to restart in 5th since the lap had not been completed.

In the remaining laps, Reinhardt wasn’t able to build the momentum needed to get back within striking distance of a transfer spot. He settled for a 5th place finish.

“If that race had stayed green the whole way, I’m confident we had the car to transfer. That was the best we have been all week.”, Reinhardt said. “I think we solved an issue we have been fighting back home in PA too.”

At Knoxville, every spot matters. The competition is incredibly tight. Had Reinhardt made that transfer Friday night, he would have kicked off his Saturday night in the B-main but instead he started mid-pack in the C-main.

When the green flag dropped on the C-main Saturday night, it didn’t take Reinhardt long to figure out they just weren’t as good as they had been Friday night. He opted to park the No.91 early rather than spend resources. SUMMING IT UP

Qualifying is certainly a huge key to any team’s Knoxville Nationals week but the format does give teams a chance to claw their way back into the mix if they can improve their performance Friday on Hard Knox night.

Reinhardt had some momentum at the end of that Friday night program and was hoping it would carry him forward Saturday night but it didn’t unfold that way.

“I’m definitely disappointed in our performance.”, Reinhardt said. “We didn’t qualify well any of the nights we hit the track. We still had our chances though and we got much better Friday night but it was too little, too late.”

“We have already talked about next year and agreed we need to come out here for a race or two before the Nationals to prepare and put a good effort in. We have had some good years out here and we know we have the stuff to reach the A-main on Saturday.” UP NEXT

Reinhardt will take this weekend off, then return for a two-race weekend on August 23rd-24th.

Friday night he will compete at the famed Mechanicsburg, PA oval, Williams Grove Speedway, in the track’s Yellow Breeches 500 night. The following night the Neptune City, NJ native will enter the Kramer Klash at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. SEASON STATS

27 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 15 top 15’s, 18 top 20

Photo Credit: Clayton Peters Photography Photo Credit: Paul Arch PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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16TH ANNUAL "LOU BLANEY MEMORIAL" SATURDAY AT SHARON; $12,000 TO-WIN/$1,200 TO-START FOR "410" SPRINTS PLUS BRP MOD TOUR; APPEARANCE BY RYAN BLANEY



August 14, 2024

(Hartford, OH)...Sharon Speedway is set for one its biggest races of the 95th anniversary season this Saturday night (August 17)! The 16th annual "Lou Blaney Memorial" will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars and the BRP Tour for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds. Warmups will begin at 6:30 with p.m. with qualifying and racing to follow. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Ryan Blaney, will be making an appearance!

The "Lou Blaney Memorial" will celebrate the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame driver, who won more than 600 feature victories during a five-decade career. The legend has at least 121 Modified wins and another 11 documented in a Sprint Car at Sharon alone. Blaney passed away in 2009 after battling Alzheimer’s. Not only does the event focus on remembering the late Lou Blaney, but also honors him by raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and the Alzheimer’s Association.

This year's "Lou Blaney Memorial" event for the Sprint Car boasts a feature payoff $45,750 with $12,000 going to the winner and a whopping $1,200 to-start! It took 10 years, but there was finally a repeat winner for the Sprint Car portion of the event in 2018, and it was none other than track owner, Dave Blaney. In 2019, Dave's younger brother Dale captured his first event, while in 2020 year it was Dave's son-in-law, Cale Conley, winning his first!

Tony Stewart, won the inaugural event in 2009. Mike Lutz was the first local winner taking the 2010 version. Texan Sam Hafertepe, Jr. won in 2011, while five-time World of Outlaws Champion, Brad Sweet, was victorious in 2012. Jack Sodeman, Jr. became the second local driver to win the prestigious event in 2013, while Dave Blaney won his father’s memorial for the first time in 2014. Another WoO racer in Sheldon Haudenschild won the 2015 event. Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver won the biggest race of his career in 2016. Christopher Bell, who has went on to NASCAR glory, won his first race at the track in 2017. Spencer Bayston became a new winner in 2021 before becoming a national touring driver. Ohio standout Cap Henry etched his name in the history books by winning in 2022. Last season saw two-time All Star Champion, Tyler Courtney, become the 14th different winner in 15 years!

Sharon has completed four "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 12 with 53 cars on hand! And most recently, Dale Blaney was victorious for the 21st time of his career at Sharon on July 27 winning the $4,000 event.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will make their fourth appearance of the 2024 season on Saturday night in a $2,500 to-win BRP Tour event. There have been 12 different winners in 15 “Lou Blaney Memorial” Modified events; however, it has been five years since a local was victorious.

New York legend Jack Johnson captured the inaugural 2009 race, while local Ohio drivers Jim Rasey and Rob Kristyak stole the thunder in 2010 and 2011. Kevin Bolland won the prestigious event in 2012 and fellow western Pa. racer Dave Murdick joined him in 2013. In 2014, Rex King, Jr. won the event part of his dream season, while in 2015 Jim Weller, Jr. added his name to the win list. Rasey became the first repeat winner in 2016. Jeremiah Shingledecker got his first event win in 2017, while New York’s Mike Maresca ended the locals’ run of eight straight event wins thanks to his victory in 2019. Five years after his first win, King, Jr. added his second event win in 2019. Erick Rudolph and Chad Brachmann became the third and fourth Empire State racer to be victorious in the event in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Rudolph became the event's third repeat winner by capturing the 2022 event. Last year saw another invader win as Mat Williamson of Ontario, Canada captured his first career Sharon Speedway victory.

The BRP Tour has completed five events this season with Rudolph winning three of them, while Williamson and King have also scored Series wins. Rudolph leads Garrett Krummert, King, Ayden Cipriano, and Tyler Willard in the points.

Thus far this season at Sharon, Rudolph has won in both of his visits for $4,000, while Cipriano captured his first career big-block win on June 1 worth $2,000. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature on Saturday night will receive a $100 Summit Racing Equipment gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature.

"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $12,000 2. $4,000 3. $2,500 4. $1,800 5. $1,500 6. $1,450 7. $1,400 8. $1,375 9. $1,350 10. $1,325 11. $1,300 12. $1,275 13. $1,250 14. $1,225 15-24. $1,200. First 4 non-transfers in B main $200, all other starters $150.

The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was founded in 2018 by Lou’s grandson, Ryan Blaney, and his family, and they work hard to make a difference for Alzheimer’s patients and the families and caregivers that surround them. On Saturday, the RBFF will provide many opportunities to donate to the cause while experiencing the excitement of the night.

The "Lou Blaney Memorial" will include a raffle auction and a silent auction. Some items that will be in the silent auction include signed racing gloves worn by Dave, Dale, and Ryan, along with replica helmets, merchandise bundles and more! The silent auction will go live for viewing on Friday, August 16, with bidding beginning on Saturday morning. All bidding will take place online, with the link to register being released on social media on the 16th.

Attendees will also be able to check out Ryan’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy for a donation of $5. With the donation, you will be able to see it up close and can take a photo with it.

The RBFF is encouraging attendees to wear a Lou Blaney or Lou Blaney Memorial shirt of their choice to participate in the “Lou Out” sponsored by Colonial Companies. Colonial Companies has had a long-standing, supportive relationship with Lou Blaney and the Blaney family. Those who wear said shirts can enter a free raffle drawing for a chance to win $100 with 10 winners chosen, thanks to Colonial Companies generous donation. Make sure to stop by the “Lou Out” tent in the Fan Zone to enter the raffle. Donations will also be taken to receive more raffle tickets for extra chances to win.

The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation booth will also be set up in the Fan Zone, selling merchandise and providing Alzheimer’s information to those in need. Lou Blaney Memorial shirts will also be sold in the Fan Zone and on the backstretch.

Funds raised from the night will be donated to the Mahoning Valley and Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For more information regarding the RBFF and the efforts they will be hosting that night, please contact Leah Blaney at leah@ryanblaneyfamilyfoundation.org.

Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone. The fan zone, which includes a concession and restrooms, debuted in 2020. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.

The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes going on sale at 3 p.m. General admission will also open early at 3 p.m. Motor heat will be at 6:15 p.m. Warm-ups are slated for approximately 6:30 followed by Sprint Car qualifying and Modified warm-ups with heat race action to follow.

Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $30. Children under 14 and parking are FREE. Advanced general admission and reserved tickets are on sale by visiting https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/. Pit passes are $40. Camping is $25; permits must be obtained through the above ticket link. As a reminder, stadium seats, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.

The next event at Sharon Speedway will be on Saturday, August 24 for the "Bill Gabrielson Memorial" paying $2,058 to-win/$258 to-start for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. Also on the card will be the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical. Hot lap/qualifying for the UMP Mods will get underway at approximately 6:30 p.m. followed by racing at 7.

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

 

 

Braden Chiaramonte Scores First Career USAC/CRA Win

PETERSEN MEDIA: In a year of firsts for young Braden Chiaramonte, he added another first over the weekend. Battling with the USAC/CRA Series at Santa Maria Speedway, Chiaramonte scored his first career win with the series as he led all 30 laps in doing so.

“The Non-Wing season has definitely been tough at times this year, and a huge learning curve, but it feels really good to finally get my family car in USAC/CRA victory lane,” Chiaramonte said.

With 24 cars checked in at the recently revived Santa Maria Speedway near San Luis Obispo, CA, Chiaramonte got his night kicked off by timing in seventh fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up fourth in his heat race, the El Cajon, CA racer had his elbows up as he worked his way forward at the onset of the race. Picking up a couple of positions quickly, Chiaramonte settled into second where he went on to finish.

Moving into the 30-lap feature event, Chiaramonte found himself on the pole of the 30-lapper as he had his sights set on his first career series triumph.

In what was his seventh career series start, Chiaramonte mashed the gas when the green flag was displayed as he jumped out to the early lead and set an early pace around the 1/3 mile oval.

Leading the way over the likes of Kaleb Montgomery as well as Logan and Cody Williams, the youngster never wavered as he continued to hold command of the race.

After coming from last to first to win his first race of the season in Sprint Car Challenge Tour action earlier this summer, this one came a bit easier for him as he was able to fend off the challenges and lead every lap and score the win.

With the win, Chiaramonte becomes the 84th career winner with the series, as he now turns his attention back to winged race.

The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.

ON TAP: Chiaramonte is idle for the next two weekends before he heads back to Placerville Speedway in Placerville, CA on August 31st and September 1st for the Nor-Cal Posse Shootout.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.

 

 

Jeff Gilliand and Al Priester memorials highlight high paying event at Michaels Mercer raceway for special Friday August 23rd show.

By Jim Balentine
(Mercer,Pa)

On a special “Friday night lights” Friday august 23rd Michaels Mercer Raceway will present their last 410 sprint car feature of the season with the Ohio based Aaron Fry led FAST TI22 performance 410 sprints competing for $7500 to win and $450 to start as of this writing plus lap money and a dash for cash in the prestigious “Jeff Gilliland Western Pa. sprint car championship”.

The “Al Priester Memorial for 602 crate modifieds will also be on the bill racing for a record $1771 to win, as well as the final point night for the Racesaver 305 sprints and the mini stocks.

Local hot shoe, Brandon Spithaler is leading the points for the FAST 410 series. Indiana’s Zane DeVault and Michigan’s Bobby Elliot are trying to catch Spithaler for the title.

The race is being held in memory of Jeff Gilliland who passed away at just 50 years old
Jeff loved the races, especially sprint cars. His grandfather Richard Hawley as well as Jeff's 2 uncles, Lloyd Hawley and Vern Hawley, and our cousin, Jimmy Hawley (his favorite) were all race car drivers locally.

Jeff was able to be in the pit often when he was younger and healthier.

Friday, August 23rd the "Jeff Gilliland Memorial western Pennsylvania sprint car championship Race" featuring the FAST on Dirt 410 sprints cars will be running for a record $7500 to win and $450 to start plus lap money and other contingency prizes.

The historic “Western pa sprint car championship”began in 1966 with a 100-lap event with Ralph Quarterson as its first winner. Quarterson went on to win the next three events until the race was canceled in 1970. The race was revived in 1971 and remained a 100-lap event until 1977, where it was reduced to 50 laps.

The 1978 Western PA Sprint Championship was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws and was won by Johnny Beaber of Gibsonburg, OH. The race ran until 1982 before it returned in 2004. The all star circuit of champions sanctioned the event in the 2010s. Adam Kekich won in 2019 and 2020; Sye Lynch in 2021, 16 year old Leyton Wagner won in 2022 and six time track champion and 24 time feature winner Bob Felmlee won it last year.

The winners list is a hall of fame group of legendary drivers. Ralph Quarterson (5), Bobby Allen (4), Johnny Beaber(2), Ed Lynch, Jr. (2), Brian Ellenberger (2), Adam Kekich (2), Kenny Weld (1), Jan Opperman (1), Buddy Cochran (1), Lynn Paxton (1), Lou Blaney (1), Carl Bowser (1), Danny Holtgraver (1), Tim Shaffer (1), Darryn Pittman (1), Sye Lynch (1), Leyton Wagner (1), Bob Felmlee (1).

The evening will also include the Al Priester memorial for the 602 crate modifieds which as of now pays $1771 to win

On July 6, 1970 Allen Priester later to be known as “Big Al” was born the son of George and Edna Priester. Al married his wife Tammy on August 10, 1991. He started his family in 1992.

Al started his love for racing with his father beginning with a stock car and moving onto modifieds. Al enjoyed racing with his son with their family and friends in the stands. The memorial is paying at least 1571 to win and has gained the interest of many upstate NY teams. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction behind the grandstands before the races start. All proceeds will benefit St Jude children’s hospital.

The Competitive Racesaver 305 sprints have yet to have a repeat winner will be racing as well as the mini stocks who have had 3 winners in 4 events.

Pit gates will open at 4 pm
Grandstands open at 5 pm
Qualifying at 7 pm
Racing to follow immediately after.

Concessions will be open but outside food and drink are permitted inside. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit card facility at all ticket booths and concessions.

Camping is permitted at no charge with No hook ups available. Please park your campers along the tree line by the pits and also behind the grandstand as well. Please park perpendicular to the tree line to allow as many campers as possible.

The rodeway inn right off of I-80 at rt 19 is the host hotel of Michaels mercer raceway with plenty of trailer parking. Please call the hotel directly at 724-748-3030 and mention the raceway when booking your room for a discounted rate.

 

 

Placerville Speedway

Placerville, CA…There have been a lot of questions regarding this Saturday’s Kubota High Limit Racing event at Placerville Speedway due to the recent Crozier Fire.

Russell Motorsports Inc. understands the importance of the fairgrounds as a community hub for staging emergency personnel and has been in contact with the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Cal Fire, the Forest Service and other agencies.

With that said, the amazing firefighting efforts continue to gain containment and Placerville Speedway has been given the full GREEN LIGHT to hold this Saturday’s annual Gold Rush Classic.

A portion of the fairgrounds will still be occupied by personnel, which will slightly alter the normal parking and camping area.

Several shuttles will be running before and after the races to get fans back to their vehicles that are parked in and around the fairgrounds’ vicinity. We also recommend carpooling and/or using ride share services if possible.

Adjustments will also need to be made for camping at the event. For those who already have reservations, please call the fairgrounds to confirm your spot at 530-621-5860.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is Reserved at the Kubota High Limit Racing Gold Rush Classic this Saturday August 17th. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-081724

Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or via the Pit Pay App to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

 

 

$4,037.00 BROTHER BRETT TROPHY DASH AWAITS THE USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS SATURDAY AT PERRIS

(Perris, CA, August 13, 2024) A track record trophy dash purse of more than $4000.00 awaits the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car drivers this Saturday night, August 17th, at the Brother Brett Classic at Perris Auto Speedway. As this piece went to press, the exact figure was $4,037.00. That total could rise before race night. In addition, the winner of the 30-lap main event will pocket $4,500.00. Spectator gates for the thrilling night of racing and clean family fun will open at 5:00 p.m. and the first race will take Steve Russell’s green flag at 7:00.

Saturday’s race salutes Brett Taylor, who passed away at the age of 66 on March 18th of this year. Affectionately known to everyone in racing as “Brother Brett,” he knew everybody, and everybody knew him. His friendly, funny personality endeared him to everyone he ever encountered, whether at a racetrack, with the local high school football team, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, or the Ventura County or L.A. County Fire Departments. Simply put, he was a loved individual.

“The racing world sorely misses Brett,” longtime friend and Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian said. “He did not have a mean bone in his body, and he had a heart of gold. He had a friendly greeting for everyone, whether they knew him or not. He would come to the racetrack, and the first thing he would ask was what he could do to help. Brett lit up a room when he entered. If you were having a bad day and Brett would show up, he put a smile on your face. He was just an amazing man. We hope to see a lot of his racing friends on Saturday night.”

“So far, more than $4,000.00 has been donated for Saturday night’s Brother Brett Trophy Dash,” Kazarian continued. “That much money is pretty much unheard of for a trophy dash. Heading into Sunday night, the purse stood at $500.00. Then our Chris Holt put a note on Facebook saying the race could use some help. In a span of about 24 hours, Brett’s racing friends jumped in and donated over $3,500.00 extra for the dash so it stands at a little over $4,000.00 right now. It could grow to even more by Saturday. It is not just about the money, though. Winning a race dedicated to the driver’s friend will carry a lot of weight. ”

The Brother Brett Trophy Dash is not the typical trophy dash. And we are not just talking about the money. A long-time staple in auto racing, the trophy dash, which has become nearly extinct, matched the fastest four cars from qualifying for three or four laps. As racecars became more expensive, car owners and drivers were concerned that the reward was not worth the risk, and trophy dashes have disappeared from much of the racing landscape.

Besides the money, the format for Saturday’s dash is different. It is a Speedway Motorcycle Racing format. The fastest four drivers from qualifying will contest four three-lap races. They will line up in the traditional two rows. However, the positions will rotate for each of the races. Thus, each driver will start in every starting spot one time. The winner of each of the races will receive three points. Second will get two points, third will get one, and the car that finishes last will get a zero. At the end of the fourth race, the points will be tallied, and the driver with the highest total will receive the lion’s share of the money. If there is a tie for first, the drivers will come back to settle it with a two-lap runoff. If there is a tie for second or third, the drivers involved will split the combined payouts of those two spots.

“The crowd loves this format,” Kazarian said. “It goes by really fast and is very exciting and interesting. It has become a tradition to have it once a year for quite some time now. This year it falls on the Brother Brett Classic Night.”

The Brother Brett Trophy Dash is not the only place where extra money is up for grabs. On Monday, Kazarian took a call from Brett’s longtime friend, “Big Mike” Grosswendt of All Coast Construction. He is donating $1,000.00 to the winner of Saturday’s main event.

“Mike Grosswendt used to pick up Brett and bring him to the races at Perris,” Kazarian stated with a smile. “They were great friends. Mike has been a tremendous supporter of sprint car racing over the years. He got ahold of me on Monday and said he wanted to donate $1,000.00 to the winner of the Brother Brett Classic main event. That, along with the winner’s share of the main event purse and the $500.00 Avanti Windows and Doors bonus that goes to the winner at every USAC/CRA race, means the winner of Saturday’s 30-lapper will receive $4,500.00. The winner will get much more if he or she does well in the dash, too.”

In addition to the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars in the Brother Brett Classic, the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and the PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks will be on hand Saturday. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to twelve get in for only five dollars, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking.

Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy tickets in advance, there will be plenty available at the ticket window every race night.

The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.

To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.

2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule

August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC FOR THE AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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

Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/

Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/

Chris’s Hauling

Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com

Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/

GAS Chassis

Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/

Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/

Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/

Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/

LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/

Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/

Mike’s Produce

Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/

Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/

Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/

Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/

Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/

Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/

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

Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/

4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/

For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.

Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl

Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/

Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/

DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.

mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.

 

 

Hagar Posts Podium Outings at Riverside International Speedway and Greenville Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - GREENVILLE, Miss. (Aug. 13, 2024) - Derek Hagar earned a podium result during each of the last two weekends.

Three has been the common number throughout three races in August as Hagar has placed third in a heat race two out of three times and third in the feature two out of three times.

"I need to get on up there and win," he quipped.

A home race on Aug. 3 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., showcased Hagar advancing from sixth to third place in a heat race and from fourth to third place in the main event while driving a McCord Farms 305ci winged sprint car.

"We fought some handling issues early and had some mechanical woes," he said. "We fought for what we could and made it work to finish third. Marshall (Skinner) won so Mr. McCord had two cars in the top three."

Hagar tackled an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints doubleheader at Greenville Speedway last weekend. He opened the action on Friday by placing third in a heat race before maneuvering from ninth to sixth place in the A Main.

"I got a couple of cars on the start," he said. "I lost brakes about halfway through. I kept having to pump them to make the car work because the track was heavy and choppy. We didn't have the best night, but there's nights like that."

The weekend concluded on Saturday with Hagar hustling from fourth to win a heat race. He started on the outside of the front row in the feature and finished third after leading the first nine laps, marking his ninth podium result in the last 11 sprint car starts.

"I was leading and got held up in traffic," he said. "They were pushing up and I turned to go underneath them. They turned down and I had to get on the brakes so Brad (Bowden) got by me. We had a restart and I tried to slide Brad. I jumped the cushion and got into the wall. That slowed my momentum up and allowed Chase (Howard) to get by me for second."

Hagar will be off this weekend before racing at Riverside International Speedway on Aug. 24.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 3 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (4).

Aug. 9 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 6 (9).

Aug. 10 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 3 (2).

SEASON STATS -

19 races, 6 wins, 11 top fives, 14 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - B & D Towing and Recovery

Since 2002, B & D Towing and Recovery, which is located in Marion, Ark., has been the exclusive source for professional towing, recover and transport by major Memphis truck dealerships, parcel delivery companies, nationwide trucking firms and more. For more information, visit http://www.BnDTowing.com .

"B & D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B & D is recommended to save the day."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Gearing Up for Busy Weekend With High Limit and Trip to Washington

Inside Line Promotions - FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi has been eagerly anticipating this time of the racing season for months.

The Kubota High Limit Racing series is competing along the West Coast for the next three weeks followed by three straight weekends of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races in California.

"I'm incredibly excited," Scelzi said. "This time of the year is something I look forward to every year. It's a lot of fun. It's very intense and it can bring out the best in you or the worst in you. Last year we had the best national swing we've ever had. This year we're running against two national series so I'm really looking forward to the challenge."

The High Limit Racing action begins on Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., before heading to Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., on Friday.

"It's great racing at those tracks," Scelzi said. "It feels like you are going home. That's two places that have been good to me a lot more than they haven't. Those are probably my two favorite tracks in California."

Scelzi will hop on an airplane Saturday morning to venture to Washington to drive in two sprint car divisions for Trey Starks that night at Skagit Speedway in Alger.

"Trey and his wife are expecting their first child so it's awesome to be able to more or less repay the favor," he said. "When we were going to have a child I wasn't certain I'd be able to make the race so we brought Trey down. I was able to race it, but I was thankful he was able to do that. To be able to repay that favor means a lot."

SEASON STATS -

33 races, 3 wins, 12 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Friday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., with Kubota High Limit Racing and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - K&N Filters

K&N Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters and air intakes in more than 30 countries. K&N sells more than 5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines and industrial applications. For more information, visit http://www.KNfilters.com .

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

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record 12th-Place Result at Knoxville Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel moved forward every time he competed last week during the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.

Gravel qualified eighth quickest to open his preliminary night at Knoxville Raceway last Wednesday. He then advanced from seventh to sixth place in a heat race and from seventh to fourth place in the B Main to garner the final transfer position into the feature with a last-lap pass.

Gravel charged from 24 th to 15 th in the A Main. His nine positions gained were the second most.

Once preliminary points were tabulated, Big Game Motorsports missed a lock-in spot into Saturday's main event by only six positions. That lined Gravel up on the outside of the third row in the B Main. He gained a trio of spots to finish third, earning a transfer into the 50-lap main event for the 12 th straight year that the event has been contested. Gravel continued passing in the feature as he rallied from 19 th to 12th. It was the fourth-most positions gained.

The 12th-place finish was Gravel's sixth-best outing during the event.

Another marquee event is on tap as the team heads to Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., this Friday and Saturday for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals. Gravel enters with a 98-point lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 7 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 6 (7); B Main: 4 (7); Feature: 15 (24).

Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - B Main: 3 (6); Feature: 12 (19).

SEASON STATS -

48 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 42 top 10s, 46 top 15s, 46 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Excitement Extends Beyond the Track at Jackson Motorplex Throughout This Week's FENDT Jackson Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 13, 2024) - The 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals is much more than simply a race.

The three-day spectacle, which runs this Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex, showcases the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Friday and Saturday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars will race on Thursday and Saturday, and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing duke it out on Thursday and Friday.

The gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. each race night. Additionally, Race Day Live! will air from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the beer garden those three nights with special interviews throughout the program.

Racing fans and local community members will have a variety of entertainment in addition to the action on the track this week.

It begins on Wednesday with the annual golf tournament sponsored by Security Bank at the Jackson Golf Course slated for 11:30 a.m. The Jackson Days Block Party will be held downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Jackson Days Parade slated for 6:30 p.m. A fan fest featuring live music from Fat City All Stars will be held at the track starting at 7 p.m.

Several fun events on Thursday include a free family swim at the JCC Swimming Pool from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame is open at the track from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday begins with the Lions Pancake Feed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the track with the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame being open from noon until 7 p.m. Additionally, the FENDT Fun Day Friday runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday showcases the Lions Pancake Feed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the track with the Family Trail Bike Ride and the Jackson Days Derby Races on Main Street at 9 a.m. A drivers meet and greet will be held at Smokin' Java at 10 a.m. That's also the start time for the Hot Wheels Blue Track Racing on Main Street. The Jackson Racing Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The track features mimosas and a bloody mary bar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the beer garden from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A bags tournament is at 11:30 a.m. at the track with the Jackson Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony starting at 1 p.m.

Also of note, an exclusive Marv DeWall Racing Exhibit is at the Jackson Center for the Arts each race day (2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday). There will also be a post-race concert following each race night with DJ-2D Productions on Thursday and Saturday and The Jeremy DeWall Band on Friday.

Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend.

Visit the Jackson Chamber of Commerce online for updated information about the community events this week.

Race tickets for the FENDT Jackson Nationals can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Thursday - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Friday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Saturday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Alex Pokorski paces strong Akright Auto Racing Team Plymouth Dirt Track effort

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 13, 2024 – The father-son driving tandem of Alex and Paul Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team turned in one of the best overall performances of the 2024 season with both drivers posting top-10 A-main showings in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Alex Pokorski opened the evening by qualifying fifth overall in the 21-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car field after touring the third-mile clay oval in 12.680 seconds.

After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap heat race, the fifth-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car competitor slipped past Billy Kreutz on lap five en route to a third-place showing.

Following the 10-car invert, the West Bend driver started the 25-lap main event from the seventh starting spot. Alex took advantage of the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface to advance to fourth after sweeping past Tony Wondra on lap 10.

A restart on lap 14, pushed Alex back to fifth in the running order, where he finished the race won by Ben Schmidt. It was Alex’s third top-five main event finish and eighth top-10 showing in 12 MSA events contested thus far during the 2024 campaign.

Alex heads into the final four events of the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car campaign second in the chase for the division title, 27 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt. “It was a lot of fun and the track was very racey,” Alex said. “I had a close call at the end when I hooked the cushion, which cost us a position or two. It ended up being a solid night.”

Paul Pokorski qualified seventh overall out of 21 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car entries after turning in a lap of 12.743 seconds.

He started the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race outside the front row before powering around polesitter Tony Wondra to take the lead in turn two of the opening lap.

The 32-year racing veteran held off T.J. Smith in the closing laps to wrap up his second heat race victory of the 2024 season.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion took off from the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main and held his own inside the top 10 throughout the event on the way to a 10th place showing, which marked his second top-10 A-main finish of the 2024 season in six events behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.

“I thought last night went okay,” Paul said. “It seemed like the most consistent night we’ve had so far this year. The car was pretty good for qualifying, but my laps could’ve been a little smoother. I thought the heat race went really well. In the feature, we could’ve been a touch better. Overall, I’m happy with the way things went. I think for running a part-time schedule, we’re doing alright. It takes a little longer to learn things and make progress when we only run some of the races. I have to thank Aaron and Fred Pederson and Dan Hoerig for all their hard work each week on the 53A car whether I’m driving or Spyder [Akright] is driving.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for a doubleheader weekend of 360 and 410 Sprint Car racing competition. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Alex will compete with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The program will include special guest appearances from the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and Street Stock divisions with the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods also featured.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

For those unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed on www.watchfye.tv.

One night later, Alex is scheduled to wheel the team’s 410 Sprint Car with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. during the annual Corn Fest event.

The Badger Midgets will also be on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with open ceremonies slated at 6 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at Floracing.com.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Ace Hardware ( Sheboygan Falls and Kiel locations)

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have the Ace Hardware locations in Sheboygan Falls and Kiel, owned by Dick Fotsch, on board as sponsorship partners for the 2024 racing season.

Located at 1246 Fond Du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Falls Ace Hardware opened in September 2013. As a locally owned and managed Ace Hardware store, Falls Ace Hardware is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Known for being ‘the Helpful Place,’ the staff of Falls Ace Hardware offers its customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.

To contact Falls Ace Hardware, call 920-467-2900 or visit fallsace.com.

Kiel Ace Hardware is located at 1120 State Highway 67 in Kiel, Wis. To contact Kiel Ace Hardware, call 920-894-3000.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410) Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 12 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 3 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9 Heat Race Victories – 3 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3 Heat Race Victories – 2 Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Sprint Invaders Take On 34 Raceway and Peoria This Weekend!
by Bill Wright

August 13, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders are back in action this weekend, with events on Friday, August 16 at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa and the Peoria Speedway in Illinois on Saturday, August 17. In addition to the $2,000 to win events, there will be a point fund paying the top five car owners, with the overall point earner taking home a bonus $1,000 to sweeten the pot!

Friday marks the 77th feature run at 34 Raceway in Sprint Invaders history. Dustin Selvage won the event there in May, and Tasker Phillips captured the feature in June. Selvage’s win put him in a four-way tie with Matt Rogerson, Jerrod Hull and Paul Nienhiser on the all-time win list there with five. John Schulz and Josh Schneiderman have four wins apiece, and Bobby Mincer, Kaley Gharst, Matt Sutton, Ryan Jamison and Jon Agan have three. Two-time winners at the 3/8-mile oval include Joey Moughan, Chris Martin, Terry McCarl and Chase Randall. This will be the last time the Sprint Invaders have a chance to tune up on the 3/8-mile oval before the $5,000 to win “Fall Haul” there on Saturday, September 28.

The grandstands open Friday at 5 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for 6:30. Adult tickets are $18 with students and seniors admitted for $15. Kids 10 and under are FREE. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Compacts and Mini-Haulers are also in action.

Saturday will be the ninth time the Sprint Invaders have descended on the quarter-mile bullring in Peoria. Ryan Jamison is only two-time winner there, and Bobby Mincer, Jerrod Hull, Roger Crockett, Bret Tripplett, Jon Agan, and Paul Nienhiser, who won there in 2023, also have victories.

The gates open in Peoria Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Grandstand tickets are $20 with kids 10 and under FREE. UMP Late Models, UMP Hornets, B-Mods and Kid Mods will also be running.

Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (5) and in the current point standings heading into the weekend. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Tasker Phillips and Cam Martin round out the current top ten in the standings.

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain)
Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Rain)
Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Friday, September 27 - TBD
Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

1.    Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1963 (5)
2.    Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1872
3.    Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1842
4.    Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1763
5.    Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1733
6.    McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1553
7.    Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1522
8.    Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1407
9.    Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 1201 (1)
10.   Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198
11.   Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 1128
12.   Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962
13.   Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 899
14.   Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849
15.   Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833
16.   Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797
17.   Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793
18.   Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781
19.   Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669
20.   Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar
A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive
Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset
Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors
B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing
$50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental
$75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan
Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products
Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

Contingency Sponsors

Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products

 

 

TULLBORO AND FARRELL FINISH ON A HIGH
THE Tullboro team and Ryan Farrell combination completed their most recent North
Queensland Sprintcar adventure over the weekend, and despite some challenges along the
way, they managed to finish their Thunder in the Canfields campaign on a pleasing note.
Contesting the final two Thunder in the Canfields rounds last Friday and Saturday night at
Cairns Speedway, Farrell, aboard the Qld # 1 Wolf Contracting Australia supported Triple X
car, was in outstanding form, where he dominated Friday night’s feature race by leading the
entire 30-lap journey and then backed up that form by putting in a similar performance
during Saturday night’s feature race. In the process of these performances, Farrell managed
to set a new track record.
Despite finishing this year’s Thunder in the Canfields on a high, it wasn’t all plain sailing for
the Tullboro team and Farrell duo, after they were stuck down the previous weekend at
Cairns Speedway for the opening two nights with an issue. After ending night one fifth
highest in the point standings, the team and Farrell had a mechanical issue rear its head,
and it consequently saw them forced to miss taking their place in the feature-race field.
In between the two Thunder in the Canfields weekends, the Tullboro team worked hard on
resolving this mechanical issue, which was traced back to a faulty ignition, and they certainly
bounced back in the best possible way with Farrell in great form that led to them picking up
a clean sweep of the final two nights of the Thunder in the Canfields event.
Prior to the two weekends of the Thunder in the Canfields, the Tullboro team and Farrell
ventured to Mareeba Speedway, which is one hour inland of Cairns, for the King of Kerribee
event, and it resulted in the duo enjoying a solid performance, where they won the opening
of the twin-feature races and then later in the night finished just off the podium in fourth in
the second feature race, which was a full inversion of the finishing positions from feature
race # 1.
Tullboro team owner and crew chief Brodie Tulloch was really pleased, despite the
hardships, with their North Queensland campaign that saw them compete in five race
meetings over three weekends.
“This is the second time that Ryan (Farrell) and I have travelled up to North Queensland, and
we really enjoy the whole experience with the strong field of drivers and the great
hospitality shown to us by the locals for us visiting teams, especially from main rival Brodie
Davis and his car owner Leigh Holman who housed our car during our trip and allowed us
use of his workshop,” he said.
“It was very pleasing to finish our trip the way we did by winning the final two nights, and
Ryan and I really got a handle of things after the team’s misadventures from the opening
two nights in Cairns, and Ryan showed yet again that despite his veteran status he can still
well and truly wheel a Sprintcar to a high standard.”
The next outing for the Tullboro team is set to be with New Zealand star Michael Pickens for
the two-night Sprintcars Harbour City Thunda at Gladstone Speedway on September 20 and
21 that pays $10,000 to the winner each night.
The Tullboro team is currently working on securing a naming right’s corporate supporter for
the duration of the events running with Pickens. If anyone is interested, please message the
Tullboro team Facebook page for further details.
Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
• Wolf Contracting Australia
• Anytime Plant & Equipment
• TLC -Territory Logistics Company
• P&J Transport
• Matt Hall's Mobil 1 Premium Service Centre
• DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland
• Racing Fix Media
• Correct Automotive
• Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental
• Performance Racegear
• Horne Motorsport Repairs
• BHR Fabrications
• Down Under Graphics
• BK Trading
• Wrapbagz
SPECIAL THANKS: The Tullboro team had great support from Phil & Jo - P&J Transport from
Perth and Andrew & Lyn - TLC Territory Logistics Company from Darwin who were present
to help pit crew on the car.
To find out more about Tullboro and to follow their racing activities, LIKE them on Facebook
by searching Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental.

 

MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR FRED RANNARD, SR. OPEN WHEEL CLASSIC
The momentum is building for the eighth annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel Classic coming up on Saturday, September 7 at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz, British Columbia. It is a rare occurrence at the ¼ mile paved oval when fans get to witness a night of racing featuring open wheel cars only.
As usual the three classes competing will be sprint cars, dwarf cars and midgets. Cars from all over B.C. And Washington will be represented by the Can-Am Sprint Car series, the Vancouver Island Dwarf Car Club, the AMCA Bandit Dwarf Cars and for the first time the Northwest Focus Midgets will join the Agassiz midgets.
"Last year we had the largest car count, biggest crowd, most prize money paid and most giveaways for the fans that we've ever had," said Fred Rannard, Jr. "This year should be even bigger and better."
Thanks to our great sponsors approximately $15,000 in prize money will be on the line including $500 to win, $400 for second and $350 for third place in each of the three 30 lap feature races. Contingency awards will again be provided by our friends at Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products and Harding Motorsport Supply and as always there will be lots of prize giveaways for the fans.
Friday, September 6 the pits will open at 2:00 with practice from 4:00-7:00 followed by a complimentary barbecue for drivers, crews and officials. Saturday, September 7 will see the pits open at 1:00, spectator gates at 3:30, meet and greet autograph session at 5:30 with racing at 6:00.
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Thanks to the following for their support of the eighth annual Fred Rannard, Sr. Open Wheel Classic: Brian's Auto Glass, Bulldog and Sons Transport, Missile Motorsports, Jim and John Steele, Speedmart, Joe's Racing Products, Harding Motorsport Supply, Leslie McKellar Photography, Key Welding, Bob Unger, The Willison Family, Tron Fabrication, Rob Angus Real Estate, Crazy Cowgirl Beef Jerky, the Shaun in the Dirt podcast, Chris Thimer, Patty Bennett Trophies, Kurt Bliss Photos, Kinetic Signs, Jiffy Lube of Chilliwack, Fountain Tire of Chilliwack, Kent Outdoors, Lordco Auto Parts, Rutz Racing, Deming Speedway, Skagit Speedway and Vancouver Giants Hockey.

 

$5,000 to Win Cole Cup at Utica Rome Speedway Next for Empire Super Sprints

By Curtis Berleue (Vernon, NY) | After a week off from action, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to hit the track again this weekend at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. Saturday, August 17 will see the return of the Cole Cup. The $5,000 to win event is the highest paying full points event on the tours 2024 calendar.

This will be the second of three scheduled stops for the Empire Super Sprints at Utica-Rome this season, with Stewart Friesen picking up the win in the first back on July 4 as part of the CNY Speedweek. Friesen is also tied with Jason Barney for the most wins in the history of the Cole Cup, winning the first two running’s in 2013 & 2014. Barney’s victories in the event came in 2017 and 2022. Other winners of the event are Mark Smith (2016) and Davie Franek (2019).

As the series inches closer to the conclusion of the 2024 season, Jordan Poirier still sits atop the points standings with 1332 points, holding a lead of 26 points over Davie Franek (1306). Jason Barney is currently third with 1288 points, followed by Matt Tanner and Billy VanInwegen to round out the top five.

A full listing of information for this weekends event including gate prices, start times and a schedule of events will be available on both the Utica-Rome Speedway and Empire Super Sprints social media pages, along with the Utica-Rome Speedway website (www.uticaromespeedway.com).

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Saturday, August 17 – Utica-Rome Speedway - Vernon, NY ($5,000 to Win Cole Cup)

Friday, August 23 – Autodrome Granby – Granby, QC ($3,000 to Win)

Saturday, August 24 – Autodrome Drummond – Drummondville, QC ($3,000 to Win)

 

 

Dover Eager to Move Forward Following Frustrating Moment at Knoxville Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2024) - Jack Dover showcased speed throughout the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.

Dover drove for Tim Estenson Motorsports at the marquee event hosted by Knoxville Raceway last weekend, when a simple mistake proved costly.

Dover kicked off the event last Wednesday by qualifying sixth quickest. He placed eighth in a heat race and 10 th in the B Main. The team returned to the half-mile oval on Friday for Hard Knox Night and Dover continued to hone in. Out of 80-plus competitors, he qualified 10 th quickest in his group and placed second in a heat race to transfer into the main event. However, Dover didn't drive to the scales directly after the race and was disqualified.

"I've never had that in my entire career," he said. "I was so in a zone. I heard my two-way radio, but I couldn't tell you a word they said. I was pumped. I had figured the points I had and where we were sitting. We were going to have the best run I've ever had in my career at the Knoxville Nationals. I was thinking about the important things except the most important thing at that time.

"I'm very disappointed in myself. I've been doing this a long time to make a silly mistake like that. We probably would have started third or fourth row in the A Main. We've been trying this for 18 years and finally put ourselves in a good spot and I made a mistake that cost us our best run ever."

Dover hustled from 11 th to sixth in the C Main and from 21 st to 17 th in a B Main that night. He wrapped up the event the following night by charging from 17 th to 10 th in the D Main. It was the most positions gained in the race when no other driver passed more than two cars.

"I am very, very pleased with the speed we had," he said. "I was not expecting to have the speed and results that we had to be honest. The first night at Knoxville was my fourth night in a race car this season. We passed a ton of cars all week."

Dover will drive for Tim Estenson Motorsports this Friday at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.; Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.; and Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., during a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints tripleheader.

"My expectations are high," he said. "I think we can run in the top three every night. After last week I feel great. Considering it was my fourth through sixth races of the season, we had really good speed and passed a lot of cars so that makes me feel really good."

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 7 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 8 (7); B Main: 10 (6).

Aug. 9 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: DQ (1); C Main: 6 (11); B Main: 17 (21).

Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - D Main: 10 (17).

SEASON STATS -

6 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.; Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.; and Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

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"We became friends with The Briley Family of West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns a few years ago," Dover said. "They are a great family who run a great business and we're happy to have them on board."

Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.

 

 

Mallett Produces Wins at Hattiesburg Speedway and Greenville Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - GREENVILLE, Miss. (Aug. 12, 2024) - Jordon Mallett has enjoyed a strong start to August with a pair of feature victories and four top fives in four feature starts.

Mallett was triumphant each of the last two weekends, scoring a USCS Series win at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Aug. 2 and an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints triumph at Greenville Speedway last Friday.

"We've been working really hard in the shop while we had some time off," he said. "It was strange having several weeks off in the summer, but that's how the schedule played out. I'm glad to get back to work and that the hard work is paying off. I'm pleased with the direction everything has been headed."

Mallett won a heat race and hustled from sixth to second place in the dash before capturing the USCS Series main event from the outside of the front row on Aug. 2.

"Hattiesburg is a place I had a chip on my shoulder as we'd done everything but win there," he said. "We rolled in on Friday and I knew we could win. It was a matter of getting ourselves in a good position and we were really good right out of the box. We started second in the feature and took the lead the first lap and went uncontested for the whole race. I think we lapped up to fourth place. I thought I had set a moderate pace, but realized afterwards we set a very fast pace. That's always encouraging."

Mallett advanced from fifth to second place and won the dash the following night. He ended the feature with a runner-up result.

"We rolled into Saturday and picked up where we left off," he said. "It was kind of the same story with a super good race car. We won the dash and looking back that's what got us. I wish we would have ran second because the outside lane was taking off a lot better. I did all I could do to get a really good start, but I was beat by the time we got to the flagstand. I got up top and rode. I felt I had the best race car, but wasn't able to do anything with the leader on the top-dominant track."

The team ventured to Greenville Speedway last Friday for the opening round of a doubleheader. Mallett swept the night, winning a heat race from the outside of the front row before advancing from sixth to garner the main event triumph.

"We've been honing in our program and we unloaded really good," he said. "The track was super treacherous and tricky. We made the feature redraw and then I pulled the back of the redraw numbers so we started sixth in the feature. I tried to set my own pace and pick cars off as we got to them. I had a really good car and was able to work my way through there to pull off a win. We were good about anywhere we needed to go even though the top was dominant.

"I got the lead around Lap 18. I made it to second and ran the leader down. We started to get to traffic and I threw a slider at him. I started getting a chance to go to work on him. About the time I went into attack mode he broke or ran out of fuel and I just about smoked him on the straightaway. I almost junked both of us. His car woke back up and we raced down into the corner, but the same thing happened and he slowed to bring out a caution."

Mallett led the remainder of the race for his third triumph in his last five starts.

The weekend wrapped up on Saturday with Mallett maneuvering from fifth to second in a heat race and from fifth to fourth place in the A Main.

"I feel like we should have been better," he said. "We were a little bit off and the track was a little different than the night before. I knew we could run good on the top. The bottom was also there on Saturday. I only made it about six or seven laps down there before I jumped to the top. I got a real bad bounce going through a hole. I thought I was going to get upside down. When I hit the wall it broke the Jacob's Ladder. I managed to keep going, but knew our bid for the win was over. We were able to salvage a fourth-place finish. It was one of those moments that could have been a lot worse."

Mallett plans to take this weekend off before returning to action on Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 2 - Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (6); Feature: 1 (2).

Aug. 3 - Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (5); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (1).

Aug. 9 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (6).

Aug. 10 - Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (5); Feature: 4 (5).

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 13 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 24 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

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"Porter Commercial Refrigeration is a huge supporter of our team," Mallett said. "They are always stepping up to help us however they can and we really appreciate the partnership."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Captures First Career Knoxville Raceway Victory During 360 Knoxville Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson achieved a life-long dream by not only winning at Knoxville Raceway, but doing it during the 360 Knoxville Nationals.

Johnson highlighted a career-best week and a half at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World' by winning a preliminary night of the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank on Aug. 1.

"Part of me felt it was a long time coming," he said. "We've ran 360s there for about five years. To do it at a moment like that was huge. It made me realize I'm very fortunate. It was really cool."

Johnson guided a Dennis Gainey owned race car to the 14 th quickest qualifying time. He then advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race and caught the pole position for the A Main. Johnson led all 20 laps for his first-ever victory at the track.

"The invert definitely helped and it was a good night to start on the pole," he said. "It also helped we had a really good car. I was able to maneuver through traffic and pick cars off as needed."

Johnson ranked eighth in overall event points following the preliminary nights, giving him the eighth starting spot in the A Main on Aug. 3. He battled inside the top 10 all night before ending a career-best ninth.

"I was a little bummed at first because I felt we had a fifth- or sixth-place car," he said. "It was really tough to pass. Trying to get by some cars I hurt myself. I got stuck spinning my tires trying to slide someone. All in all, a top 10 at the 360 Knoxville Nationals isn't anything to complain about."

Johnson shifted gears to drive for Aaron Long during the 410ci winged sprint car action at Knoxville Raceway last week. The team advanced from 12 th to sixth during a B Main at the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank on Aug. 4. Johnson opened the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's last Thursday with a run from 14 th to 11 th in the main event.

The breakout night came one evening later during Hard Knox Night as Johnson timed in ninth quickest in his group and won a heat race. He maneuvered from 13 th to eighth in the A Main.

"For when we went out and qualified it was a huge improvement from the night before," he said. "I felt pretty good. The track was more bottom dominant. We were up to seventh and I made a mistake clipping the berm, but other than that it was a good night. I was hoping to make the A Main to put ourselves in a decent spot for Saturday. For that team not racing there and it being their fourth race this year it shows how much speed their car has. We were all pleased the result."

The strong outing lined Johnson up on the outside of the seventh row in the B Main on Saturday. He quickly advanced inside the top 10 before the night ended early with a crash.

"I feel like every time we hit the track all week we got better," he said. "They were able to learn off me and I was able to learn off them. We kept getting better and more to my liking toward the end. I felt we had a very fast race car. I think it was a mistake on my part trying too hard. I knew we had a fast car. I drove it in the middle where there was some moisture. I caught a slick spot and it turned the car around.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to drive for Aaron Long and his team as well as for Dennis Gainey and his team the week before. It was my best Knoxville Nationals in both divisions and was a lot of fun."

Johnson will return to his race car this weekend to compete Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., during the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 1 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (1).

Aug. 3 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Feature: 9 (8).

Aug. 4 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 24; Heat race: 7 (8); B Main: 6 (12).

Aug. 8 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 34; Heat race: 3 (2); Feature: 11 (14).

Aug. 9 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 8 (13).

Aug. 10 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - B Main: DNF (14).

SEASON STATS -

36 races, 1 win, 11 top fives, 24 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., for the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Blondie Motorsports

"I was fortunate enough that Dan and Carlene Afdahl reached out to join our team," Johnson said. "They support plenty of sprint cars around the area and it is special that we were chosen to partner with."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Selects Dominic Scelzi to Race for Team This Week as Family Grows

Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2024) - Trey Starks has chosen Dominic Scelzi as a fill-in driver for this Saturday's event at Skagit Speedway.

Starks and his wife, Ally, are expecting their son to be born this week so the focus shifts to the growing family. Scelzi, a long-time friend, is flying in from California Saturday morning to drive for Starks in both the 410ci and 360ci winged sprint car divisions at the high-banked track in Alger, Wash.

"With everything that is going on it's best to bring someone else in and who better than Dominic," Starks said. "I did this for him essentially for his second kid even though he ended up still running. I can't think of anybody else I'd have do this."

Starks leads the 410 sprint car championship standings by 46 points and the 360 sprint car championship standings by 100 points.

"It's a race we can't miss," he said. "This is one of two or three weekends where they do this running both classes. I don't know if that (running the 360 division) was necessarily our goal to start. I guess if we weren't leading the 360 points it wouldn't be something we'd worry about. We've done so well in that class this year it's something we're sticking with. It'll be an exciting week all around."

Starks is the leading feature winner at the track this year as he has captured a division-best three 410 sprint car wins, a division-best four 360 sprint car victories and even a sportsman sprint car triumph.

Scelzi recently finished fifth at the track during the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals - an event he won in 2023.

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 9 wins, 15 top fives, 16 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 19 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 24 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

World of Outlaws Headline Three Sprint Car Divisions Competing at Jackson Motorplex This Week During the 46 th Annual FENDT Jackson Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 12, 2024) - It's FENDT Jackson Nationals week at Jackson Motorplex.

The elite dirt oval hosts three straight nights of racing this weekend with the gates opening at 4 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p.m. each evening as the marquee event runs Thursday through Saturday.

Two sprint car divisions will be in action every night, culminating with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in a $25,000-to-win main event Saturday night. The World of Outlaws will also battle on Friday in a $12,000-to-win main event.

The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing encompass the racing program on Thursday. Points accrued from their respective programs will lead into the finale with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing competing in a $2,500-to-win A Main on Friday and the MSTS 360 Sprint Cars in a $5,000-to-win A Main on Saturday.

David Gravel enters the weekend leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 98 points over 2018 FENDT Jackson Nationals winner Donny Schatz with two-time defending champion Carson Macedo (130 points back). Giovanni Scelzi (204 points) and Buddy Kofoid (252 points) are also currently in the top five. Logan Schuchart - the 2020 and 2021 event champion - Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss and Kraig Kinser round out the top 10 in the World of Outlaws standings, respectively.

Sam Henderson holds a two-point advantage over Brant O'Banion in the MSTS 360 Sprint Cars championship standings. Jacob Hughes is 32 points behind Henderson with Corbin Erickson 33 points back and Dylan Opdahl 36 points out of the lead.

Lee Goos Jr. is seven points ahead of Brandon Bosma in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing championship standings at Jackson Motorplex. Matt Johnson sits 12 points from the top spot with Jake Greenwood 23 points behind Goos Jr. and Amelia Eisenschenk 25 points back.

The fun at the track begins on Wednesday featuring a fan fest with live music starting at 7 p.m. Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend. Stay tuned for a release showcasing all of the activities for the fans surrounding the event.

Also of note, Shawn Neisteadt will host Race Day Live! at the beer garden from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Special guests will join him for interviews each night.

Race tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Thursday - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Friday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Saturday - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Kubota High Limit Racing blasts into Placerville Speedway August 17th

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…The High Rollers of Kubota High Limit Racing make their much-anticipated debut at Placerville Speedway on Saturday August 17th, when the annual “Gold Rush Classic” invades the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Grass Valley native and current Placerville resident Brad Sweet brings the point lead into the West Coast Swing. The Placerville Speedway stop hands out $12,000-to-win and is the final Winged 410 Sprint Car event of the season at the quarter mile.

Sweet has six wins on the season and sits atop the standings over Indianapolis, Indiana’s “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney; Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks; St Helena’s Rico Abreu and Clovis phenom Corey Day, who is fresh off a third place run at the Knoxville Nationals.

California favorites who have competed locally this year that will be sure to challenge the national contingent include Bradway Memorial winner and current NARC point leader Justin Sanders of Aromas, multi-time Placerville winner this year Shane Golobic of Fremont, 9-time track champion Andy Forsberg from Auburn, recent Forni-Humphreys Classic winner Dominic Gorden of Clovis, along with Fresno’s Dominic Scelzi, Clarksburg’s Justyn Cox, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, Lemoore’s Cole Macedo and others.

Kubota High Limit Racing was founded by former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, along with co-promoter Brad Sweet, the five-time Outlaw champion.

“When Kyle Larson and I started the Kubota High Limit National Series we wanted to grow events and visit tracks that produce great racing across the United States,” Sweet commented after the schedule was released. “Placerville Speedway is always action packed and I’m excited to compete aboard my NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 car in front of my hometown crowd. The Gold Rush Classic is an event I’ve won before, and I look forward to trying to do so again on August 17th.”

The Gold Rush Classic also begins the final stretch of Sprint Car racing at the track this season. The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Redwood is fast approaching over Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday August 31st and September 1st.

Both nights of the Posse Shootout will feature Winged 360 Sprint Cars and the High Sierra Industries Wingless Spec Sprints. The double header will showcase the rich history of Placerville Speedway like everyone has come to love during Legends Night. The event had become so popular however, that it’s now coined as Legends Night(s) “The Epic Double.”

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is Reserved at the Kubota High Limit Racing Gold Rush Classic on Saturday August 17th. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-081724

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow.

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Gold Rush Classic

Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend
Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend

 

 

Tanner Carrick Scores 6th Win of 2024 Friday at Ocean Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Making the trip to Ocean Speedway over the weekend to take part in the track’s Johnny Key Classic weekend, Tanner Carrick was dominant on Friday night as he scored his sixth win of the season before picking up a sixth place finish during Saturday’s Johnny Key Classic finale.

“Friday night we were really good, and if it wasn’t for a caution, I think we would have worked our way further up the back half of the field,” Tanner Carrick said. “The 360 program has been strong the last few weeks and with some big 360ci events coming up later on in the Fall it is a great feeling for us.”

Friday night, Carrick kicked the weekend off by timing the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T entry in 4thquickest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Carrick did not let the prime starting position go to waste as he mashed the gas and powered his way to the important heat race win.

By way of his win, Carrick made himself eligible for the Trophy Dash where his two pill lined him up on the front row of the four-lap shootout. Getting the jump, the Lincoln, CA driver was able to race into the lead and never look back as he grabbed the win and earned the pole for the 30-lap feature event.

When the green flag was displayed to the field, Carrick continued to flex his muscle as he did all of Friday night. Getting the jump, Carrick quickly reached the back of the pack and began racing his way through the back of the field.

Not phased whatsoever by slower traffic, Carrick was able to pass cars at will as the laps continued to click off.

A late caution bunched the field back up, but Carrick was not to be denied on this night as he powered his way to his sixth feature event win of the 2024 season.

Back in action for one final race of the year at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA, Carrick got off to another good start as he timed in 2nd fastest in time trials amongst the 27 cars that made their way to the track for the Johnny Key Classic.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick raced to a second-place finish which locked him into both the feature event as well as the Trophy Dash.

Gridding the field from the second row in the Dash, Carrick slipped back to a fifth place finish which placed him in the third row for the Johnny Key Classic feature event.

As the race came to life, Carrick settled into fifth for the opening laps, before he moved into fourth on the 10th lap, and found himself on the podium by the halfway point as he commandeered the third position.

Running in third as the laps clicked down and the end of the race drew closer, Carrick slipped back to fourth on the 20thlap and was back to fifth on the 25th circuit.

Struggling to maintain his position in the last few laps of the race, Carrick fell back to sixth on the 27th lap where he went on to finish.

“Saturday night we were solid up until the midway point of the feature,” Carrick said. “We made good progress early then I couldn’t do much and lost a few spots. Still, good to get a win, and now I’m excited to get back in the 410ci car and race with the High Limit Series this week.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 41, Wins: 6, Top 5’s: 22, Top 10’s: 29

ON TAP: Carrick is slated to battle with High Limit Racing as the series makes it’s debut in CA this week. He is slated to compete in Tulare, CA on Thursday, Hanford, CA on Friday, and Placerville, CA on Saturday.

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

 

 

Ashton Torgerson Scores Pair of 7th Place Finishes in Sprint Car Action

PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning home to California to compete in his family owned winged 360ci sprint car with the scheduled midget races in PA rained out, Ashton Torgerson had a very consistent weekend as he picked up two seventh place finishes during two nights of action at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA.

Kicking the weekend off on Friday night, Torgerson wasted no time shaking any sprint car rust off as he timed in second fastest in time trials after going out very late in the qualifying session.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Torgerson slipped back during the eight-lap race as he finished sixth and knocked himself out of Dash eligibility.

Still, locking into the feature event the Glendale, AZ pilot lined up in the 17th starting position with 30-laps to make a run through the field.

When the race came to life, Torgerson was slowly able to begin his march towards the Top-10. Racing into 14th just before the halfway point, Torgerson moved into 12th on the 16th lap.

Continuing to work around the immaculately prepared Ocean Speedway surface, Torgerson took over 10th on the 19th lap. Though time was running out, he continued to get better as the race drew on. Moving into 9th on the 20th lap, Torgerson then found himself up into the seventh position on the 21st lap.

Once in seventh, he settled in and capped Friday night off with the Top-10 finish.

Returning to the track on Saturday night for another night of winged 360ci sprint car action, Torgerson again timed in well as he stopped the clocks sixth quickest of the 27 drivers that had checked into the pit area for the Johnny Key Classic.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Torgerson got the jump and took control of the race. Leading from flag to flag, Torgerson picked up the win and earned a spot in the Trophy Dash.

Drawing the one for the Dash redraw, Torgerson led the field to green for the 4-lap shootout to set the first four rows of the ‘A’ Main event.

Finishing second, the Xtreme Outlaws Midget Series regular was on the fornt row of the 31-lap feature event as he started alongside Bud Kaeding.

When the race went green, Torgerson slipped back to third, but was back into second by the fifth lap. Running well with the lead pack of cars, Torgerson continued to battle for second and third until he slipped back to fifth on the 14th lap.

After slipping back, the youngster continued to look for a way back forward but opened himself up and fell back as far as eighth as he worked around the coastal bullring.

Battling between seventh and eighth for the final six laps of the feature event, Torgerson was able to secure seventh on the final lap and cap his weekend off with a pair of Top-10’s as he now shifts his attention to 410ci action this week.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-59, Wins-5, Top 5’s-15, Top 10’s-39

ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will continue to race at home as he is now set to take on High Limit Racing Thursday night in Tulare, CA, Friday night in Hanford, CA and Saturday night in Placerville, CA.

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

 

Doran Binks’ Swanson Leads Wire to Wire

In Mission Foods No. 77 and Pads Points Lead

As Series Makes First Visit to Jennerstown Speedway

JENNERSTOWN, Pa., Aug. 11 — The USAC Silver Crown series’ first event ever on

Jennerstown Speedway’s 0.522-mile asphalt oval Saturday night was record-setting and memorable for Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson. Driving the Mission Foods No. 77, the seven-time series champion led all 100 laps of the feature to extend his record for the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown victories in history to 44.

Swanson lapped through sixth place, taking the checkered flag a whopping 3.907 seconds before Dakoda Armstrong, the runner-up, did the same. It was Swanson’s fourth win of the year, and it extended both Swanson and Doran Binks Racing’s lead in the point standings.

It was a team effort. The Doran Binks crew made numerous changes to their Lanci Ford-powered car to trim 0.295 seconds from the best lap they ran in Friday’s practice sessions to the 18.019-second lap Swanson put down in qualifying on Saturday. That was an automatic new track record and it extended his record as the driver with the most poles in series history to 52. It was the team’s fifth pole so far this year.

The pressure was intense for the first half of the race. Defending champion Logan Seavey, who started second, was only 0.457 seconds behind Swanson when the first of two caution flags waved on lap nine. That yellow lasted for three laps and it flew after the eighth-place driver, Kaylee Bryson, had a mechanical issue.

Seavey was 0.670 seconds behind Swanson at the one-quarter mark, but Swanson had a 1.023-second lead when the final caution flew on lap 29 when Nathan Moore spun and hit the Turn 1 wall after contact with Tyler Roahrig.

Armstrong took second from Seavey on that restart but Seavey got him back on the following lap, lap 33. They were all still close to Swanson’s car, which is also sponsored by Glenn Farms and Wilke Orthodontics, and on lap 35 Swanson’s advantage was only 0.32 seconds. He set the fastest lap of anyone in the race on lap 36 with a time of 18.223 seconds, however.

Armstrong passed Seavey for second again on lap 42. While they were battling, Swanson increased his lead to over 1 second by lap 43. He was 1.202 seconds ahead of Armstrong at the halfway point.

The margin dropped to about half a second around lap 60, but it was back to a full second five laps later. Swanson was 1.302 seconds ahead of Armstrong on lap 75, and then he was able to pad his lead to over 2 seconds by lap 83 and over 3 seconds by lap 89. He was 4.255 seconds ahead on lap 97.

Following Swanson, Armstrong, and Seavey at the checkered were Taylor Ferns in fourth and Bobby Santos III in fifth. C.J. Leary, Justin Grant, Nathan Byrd, Kyle Steffens and Trey Osborne rounded out the top 10.

It was the 15th different track where Swanson has won a USAC Silver Crown race, another all-time record.

“The car was pretty good,” Swanson said in victory lane. “The handling went away a little halfway through, but not enough to keep us from winning. It’s a fun track. I appreciate the work of the Doran Binks team, the support of our sponsors, and for all the people who came out tonight.”

Swanson had competed at Jennerstown only once before, as he drove a late model here in 2021. Another member of the Doran Binks team, David Doran, drove in ASA stock car races here in the past.

Swanson is a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis. Doran Binks Racing is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.

Swanson and Doran Binks Racing had a 31-point advantage in the point standings over Justin Grant and Hemelgarn Racing going into Jennerstown, 423 to 392. They left Pennsylvania with a 55-point edge, 499 points to 444.

This coming weekend is huge for the series, as it has a race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., on Friday, Aug. 16 and another one the following day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. The series closes out the month with a race at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Ill., on Saturday, Aug. 31. The entire 14-race schedule can be found at usacracing.com.

The USAC Silver Crown series’ races are streamed live by Flo Racing.

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

Zearfoss one spot from Knoxville Nationals A-Main appearance; Jackson Nationals highlights coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – It was a heartbreaking moment for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, and although the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native was one spot short of a Knoxville Nationals A-Main start – finishing fifth from ninth in the Saturday B-Main – there were plenty of shining moments, launching his entire Knoxville Nationals effort with a seventh-place score in Wednesday’s preliminary main event.

Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, started 11th in his preliminary main event attempt, battling ahead to the aforementioned seventh-place finish to secure his Saturday evening B-Main appearance.

Regardless of the overall outcome, the effort was outstanding, already aiming to keep his momentum alive in the upcoming Jackson Nationals in Jackson, Minnesota.

“So close on Saturday,” Zearfoss stated. “We had a great week so there’s nothing to hang our heads about. Just a great effort by this entire team and all of our partners. Just needed a little bit more, that’s all. Regardless, we have another big week ahead. Every weekend is a new weekend.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17.

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Merchandise: http://www.brockzearfoss.com/shopping/

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 11

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

 

Dietrich concludes Knoxville Nationals campaign in Saturday’s B-Main; Upcoming agenda weather pending
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing did their best to qualify for the 50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale on Saturday, August 10, and despite all attempts, they were a tad short, capping their four-day campaign 16th in Saturday’s B-Main, transferring through the evening’s C-Main just prior.

Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, launched his Knoxville Nationals preliminary effort with a 16th-place score in Wednesday’s A-Main, and although a sound finish, he was just short of a “lock in” spot forcing the Gettysburg native to Friday’s Hard Knox. Dietrich raced on to finish 15th in the last chance A-Main, setting up his eventual C-Main start for Saturday.

Nonetheless, Dietrich is already home and ready to get back to work, setting aim on a Central Pennsylvania/Ohio/New York trio on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 16-18; all still to be determined.

“We had a great trip to Knoxville. Made the best of it despite missing the A,” Dietrich, a ten-time winner in 2024, said. “Just a big thanks to Gary Kauffman and all of our partners for giving us the opportunity to go out there and compete. It’s the toughest race in the country. All we can do now is reset to get back at it this weekend.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Weather pending, Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a routine campaign in the Keystone State, set to visit Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Selinsgrove Speedway in consecutive fashion Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. Schedule could change pending forecast with visits to Sharon Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway also in the mix.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 36

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

 

Xavier Doney enjoys Knoxville Nationals experience; POWRi triple next for the Schnee-Lawson House Car
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (August 12, 2024) – In all, a great effort and a great Knoxville Nationals experience for Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing, capping the four-day “Granddaddy Of Them All” at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with a D-Main start on Saturday, August 10. Doney, a recent WAR Sprints winner at Lake Ozark Speedway and ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprint car, was scored 15th in his D-Main appearance, activating all preliminary competition with an 18th-place finish in Thursday’s B-Main.

With his preliminary results short of a “lock in” position, Doney’s Knoxville Nationals effort continued on Friday, August 9, participating in the Hard Knox program giving competitors one last chance to improve their starting positions for Saturday’s finale. The Odessa, Missouri, native raced on to finish 13th in the second of two B-Mains, thus placing him in the aforementioned Saturday D – a valiant effort for the Knoxville Nationals rookie.

Although the coveted Knoxville Nationals are officially in the books, Doney’s busy August agenda is far from over, already aiming ahead at a trio of POWRi 410 starts on Friday through Sunday, August 16-18. The POWRi trio will consist of three Missouri tracks beginning with a stop at Midway Speedway on Friday, August 16.

In addition, Natalie Doney, Xavier’s younger sister and Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars teammate, will also be in action during the coming weekend, set to take on 305 action at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 17.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will resume their 2024 campaign with a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series three-pack across the Show-Me State on August 16-18 visiting Midway Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and Missouri State Fair Speedway in consecutive fashion.

Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will also be in action at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 17, set to compete in the 305 Sprint Car division.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

Westfall on top with BOSS Series at Waynesfield; USAC schedule continues at Red Hill Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (August 12, 2024) – With USAC National Sprint Car commitments on hold until Thursday, August 15, Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports had the opportunity to venture out, returning to Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (BOSS) competition with a visit to Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Saturday, August 10. The last minute visit resulted in victory for the Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native, outdueling Ricky Lewis in a lap-to-lap nailbiter for his first BOSS triumph of the year.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, started sixth on the BOSS feature grid, kicking off preliminary action with the fastest time within his respective group, followed up with a runner-up finish during heat race competition.

Although the win was Westfall’s first with BOSS, it was not his first all together, securing his first triumph of the year at Paragon Speedway in late June. Additionally, Westfall is certainly no stranger to BOSS competition, nor victory lane, securing two titles in three years before making the jump to USAC.

“That was fun and much needed,” Westfall was quick to add. “Indiana Sprint Week was a tough stretch, but to come out of that and get a victory right away is pretty motivating. We’ve always ran pretty well at Waynesfield, so to get back there and get a win is special. Just a big thanks to Ray Marshall for his continued support. He’s the one that makes all of this possible.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Thursday, August 15.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 7

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

 

Greg Wilson so close at Tri-City Raceway Park; August agenda still undetermined
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 12, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (August 12, 2024) – Greg Wilson’s last minute decision to visit the Keystone State certainly paid off, and although the former All Star champion and Benton Ridge, Ohio, native was short at attaining a much wanted victory, he was close, capping his three-race weekend with a runner-up finish at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 11. A close battle, Wilson was in charge before losing the top spot to Apollo’s AJ Flick, edged-out at the line by less than a second.

Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, commenced his eventual three-race weekend with a visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday, August 9, followed by the Phil Walter Classic at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 10. Although a rough start to the weekend, not finishing at Lernerville, Wilson rallied big at Clinton County, driving ahead from 20th to finish 12th.

Wilson’s runner-up finish at Tri-City resulted in his ninth top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing his top-ten tally to 12.

“So close to getting that first win of the season. Just a tad short,” Wilson expressed. “In all, a fun weekend in Pennsylvania for our team. Can’t thank Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, and DNC Hydraulics for making all of this possible, and my family – they’re the backbone of this operation and I couldn’t do what I do without them. We’re not too sure of the plan for this weekend, but we’ll figure something out soon.”

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

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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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.

 

 

Eliason and RSR cap Knoxville effort in Saturday’s B-Main; West bound to California

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2024) – It was a hard-fought effort in the Hawkeye State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), eventually concluding their 2024 Knoxville Nationals attempt with a B-Main start in the four-day finale on Saturday, August 10. Eliason, who rallied ten positions to finish 14th in his respective preliminary A-Main on Thursday, August 8, finished seventh in Saturday’s B-Main, commencing action from row two.

Although short of attaining a starting position in Saturday’s 50-lap “Granddaddy Of Them All,” Eliason and RSR are content with their Knoxville Nationals performance, already setting aim on a West Coast road trip with High Limit Racing that begins August 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway.

“It was our goal from the start to make Saturday’s A. That’s what everyone is there to do. Unfortunately, we were a little short, but we had a solid package all week and we’re content with our progress,” Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, said. “Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for the opportunity. This program is still relatively new, but it’s been a great experience and I’m extremely grateful. Here’s to a big trip on the West Coast.”

ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing West Coast Swing through California, Oregon, and Washington beginning with stops at Thunderbowl Raceway, Kings Speedway, and Placerville Speedway on Thursday through Saturday, August 15-17.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale.

Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 10 Top-Tens: 21

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

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.

 

 

Randall and TKS Motorsports thrilled with Knoxville Nationals effort; Jackson Nationals on deck

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2024) - Two major weekends at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” resulted in two major accomplishments for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, racing on to qualify for each of the country’s biggest events for their respective divisions; the 360 Knoxville Nationals and the coveted Knoxville Nationals featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Although shy of the ultimate goal, the eventual end outcomes were perfect in their own right, capping the evenings 23rd and 22nd, respectively.

Impressive enough, the young man out of Waco, Texas, earned top-five scores in each of his Nationals preliminary efforts, highlighting said starts with a fourth-place result in Wednesday’s Knoxville Nationals main event on August 8. The top-five, mixed with a four-spot rally to win his respective heat race, allowed Randall to lock himself into Saturday’s 50-lap “Granddaddy Of Them All.”

Randall and TKS Motorsports finished second in their 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary feature on August 1, advancing ten positions from 12th on the starting grid.

“Just an incredible effort by this entire TKS Motorsports team. I know we didn’t have the A-Main results we wanted, but to put together two solid weeks like that says so much and I’m proud of everyone,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “This was a total team effort and everyone plays an important role. The Nationals may be done, but we still have work to do. Here’s to continuing our successes this weekend at Jackson Motorplex.”

As noted, Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with the Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex. Certainly no stranger to the state-of-the-art complex, Randall is a recent winner, clinching a $7,000 payday after leading every lap on July 26.

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17. The annual Jackson Nationals will award $25,000-to-win on Saturday.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 25

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 - led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday. Qualified for 360 Knoxville Nationals and Knoxville Nationals A-Mains; scored 23rd and 22nd, respectively.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
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News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

Brown earns top-ten in Knoxville Nationals, awarded Mr. Sprint Car; Missouri State Fair on coming agenda

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 12, 2024) - Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put it all together in their 2024 Knoxville Nationals effort, not only qualifying for Saturday’s coveted 50-lap program featuring the world’s most talented open wheel aces, but racing on to secure a top-ten outcome - sixth at the final checkers after starting one position worse.

Brown, who secured a top-ten finish in Thursday’s preliminary main event to “lock in,” used his Knoxville Nationals success to attain the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award; a $6,500 prize. Given annually, the Mr. Sprint Car achievement is awarded to the driver who accumulates the most points during all of Iowa’s prestigious events; 360 Knoxville Nationals, Capitani Classic, Front Row Challenge, and Knoxville Nationals.

“A solid week for our Casey’s | FVP team. Didn’t draw the best number in our preliminary night on Thursday, but to go out late and still record the fourth-fastest time says so much about our program. That set the tone for our entire week,” Brown, ace of the Brian Brown Racing, Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, said. “We struggled a tad in our preliminary feature on Thursday…just kinda overcompensated from Sunday night and really couldn't’ get going. We decided to go back to our old notes and return to the basics for Saturday’s 50-lapper. It ended up working out…hot lapped well and the first 25 laps were really solid, as well. I don’t think the break at halfway really helped us much because I thought we were good enough to pass a few more cars.

“Regardless, just a solid 50 laps. Very, very proud of our team, as well as all of our partners. Ten days can make for a long stretch, especially at that level. Everyone faced off well against adversity and never quit working. In the end, we were the most consistent car in winning the Mr. Sprint Car Award, so that should say enough right there.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a POWRi start at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, on Sunday, August 18.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 23

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

 

Schatz bests field in Friday’s Hard Knox to secure Knoxville Nationals A-Main; Jackson Nationals begins Friday

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5888 (-98)

Dates: Wednesday through Saturday, August 7th-10th
Event: Knoxville Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Wednesday: 18th (19th)
Thursday: Did Not Compete
Friday: 1st (1st)
Saturday: 13th (21st)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 12, 2024) - It was a roller coaster week for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, with plenty of highs and lows in between. In fact, the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion did not secure his Knoxville Nationals A-Main appearance until Friday, August 9, when the Fargo, North Dakota, native claimed victory in the Hard Knox program.

Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, won the Hard Knox main event from the pole position, forced to compete in Friday’s “last chance” event after failing to attain enough points through preliminary competition on Wednesday, August 7; he finished 18th in the evening’s A.

After setting Friday’s fastest qualifying time, Schatz had a little help in his heat race, as Jack Dover (3rd) missed the scales and the ensuing disqualification lifted Schatz (4th) into a transfer spot. With the main event lined up on qualifying times, Schatz earned the pole.

“It wasn’t the prettiest, but this is the Knoxville Nationals, and I guess sometimes you’ve got to be lucky too,” Schatz said of his Friday victory. “I guess when it happens to you it’s great, and when it doesn’t happen to you it’s not so great… You’ve got to take it in steps. The first thing you’ve got to do is get it in the show.”

The Hard Knox victory allowed Schatz to start 21st in the 50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale on Saturday, August 10 - just behind the eventual Saturday B-Main transfer cars. The 11-time Knoxville Nationals champion drove through to finish 13th.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, August 16-17.

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

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

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

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

2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 43
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 23
Top-10s: 38

 

 

WILMOT RACEWAY 2023 TRACK AND 10X IRA 410 WINGED CHAMPION BILL BALOG LOCKED INTO KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FINALE

(Wilmot, Wis., Friday, August 9, 2024)--Bill Balog known as the North Pole Nightmare originally from Alaska now Hartland, Wis., gave himself a birthday present by locking in a spot for the top 16 starting positions in the Knoxville Nationals Saturday, August 10 "A" Main feature.

A North Pole High School graduate, Balog,10-time Interstate Racing Association(IRA) Champion plus the reigning 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410 Winged Outlaw Sprint Car Season Series Champion, became the first ever representative of both the series and the track to secure a berth in the prestigious final race of the "super bowl" of sprint car racing held in Knoxville, Iowa.

Included among Balog's many victories, are three IRA Founders Night Main events at Wilmot, where the IRA was founded over 50 years ago, in 2016, 2017 and 2020.

A solid performance in the preliminaries on his birthday on Thursday, August 8, locked Balog into his first ever Nationals A main in his first fill season campaigning on the national World of Outlaws traveling tour.

With Wilmot Raceway quiet the weekend of August 10 preparing for the upcoming Kenosha County Fair, many will be tuned into Facebook as well as DirtVision which broadcast's the Nationals Live, and MyRacepass which is a live feed scoring system for updates on one of the most successful drivers to compete in Wilmot's 74-year history.

Wilmot Raceway resumes action on Fair opening night, Wednesday, August 14 as the grandstand action features the Lift Pro/Hepfner Racing Products Wings Series 604 Winged Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, Unified Street Stocks and B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair of Kenosha and Lindenhurst, IL Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars.

On Thursday, August 15 will be Badger Truck & Tractor Pulls with combine demolition derby prelims.

PI Motorsports Tractor & Truck Pulls with the combine demolition derby finale plus fireworks highlighting the Friday, August 16 program.

On Saturday, August 17, the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprint Cars have their final 2024 appearance at their birth place in the Annual Roger Iles Tribute. Wisconsin Auto Meter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wilmot Raceway Catalyst Exhibits WingLESS Sprints plus 11-75 Sports Complex IRA Lightning Sprints complete the all open wheel sprint car show.

The fair grandstand events conclude with the traditional International Demolition Derby on Sunday afternoon, August 18.

For information on Wilmot Raceway check the official website wilmotraceway.com, the track Facebook page, or phone the track side race line 262-862-2090. For fair information check kenoshacofair.com, the fair Facebook page or phone 262-862-6121.

 

 

KLOTZ AND COMETIC PRESENTING 2024 OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN MIDGETS

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (August 8, 2024) – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdowns at both the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Irwindale Speedway will feature Midgets competing for a five-figure payday of $10,000 to win each 2024 feature. Klotz has joined the action as the 2024 sponsor for the Klotz Synthetics Midgets, presented by Cometic Gasket.

The 2023 edition of Midgets at Open Wheel Showdown saw an all-star field of competitors with the all-time winningest USAC Silver Crown driver Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. prevailing for the $10,000 prize.

Open Wheel Showdown Los Angeles, racing at the half-mile Irwindale Speedway, has been announced for 2024. The event coming this November 22-24 has attracted another world-class field of asphalt Midgets. Swanson returns and will be joined by 2023 Pink Lady Classic Sprint Car winner Evan Margeson of Tacoma, Wash., the world’s youngest Midget champion and current NASCAR XFINITY rookie Jesse Love of Menlo Park, Calif., versatile racer Nathan Byrd of Sun City, Ariz., and a plethora of strong competition from the Northwest. National talents Todd Bertrand of Brookyln, CT., Mario Clouser of Auburn, Ill., and NEMA standout Avery Stoehr of Freetown, Mass. are also entered.

Irwindale last hosted asphalt Midgets at the 2011 Turkey Night Grand Prix where Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong triumphed against a field which included Bryan Clauson, Kyle Larson, Kody Swanson, Chris Windom, and many other drivers who have made professional careers in the sport.

The 2023 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas was a revival of national asphalt Midgets at the .375-mile Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time since 2011 as well. Swanson’s victory in the 40-lap feature came over teammate Todd Bertand, 2023 Little 500 winner Jake Trainor of Medway, Mass., Tanner Swanson, and Ione, Calif.’s Justin Grant.

In 2024 the Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas hits the track on November 14-16 before traveling west to Irwindale the following weekend. Both Open Wheel Showdowns include Winged Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Super Modifieds competing.

Registration is open for both Klotz Synthetics Midgets presented by Cometic Gasket events at www.OpenWheelShowdown.com Registration is just $155 and sets the tire selection order at each event.

 

 

DEBBY REMNANTS CLAIM PENN CAN; CRSA TURNS ATTENTION TO THUNDER MOUNTAIN

Press Release By: Marty Czekala | August 8, 2024

SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. – CRSA officials and Penn Can Speedway officials have called off Friday's running of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series due to rain.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby continue to pour into Pennsylvania, leaving officials with no choice but to pull the plug on Friday's event.

“We hope everyone stays safe and hope the best for everyone impacted by the storm,” said Mike Emhof, CRSA promoter.

Emhof, Keith Beach and his team at Penn Can Speedway are in talks to find a new date for this race, initially scheduled for June 14. Stay tuned to CRSASprints.com or follow on Facebook and X @CRSASprints for further updates.

"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" now focuses on Saturday's event at Thunder Mountain Speedway, which is also part of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. Can’t make it out? Action can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

AFTER TWO MONTHS OFF BRODY ROA RETURNS TO RACING SATURDAY AT SANTA MARIA

(Cypress, CA, August 7) After more than two months on the sidelines, 2023 Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series champion Brody Roa will return to action this Saturday night at one of his best tracks, the Santa Maria Speedway. Roa will be steering the beautiful Jayson May #8M 360 powered car against a strong field of 410s in his eighth race of the year.

Roa’s last appearance came at the annual Salute to Indy at Perris Auto Speedway on March 25th. On that night, the Garden Grove, California racing star finished third in the main event. However, the 410 engine in May’s car suffered some damage. That engine is still on the operating table, so the team is installing the 360 for this week’s show. It is the same 360 that Roa drove to a win over a field of USAC/CRA 410s at Santa Maria two years ago this weekend.

In nine USAC/CRA races at Santa Maria dating back to 2017, “The Pride of Garden Grove” has four wins, two runner-up results, and one third-place finish. He only placed out of the top three two times.

“It has felt like an off-season,” Roa laughed about his two months out of the saddle. “At this point, I feel like I have retired. I have missed it. It is not that easy being off that long. Part of the plan this year with the family was to take some time off. But these two months were kind of an unplanned time off.”

“I am running Jayson’s car again with his 360 that we won all those races with a couple of years ago,” Roa continued. “It is the same one we won with in the CRA race two years ago at Santa Maria. Hopefully, we can do the same thing this Saturday. That would be a nice way to come off the layoff. I know that engine, and I know that it runs. At the end of 2021 and into 2022 we really worked on it. I know that thing is a hitter and I know it can do it. I have all the confidence in the world going into this weekend.”

While he has not raced in two months, Roa has still had an impressive season. Despite a broken drive shaft in the Jack Yeley Car knocking him out before the main event at Cocopah in March, a nasty crash in hot laps at Mohave Valley in April, and a rainout at Kern in May, Roa has finished in the top four in four of the five mains he has started this season. His totals include victories in two Inland Rigging Ultimate Sprint Car Series races at the Bakersfield Speedway on April 20th and May 18th. The only race he was out of the top four was when he placed eighth at Perris on April 27th.

“I think we had the package to make it five wins in the five races, but we were just working through some bugs,” Roa offered on his year thus far. “The 410 deal is still pretty new for Jayson. We have had some issues. They build their own motors, and they are working through those issues. Their 360s are really good, and I know the 410 will get there.”

Check with Roa in the pits after Saturday’s last race to pick up one of his great looking 2024 #8M racing shirts.

To see if Roa can do it on Saturday at Santa Maria, the gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will start at 5:00, and the first race will start at 6:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.

Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.

@roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @simpsonracegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil

Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results

03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main

04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out

05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main

05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

 

 

MUST SEE RACING TO MAKE TWENTIETH APPEARANCE AT BERLIN SATURDAY

August 9, 2024 – Holly, Michigan - When the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts returns to action this Saturday night August 10, it will be a small milestone of sorts. It will be the twentieth appearance of the series at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.

Berlin Raceway was part of the inaugural MSR season with an event on September 25, 2010. In fact, Berlin has hosted at least one event each season since. Some years the series has appeared at Berlin Raceway as many as three times in a single season.

It’s no secret that Berlin Raceway fans love their winged sprints as evidence of the huge crowds that regularly attend MSR events. Berlin Raceway has also been the site of some very exciting MSR events over the past fourteen years.

Saturday’s twentieth edition looks to rival past events with a strong group of contending drivers who plan to entertain fans with another night of thrilling winged sprint car action.

Current points leader Joe Liguori is expected to compete and try to build on his current points lead.

Defending champion Jason Blonde is also entered and is looking to pick up his first MSR victory of the season. Blonde was victorious in the 2023 MSR season opener at Berlin.

Other expected entrants include five-time MSR champion Jimmy McCune, Brady Allum, Teddy Alberts, Adam Biltz, Tom Geren, Rick Holley, Bobby Komisarski, Ryan Litt, Kevin Mingus, Charlie Schultz, Dorman Snyder, Aaron Willison, and many more.

Weather conditions for Saturday’s Berlin Raceway are expected to be near perfect. A high of 71 degrees, and virtually no chance of rain, will greet fans and competitors this weekend.
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Late Models and More Coming to Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA August 6, 2024): After a highly successful Fan Appreciation Night, Tri City Raceway Park is getting ready for the stretch run of the 2024 season. With just five races left on the 2024 schedule, there will be an exciting change of pace to the racing program set for this Sunday, August 11. The ULMS Late Model Series will be back at the big Venango County oval for the first time since 2021.

“We are so pleased that the fans came out to support us on Fan Appreciation Night,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “We hope that they enjoyed themselves and liked what they saw and that they make plans to come back before the curtain falls on our first season of operation,” he added. “This Sunday would be a great time for all to see the return of the ULMS Late Models.”

“We are excited to be back at Tri City Raceway Park,” said ULMS Series Director Trevor Zuver. “The race will pay $5,000 to win and $500 to start, so we expect a good turn out of racers,” he added. Zuver anticipates that this purse structure will be the norm for 2025, with some higher paying races mixed into the schedule. “I hope this event is successful because we do want Tri City on our schedule for the years to come.”

One driver that Zuver has confirmed will be Max Blair, of nearby Centerville. “Max cut his teeth at Tri City, and he was a big advocate for this race to be added to the schedule,” Zuver explained. “He does not get to race so close to home very often, so he is really looking forward to this.”

Zuver’s ULMS regulars will be led into battle by Michael Lake. The Uniontown driver currently sits atop the series standings in this, his rookie season with the touring series. Logan Zarin, of Moon Township, has committed to the event, along with Dave Stamm, of Millmont. Dylan Lewis will make the long tow from Oakland, MD, and Jon Rohacevich will carry the flag for the Empire State.

Regional talents like Jared Miley, the winner of the last ULMS race held at Tri City, and Alex Ferree, a recent ULMS winner, will be ready to go.

And, Franklin’s own Tyler Wyant will continue his development as a Late Model racer at a track that he mastered as a teenager driving a Pro Stock. Wyant has made several Pro Stock appearances at Tri City this season, so maybe fans will get to see him race in two divisions!

In addition to the ULMS Late Models, the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be racing, along with the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks and the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars. The 21st Century Energy Group Modifieds will have the week off, but they will return for the big Ryder Memorial event sanctioned by the BRP Modified Tour on August 18.

There is a tremendous battle for the top spot in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. Bob Felmlee is clinging to a one-point lead over two-time and defending track champion A.J. Flick. Matt Farnham picked up his second victory of the season last week, and he will face challenges from Andy Cavanaugh, Jeremy Weaver, Jack Sodeman, Jr., and many more!

In the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, Rod Laskey now leads Pat Fielding by twenty-eight markers in the quest for the track championship. Josh Seippel is also in contention for the title. Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, Jason Kimmy, and Bobby and Jake Whitling are just a few of the other racers who could snatch a win!

John Mollick still has a firm grip on the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Car standings. But, Blaze Myers Brent Rhebergen, Arnie Kent, and Joe Buccola are ready to step into victory lane, too.

Ticket prices for this special event will be $20 for adults. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be $18, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be free. Pit passes will be $40, except for those age two or under. They will be admitted to the Pits for $15.

The pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Late Model hot laps will be at 5:45, with qualifications immediately thereafter. The heat races will follow.

Mark your racing calendars for the Ryder Memorial on August 18. The BRP sanctioned Modifieds will be back with a double feature program on September 1 as part of the big Oil Region Labor Day Classic.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing is presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

CRSA READY FOR FIRST TWO-IN-TWO OF SEASON

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Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 7, 2024 – Photo By: Dylan Terry

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products are ready for a weekend road trip to Penn Can Speedway Friday and Thunder Mountain Speedway Saturday for rounds three and four of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series.

For Penn Can, this is the makeup race from June 14 that was rained out. It will be the 34th time "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" takes to the track in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania It is the first of two trips on the 2024 calendar.

As for Thunder Mountain, this is the second trip this season to the high-banked facility in Center Lisle. The track hosted the season opener in which defending series champion Jordan Hutton kicked off the season with a win.

Here’s a look at what to expect for the weekend.

Tune In: Both races can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV, with Marty Czekala on the call. Penn Can can also be seen on Race Report TV. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.

Last Time Out: CRSA traveled to Fonda Speedway July 27 for the second round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

Looking to tie the record for CRSA wins at Fonda with four, Jordan Hutton took the win over Jeff Trombley with a last-lap pass around the outside in turn two.

The win was Hutton's third of the season, making the driver of the No. 66 a perfect two-for-two in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

“It means a lot to win at Fonda,” said Hutton, whose win rate at Fonda is at 44 percent. “I saw him go low entering one when the white flag came out; I said, 'I got him now.’”

Trombley was half a mile away from scoring his 14th career CRSA victory, which would have tied him with Danny Varin, Josh Pieniazek and Scott Goodrich for all-time victories. The win would’ve also been his first since 2022. However, a cylinder dropped into the corner, causing Trombley's No. 3a to lose power.

Points Standings: With a fifth-place finish at Fonda, Tomy Moreau increased his points lead in the CRSA standings to 36 after seven races over Kyle Pierce.

Pierce is in a tight battle for second as Dalton Herrick has closed in for the spot with three points separating the two drivers.

After a violent flip that he walked away from last weekend, Blake Warner has lost ground in the championship race. He is now 75 points behind Moreau. Ron Greek rounds out the top five, 86 points behind.

The rest of the top 10 is John Cunningham sixth, Hutton seventh, Adam Depuy eighth, Jerry Sehn Jr. ninth and Cliff Pierce 10th.

For the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, the top four in points are separated by six markers. Billy VanInwegen holds a four-point lead on Herrick, Hutton is third five back and Kyle Pierce is fourth six behind.

Embrace the Grind: August will be a busy Month for the CRSA Sprints, as five races, including a pair of two-in-twos, will be contested in the eighth month of the calendar.

The series was scheduled to run at Utica-Rome Speedway last Friday but was rained out.

The weekend after Penn Can and Thunder Mountain, CRSA has another two-in-two at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play events.

Finally, the month ends Aug. 23 when CRSA heads to “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon” Brewerton Speedway for the first time in series history. It will be the first time in recent memory a 305 Sprint race will be contested on the 1/3-mile facility.

Last Time at Penn Can & Thunder Mountain: The last time the 305 Sprints were at Penn Can on King of the Can, Kyle Pierce took the checkers. On one of the biggest weekends of the year at the 3/8-mile facility, “The Flyin' School Teacher" made his way from fourth to the front. It was a bounce-back win for Pierce after a tough season.

For Thunder Mountain, Jordan Hutton took the lead on lap seven from Johnny Smith and Billy VanInwegen to beat 24 other drivers and Mother Nature in the season opener.

The defending champion enjoyed the bottom throughout the race, but at the halfway point of the 25-lap feature, Hutton took advantage of it to win by five seconds. It was Hutton's first-ever top-five at Thunder Mountain.

Herrick’s Heirs: Dalton Herrick is one of the drivers to watch out for this weekend. The 2022 series champion in the No. 29 has the second most top fives of any driver at Penn Can at eight, including a win in PA in July 2022. Last time at Penn Can, Herrick finished fifth after starting 11th.

As for Thunder Mountain, Herrick is on another level. Leading the categories with four wins and nine top-fives, Herrick knows how to find his way to victory. Last May, Herrick put No. 29 in fourth place.

“We’ve been good there, but trying to figure out the new surface,” said Herrick in a preseason interview. “It’s always suited our style. One of those places that has a ton of bite and suited my style. I want to lean on something against the fence and hammer the top.”

By the Numbers: At Penn Can, the average car count since 2014 is over 19. 72 drivers have finished in the top five all-time and 25 drivers have recorded a checkered flag. Jeff VanSteenburg and Joe Kata lead the way in wins with three.

For Thunder Mountain, 12 drivers have taken a checkered flag and 45 drivers have recorded a top five finish. While Herrick is on top, Dana Wagner is second with four top five finishes. The average car count has been under 20 cars since 2012.

From the Frontman: “It’s great to return to the Southern Tier! We haven’t raced down there in about two months and we’re looking forward to great shows with great fans at Thunder Mountain and Penn Can.” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoters: “The team here is excited to have the CRSA Sprints back for their first of two showings of the 2024 season. Mike and his team always bring a great show and we know our fans love it.” ~ Keith Beach, Penn Can Speedway

“Thunder Mountain is a high banked track, very wide and gives lot of room for racing. We’re excited to welcome the CRSA Sprints back to the track after they kicked off our 2024 season.” ~ Karl Spoonhower, Thunder Mountain Speedway

Up next: CRSA has another two-in-two of the season Aug. 16 and 17th at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play races.

Standings

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1096 pts

2. 9K Kyle Pierce -36

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -39

4. 21B Blake Warner -75

5. 28 Ron Greek -86

6. J27 John Cunningham -129

7. 66 Jordan Hutton -140

8. 99 Adam Depuy -158

9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -169

10. 4 Cliff Pierce -196

Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 331 pts

2. 29 Dalton Herrick -4

3. 66 Jordan Hutton -5

4. 9K Kyle Pierce -6

5. 21B Blake Warner -21

6. 28 Ron Greek -25

7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -28

8. 22 Tomy Moreau -30

9. 18 Timmy Lotz -36

10. 1NY Mark Reynolds -49

Previous Winners @ Penn Can

1. Jeff VanSteenburg (3) 2008, 2010, 2013

2. Joe Kata (3) 2013x2, 2014

3. Chuck Alessi (2) 2007, 2008

4. Eddie Strada (2) 2015, 2016

5. Josh Flint (2) 2016, 2020

6. Kyle Pierce (2) 2021, 2023

7. Billy Jaycox Jr. (1) 2007

8. Jim McCaffrey (1) 2007

9. Brian Davis (1) 2008

10. Matt Tanner (1) 2008

11. Tyler Rice (1) 2011

12. Tommy Martocci (1) 2011

13. Mike Kiser (1) 2012

14. Brittany Tresch (1) 2012

15. Brian Carber (1) 2012

16. Jeremy Quick (1) 2014

17. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015

18. Brian Krummel (1) 2016

19. Thomas Radivoy (1) 2017

20. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2020

21. Jeff Trombley (1) 2021

22. Kevin Nagy (1) 2021

23. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022

24. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2022

25. Tim Iulg (1) 2023

Previous Winners @ Thunder Mountain

1. Dalton Herrick (4) 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021

2. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007

3. Jamie Russell (1) 2007

4. Jeff VanSteenburg (1) 2012

5. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015

6. Kyle Smith (1) 2016

7. Brian Krummel (1) 2016

8. Eddie Strada (1) 2017

9. Peter Dance (1) 2022

10. Ron Greek (1) 2022

11. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2023

12. Jordan Hutton (1) 2024

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

5. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

6. 99 Adam Depuy 1

7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1

Heat Winners

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3

2. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

4. 99 Adam Depuy 2

5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

7. 88C Chad Miller 1

8. 23 John Smith 1

9. 25G Tyler Graves 1

10. 18C Dan Craun 1

11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

12. 33 Scott Landers 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

14. 17E Ethan Gray 1

15. 28 Ron Greek 1

16. 21B Blake Warner 1

17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

19. 99K Mike Kiser 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4

2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 3

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 3

5. 29 Dalton Herrick 3

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2

8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2

9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2

10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 4s Johnny Smith 1

13. 48a Alysha Bay 1

14. 77 Matt Rotz 1

15. 99 Mike Kiser 1

16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1

17. 99 Adam Depuy 1

18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1

19. 28 Ron Greek 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 9K Kyle Pierce +32

2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28

4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

5. 99 Adam Depuy +24

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41

2. 99 Adam Depuy 25

3. 77 Matt Rotz 20

4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10

6. 3a Jeff Trombley 10

7. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

8. 28 Ron Greek 9

9. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

10. 21B Blake Warner 6

11. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

12. 121 Steve Glover 5

13. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

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Justyn Cox puts on charge at Forni-Humphreys Classic/ High Limit West Coast Swing Up Next

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…Competing at the Forni-Humphreys Classic this past Saturday night in Placerville, Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing battled their way from 13th starting to secure a sixth-place finish by the conclusion.

“Last Saturday was a good day, not the exact finish we wanted, but we had to dig out of a hole and the team worked well to change a steering box from qualifying to the heat race,” Cox said.

He began the evening by qualifying 12th in Group B time trials aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.

Starting from sixth in the heat race, after replacing the steering box, Cox got up on the wheel and carved his way forward to claim third, transferring into the Forni-Humphreys Classic feature.

The heat race finish placed him on the inside of row seven for the 30-lapper. Cox raced around 10th over the first half of the race and then fought his way into ninth on lap 16, before charging into seventh with 10-circuits remaining.

The 30-year-old picked up another position on lap 25 and crossed under the Ron Stahl checkered flag in sixth.

“Passing in heats at Placerville is pretty tough, so we really rebounded well and helped save the night for the most part,” stated Cox. “In the main we were good. It’s hard to get going at times, especially with such a deep field, so we’ll take a sixth-place finish after starting from 13th.”

Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing now get set for an aggressive stretch of races coming up over the next month. It all begins with Kubota High Limit Racing converging in the Golden State this coming week.

The BHR No. 42x will roll into Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare for the $25,000-to-win “Thursday Night Thunderbowl” event on August 15th. One night later the team then tackles the $20,000-to-win “Peter Murphy Classic” at Kings Speedway in Hanford.

The triple header all finishes up at Placerville Speedway on Saturday August 17th, with the $12,000-to-win “Gold Rush Classic” invading the red clay.

Once that big weekend is complete, it will then be time for the $100,070-to-win “Gold Cup Race of Champions” at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico.

“I’m looking forward to all the big stuff ahead,” Cox commented. “Our next month is all with High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws, so it’s going to really test us. I hope for some solid runs and to see how we stack up against the best.”

𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Placerville Speedway Quick Recap-

Saturday August 3: Qualified (12th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)

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Thursday August 15: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare – Kubota High Limit Racing (Thursday Night Thunderbowl)
Friday August 16: Kings Speedway in Hanford – Kubota High Limit Racing (Peter Murphy Classic)
Saturday August 17: Placerville Speedway – Kubota High Limit Racing (Gold Rush Classic)

 

 

LIGUORI ENTERS BERLIN EVENT WITH MSR POINTS LEAD

August 7, 2024 - Holly, Michigan - Heartbreak is something Joe Liguori is all too familiar with. Two years ago, it appeared as if he would win his first career Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts championship. Heading into the series finale he held a slim point advantage over Charlie Schultz. All he had to do was finish ahead of Shultz and the title was his.

In his heat race he had a driveline come apart and he was forced to the pits and unable to finish. After repairs, he would have to start at the rear of the field. When the dust had settled, he came two positions short of finishing ahead of Schultz and lost the championship.

Then last season he was forced to sit out most of the campaign due to repeated engine issues. A wasted season in Liguori’s eyes.

Now he finds himself atop the current point standings with a comfortable lead. But how comfortable? Only Liguori can answer that question.

The Liguori name has been famous for heartbreak unfortunately. His grandfather Ralph Liguori was often the victim of misfortune. Many times, the elder Liguori would be leading, or in contention for a good finish only to be bitten by bad luck. Blown motor, crash, mechanical failure, you name it, he experienced it. The younger Liguori himself often jokes about the Liguori jinx.

It appeared that 2024 would be different. He kicked the season off with the biggest win of his career. He won the 10K ‘Children’s Dream Fund 50’ co-sanctioned MSR / BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series event in Florida. He took the points lead prior to the July 26 Sandusky Speedway event.

But bad luck crept up again, and he lost a motor at Sandusky. Liguori’s friends John Reiser and Adam Biltz stepped up and let him drive their car to hold the points lead. It wasn’t the finish Liguori wanted, but it was a finish.

Liguori returns to competition this Saturday night August 10 at Berlin Raceway. Liguori will be behind the wheel of the car he has a lot of confidence in. The Hurricane chassis he nearly won the 2022 MSR championship with, and the car he has won all his career MSR feature victories with.

“At Sandusky I thought we were pretty competitive, and then another engine issue” explains Liguori. “We got off to a great start this year. Engine issues have been our downfall the last couple of years. There's nothing you can do. It is what it is.

“We decided to put the Hurricane back together for this weekend’s Berlin race. We haven’t run that car since South Boston a couple years ago when it crashed. Our spare motor was sitting in that car so that’s why we decided to get the car back out. It’s taken us a year and a half to afford the parts to put back on it.

“This is the car I won in at Anderson, South Carolina and Montgomery, Alabama. It’s actually Troy DeCaire’s favorite race car. He won a lot of races in it for George Rudolph and Dick Fieler. It’s an old car built in 2000 and has been fixed a few times. Every time it gets fixed it seems to get better.

“Everything’s looking promising this weekend if all the cards go in the right direction. We’re hoping the good luck we’ve had with this car in the past stays on our side this time and it stays there for a while” concluded Liguori.

For more info on this Saturday’s August 10, 2024, Berlin Raceway event please visit http://www.mustseeracing.com

 

 

Sharon Speedway Hosts 16th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial with Ryan Blaney Family Foundation to Raise Money for Alzheimer’s

 August 6, 2024

(Hartford, OH)...The 16th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial will be held at Sharon Speedway on Saturday, August 17, at Sharon Speedway. This race focuses on remembering the late Lou Blaney, while also honoring him by raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will include the "410" Sprint Cars racing for $12,000 to-win/$1,200 to-start and the BRP Modified Tour.

The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was founded in 2018 by Lou’s grandson, Ryan Blaney, and his family, and they work hard to make a difference for Alzheimer’s patients and the families and caregivers that surround them. On Saturday, August 17, the RBFF will provide many opportunities to donate to the cause while experiencing the excitement of the night.

The Lou Blaney Memorial will include a raffle auction and a silent auction. Some items that will be in the silent auction include signed racing gloves worn by Dave, Dale, and Ryan, along with replica helmets, merchandise bundles and more! The silent auction will go live for viewing on Friday, August 16, with bidding beginning on Saturday morning. All bidding will take place online, with the link to register being released on social media on the 16th.

Attendees will also be able to check out Ryan’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy for a donation of $5. With the donation, you will be able to see it up close and can take a photo with it.

The RBFF is encouraging attendees to wear a Lou Blaney or Lou Blaney Memorial shirt of their choice to participate in the “Lou Out” sponsored by Colonial Companies. Colonial Companies has had a long-standing, supportive relationship with Lou Blaney and the Blaney family. Those who wear said shirts can enter a free raffle drawing for a chance to win $100.

10 winners will be chosen, thanks to Colonial Companies generous donation. Make sure to stop by the “Lou Out” tent in the Fan Zone to enter the raffle. Donations will also be taken to receive more raffle tickets for extra chances to win.

The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation booth will also be set up in the Fan Zone, selling merchandise and providing Alzheimer’s information to those in need. Lou Blaney Memorial shirts will also be sold in the Fan Zone and on the backstretch.

Funds raised from the night will be donated to the Mahoning Valley and Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For more information regarding the RBFF and the efforts they will be hosting that night, please contact Leah at leah@ryanblaneyfamilyfoundation.org.

 

 

Paul Pokorski lands familiar 4 in Plymouth top 10

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 6, 2024 – After campaigning a No. 4 car under the Pokorski Motorsports banner for 29 seasons, Paul Pokorski returned to the driver’s seat of the car his son, Alex, now pilots on a full-time basis for the Akright Auto Racing Team and turned a solid top-10 A-main showing in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

With Alex off for the night to attend a wedding, Paul opened the night by qualifying 11th overall in the 25-car field with a lap of 13.407 seconds. The 32-year competitor rolled off from the fifth starting spot in the second eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race needing a top-five finish to transfer to the 25-lap A-main. However, Pokorski slipped back one spot to place sixth, which put him in the B main.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion started second in the 12-lap B main and dueled throughout the race with polesitter Scott Conger before coming home with a second place showing to advance to the A-main.

“I was a little disappointed with the results from qualifying and the heat race,” Pokorski said. “I felt the car was down a bit on power, but I thought it may just be me. The B-main went about as well as expected. I had a really fun battle for the last four or five laps with Scott Conger. Scott’s a good friend and always a really clean racer. So, I had no concerns about running close to him and it was a lot of fun. I wish we had just been one spot better, but it really made no difference because we were both going to start the feature event.”

The West Bend, Wis. driver started 17th in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event and used the high and low side of the multi-groove racing surface to advance eight spots and secure a ninth place showing in a race won by Joseph Hintz.

Pokorski’s run from 17th to ninth netted him the Hard Charger Award in the 25-lap A-main.

“I didn't have any grand plan in the A main,” Pokorski said. “We just tried some things outside of the ordinary to learn and make some progress. I was happy with the result. Going from 17th to ninth was about as well as I could have expected. We took the motor out on Sunday because I wasn’t happy with the way it was performing and we did find some issues. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the night. I’m sure we’ll get our engine figured out this week, so we, hopefully, will have a great night next week when Alex gets back in the car.”

Alex Pokorski will return to the seat of the No. 4 Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team car for the next Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

The evening will also feature the finale of the 2024 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Countryside Designs, Inc.

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have Countryside Designs, Inc. on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Founded in August 2002 under the direction of owner/architect Brian Breit and located at 7573 Jills Court in West Bend, Wis., Countryside Designs, Inc. offers large and small custom home design and planning services, specializing in lake homes, boat houses, old word timber barns, as well as log and timber framed homes. Design services for home additions and renovations are also available.

For more information on what Countryside Designs, Inc. has to offer, visit 262-707-3603.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 11
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 8
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 11
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Austin McCarl and Brian Brown at Top of MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings!
by Bill Wright

Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2024 – Austin McCarl and Brian Brown have currently separated themselves from the rest of the field in the race for MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings and a quest for the $6,500 top prize. Things continue tonight on night #1 of the 63rd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s.

McCarl currently leads Brown, Kerry Madsen, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Kasey Kahne, Justin Peck, Jamie Ball, Jake Bubak and Parker Price-Miller.

About MPV Express

MPV is a locally owned and operated trucking company based out of Little Rock, AR. MPV is dedicated to building and maintaining long-term relationships with their customers and providing unrivaled freight solutions all while maintaining the highest level of service. They maintain a fleet of tractors and trailers that currently service 32 states. Their trucks are GPS equipped to provide real time updates and tracking for our customers. It all started in April 2003 with one driver, one truck, and a vision to expand on the need for dependable customer-oriented service.

Current 2024 MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” final standings…

2024 – 1. Austin McCarl, Iowa, 178 points; 2. Brian Brown, Missouri, 176 points; 3. Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 135 points; 4. Emerson Axsom, Indiana, 129 points; (tie) Cole Macedo, California, 129 points; 6. Justin Peck, Indiana, 121 points; (tie) Kasey Kahne, Washington, 121 points; 8. Jake Bubak, Colorado, 119 points; (tie) Jamie Ball, 119 points; 10. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 114 points.

History of the Southern Iowa SprintWeek Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings…

2023 - 1. Anthony Macri, Pennsylvania, 203 points ($6,500); 2. Chase Randall, Texas, 199 points ($2,500); 3. Brian Brown, Missouri, 186 points ($1,000); 4. Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN, 184 points; 5. Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 178 points

2022 – 1. Aaron Reutzel, Texas, 264 points ($6,500); 2. Giovanni Scelzi, California, 254 points $2,500); 3. Brian Brown, Missouri, 236 points ($1,000); 4. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 232 points; 5. Kyle Larson, California, 224 points

2021 – 1. Gio Scelzi, California, 267 points ($6,000); 2. Brian Brown, Missouri, 240 points ($2,500); 3. Justin Henderson, South Dakota, 211 points ($1,000); 4. Cory Eliason, California, 200 points; 5. Shane Golobic, California, 182 points

2019 - 1. James McFadden, Victoria, Aust., 276 points; 2. Aaron Reutzel, Texas, 257 points; 3. Cory Eliason, California, 234 points; 4. Brian Brown, Missouri, 213 points; 5. Parker Price-Miller, Indiana, 205

2018 - 1. Carson Macedo, California, 330 points ($2,000); 2. Gio Scelzi, California, 287 points ($1,250); 3. Terry McCarl, Iowa, 256 points ($750); 4. Tim Kaeding, California, 240 points; 5. Cory Eliason, California, 233 points

2017 - 1. Brian Brown, Missouri, 332 points ($1,500); 2. Greg Hodnett, Pennsylvania, 261 points; 3. Brad Sweet, California, 238 points; 4. Ian Madsen, New South Wales, 236 points; 5. Trey Starks, Washington, 218 points

2016 – 1. Jamie Veal, Victoria, 271 points ($2,500); 2. Ian Madsen, New South Wales, 257 points ($1,000); 3. Danny Lasoski, Missouri, 222 points ($500); 4. Terry McCarl, Iowa 221 points; 5. Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, 217 points.

2015 – 1., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 277 points ($2,500); 2., Danny Lasoski, Missouri, 275 points ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 259 points ($500); 4., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 246 points; 5., Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, 234 points.

2014 – 1., Brian Brown, Missouri, 296 points ($2,500); 2., Mark Dobmeier, North Dakota, 271 points ($1,000); 3., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 257 points ($500); 4., Ian Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 232 points; 5., Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Texas, 219 points.

2013 - 1., Kevin Swindell, Tennessee, 312 points ($2,500); 2., Brian Brown, Missouri, 288 points ($1,000); 3., Kyle Larson, California, 285 points ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 268 points; 5., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 250 points.

2012 - 1., Kyle Larson, California, 350 points ($2,500); 2., Brian Brown, Missouri, 276 points ($1,000); 3., Tim Kaeding, California, 268 points ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 253 points; 5., Tim Shaffer, Pennsylvania, 246 points.

2011 - 1., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 321 points ($2,500); 2., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 291 points ($1,000); 3., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 259 points ($500); 4., Daryn Pittman, Oklahoma, 237 points; 5., Tim Shaffer, Pennsylvania, 227 points.

2010 – 1., Sammy Swindell, Tennessee, 276 points ($2,500); 2., Brooke Tatnell, New South Wales, Australia, 229 ($1,000); 3., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 219 ($500); 4., Bronson Maeschen, Iowa, 215; 5., Brian Brown, Missouri, 207.

2009 - 1., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 276 points ($2,500); 2., Brian Brown, Missouri, 253 ($1,000); 3., Johnny Herrera, New Mexico, 239 ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 224; 5., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 213.

2008 - 1., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 314 points ($2,500); 2., Billy Alley, Nebraska, 274 ($1,000); 3., Brooke Tatnell ($500), New South Wales, Australia, 271; 4., Tyler Walker, California, 261; 5., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 233.

2007 – 1., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 266 points ($2,500); 2., Kaley Gharst, Illinois, 252 ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 249 ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 192; 5., Jonathan Allard, California, 182.

2006 – 1., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 309 points ($2,500); 2., Billy Alley, Nebraska, 247 ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 227 ($500); 4., Don Droud, Jr., Nebraska, 201; 5., Gary Wright, Texas, 187.

2005 – 1., Billy Alley, Nebraska, 303 points ($2,500); 2., Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 258 ($1,000); 3., Daryn Pittman, Oklahoma, 235; 4., Jesse Hockett, Missouri, 227; 5., Jesse Giannetto, Iowa, 214.

2004 - 1., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 217 points ($3,000); 2., Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 183; 3., Zach Chappell, Oklahoma, 182; 4., Tim Kaeding, California, 165; 5., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 160.

2003 – 1., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 238 points ($2,500); 2., Erin Crocker, Massachusetts, 186; 3., Travis Rilat, Texas, 183; 4., Kerry Madsen, New South Wales, Australia, 177; 5., Terry McCarl, Iowa, 175.

2002 – 1., Ricky Logan, Arkansas, 202 points ($1,500); 2., Jason Johnson, Louisiana, 186; 3., Daryn Pittman, Oklahoma, 171; 4., Brad Furr, California, 170; 5., Kasey Kahne, Washington, 160.

Those seeking information on the two participating tracks of the MPV Express Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award are encouraged to visit their websites at www.knoxvilleraceway.com and www.oskychallenges.com, respectively.

 

 

Tanner Carrick 2nd at Forni-Humphreys Classic

PETERSEN MEDIA: Fresh off of a win at Placerville Speedway one week ago, Tanner Carrick and the Carrick Motorsports team returned to the famed bullring on Saturday night with $8585 on the line for the winner, and after a hard fought battle with Dominic Gorden, Carrick ultimately settled for a second place finish.

“Clark and everyone gave me a great car, I just made a mistake when we were out front on traffic and it cost us a win,” Carrick said. “Gorden was good, and he was even better in open track so once we got out front after that caution he was tough to catch.”

With 35 cars checked into the pit area for the track’s crowned jewel for weekly action, Carrick timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T in seventh fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick raced his way into the second position but needed to get to the top spot to guarantee a berth in the redraw. Finishing second, Carrick has some good fortune on his side and ended up being the fastest qualifier in his heat to transfer so earned that redraw spot.

Pulling the four in the draw, Carrick got off to a great start when the 30-lapper went green on the freshly groomed Placerville Speedway. Racing into third on the eighth lap, Carrick continued to patiently work his way forward amongst the lead group of cars.

Taking over second on the 12th lap, Carrick slid into the lead in front of the packed crowd on the 14th lap as the leaders raced through extremely dense traffic. Leading two laps, Carrick would need to quickly get out of the gas on the 16th lap and it allowed Dominic Gorden to close and take over the lead before the first stoppage of the race came on the 18th lap.

When the race resumed, Carrick settled into second as Gorden quickly gapped the field before the yellow flew a lap later. The next restart saw Gorden again gap Carrick as he held down second and waited until traffic came into play in the closing laps.

Not quite able to close like he had hoped in the final laps, Carrick closed his night out with a hard fought second place finish.

“When there is big money on the line you obviously push a little harder to get those wins, and I think I pushed a little too hard too early and it bit us,” Carrick added. “Still, a great night and a good result heading into some big races the next month.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 39, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 21, Top 10’s: 27

ON TAP: Carrick and team will travel to Ocean Speedway this Friday and Saturday night for the Johnny Key Classic.

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

 

 

Justin Sanders 4th at Forni-Humphreys Classic with Dale Miller Motorsports

PETERSEN MEDIA- Checking in at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night and taking part in the lucrative Mark Forni-CJ Humphreys Classic, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports continued to run extremely well on the hill as Sanders tallied a fourth place finish after taking the green flag from the eighth starting spot.

“We had another good car, but the way the track was and the way our draw went it kind of hurt us,” Justin Sanders said. “We had a couple of really long green flag runs to get going, but it was tricky to make up ground and we just kind of took what we could, and I made a couple of mistakes pushing it. ”

35 cars packed into the pit area at Placerville Speedway, and Sanders got the night underway by timing the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in 4th fastest after going out very late in the qualifying session.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders flexed his muscle early as he mashed the throttle and left the field behind. Surging to the win, Sanders punched his ticket into the 30-lap feature event and also earned a spot in the redraw where the eighth placed him in the fourth row of the main.

Following a track prep session prior to pushing out for the ‘A’, Sanders was set for action as he took his spot in the fourth row. When the race came to life, the Aromas, CA pilot quickly moved into sixth as over half of the race clicked by before a stoppage was needed.

During the extended green flag run Sanders continued to search around the extremely slick surface as moved into 5th on the 10th lap before taking the fourth spot as the red flag was needed on the 18th lap.

Making an uncharacteristic mistake when the action resumed, Sanders slipped back to eighth as he slipped over the edge of the rack but wasted no time making up for lost time.

As the laps clicked off Sanders was back into fifth on the 25th lap, and then raced into fourth with just three laps left in the race.

When the 30-lapper came to a close, Sanders capped the night off with a fourth place finish.

“I was trying to use that restart to make some momentum and get some driver forward, I just misjudged a little,” he said. “Thankful to have a fast car to drive, and looking forward to trying again at Chico, CA in a few weeks.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 9, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-9, Top-10’s-9

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders will return to action on August 21st in Chico, CA.

 

Triple Dose of Iconic Missouri Venues for POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League August 16-18

Belleville, IL. (8/6/24) Adding to a robust yearly seasonal schedule of outstanding and premier open-wheel events, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next headline a triple shot of Show-Me-State destination dirt tracks with visits to Midway Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, and the Missouri State Fair Speedway on August 16-18.

Debuting at Midway Speedway, in Lebanon Missouri, on Friday, August 16th the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will headline ‘The Showdown Nationals presented by Start2Finish TV’; additional classes of competition are also slated to include the POWRi-sanctioned Super Stock, B-Mod, Pure Stock, and Midwest Mod divisions as well as the crowd-favorite Crown Vic class for a full night of on-track enthusiasm.

Returning in heightened anticipation to the ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks’, in Wheatland Missouri, on Saturday, August 17th the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will showcase a night of on-track adrenaline festivities with additional classes of competition scheduled to include the POWRi 305 Sprints, POWRi Super Stock, and USRA Stock Car divisions.

Headlining competition at the historic half-mile in Sedalia Missouri to conclude the Missouri State Fair activities as well as the triple-threat Missouri sweep; classes scheduled to compete include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, POWRi B-Mod, and POWRi Super Stock divisions.

Friday, August 16 | Midway Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:30 PM
Hot Laps 7:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496434.

Saturday, August 17 | Lucas Oil Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps 6:30 PM
Racing to Follow
Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/490998.

Sunday, August 18 | Missouri State Fair Speedway Details:
Pits Open: 12:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 5:30 PM
Engine Heat: 5:45 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Racing to Follow
Additional event-specific details can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496437.

The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League for each night will be 1.$5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-20:$500. All Non-Qualifiers: $100.

Current Top-10 placements in the 2024 points in the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League standings will receive one FREE pit pass for each night of entered competition on August 16-18.

All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

Complete Midway Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews, and facility features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting Midway Speedway on Facebook | 22301 Hwy B Lebanon, MO 65536.

Additional details including the yearly schedule, guest information, and driver dashboard can be accessed online at www.lucasoilspeedway.com or follow along on Facebook and Twitter | 18842 Speedway Drive Wheatland, MO 65779 | (417) 282-5984.

More information on the Missouri State Fair Speedway including fair times and prices can be found on Social Media Platforms or at www.mostatefair.com | 2503 West 16th Street Sedalia, MO 65301 | 660-530-5600.

Sign up for a subscription and catch all the excitement LIVE or ON-DEMAND, visit www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

POWRi to Sanction Texas Sprint Series; Start2Finish Signs as Presenting Series Sponsor

Belleville, IL. (8/6/24) Adding attraction within the Lonestar State, Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. (POWRi) is excited to announce the sanctioning of the Texas Sprint Series (TSS) for the 2024 racing season and beyond. In a move that promises to elevate the series to new heights, POWRi's involvement will bring enhanced organization, media coverage, and competitive opportunities to the Texas-based sprint car series.

As part of this thrilling development, Start2Finish TV, a growing name in streaming services and promotion, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Texas Sprint Series. This partnership is set to bring a fresh wave of enthusiasm and professional support to the series, benefiting drivers, teams, and fans alike.

“The sanctioning by POWRi and the sponsorship from Start2Finish mark a new era for the Texas Sprint Series,” stated Chris Walters, Director of the Texas Sprint Series. “These partnerships will not only boost the operational aspects of our series but also offer our competitors greater exposure and more opportunities to highlight their talents.”

Debuting in 2024 in a Texas-sized POWRi 410, Elite Outlaw, and Texas Sprint Series Showdown at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track during the Fall Double-Header. Featuring the fast-paced actions of the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints, running in conjunction with the Elite Outlaw Sprints, as well as the introduction support of the POWRi Texas Sprint Series on October 4-5.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Texas Sprint Series into the POWRi sanctioning family,” said Series Director Talin Turner of POWRi. “This partnership aligns thoroughly with our mission to promote and support grassroots racing across the country. Our goal is to support the growth of this exciting series and to help create memorable experiences on and off the track, we believe in the potential of the Texas Sprint Series and are committed to contributing to the overall success.”

Starting with a limited schedule of three races in 2024 with future expansions already in place for next season and beyond, the POWRi Texas Sprint Series presented by Start2Finish TV will also host the enticing asphalt event at Houston Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 19th.

Continue to monitor the website and social media postings for future event information, series developments, and overall updates about the POWRi Texas Sprint Series presented by Start2Finish TV.

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

ALL IN: Brian Brown aims in on 63rd Knoxville Nationals

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 6, 2024) - For much of the open wheel world, all eyes will be on Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and for Higginsville, Missouri’s Brian Brown, it will be no different, ready to tackle the “Granddaddy Of Them All” beginning with qualifying on Thursday, August 8.

For Brown, ace of his own Brian Brown Racing, Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car and former multi-time 360 Knoxville Nationals champion, a “410” Knoxville Nationals championship would be a first-ever achievement, permanently placing himself in the history books alongside other winners such as Steve Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Donny Schatz, and reigning champ, Kyle Larson.

Although unable to defend his 360 Knoxville Nationals title, “Blackjack” will roll into the 63rd running of the coveted Knoxville Nationals (August 7-10) with a recent top-five to his credit, two to be exact, finishing third during 360 preliminary action before finishing fourth in the weekend finale; he started ninth.

“We’re most definitely excited about our qualifying night on Thursday,” Brown stated. “We had a great 360 Knoxville Nationals effort. We were in a great position to win on Friday during our preliminary night, but it just didn’t play out 100 percent and we ended up third. Our car in Saturday’s final was a rocket ship. Able to drive ourselves from ninth to fourth, just needed a caution late to bunch the field back up again. Hard to tell what would have happened then.”

Adding to his recent momentum kick, Brian Brown finished tenth in the Sunday night Capitani Classic at Knoxville, followed by a ninth-place score in Monday’s Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway. In addition, Brown set Quick Time in Sunday’s Capitani, racing on to a runner-up finish during heat race competition. Blackjack would go on to start second on the main event grid.

“In the ‘A’ we tried some things that we’ve never done before, just trying to make some extra gains,” Brown, about the Capitani, said. “Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t. That’s all part of racing, especially at this level. We now know what we need to do to improve and I’m confident in saying we are more than ready for Thursday.”

ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 9 Top-Tens: 21

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/ X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

 

 

64TH JOHNNY KEY CLASSIC SET FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT OCEAN SPEEDWAY

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 6, 2024) – Ocean Speedway in Watsonville at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will host the 64th Johnny Key Classic on Friday and Saturday nights with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo 360 Sprint Cars competing each night.

Both nights also include Western Midget Racing and Hobby Stocks. Four Bangers will join the excitement on Friday night as well.

Adult tickets are $25 each night. On Friday night, pit gates open at 2pm with pill draw closing at 4:30pm followed by the drivers meeting at 4:45pm Spectator gates open at 4:30pm. On Saturday night, all times will be one hour earlier. For more information visit www.OceanSpeedway.com

Opening night on Friday hands out $2,000 to the Ocean Sprints winner, while Saturday’s finale is $3,000 to win, $1,000 for second, and $800 for third.

Each night will have a guaranteed $300 to start the main event. Extra money will also be on the line for fast time and hard charger both nights in memory of JP Morgan, who considered the Key Classic to be his favorite event.

Dominic Scelzi is the defending Johnny Key Classic winner, taking both the 2022 and 2023 editions. The Johnny Key Classic was first held in 1954, just two months after his death. The event took place at the San Jose Speedway between 1954 and 1977, then moved to the San Jose Fairgrounds Speedway dirt track from 1978 through 1999. The event was revived in 2007 after an eight-year absence when promoter John Prentice brought the race back as an event at Ocean Speedway. It has been a mainstay on the 360 Sprint Car calendar since then.

The former winners list of the Johnny Key Classic is a who’s who of motorsports in Northern California, with winners including four-time winner Howard Kaeding, three wins for Clyde Palmer, and two wins each for Burt Foland, Bill Scott, Scott Luhdorff, Chuck Miller, Brent Kaeding, Ronnie Day, Tommy Tarlton, Rico Abreu, and Justin Sanders. Nick Rescino leads all drivers with six triumphs.

Salinas’ Caleb Debem leads the 2024 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo standings after 11 features completed. 2022 champion Kurt Nelson of Gilroy is second in the standings ahead of Bradley Dillard of Oakdale, Chris Nelson of Gilroy, and Vince Giannotta of Hollister.

Other Ocean Sprints feature winners this year include Bud Kaeding with two triumphs including on Friday August 2, two wins for Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, and single victories for Dominic Gorden of Clovis, Cole Macedo of Lemoore, Concord’s Joey Ancona, and Gauge Garcia of Lemoore.

The Western Midget Racing action is part of its Triple Crown Series which began at the Howard Kaeding Classic. Friday pays $500 to win and Saturday pays $1200 to the victor. Oakley’s Bryant Bell, Santa Cruz’ Logan Mitchell, and San Jose’s Anthony Bruno are the top drivers in the championship battle in 2024.

2023 Hobby Stock champion Joe Gallaher leads 2020 IMCA Sport Modified champion Adriane Frost in the Hobby Stock battle this season. Joe’s grandson Bobby is third in the standings.

Four Banger racing has had six different feature winners this season. Peter Vannerus of Felton has steered his blue and orange pickup truck into the points lead ahead of Thomas Cumming of San Jose and former champion Nicole Beardsley of Felton.

Past Winners of the Johnny Key Classic: 1955 Al Pombo 1956 Clyde Palmer 1957 Ray Raineri 1958 Rick Henderson 1959 George Benson 1960 Marshall Sargent 1961 Clyde Palmer 1962 Clyde Palmer(3) 1963 Marshall Sargent 1964 George Snider 1965 Burt Foland 1966 Burt Foland(2) 1967 Bill Scott 1968 Howard Kaeding 1969 Bill Scott(2) 1970 Don Epperson 1971 Everett Edlund 1972 Nick Rescino 1973 Howard Kaeding 1974 Nick Rescino 1975 Nick Rescino 1976 Tony Ringo 1977 Danny O’Neill 1978 Johnny Brazil 1979 Howard Kaeding 1980 Brent Kaeding 1981 Mike Sargent 1982 Nick Rescino 1983 John Viel 1984 Nick Rescino 1985 Rich Voss 1986 Nick Rescino(6) 1987 Howard Kaeding(4) 1988 Rod Spencer 1989 Scott Luhdorff 1990 Danny Olmstead 1991 Terry McCarl 1992 Scott Luhdorff(2) 1993 Chuck Miller 1994 Chuck Miller(2) 1995 Rick Martin 1996 Bud Kaeding 1997 Craig Smith 1998 Ronnie Day 1999 Eric Rossi 2007 Jason Statler 2008 Brent Kaeding (2) 2009 Tommy Tarlton 2010 Tim Kaeding 2011 Ronnie Day (2) 2012 Tommy Tarlton (2) 2013 Rico Abreu 2014 Rico Abreu (2) 2015 Andy Forsberg 2016 Justin Sanders 2017 Buddy Kofoid 2018 Tanner Thorson 2019 Justin Sanders (2) 2020 Mitchell Faccinto 2021 Shane Golobic 2022 Dominic Scelzi 2023 Dominic Scelzi

 

 

Xavier Doney concludes Indiana Sprint Week; Knoxville Nationals on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (August 5, 2024) – It was a tough week in the Hoosier State for Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing, and although the Odessa, Missouri-based open wheel program missed A-Main competition in each night of their Indiana Sprint Week agenda, the potential, drive and determination was there, highlighting all attempts with a near miss at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 1 – fifth in the consolation Semi with only four making the cut.

In addition, Doney, wheelman of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprinter, was well within a transfer position in Saturday’s consolation Semi at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, that until disaster struck resulting in an upside-down race car. Contact with the outside retaining wall was the culprit, battling for third at the time of the incident.

Across the Midwest in Grain Valley, Missouri, Natalie Doney, the younger sister and teammate of Xavier Doney – also in charge of a Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car – was in action at Valley Speedway, eventually concluding her 305 sprint car start with a top-ten score on Saturday, August 3. The top-ten, finishing eighth officially, was her second at the Valley short track since June 1.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing will resume their 2024 campaign with the coveted 63rd Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished eighth at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on August 3.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
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Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

 

Westfall highlights demanding Indiana Sprint Week campaign with impressive top-ten at Kokomo; USAC schedule to continue at Red Hill

ByTyler Altmeyer Aug 5, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (August 5, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports put together an impressive campaign in their 2024 Indiana Sprint Week agenda, not only recording seven consecutive feature starts against a stout level of USAC National Sprint Cars competition, but ultimately highlighting their crisscross through the Hoosier State with an impressive rally at Kokomo Speedway, climbing from a provisional starting position to finish within the top-ten.

Westfall, driver of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished ninth in his Kokomo Speedway appearance, commencing July 27 action from the outside of row 13. The top-ten was Westfall’s sixth of the 2024 season, all of which highlighted with a victory at Paragon in late June.

In addition to his top-ten at the Kokomo bullring, Westfall’s other Indiana Sprint Week results include a 15th-place score at Lincoln Park on July 26, 12th at Lawrenceburg on July 30, 12th at Circle City on July 31, 15th at Terre Haute on August 1, 13th at Tri-State on August 3, and 20th at Bloomington on August 4. Other ISW stats include three heat race victories, as well as a six-spot charge at Indianapolis’ Circle City.

“It’s the biggest week of the year for us and we enjoy the opportunity to be a part of it each and every time. We’re always striving to do better, everyone is, but we’re happy with our outcome,” Westfall expressed. “Can’t thank Ray and all of Ray Marshall Motorsports enough for the opportunity. We have a little bit of time before our USAC schedule resumes, but we’ll be ready to go.”

ON DECK: Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Thursday, August 15.

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

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

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

STATS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 2 Top-Tens: 6

HIGHLIGHTS: Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23. Rallied from 26th to ninth at Kokomo Speedway (Indiana Sprint Week) in Kokomo, Indiana, on July 27.

 

 

Chris Andrews rebounds with top-ten at Fremont Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

FREMONT, Ohio (August 5, 2024) – The weekend prior may have resulted in some tough finishes for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but the Sandusky ace rebounded big on Saturday, August 3, concluding Fremont Speedway’s Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) program with a top-ten outcome – his fifth of the 2024 season.

Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com, No. 15C sprinter, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, advancing two positions after starting from the outside of row five. In fact, Andrews, the former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion, was as high as fourth before settling for eighth at the final checkers, nearly clinching his first top-five of the year.

“Much better on Saturday, that’s for sure,” Andrews was quick to state. “We were better than eighth, just slipped back some before the end. Hats off to the team and all of their efforts. It’s hard to believe we’re already into August, but we’re not done yet. We’re hoping to keep this momentum going.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with an off weekend, followed by a return visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, August 16.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 5

 

 

Hutchison records top-ten in RUSH Sprints debut; Tri-City return set for August 11
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024

BUTLER, Pa. (August 5, 2024) – A weekend visit to Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, resulted in a top-ten appearance for Western Pennsylvania’s own Cullen Hutchison and car owner Joe Lockhart, doing so in Hutchison’s first-ever RUSH Sprints start on Sunday evening, August 4. The 12-year-old out of Butler finished tenth in his top-ten outcome, commencing the Fan Appreciation Night program from row eight; there were 18 cars entered for action.

For Hutchison, who made the jump to the RUSH level from the national micro sprint scene, the experience was rewarding, as well as exciting, already setting aim on another weekend visit to Tri-City Raceway Park with car owner Joe Lockhart on Sunday, August 11.

“That was a great experience and a lot of fun,” Cullen Hutchison, driver of the Lockhart Raceway No. 83, said. “I can’t thank Joe Lockhart and Lockhart Raceway enough for this opportunity, and a big thanks to Logan Lockhart for some driving tips. It’s a dream come true to be racing a sprint car and I’m ready to do it again.”

ON DECK:
Cullen Hutchison and car owner Joe Lockhart will visit Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 11.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Cullen Hutchison would like to thank all of his marketing partners including Lockhart Raceway in Seneca, Pennsylvania.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cullenhutchisonracing
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cullenhutchison/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com

 

 

Eliason and RSR secure top-fives in 360 Nationals preliminary and finale; To be featured in today’s Sprint Car Open House at American Table/P.O.Box
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) put it all together in Knoxville Raceway’s annual 360 Knoxville Nationals, not only securing back-to-back top-five appearances in Friday’s preliminary as well as Saturday’s finale, but ultimately highlighting the three-day showcase with a podium, doing so in Friday’s preliminary A-Main.

Eliason, driver of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished second in his preliminary outing, commencing action from the outside of row two. A rally from fifth to third during heat race competition set the tone for his eventual feature performance.

Eliason and RSR raced on to finish fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale; they started third.

“Overall, happy with our 360 Knoxville Nationals effort. We were strong both nights out and that’s really motivating heading into the Nationals this weekend,” Eliason stated. “Can’t thank Brian and Lisa Ridge enough for this opportunity. This is a home game for us in some respect, and I couldn’t be more excited to be here. This is the place where everyone wants to win, and like everyone else, that’s our goal.”

Unfortunately, Eliason’s effort in the Capitani Classic on Sunday, August 4, was shy of his 360 Knoxville Nationals campaign, capping the weekend-ending showstopper in the evening’s B-Main.

Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing will continue their busy stretch in the Hawkeye State with another full week of competition, continuing on with Southern Iowa Speedway’s Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

Before the team arrives at Southern Iowa Speedway, they’ll pay a visit to American Table Restaurant/ The P.O. Box Sports Bar in Oskaloosa, Iowa, headlining the Sprint Car Open House beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, visit American Table and The P.O. Box on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555881659276.

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with Southern Iowa Speedway’s 29th Annual Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Finished third in 360 Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition. Finished fifth in the 360 Knoxville Nationals finale.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 21

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

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

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

 

Reutzel and RSR consistent in 360 Nationals/Capitani Classic effort; To be featured in today’s Sprint Car Open House at American Table/P.O.Box
ByTyler Altmeyer
Aug 5, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) put together a sound effort in Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Knoxville Nationals (August 1-3) and Capitani Classic (August 4), not only qualifying for each of the respective main events, but racing on to finish 14th in back-to-back fashion – an incredible feat considering 102 entries made the call for the 360 Nationals, and 82 for the annual Capitani Classic.

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, utilized a solid preliminary effort on Thursday to lock themselves into Saturday’s 360 Knoxville Nationals main event, kicking things off with the fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by an eventual B-Main victory and a charge from 21st to 15th.

A heat race victory in Sunday’s Capitani Classic propelled the Clute, Texas, native to the evening’s headliner.

Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing will continue their busy stretch in the Hawkeye State with another full week of competition, continuing on with Southern Iowa Speedway’s Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

Before the team arrives at Southern Iowa Speedway, they’ll pay a visit to American Table Restaurant/ The P.O. Box Sports Bar in Oskaloosa, Iowa, headlining the Sprint Car Open House beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, visit American Table and The P.O. Box on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555881659276.

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with Southern Iowa Speedway’s 29th Annual Front Row Challenge on Monday, August 5, followed by the coveted 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Wednesday through Saturday, August 7-10.

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

Stats:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 24
Top-Tens: 28

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

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

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

 

 

Your Chance to Win a Torch Red Z06 Corvette Convertible with Z07 Performance Package Ends August 11!

Knoxville, IA – August 5, 2024 – Time is running out for your chance to win our Z06 Corvette Convertible with the Z07 Performance Package plus $25,000 cash!

By entering today, and using Promo Code “Winner40” you will receive 40% more tickets, so don’t delay!

The Corvette’s Performance features include:

-670 hp 5.5L LT6 V8 Engine

-8-speed transmission

-Z06 Ultimate Performance Package

-Z07 Suspension

-Brembo Ceramic Brakes

-PS Cup Tiers

-Carbon Aero Package

The winner need not be present to win, and also has the option of $100,000 cash. All proceeds will benefit the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa. To enter, visit www.WinAZ06Corvette.com!

For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

One Sprint Capital Place

Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-842-6176

Fax: 641-842-6177

E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com

Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com

 

 

Carquest And Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Celebrate Automotive Aftermarket Parts Provider’s Golden Anniversary

Donny Schatz and the No. 15 Team to Chase 12th Knoxville Nationals Title

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2024) – With the 63rd Annual Knoxville Nationals kicking off this week in Iowa, the familiar No. 15 of Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) will carry a distinct gleaming hue. Teaming up with marketing partner Carquest to help celebrate the iconic brand’s golden anniversary on the biggest stage in Sprint Car racing, the TSR entry will carry a specialty scheme keynoted in gold chrome and Carquest blue as the team helps the automotive aftermarket parts provider celebrate its 50-year anniversary.

“This is one of sprint car racing’s crown jewel events, and we’re thrilled to partner with Tony Stewart Racing to feature Carquest and our 50 years of serving customers with excellence,” said Mike Cooper, Advance Auto Parts and Carquest senior vice president, professional sales. “Donny Schatz has had an incredibly competitive season representing Carquest, and our team and family of Carquest independent owners will be following along closely as Donny goes for a record win at the Knoxville Nationals.”

In addition to presenting a chrome paint scheme, the No. 15 team’s pursuit of a 12th Knoxville Nationals crown will also pay tribute to the independent spirit that Carquest’s store owners have persevered with for the past 50 years. The driving force behind the brand’s historic success, TSR will also host five of the top fundraising store owners for Carquest’s Hire Heroes USA Fundraiser that took place earlier this year with the brand family.

Those stores and respective owners who will join TSR for this week’s Knoxville Nationals include:

Carquest of Vandalia Owner: Randy Meyers Belgrade Auto Supply Owners: Sam Green & Jeremy Meirhofer Kittrell Auto Supply Owner: Buddy Kittrell D & M Auto Owner: Doug Urmston Carquest of Mexico Owner: Randy Meyers

For a fifth consecutive season, Carquest, an American automotive parts distribution network owned and operated by Advance through over 1,100 independent retailers, has supported TSR and Schatz as a co-primary partner as the team for four seasons. Carquest is part of the Advance Auto Parts family, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers with over 4,700+ locations across North America.

The busiest 10 days of Sprint Car racing saw the TSR team post a fifth-place finish on Friday, Aug. 2 to kick-off the weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (I-55 Raceway) with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series (WoO.) On Saturday, Schatz and the No. 15 team found their way to the podium with the 10-Time WoO Champion driving to a hard fought second place run in the prestigious Ironman 55 event at I-55 Raceway. Making the overnight drive from Missouri to Iowa, Schatz and the No. 15 team wrapped up a three-day stretch of racing with a ninth-place finish at Knoxville Raceway in the Capitani Classic.

Schatz and the No. 15 team open their pursuit of the 2024 Knoxville Nationals title this Wednesday, Aug. 7. Hotlaps are slated to begin at 7 pm CT with a full racing program to follow. All four nights of the Knoxville Nationals can be streamed live using the DIRTvision.com streaming service. For additional details pertaining to the Knoxville Nationals, please visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

 

 

Andy Forsberg Salvages 10th Place Finish at Forni-Humphreys Classic

PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night to take part in the 19th Forni-Humphreys Tribute, Andy Forsberg had a tough night that he was able to manage as he picked up a 10th place finish.

“We were just kind of a step off all night, but we put ourselves in a good enough spot to where I could fake it and hang on to a Top-10,” Andy Forsberg said. “We have been running the car that got bent in Oregon, so now we may need to go through and see if something is fatigued or more bent now because we just were not very good.”

35 cars checked into Placerville Speedway with over $8500 up for grabs to the winner. Forsberg got the night kicked off by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg slipped back a couple of spots as he worked around the slick Placerville Speedway surface and ended up finishing fourth.

With the fast qualifier in his heat race failing to transfer, Forsberg was the fastest to transfer through his eat and earned a spot in the redraw where the seven-pill put him in the fourth row of the 30-lapper.

On the slick surface, Forsberg just simply could not get going as he had the last few weeks on the ¼ mile bullring. Battling between 9th and 12th for the duration of the feature, Forsberg continued to search around the slick surface trying to find grip as laps clicked off quickly.

Keeping right with fellow Championship hopefuls, Tony Gomes and Bubba DeCaires, Forsberg was able to keep his mount in the Top-10 as he finished his night off with a 10th place finish.

“We have a couple of weeks off before we get back to racing when the High Limit Series comes to town,” Andy Forsberg said. “It will give us some time to do some homework and hopefully run well in front of our hometown fans when the National guys come to town.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-31, Wins-4, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-21

ON TAP: Forsberg will be idle this week but returns to action on August 17th at Placerville Speedway.

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

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

 

 

Tony Gomes Earns Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award at Forni-Humphreys Classic

PETERSEN MEDIA- Though he would have preferred to be on the top of the podium celebrating his second career Forni-Humphreys Classic win on Saturday night, Tony Gomes still earned quite the consolation prize as his charge form from 18th to 8th earned him the Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award that was lucrative in its own right.

“Saturday got off to a great start for the team, but I made a mistake in the heat race that put us in a hole,” Tony Gomes said. “We had a great car all night, so we were able to dig out and to earn the Davy Thomas Hard Charger Award in honor of our fallen brother is pretty cool.”

With 35 cars checked in to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tony Gomes and the C&M Motorsports team got off to a quick start as the Modesto, CA pilot timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, a unique track on this night saw a cushion build in one and two about halfway up the track surface. Charging into one and two when the heat went green, Gomes caught it wrong and nearly got his mount upside down as he brought his entry to a stop and was forced to the back of the pack.

Finishing sixth in his heat, Gomes was forced into the semi, where he lined up in the fifth position with only four transfers into the $8585-to-win feature event up for grabs.

On the slick surface, Gomes was able to make a couple of big moves early as he worked his way into the second position. Hanging on to finish second, Gomes was safely in the 30-lap feature but he was mired deep in the field as he rolled off from the 18th starting position.

Following a rework on the racing surface prior to the feature event, Gomes was set as he took the green from the 18th starting position. As the race came to life it quickly got into a great rhythm as laps began clicking off in rapid fire fashion with no stoppages.

Working his way forward, Gomes was just outside of the Top-10 when the red flag was needed on the 18th lap. Once the action resumed, he continued his fight forward as he was able to get by the likes of Andy Forsberg and Bubba DeCaires as he moved into eighth in the closing laps.

As the laps wound down, Gomes staked his claim inside the Top-10 and capped his charge off with a run from 18th to 8th to earn the Davy Thomas Hard Charger and take home over $2000 in doing so.

“As we get down to the end of the point season you do start looking at the points battle and for us we salvaged a few points and gained on the three drivers that are ahead of us,” Gomes added. “I really want to thank Cody, Mandi, and the guys for their continued faith in me, and staying positive when things get a little tough.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes are TBD on their next event at this time.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-10

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

Dakota Albright Continues Rookie Campaign At Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- Eager to get back to racing after having his feature event cut short last week, Dakota Albright saw a miscue in his heat race put himself in a deep hole for the rest of the night at Placerville Speedway this past Saturday night that ultimately kept him out of the 30-lap feature event.

“I felt good heading into Saturday night, and I knew I just needed to put us in a good spot with my qualifying laps,” Albright said. “I ended up timing in good enough to give us a shot to get the transfer in our heat, but I made a mistake and biked up which cost us too much track position.”

35 cars packed into Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the 19th Annual Forni-Humphreys Classic, and Albright got his night underway by timing the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/Sacramento Battery/Morgan Precision Roofing backed No. 34 in 10th quickest in his qualifying group.

Lining up in the fifth starting position in his heat race, Albright was focused on getting into the Top-4 and earning the automatic transfer out of his heat race. When the heat race came to life, the Waterford, CA driver quickly worked into fourth, but he then biked up the racetrack and slipped back seventh.

On the outside looking in, Albright made a couple of laps on the bottom groove before moving to the top to try to find some late race magic. Getting back into sixth, Albright ran out of time in his heat and ultimately finished seventh which put him in the 12-lap ‘B’ Main.

Lining up in the sixth row of the ‘B’, Albright hit the track on a fresh surface as it had just underwent a quick tune up session with slick conditions greeting the field up until this point.

With the high groove the preferred line in the semi, Albright continued to figure out the Placerville Speedway cushion as he was able to get up into ninth. Though well out of a transfer spot, he continued to run the top and actually worked into eighth on the final lap with a car getting out of sorts on in front of him on the final stanza.

“It was a tough field with it being a big race, but with how I felt the last couple of nights out I was hopeful and eager for this past weekend,” Albright said. “If I can run a mistake free heat race, that changes the night drastically, but in hindset I was able to make a lot of laps and run the cushion for a lot of laps so I just need to log those and look ahead.”

Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.

ON TAP: Albright’s next event is TBD with the track having an extended break on the horizon with the Knoxville Nationals, and High Limit and World of Outlaws West Coast Swings impending.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.

You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.

 

 

WILLISON RETURNS TO MUST SEE COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY AT BERLIN

August 4, 2024 – Holly, Michigan - Langley, British Columbia, Canadian driver Aaron Willison headlines a stout field of Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts sprint cars heading into this Saturday’s August 10 event at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.

Willison has been nothing short of sensational in MSR competition in 2024. Despite missing two races, he still finds himself sitting tenth in the series championship points chase.

He made his MSR debut at Lancaster Motorplex June 1 in Lancaster, New York. He was sensational right out of the box in the Dick Myers owned #50m Mopar powered machine. Starting in the seventh starting spot, Willison put on a thrilling drive to the front and worked himself into position for a shot at the win on the final corner of the final lap of the race. He was able to get alongside eventual race winner Bobby Santos III to no avail and was forced to settle for second place.

In victory lane he commented on his late race charge to MSR PA announcer Jacob Seelman. “One or two more laps, and I think we might have gotten him,” said Willison. “It was such a pleasure to drive this 50m for Dick Myers; he put together a rocket tonight. It was rolling really well. It’s a shame that track position got the best of us at the end, but we had fun driving up through the field.”

Even race winner Santos acknowledged how much of a threat Willison was. “That was tough, both in the middle and at the end,” said Santos in victory lane. “That 50 car has been the model of [asphalt] winged sprint car racing for a long time now, and then putting someone as talented as Aaron Willison in it is a scary thing. He was coming there at the end.”

In Willison’s most recent MSR appearance at Owosso Speedway on June 22, he put it all together and won his first career MSR feature victory in only his second career series start. He won in dominating fashion no less, winning by a ten second plus margin of victory. It was one of the most dominant MSR performances seen in many years.

Willison and car owner Dick Myers have formed a lethal combination. Many believe this is the most dominant the Myers owned car has been since the late Cameron Dodson wheeled the same car in the mid-2000’s.

Competing in MSR events is no easy task for Willison. It’s approximately 2400 miles one way and necessitates a whole day of travel time with layovers. Arriving at the airport early in the morning is a common place.

The duo will now head to Berlin Raceway where Myers has had tremendous success over the years, winning multiple winged sprint car races with different drivers. In addition, Willison is at the top of his game and is fresh off the 50K Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas last December. He also picked up 10K for victory in Colorado last month. If Willison and Myers have it their way, it could be a long night for the competition this Saturday night at Berlin Raceway.

Saturday’s event will also be the second round of the ’Fast Car Dash’ mini-series.
For more information on Must See Racing please visit http://www.mustseeracing.com.

 

 

CRSA STATEMENT ON PROTEST

A protest was lodged against the No. 80 of Bobby Parrow post-race from last night's CRSA-sanctioned weekly 305 event at Land of Legends Raceway.

The protest was presented to CRSA Director Mike Emhof post-A-Main utilizing the proper presentation methods outlined in the 2024 CRSA Rulebook and the RaceSaver National Engine Rule Guidelines. It outlined the legality of the crankshaft installed in the No. 80's engine.

Parrow was notified by CRSA Director Mike Emhof and CRSA Engine Sealing Tech Director Rob Noacker within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the A-Main.

Mr. Parrow's car was impounded and locked into a building for the night. At 9 a.m., Emhof and Noacker met the Parrow team at Land of Legends Raceway, loaded the car into a trailer to be transported and teched at the team's shop and observed the entire process of the technical inspections. Parrow's team cleaned the racecar and removed the engine, placing it on a stand for tech inspection.

Mr. Noacker inspected all four RaceSaver seals and determined they had not been tampered with and were in place, as the tech sheet indicated from the original sealing process. The oil pan was removed and the crankshaft was inspected for proper material, weight and size. All items were found to be in the specification and as noted on the original technical inspection sheet. Other items checked included connecting rods, valve springs and rocker arms; no infractions were found.

We thank Mr. Parrow and his team for working with CRSA throughout this process. The protest money was distributed to Mr. Parrow and Mr. Noacker per the outlined information in the CRSA rulebook. Land of Legends Raceway Promoter Paul Cole was informed of the findings. He will make Mr. Parrow's A-Main points and purse money available.

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Eyeing Continued Success at Knoxville Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - PEVELY, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports is heading into another crown jewel event with momentum.

The team ventures to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, this week to tackle the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's, which runs from Wednesday through Saturday. It's an event David Gravel, whose preliminary night is Wednesday, won in 2019. He's guided the team to a second-place finish each of the last two years, including a run from the 22 nd starting position last season.

"We have high expectations," he said. "We have to keep checking boxes off the list and take it one race at a time. It starts with having a good prelim night. If you start in that invert in the feature you know you're in a really good position to have a lot of points. That's what the event is all about - putting yourself in position."

Gravel has produced a top-two result at the marquee event, which showcases 100-plus of the top sprint car drivers in the country, during three of the last four years. He won a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race at Knoxville Raceway in June for his 12 th career 410ci winged sprint car victory at the track. Additionally, Gravel, who leads the World of Outlaws with 13 series triumphs this year, is 2-for-2 this season in six-figure races as he earned his first career Kings Royal title and he won the Joker's Jackpot last month.

"There's highs and lows in racing," he said. "Luckily, we've had more highs this year. Every year has been pretty good. Right now we're on another level as a race team and we're firing on all cylinders."

The team is coming off a pair of top-10 finishes during the Ironman 55 hosted by Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 during the weekend.

Gravel timed in seventh quickest in his group both nights. He placed fourth in a heat race on Friday and third on Saturday. Gravel advanced from 13 th to seventh in the feature on Friday and from 10 th to sixth in the A Main on Saturday.

He is currently leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 90 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 2 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 7 (13).

Aug. 3 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (10).

SEASON STATS -

46 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 42 top 10s, 44 top 15s, 44 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday through Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Karter Sarff Sweeps Weekend with POWRi National Midgets and Xtreme at I-55 Raceway

Pevely, MO. (8/3/24) Karter Sarff would lead fourteen laps of thrilling action at Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway to earn his sixth career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, on Saturday Night’s support of the Ironman 55 in exhilarating thirty-five lap action to earn the $7500-payday.

Early on-track excitement with twenty-four entries to the POWRi National Midgets, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midgets, would find Joe Wirth start the action off with a quick-time in group hot-lap qualifying with a time of 12.830-second as Cannon McIntosh, Karter Sarff, and Gavin Miller would each notch heat racing victories.

Setting the feature field would find the high-point qualifier Cannon McIntosh roll an invert of zero to set himself and teammate Ryan Timms on the front row leading the field as the green flag flew with Cannon McIntosh gaining the initial advantage on the opening lap as Ryan Timms, Thomas Meseraull, Karter Sarff, and Hayden Reinbold battled inside the early top five.

Overtaking for the top spot outside of turn two on lap five would find Ryan Timms surpassing a bobbling Cannon McIntosh for the lead as Thomas Meseraull and Karter Sarff battle intently for the final podium placement as Hayden Reinbold, Zach Daum, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller, Ashton Torgerson, and Tyler Edwards raced inside the contending top ten.

Bunching the field back together after a lap seven caution, Cannon McIntosh would use a perfect restart to briefly grab the lead before Ryan Timms retook the first position. Thomas Meseraull, Karter Sarff, and Hayden Reinbold would all run different lines within the contending top five with Sarff taking third low and Meseraull running fourth on the top side as the night's second caution would wave on lap fifteen.

Restarting smoothly out front, Ryan Timms would attempt to hold off the quickly gaining Karter Sarff on the low side as Cannon McIntosh held Thomas Meseraull and Hayden Reinbold at bay with Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson, Jade Avedisian, Tyler Edwards, and a hard-charging Chase McDermand running top ten.

Sticking to the low-line speed, Karter Sarff would shoot to the lead briefly as Ryan Timms would mount a charge back to the front of the field with an outstanding battle breaking out for the lead with Karter Sarff prevailing with ten laps remaining.

Catching lap traffic in the waning laps, Karter Sarff would never waver from the speedy bottom of I-55 Raceway to sweep the weekend in gaining his third seasonal victory with Ryan Timms holding the runner-up spot as Cannon McIntosh finalized the podium placements in a hard-fought feature.

“I was flat on the mat the whole race and ran out of tear-offs halfway through, I’m worn out but all I could think about was how good it was going to be to cash that paycheck,” said an elated Karter Sarff in the I-55 Raceway winner’s circle.

Flying through the field would find Zach Daum finish fourth with Thomas Meseraull rounding out the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, top-five finishers at Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway in support of the Ironman 55.

POWRi National Midgets & Xtreme | Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway | 8/3/24:

Hoosier Racing Tire Quick Group Qualifying Time: 77-Joe Wirth(12.830)

Flying A Motorsports Heat Race 1 Winner: 71K-Cannon McIntosh

Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race 2 Winner: 21K-Karter Sarff

MVT Services Heat Race 3 Winner: 97-Gavin Miller

Victory Fuel High Point Qualifier: 71K-Cannon McIntosh

Meru Safety Hard Charger: 40-Chase McDermand(+15)

Toyota Racing Development Feature Winner: 21K-Karter Sarff

Feature (35 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[3]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 3. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[1]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 5. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[4]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[5]; 8. 40-Chase McDermand[23]; 9. 14S-Tyler Edwards[9]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[11]; 11. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[12]; 12. 71-Jade Avedisian[10]; 13. 97-Gavin Miller[6]; 14. 98-Gunnar Setser[8]; 15. 50-Daniel Adler[17]; 16. 51B-Joe B Miller[15]; 17. 44-Branigan Roark[21]; 18. 7-Shannon McQueen[20]; 19. 77-Joe Wirth[14]; 20. 66-Jayden Clay[24]; 21. 33-Jacob McFarlin[22]; 22. 72J-Sam Johnson[19]; 23. 5U-Peter Smith[18]; 24. 56D-Mitchell Davis[13].

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[4]; 3. 14S-Tyler Edwards[2]; 4. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[1]; 5. 50-Daniel Adler[7]; 6. 72J-Sam Johnson[6]; 7. 33-Jacob McFarlin[8]; 8. 44-Branigan Roark[5].

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[1]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 4. 55-Trevor Cline[6]; 5. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[7]; 6. 56D-Mitchell Davis[3]; 7. 7-Shannon McQueen[5]; 8. 66-Jayden Clay[8].

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[1]; 2. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[3]; 3. 98-Gunnar Setser[2]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[7]; 5. 51B-Joe B Miller[5]; 6. 5U-Peter Smith[6]; 7. 77-Joe Wirth[4]; 8. 40-Chase McDermand[8].

Qualifying 1 (3 Laps): 1. 67-Ryan Timms, 00:13.112[3]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh, 00:13.113[2]; 3. 14S-Tyler Edwards, 00:13.302[6]; 4. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg, 00:13.313[1]; 5. 44-Branigan Roark, 00:13.442[4]; 6. 72J-Sam Johnson, 00:13.446[8]; 7. 50-Daniel Adler, 00:13.568[7]; 8. 33-Jacob McFarlin, 00:13.907[5].

Qualifying 2 (3 Laps): 1. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold, 00:12.885[4]; 2. 56D-Mitchell Davis, 00:12.928[6]; 3. 21K-Karter Sarff, 00:12.931[5]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum, 00:12.993[2]; 5. 7-Shannon McQueen, 00:13.214[7]; 6. 55-Trevor Cline, 00:13.229[8]; 7. 67K-Ashton Torgerson, 00:13.253[1]; 8. 66-Jayden Clay, 00:13.546[3].

Qualifying 3 (3 Laps): 1. 77-Joe Wirth, 00:12.830[4]; 2. 7X-Thomas Meseraull, 00:12.864[3]; 3. 98-Gunnar Setser, 00:12.920[6]; 4. 97-Gavin Miller, 00:12.930[2]; 5. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:13.043[1]; 6. 5U-Peter Smith, 00:13.147[5]; 7. 71-Jade Avedisian, 00:13.172[7]; 8. 40-Chase McDermand, 00:13.172[8].

More information about the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota can be found online at www.xtremeoutlawseries.com

Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

 

 

UTICA-ROME RAINED OUT DUE TO FORECAST WEATHER

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – August 2, 2024

VERNON, N.Y. - CRSA officials and track officials at Utica-Rome Speedway have called Friday’s running of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge a rain out due to predicted weather.

Numerous forecasts have predicted skies opening throughout the day that could prevent the track from being ready to race or even the racing card from finishing.

Mike Emhof and BD Motorsports Media are diligently working to secure a new date for the event. Stay tuned for updates on CRSASprints.com and on Facebook/X @CRSASprints.

"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" are now gearing up for the first two-in-two of the season at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway Aug. 9-10 for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series events. Can’t make it? Action can be seen on Dirt Track Digest TV with Penn Can, also available on Race Report TV.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

Arenz puts on back-to-front show in Plymouth IRA action

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 31, 2024 – With a total of 37 A-main victories covering four diverse racing divisions and a total of three track titles to his credit during his 17-year racing career, The Plymouth Dirt Track is a special place for Travis Arenz.

Considering his resume at the third-mile clay oval, strong performances at his home track shouldn’t come as a surprise. The latest show-stopping fete of Arenz’s impressive accomplishment-filled career came on Saturday, July 27 when “Mr. Excitement” came through the B main to record a stirring top-five showing in a Bumper to Bumper 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The night got off to an extremely slow start for the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. racer as he timed in 25th quick in the 28-car IRA field with a lap of 13.196 seconds on a rapidly drying out racing surface.

After being buried in the ninth starting position in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, Arenz advanced three spots to come home sixth to fall just one spot out of an automatic transfer to the 25-lap A-main.

Starting third in the IRA B-main, the 2021 and 2022 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion came home second to earn a berth in the 25-lap headliner.

After rolling off from the 20th starting position, Arenz negotiated two red flags and a pair of caution periods while mounting a furious change from the back to the front of the field.

Utilizing the top, middle and bottom grooves of the dry, smooth and multi-groove Plymouth Dirt Track racing surface, Arenz bolted into the top 10 on lap 16. He then benefitted from a pair of caution flags during the final 10 laps of the race to weave his way past a slew of fast cars to advance to the checkered flag in fourth place behind race winner Joel Myers Jr.

Arenz’s plus-16 position A-main run netted him his third top-five and fourth top-10 main event showing in 11 IRA events during the 2024 campaign.

“As usual, I didn’t draw the best to start the night,” Arenz said. “When we were supposed to go out for engine heat, my car wouldn’t fire. We found a fueling issue. Once that was taken care of, it finally fired and we were able to hot lap. Qualifying was horrible. The car handled horribly and the motor fell on its face.

“I missed the setup a bit in the heat race, which caused us to have to run the B-main,” he said. “We transferred to the A-main and I was able to drive from 20th up to fourth. I went into the feature knowing I needed to be patient and hit my marks. I quickly started picking off cars each lap and just knew I had to stay consistent. This was an outcome we really needed.”

The team’s schedule for the remainder of the 2024 season will depend in part on available crew help.

“As for future racing, I would like to race as much as possible,” Arenz said. “However, that will include talking to the crew to see who can go to which events. Currently, I’m looking for another set of crew hands to help finish the year.”

Anyone interested in assisting the team as a crew member is invited to send a message to the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

Following two weekends off, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team intends to return to action with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for a fair-filled doubleheader weekend kicking off with the annual Kenosha County Fair event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The all-open-wheel event will also feature the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and the IRA Lightning Sprints.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m.

The IRA 2024 doubleheader weekend wraps up with the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18 with the Badger Midgets filling out the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with engine heat at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Lake Auto Glass and Service

Travis Arenz Motorsports is thankful to have Lake Auto Glass and Service on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series campaign.

Located at 718 South Wisconsin Drive in Howards Grove, Wis., Lake Auto Glass and Service offers a full line of comprehensive auto glass repair and replacement services, including windshields, side windows, vent windows, back windows, side mirrors, rearview mirrors and chip repair, along with vehicle lockout services and window regulator repair.

In addition, the highly qualified and experienced Lake Auto Glass and Service team provides same-day service, 24/7 emergency service, free mobile service, free online quotes and full lifetime warranties with all insurance work accepted.

To contact Lake Auto Glass and Service, call 920-277-9153, email glass@lakeautoglass.com or visit http://wiautoglass.com/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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Travis Arenz Motorsports

2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 17 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)

Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 11

IRA Events – 11

A Main Victories – 0

Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3

Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4

Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 7

Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 7

Heat Race Victories – 2

B-Main Victories – 0

Dash Appearances – 7

Dash Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Hartmann conquers adversity to salvage solid IRA showings

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 31, 2024 – A doubleheader weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27 presented Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team crew with a steady procession of mechanical maladies to untangle.

However, undaunted, the young team showed its resiliency in putting a car on the track capable of maneuvering up through the field and Hartmann delivered the precision moves on the track to match.

The weekend opened at the sprawling Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway commonly dubbed “the horsepower half-mile” for the seventh annual Harry Neitzel Tribute on Friday, July 26. However, motor issues kept Hartmann from registering a qualifying lap or producing a heat race result.

After the crew worked feverishly to figure out the issue, Hartmann fired off the 20-lap Harry Neitzel Tribute A-main from the 16th starting spot in the 19-car field. The third-year IRA 410 Sprint Car Series full-time competitor drove a solid race to improve three positions and come home with a 13th-place showing in a race won by Scotty Thiel.

One night later, the 87A Hartmann Racing team returned to its home track – The Plymouth Dirt Track – for the IRA’s second appearance of the 2024 campaign at the venerable third-mile clay oval.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Rookie of the Year Award winner turned in the 21st fastest qualifying lap in the 28-car field with a lap of 13.002 seconds.

After starting seventh and finishing sixth in the third IRA eight-lap heat race, the Plymouth, Wis. driver started 17th in the 30-lap main event. In a race that produced four stoppages on two red flags and two caution flags, Hartmann picked his way through the field to register a plus-five 12th place showing in a race won by Joel Myers Jr.

Overall, the weekend concluded with Hartmann advancing a total of eight positions in A-main competition and recording the team’s ninth top-15 A-main showing of the 2024 campaign.

“Fuel issues were the problem with the motor on Friday at Dodge County,” Hartmann said. “It was a whirlwind of a weekend. The hood was off the car a total of seven times on Friday and Saturday. Despite that, I’m glad we were able to move forward in both features. We’re fully focused on coming back stronger after the Knoxville Nationals break.”

After taking the next two weekends off with a break in the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series schedule, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to return to action with the IRA 410 Sprint Car Series for a fair-filled doubleheader weekend kicking off with the annual Kenosha County Fair event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The all-open-wheel event will also feature the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and the IRA Lightning Sprints.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m.

The IRA 2024 doubleheader weekend wraps up with the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18 with the Badger Midgets filling out the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with engine heat at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a Realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her for the special Racing Rates!

You can find her on Facebook @ KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate!

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing

2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 17 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, August 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 21

IRA Events – 18

World of Outlaws Events – 2

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 1

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 12

Heat Race Victories – 0

Dash Appearances – 4

Dash Victories – 1

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

WESTERN MIDGET RACING TRIPLE CROWN RACES TO JOHNNY KEY CLASSIC IN WATSONVILLE

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 1, 2024) – The second weekend of the inaugural Western Midget Racing Triple Crown hits the dirt at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10 for the 64th Johnny Key Classic. WMR racers will compete for $500 to win Friday’s feature and $1200 to win / $150 to start on Saturday.

Both nights of the Johnny Key Classic feature the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. Friday racing also includes Hobby Stocks and Four Bangers. Saturday will be a three-division bill of Ocean Sprints, Western Midget Racing, and Hobby Stocks. For more information, visit www.OceanSpeedway.com

Top finishers in Friday night’s race will lock into the fast heat for Saturday’s action, with the second heat race setting the grid behind them. A field over 16 cars will lock in the top-eight from Friday while a field under 16 cars will lock in the top-six from Friday. Friday’s feature is a 20-lap contest while Saturday is scheduled for 25-laps.

The opening Triple Crown weekend came over July 12 and 13 with the 14th Howard Kaeding Classic at Ocean Speedway. 2023 Western Midget Racing champion Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. executed a perfect weekend with a pair of victories and a seizing of the overall series points lead. Bell has ridden that hot streak to a sweep of last weekend’s races at Ocean and Antioch as well, giving the driver of the Boscacci Racing No. 09 Spike Chassis plenty of momentum heading into the Johnny Key.

In addition to the strong race purses, the Triple Crown points fund pays $1000 to win, $750 for second, and $500 for third. Finishes of second and third during the HK Classic place Payette, ID’s Teddy Bivert into second in the Triple Crown championship. Bell’s Boscacci Racing teammate Anthony Bruno of San Jose scored finishes of fifth and second to rank third. Jerry Kobza’s pair of fourth place runs and performances of sixth and fifth for Todd Hawse give them fourth and fifth in the Triple Crown standings.

The 2024 Triple Crown then concludes on October 25 and 26 for the So-Cal Shootout, with Friday’s action at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track as part of the famed October Classic event with NARC 410 Sprint Cars also competing. Both the Triple Crown and the 2024 WMR championship wrap up with their finale on Saturday October 26 at Ventura Raceway.

In the 2024 overall Western Midget Racing championship battle, Bell leads Santa Cruz’s Logan Mitchell, Bruno, Las Vegas’ Kyle Hawse, and Santa Clarita’s Adam Weisberg.

For more information visit www.WesternMidgetRacing.com

2024 WMR Schedule – Subject to Change
March 16 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Anthony Bruno
March 29 Ocean Speedway – RAIN OUT
March 30 Marysville Raceway – RAIN OUT

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell

May 4 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
May 17 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell
May 18 Petaluma Speedway w/ BCRA Tom Manning Memorial – WINNER: Logan Mitchell

June 7 Ocean Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 8 Petaluma Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell
June 22 Ventura Raceway – WINNER: Logan Mitchell

July 12 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 13 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic** - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 26 Ocean Speedway - WINNER: Bryant Bell
July 27 Antioch Speedway – WINNER: Bryant Bell

August 9 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic**
August 10 Ocean Speedway Johnny Key Classic**

September 21 Bakersfield Speedway

October 25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway October Classic**
October 26 Ventura Raceway**

 

 

SKAGIT THINKS PINK
FOR LADIES NIGHT - AUG 3

By Erik List
FREE ENTRY FOR THE LADIES!
Alger, WA – It's Ladies Night at Skagit Speedway this Saturday, August 3rd.
All ladies get in free and receive a rose while supplies last.
On-track action will feature, for the second week in a row, the 360 Sprint Cars and joining them are the Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds.
This year we are all about PINK to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. We will have special event apparel available and prize drawings throughout the night.
This past Friday and Saturday, July 26-27 wrapped up the 34th annual Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals, and it was a weekend thriller for the 360s. During the opening night A Main, Dominic Gorden made his way from 18th to first to win, and then on the final night the local Trey Starks picked up his fourth 360 win in six features at Skagit Speedway. Starks pocketed $15,000 and will look to continue the momentum this week. The Puyallup native leads Skagit Speedway points with 660. Jesse Schlotfeldt is second with 527 points, and Colton Heath is third with 562 points. Heath won on Ladies Night last year, with Jason Solwold second and Chase Goetz third.
The Sprint Car action continues with the Sportsman Sprints for their seventh time this year if you throw out the rain-out night. Last time out on July 13th, Levi Hillier became the first driver this year to win two feature events in the division. Hillier is two for four in features contested this year for the driver of the 00. Kai Dixon leads the points race with 647 points – he also has one win in six features contested. Jayden Whitney is second with 621 points, and Alden Ostrom is third with 617 points – he has also found victory lane once this year.
Making their return to Skagit Speedway for the first time since July 6th are the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. Their last time out, Jeff Westergard got his first Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds feature win. Westergard started ninth and made the pass for the lead on lap 12. The driver of the 66 sits atop the points standings with 183 total points. Rick Smith is second with 170, and Ben Gunderson third with 167. Smith won on ladies' night last year, with Adam Holtrop finishing second and Geoff Morris in third.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you
don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com
Adults: $20
JR. SR. MIL. First Responders: $15
Family 4 pack (2 adults, 2 junior): $60
Pit Pass (includes Admission): $40
Children 6 and under free

 

 

CUT TIRE ENDS EDDIE TAFOYA JR’S NIGHT AT VENTURA – SANTA MARIA IS UP NEXT AUGUST 10

(Chino, CA, July 30, 2024) Southern California Racing Star Eddie Tafoya Jr. had a shot in the Surecan Shootout at the famous Ventura Raceway. However, a cut tire knocked the pleasant driver out of the Ultimate Sprint Car Series 30-lap main event presented by Inland Rigging.

Tafoya, the 2018 PAS Young Guns champion and 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, was racing the family-owned #51T for the first time in USCS competition. Two years prior to Saturday’s show, Tafoya drove to his first-ever USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Woodland Automotive Display fast time at Ventura. On the same night, he finished 5th in the 30-lap main event. Therefore, it came as no surprise to anyone when he drove to the second fastest time in his qualifying group of eight cars at the Shootout. After qualifying, he continued to show speed in his 10-lap heat race. Starting on the outside of row two, he drove forward to finish second.

The main event saw Tafoya coming off the outside of row five in 10th. The veteran driver worked his way up to eighth in the caution flag-plagued race. Most importantly, he stayed out of the numerous tangles. However, on one of the restarts, he got clobbered from behind. The blow tore a hole in his left rear tire and knocked the 27-year-old Chino Hills, California driver out of the race. Unfortunately, that saddled him with a 21st-place finish.

Despite the disappointing outcome, he is sixth overall in the USCS championship standings.

Tafoya is amidst a three-week break in his racing schedule. He used the first part of his time off to grab some sun and fun south of the border. When he gets back, he will be prepping his cars for a pair of races in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. First up will be an August 10th outing at the Santa Maria Speedway where he finished second in a USCS race on June 15th. One week later he will return to his home track, Perris Auto Speedway.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main

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

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

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

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

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

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

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

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

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

July 27 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 21st A Main

 

 

Sprint Car Driver Wayne Johnson Announces Retirement!

(July 31, 2024 – Oklahoma City) - After an illustrious 37-year career, sprint car driver Wayne Johnson from Oklahoma City has announced his retirement from full-time racing. After a devastating crash in High Limit action at the Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway back in April caused severe injury to his arm, leaving little to no movement, he felt it was time to hang up the helmet.

“Doctors said it will take a year and a half  to get 60% movement in my arm and at my age, that just too long to sit idle,” according to Wayne, who will turn 53-years old on August 5. “I will still stay involved in the sport, but my role will be drastically different.”

His career started back in 1987 at Fairgrounds Speedway in OKC where he won the tracks 100-inch modified rookie of the year honors, finished third in the final point standings and collected four feature victories throughout the state. He would move to the tracks 100-inch super modified division in 1988-1990.

Since his move to sprint car racing in 1991, where he won rookie of the year honors with the National Championship Racing Association outlaw sprint car division, Wayne has won 190 of the 1757 events he had competed and has won at 62 different tracks in 21 states and three countries. He has competed at 217 different tracks in 36 states, four Australian states plus Ontario, Canada.

Since 1993, Wayne has amassed 59-career victories, fourth all-time with the series. He is the leading “A” feature starter with ASCS at 552.

Wayne would like to recognize and thank the following car owners for being a major part of his sprint car career: Ernie Messmer (11), Barry Grabel (24), Bobby Sparks (91), Chris Archer (1a), Tom Willis (39), Bill Harvel (44), Fred and Jo Threat (29), Bob Vielhauer (12x), Al Christopher and Scott Billish (14aj), Mike Hammers and Robbie Forbes (94), Dan Oswalt (1d), Glenn Styres (0), Miles Hill (77x), Pete Postuback (25), Joe Zerlofe (3), Ray Williams (22), Jack Yeley (2j), Scott Benic (2), Luch Monte (17/USA 1), Brett Smith (39), Bryan Gossel (6j), Brian Sumby (38), Court Grandstaff (66), Guy Forbrook (5) and Todd and Kelly Carlile (2C).

A major announcement on the future of the 2C Racing Team for 2025 in the coming days.

Accomplishments:

59 Career ASCS Feature Wins

20 Career Knoxville Raceway Feature Wins (13 – 360’s/7 – 410’s)

4 NCRA 410 Feature Wins

2 NCRA 360 Feature Wins

2 WoO Gumout Feature Wins

1987 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch modified rookie of the year

1988 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch super modified rookie of the year

1991 NCRA Limited Sprint Car rookie of the year

1992 Fairgrounds Speedway OKC 100-inch Super Modified Point Champion

1997 Short Track Nationals Champion

2007-2008 Mr. Sprint Car Award

2000 ASCS National Champion

2000 Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion

2004 Western Australia Speedweek Champion

2008 Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion

2008 Knoxville Nationals Prelim Victory

2008 Canadian Nationals Champion

2010 and 2014 East Bay King of the 360’s Champion

2012 and 2015 ASCS Speedweek Champion

2020 WoO Sprint Car rookie of the year

(David Smith, Jr./OKTidbits PR)

 

 

CRSA RETURNS TO HOME OF HEROES TO KICK OFF AUGUST

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 31, 2024

Take two.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products are set for their first of two trips to the Utica-Rome Speedway Friday for round three of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

CRSA was supposed to race at “The Home of Heroes” June 7 but was canceled due to rain. The series will also head to Utica-Rome Sept. 27 for the season's penultimate race.

This is the 20th time "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" has visited the 1/2-mile facility. The last time CRSA was in Vernon, Jordan Hutton scored a victory over Billy VanInwegen and Cory Sparks.

Here’s a preview for the weekend.

Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.

Last Time Out: CRSA traveled to Fonda Speedway last Saturday for the second round of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

Looking to tie the record for CRSA wins at Fonda with four, Jordan Hutton took the win over Jeff Trombley with a last-lap pass around the outside in turn two.

The win was Hutton's third of the season, making the driver of the No. 66 a perfect two-for-two in the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

“It means a lot to win at Fonda,” said Hutton, whose win rate at Fonda is at 44 percent. “I saw him go low entering one when the white flag came out; I said, 'I got him now.’”

Trombley was half a mile away from scoring his 14th career CRSA victory, which would’ve tied him with Danny Varin, Josh Pieniazek and Scott Goodrich for all-time victories. The win would’ve also been his first since 2022. However, a cylinder dropped into the corner, causing Trombley's No. 3a to lose power.

Points Standings: With a fifth-place finish last Saturday, Tomy Moreau increased his points lead in the CRSA standings to 36 after seven races over Kyle Pierce.

Pierce is in a tight battle for second as Dalton Herrick has closed in for the spot with three points separating the two drivers.

After a violent flip that he walked away from last weekend, Blake Warner has lost ground in the championship race. He is now 75 points behind Moreau. Ron Greek rounds out the top five, 86 points behind.

The rest of the top ten is John Cunningham sixth, Hutton seventh, Adam Depuy eighth, Jerry Sehn Jr. ninth and Cliff Pierce 10th.

As for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge, Hutton and Trombley are the drivers to beat early. With three races remaining, they are separated by 10 points toward the miniseries championship. Herrick, Moreau and Depuy are just a little behind, with Depuy fifth, 43 points back.

Embrace the Grind: August will be a busy month for the CRSA Sprints, as six races, including a pair of two-in-twos, will be contested in the eighth month.

Following Utica-Rome, the series has a two-in-two at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series races on the weekend of Aug. 9.

The weekend after, CRSA has another two-in-two at Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway for a pair of Dandy Triple Play events.

Finally, announced by Mike Emhof at the drivers meeting last weekend, the month ends Aug. 23 when CRSA heads to “The D-Shaped Dirt Demon” Brewerton Speedway for the first time in series history. It will be the first time in recent memory a 305 Sprint race will be contested on the 1/3-mile facility.

Who’s the favorite? Jeff Trombley would have to be the man to beat. He is the only active driver in CRSA action to have multiple wins at Utica-Rome Speedway, with two.

But after dropping a cylinder last Saturday and experiencing engine glitches in his last two races, his status remains in question. So, who should we look out for?

Mike Kiser has four top fives at Utica-Rome and a win in 2016. The No. 99k finished second in July 2022.

Dalton Herrick and John Cunningham have never won at Utica-Rome but have three top fives here. With both coming off season-high finishes last weekend at Fonda, it could boost momentum.

Active drivers with wins at “The Home of Heroes” include Darryl Ruggles, Kyle Pierce, Alysha Bay, Jordan Hutton and Chad Miller.

By the Numbers: At Utica, the average car count since 2015 is over 22 cars. 47 different drivers have finished in the top five. Utica has also been known for its parity of winners, with 17 drivers taking a checkered flag. Jeff Trombley and Jeff VanSteenburg each lead the way in top fives with six.

From the Frontman: “We’re coming off a successful event at Brett Deyo’s Fonda Speedway and now we head toward another track he co-promotes Friday. If you enjoyed what you saw last Saturday, especially with our great finish, head to the gates at Utica-Rome!” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoter: “Utica-Rome has become a hotbed for Sprint Car racing in Central New York. The fans love Sprint Cars and always put on a great show.” ~ Brett Deyo

Up next: CRSA has their first two-in-two of the season Aug. 9 and 10th at Penn Can Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway for a pair of Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series races. Can’t make it? Both races will be streamed on Dirt Track Digest TV.

Standings

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 1096 pts

2. 9K Kyle Pierce -36

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -39

4. 21B Blake Warner -75

5. 28 Ron Greek -86

6. J27 John Cunningham -129

7. 66 Jordan Hutton -140

8. 99 Adam Depuy -158

9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -169

10. 4 Cliff Pierce -196

I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 343 pts

2. 3A Jeff Trombley -10

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -27

4. 22 Tomy Moreau -33

5. 99 Adam Depuy -43

6. 9K Kyle Pierce -45

7. 28 Ron Greek -52

8. J27 John Cunningham -56

9. 99K Mike Kiser -59

10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -64

Previous Winners @ Utica-Rome

1. Danny Varin (2) 2011, 2012

2. Jeff Trombley (2) 2017, 2022

3. Steve Lapine (1) 2006

4. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007

5. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2008

6. Jeremy Quick (1) 2009

7. Mason Olmstead (1) 2009

8. Jamie Christian (1) 2010

9. Matt Tanner (1) 2010

10. Josh Pieniazek (1) 2011

11. Chad Miller (1) 2015

12. Eddie Strada (1) 2015

13. Mike Kiser (1) 2016

14. Alysha Bay (1) 2021

15. Kyle Pierce (1) 2021

16. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2022

17. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

5. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

6. 99 Adam Depuy 1

7. 66 Jordan Hutton 1

Heat Winners

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 3

2. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

3. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

4. 99 Adam Depuy 2

5. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

7. 88C Chad Miller 1

8. 23 John Smith 1

9. 25G Tyler Graves 1

10. 18C Dan Craun 1

11. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

12. 33 Scott Landers 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

14. 17E Ethan Gray 1

15. 28 Ron Greek 1

16. 21B Blake Warner 1

17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

19. 99K Mike Kiser 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 4

2. 22 Tomy Moreau 4

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 3

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 3

5. 29 Dalton Herrick 3

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2

8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2

9. 12 Tyler Chartrand 2

10. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 4s Johnny Smith 1

13. 48a Alysha Bay 1

14. 77 Matt Rotz 1

15. 99 Mike Kiser 1

16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1

17. 99 Adam Depuy 1

18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1

19. 28 Ron Greek 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 9K Kyle Pierce +32

2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28

4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

5. 99 Adam Depuy +24

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 41

2. 99 Adam Depuy 25

3. 77 Matt Rotz 20

4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10

6. 3a Jeff Trombley 10

7. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

8. 28 Ron Greek 9

9. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

10. 21B Blake Warner 6

11. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

12. 121 Steve Glover 5

13. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

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Alex, Paul Pokorski swap top-10s at Dodge County, Plymouth

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 30, 2024 – The last scheduled doubleheader weekend of the 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series season produced a garden variety of results while cultivating one top-10 A-main showing apiece for Akright Auto Racing Team drivers Alex and Paul Pokorski in MSA action at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. for the seventh annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race on Friday, July 26 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27.

Returning to the site of his first MSA A-main victory on June 2, 2023, Alex Pokorski timed in ninth out of the 21 entries on hand at Dodge County with a lap of 19.380 seconds on the sprawling “horsepower half-mile” facility.

After starting second in the first MSA eight-lap heat race, Alex raced to his third heat race victory of the 2024 season. Following the dice roll invert, the fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer started ninth in the 20-lap main event.

The 2023 MSA and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner drove a steady race to rack up a solid seventh-place showing and nail down his sixth top-10 main event finish of the 2024 campaign in a race won by Brandon Berth.

“Racing at Dodge County was fun,” Alex said. “I like racing there. I got a perfect start and was able to set sail in the heat race to get the win. I wish we would've been able to finish a little better in the feature.”

On Saturday, July 27, Alex posted the 13th fastest qualifying lap in the 23-car Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car field in 13.774 seconds.

He then started fifth and placed fourth in the third eight-lap heat race to earn the 13th starting position in the MSA portion of the Harry Neitzel Tribute Race main event. The race got off to a rough start for Pokorski as he collided with the spinning car of Justin Erickson in turn two on lap 3, which resulted in him retreating to the work area. Following some quick crew work, Pokorski returned to the track just in time to restart the race at the rear of the field.

Pokorski then put together an impressive run back to the front over the final 22 laps to secure a 12th-place showing in a race won by Kurt Davis.

“Our night at Plymouth was a bit rocky,” Pokorski said. “Qualifying didn't go our way. The heat race was better against tough competition. The feature did not start well with the wreck. The crew did a great job changing a shock and a radius rod to get me back out. The race after that point was fun. The track was pretty even on the top and bottom. We got back past 10 cars or so, which was good.”

Paul Pokorski made his fifth start of the 2024 season in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car for PDTR-MSA action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27.

After earning the fast qualifier award in his most recent outing in the 53A car during the rain-shortened PDTR-MSA program on Saturday, July 13, the 32-year racing veteran qualified ninth overall in the 23-car field with a lap of 13.658 seconds.

Paul then lined up on the outside of the front row in the second eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race. He got a good jump at the start and led every lap en route to his first heat race victory of the 2024 campaign.

Following the dice roll invert, Paul claimed the pole position in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event.

After a rough start, which saw him fall back to ninth on lap six, Paul used the low groove to power back up to the fifth spot on lap 14. However, the 2024 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion lost three spots in the final stretch of the race to register an eighth-place showing, which was his first top-10 main event finish of the 2024 season.

“Qualifying went okay and the result was about what I expected,” Paul said. “We had a red flag during the session that negated what I think might’ve been my best lap, but that’s the way it goes. We made some pretty significant changes before the heat race and they did what I hoped they would do and the car was really good.

“In the feature, I just made the mistake of not committing to the top at the start," he said. "Instead, I decided to sort of run a slide job line into the corner through the middle. It didn’t work! I ended up getting stuck in the middle with cars on both sides through one and two and lost a bunch of spots. I moved up as the race went on, and the car felt pretty good until about the last six laps. So, I started to hunt around, which was a mistake on my part again. I did get going pretty well on the top, but with only two laps or so left, there was only so much to be gained. Overall, it wasn’t too bad of a night. I just hate backing up in a main event.”

With Alex off to attend a wedding, Paul is scheduled to fill in behind the wheel of Alex’s No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team car for the next PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car event this Saturday, Aug. 3 at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

The PDTR Grand Nationals, B Mods, IRA Lightning Sprints and High School Racing Association will also be in action.

The program will feature a kids' coin and candy drop sponsored by VanDerVart Concrete, as well as a coloring contest with prizes for the winners.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Real Estate Property Shop – Sue Erdman

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Real Estate Property Shop – Sue Erdman as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 1522 Calumet Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., the Real Estate Property Shop and owner/broker Sue Erdman is dedicated to assisting clients in the process of finding, selecting, purchasing and selling a home, property or business location.

For more information, call 920- 286-2084, email sue@realestatepropertyshop.net or visit realestatepropertyshop.net

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 10

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 7

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 10

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 7

Heat Race Victories – 3

Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

410 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2

Interstate Racing Association Events – 2

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Dash Appearances – 0

Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski

Akright Auto 53A

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2

Heat Race Victories – 1

Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

USL returns to Creek County Speedway with added money up for grabs

By John Rittenoure

GLENPOOL, Okla. (July 30, 2024) - The Ortco, Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair is back in action on Saturday with a stop at Creek County Speedway where added money will be on the line.

Thanks to Terry Mattox Promotions Saturday’s main event will pay $1,500-to-win and $300-to-start. In addition heat race winners will earn $200 and non-qualifiers $100. And $100 tow money will be paid to USL competitors with perfect attendance.

Tim Kent leads the points race by just eight points over Brock Cottrell. Close behind is Matt Sherrell in third, Joshua Tyre just one point behind Sherrell in fourth and defending champion Johnny Kent in fifth. Point portions are very close throughout the top 10 with only 137 points separating first from tenth.

Pits open at 5 p.m. and grandstands at 6. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 with racing at 8.

2024 Feature Winners: 3/30 - Rees Moran - Red Dirt Raceway; 4//13 - Rees Moran - Creek County Speedway; 6/7 - Wout Hoffmans - Tulsa Speedway; 6/8 - Ty Hulsey, Creek County Speedway.

2024 Top 10: 1. Tim Kent 585; 2. Brock Cottrell 577; 3. Matt Sherrell 544; 4. Joshua Tyre 543; 5. Johnny Kent 535; 6. Jimmy Forrester 514; 7. Elizabeth Phillips 495; 8. Justin Patocka 494; 9. Cody Whitworth 472; 10. Greg York 448.



About United Sprint League

Owned by Michael Tyre, the USL sanctions 360 two-barrel / 305 non-wing sprint car events throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states with goals of supporting sponsors and providing fans the the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of non-wing sprint car racing.

Website: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1794.

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

About Ortco Inc.

Ortco Inc. manufactures qualify oilfield parts from American made bar and shaped steel on computerized CNC machinery. Products are then Heat Treated, coated for rust prevention, and warehoused for shipments across the globe. Ortco also utilizes high quality investment castings for safety clamps and various tongs.

Website: http://OrtcoInc.com.

United Sprint League Marketing Partners

Ortco, Inc., Same Day Auto Repair, Speed Stix Shocks, D&G Contracting, DFR Discount Tire, Passing Points Podcast, Kent Fireworks, Hoss Media.

 

 

Gravel Surpasses 100 Career World of Outlaws Wins as Big Game Motorsports Doubles Up During Week in Northeast

Inside Line Promotions - WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (July 30, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel recently became the eighth different driver in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to reach the 100-win mark.

Gravel was victorious on Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., during the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals to accomplish the feat. He backed it up the following night at Weedsport Speedway as the victory during the Empire State Challenge was No. 101 with 'The Greatest Show on Dirt.'

"It's definitely surreal," he said. "When you get to the 80s and 90s you start paying attention and counting down. The night of the race on Saturday I wasn't really thinking about it at all and was focused at the task at hand. After the race was over it set in that shoot, this was my 100 th win."

Gravel was strong throughout four races in five days in the Northeast last week. He qualified fourth quickest, won a heat race, placed second in the dash and ended second in the Bricker's Bash feature on Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa.

"We were strong all night long," he said. "The track got rough and heavy and we settled for second. We were a little too tight. The track was getting rough in turns one and two. It was a lot wetter than we expected. As the fuel load burned off and we had a long green-flag run our car got better. The red came out and we put some fuel in the car and it wasn't the same."

Two nights later, Gravel set quick time in qualifying before he finished second in a heat race, won the dash and recorded a second-place outing in the feature at Williams Grove Speedway.

"I had a really good opportunity to win the race and came up a little short," he said. "We challenged for the win and slid for it, but got passed back. T.J. (Stutts) got his wing back and was able to really operate all over the track. We were dependent on having to run the cushion. Obviously you wanted to win, but it's cool seeing guys win their first career World of Outlaws race. It's something he'll never forget."

The second half of the weekend yielded a pair of triumphs with a rally from fourth to Victory Lane on Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway.

"We were able to get to third right away," Gravel said. "(Daryn) Pittman was pacing Donny (Schatz) pretty well and he was running down the track. I was able to run up the track and build some speed up. He poked his nose on Donny and that baited him to move down. That left the top open for me. When I got to second I was able to get some speed and get by Donny. We had a caution late. The track always changes and I wasn't really sure where to run, but luckily I was able to be good enough to get the job done."

Gravel advanced from third to win on Sunday at Weedsport Speedway, where he garnered a victory for the fourth straight year.

"To continue winning there was a great cap to the week," he said. "We got to second fairly quick and from there I tried to process what lanes are best to figure out where I needed to be. I think midway through that race I was able to get a run off turn four to take the lead. I tried the bottom of turns three and four where the leader had been running and felt really good down there."

The team heads back to the Midwest this weekend for the Ironman 55 on Friday and Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. Gravel leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 110 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 24 - BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 2 (2).

July 26 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 2 (1).

July 27 - Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 1 (4).

July 28 - Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).

SEASON STATS -

44 races, 14 wins, 33 top fives, 40 top 10s, 42 top 15s, 42 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., for the Ironman 55 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Captures Two Podiums in Oregon and Top Five in Washington

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 30, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi's return from a concussion that sidelined him multiple weeks was a success.

Scelzi posted two podiums and three top fives during four races in the Northwest last week, earning him third place in the Northern Speedweek Tour standings.

"I felt like I kept getting better throughout the week," he said. "We were pretty fast from the get-go. During the main event on Saturday I felt pretty close to being 100 percent."

The week began last Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore., where Scelzi set quick time during qualifying. He then placed third in both a heat race and the main event.

"We were quick time with a new track record, which was really neat," he said. "We went from fourth to third in the heat race. Unfortunately, in the main event we had the ignition box fall out of the car. It somehow came loose right when we took the green. It hit the kill switch so I had to go to the work area. We got it back in and drove from last to third."

The strong rally was followed by another consistent night on Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.

"We went out dead last and were third quick," he said. "We won the heat race from fourth so that put us on the pole of the feature. It was slick on the bottom so I was trying my hardest to beat the outside guy into turn one. We had three shots at it and just couldn't do it. On the last attempt he drove around me and Dominic Gorden hit the bottom to get by us. We were third in turn one and ran there the rest of the race."

Scelzi ventured to Skagit Speedway on Friday for the opening night of the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals. He timed in 24 th quickest before winning a heat race from fourth and the B Main from the outside of the front row. Scelzi advanced from 21 st to 11 th in the main event.

"We couldn't seem to turn any RPMs in qualifying or really the whole night," he said. "I felt the car felt good and my laps were good, but we just didn't have the speed we needed. We went 21 st to 12 th in 10 laps and got a flat left tire. We changed that and restarted at the back and climbed up to 11th."

The 10 positions advanced marked the second-most spots gained.

The event concluded on Saturday with Scelzi strong from the opening green flag as he hustled from fifth to win a heat race.

"We won the heat race from fifth so that started us 12th," he said. "They had an issue with the power at the race track and started a little bit later. It kept some grip in the track throughout a lot of the feature. I struggled to move forward the first 20 laps. I was finally able to put a couple of guys away and I'd say around Lap 25 we started to push our way forward. We drove up to fifth and were really close to getting on the podium. I think the way we finished left a good taste in everyone's mouth."

Scelzi made a last-lap pass to garner a fifth-place finish. It earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars and marked Scelzi's 12 th top five of the season.

He will take the next couple of weeks off before tackling Kubota High Limit Racing shows on Aug. 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.; on Aug. 16 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.; and on Aug. 17 at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 23 - Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 3 (4).

July 24 - Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 3 (1).

July 26 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 24; Heat race: 1 (4); B Main: 1 (2); Feature: 11 (21).

July 27 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Heat race: 1 (5); Feature: 5 (12).

SEASON STATS -

33 races, 3 wins, 12 top fives, 15 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 15 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.; Aug. 16 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.; and Aug. 17 at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif., for the 49er Gold Rush Classic with Kubota High Limit Racing

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Scelzi Enterprises

Scelzi Enterprisesbuilds the finest utility truck bodies in the USA, including flatbed bodies, water truck bodies, custom truck bodies, service truck bodies and more. After more than 40 years in business, Scelzi Enterprises occupies 20 acres in South Fresno with additional pool and assembly locations in Oregon, Washington, and Southern California. For more information, visit http://www.SEInc.com .

"Scelzi Enterprises is a family business that has been around far before I was born," Scelzi said. "It gives me a lot of pride to represent our family business on the side of our race cars."

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

 

 

Kyle Larson returns to Thunderbowl Raceway August 15 with Kubota High Limit Racing

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA…Former Trophy Cup winner and NASCAR champion Kyle Larson is set to make his Thunderbowl Raceway return when Kubota High Limit Racing, co-owned by Larson and Brad Sweet, invades the facility on Thursday August 15th.

The Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Car event at Thunderbowl Raceway is already one of the more anticipated nights of the season in Central California with $25,000 being handed out to the winner.

The Tulare County Fairgrounds based venue has been well documented as one of Larson’s favorite tracks over the years. In 2013, the Elk Grove native captured one of the wildest Trophy Cup’s in recent memory, which is still vividly discussed each season among race fans.

Just two years ago, the now 32-year-old also tallied a World of Outlaws triumph at the one-third mile clay oval. The Tulare event is scheduled to be his only High Limit appearance of the California Swing.

“We are looking forward to having High Limit Racing at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway on August 15th,” commented track GM Josh Miller. “With $25,000 on the line and Kyle Larson returning, along with all the great High Limit drivers and California competitors, it should be a can’t miss night.”

The one-night show for 25 Grand is dubbed as “Thursday Night Thunderbowl” and jump starts a big stretch to end the season at Thunderbowl Raceway. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/4cMalsj - If you can’t make it to the track, all races can be seen live via FloRacing.

Just one month after the High Limit event, Thunderbowl Raceway then gears up for the two-night World of Outlaws sanctioned Dennis Roth Classic on September 20th and 21st. The finale dishes out a stellar $83,000 to the winner.

Following that, two massive weekends of racing will occur in October, with the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial first up on Saturday October 12th. The evening of racing showcases both the NARC 410 Sprint Cars and the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

The Faria Memorial will be a perfect appetizer for the 30th annual Trophy Cup that begins on Thursday October 17th. The three-night spectacle showcases a record $300,000 purse with $30,000 plus winnings going to the high point driver after the final night.

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway then caps the season with a special event featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder 360 Sprints on Wednesday November 20th.

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

For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts

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

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Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway Upcoming Events

Thursday August 15: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Legends of Kearney Bowl ($25,000-to-win)

Friday September 20: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and LOKB (Dennis Roth Classic) Saturday September 21: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Western RaceSaver 305s ($83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic)

Saturday October 12: NARC 410 Sprint Cars and Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)

Thursday October 17: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Friday October 18: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Saturday October 19: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing

Wednesday November 20: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars

 

 

Huset's Speedway Points Battles Going Down to the Wire

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Huset's Speedway only has four nights of racing remaining this season.

The high-banked oval will take the next three weekends off out of respect to several marquee events in the region. The next race at the track will be Aug. 25 for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars.

It will mark the final points night for the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series. The Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks have two points races remaining.

Kaleb Johnson is the only driver who has wrapped up his position as he secured his first career track championship at Huset's Speedway last weekend. He owns an 88-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings. A maximum of 50 points can be accrued on any given points night.

The other drivers in the top five are all tightly contesting the remaining podium positions. Mark Dobmeier is two points ahead of Brendan Mullen and Tim Estenson. Christopher Thram is only 13 points behind Dobmeier.

Additionally, the drivers ranked sixth through 10 th - Justin Henderson, Tyler Drueke, Kerry Madsen, Matt Juhl and Chase Randall - are separated by only five points.

Brady Donnohue reclaimed the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series championship lead following last Sunday's program. He owns a 15-point advantage over Shayle Bade with Koby Werkmeister only 18 points back. Dusty Ballenger ranks fourth - 20 points behind Donnohue - with Brandon Bosma and Tyler Rabenberg tied for fifth at 22 points out of the lead. With the feature having a one point per position drop starting with 40 points for the victory a lot will be decided within the top five during the final points night.

The top four drivers in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks championship standings are separated by only nine points. J.J. Zebell is two points ahead of Cory Yeigh with defending track champion Zach Olivier four points out of the top spot. Matt Steuerwald is nine points behind Zebell with Tim Dann only a dozen points out of the lead.

Tickets for all of the remaining races at Huset's Speedway this season can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Garet Williamson - 2(July 7 and July 28); Scott Bogucki - 1 (July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Cory Yeigh - 3(May 26, June 2 and July 28); Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26); and Gaige Weldon - 1 (July 28)

UP NEXT -

Aug. 25 for Royal River Casino Night showcasing The Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for Sprint Cars featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

 

 

Estenson Powers to Second-Place Outing at Hamilton County and Top 10 at Huset's

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Tim Estenson recorded a runner-up result last Wednesday to kick off a three-race week.

Estenson advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race before he placed second in the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa.

"We went in green trying to figure out how to get the best finish we could," he said. "We were able to pass in the heat race to be the high-points guy for the feature redraw. There were only nine cars, but some quality drivers. We were lucky to draw the No. 2 and we started next to Austin McCarl. It was all about the start and he got a little better start. He had the preferred line into turn one. We spread out from there. We were able to catch him in traffic, but not get around him."

The second-place outing increased Estenson's lead in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.

He returned to MSTS 410 Sprint Cars competition on Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., where Estenson qualified 10 th quickest in his group. A seventh-place result in a heat race was followed by a win in the B Main, transferring him into the back of the main event. Estenson gained a trio of positions to finish 18th.

"There was a lot of quality cars there at Jackson," he said. "Our pill draw wasn't good so that put us toward the back of Group B. We ended up 10 th and lost ground in the heat race. We had to run the B Main and we were able to try some stuff. We won that and felt really good. We moved up somewhat decent early in the feature, but the track was so wide and fast it was tough to really move forward."

Estenson leads the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars standings by 28 points with three races remaining this season.

The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Estenson timed in eighth quickest. He was fourth in a heat race to garner the 11 th starting spot in the A Main.

"We drew bad again, but were able to qualify pretty good as we were eighth out of 30 drivers," he said. "In the heat race we fell back a spot and so we missed the feature redraw. We started 11 th and it went right to the fence and we got up to eighth. Toward the end of the race I did a 360 and kept it going, but lost a couple of spots. I should have stayed up top instead of searching, but at the end of the day we still went forward and the car was in one piece."

Estenson's 10th-place run was his 14 th top 10 of the season. He is tied for third in the Huset's Speedway championship standings - only two points out of second place - heading into the final points race.

Estenson plans to take the next couple of weeks off before resuming competition Aug. 23 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., and Aug. 24 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. He will also compete on Aug. 25 at Huset's Speedway.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 24 - Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa - Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 2 (2).

July 26 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 7 (5); B Main: 1 (2); Feature: 18 (21).

July 28 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 10 (11).

SEASON STATS -

28 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 14 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 24 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 23 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the 2 nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Aug. 24 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Gerdau Presents the World of Outlaws Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Aug. 25 at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Yamalube

In the mid-1960s Mr. Leo Lake, National Service Manager for then Yamaha International Corporation realized the sportcycle market needed a high quality oil that enhanced reliability, durability and dependability because "off-the-shelf" automotive oils simply didn't live up to Yamaha's standards.

After some service issues in the early '60s, Leo pursued the lubrication side of the problem for the next two years, convinced it had to do with lubrication and not the engine itself. After having tested hundreds of combinations Leo developed a blend that in 1967 became the iconic YAMALUBE brand and to this day we still embrace his uncompromising commitment to quality and performance.

Simply put, Yamalube is the only oil "built around" the unique demands, operating characteristics, and applications of not only Yamaha engines, but all Powersport engines. For more information, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com .

"Yamalube makes top-of-the-line lubricants and cleaning products that help our race car operate well and look nice," Estenson said.

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

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Posts Two Podium Performances at Jackson Motorplex

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 30, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson highlighted a four-race weekend with a pair of podium results.

Johnson earned third-place finishes on Thursday and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. On Thursday, he qualified third quickest, placed third in a heat race and advanced from seventh to third during the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Midwest Power Series feature.

"We did well at Jackson both nights," he said. "We qualified and ran well in the heat race on Thursday. I was able to utilize the bottom to get by cars in the feature. It was mainly around the top and I was able to poke it around the bottom groove to get a podium."

That continued on Friday during the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars event at the track. Johnson was seventh quickest in time trials and he won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw of the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle - an event named after his grandfather.

"Friday was an important night for me and my family," he said. "We qualified decent and won the heat race. In the feature, once we got to traffic I got to fourth and moved up to second for a green-white-checkered restart. I could have got second, but a mistake on the last lap cost us a spot. I drove it in too hard and it let Garet (Williamson) get by me."

Johnson shifted gears to drive for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, where drivers got one last night in prior to the upcoming 360 Knoxville Nationals. Johnson timed in 15 th quickest in his group before he won a heat race and a B Main to advance into the back of the main event.

"We didn't qualify the greatest," he said. "We were running a different car so it took me a bit to get comfortable. Once I did I felt I could pass cars anywhere. We drove it into the top 10 before a late caution when I think the tires sealed over. When we came in they almost felt like slicks. With that many cars, we knew it'd be tough so I guess finishing 13 th out of 62 drivers isn't horrible."

The weekend concluded on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Johnson was 12 th quickest in qualifying. He placed second in a heat race before ending the night 12 th in the A Main.

"I think qualifying buried us for most of the night," he said. "We were all right in the heat race. In the feature we had a good car, but a couple of mistakes put me back to 15th. We climbed back a few positions. The main thing is the car is in one piece."

Johnson will return to Knoxville Raceway this weekend for the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great National Bank that runs Thursday through Saturday. He will then pilot a car for Aaron Long on Sunday during the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great National Bank.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 25 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 3 (7).

July 26 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 3 (5).

July 27 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 1 (2); B Main: 1 (3); Feature: 13 (21).

July 28 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 12 (13).

SEASON STATS -

30 races, 0 wins, 10 top fives, 21 top 10s, 25 top 15s, 25 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 34 th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great National Bank and Sunday at Knoxville Raceway for the Avanti Capitani Classic presented by Great National Bank

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Innovative Design/Sletten Properties

Innovative Design is an architectural firm owned by Lanny Auringer and Sletten Properties is a property owner and management company owned by Lanny and wife, Tammy. Together, they design, develop and manage the commercial and retail workspaces they lease in Sioux Falls, S.D.

"Lanny is a big-time fan and supporter of racing," Johnson said. "We really appreciate him letting us use one of his shops. I feel extremely fortunate to have him on our team and I'm grateful for what he's done to help us."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Mallett Bound for Mississippi This Weekend for USCS Series Doubleheader

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (July 30, 2024) - Jordon Mallett will return to action this weekend for the first time in more than a month.

Mallett plans to race on Friday and Saturday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., with the USCS Series. It will mark his first time competing since June 29.

"We're going in this weekend with a full head of steam," he said. "We've been working hard at home to make sure everything is prepared and ready. It's been nice to spend a few weeks off with family and our new baby. Now the focus is on racing and winning races."

Mallett has enjoyed success at Hattiesburg Speedway, where he last competed in June 2022 when he earned a third-place result. He placed fifth at the track the previous year and third in 2020. Mallett also scored results of second and third at the track in 2018, which started his current five-race top-five streak there.

"It seems like I make a visit there every year at some point," he said. "That's one of those places where I'm eager to win at because we've done everything but win. It's one of those places that has had my number. We've been consistent and always fast, but just haven't gotten a win yet. Hopefully that changes this weekend."

Mallett enters the weekend with two wins this season, including one during USCS Series competition.

SEASON STATS -

12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red River Rack Co.

Red River Rack Company, which is based in Gainesville, Texas, provides storage solutions to large and small tire dealers alike, providing single tier storage to rack supported catwalk systems nationwide and fabricating of the highest quality IBC compliant staircase and many other system components.

"We partnered with Red River Rack Company a few years ago," Mallett said. "They've been family friends for years so we're pleased to have them on board."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Garners Second Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals Title in Last Three Years

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 30, 2024) - Trey Starks produced his second Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals triumph in the last three years on Saturday at Skagit Speedway, where the $15,000 payday was the most money he's earned in a single race in his career.

Starks kicked off the event on Friday by setting quick time during time trials.

"We went out in the middle and it seemed like we squeezed everything the track still had," he said. "After I went out it was difficult to get into the top five so we went out just early enough to get a good lap.

"The heat race inversion was eight and we went eighth to fourth, which built pretty good points. That was good enough to be second in points going into the feature."

The feature inversion lined Starks up on the inside of the ninth row.

"We were in this position at Dirt Cup and maybe tried too hard and was too aggressive," he said. "I told myself we could be aggressive, but we needed to finish the race. A top 10 would be plenty fine. We rolled our way up through the main and picked off what we could get. We were probably a top-five car, but had a couple of cautions not fall our way. I ended up eighth, which put us second in points overall and in a good spot going into Saturday.

"We didn't have much to do until after the heat races. We rolled into the pole shuffle. We won it for second place and were close in the battle for the pole position against Dominic Gorden. The bottom was preferred and we were on the outside. I thought we put up a good fight for not being in the preferred line."

The pole shuffle started Starks on the outside of the front row in the 40-lap main event.

"It had its fair share of cautions and drama," he said. "We took the green and the preferred line was on the bottom so we fell into second. I pedaled as hard as I could on the top to make it work. I could feel it slowly start to come my way. I wanted to get there, but not let him hear me. That's a difficult thing to do. We ran behind him for about five laps and had a caution. On the restart I started taking runs at him and could tell the bottom was starting to go away. I knew at this point he could hear me so it was about making the right decision when he switched lanes to capitalize.

"He switched around Lap 9 or Lap 10. I was able to turn it down underneath him and pass him coming from the top to the bottom out of turn four. I think we held the lead for maybe five laps. We had a restart and I kinda knew it was coming, but we slid each other back and forth for two or three laps until a red came out. It was really close at the line and I didn't know who had the lead. Unfortunately for him, when we refired after the red he had an issue and had to go to the tail. I wish we could have battled it out without him having to go to the back.

"We had a few more restarts and it was mainly about navigating traffic. We had one restart toward the end where I left the bottom open and I think (Jason) Solwold may have passed me, but I was able to carry momentum around the top to get back by him. Dominic Gorden made it back to second and he was close. I could see after watching the race that if I had made a significant mistake in traffic he would have been there for the win. You had to drive as hard as you could for 40 laps and hope you ended up on the right side of it. Fortunately we did."

Starks returns to Skagit Speedway this Saturday. He leads the 360ci winged sprint car championship standings by 88 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 26 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 4 (8); Feature: 8 (17).

July 27 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Pole Shuffle: 2 (2); Feature: 1 (2).

SEASON STATS -

19 races, 9 wins, 14 top fives, 15 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 18 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Jackson Motorplex Season Finale Showcasing Three-Day FENDT Jackson Nationals Featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 30, 2024) - The final Jackson Motorplex event this season is a big one.

The top-notch facility showcases the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals Aug. 15-17 with a trio of winged sprint car classes competing. Only two divisions will duke it out per night with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing kicking off the action on Aug. 15.

The MSTS 360 Sprint Cars will battle for $3,000 and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing top prize is $600. However, drivers will be accruing points during the opening night that will line up the heat races for their finales. The $2,500-to-win Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing finale is Aug. 16 and the $5,000-to-win MSTS 360 Sprint Cars finale is Aug. 17.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be in action on Aug. 16-17 with the opening night paying $12,000 to win and $1,200 to start and the finale $25,000 to win and $2,000 to start.

Mau Marine is sponsoring the Fan Zone all weekend.

There will be a variety of options to entertain the fans throughout the week as well, including the annual golf tournament sponsored by Security Bank on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The tournament is open to the public and starts at 1 p.m. at the Jackson Golf Course. A fan fest featuring live music will be held at the track starting at 7 p.m. that night.

Race tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

The FENDT Jackson Nationals: Aug. 15 - the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Aug. 16 - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing; Aug. 17 - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Dover Driving for Tim Estenson Motorsports at Knoxville Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (July 30, 2024) - Jack Dover is driving for Tim Estenson Motorsports next week during the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.

The marquee event runs Aug. 7-10 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and will likely draw more than 100 competitors.

"We're going to tear everything apart this week," he said. "We'll do maintenance and we'll make sure the trailer is stocked. We want to head over, be competitive and have fun."

This will mark the season debut in the No. 14 for Dover, who has served as the crew chief for the team the last two seasons. He drove the car to a pair of third-place results in two starts last year.

"We had a couple of nights planned to race it this season, but things came up," he said. "Last Saturday we were supposed to race at Knoxville, but we found some debris in the engine. It would have been huge if I had been able to run so we could get the car dialed in."

Dover is seeking his first career A Main start at the 410 Knoxville Nationals.

"I want to make the A Main at these big events, but I think even making the C Main or B Main is a huge deal," he said. "I think the closest I've been is I missed it by one spot two years in a row around 2007 or 2008. It was when I was running Knoxville weekly. To make the Knoxville Nationals A Main, I've been trying for so long so I'd be ecstatic. The big thing is we want to do well, but we need to have fun with it as well."

SEASON STATS -

3 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Aug. 7-10 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 63 rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Carpet Land

Carpet Land has been family-owned and operated for more than 25 years and has two convenient locations in Lincoln, Neb., and Omaha, Neb. Carpet Land's goal is to provide the largest selection of in-stock flooring at discounted prices for its customers. Along with Nebraska's largest in-stock carpet inventory, the company also carries large amounts of vinyl, tile, wood, laminate, luxury vinyl tiles and planks, area rugs and room size remnants. For more information, visit http://www.CarpetLandonline.com .

"We are really excited to have Carpet Land back as part of our team," Dover said. "They've been a great supporter of racing in Nebraska and I can't wait to see them to Victory Lane a lot this year."

Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.

 

 

Brian Brown eyes another 360 Knoxville Nationals championship

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 30, 2024) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put together another consistent effort during the recent weekend, not only securing back-to-back top-ten appearances in starts at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, but the Higginsville, Missouri, native secured a podium in the process, accomplished in the aforementioned start at Lakeside on Friday, July 26.

Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, finished third in his podium effort, commencing the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint start from the pole position. Blackjack raced on to lead much of the program, losing command with less than a handful remaining.

The following evening at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Brown finished sixth, improving three positions after starting from the inside of row five. Blackjack’s top-ten total now stands at 17 on the season, seven of which recorded within the top-five.

A victor already this season, as well as a two-time 360 Knoxville Nationals champion (2014, 2023), Brown will return to the Marion County Fairgrounds half-mile in the coming days, aiming to claim throne in the national 360 blockbuster for a second consecutive season.

“It’s that time of the year and we couldn’t be more excited. Pumped to spend the next two weeks at Knoxville Raceway,” Brian Brown said. “Hats off to this entire Casey’s | FVP team. We put together another sound effort this past weekend and I’m confident that momentum will move right into the 360 Knoxville Nationals.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 17

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

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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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Can Am, Brockville Next for Empire Super Sprints

By Curtis Berleue (LaFargeville, NY) | The month of August for the Empire Super Sprints will start out with the first visit of the year to both the Can-Am Speedway and Brockville Ontario Speedway. By this point in the season, both tracks had already hoped to have a visit from ESS in the books, however Mother Nature had other plans as both the tours scheduled visit to Brockville on June 22 and Can-Am on July 3 were rained out.

When the stars of the Empire Super Sprints roll north this weekend, two-time champion and current points leader Jordan Poirier will be the one every driver has their sights on to beat as he is also the most recent winner at Can-Am, having won 2023’s CNY Speedweek stop at the track.

With last year’s visit to Brockville also falling to rain, it’s anyone's guess as to who could be sitting in victory lane at the 3/8 mile oval. The last time the tour made a stop there was in 2019, and the only active driver with a win at the track in ESS action is Jason Barney, with that win coming 7 years ago.

While there are still 12 points-paying races left on the 2024 ESS schedule, the battle in the standings is starting to heat up. Defending champion Jordan Poirier currently sits atop the list with 1117 points, holding a slim 8-point lead over Jason Barney. Davie Franek is third with 1062 points, followed by Matt Tanner and Billy VanInwegen.

All persons entering the pits on Saturday at Brockville should be reminded that a digital waiver must be signed per the tracks insurance, and no paper waiver will be available at the track. The waiver can be found at https://bos.speedwaiver.com .

The official order of events for both nights, along with pricing for each event can be found on both tracks’ website and Facebook pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media channels.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, August 2 – Can-Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,000 to Win)

Saturday, August 3 – Brockville Ontario Speedway – Brockville, ONT ($2,000 to Win)

Saturday, August 17 – Utica-Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($5,000 to Win Cole Cup)

 

 

Forni-Humphreys Classic takes center stage at Placerville Speedway Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…The biggest event of the Berco Redwood/ Hoosier Tires championship season invades Placerville Speedway this Saturday August 3rd, with the $8,585.85 to win “Forni-Humphreys Classic” set for action at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

An exciting four division program will be offered to race fans showcasing the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, who will battle for the $8,585.85 grand prize, along with the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association.

The Forni family has a great history in El Dorado County, with deep ties to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and much of the land on which it sits. Much like his forefathers, Mark Forni had a great passion for the county fair and its attributes, especially the racetrack.

From the time he was a young child and the days when Placerville Speedway was known as Hangtown Speedway, Mark was actively involved with the weekly auto races, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need involved with the sport he loved.

Later in life, Mark continued his contributions to local auto racing, sponsoring many race teams with his business, Forni’s Trucking. He later became a member of the El Dorado County Fair Board and focused on the issues regarding the future of the fair and the speedway. Mark Forni believed in working relationships. He understood the importance of race promoters, sponsorships, and the one key element for every event to be successful, the spectator.

In November of 2004, Mark was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. During his final months, Mark had the opportunity to say goodbye to friends and family and spend some special moments with his wife and children, a bittersweet time for those who knew and loved him so much. In the summer of 2005, Mark passed away at the early age of 45.

Saturday will also be our way of remembering our fellow fallen friend C.J. Humphreys, who we lost in February of 2023.

Affectionately known as the “Happy Camper” C.J. ranks number five in all-time Winged 360 Sprint Car wins on the red clay, having earned 25 victories in his career. He also holds the honor of being the original North vs South Civil War Series champion during the 1991 season.

Chris and his No. 85 Sprint Car were as synonymous as any in the Placerville Speedway pit area over the years. His competitive spirit and all-around good-natured attitude have been sorely missed around the track.

Saturday’s 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic is also the final tune-up prior to the Kubota High Limit Racing event on August 17th.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday August 3rd, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-080324

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday August 3: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic

Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Gold Rush Classic

Saturday August 31: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend Sunday September 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints | 6th annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood/ Legends Weekend

 

 

Carson Hammes Sixth at Marysville Raceway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting back to racing action on Saturday night, Carson Hammes continued his strong 2024 season as he tallied a sixth-place finish at Marysville Raceway.

With 15 cars on hand for the tracks first point paying race in a few weeks, the younger of two Hammes brothers timed the STS Farming/All About Fire Protection/Summit Partners backed No. 56C mount in seventh quickest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Hammes knew the importance of grabbing the win. Getting the jump when the green flag was displayed to the field, Carson Hammes drove away from the field and raced to the important heat race victory.

Pulling the two in the redraw, Hammes found himself on the front row of the feature event as he looked to score his second feature event win of the 2024 season.

Slipping back to fourth when the race came to life, Hammes settled in as he chased after the likes of his brother, Dawson, Dryver Dothage, and Adrianna DeMartini.

While running in fourth, Hammes felt pressure from a surging Jake Haulot who was racing his way through the field and towards the front. Finally giving up the fourth spot on the 12th lap, a wild lap 13 saw him slip back to eighth.

Settling back in, the Marysville, CA driver worked his way back into seventh, where he went on to take the checkered flag, but after post race tech he was officially moved up one position and was scored sixth in the final rundown.

Hammes Motorsports would like to thank Movement Brewing, STS Farming, All About Fire Protection, Summit Partners Burbank Agency, Escalera Inc., Harper Inc., and Ace Attorney Services for their continued support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 10, Wins: 1, Top 5’s: 4, Top 10’s: 5

ON TAP: Hammes returns to action on Saturday night at Marysville Raceway.

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Carson Hammes by following him on Twitter @CarsonHammes.

 

 

Ashton Torgerson Tallies Two More Top-10s with Xtreme Outlaws Midgets During Oklahoma Double

PETERSEN MEDIA- Continuing to compete with this Keith Kunz Motorsports team during his rookie campaign with the Xtreme Outlaws Midgets, Ashton Torgerson continues to stack Top-10 finishes as he picked up two more in Oklahoma.

Kicking the weekend off at Arrowhead Speedway on Friday night, the Rookie of the Year contender timed in sixth fastest in his qualifying flight and that put him in the third row of his heat race.

Starting and finishing sixth in his heat, Torgerson moved into the feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the 17th starting position. Battling for 15th and 16th in the opening stages of the race, Torgerson moved into 13th on the race’s sixth lap.

Continuing to feel out the Oklahoma track, Torgerson worked into 12th on the 11th lap, and cracked to Top-10 right at the halfway point of the 25-lapper. Continuing to battle hard, he took over seventh on the 20th lap and held on to that position over the final five laps as he recorded his 34th overall Top-10 finish of the 2024 season.

Saturday night the series stayed in Oklahoma, but the scene shifted to Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, OK. Getting off to a much better start on this night, Torgerson timed in third quickest in his time trial group and that lined him up on the front row of his heat race.

Slipping back to third when the field shuffled out as the heat came to life, Torgerson’s third place finish put him in the feature event and placed him in the fourth row on the starting grid.

As the feature came to life, Torgerson spent a big majority of the race running in the seventh position, but as the laps wound down, the action picked up as he found himself in a few different battles.

Working into sixth on the 20th lap, Torgerson spent the next 10-laps swapping fifth and sixth as he found himself in a very entertaining battle. Going back and forth, Torgerson ultimately lost the spot to Cannon McIntosh on the final lap as he took sixth when the checkered flag flew.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-55, Wins-5, Top 5’s-14, Top 10’s-35

ON TAP: Ashton Torgerson will continue to battle with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series this weekend as he will be in action on Friday and Saturday night at I-55 Raceway.

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

 

 

Early Contact Derails Dakota Albright at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- Fresh off of racing his way into his first career Winged Sprint Car feature event, Dakota Albright found himself in another feature on Saturday night, but after a good start to his race, contact from a spinning car brought his night to an early end.

“Saturday night, I really put us behind early after time trials, but Rick and Dan continued to do their thing,” Dakota Albright said. “We started in the back of the feature, and the first few laps felt great but contact ultimately ended our night early.”

With 24 cars on hand Saturday night in Placerville, CA, the Waterford, CA driver ended up ended up 22nd fastest in time trials after a mistake on the first lap ultimately hurt both laps.

“We hot lapped really well, so I thought I was going to be able to get us timed in better than I had been, but I made a mistake,” Albright added.

Finishing sixth in his heat race, Albright was set for the 25-lap feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the 21st starting position. On a surface that still stayed in good shape through the night with cooler temps on hand, Albright was able to make some early headway.

As the race came to life, Albright was able to get his right rear up on the cushion and pick up a few positions as he raced into 18th. Feeling comfortable upstairs, he stayed committed and found himself in 17th a lap later as he still worked through heavy traffic.

Admittedly feeling the best he had felt to date, trouble struck on the fourth lap. Racing into turns three and four, a car lost the handle on the cushion and as it spun, Albright couldn’t avoid as he took a big hit to the right rear corner of his car.

Forced to the work area, the damage was too much to overcome and his night was over.

“I was pretty bummed with how the night ended,” Albright said. “It has been a bit of a learning curve for myself, and I felt like things were coming together in the feature, but it was short lived. Looking forward to trying again this weekend.”

Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.

ON TAP: Albright will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.

You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.

 

 

Tony Gomes 4th at Placerville Speedway Heading Into the Mark Forni/CJ Humphreys Classic

PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to action at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports continued their stretch of top finishes at the bullring as Gomes took the checkered flag in fourth.

“We were solid again from start to finish, and that is a big testament to Cody, Bobby, and John’s hard work,” Tony Gomes said. “Aside from some bad luck, the entire month of July went really well for us, and it has us eager to battle for the Forni/Humphreys Classic this week.”

24 cars checked into the speedway with the point race season starting to wind down. Gomes got off to a quick start in the Lund Construction/Anrak/Same Rhodes backed No. 7C as he timed 12th fastest after being the first car to take a time.

With the track taking shape through the duration of the qualifying session, Gomes’ front row heat race position was idle for the conditions as he needed to pick up the win to earn a spot in the nightly redraw.

Lining up on the outside of the front row of the fourth and final heat race of the night, it took three start attempts to finally get underway, but once the race was on, Gomes was able to take off.

Leading from start to finish, the Modesto, CA driver’s win moved him into the nightly redraw where the seven put him in the fourth row of the feature event alongside Andy Forsberg.

Slipping back to eighth when the race came to life, Gomes settle in and used an early restart to get back into sixth. Once back in sixth, he continued to hold the spot until another restart allowed him to power his way in fourth.

Once in fourth, the lead pack of cars broke away but they all ran similar speeds as they kept a similar distance between themselves.

As traffic became a factor in the waning laps, it did allow Gomes to close in on third running Andy Forsberg as he looked for a spot on the podium following his win two weeks ago.

Though he was able to putt close to Forsberg, Gomes capped this night off in the fourth spot, as he now turns his attention to the Forni/Humphreys Classic.

“The fact that we got even better as the race moved on, it has me really optimistic heading into one of our biggest races of the year, the Forni/Humphreys Classic,” Gomes said. “It is good to get another good finish for Cody, Mandi, and this team, but it would be even more special to win this race again this weekend.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-11, Wins-1, Top 5’s-4, Top 10’s-9

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

Andy Forsberg 3rd At Placerville Speedway Amidst Torrid Championship Battle

PETERSEN MEDIA: Back to regular season points action at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night after claiming the Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek title last week, Andy Forsberg worked his way to a third-place finish as he continues to take part in an ultra-tight championship battle with Shane Hopkins and Bubba DeCaires.

“It was another strong night for us from start to finish,” Andy Forsberg said. “We were fourth quick to get the night underway, but I think I left something on the table. I knew what I needed to do, I just didn’t do a very good job executing my plan.”

With 24 cars on hand, Forsberg attacked the unseasonably tacky track in time trials, as he timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry in fourth fastest in time trials.

Needing to simply run inside the Top-5 in his heat race to advance to the redraw based on his qualifying time, Forsberg scored a second place finish but the redraw was unkind as he the eight put him in the fourth row of the 25-lapper.

With the track getting slick when the feature event rolled around, Forsberg got a great jump as he was quickly into third and chasing after the lead duo of Tanner Carrick and Shane Hopkins.

Pressuring Hopkins, who is also in the hotly contested championship fight, Forsberg seemed to lose a little ground to him as the raced through turns one and two, but in three and four he was able to gain on Hopkins, so it turned into a high speed game of cat and mouse.

With both drivers on their game and not making any mistakes, Forsberg continued to battle but, in the end, settled for a third-place finish heading into this weekend’s Mark Forni/CJ Humphries Classic.

“We were really good in the feature, but Carrick and Hopkins were good as well,” Forsberg said. “I could gain on Hopkins in three and four, but I’d lose it all in one and two so it was kind of an interesting battle between us. Good result, and hopefully we can be back up there battling for $8500 this weekend.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-30, Wins-4, Top 5’s-17, Top 10’s-20

ON TAP: Forsberg and company return to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the Mark Forni/CJ Humphreys Classic.

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

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

 

 

Joel Myers Jr Scores First Win at Hayward Motorsports In Thrilling Fashion

PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting right back to work with Hayward Motorsports following his first Kings Royal Apperance, Joel Myers Jr was able to breakthrough and score his first win with the team as he made a last lap move during IRA action at Plymouth Dirt Track.

“We have been getting better, and learning each night we have hit the track, and to come from eighth and get our first win is cool and I am happy to get Brodie Hayward and all of our partners a win,” Joel Myers Jr said.

Making the trip to Wisconsin on Saturday night, the Sebastopol, CA driver kicked things off by timing the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors/Byrd Racing backed No. 19H in fourth quickest in time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, ‘Jr’ was able to work his way into second as the race got underway. Finishing second, the 18-year-old was securely in the feature as well as in Dash 2 where his fourth-place finish put him in the fourth row of the feature event.

Settling into sixth when the green flag was displayed to the field, Myers Jr broke into the top-five on the fifth lap as he seemingly got stronger as the laps clicked off.

The 11th and 12th circuits saw him make a couple of big time moves as he raced into third as the race approached the halfway point. Continuing to battle around the Plymouth Dirt Track, Myers Jr worked into second with just 10-laps to go in the race and his focus turned to leader, Blake Nimee.

Chasing after Nimee, Myers Jr was able to get around him on the 27th lap to take over the race lead. Able to stick the bottom for the final trips around the track, the youngster was able to score his first win with Hayward Motorsports, and it was also his first career 410ci win in the United States after success the last two years in New Zealand.

“This has been a great opportunity to work with Hayward Motorsports, and I am very grateful to be in this position,” Myers Jr said. “Noah West, Brodie, and everyone have been great to work with, and hopefully we can pick a few more up before the season ends.”

Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports would like to thank Shiti Coolers, Eddie Gillstap Motors, Byrd Racing, RPM Chassis, Factory Kahne Shocks, and Al Parker Engines for their continued support.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 33, Wins-8, Top-5’s- 12, Top-10’s-18

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports are TBD on this weekends plans.

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

To grab your Joel Myers Jr Merchandise, click over to www.shopjoelmyersjr.com

 

 

Tanner Carrick Dominates at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Building off of a pair of podium finishes last week to cap off Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek, Tanner Carrick continued to climb the ladder as he dominated to 25-lap feature event at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night to record his fifth feature event win of the season.

“We had a lot of speed last week, but my dash redraw skills really hindered us and these races are tough to win from the third and fourth row,” Tanner Carrick said. “Saturday night things went our way, and we had a really good car and that showed as we led all 25 laps and scored the win.”

With 24 cars checked into the pit area for one final tune up at the bullring before this coming week’s Mark Forni/CJ Humphries Classic, Carrick stopped the clocks with the third quickest lap in qualifying time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Lincoln, CA driver got a strong start aboard the CVC/Cemex/California Waterfowl backed No. 83T as he raced into second.

Hanging on to the runner up finish, Carrick was safely in the redraw with his qualifying efforts, and some good luck was on his side as the ‘two’ put him on the front row of the 25-lapper.

Sharing the front row with youngster, Austin Wood, Carrick got the jump as the field raced out of turn four. The slick Placerville Speedway surface was to Carrick’s liking as he was able to move all around the speedway as traffic came into play.

A couple of stoppages sprinkled through the race were essentially all that could slow him on this night as he led all 25-laps and recorded his fifth feature event win of the season, marking his first at Placerville Speedway.

“Thanks to Clark and Shay for their hard work and continuing to give me a good car,” Carrick noted. “I love racing at Placerville because it is so unique and such a tricky place to figure out. If you can run well here night in and night out, it typically means you can go run well anywhere with how challenging it can be. Glad to get the win, and hopefully we can do it again with a lot of money up for grabs this week.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 38, Wins: 5, Top 5’s: 20, Top 10’s: 26

ON TAP: Carrick will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

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

 

Donny Schatz just shy of Summer Nationals title; $25,000 Ironman 55 next
Jul 29, 2024

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5602 (-110)

Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Event: Bricker’s Bash
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 8th (7th)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 26th-27th
Event: Summer Nationals
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 11th (15th)
Saturday: 2nd (1st)

Date: Sunday, July 28th
Event: Empire State Challenge
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, New York)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 5th (8th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 29, 2024) – Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing’s four-race stretch through Pennsylvania and New York was an all-around success story, not only completing the two-state swing with three top-ten scores, but a pair of top-fives in the process, one of which a podium in the annual Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals finale on Saturday, July 27.

Schatz, ace of the Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished second in his Williams Grove Speedway podium appearance, leading the first 12 laps from the pole position before commencing a battle with championship rival, David Gravel.

Gravel, the eventual Summer Nationals champion, got by Schatz on lap 13, only to lose command to the ten-time World of Outlaws champion the following circuit. The Fargo, North Dakota, native would maintain the point until lap 19 when Gravel snuck back by entering turn one and two. Despite the fact, Schatz did everything he could to reclaim command, showing his nose to the Connecticut native on multiple occasions.

“We were decent,” Schatz said of Williams Grove. “From the word go we were okay, and the longer I ran the looser I got. I tried moving the wing, and it kind of made me a little bit worse, so I kind of had to go back. I just kind of started searching around the racetrack. I tried the top. I tried the middle. It seemed like that yellow helped. It cooled the tires down and I could go for a few laps. I just couldn’t get in the racetrack the way we needed to. We were there, but I guess we’ll have to settle for second tonight.”

Schatz and TSR kicked-off their Summer Nationals effort with an 11th-place score from 15th one night prior, launching their entire Pennsylvania visit with an eighth-place performance at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The four-race stretch eventually came to a close Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway; Schatz finished fifth from eighth on the starting grid.

With all results considered, Schatz remains second in the 2024 World of Outlaws championship chase, trailing Gravel by 110 markers. To date, Schatz owns 36 top-ten appearances in 41 starts, 21 of which recorded within the top-five.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3. The winner of the 55-lap finale will take home the iconic dumbbell trophy and $25,000.

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 41
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 21
Top-10s: 36

 

 

Zearfoss highlights return to Posse Country with top-five at BAPS; Ironman 55 ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 29, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing made the most of their return to Pennsylvania Posse Country, highlighting their four-race stretch (night four being a visit to New York) with a top-five at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 24. Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprinter, finished fourth in his top-five appearance, improving two positions after starting from the outside row three.

The “Jonestown Jet” kicked-off preliminary competition with the eighth-fastest qualifying time of 33 entries, racing on to a runner-up performance during heat race action, and a sixth-place outcome in the evening’s dash.

In addition, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visited Williams Grove Speedway for the annual C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, followed by a one-night stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28. Doing his best to match his BAPS outcome, the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native finished 15th, 23rd, and 15th, respectively.

The top-five in BAPS’ Bricker’s Bash was his first of the World of Outlaws season.

“A great way to open our return to Pennsylvania. We wanted that success to continue through Weedsport, but it was great to get things going that way and show a ton of speed in front of all of our partners and fans,” Zearfoss noted. “We have to turn our focus back west, but we’ll be back to Pennsylvania soon enough.”

ON DECK: Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3. The winner of the 55-lap finale will take home the iconic dumbbell trophy and $25,000.

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

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

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

STATS: 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 1 Top-Tens: 11

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

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Double-D tenth twice in Summer Nationals; All eyes on Knoxville, Iowa

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (July 29, 2024) – Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing put together a sound performance in their two-day Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals appearance, capping the Central Pennsylvania staple with back-to-back top-ten outcomes, finishing tenth in each as the result of forward progress.

Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, advanced a total of nine positions in his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series effort, driving forward from 12th on Friday before rallying seven spots on Saturday. Dietrich’s Saturday night charge was good enough to earn the evening’s Hard Charger Award – awarded to the driver who advances the most feature positions.

“We wanted more, but we’re already looking forward. Excited to get to Knoxville,” Dietrich, a ten-time winner in 2024, mentioned. “The goal is to go out there and represent our partners and fans at the highest level. We’re pretty lucky to be associated with so many great people, and the fan support is second to none. We’re gonna let it all hang out at Knoxville and see what happens.”

As noted, Dietrich is a ten-time winner thus far in 2024, ready to roll into the 360 Knoxville Nationals with 36 top-tens to his credit, 26 of which accumulated within the top-five.

COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 10 Top-Fives: 26 Top-Tens: 36

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

 

Xavier Doney sixth in POWRi start at Lakeside; Indiana Sprint Week and Knoxville Nationals all ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (July 29, 2024) – Despite Saturday’s planned visit to I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, ending before it started, canceled due to a short car count projection, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing made the most of their Friday night POWRi 410 Outlaw start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, capping their evening in the Sunflower State with a top-ten appearance – highlighting all preliminary competition with a heat race victory.

Doney, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, No. 74 sprinter, finished sixth in his top-ten appearance, commencing main event competition from fourth on the grid.

Although a short weekend in terms of starts, Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing have much to look forward to, set to join the USAC National Sprint Cars for Indiana Sprint Week (ISW) competition beginning at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 30. The Odessa, Missouri, native will compete in the remaining five rounds of ISW, all of which concluding at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, on Saturday, August 3.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with USAC’s Indiana Sprint Week competition beginning Tuesday evening, July 30, at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana:

July 30 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN July 31 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN August 1 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN August 2 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN August 3 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN

Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with a 305 sprint car start at Valley Speedway on Saturday, August 3.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior). Finished sixth in POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series start at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 26.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21.

SPECIAL THANKS: Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com. POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com. POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com. USAC Racing: www.floracing.com. High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/ Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

Whittall battles Outlaws in Posse Country; Team aims at late season success
Jul 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 29, 2024) – It was a high flyin’ weekend in Posse Country for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, continuing their 2024 campaign with the two-day Summer Nationals – featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series – at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Two starts resulted in two main event appearances for the Vincentown, New Jersey, wheelman, highlighting the pair with a 19th-place score in the $20,000-to-win weekend finale on Saturday, July 27.

Although short of the ultimate goal, Whittall, ace of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, is still as eager as ever, working to continue their pre-Outlaw success once the Knoxville Nationals have concluded.

“It’s a tough program, that’s for sure,” Whitall, describing Williams Grove Speedway’s Summer Nationals, said. “We’re privileged to be a part of it, and I’m privileged to be a part of such an incredible team. We’re going to take some time off during the Knoxville Nationals before resuming our schedule immediately after. We had a ton of momentum heading into the Summer Nationals, so the goal is to pick up right where we left off.”

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will enjoy some time off before returning to Central Pennsylvania competition following the Knoxville Nationals.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 14

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

 

Thiel perfect at Dodge County Fairgrounds; IRA championship chase continues with Wilmot and Angell Park double August 17-18

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 29, 2024) – It was a night to remember for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only concluding their Friday night visit to Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series triumph, but securing a perfect scorecard in the process, commencing preliminary competition with the night’s fastest qualifying time, as well as heat race and dash victories. Impressive enough, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native led every circuit of the 20-lap contest, earning a $4,000 payday for his efforts in his third IRA victory of the season.

Although unable to match his Friday night perfection, Thiel’s Saturday night IRA effort at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, was just as impressive in its own right, persevering for a sixth-place result after starting 17th on the A-Main grid.

“I really didn’t realize how good we were on Friday until the night came to a close. Looking back, we’ve put together a really sound package for Dodge County and it definitely showed this weekend,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, explained. “We obviously wanted to repeat our efforts on Saturday at Plymouth, but a late pill kinda put us behind the eight ball. We tried some things to dig ourselves out of the hole, and I’m not sure anything really worked out in our favor. Regardless, to salvage a top-ten says a lot.”

Thiel and Team 73 are currently in charge of the 2024 IRA Outlaw Sprint Series championship chase, holding a 65-point margin over Hanna City, Illinois’ Jake Blackhurst.

“We’re going to enjoy a few weeks off before our next IRA start at Wilmot,” Thiel continued. “We had the Knoxville Nationals on our calendar all year, but we want to be smart with our motor situation and be ready for the remaining IRA races, as well as some other events we plan to attend.”

ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will enjoy some time off before resuming IRA action at Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18.

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 3 Top-Fives: 9 Top-Tens: 16

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

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

Greg Wilson impressive in Sharon Speedway visit; Upcoming agenda TBD
Jul 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 29, 2024) – Despite a slow start to the weekend that resulted in an AFCS A-Main miss at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, July 26, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing turned things around in a hurry, concluding their last minute visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, with impressive rally from 16th to finish third – Wilson’s eighth top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing his overall top-ten count to 11.

Head turning for most who witnessed, Wilson’s hard-fought rally from row eight helped Ohio natives capture all three spots on Sharon Speedway’s podium, the top taken by Dale Blaney with Cole Duncan finishing second. Wilson secured his third-place finish on the final circuit, cruising by former World of Outlaws champion, Dave Blaney.

“We’ve always enjoyed racing at Sharon Speedway and we were happy to put together a massive improvement on Saturday night, especially after a not-so great start to our weekend at Attica,” Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, said. “Can’t say enough about everyone behind this Greg Wilson Racing team. Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics, DNC Hydraulics…they all play a major role in keeping us on track and we’re proud to give back by putting up solid results.”

Although short of matching their final Sharon Speedway outcome, Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing put together another charge at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28, concluding their World of Outlaws start in the Empire State with a 14th-place score after starting from row 11.

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

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 8
Top-tens: 11
Wins: 0

 

 

Randall and TKS Motorsports record incredible five-start stretch; 360 Knoxville Nationals ahead

Jul 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – It was an incredible run for the “Quickest Chicken” Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, capitalizing on a busy, five-race campaign with five consecutive top-ten scores, all of which highlighted with a $7,000 victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26. Randall, now a four-time winner in 2024 with Mitchellville, Iowa’s TKS Motorsports, led all 25 circuits of the Border Battle main event – his first triumph of the year at the state-of-the-art complex.

“It’s really special to win a really, really special race,” Randall said in Jackson Victory Lane. “I definitely felt a lot of pressure. Once I got to lapped traffic I was committed to the top in (turns) one and two. Once I got close to guys I felt myself slowing down and couldn’t get off the corners. I was searching a little bit. I saw the bottom was still good in (turns) one and two. We were able to hold them off.

“We’ve been making a lot of gains the past couple of weeks on the bigger tracks. It’s good to head into these next couple of weeks with a lot of momentum.”

In addition to his victory, Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, finished fourth during 360 action at Jackson Motorplex on Thursday, July 25, seventh and fifth during 410 and 360 action at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27, and second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 28 – the weekend’s final Border Battle program. Impressive enough, Randall led much of Huset’s Sunday night showstopper, taking command on lap nine before surrendering the top spot to Garet Williamson on lap 24. The runner-up performance was Randall’s fourth of the year on the Huset’s highbanks.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Chase, especially leading into the 360 Knoxville Nationals,” Troy Renfro expressed. “He’s really making our jobs look easy. We’re confident big things are ahead this weekend at Knoxville Raceway.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 23

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13. Scored five consecutive top-ten appearances on July 25-28 including a victory at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 26 – led all 25 laps for a $7,000 payday.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

Andrews to return to Fremont for AFCS start August 3
Jul 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 29, 2024) – It was a tough weekend in the Buckeye State for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, and although the OTS Truck Centers | Kenworth of Cleveland No. 15C team was forced to conclude their two-race agenda with a 19th-place highlight at Fremont on July 27, things are already looking up, aiming at a fresh start with their first event of the new month on Saturday, August 3.

Andrews, a former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion, will kick-off his August campaign back at “The Track That Action Built,” setting his targets on a $4,000 Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) payday. Andrews’ typical Friday night destination, Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, is closed due to their annual Fair.

“Just one of those weekends that we hope to forget about,” Andrews expressed. “We had some motor issues on Friday at Attica that took us out of the picture, and we just couldn’t find our feet on Saturday at Fremont. Regardless, a new month gives us a fresh start. All we can do is work to improve.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) start at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, August 3.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4

 

Eliason and RSR score back-to-back top-fives; 360 Knoxville Nationals on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – It was a busy weekend in the Keystone State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), joining not only High Limit Racing, but also the World of Outlaws in an action-packed Pennsylvania schedule including starts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. When the weekend chaos settled, Eliason and RSR found themselves with a pair of top-five appearances, scored in back-to-back fashion on July 23 and July 24.

Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in each of the aforementioned top-fives, the first in a High Limit Racing start at Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday, July 23, and the second in a World of Outlaws appearance at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. Impressive enough, Eliason’s top-fives were the product of forward progress, advancing from tenth in Lernerville’s Silver Cup and from ninth at BAPS’s Bricker’s Bash.

In addition, Eliason and RSR recorded 17th and 11th-place finishes in Williams Grove Speedway’s Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

“Just a great weekend overall for this Ridge & Sons Racing team. It was a great momentum kick leading into the Nationals stretch at Knoxville Raceway,” Eliason explained. “It was a busy schedule, but we need to be conditioned to it. We have a lot of racing on the agenda for the next two weeks and I’m sure we’ll be ready for it.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16. Finished fifth in Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on July 23. Finished fifth in World of Outlaws start at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 19

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

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

 

 

Aaron Reutzel rolls to 360 triumph at Jackson Motorplex; 360 Knoxville Nationals activates Thursday

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2024) – A perfect momentum kick rolling into the 34th edition of Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Nationals, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing turned four starts into a trio of top-ten appearances, highlighting their final July weekend with a 360 sprint car score at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 25. The triumph, Reutzel’s tenth of the 2024 season overall, was accomplished in fantastic fashion, earning a margin of victory that nearly surpassed the four-second mark.

“The track was phenomenal,” Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, was quick to say in Jackson Victory Lane. “Hats off to the track crew there. It was a good crowd tonight. It’s an awesome night.”

Although Reutzel’s 410 Border Battle start the following night at Jackson Motorplex concluded with a “DNF,” forced to retire due to incidental contact while battling for a podium spot, the Clute, Texas, native raced on to conclude his weekend of competition with a pair of top-tens at the Sprint Car Capital of the World; eighth during the 410 portion of the program and second during the 360 portion of the program. Reutzel’s 360 podium was the product of a four-spot jump from the outside of row three.

With all results considered, Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing will roll into the 360 Knoxville Nationals with a combined 28 top-ten appearances, 24 of which within the top-five including the aforementioned ten victories. Reutzel’s 360 Nationals qualifying night is set for Thursday, August 1.

ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s 34th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank on August 1-3.

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

Stats: Wins: 10 Top-Fives: 24 Top-Tens: 28

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

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

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

 

 

Skagit Speedway Press Release: Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals Preview

Alger, WA – It is time for a doubleheader weekend at Skagit Speedway this Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, for the 34th annual Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals featuring the 360 Sprint Cars, and the Hornets for their Hornet Nationals presented by K Pro Auto.

Big money will be on the line this weekend as the 360 Sprint Cars will run for a $15,000 to win top prize on the final night and $3,000 to win prize on night one. The Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals also rounds out the 2024 Tribute to Fred Brownfield Northern Speedweek Tour. The Speedweek will have traveled to Grays Harbor Raceway for two nights, then a night at Southern Oregon Speedway and Willamette Speedway before heading to Skagit.

Before the action on track heats up, join us at Bob's Burgers & Brew in Burlington, just off Cook Road, between 5 and 7 pm on Thursday, July 25th, for a chance to see some Sprint Cars and enter the drawing for gift baskets.

In the most recent 360 competition at Skagit Speedway, Trey Starks was finally dethroned as the lone 360 winner this year. Robbie Price found his way to victory lane on Saturday, July 6th, beating out Jesse Schlotfeldt and Jason Solwold. Trey Starks leads the 360 Sprint Car points battle with 458 points, three top fives in four features. Cam Smith sits second with 405 points, Colby Thornhill is third with 396 points, Colton Heath is fourth, and Chase Goetz is fifth.

Looking into the past, Dominic Scelzi won the 2023 Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals, Seth Bergman finished second, and Jason Solwold was third. Since 2010, Travis Jacobson went on a three-year run from 2010-12, Shane Stewart picked up a win in 2013, Seth Bergman knocked off two back-to-back in 2014-15, Roger Crockett (2016), Jason Solwold (2017), Buddy Kofoid (2018), JJ Hickle (2019), and Garen Linder (2021), and Trey Starks (2022).

Joining the 360 Sprint Cars this weekend are the Hornets for their Hornet Nationals. Brian Michelson won the Hornet Nationals in 2023 and has already picked up two wins and three top fives at Skagit Speedway this year. However, Colin Sims picked up the most recent win during Les Schwab Tire Centers night.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!

Pits Open: 1:00 pm

Will Call opens at 3:00 pm

Gates Open at 5:00 pm

Hot Laps at 6:00 pm

Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow

Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com

 

 

CRSA PREPARES TO END JULY AT FONDA
 

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 24, 2024

After two weeks off, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products return to Fonda Speedway for round two of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge to close out July.

Fonda was scheduled to be on the calendar June 1 but was eventually canceled, making Saturday’s race the lone trip to “The Track of Champions.”

This is the 30th time CRSA has pushed off at Fonda, with its first event run in 2009.

Here’s a look at the headlines for Saturday night.

Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Marty Czekala on the call. For $5.99 a month, you can expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com, which features entries, lineups, fantasy and results.

Last Time Out: CRSA made the trip to Land of Legends Raceway July 4 for the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge, which saw a battle between track regulars Dillon Paddock and Darryl Ruggles. Paddock would grab the lead from "The Motorized Madman" with eight laps to go and not look back to score his first career CRSA and 305 Sprint victory.

“It’s about time,” Paddock said post-race. “I feel like it was long overdue. All my guys and sponsors stick with me. No one gives up. They want to see us do good and we keep coming out no matter what happens the week prior.”

Ruggles was second, Tomy Moreau third, Bobby Parrow fourth and Jordan Hutton fifth.

Two days later, the series saw another first-time winner at Genesee Speedway, Adam DePuy, leading all 25 laps from the pole to score his win. After a long career of racing street stocks, DePuy switched to 305 Sprints last season, and the move paid off July 6.

“It feels great,” said DePuy post-race. "We worked hard and had trouble all year. I took it to Dave Gray's house and made some changes; the car was a rocket."

Cliff Pierce recorded his best career finish in second, Ron Greek third, Kyle Pierce fourth and Tomy Moreau rounded out the top five.

Maiden Victories: Half the races have seen first-time winners in six events this season. May 18, Matt Rotz scored his first CRSA victory in addition to Paddock and DePuy’s victories.

In weekly action at Land of Legends (non-series), other first-time winners include Timmy Lotz and Lance Dusett.

The series has a chance Saturday to see three straight first-time winners, something that hasn’t happened since 2012, when Scott Goodrich, Brittany Tresch and Jeff VanDusen recorded wins at Skyline, Penn Can and Five Mile Point, respectively.

New Points Leader: After Genesee, there is a new points leader toward the series championship. Sherbrooke, Quebec’s Tomy Moreau now leads by 33 points over Kyle Pierce. Dalton Herrick and Blake Warner are tied for third, 41 behind, while Ron Greek is fifth, 75 back.

“I know it's very early, lot of racing to go, but we've been working for that the past year and a half and it's paying off!" said Moreau on social media. "Now, let's keep working to win races. The rest will go together."

"The Canadian Kid" is one of the more dedicated drivers on tour, the only full-time driver North of the border, driving five hours to Fonda Saturday night.

Schedule Update: After June was rained out, Mike Emhof Motorsports and some track officials have updated the schedule for makeup dates.

Penn Can Speedway, supposed to run June 14, will now run Aug. 9 on the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.

Outlaw Speedway, scheduled for June 21, will be contested Aug. 16 to kick off the inaugural Dandy Triple Play.

The races at Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway will not be made up.

CRSA is still working on a rescheduled date with Afton after the July 19 contest was dropped.

Last Time at Fonda: A part of Fonda 200 weekend last year, CRSA last pushed off Sept. 15, saw Jordan Hutton score his fifth win of 2023 and eventually clinch the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Championship. Blake Warner recorded his best CRSA finish in second, while Billy VanInwegen rounded out the podium in third.

Down the I-90: Only one race of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge has taken place this season at Weedsport back on Memorial Day weekend. Jordan Hutton scored his second win of the season over Jeff Trombley and Scott Landers.

To this date, Hutton is the only repeat winner of 2024, with “J-Hutt” also scoring a win at Thunder Mountain May 4.

By the Numbers: The average car count at Fonda since 2014 is just under 21 cars. There are 14 winners with Danny Varin and Mike Kiser each coming home first four times. Kiser, Jeff Trombley and Cory Sparks have at least 10 top fives.

From the Frontman: “We’re due up for an I-90 Pit Stop Challenge event, as it has been a while since we were last at Weedsport. We’re excited to return to Fonda, especially after the new surface recently put on. We hope you join us Saturday!” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoter: "We are very pleased to have made great progress on the track surface at Fonda, and we look forward to the CRSA drivers being able to use multiple grooves to thrill the fans Saturday." ~ Brett Deyo

Up next: CRSA hits Utica-Rome Speedway, also part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Aug. 2. Can’t make it out? Tune in on FloRacing.

Standings

1. 22 Tomy Moreau 934 pts

2. 9K Kyle Pierce -33

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -41

4. 21B Blake Warner -41

5. 28 Ron Greek -75

6. J27 John Cunningham -120

7. 99 Adam Depuy -144

8. 66 Jordan Hutton -149

9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -153

10. 4 Cliff Pierce -172

I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 172 pts

2. 3A Jeff Trombley -5

3. 33 Scott Landers -6

4. 8 Dillon Paddock -9

5. 4s Johnny Smith -13

6. 53 Shawn Donath -13

7. 21Z Zach Sobotka -18

8. 99 Adam Depuy -20

9. 29 Dalton Herrick -20

10. 56V Billy VanInwegen -21

Previous Winners @ Fonda

1. Danny Varin (4) 2011, 2012, 2013x2

2. Mike Kiser (4) 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022

3. Cory Sparks (3) 2011, 2014, 2016

4. Josh Pieniazek (3) 2014, 2015, 2018

5. Jeff Trombley (3) 2018, 2019, 2022

6. Jordan Hutton (3) 2021, 2022, 2023

7. Kyle Smith (2) 2016, 2017

8. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2009

9. John Matrafailo (1) 2010

10. Tyler Rice (1) 2012

11. Jordan Thomas (1) 2015

12. Brett Jaycox (1) 2017

13. Josh Flint (1) 2021

14. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

4. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

5. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

6. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Heat Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2

4. 99 Adam Depuy 2

5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

6. 88C Chad Miller 1

7. 23 John Smith 1

8. 25G Tyler Graves 1

9. 18C Dan Craun 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

13. 17E Ethan Gray 1

14. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

15. 28 Ron Greek 1

16. 21B Blake Warner 1

17. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

18. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 3

2. 9K Kyle Pierce 3

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 3

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

5. 29 Dalton Herrick 2

6. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

7. 8 Dillon Paddock 2

8. 80 Bobby Parrow 2

9. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

10. 33 Scott Landers 1

11. 4s Johnny Smith 1

12. 48a Alysha Bay 1

13. 77 Matt Rotz 1

14. 99 Mike Kiser 1

15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

16. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 1

17. 99 Adam Depuy 1

18. 4 Cliff Pierce 1

19. 28 Ron Greek 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 9K Kyle Pierce +31

2. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

3. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +24

4. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

5. 99 Adam Depuy +21

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30

2. 99 Adam Depuy 25

3. 77 Matt Rotz 20

4. 48jr Darryl Ruggles 10

5. 8 Dillon Paddock 10

6. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

7. 28 Ron Greek 9

8. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

9. 3a Jeff Trombley 7

10. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

11. 121 Steve Glover 5

12. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

FAST Series Back at Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA July 24, 2024): After a masterful performance on Sunday in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars, A.J. Flick made himself the driver most likely to knock off the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series when the tour makes its second and final stop for the 2024 season. Flick, a two-time and defending track champion, overcame a misfortune in the hot laps and the failure to start his heat race to score the impressive win. He raced from sixteenth on the grid to take the checkers and the fat pay envelope that came with it.

What is more, Flick took sole possession of second place in the 2024 point standings. He is now just one counter behind Bob Felmlee. Flick is no stranger to come from behind championship runs. He once came back from a deficit exceeding seventy points to upset Jack Sodeman, Jr. for the title.

Jeremy Weaver, who entered last week’s race tied with Flick for second, now sits eight points out of first place, so don’t count him out just yet, either.

Sodeman and Andy Cavanaugh are eighty-one and eighty-eight points out, respectively. While they each still have mathematical chances to climb up to the first position, it will take a combination of good finishes on their parts with some bad luck on the parts of Felmlee, Flick, and Weaver, for either of them to accomplish the goal.

All five competitors are expected to be in the field, along with other Tri City regulars, such as Bodey McClintock, Carl Bowser, Michael Bauer, and Gale Ruth, Jr.

The FAST Series will be bringing in a ringer. The series points leader and defending champion is Brandon Spithaler, who has been a sporadic visitor to Tri City this season. Zane DeVault is the only other touring driver who has a shot at Spithaler. DeVault, who has also appeared at Tri City in Sunday Thunder events this season, is forty-two points behind Spithaler entering this weekend’s action. Bobby Elliott is currently third, with Weaver, Dale Blaney, and Ricky Peterson occupying positions four, five, and six.

Other regional talents like Matt Farnham, Adam Kekich, Logan McCandless, Sye Lynch, and Mark Smith may also be on hand.

Three other divisions will also be in action. The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will pit the potent Ford of Chad Reitz, the current points leader, against the Bowtie Brigade, led by Steve Slater’s machine. Reitz got back to Victory Lane last Sunday. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will continue the intense battle between Josh Seippel and Rod Laskey for the track title. Currently, Seippel leads Laskey by four points. But veterans like Pat Fielding, Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, and Bobby Whitling may have something to say about things before the final checkered flag falls in 2024.

The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints will have the weekend off, as they are slated to appear at another area speedway. Filling in for them will be the RUSH Sportsman Modifieds. Kole Holden currently leads the points, but there may be some familiar names in the field, too. Logen Lockhart, a regular runner with the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints also crosses over into the Sportsmen Modified ranks. Karston King, the son of Big Block Modified star, Rex King, Jr., may make his first Tri City start. Chas Wolbert is back behind the wheel of his Sporsman Modified. Perhaps Garrett Krummert and Ayden Cipriano will do double duty racing the RUSH Mod and 358 Modifieds as well.

Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this special program. So, adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification. Children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. The Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (ages 2 and under). They will be admitted to the Pits for $15.

The Pit gates will be open at 2 p.m. Spectator admissions will start at 4 p.m. Practice sessions and qualifying for the FAST on Dirt Sprint cars start at 5:30 p.m. Racing will begin at 6 p.m.

If you cannot make it to the track this week, there will be a Sunday Thunder program on August 4. Then, Tri City will present a pair of special events on August 11 and 18. The ULMS Late Models will be in on the 11th, and the BRP Modifieds will be in on the 18th.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses),

Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Career-best A-main showing drives Hartmann through Minnesota, North Dakota swing

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 24, 2024 - Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing crew made a long 621-mile one-way trek for a challenging three-race swing through Minnesota and North Dakota pay off with a career-best showing at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. on Friday, July 19 to highlight the team’s entry in the third annual Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series - Northern Outlaw Sprint Association. Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings Mini Series.

Hartmann opened the weekend by timing in sixth in Flight A and overall in the 36-car field with a lap of 14.097 seconds in the 87A Hartmann Racing team's first appearance at the three-eighths-mile Norman County Raceway in Ada. Minn. on Thursday, July 18.

After starting and finishing second in the second IRA-NOSA eight-lap heat race, Hartmann was involved in an unusual incident before the start of the 25-lap main event, which resulted in contact with the car of Laela Eisenschenk, which had spun out on the four-wide parade lap.

Following a trip to the work area to change a right rear tire, Hartmann started the event at the rear of the field in the 23rd position. The third-year IRA competitor drove a consistent and level-headed race while negotiating four more caution periods to come home 14th in a race won by Mark Dobmeier.

One night later, the team traveled to Grand Forks, N.D. for the first half of back-to-back weekend events at the high-banked quarter-mile River Cities Speedway on Friday, July 19.

Hartmann qualified second in Flight B and seventh overall in the 40-car field with a lap of 10.416 seconds before starting fourth and finishing fifth in the fourth eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race.

After lining up on the pole of the first four-lap IRA-NOSA dash, Hartmann posted his first career dash victory and the initial pole position of his Sprint Car career for the evening’s 30-lap main event.

Following two false starts, Hartmann accelerated into the lead on the opening lap to pace an A-main race for the first time in his five-year Sprint Car career. The Plymouth, Wis. racer remained at the point for the first 11 laps before eventual race winner Mark Dobmeier maneuvered around Hartmann to gain the top spot on lap 12.

After Scotty Thiel and Andy Pake slipped past the 87A machine during the final three laps, Hartmann recorded his initial top-five main event finish by coming home with a career-best fourth place A-main finish.

In the final event of the team’s three-race western swing at River Cities Speedway on Saturday, July 20, Hartmann qualified 12th in Flight B and 20th overall in the 42-car field with a lap of 10.644 seconds. He then started sixth and finished sixth in the third IRA-NOSA heat race.

Hartmann qualified for the A-main by placing third in the 12-lap IRA-NOSA B-main from the fourth starting spot.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner rolled off 23rd and moved up seven spots to place 16th in the 30-lap IRA-NOSA main event, which was won by Mark Dobmeier.

“Man, it felt good for our team to finally put together a solid night at River Cities on Friday night,” Hartmann said. “I would’ve liked to have been a couple of spots better, but a solid fourth place finish is pretty damn good. We were starting to think we couldn’t even buy luck. The weekend had its ups and downs with me having two weeks out of the seat and getting familiar with a brand-new car.

“I’d say we’re onto something good,” he said. “I’m so proud of this team for how far we have come. We’ve battled with multiple problems throughout the season, but that’s racing. We’re knocking on the door for that first win. I’m excited for a couple of nights of racing back home this weekend.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is set to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, which kicks off with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.

The team’s doubleheader racing weekend wraps up with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP

For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.

HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.

Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.

For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 19
IRA Events – 16
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Following hiatus, Arenz returns to IRA action for three-race western swing

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 24, 2024 – After sitting on the sidelines for nearly six weeks with motor issues, Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsport Team got back in the saddle again for the three-race Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Northern Outlaw Sprint Association swing through Minnesota and North Dakota Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20.

In his first appearance at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., Arenz opened the tripleheader race weekend by qualifying third in Flight A and 13th overall in the 36-car field with a lap of 14.345 seconds on the three-eighths-mile clay oval on Thursday, July 18.

The 17th-year competitor finished seventh after starting third in the third eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race before starting second and finishing third in the 12-lap B main to earn a spot in the 25-lap headliner.

After starting 23rd, the 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion moved up nine spots to place 16th in a race won by Mark Dobmeier.

One night later, the team moved on to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. for the first of back-to-back nights at the high-banked quarter-mile clay oval.

The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver clocked in fifth in Flight A and sixth overall in the 40-car field in IRA-NOSA qualifying with a time of 10.393 seconds. He then started and finished second in the first IRA-NOSA eight-lap heat race to advance to the 30-lap main event.

Arenz fired off from the 11th starting spot and improved three positions to record a solid eighth place finish in another race won by Mark Dobmeier.

In the final night of the three-race swing at River Cities Speedway on Saturday, July 20, Arenz turned in the ninth fastest qualifying time in Flight A and 23rd in overall qualifying in 10.668 seconds. He then finished second from the fifth starting spot in the first eight-lap IRA-NOSA heat race to claim the 11th starting position in the 35-lap headliner.

Fourteen laps into the event, Arenz's evening ended following an incident in turn three while running 11th. He was credited with a 22nd place finish.

“I was definitely going crazy without being able to compete for the last handful of weeks, but I was thankful to be able to go to a new track and return to River Cities last week,” Arenz said. “I would like to say driving a Sprint Car is like riding a bike. In some ways it is. However, there are a lot of things that go into our operation that benefit us much more when we compete weekly.

“As for my performance, I would have preferred a better outcome,” he said. “Our crew was smaller than normal, so the few people we had were asked to take on more responsibility. I missed some of my marks on the track, and I missed the set ups a touch. But all in all, I’m glad to be back at the track competing.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team is scheduled to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, which kicks off with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.

The team’s doubleheader racing weekend wraps up with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 27. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – PalletWorks LLC

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have PalletWorks LLC on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s 2024 campaign with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series.

Located at N5826 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., PalletWorks LLC is a wood container and pallet manufacturing company, specializing in packing and crating materials.

To contact PalletWorks LLC, call 920-467-2600.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 10
IRA Events – 10
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 7
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Clinton County Speedway offers Pack the Track - Free Admission

July 25, 2024

Free Admission – Pack the Track Night at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – The promotional team at the Clinton County Speedway is bringing back “Pack the Track” night on Friday, August 9th with free general admission to everyone. It has been 20 years since Pack the Track night has been offered to fans.

“Thanks to the generous support of two local businesses, we are able to offer free general admission to everyone. We want to pack the track and showcase what a great entertainment value the speedway provides to families,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Bill’s Happy Camper and NAPA Toner Auto Parts have been great partners of the speedway and have joined forces to make this event possible.”

Fans will witness a five-division show featuring the RaceSaver Sprints cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, East Coast Legends, and the Four-Cylinder stock cars. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps begin at 7PM.

Pack the Track night is a great opportunity to come and experience the speedway. The speedway has made several improvements in recent years including new fencing and the addition of grandstand seating. The speedway also has concessions available offering a variety of food options and fan favorites.

The Pack the Track night is part of a two-race weekend at the speedway. On Saturday, August 10th the 410 Sprint cars will be in competition for the annual Phil Walter Classic paying $6,300 to win. The East Coast Legends and Four Cylinders will also be part of the Saturday racing program.

Bill’s Happy Camper is the leading RV and travel trailer dealer in the region, providing sales and service. Their inventory boasts an extensive variety of towable RVs and campers including sought after models from Forest River. They also feature luxury lines like Riverstone and Riverstone Legacy. Bill’s Happy Camper is located in Mill Hall.

NAPA Toner Auto Parts with locations in Mill Hall and Jersey Shore provides quality automotive parts for cars and trucks. They have a knowledgeable staff to help you find the right parts needed to get your job done. NAPA Toner Auto Parts is your one stop shop for everything automotive.

The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile dirt oval located the Fairgrounds in Mill Hall. For the latest speedway information visit clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit their facebook page.

 

 

Sprint Invaders Take on All Comers Tuesday in Bloomfield!

 by Bill Wright

July 25, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders return to the Bloomfield Speedway on the Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, Iowa, and will be vying for a top prize of $4,000! The event will be this Tuesday, July 30, and will be held two nights before the 360 Nationals commence in Knoxville, making it a bit of a mystery who will be shooting for the higher payday.

The series will be making its tenth appearance at the 3/8-mile oval, but its first in two years. Paul Nienhiser was the winner of that event. Kaley Gharst leads in wins at Bloomfield with the Sprint Invaders, having collected three. Jon Agan is a two-time winner, and Jerrod Hull, Josh Schneiderman and Chris Martin have also won there.

Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (5) and in the current point standings heading into Independence. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Tasker Phillips and Cam Martin round out the current top ten in the standings.

Hot laps are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, with racing to follow. Grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, and 12 and under are $10!

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1963 (5) Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1872 Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1842 Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1763 Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1733 McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1553 Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1522 Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1407 Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 1201 (1) Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 1128 Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 899 Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

 

 

Covington Shifts Focus to Knoxville, After Runner-up at 81

Matt Covington Racing – Glenpool, Ok. (July 25th, 2024) Matt Covington and crew are prepped and ready to roll for Knoxville. They will take on the famed Knoxville Raceway this weekend to tune up for the next week's 34th Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Nationals.

This past week Covington ran with the ASCS National series at Lakeside and 81 Speedway where he picked up a 6th placed finish Friday, followed by a runner-up effort on Saturday.

“We are very optimistic to get these next couple of weeks of racing underway,” stated Covington. “The car felt good at Lakeside and 81 Speedway, but Knoxville is a different beast on its own and can humble you real quick. Right now, we got a good balance and we found a decent baseline a few weeks back when we went to Knoxville. But this weekend will be good to get some more laps and experience to get the car dialed in for nationals. We have the equipment and the motors to get good results if we can hit a decent setup and I do my part. Our goal is to make the 360 A-main and go from there, its been a few years since we got to race the main on Saturday.

Up next for Matt is a week full of racing in Iowa. This weekend will host the weekly Knoxville show and then he’ll come back next Thursday for his 360 Nationals qualifying night. That weekend will conclude on Saturday night with the 360 Nationals finale.

Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024 season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.

2024 STATS: Starts-25, Wins-1, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-16

ON TAP: 7/27/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia. 8/1/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia. 8/3/24 Knoxville Raceway-Knoxville, Ia.

LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on myracepass.com.

MERCHANDISE: Check out the New 2024 shirts that are now live on the website and pitside in the trailer. www.shopmattcovington.com

 

 

Smith Titanium Ups the Heat Race Ante For 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction

(PETERSEN MEDIA)- As the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction draws closer, sponsor money and added bonuses continue to roll in and longtime supporters of the event, Smith Titanium, have upped the ante for the event as heat races will now be even more lucrative.

“Smith Titanium has been a fantastic supporter of our event for years, and we are thrilled to have them back on board in 2024 as the have beefed up their heat race sponsorship,” Terry McCarl said. “Stevie Smith is a racer, and it is no surprise that his product has the racer in mind, and I’m honored he continues to use our event to give back.”

In 2023 heat races were already lucrative as they were valued and just over $2000 to win in product bonuses and cash. In 2024, Smith Titanium is handing out their signature brake system to each heat race winner bumping the value of each heat win over $3000 with their system retailing at over $2800.

This system will provide each winner everything they need to switch their brake system over as it includes the inboard titanium rotor, inboard BIG radial mount caliper, splined rotor hub, ti bolts for tie wire, two sets of inboard pads, and one rear inboard brake line with banjo and straight fittings.

If a fast qualifier intends on taking home the goods, they will have to do it from the third row as the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge Pres by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction will utilize the Knoxville Raceway weekly format with heat races inverted by six, and the point structure used to determine the feature line up and foot-race drivers.

“We love sprint car racing,” Stevie Smith of Smith Titanium said. “Terry McCarl puts on a great show and it has been extremely successful over years. We want to support him, his team, and all of the racers that show up and compete.”

Smith Titanium is a company whose parts are built by racers and with the racers in mind. With over 31 years of racing experience, Stevie Smith came from a time where racers built their own parts. He took that experience to make Smith Titanium what it is today.

The industry leader in titanium products, Smith Titanium manufactures their titanium nuts and bolts with top notch American bar, and can produce about 1400 fasteners daily. Smith Titanium takes pride in the fact that all of their parts are built in house in United States and parts are tested before hitting the market.

As we continue to count down to the 29th running of this prestigious event, the sponsorship and bonuses continue to roll in, so fans, drivers, and teams are encouraged to check back in for our latest announcements in the coming days.

Priding itself on being a family friendly event, The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction again offers the budget friendly Infield Pass option that allows families to walk or drive into the infield with their own food and beverage for the low cost of $25 if you purchase in advance, or $30 on the day of the event.

From the singing of the National Anthem to the waiving of the checkered flag, The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa continues to pride itself on continually giving back to the fans as well as the competitors. From kid’s toys to 2000 hats, shirts and koozies, the team will continue to make the night memorable for fans of all ages. The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge team also was able to obtain 50 Pizzas from Casey’s General Store to provide to each team that singed in at the pit gate.

The 2023 running of the race saw Australian standout, James McFadden race his Roth Motorsports entry to the win as he took home over $25,000 in cash and prizes.

Heat race wins were also lucrative as over $2000 was paid out in cash and prizes thanks in part to the good people at SmithTI, Ultra Shield, HRP, Elite Wings, SkinFusionFX, and Dingus Lounge.

Other prizes that were given away were courtesy of Sander Engineering, KSE, Chalk Stix, Pro Shocks, Snap On, Hoosier, Hoseheads, Sprint Car Unlimited, and the Rens Family.

As of now, the 29th Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge Presented by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction will offer the 410ci winner $21,000 to win, and $1000 to start the feature event. Along with winged 410 Sprint Cars, the Sea Foam Race Saver Sprint Cars will also be on the card.

The 410 Sprint Cars will be required to use the Knoxville legal muffler, while the Sea Foam Race Saver 305’s have no muffler rule.

General Admission ticket prices are as follows and are currently available at www.oskychallenges.com, or by calling our office 515-957-0020- Adults $35 and Kids 12 and under $15.

Reserved Seating (top 5 rows of grandstand) is available for $40 a seat ($15 for kids 12 and under), and these can only be purchased by calling the office at 515-957-0020.

Infield Party Passes are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 on race day. To purchase the discounted pass, call 515-957-0020,

The Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa is also proud to be a part of the FloRacing family. As much as fans are encouraged to attend the event in person and attending a party and having a race break out, the FRC is happy to have a back up option for fans to view the event on FloRacing.

Front Row Challenge Ent. would like to thank Sage Fruit, Your Life Iowa, Sea Foam Motor Treatment, Dingus Lounge, Elite Wings, Chalk Stix, Country Builders Construction, Deberg Concrete, Priority Aviation, Smith Titanium, Housby Mack, Kraig Ford, Oskaloosa True Value, McKay Group, MyRacePass, Wilwood Brakes, HRP, Speedway Motors, KSE, Hoosier, Schoenfeld, Saldana Tanks, Hoseheads, Snap-On, Ultra Shield, Sprint Car Unlimited, Skin Fusion FX, Taso’s Steakhouse, JG, Octane Ink, and Pro Shocks for their support.

 

 

MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024

To say the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series (MTSS) is going to be epic will be a massive understatement.

The Sprintcar Entrants Group (SEG), as the convenor of the MTSS, is proud to release the calendar for the upcoming season – there will be 23 nights of racing, with 22 of those contributing to the MTSS championship.

The highlight is the big news from last week that High Limit Racing is bringing its high-profile series to the Perth Motorplex for three nights - December 28-29-30, with the feature race on the final night paying $100,000 to win.

SEG chairman Geoff Kendrick said it was an honour to have the first High Limit International events in WA, which would be part of a huge nine-round USA v WA Sprintcar Speedweek Series that kicks off at the Perth Motorplex on Boxing Day.

He started discussions with Brad Sweet and High Limit Racing before he arrived in WA for last year’s successful Speedweek series.

“Those conversations with Brad ramped up when we took the Americans on a boat cruise here in Perth when we had a day off from racing during Speedweek last season,” Kendrick said.

“From there serious conversations were held between myself, Gavin Migro from the Perth Motorplex, High Limit Racing and Flo – it took a lot of meetings over winter and from there we have collectively been able to announce one of the biggest speedway events and the highest paying sprintcar race in Australia’s history.

“While a lot of attention will be on the three High Limit International nights, they are part of a big Speedweek series that will also have big payouts each night and the overall Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series that will also have record prize money this year – we will have more announcements on that in the near future.

“It’s been amazing from everyone involved to put this deal together and it will be a great thing for Australian speedway.

“We could have up to at least 10 American drivers here to take on local and interstate drivers which is a great showcase for sprintcar racing.”

The SEG was formed 25 years ago and is always looking at ways to better the sport.

Kendrick said they always hoped to get to this level and the announcement of High Limit International is part of the bigger picture.

“We will have record prizemoney this season and to mark the 25th anniversary, we will also be paying $25,000 to our series champion at the end of the season,” he said.

“At our end of season awards night last season, we paid $150,000 in cash and contingencies, something we are building on and will be announcing more details on in the near future.

“And we have to acknowledge the awesome support from Paul Davies and the team from Maddington Toyota that has backed us all the way and played a pivotal role in helping us grow the sport.”

2024-25 MADDINGTON TOYOTA SPRINTCAR SERIES (subject to change)
Rd1 - Perth Motorplex - Powerpalooza - October 19
Rd2 - Perth Motorplex - Westernapolis - October 26
Rd3 - Perth Motorplex - King of Wings - November 9
Rd4 - Bunbury Speedway - November 23
Rd5 - Perth Motorplex - WA Sprintcar Championship - November 30
Rd6 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Rd1 - December 26
Rd7 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 28
Rd8 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 29
Rd9 - Perth Motorplex - High Limits International - December 30
R10 - Bunbury Speedway - Speedweek Rd5 - January 1
Rd11 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Muster - January 2
Rd12 - Bunbury Speedway - Speedweek Rd7 - January 4
Rd13 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Rd8 - January 10
Rd14 - Perth Motorplex - Speedweek Final - January 11
Rd15 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Nationals - February 7
Rd16 - Perth Motorplex - Sprintcar Nationals - February 8
Perth Motorplex - Midweek Sprintcar Mayhem - February 12
Rd17 - Perth Motorplex - Krikke Boys Shootout - February 14
Rd18 - Perth Motorplex - Krikke Boys Shootout - February 15
Rd19 - Ellenbrook Speedway - March 2
Rd20 - Perth Motorplex - Silver Cup - March 8
Rd21 - Perth Motorplex - Gold Cup - March 15
Rd22 - Perth Motorplex - Series Grand Final - March 29

 

 

"410" SPRINTS RETURN TO SHARON ON SATURDAY NIGHT FOR $4000 TO-WIN; PRO STOCKS, RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS & ECONO MODS ALSO PART OF "BILL KIRILA MEMORIAL"

 July 24, 2024

By Mike Leone

(Hartford, OH)...Sharon Speedway will return to action for the annual "Bill Kirila Memorial" this Saturday night (July 27) as the 95th anniversary season rolls on. Great weather is in the forecast as the "Super Series" program presented by Bala Management will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars along with the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical. It's Bucks Fab and Mark Thomas Ford Night. Race time is 7 p.m.

Saturday night will honor the memory of the late Bill Kirila. Kirila was one of the owners of Sharon along his brother Ron and the Blaney and Weller Families when the track changed ownership in 2002. Kirila of Brookfield, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on June 23, 2006 at the age of 68. He was a graduate of Brookfield Ohio School and went on to become the Vice President of Kirila Contractors.

Due to two prior rain outs, the "410" Sprint Cars will now race for the first time for the new 2024 minimum purse structure of $4,000 to-win, $400 to-start on Saturday night thanks to Bala Management in what will be the first non-sanctioned event of the season. The same format as in years past will be utilized with group qualifying to set the heat race lineups.

Sharon has completed three "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. And most recently, Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on June 12 with 53 cars on hand!

For the first time in five weeks, the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will return to the track at Sharon. The Pro Stocks were part of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car show when a big field of 35 cars were on hand for the 2024 opener. On that night, Christian Schneider won his first career Sharon race worth $1,000 as he became the 219th different driver to win a Pro Stock race in the history of the track. The last two times this Stocks have raced have saw Curt J. Bish win from sixth as he's upped his career win total to 13, which is fourth amongst active racers. Twenty-four or more cars on Saturday will mean a $750 to-win feature event.

The HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds are back for the third straight Saturday. Kole Holden, who leads RUSH's $3,500 to-win Weekly Series Championship, won the June 22 opener at Sharon. Chas Wolbert won the $800 special for his 21st career win at the track and more impressively milestone 50th of his career in the division! And last Saturday, saw veteran Rob Kristyak become the third different winner in three races this season. Holden and JC Boyer are still tied for the Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series points lead, which takes into account all events at Raceway 7 and Sharon.

Like the RUSH Mods, the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical are back for what will be their fourth show of the season on Saturday night. The Econo Mods made their first appearance of the season on June 15 when Joe Gabrielson made a winning debut in the division. Gabrielson's victory was the 10th of his career at the Hartford, Ohio as he has nine career UMP Mod wins to his credit. Since calling Sharon Speedway his weekly stop, Dennis Lunger, Jr. is now two-for-two! Lunger won the $800 special on July 12 part of the World of Outlaws Late Model program then won last Saturday night for $600 with 24 cars on hand. Jeremy Double is still looking for his first win of 2024 to become the division's all-time winningest driver.

Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the Pro Stock division. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature.

The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the Econo Mods or Pro Stocks. The recipient amongst any of those competing divisions will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.

"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $4,000 2. $1,500 3. $1,100 4. $800 5. $650 6. $625 7. $600 8. $575 9. $550 10. $500 11. $475 12. $450 13. $425 14. $410 15-24. $400. Tow/Non-Qualifiers $100.

There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241

Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.

The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes going on sale at 4 p.m., while general admission opens at 5. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed by heat race action at 7.

Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $15, while seniors are $13. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be upgraded on race night at the track office. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Coming up on Saturday, July 27 will be the return of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds racing for $2,000 to-win. The Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will be competing in "Ray's Race" remembering the late Ray Virgile. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical will also be on the card. Racing will get underway at 7 p.m.

 

 

Rookie Hartlaub Focused on Improvements After Mixed July Performances; Big Week Ahead Against Touring Series

Abbottstown, PA – July 23, 2024

After facing tough fields and logging five top-ten finishes that translated to finishing 5th in the point standings in the 9-race Pennsylvania Speedweek series in early July, Kody Hartlaub carried a little extra confidence with him.

That said, the 410 sprint car rookie knew none of those accomplishments would guarantee him anything going forward. In sprint car racing, everything is earned and nothing is given. When mid-July rolled around, it was time to get back to learning and earning. QUICK RESULTS

DATE: July 13, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA Stats: 27 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 4th (4), A-main 7th (1)

DATE: July 19, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Clinton County, Mill Hall, PA Stats: 30 cars, Group A Qualifying 4th, Heat 3rd, A-main 11th (11)

DATE: July 20, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA Stats: 17 cars, Heat 6th (6), A-main 17th (DNS/11)

PLUGGING AWAY

When Williams Grove Speedway rained out on July 12th, Lincoln Speedway became the first up for Hartlaub following Speedweek. He picked up where he left off, qualifying 3rd quickest, finishing 4th in his heat race, and earning the pole for the A-main.

Hartlaub led early but fell to 3rd on lap nine. By the halfway mark he was running 5th. He maintained his grasp on the spot for a long stretch before slipping to 7th in the final laps.

On July 19th the Trone Outdoor No.39 team made their way to a special 410 sprint car event at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA. In his first competitive laps at the track, Hartlaub qualified 4th fastest in Group A and finished 3rd in his heat race.

Hartlaub started 11th in the main event and raced his way up to 8th in the opening laps before a bobble cost him all his forward progress.

After finding his rhythm again, Hartlaub pushed his way back into the top ten again. Unfortunately, another slip in the late going left him with an 11th-place finish.

Saturday night July 20th Hartlaub returned to his home track, Lincoln Speedway. He started 6th in his heat and showed speed but an early decision to attack the low line on the opening lap left him pinned on the bottom until nearly the midpoint of the race.

When Hartlaub finally got to the high line around the speedway, he was fast. It was too late though and he settled for the 6th-place finish.

Upon his return to the pits, the team discovered an issue. An oil pump failure sidelined Hartlaub for the remainder of the night.

“We have been so good early every night. I mean really good. I couldn’t ask for more there but we have been struggling in the feature with a full load of fuel.”, Hartlaub said.

“We need to figure that out and make some changes but it’s not all the car. I still have some learning to do behind the wheel too. The more I race, the more experience I get so I hopefully don’t repeat mistakes.”

“I’m not happy with the results the past couple weeks but we just have to keep plugging away. We need to work on our slick track setup. We have some ideas and we are going to go test soon to hopefully zero in on the changes this car needs to be as fast at the end of the night as it is at the beginning.”

THE WEEK AHEAD

Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will travel to Lernerville Speedway on July 23rd for the High Limit Racing Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. It will be another new track for the 410 sprint car rookie.

“The competition will be tough and I will have the added challenge of a new track, but I will approach it like any other race.”, Hartlaub said of his maiden trip to the western Pennsylvania facility.

“Since I have been racing a lot more with the Trone 39 team, I have been more calm during race night. My thoughts and energy are focused on learning from every opportunity and doing the best job I can.”

“That’s a byproduct of having great people around me. Kevin (Frey), John (Trone), and everyone else not only do their part, they are also very supportive. That allows me to focus on my role as a driver. It’s a great team to be a part of. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

The following night they will return to Central PA to take on the World of Outlaws at BAPS Motor Speedway on July 24th and they will close out the Outlaw’s PA summer swing at Williams Grove Speedway on July 26th and 27th.

SEASON STATS

32 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s, 22 top 15’s, 29 top 20

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Dawson Hammes Races to Sprint Car Challenge Tour Top-10 at Marysville Raceway

PETERSEN MEDIA: With Northern CA fires forcing a regularly scheduled Sprint Car Challenge Tour race in Yreka, CA to be moved to Marysville, CA last week, Dawson Hammes and company made the decision to take part in the mid-week race where Hammes raced to a ninth place finish.

“With the last minute schedule update, we made the decision to head out and support the track and get another race in,” Dawson Hammes said. “It ended up being a really solid night for us, and I am extremely thankful to everyone who helped us get to the track and race in some brutal heat.”

With 24 cars checked in last Thursday night, Hammes got his night kicked off by timing the Movement Brewing/STS Farming/All About Fire Protection backed No. 55D entry in fifth fastest overall.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Hammes went toe-to-toe with some of the regions best as he raced hard with Tyler Thompson and Dylan Bloomfield. Finishing third, Hammes locked into the 35-lap feature event where he rolled off the starting grid from the 12th starting spot.

On the very slick Marysville Raceway surface, Hammes ran in the Top-10 during the opening laps before a misstep saw him slip back to 14th just before the race’s halfway point.

Working his way back into 13th, Hammes continued to patiently work the tricky surface and used a couple of late restarts to his advantage. Moving into ninth on a lap 22 restart, Hammes jumped into eighth until the caution flag flew with four to go.

The next restart saw Hammes slip back to ninth, where he hung on to finish to close his Thursday night out.

Friday night, the team rinsed and repeated as they headed north with the series and checked into Silver Dollar Speedway for the penultimate night of SCCT Speedweek.

With 40 cars in the pit area, Hammes timed in 18th fastest in his qualifying flight but rebounded very well in his heat race.

After lining up ninth, the Marysville, CA driver worked his way forward to finish fifth and secure the final transfer into the 35-lap Tyler Wolf Memorial feature event.

Taking the green flag from the 20th spot, the race got off to the worst start possible for Hammes. A pile up in turn three and four resulted in severe damage to his mount, and it brought his night to a close before getting one lap completed.

“I was looking forward to running the Friday night feature after racing into the show form the back of our heat,” Hammes said. “Unfortunately an early pile up ended our night before it got going.”

Hammes Motorsports would like to thank Movement Brewing, STS Farming, All About Fire Protection, Summit Partners Burbank Agency, Escalera Inc, Harper Inc., and Ace Attorney Services for their continued support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 11, Wins: 1, Top 5’s: 4, Top 10’s: 8

ON TAP: As of now, Hammes’ next scheduled race is July 27th at Marysville Raceway.

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with Dawson Hammes by following him on Twitter @Hammer55D, or on Instagram @dawson_hames55d.

 

 

Pokorski nets top-five, vaults to peak of PDTR 360 Sprint Car heap

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2024 – As the 2024 racing season traverses the half-way point, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team appears to be hitting its stride.

In a season hindered by rainouts and curfew-infringed events, Pokorski completed the team's fourth full night of competition in 11 tries with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Cars by turning in a strong fourth place A-main performance at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 20 to move to the top step in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car points standings.

The fifth-year Sprint Car driver opened the night by qualifying ninth overall in the 23-car field with a lap of 13.707 seconds around the third-mile clay oval.

After the scheduled outside front row starter scratched from the race, the West Bend, Wis. driver moved up a spot to roll off from the outside front row starting position in the first eight-lap PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association heat race.

The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Driver Award winner ducked low to slip past polesitter Scott Conger and take the lead in the second turn of the opening lap.

Pokorski cruised from there to post his second PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race victory of the 2024 campaign.

A 10-car inversion saw Pokorski start fourth in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car A-main. Pokorski drove a smooth race on the smooth, dry and multi-groove racing surface while hovering between third and sixth in the running order.

When the leaders hit heavy lapped traffic on lap 14, Pokorski skillfully weaved through a gaggle of slower cars to secure the fifth spot before a red flag appeared on lap 18 when Ben Schmidt collided with the turn three wall and flipped.

When the race resumed, Pokorski was able to pick up one more spot as he worked his way past Randy Post to secure fourth on lap 21. The new PDTR 360 Sprint Car points leader held on over the final four laps to secure a fourth-place finish, which marked his second top-five and fifth top-10 main event showing of the 2024 PDTR-MSA season.

“We had good speed all night,” Pokorski said. “I needed to find the top a little sooner near the end of the feature. If I had found it a lap or two sooner, we could've finished third. It's fun to race back and forth with some of the guys. I think the competition has improved a bit this year, so it has required us to work harder to get top-five finishes. I’m looking forward to the doubleheader this weekend.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in a doubleheader weekend with the Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series starting with the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.

The team’s double dip racing weekend wraps up at The Plymouth Dirt Track with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Cars on Saturday, July 27. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods are also on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.

To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit www. lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 8 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 8 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 2 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5 Heat Race Victories – 2 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 4 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Post delivers career-best PDTR 360 Sprint Car performance

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2024 – In his third season behind the wheel of a Sprint Car, Randy Post established not one, but two career firsts in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 20.

Post opened his breakout night by turning in the 12th fastest qualifying lap in the 23 car field in a time of 13.793 seconds. The Oostburg, Wis. driver then lined up on the pole of the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race and went on to lead every lap on the way to his first career heat race victory in the seat of a 360 Sprint Car.

The 10-car main event inversion dice roll landed Post on the pole of the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main. The former Street Stock competitor settled into second in the running order behind eventual race winner T.J. Smith on the opening lap of the main event.

Post maintained the runner-up spot through the first 13 laps until Ben Schmidt took over second on lap 14. As the leaders worked through thick lapped traffic, Brandon Berth snuck past to move Post to third when a red flag was displayed after Ben Schmidt hit the turn three wall and flipped on lap 18.

The final seven laps saw Justin Erickson, Alex Pokorski and T.J. Haddy slip past before Post came home with a career-best sixth place A-main showing.

“We didn’t really do a whole lot different for qualifying,” Post said. “We changed our starting stagger and just went into it with a mentality to go out and see what happens. The heat win was a first in the Sprint Car. We had a few heat wins in the Street Stock in 2021. But those didn’t feel nearly as good as this one did.
“After watching the track evolve throughout the rest of the heat races, I knew no matter what kind of track work they did, it was going to dry out,” he said. “I was hoping the track would be smooth, so we tried some new shock adjustments and a few different small adjustments to the car with a goal of finishing in the top five, while trying not to put too much pressure on getting a particular result. We just wanted to have fun and try out some new adjustments. I was very pleased with the way the race went and I was very, very pleased with the results.”

The Randy Post Racing Team will return to action with the Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series for the annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and IMCA Modifieds will also be in action.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow before opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m.

Post will complete a doubleheader weekend with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car Series at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 27, which will also feature the third scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2024 campaign at The Plymouth Dirt Track. The Sheboygan Flooring B Mods round out the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Oostburg Automotive

Randy Post Racing is pleased to have Oostburg Automotive as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.

Since opening in November 2013 under the ownership of Eric Woleban, Oostburg Automotive is a full-service automotive repair center, which prides itself on customer satisfaction and doing the job right the first time.

The trained staff at Oostburg Automotive covers oil changes, tire rotation, balancing, repair, mounting and alignment services, as well as general AC, headlight, bulb, coolant flushes and transmission services, along with Interstate battery installment and light diesel work.

In 2021, Oostburg Automotive expanded to include an additional service bay on the south side of its building, located at 1147 Center Ave. in Oostburg, Wis.

To contact Oostburg Automotive, call 920-564-5030 or visit http://oostburgautomotive.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, July 26 – Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver, Dam, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, July 27 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Placerville Speedway caps busy month with Carnett Clash

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…Placerville Speedway is set to finish off the month of July with one its more special nights of the year for the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks, with the annual “Carnett Clash” taking place this Saturday.

The 59th season of competition at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bullring continues its summer run with a loaded card at the event. Along with the Late Models and Pure Stocks, we also welcome the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks and Vintage Hard Tops.

This Saturday is also the final event to offer free parking thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association. Live music will be performed from 4-6pm at the entertainment zone featuring the tunes of Tamra Godey.

Bryan Carnett was a true fan of the stock car divisions at Placerville Speedway while racing, owning, and sponsoring both Pure Stocks and Late Models throughout the decade he spent at the track. Bryan had a knack for storytelling. He could carry on a conversation with anyone and oftentimes had people in tears laughing from his sense of humor.

He was known for his generous, caring personality and was always willing to give of himself to help someone in need. On October 18, 2015, after a short but aggressive battle with brain, bone and lung cancer, Bryan passed away at his home in Placerville surrounded by his family.

Martinez driver Anthony Slaney brings the Mountain Democrat Late Model point lead into Saturday on the strength of three wins in five races. Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr. isn’t far behind however, as he sits just seven points back in second.

Five-time track champion Nick Baldwin has earned four wins with the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and stands 10-points up on Kevin Jinkerson going into the Carnett. The Mountain Democrat Trucks are all about Mike Miller, who has secured four wins and maintains a 43-point advantage at the top.

The Thompson’s Winged Sprint Cars also showcase a close battle with just one-point separating Andy Forsberg and Shane Hopkins at the front of the standings. Bubba Decaires ranks third, just five-markers back, while recent winner Tony Gomes is only 18-points back in fourth.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday July 27th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-072724

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday July 27: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, Hard Tops | Carnett Clash

Saturday August 3: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 19th annual Forni-Humphreys Classic
Saturday August 17: Kubota High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 49er Gold Rush Classic

 

Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing head to Santa Maria Speedway Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Santa Maria, CA…Coming out of an off weekend Bates-Hamilton Racing and driver Justyn Cox are set to resume the NARC 410 Sprint Car campaign with a trip south to Santa Maria Speedway this Saturday.

“I’m excited to try out Santa Maria Speedway for the first time this weekend,” commented Cox. “I’ve never set foot there but it’s always fun to have the opportunity to run a new track. I know there is a rich history at this facility, so I am super happy to add Santa Maria to the list of tracks I’ve competed at.”

Cox has put together a consistent season overall in 2024, with 16 top-10 efforts in 21 starts. He has also accumulated eight top-five finishes, along with a victory at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon.

“We have been very consistent so far this season, while having been fast and smooth for a majority of it,” said Cox. “I’m happy with everything, but like any racer, you’re always looking for more.”

The 30-year-old currently stands third in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series standings heading into Santa Maria Speedway on Saturday.

Along with his NARC triumph at Cottage Grove Speedway, Cox has also earned a pair of ARP Fast Time Awards, two Dash wins and a trio of Heat Race victories.

The Santa Maria event marks the final series race until October 5th, as the national tours get set for an extended stay in the Golden State.

“I think the next few months will certainly be challenging and we have to step it up to contend with the traveling guys,” he stated. “It’s always fun going against the best though and I think if everything aligns our way, we can have some good showings with them.”

If you can't make it to the track, this Saturday's event at Santa Maria Speedway can be seen live via FloRacing.

𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Ocean Speedway Quick Recap-

Saturday July 13: Qualified (7th), Heat Race (5th), A-main (13th)

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Saturday July 27: Santa Maria Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Kaeding Performance

The Kaeding family has had a long and successful history in both racing and business in California. Over the years they combined the two into a successful racing business. The property where the business is located has been in the family since the early 1940’s. They are proud to represent the finest manufacturers in the business.

“Brent Kaeding has been an integral part of helping us build our program since the winter of 2019,” said Hamilton. “He, Bud, BF, Brian, and Red have gotten us everything we need to compete at this level. My association with the Kaeding family goes back over 40-years.”

To learn more visit www.kaedings.com

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Zearfoss eager for multiple starts close to home
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 22, 2024) – It was an up and down week in the Buckeye State for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, and although the team out of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, was unable to qualify for the weekend’s headliner – the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal – they did manage to create multiple highlights, one of which an A-Main start in Friday’s Knight Before the Kings Royal.

Zearfoss, ace of his own Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished 20th in the Friday night headliner, commencing action from row 13.

In addition, Zearfoss opened his week at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, with an A-Main start in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17, concluding the twin-feature program with a 17th-place score in Feature A.

“It’s always great getting back to Ohio, especially Eldora Speedway, but it’s time to go home,” Zearfoss mentioned. “It was an up and down week for us, and we wanted more out of our results, but those are some tough events with loaded fields. I’m proud of what we accomplished and we’ll head home to BAPS and Williams Grove with our heads up ready to go again.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a return visit to the Keystone State – their home state – for visits to BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. In addition, Zearfoss will visit Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28.

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

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

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 10

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

 

 

Thiel impressive in River Cities doubleheader; Dodge County and Plymouth to conclude July campaign

ByTyler Altmeyer Jul 22, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 22, 2024) – The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 put up big numbers in their three-day King of the Wings campaign across Minnesota and North Dakota, not only concluding action with a pair of top-ten finishes, but ultimately highlighting all performances with a top-five at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, July 19. Thiel, a two-time IRA winner in 2024, finished second from tenth in his top-five appearance, simultaneously attaining his eighth top-five of the season.

Impressive enough, the following evening in the second of two nights at River Cities Speedway, Thiel and Team 73 climbed from 17th to finish seventh – a head-turning rebound after an engine change forced the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native to miss qualifying time trials.

Launching their weekend in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Thiel kicked-off his three-race King of the Wings tour with a 12th-place performance on Thursday, July 18, doing so at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota. Despite the outcome, the Big Wheel seemed invincible at the start, leading the first 11 circuits before slipping over the outside cushion.

“First of all, I want to thank all of the teams who stepped up to help us out at River Cities. The engine change put us in a hole early, but to rebound like we did says a lot about this team. I think we had a winning car,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “Overall, a pretty solid weekend considering the big picture. We hope to do a little bit better this weekend when we get back to work at Dodge County and Plymouth.”

ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series doubleheader in the Badger State, visiting Dodge County Fairgrounds and the Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 8 Top-Tens: 14

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second and seventh in River Cities Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

 

Natalie Doney scores three top-tens in two days; Xavier Doney aims big in upcoming POWRi doubleheader

Jul 22, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (July 22, 2024) – Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing put together an impressive campaign in their recent weekend of competition, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten appearances, but doing so in just two days of action, and across two different divisions.

Natalie Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, No. 74 sprinter, finished sixth, third, and seventh in her weekend slate, opening competition with a sixth-place run in I-35 (Mo.) Speedway’s Racesaver class on Saturday, July 20. The young lady out of Odessa, Missouri, raced on to finish third in the 305 sprint car division at Double X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, July 21, all of which capped with a seventh-place outcome in Double X Speedway’s 360 sprint car main event on the same night. Impressive enough, Natalie’s 305 and 360 features were back-to-back, forcing her to skip car adjustments with fuel added, only.

Natalie’s older brother and teammate, Xavier Doney, spent his Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, joining the Midwest’s finest for a Knoxville Nationals tune-up attempt. Although scored 21st in the evening rundown, Doney’s performance was respectable, passing multiple cars before the conclusion of the program. The recent POWRi WAR winner will look to add to his July momentum with a POWRi 410 doubleheader in Kansas and Missouri.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with a pair of POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints starts at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior).

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30. Finished sixth at I-35 Speedway on Saturday, July 20. Finished third in the 305 sprint car main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21. Finished seventh in the 360 main event at Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 21.

SPECIAL THANKS: Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE: Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com. POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com. POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com. USAC Racing: www.floracing.com. High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com. World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/ Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

 

Another AFCS pair ahead for Chris Andrews Racing
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 22, 2024) – It will be another routine weekend in the Buckeye State for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, set to visit Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. The weekend pair will award $4,000-to-win, respectively.

Andrews, ace of the Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, No. 15C sprint car, will roll into the weekend fresh off of a start with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt in a midweek visit to Attica on Tuesday, July 16. Dubbed the Brad Doty Classic, Andrews was just short of attaining a main event start, concluding his efforts in the B-Main after winning the evening’s C-Main.

Although short of a World of Outlaws feature appearance, Andrews will enter the upcoming AFCS pair with four top-tens to his credit, the most recent earned at Fremont Speedway.

“The Brad Doty Classic is a special event and we were happy to be a part of it,” Chris Andrews noted. “We would have liked to end our night in the A rather than the B, but those things happen. We’ll get back on track with a few solid nights this weekend.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4

 

 

Eliason advances ten spots in High Limit’s $100,000 Joker’s Jackpot; Lernerville’s Don Martin Memorial next
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – It was a big money potential at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although the team was shy of qualifying for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20, they had plenty of shining moments, all of which highlighted with a ten-spot rally in High Limit Racing’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18.

Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished 13th in his ten-spot effort, qualifying for the $100,000-to-win main event with a third-place finish in the evening’s B-Main.

In addition, Eliason and RSR finished tenth in the second of two High Limit Racing Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16, climbing ahead from the inside of row eight.

A quick turnaround, Eliason and RSR will continue their full-time High Limit Racing campaign with Lernerville Speedway’s Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday, July 23. The Western Pennsylvania staple will award a $25,000 top prize.

“We wanted more out of our week at Eldora, but to put up a big rally in the Joker’s Jackpot is pretty special,” Eliason explained. “Hats off to this entire team. There’s a lot of pressure leading into a week like that, but they hung tough and kept delivering. We’re due for a win and I owe them one. Excited to get to Lernerville and compete for another $25,000.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing campaign with a visit to the famed Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 23. The midweek showcase will award a $25,000 payday.

In addition, the team will join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Advanced from 23rd to 13th in Eldora Speedway’s Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18. Finished tenth in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 16.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 17

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

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

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

 

Aaron Reutzel continues winning ways at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 22, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Although making a midweek trek to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, visiting Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels and Joker’s Jackpot, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) eventually made their way back to Knoxville Raceway, doubling up in their Saturday night efforts with action in the 360 and 410 divisions.

When the dust finally settled at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Reutzel, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, was right back on top of the podium, outdueling Austin McCarl in the 410 main event to secure his second division win of the season – the 11th of his career. The Clute, Texas, native started third on the main event grid, taking command officially in turn two on lap 12. He kicked off his 410 effort with the fastest time in qualifying.

Ultimately working toward an evening sweep, Reutzel was in contention during the 360 main event, as well, that until a nowhere-to-go situation ended his feature campaign. Up until that point, Reutzel’s 360 effort was flawless, earning the evening’s fastest qualifying time before winning his respective heat race.

“The car was great,” Reutzel said in Knoxville Victory Lane. “The open red helped us. I knew (Austin) wasn’t going to get off the bottom. We changed gears there, and tried to get up there and make speed. It played out good. I was really good on the short run, and I started struggling as soon as I got by him. I got the wing back and made it better. We’ve been so close to winning in the 410, and I keep giving them away. I’m glad to finally get a win in the 410 again.”

As noted, Reutzel and RSR opened their week with action at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, highlighting their two-day agenda with an 11th-place score on Wednesday, July 17. The Knoxville, Iowa-based team qualified for the $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18; they were scored 22nd.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with “Border Battle” competition at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota (July 26), Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (July 27), and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota (July 28).

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

Stats:
Wins: 9
Top-Fives: 22
Top-Tens: 25

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

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

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

 

 

Starks Tackling Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals at Skagit Speedway This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - PUYALLUP, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Trey Starks is aiming to win one of the country's top 360ci winged sprint car events, which is hosted by Skagit Speedway this weekend.

The high-banked dirt oval in Alger, Wash., showcases the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday with the finale paying $15,000 to win.

"We've raced pretty good this year and have done well at Skagit so hopefully that translates toward a successful weekend," he said. "This is probably the biggest 360 sprint car race in the Northwest all year and one of the best in the country."

Starks has been strong during the event in past years. Last year he hustled from 12 th to fourth during the preliminary night and was in contention during the finale when a mechanical problem occurred. Starks advanced from 16 th to third during the 2022 preliminary night before he won the finale. In 2021, he ended fourth during preliminary action and was eighth in the finale.

"It was a big win for us in 2022 and we were right there last year until about 10 laps to go," he said. "I feel confident we have similar speed heading into the event this year so hopefully luck is on our side."

Starks has won three of the four 360 sprint car races at the track this season and he currently leads the championship standings by 53 points.

SEASON STATS -

17 races, 8 wins, 13 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Kubota High Limit Racing Sprint Cars Open New Era for Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup

Sarver, PA (July 21, 2024) The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series will usher in a new area for one of the annual cornerstones of the Lernerville Speedway schedule as the series becomes the new sanctioning body of the annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup scheduled for Tuesday, July 23. And though the series may be different, the racing should be on point as it always has been through 32 years of existence. Based on the success of the Commonwealth Clash from September of 2023, the second visit from the national touring series is primed to leave fans on the edge of their seats once again as Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Corey Day and even more series followers prepare to do battle for the $25,000 top prize. The Silver Cup also brings out a good amount of true outlaws and top regional hot shoes who will be ready to make their mark on the national stage on the 4/10 mile Sarver, PA speed plant.

Here Come the High Rollers

The series will be making their second all-time appearance at Lernerville on Tuesday night, following a very successful debut in September, 2023 for the Commonwealth Clash in an event that saw a record crowd fill the stands at The Action Track. The High Limit Racing Sprint Cars bring a formidable list of drivers with national touring experience including former World of Outlaws and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car champions, Knoxville Nationals winners and also attract a large number of true outlaws and top regional drivers wherever they go. Expect some uncommon names to the pits on Tuesday night as drivers from all over the country and world will be looking to take home the $25,000 top prize. Fans will want to stay tuned to the Kubota High Limit Racing pages on Facebook and Twitter as the expected drivers list make their way around social media. Former multi-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Brad Sweet leads the way in the current point standings followed by former All Star Circuit of Champions champion Tyler Courtney, 2022 Kings Royal champion Brent Marks, crowd favorite Rico Abreu and rising superstar Corey Day.

Current Series Point Standings 1 Brad Sweet 1836 2 Tyler Courtney 1755 3 Brent Marks 1607 4 Rico Abreu 1563 5 Corey Day 1552 6 Justin Peck 1502 7 Parker Price Miller 1459 8 Spencer Bayston 1438 9 James McFadden 1396 10 Zeb Wise 1316

Locals Looking to Make Good in 2024

In 2002, Ed Lynch Jr. scored his historic upset of the World of Outlaws in the Silver Cup and since then, the area’s best local drivers have been looking to do the same. It would take a fortunate break or two throughout the program for any local driver to accomplish the feat again given the cost and expense disparities between professional drivers and weekend warriors in this day and time. But, the first step in the process is to show speed and several drivers on the local scene have set themselves up to have tremendous finishes in recent seasons. Apollo, PA pilot Sye Lynch hasn’t been on the local scene as much in the past two seasons as much as he has been since becoming a true outlaw, running select shows at the national and regional level. Lynch has earned a pole position and placed himself in the dash of the Silver Cup before and has had some similar success this year. Brandon Spithaler has three wins at Lernerville in 2024 and has shown flashes of magic during time trials before at various events both at Lernerville and with the FAST Series based out of Ohio where he is the current points leader. Meanwhile, seven time Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Car champion AJ Flick has won three feature events at The Action Track as well in 2024 including a $4,000 payday in the Western PA Sprint Speedweek stop on May 31. Flick also scored an overall quick time on June 28 when the Peoples Sprints used group time trials to line up heat racing for the night.

Previous Winners/Collecting Cups

Thus far, no driver has come close to collecting as many cups as Donny Schatz (7) and Mark Kinser (5) in the first 32 years of competition. However, Kyle Larson could come close to them with his next feature win which would give him four, and if that were to occur in 2024 he would become just the second driver in event history to win three Silver Cups in a row.

2023 - Kyle Larson 2022 - Kyle Larson 2021 - Brad Sweet 2020 - Donny Schatz 2019 - David Gravel 2018 - Kyle Larson 2017 - Donny Schatz 2016 - David Gravel 2015 - Overall Dale Blaney; Features- Dale Blaney, Cody Darrah 2014 - Overall Donny Schatz; Features- Donny Schatz, Cody Darrah, Jake Warren, Tyler Barton 2013 - Overall Donny Schatz; Features- Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman 2012 - Overall Craig Dollansky Features- Craig Dollansky, Tony Stewart 2011 - Overall Tim Shaffer Features- Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer 2010 - Overall- Donny Schatz; Features- Lance Dewease, Joey Saldana 2009 – Overall-Danny Lasoski Features- Danny Lasoski, Stevie Smith 2008 – Steve Kinser 2007 – Donny Schatz 2006 – Donny Schatz 2005 – Tim Shaffer 2004 – Sammy Swindell 2003 – Did not run 2002 – Ed Lynch Jr. 2001 – Mark Kinser 2000 – Sammy Swindell 1999 - Mark Kinser 1998 - Mark Kinser 1997 - Mark Kinser 1996 - Mark Kinser 1995 - Stevie Smith 1994 - Steve Kinser 1993 - Jeff Swindell 1992 - Sammy Swindell (inaugural race)

Tickets-Times-and Details

Advance tickets for both reserved ($40) and general admission ($35) seating are available online at Lernerville.com, and with each ticket purchased in advance goes a free fan pit pass upgrade. Advance purchases can be upgraded at the upgrade area located to the right of the main ticket window. Tickets will also be available at the ticket window on race day with the same prices in effect. Debit and credit cards are accepted at all our ticket windows and also in the pits. Pit passes will be available for $55. Pits will open at 2 PM on race day with grandstands and pit pass upgrade areas opening at 4 PM. Grandstand areas will remain locked until then. Fans with pit pass upgrades will be allowed into the pits at 5 PM. A limited amount of mezzanine level tickets (Elevated platform area directly above the staging lanes located adjacent to the pit grandstands) will be made available to the public as well. To purchase a ticket lanyard to the mezzanine level, fans will need to first purchase a pit pass and then make their way to the pit concession stand where lanyards for the mezzanine will be available for $75.

On the track, hot laps are scheduled to start at 6:30 PM followed by qualifying and opening ceremonies. For those who cannot be with us in person, the entire night of racing will be broadcast at Floracing.com.

 

 

TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall pleased with Eldora effort; Three state Border Battle ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) - Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports let it all hang out at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, joining High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in the four-day Kings Royal Week on July 17-20. Although the team was ultimately short of qualifying for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday night, the team out of Mitchellville, Iowa, had a lot to show for, kicking off their week at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track with a 12th-place score on Wednesday, July 17.

Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, started 15th in his 12th-place effort, qualifying for the first of two Double Down Duels A-Mains with a fifth-place finish during heat race competition.

With their visit to the Buckeye State officially complete, Randall and TKS Motorsports will now turn their attention west, set to compete in the three-state “Border Battle” at Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway, and Huset’s Speedway.

“It was great to join High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws at Eldora Speedway. It’s one of dirt’s biggest stages and we were privileged to be a part of it,” Troy Renfro explained. “Hats off to Chase and the entire team. We knew it was going to be a challenge from day one, but everyone worked hard and kept their heads up. Racing can be frustrating, but we’ll shake it off and prepare for another big weekend across the Midwest.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with “Border Battle” competition at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota (July 25-26), Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (July 27), and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota (July 28).

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 18

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

 

Blackjack satisfied with Eldora performances; A return to Knoxville ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 22, 2024) - In all, it was a sound Eldora Speedway performance for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, capping their four-race High Limit and World of Outlaws campaign with three main event starts, all of which highlighted with a 14th-place score in High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels on Wednesday, July 17. A strong preliminary effort allowed Brown to start from the pole position, but an eventual tire pressure issue kept the Higginsville, Missouri, native from being a winning threat.

In addition, Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, raced on to an 18th-place score in the Knight Before The Kings Royal on Friday, July 19, and a 19th-place score in the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20. “Blackjack” started 13th and 16th, respectively.

Unfortunately, Brown’s effort in High Limit Racing’s $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18, concluded in the evening B-Main.

“We had a hard-fought weekend where we had to work for everything we accomplished. In the end, we were happy to qualify for three of four features. It was an incredibly competitive field of cars,” Brown stated. “We had a solid night going on Wednesday, that until we ran into some tire pressure issues which really caused havoc for me inside the car. We had great speed the other nights, as well, just needed to be more consistent. Regardless, proud of this Casey’s | FVP team. My guys continue to work their tails off and I’m proud of their efforts.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27. Friday’s agenda is still TBD.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 15

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,300 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive price.

The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive, RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.

FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry's highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.

 

 

Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing just short in 41st Kings Royal; Four runner-up finishes in five starts

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 5054 (-66)

Date: Tuesday, July 16th Event: Brad Doty Classic Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, Ohio) Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 2nd (11th)

Dates: Wednesday through Saturday, July 17th-20th Event: 41st Kings Royal Week Series: High Limit Racing & World of Outlaws Track: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes: Wednesday | HL: 2nd (8th) Thursday | HL: 2nd (5th) Friday | WoO: 4th (25th) *Hard Charger Saturday | WoO: 2nd (20th) *Hard Charger

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 22, 2024) - Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing put together an impressive display in their week-long venture within the Buckeye State, and although the Brownsburg, Indiana-based operation was unable to achieve victory, they finished in the next best position - not only once, but four times - highlighting their entire week with a head-turning performance in the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20.

Schatz, the six-time and defending event champion leading into the week, finished second in the coveted Kings Royal, commencing his main event campaign from 20th on the starting grid. The performance was sound enough to secure the evening’s Hard Charger Award.

Impressive enough, the Fargo, North Dakota, native accomplished the exact same Hard Charging feat just one night prior, but this display was from deeper in the field, concluding the Knight Before The Kings Royal with a rally from 25th to finish fourth.

In a dramatic finish, David Gravel, the eventual winner of the $175,000 Kings Royal, hit the outside retaining wall on lap 36, which ultimately opened the door for Schatz. Unfortunately, he was unable to capitalize.

“We’re a little short,” Schatz, at Eldora, said. “I guess I’m happy we got there. The guys did a great job all week. We had to change a few motors to get things the way we needed. That stings a little bit to get there. I felt really good. It’s just I’ve said it a hundred million times – the last eight laps of those 40 at this race are a whole different dynamic. I got the lead and started to just slip a little bit. I didn’t let my tires slip once, or I knew I was never going to get it back. And I didn’t slip them, but just as our fuel load came off, I started struggling. David got up on there and got the job done. He got in the fence there, and I don’t know how he drove out of that. I wasn’t going to do what he did, so he won.”

High Limit Racing sanctioned the first two nights of Kings Royal Week on Wednesday and Thursday, and with two nights of action came two runner-up performances for Donny Schatz and TSR - the highlight of the pair occurring in the $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18.

As noted, the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion finished second in four of five Ohio starts, launching his impressive stat stretch with a runner-up finish in Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16. Nearly driving to victory from 11th, Schatz was forced to complete his impressive display with a crooked nose wing, knocked loose after incidental contact at the beginning of the 40-lapper.

“It (nose wing) didn’t really affect it like everybody thinks,” Schatz, at Attica, said. “We’re not on the gas that hard here, and I think there were probably parts of the racetrack where it helped. Ultimately, I think I would’ve liked to have had it there and seen what happened. All in all a good effort. The guys got things rolling, and they’re working. This is the type of racetrack that happens in the summer. We had an opportunity. That’s all you can ask for.”

ON DECK: Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with a return visit to the Keystone State, stopping at BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 24, and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. In addition, Schatz will visit Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, July 28.

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

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

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

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: 37 Wins: 3 Top-5s: 19 Top-10s: 33

 

 

Doran Binks’ Swanson Comes from Eighth to Fifth

In Mission Foods No. 77 and Pads Points Lead

As Series Makes First Visit to Salt City Speedway

HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 22 — The first USAC Silver Crown race ever held at Salt City Speedway presented many questions to the drivers and teams who competed in Saturday night’s 100-lap race at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson worked through those questions, focused on the big picture, and advanced from eighth to fifth to pad their lead in the entrant and driver point standings.

Swanson had a 10-point lead over Justin Grant in the point standings before the race, but he left Kansas with a 31-point advantage over him in the driver point standings thanks to his work in the No. 77. Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics are among the companies that sponsor the car, which is a Maxim chassis powered by a Hampshire Chevy engine.

Kevin Thomas Jr. established an automatic track record and earned the pole when he topped qualifying with a time of 21.090 seconds for the half-mile dirt track. Swanson, who has four fast time awards this year, qualified eighth in the very close field assembled for the Murphy Tractor & Equipment Salt City 100.

Thomas led the first 68 laps, but lost the lead to fellow front-row starter C.J. Leary on lap 69 in Turns 3 and 4 while dealing with lapped traffic. Unfortunately the pair made contact in Turn 2 working lap 84, which sent Leary flipping coming out of Turn 2 and onto the backstretch. He emerged from his wrecked car under his own power, but he was done for the night. Thomas led the rest of the race and posted his first series victory. In victory lane he apologized to Leary for his role in the accident.

Logan Seavey, the series’ defending champion, finished second while young Trey Osborne placed third. Chase Stockon, who started beside Swanson in row four, finished fourth and Swanson was fifth. At the checkered flag Swanson was 0.702 seconds behind Stockon and 2.823 seconds ahead of the sixth-place finisher, Kaylee Bryson, who had gotten close a couple of times in the early going.

Swanson was eighth for the first 55 laps of the race. He advanced to seventh on lap 56 when Mario Clouser dropped from sixth to eighth. He gained one more spot to move into sixth when the driver who had been fourth, Grant, had mechanical issues. He got fifth on lap 84 after Leary flipped.

There were six yellow-flag periods in the race.

After being seventh in the first two practice sessions on Friday night, Swanson was third in the final practice session that day. He was also third in hot laps on Saturday night with a 21.135.

“We went from eighth to fifth in the race tonight,” Swanson said afterwards. “A new track comes with a lot of unknowns, and we gave it our best shot. We just didn’t quite have enough.

“Thanks to all the fans who came out and supported this event,” he added. “I hope we’ll be back again next year!”

The event was streamed live on Flo Racing.

There are four USAC Silver Crown races scheduled for August: Aug. 10 at Jennerstown (Pa.) Speedway; Aug. 16 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.; Aug. 17 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., and Aug. 31 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. For the complete schedule and more info see usacracing.com.

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

 

 

Jackson Motorplex Hosts Two Nights of Racing This Week During Jackson County Fair

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 22, 2024) - Jackson Motorplex showcases a pair of racing nights this week during the Jackson County Fair.

The electric dirt oval hosts the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting on Thursday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will both be in action.

The 360 sprint cars will duke it out during the $3,000-to-win Wieskus Memorial. Additionally, there is a $250 Hard Charger Award courtesy of Quick Change Rebuilds as well as bonus money throughout the program in honor of the Wieskus Family.

On Friday, the track opens the three-race Border Battle with the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars battle for the $7,000 top prize with the feature paying $1,000 to start. Each heat race is $250 to win. The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing is also part of the racing program.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m. both nights.

The Border Battle also features races on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. GRP Motorsports is offering tow money to the teams that compete in all three nights of The Border Battle.

On Thursday, adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

On Friday, adult tickets are $25 at the gate or $20 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $12 at the gate or $9 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true

UP NEXT -

Thursday for the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting featuring the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

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Friday for the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Posts Top Five at Knoxville Raceway During First Race With Aaron Long

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson tied his season-best result at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday when he produced a fourth-place finish while making his debut driving for Aaron Long.

Johnson qualified ninth quickest in the 410ci winged sprint car division before he advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race. He then gained a spot in the main event to earn his eighth total top five of the season.

"I was very pleased with it," he said. "We qualified pretty average. We fine-tuned the car all night and got me more comfortable. The heat race went pretty well, especially with how the track was. It stayed wet, which is unusual for Knoxville. In the feature I fell back a spot early, but worked my way back into the top five and got up to fourth. I thought for our first night it went pretty well."

Johnson also competed in the 360ci winged sprint car division for Dennis Gainey. He was sixth quickest in his qualifying group and moved from fifth to fourth place in a heat race, earning the night starting spot in the A Main.

"I feel we qualified decent for going out in the later portion of the group," he said. "In the feature we started ninth and stayed there the first few laps before we had a red. After the next restart the guy in front of me hopped a wheel. It sent him straight up the track and I had nowhere to go and away we went. It was the wrong place at the wrong time type of thing."

The collision resulted in Johnson flipping, ending his night early with a 21st-place finish.

This week will showcase four straight nights of racing with Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., hosting a Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars show on Thursday before the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork on Friday featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. Johnson will then pilot a car for Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway before heading to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday. He enters the night leading the track's championship standings.

"I'm looking forward to the busy weekend," he said. "I feel we had a good run at Jackson this year so hopefully we can build on that and put together some solid finishes there. I'm really excited for Friday's race since it's in honor of my grandpa. Saturday will be our last time at Knoxville prior to the 360 Nationals so hopefully we can get dialed in. And we've been consistent at Huset's so the goal is to put together another solid night there."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 20 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 4 (5).

July 20 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 21 (9).

SEASON STATS -

26 races, 0 wins, 8 top fives, 19 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 21 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for The Border Battle

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking

Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com .

"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Estenson Scores Sixth-Place Result at River Cities Speedway to Highlight Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - GRAND FORKS, N.D. (July 22, 2024) - Tim Estenson highlighted a three-race weekend with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series with a sixth-place run on Friday at River Cities Speedway.

He qualified eighth quickest and won a heat race to advance into a dash. Estenson placed fourth in the dash before he moved up a spot to finish sixth in the main event.

"We qualified decent and had a good spot in the heat race," he said. "We capitalized with a heat race win so we made the dash. They reworked the track. The bottom was so good and we were only able to move up a spot in the feature to end up sixth."

The weekend began on Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., where Estenson timed in fourth quickest in qualifying. A seventh-place result in a heat race relegated him to the B Main, which he won to transfer into the back of the A Main. Estenson then charged from 21 st to 11th, marking the second-most positions gained in the feature.

"We shook down a new car and we went forward so that was nice," he said. "The track rubbered down so it was pretty singled out about halfway through."

The weekend concluded on Saturday at River Cities Speedway, where Estenson set quick time during qualifying. He improved a position to place third in a heat race before drawing the back of the dash. A fifth-place result lined him up on the outside of the fifth row in the main event.

"We came out of the box with quick time overall," he said. "We moved up a spot in the heat race to make the dash, but we drew the worst spot there. Early in the feature we were good and I was up to fifth or sixth. We were gaining some momentum. There was an open red and Jack (Dover) made the right adjustments. Too many yellows and another red flag blew up our momentum. Then I made an error and blew it off turn two on the white flag lap. I got too aggressive and that was a tough way to end it."

The late incident relegated Estenson to a 13th-place finish.

A busy week is on tap with Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars races on Wednesday at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. The weekend wraps up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

"Hamilton will be a new track for me so I'm looking forward to it," he said. "I'm excited to go back to Jackson, where I had a good run a couple of weeks ago. And then we've been getting better and having a solid year at Huset's so I'm aiming to qualify a little better on Sunday to set ourselves up for the end of the night."

Estenson enters the week with a 32-point lead in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings. He ranks second in the Huset's Speedway standings.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 18 - Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 7 (3); B Main: 1 (1); Feature: 11 (21).

July 19 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 6 (7).

July 20 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 13 (10).

SEASON STATS -

25 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 21 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, and Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for The Border Battle

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - JDP Electric, Inc.

JDP Electric, Inc. provides professional electrical services for residential, commercial and industrial establishments of Fargo, N.D. For more information, visit http://www.JDPElectric.net .

"Joel Peterson has been a long-time friend of our family," Estenson said. "JDP Electric, Inc. is one of the top electrical companies in the Fargo area and quite possibly the state, and has been a valued sponsor of our team since 2018."

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

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Showcases Speed During First Weekend Back in Sprint Car

Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi returned to action last weekend after taking a couple of weeks off to recover from a vicious wreck.

Scelzi was a contender both nights at Grays Harbor Raceway, where he kicked off a doubleheader on Saturday by advancing from fifth to second place in his first heat race and from fourth to win his second heat race.

"We were really good," he said. "We rolled the bottom to second in the first heat race and I felt that was good. In the next one we started fourth and ripped the outside to get around everybody."

Scelzi lined up on the outside of the front row in the feature and quickly took the lead.

"We had three starts before it stuck," he said. "I won the first two and lost the next one, but I got the lead on Lap 2 and led until around Lap 10. With it being my first night back I felt a little rusty. The lapped cars were all over the track and I was a little timid in traffic. I had a couple of cars block me and that let Colby (Thornhill) by. I pulled up to him in traffic and in clean air a couple of times, but wasn't able to get back to the lead."

Scelzi's runner-up result marked his 10 th top five of the season. It also locked him into the feature redraw on Sunday. He pulled the No. 2 to start the main event on the outside of the front row for the second night in a row.

"The track was really good," he said. "It had a little more grip on the top, but it was wide and good. Turns three and four were really wide. On the start the leader tried to slide us into turn one and we drove around him. We set our own pace. Things were going well, but the engine expired around midway through the race."

Scelzi's mechanical woes relegated him to an 18th-place result.

The team has four races in the Northwest on tap this week with action on Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; on Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and on Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., during the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals. Scelzi won the marquee event last year.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 20 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Heat race #1: 2 (5); Heat race #2: 1 (4); Feature: 2 (2).

July 21 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Feature: 18 (2).

SEASON STATS -

31 races, 3 wins, 10 top fives, 13 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 27 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Tuesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red Rose Transportation, Inc.

Red Rose Transportation, Inc., is a full-service transportation provider that partners with its clients to understand their business and develop creative, cost effective and efficient logistics solutions that will help the clients stay competitive. For more information, visit http://www.RedRoseTransportation.com .

"My mom and uncle started Red Rose Transportation in 1996 so it's been a huge part of our race program since Day 1," Scelzi said. "Everyone there has been an integral part of our team and we're grateful for their support. I also work there so it's meaningful to have a family business play such a big role both on and off the race track."

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

 

 

Huset's Speedway Winner's List Reaches 30 as The Border Battle Presented by Nordstrom's Automotive Arrives This Sunday

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 22, 2024) - Parity has been a theme at Huset's Speedway throughout the season.

Thirty different drivers have been victorious during 33 total main events contested at the high-banked track. One more opportunity to add new names to the winner's list is Sunday during The Border Battle presented by Nordstrom's Automotive.

The event featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars - paying $7,000 to win - the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series is the final show before Huset's Speedway takes approximately one month off out of respect for several marquee events in the region.

Both the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series have had a new feature winner during all eight weekly points races this season. In fact, the only two regular drivers to repeat victories this year are Zach Olivier and Cory Yeigh in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks.

With so much parity, consistency has been key in all three divisions.

Kaleb Johnson has built a 63-point lead in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings thanks to a division-best eight top 10s. He is also tied for the most top fives with four.

Koby Werkmeister leads the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings by six points over Brady Donnohue. Both drivers lead the division with six top 10s.

J.J. Zebell owns a 13-point advantage in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings. He has posted a division-best six top-five finishes.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

There will be prizes for the fans courtesy of Nordstrom's Automotive during the night.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Scott Bogucki - 1(July 14);Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16); and Garet Williamson - 1 (July 7)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); Craig Hanisch - 1 (July 14); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brandon Bosma - 1 (July 14); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)

UP NEXT -

Sunday for The Border Battle presented by Nordstrom's Automotive featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

Tanner Carrick Records Pair of Podium During CA Swing of SCCT Speedweek

PETERSEN MEDIA: Taking the last few weeks off from racing, Tanner Carrick returned this week as he took part in the California portion of Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek, and picked up second and third place finishes.

“It felt great to get back racing,” Tanner Carrick said. “Unfortunately Crew Chief Clark Riolo had been under the weather the last few weeks, and we took some time off. He still isn’t quite 100%, but he wanted to get back to the track like all of us, and we made the best of it.”

Returning to racing on Thursday night in Marysville, CA, Carrick showed some early signs of rust as he timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T in 20th fastest.

Finishing fourth in his heat race, the Lincoln, CA driver lined up 17th in the feature event and finally returned to form. Amidst dense traffic for much of the feature event, the Lincoln, CA driver was able to fight his way forward and crack the Top-10.

Continuing to battle, Carrick earned PitStopUSA Hard Charger honors as he closed the night out with a sixth place finish.

SCCT Speedweek traveled to Chico, CA on Friday night, and Carrick got off to a much better start as he timed in third quickest before winning his heat race and locking into the Dash.

Finishing fifth in the Dash, the winner ultimate took the Tyler Wolf Challenge and moved back to start 19th, so it placed Carrick in the second row of the feature event.

Following an early pile up on the race’s first lap, Carrick settled into third as he chased after Kenny Allen and Shane Golobic who were battling in front of him.

As rubber began to go down on the speedway, both Carrick and Golobic got by Allen as he now ran in second. Holding down second, a late surge by Dylan Bloomfield saw him find another strip of rubber as he got to the outside of Carrick and dropped him back to third, where he went on to close his night out at.

Making their way to the Saturday night finale in Placerville, CA, Carrick again got off to a quick start as he timed in third quickest, and locked into the Dash with a fourth place finish in his heat.

Drawing the six pill in the redraw, another fifth place finish put him in the third row for the 35-lap feature event.

Following a pre race track prep session, the track made for two lanes and allowed drivers to move around.

Racing his way into third, Carrick continued to chase after the lead duo of Shane Golobic and Justin Sanders. During the final green-flag run of the race, traffic became a factor and it allowed Carrick to close in on Sanders.

Coming to the checkered flag, Carrick was able to edge him at the line, and claim a runner up finish to close out a three-race stretch.

“It was great to have speed after a little hiatus,” Tanner Carrick noted. “I need to a clean a few things up, but we will be fine once we get back into the swing of things.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 37, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 19, Top 10’s: 25

ON TAP: Carrick will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

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

 

 

Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Pick Up Third and Fourth Place Finishes During Return to Action

PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to action for the first time in over a month over this past weekend, Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders recorded third and fourth place finishes as they took part in the final two nights of Sprint Car Challenge Tour Speedweek.

“We definitely wanted to be a few spots better both nights, but running in the rubber on Friday made passing tough, and we just couldn’t quite get the drive we needed in the feature on Saturday,” Justin Sanders said. “It was great to get back racing with Dale Miller, and I thank him, Tara, and all of our partners for supporting the team.”

Friday night saw the team check into Silver Dollar Speedway for the penultimate night of SCCT Speedweek. Earning fast time honors in flight ‘A’, Sanders raced to a second-place finish in his heat race, and locked the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA into the High Sierra Industries Dash.

Drawing the seven, Sanders finished sixth in the six lap shootout, but with a driver taking the Tyler Wolf Challenge it bumped the Aromas, CA driver into the fifth starting position for the 35-lap feature event.

Able to get into third when the race came to life, rubber began to go down on the speedway, and it made passing tough as Sanders settled into line. Despite a late run from Dylan Bloomfield who made another line work, passing was at a premium and in the end Sanders capped the night off with a fourth place finish.

Saturday night, the team returned to action as they checked in at Placerville Speedway, a venue that has been extremely kind to them over the last few seasons.

Going out last in qualifying, Sanders made the best of the bad draw as he timed in ninth quickest which was good enough to put him on the front row of his heat race.

Getting the jump from the second starting position, Sanders was able to score the win and lock himself back into the ever-important High Sierra Industries Dash.

Starting and finishing third in the six-lap shootout, Sanders got a great start in the feature event as he powered into second and began his race-long pursuit of Shane Golobic.

On the slick surface, Sanders was able to close in and pressure Golobic on a few occasions, but untimely cautions were unkind to five-time series winner in 2024.

Continuing to challenge under green flag runs, the final extended run of the night saw lapped traffic get thick amongst the leaders. In the closing laps, a slower car gave Sanders issues and allowed Tanner Carrick to nip him at the line as he ended up with a third place finish.

“We had a couple of good runs where I thought he had a chance to battle for the lead, but cautions kind of hindered us,” Sanders said. “Still, great to get back in Dale Miller’s car, and I can’t wait unitl we can try again.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 8, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-8, Top-10’s-8

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports will be idle for the next few weekends as Justin Sanders will turn his attention to NARC action.

 

 

Andy Forsberg Wins 2024 SCCT Speedweek Championship

PETERSEN MEDIA: New to the Sprint Car Challenge Tour schedule in 2024 was Western Speedweek including three races in Oregon and three races in California. Despite not running in Oregon in several years, Andy Forsberg was up for the challenge as he was able to claim the Speedweek Championship when the busy week came to a stop on Saturday night.

“It was a grueling week, but dating all the way back to last Saturday, it all went really well for our race team,” Andy Forsberg said. “It’s a testament to everyone who helps our team out, as well as our sponsors for ensuring that we are always putting our best foot forward.”

Six-Races in six night spread across two states at six-different tracks is simply no easy task. For Forsberg, he was a model of consistency each and every night. Though he didn’t score any feature event wins, the Auburn, CA driver was able to tally three podium finishes, four total top-fives and was in the Top-10 all six nights.

Making his first visit to Cottage Grove Speedway in over 20 years to kick the week off, Forsberg had a very good battle with eventual race winner, Tyler Thompson, in the early goings of the feature event before ultimately settling for a runner up finish to get the week off and running.

Heading to Coos Bay Speedway on Tuesday night, cooler weather and rain slowed the program down, but in the end, Forsberg was back up on the podium aboard the Meridian Cameras, Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 entry.

Checking in at Douglas County Dirt Track on Wednesday night, Forsberg earned quick time honors in qualifying, but the track wasn’t one that he was able to adapt and take a liking too.

Playing it conservative with a long travel day ahead, Forsberg still put up a good fight as he tallied a 10th place finish.

Returning to California on Thursday night, Speedweek rolled into Marysville, CA where Forsberg hooked up in a knock out, drag out fight with Colby Copeland and Shane Golobic.

Back on the podium, Forsberg tallied a second place finish as the end of the week drew closer and the scene shifted to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA.

Racing from the ninth starting position, ‘Mr. Excitement’ worked his way to a fifth place finish on the rubber down surface, and in doing so took over the Speedweek points lead heading into the Saturday night finale.

Placerville Speedway played host to the final event of the week, and Forsberg got off to an uncharacteristically slow start on the famed bullring as he timed in 10th fastest with 28 cars checked into the pit area.

Running second in his heat race, he missed the dash, and lined up in the fifth row of the 35-lap feature event having a 6 point lead over Dylan Bloomfield who started a row ahead of him.

Keeping pace with Bloomfield for much of the race, Forsberg saw his Speedweek Championship hopes start to slip away in the race’s final laps as Bloomfield was able to create some separation, and put enough cars between himself and Forsberg to take the title.

However, Forsberg stayed the course and pounced as Bloomfield tripped on the cushion in the race’s final two laps. Pulling back up behind Bloomfield, Forsberg’s ninth place finish was enough to give him the overall championship.

In doing so, Forsberg also now finds himself atop the Sprint Car Challenge’s overall series standings lead with just a couple of events left to run in 2024.

“We aren’t a team accustomed to being on the road, so I do think the plan we had in place with getting a couple of houses to rent instead of a hotel, played a huge role in our success all week,” Forsberg said. “We were able to eat a little better than your typical overnight trip, and work leisurely at the house instead of in a parking lot and I think that makes a huge difference. I believe this was only my second ever complete Speedweek, and to win it is pretty cool.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-29, Wins-4, Top 5’s-16, Top 10’s-19

ON TAP: Forsberg is set for a very light weekend as he will be in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

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

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

 

 

Sunflower State Showdown and Summer Sizzler Ahead for POWRi 410 Sprints July 26-27

Belleville, IL. (7/17/24) Returning to racing action with a pair of potential venues with the quickest times on the seasonal schedule, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next witness a double dip of sweeping and sprawling on-track action with stops around the Kansas City region at Lakeside Speedway and I-70 Speedway on July 26-27.

Beginning on Friday, July 26th in Kansas for the first time in League history, Lakeside Speedway, in coordination with T2 Promotions, will host the ‘Sunflower State Showdown’ featuring the headlining POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, support classes scheduled to compete in Kansas City will also include Pure Stock, E-Mod, and Stock Cars.

Heading east into Missouri across the KC Metro and towards the outskirts of Odessa Missouri, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will then headline the second yearly $6K-to-Win trip to I-70 Speedway on Saturday, July 27th in the ‘Summer Sizzler’; classes also scheduled to compete include a POWRi Super Stock versus USRA Stock Car $1,500-to-Win duel.

Friday, July 26 | Lakeside Speedway | Sunflower State Showdown Details:

Pits Open: 3:00 PM

General Admission: 5:30 PM

Drivers Registration: 4:00-6:00 PM

Drivers Meeting: 6:30 PM

Engine Heat: 6:45 PM

Hot Laps: 7:00 PM

Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496431.

Saturday, July 27 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Summer Sizzler Details:

Pits Open: 2:00 PM

General Admission: 4:00 PM

Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM

Engine Heat: 6:15 PM

Hot Laps: 6:30 PM

Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496404.

Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1718/tickets/1370475.

All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

For additional information on Lakeside Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakesidespeedway.net or on major social media platforms | 5615 Wolcott Drive Kansas City, KS | 913-299-9206

For additional information on I-70 Motorsports Park such as season schedule, and track data visit www.i70motorsportspark.com or on major social media platforms | 12773 N Outer Rd Odessa, MO 64076 | (816) 393-0001

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

I-70 Speedway Increases Payout in Summer Sizzler for POWRi 410 Sprints July 27th

Belleville, IL. (7/22/24) Enticing open-wheel enthusiast in racing action in one of the fastest speeds on the seasonal schedule, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next see an increased payout as I-70 Speedway heightens anticipation for the Summer Sizzler on Saturday, July 27th.

Heading east into Missouri across the KC Metro after a Lakeside Speedway debut and towards the outskirts of Odessa Missouri, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will then headline the second yearly trip to I-70 Speedway on Saturday, July 27th in the ‘Summer Sizzler’ for a now $6K-to-Win, $700-to-Start, headlining event; classes also scheduled to compete include a POWRi Super Stock versus USRA Stock Car $1,500-to-Win duel.

Saturday, July 27 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Summer Sizzler Details:

Pits Open: 2:00 PM

General Admission: 4:00 PM

Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM

Engine Heat: 6:15 PM

Hot Laps: 6:30 PM

Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496404.

Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1718/tickets/1370475.

The payout for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League for Saturday, July 27th will now be 1.$6,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,250, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8-20. $700. | All Non-Qualifiers: $100.

All participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

For additional information on I-70 Motorsports Park such as season schedule, and track data visit www.i70motorsportspark.com or on major social media platforms | 12773 N Outer Rd Odessa, MO 64076 | (816) 393-0001

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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



 

 

14th Annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial Entries Open for POWRi 410 & WAR Sprints

Belleville, IL. (7/22/24) The prestigious Fourteenth Annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial rapidly approaches at Lucas Oil Speedway from September 12th to September 14th with pre-entry open for competitors in the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League and the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.

Commemorating the lives and legacies of a pair of Show-Me-State racing legends Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin, this year’s JHDMM promises to be a thrilling experience for fans and participants alike with pre-entries open and available for both POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints as well as the POWRi WAR Sprint League at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/10242.

Now in its fourteenth year, the Hockett/McMillin Memorial has grown into one of the most anticipated premier events on the racing calendar, upping the ante in 2024 by forming an all-POWRi 410-Sprint double-docket of on-track action, Lucas Oil Speedway will witness both Wing and Traditional varieties the same weekend for the first time in venue history. Featuring top-tier sprint car racing, the memorial attracts the best drivers from across the nation, all competing for the coveted titles and a share of the impressive prize purses.

"We are honored to host the Hockett/McMillin Memorial and to celebrate the lives of two incredible individuals who had a profound impact on the world of racing," said Talin Turner of POWRi. "This three-day event is not only a chance to see some of the best racing talent in action but also an opportunity for the racing community to come together and remember Jesse and Daniel."

Jesse Hockett, known as "The Rocket," and his cousin and crew chief Daniel McMillin, both left a remaining legacy in the open-wheel racing world. Hockett was celebrated for his versatility and skill across various racing formats, while McMillin was recognized for his exceptional technical acumen and dedication to the sport. Their untimely passings left a void in the racing community, but their spirit lives on through this annual event at the ‘Diamond of the Dirt Tracks’.

Event Highlights:

• Exciting POWRi Sprint Car Racing: Watch as the nation's top drivers in wing and non-wing divisions battle it out in high-speed, high-stakes races.

• Memorial Tribute: A special tribute to Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin will be held, celebrating their contributions to the sport and their enduring legacy.

• Fan Activities: Enjoy a variety of fan-centric activities, including autograph sessions, meet-and-greets with drivers, and family-friendly entertainment.

Payouts for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints preliminary nights on Thursday, September 12th & Friday, September 13th will be 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,300, 4. $1000, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $500, 9. $480, 10. $460, 11. $440, 12. $420, 13-24: $400; Non-Qualifiers: $100.

The payout for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial Championship Night Saturday, September 14th for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints will be 1. $10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $2,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,150, 7. $1100, 8. $1000, 9. $900, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $525, 15. $500, 16. $475, 17. $450, 18. $425, 19-24: $400; Non-Transfers: $100.

Payout for preliminary nights for POWRi WAR on Thursday, September 12th & Friday, September 13th will be 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $275, 9. $250, 10. $230, 11. $225, 12. $220, 13. $225, 14. $210, 15. $205, 16-22: $200; Non-Qualifiers: $50.

The payout for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial Championship Night Saturday, September 14th for the POWRi WAR Sprint League will be 1. $4,077, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $550, 7. $525, 8. $500, 9. $475, 10. $450, 11. $445, 12. $440, 13. $435, 14. $430, 15. $425, 16-22: $400; Non-Transfers: $50.

Future details and information will be released once finalized, continue to monitor the track and series websites and social media accounts for further developments.

Tickets for the Hockett/McMillin Memorial are now on sale and can be purchased through Lucas Oil Speedway at https://www.stubwire.com/venue/lucasoilspeedway/wheatland/3667/ or at the gate.

Join POWRi Racing and Lucas Oil Speedway for a weekend of exhilarating racing and heartfelt remembrance at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial – where the past meets the present, and legends live on.

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Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews, and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting www.LucasOilSpeedway.com | 18842 Speedway Dr, Wheatland, MO 65779 | (417) 282-5984.



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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 18

IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 720; 2. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 700; 3. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 688; 4. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 669; 5. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 654; 6. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 636; 7. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 618; 8. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 604; 9. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 558; 10. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 539; 11. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 535; 12. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 532; 13. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 530; 14. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 529; 15. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, and Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., both 520; 17. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 518; 18. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 510; 19. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 504; 20. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 496.

State Point Standings

California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 116; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 108; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 107; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 105; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 102; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63; 10. Brendan Warmerdam, Lemoore, Calif., 38.

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

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

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

Indiana – 1. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., 392; 2. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 370; 3. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 354; 4. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., 335; 5. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 324; 6. Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., 310; 7. Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., 299; 8. Tyson Lady, Fillmore, Ind., 268; 9. John Wolfarth, Boonville, Ind., 266; 10. Dustin Clark, Washington, Ind., Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., and Barry Miller, Bedford, Ind., each 265.

Iowa – 1. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 227; 2. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 194; 3. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 192; 4. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 158; 5. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 151; 6. Tadd Holliman, Murray, Neb., 135; 7. Madi Miller, Vail, Iowa, 133; 8. Shadrach Sporaa, Boone, Iowa, 123; 9. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 112; 10. Johnny Sullivan, Arnolds Park, Iowa, 98.

Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 340; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 283; 3. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 263; 4. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 254; 5. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 237; 6. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 235; 7. Raymond Seemann, Jetmore, Kan., 232; 8. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 216; 9. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 199; 10. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 187.

Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 40; 2. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 39; 3. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 38; 4. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 37; 5. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 36; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 35; 7. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 34; 8. Alfred Galedrige Jr., Greenwood, Ind., 33; 9. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 32; 10. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 31.

Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 104; 2. Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 84; 3. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 81; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., 79; 5. Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., 74; 6. Dale Schweikart, Linden, Pa., 73; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 71; 8. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 70; 9. Josh Spicer, Julian, Pa., and Alex "A.J." Barton, Bedford, Pa., both 66.

Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 379; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 361; 3. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 268; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 257; 5. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 232; 6. Chris Graf, Glencoe, Minn., 225; 7. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 218; 8. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 196; 9. Trevor Serbus, Olivia, Minn., 195; 10. Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., and Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., both 189.

Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 249; 2. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 227; 3. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 204; 4. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 182; 6. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 165; 7. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 143; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 122; 9. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 120; 10. Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., 112.

Nebraska – 1. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 480; 2. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 462; 3. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 460; 4. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 394; 5. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 373; 6. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 355; 7. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 351; 8. Chad Koch, Murdock, Neb., 346; 9. Adam Gullion, Lincoln, Neb., 339; 10. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 307.

New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 189; 2. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 184; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela/, 169; 4. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 164; 5. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 160; 6. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 150; 7. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 149; 8. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 145; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 144; 10. Kevin Nagy, Gilbert, Pa., 141.

North Carolina – 1. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 126; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 110; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 109; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 92; 5. Chris Lamb, Reidsville, N.C., 86; 6. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 85; 7. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 76; 8. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 72; 9. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., and Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., each 66.

North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 225; 2. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 211; 3. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 193; 4. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 170; 5. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 148; 6. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 147; 7. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 144; 8. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 136; 9. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., both 104.

Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 297; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 281; 3. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 238; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 218; 5. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 202; 6. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 179; 7. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 176; 8. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 159; 9. Chase Baker, Waynesville, Ohio, 154; 10. Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., 152.

Oklahoma – 1. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., and Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., both 108; 3. Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., 103; 4. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 102; 5. Blake Scott, Pauls Valley, Okla., 99; 6. Robert Sellers, Mustang, Okla., 96; 7. Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., 93; 8. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 90; 9. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 88; 10. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 86.

Pennsylvania – 1. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 574; 2. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 566; 3. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 562; 4. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 491; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 437; 6. Dustin Young, Danville, Pa., 353; 7. Kasey Weaver, Everett, Pa., 345; 8. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 324; 9. Logan Spahr, Lewisberry, Pa., 310; 10. Michael Alleman, Port Royal, Pa., 301.

South Carolina – 1. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 115; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., and Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., both 114; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 107; 5. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 101; 6. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 95; 7. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 87; 8. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., and John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., both 67; 10. Richard Wisdo, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 65

South Dakota – 1. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 430; 2. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 418; 3. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 406; 4. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 403; 5. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 391; 6. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 380; 7. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 372; 8. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 367; 9. Corbin Erickson, Sioux Falls, S.D., 345; 10. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 342.

Texas – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 434; 2. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 406; 3. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 385; 4. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 358; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 309; 6. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 268; 7. Thomas Johnson, Deridder, Louisiana, 266; 8. Ryan Stone, Slaton, Texas, 264; 9. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 262; 10. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 238.

Virginia – 1. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 187; 2. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 183; 3. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 170; 4. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 164; 5. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 154; 6. John Smith, Brightwood, Va., 124; 7. Chris Ware, Williamsburg, Va., 119; 8. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., 113; 9. Matthew Mullins, Newport News, Va., 110; 10. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., and James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., both 96.

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

 

 

EDDIE TAFOYA JR. GOES FROM THE BACK TO SEVENTH IN PERRIS USAC/CRA RACE – VENTURA THIS WEEK

(Chino, CA, July 17, 2024) After an early program set back in hot laps, Eddie Tafoya Jr. had an impressive recovery by going from 15th to seventh to capture the ”In Memory of Jim and Chet Gardner Hard Charger Award” at last Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris Auto Speedway. This week, the veteran racer will head to the Ventura Raceway for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series event presented by Inland Rigging.

Tafoya, who turned 27 a few days before the race, was coming into the night after an eighth-place finish on the same half-mile clay oval three weeks earlier. Bolstering his effort in the pits on the evening was Zac Bozanich. While Tafoya had worked with Bozanich on the Tom and Christy Dunkel Inland Rigging #17T, it was the first time the award-winning crew chief was helping Tafoya with his family-owned #51T.

Unfortunately, things did not get off to a good start in hot laps. Tafoya, who lives in Chino Hills, California, had a big vibration in the car. Turns out the rear end of his car was letting go. He quickly returned to the pits where the crew swarmed over the machine to get it back on the track.

“The first lap of hot laps, I had a real bad vibration coming out of two,” Tafoya lamented. “I pulled her back into the pits and figured out the whole rear plate was cracked, the gears were stripped, and it started throwing the lower shaft out of it. At that point, it was kind of a scramble time to try and get the spare one off the wall. Luckily we got that done before the heat races. It put us behind the eight-ball, but we made the best of it.”

“I trust all the equipment we have,” Tafoya continued when asked if that affected his focus for the remainder of the night. “All of our spares are real good. We didn’t know that rear end was a thicker wall tubing. So, our bleeders did not work. I was out of luck on the bleeders for the rest of the night. That kind of sucked.”

While the team did get it changed for the heat races, they could not do it in time for qualifying. Thus, Tafoya had to start at the back of the eight-car field in the second heat race. He moved forward to finish sixth. Then, the personable driver had to start last in the 16-car, 30-lap main event. That is when things turned around.

In a main that had more than its share of chaos, Tafoya, who is seldom involved in any of the mayhem, used his track savvy to avoid getting tangled up in any of the wrecks.

“When you are starting back there, you kind of pick your battles,” Tafoya stated. “You know when to go and when not to go. Luckily, I could see those pileups coming from a mile away. I did my best to stay out of them, and luckily it worked out.”

“I felt really good,” Tafoya said when asked if he thought he had a car that could have been a contender if he started closer to the front. “When Tommy (eventual winner Tommy Malcolm) went by me, I did not really want to mess with him too much. I felt I was not too far off his pace, and the same with AJ (second-place finisher AJ Bender). I feel if we could have been up there closer to the front on the start we could have fought for a podium position.

When the checkers ended the race, Tafoya crawled out of the car in seventh place. It was his sixth top 10 finish in nine USAC/CRA starts in 2024. The result also kept him seventh in the series championship standings heading into a busy month of August that will see races on the 10th at Santa Maria, the 17th at Perris and the 31st at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

Tafoya enjoyed having Bozanich work on the car in the pit area. In his years working with Brody Roa, Bozanich captured the coveted USAC/CRA Crew Chief of the Year Award one season and was the champion crew chief in 2023. Needless to say, Tafoya would not mind working with him again in the future.

“We are definitely on the same page when it comes to setup stuff,” Tafoya said. “It is easy to work with someone when you are both thinking the same about the car and are not butting heads. It is definitely easier when you are making decisions. It was the first time he helped on the #51T. I try to get as much help as I can whenever I can. So, hopefully, it works out a few more times this year and he can be with us.”

This Saturday, Tafoya will make the 100-mile track to the Ventura Raceway, which is located on the beach at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, to drive his own #51T car. At the first USCS race at the track on June 1st, he led the field into turn one after the green flag. However, his steering broke, and he slammed into the turn-one wall and tipped over. That left him with a 23rd-place finish.

While the June 1st race result at Ventura was not to his liking, Tafoya has done well at the track in the past in USAC/CRA competition. His best showing at Ventura came in May 2022, when he set the fastest qualifying time and finished fifth in the main event.

“I feel good,” the 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year responded when asked about this week’s race at the beach. “The time before we ran good, and at Turkey Night (last November) we were winning heat races and qualifiers. So, I definitely feel good going back there on Saturday.”

Tafoya’s best finish in the first four races with the USCS was a second at Santa Maria on June 15th. He enters Saturday’s fray fifth in series points.

Spectator gates for Saturday’s USCS race at Ventura will open at 3:00 p.m., with racing at 5:30. Adult tickets are $22.00. Seniors 60 and over, military with ID, and students with an ID get in for $18.00. Children 12 and under are free when they are accompanied by an adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/, and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 22nd A Main

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

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

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

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

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

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

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

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

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

 

 

Michaels memorial 410s paying $3000 to win and Brp mod tour $3000 to win. Plus Racesaver 305s, 602 crate mods, and mini stocks.
By Jim Balentine
(Mercer,Pa)

This Saturday July 20 2024, Michaels Mercer Raceway will be honoring the Michaels family who is in their 2nd tenure of ownership at the historic speedway along with the 410 sprint cars paying $3000 to win as well as the BRP modified tour paying $3000 to win.

Our regular divisions the Racesaver 305 sprints, 602 crate modifieds and the mini stocks will also highlight the card.

the 410s will qualify for heat race positions and the big block modifieds will be run by the BRP modified tour.

A large amount of 410 sprints are expected with no other track running them within a two hour radius.

There will also be kids bicycle races where at intermission the youngsters will have a chance to race on the speedway in age -grouped events. Power wheels and tricycles will have separate races. Helmets are required by Pennsylvania law.

The kids club will also return with 6 lucky children being driven down with the pits to view the race cars up close along with the drivers that will begin at 5:45. Each child under 16 will get a ticket as they come in the gate and we will draw six lucky winners at 5:30. We will draw one more ticket at intermission for the Mercer kid of the night as they will be down in victory Lane with every winning driver.

The Michaels family have been involved in racing since the 1970s as patriarch of the family Howard owned cars that ran at Mercer throughout the years. Howard and the family were also instrumental with rebuilding the race track in 1994 after being left for dead after the 1989 racing season. They sold the track after the 1996 season and son Harold Michaels competed in the small block modified/big block modified division for many years in the 1990s. In 2019 Howard’s son Ed along with his brother Earl Repurchased the facility and continues the rich tradition at the historic speedway.

Pit admission will be $35 and $30 for seniors and Kids under 10 $30
Grandstand admission $18 Adults $16 for seniors and kids under 10 free.

Pit gates will open at 4 PM
Grandstand will open at 5 pm
Hot laps/ 410 sprint qualifying at 6:15 and the first heat takes the green at 7 PM.

All drivers must have working raceivers and use the red ambit transponder system. The yellow units will not work.

Concessions will be open. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit facility at all locations.

For more information on Mercer please visit our Facebook page or our website: www.MichaelsMercerraceway.com You can also contact the track at 724-662-1310 or on Facebook messenger.

 

 

THE “SMOKE SHOW” HOLLEY AMONG SANDUSKY ENTRANTS

July16, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – Rick Holley hasn’t gotten off to the start that he would have liked this season. But despite his early season disappointment, he has a lot going for him. He currently sits in third place in the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts point standings and just became a grandfather to baby girl Francis. When Holley returns to racing action Wednesday night July 24 at Sandusky Speedway for the next stop on the MSR 2024 title chase he will be in a completely different mindset. He finds himself in the thick of the MSR title chase and now carries the title of grandpa.

“It’s different now being a grandpa” explains Holley. “I don’t get over enough, of course. It’s amazing how 7 pounds can change your perspective on family and life. You’ll probably see her at the track later this summer” Holley proudly stated.

In the meantime, it’s back to business for the “Smoke Show”. Currently sitting third in points, he hopes to move up a position or two before the season ends.

One of the highlights for Holley in 2023 was setting quick time at Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan both times MSR competed there. With new pavement, Holley’s driving style mixed well with the new asphalt. He ended up with the all-time track record at the second event there over Labor Day Weekend. He thought he had a chance to lower it even more before the rains came during the June 22 event just a few weeks ago.

“We’re close right now. The last race at Owosso kinda messed me up. I went out and scuffed some new tires in the final practice before qualifying. Then the rain came, and they used our times from the second practice to set the feature lineup. In the first practice I was second quick. The car in practice felt better than what it did in the fall. I think I had something for them. I’m looking forward to getting back there in the fall”.

Holley relies on his son Chance to do the setups. The duo seems to click everywhere they go and are always competitive.

“A few years ago, I was trying to do the set-up and everything else. One day I told Chance I’m turning all the set-up stuff over to you. You take care of that, and manage that, and I’m gonna drive the car. We talk about everything, but I usually just go with what he suggests. We’ve been good the past couple years”.

Holley is selling his own t-shirts this year with a picture of his car throwing an enormous amount of smoke. The shirts are courtesy of the nickname “Smoke Show” given to him by Joe Liguori.

“I was wearing a t-shirt with a picture of my car with smoke coming off the right rear. Joe Liguori saw it and said, ‘That’s quiet the smoke show’. It’s stuck ever since” laughs Holley.

“I like Sandusky a lot. It’s a track where you must pick your battles. You must decide if you’re gonna drive it hard and stay on the outside or finesse the car and be on the bottom. But I like our chances there. I’m going for a top three, but a win would be great” concluded Holley.

In other Must See Racing news longtime series car owner John Reiser will be returning to competition with driver Adam Biltz at the July 24 Sandusky Speedway event. The Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series will also be in action giving fans a double-header of winged sprint car action. For more information on Must See Racing please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit http://www.mustseeracing.com.

 

Empire Super Sprints Invade Albany-Saratoga and Fonda This Weekend

By Curtis Berleue (Malta, NY) | Following another successful CNY Speedweek, the Empire Super Sprints are ready to roar back to action this weekend. An eastern NY doubleheader will see the tour make their only stops of 2024 at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway this Friday night, followed by the Fonda Speedway on Saturday.

Friday’s action at Albany-Saratoga will be the 34th visit in tour history to the 4/10 mile oval located in Malta, NY. Last season, it was Matt Tanner in victory lane at ‘The Great Race Place’. In 33 previous events run, Craig Keel and Dan Kaszubinski are tied for a tour record four wins each. No currently active driver, however, has been able to repeat success at Albany Saratoga, with Tanner, Jordan Poirier and Jason Barney scoring the three most recent victories.

Saturday’s stop at the Fonda Speedway will be the annual Earl Halaquist Memorial. Each year, the Earl Halaquist Memorial is held in honor of one of the most accomplished sprint car drivers in the Northeast, Earl Halaquist. Competing across NY, NJ, PA, VA, NC, MD VT, Canada and more, Halaquist amassed 53 URC wins and six championships. Halaquist, a World War II veteran, was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, IA in 2000 before his passing in 2001.

Last season’s Earl Halaquist Memorial winner was Danny Varin, who has amassed an impressive 7 wins in his last 8 ESS starts at the Fonda Speedway. Varin is also coming off a win in the most recent ESS event – Sunday July 7th’s visit to the Weedsport Speedway – his second win thus far in 2024.

Additional support on the weekend will come from We Know Tools – Paul Wehnau’s Snap-on on Friday night as the presenting sponsor of the Cobra Coaches Dash, and One Zee Tees on Saturday as the dash presenting sponsor.

Additional information on the weekends event including gate times, admission prices and a nightly schedule of events can be found on both tracks websites/social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, July 19 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway – Malta, NY ($2,000 to Win)

Saturday, July 20 – Fonda Speedway – Fonda, NY ($2,000 to Win Earl Halaquist Memorial)

Friday, July 26 – Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Outlaw Summer Nationals)

 

 

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Booth in Ohio This Week; Auction Saturday at Eldora!

Knoxville, IA, July 16, 2023 – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum will be present during festivities at Attica Raceway Park and Eldora Speedway in Ohio this week! Enter for your chance to win the Triple X/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car, and attend our auction on Saturday, July 20, at Eldora!

First off, the Brad Doty Classic kicks things off on Tuesday, July 16, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Things move over to the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20. The booth will be open all day for Wednesday’s “Double Down Duels,” Thursday’s “Joker’s Jackpot,” Friday’s “Knight Before the King’s Royal,” and Saturday’s 41st King’s Royal.

In addition to visiting the booth, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be holding its annual King’s Royal Auction Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST at the barn in the Fan Zone! Items will include autographed photos, die-casts, collectibles and much more! All proceeds benefit the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa.

Be sure to visit the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Facebook page for updated auction lists and information.

For more information on the Triple X/Al Parker Engines 410 Sweepstakes Sprint Car or if you can’t make it to Ohio this week, visit www.WinASprintCar.com to get your tickets!

For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

One Sprint Capital Place

Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-842-6176

Fax: 641-842-6177

E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com

Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com

 

 

Huset's Speedway Showcasing Big Money This Week Throughout Four-Day Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Another giant week of racing has arrived at Huset's Speedway with four straight nights of racing on tap.

The track hosts the 14 th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass Wednesday through Saturday. The Bargain Barn Tire Center Night kicks off the action on Wednesday and features the $6,000-to-win Ben Nothdurft Memorial for the RepairableVehicles.com Tri-State Late Models as well as the IMCA Dirt Crown Stock Cars in a $3,000-to-win feature.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits the high-banked oval the following three nights with $10,000-to-win preliminary nights on Thursday and Friday setting up a $53,000-to-win main event on Saturday during Kwik Star Night. The Tri-State Late Models will also compete on Thursday with the Malvern Bank SLMR Series racing for the $5,053 top prize on Friday and Saturday.

Ricky Thornton Jr. currently leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings by a whopping 255 points with two more nights of racing before the series arrives at Huset's Speedway. Jonathan Davenport ranks second with Devin Moran (305 points back), Tim McCreadie (625 points behind Thornton Jr.) and Hudson O'Neal and Mike Marlar (720 out of the top spot) rounding out the top five.

Chad Holladay is atop the SLMR Series West Division championship standings by 30 points over J.C. Wyman. Bill Leighton is third (42 points behind Holladay), Tad Pospisil (44 points back) ranks fourth and Jesse Sobbing (72 points out of the lead) sits fifth.

Blair Nothdurft is the Tri-State Late Models points leader with Scott Ward (20 points back), Corey Zeitner (22 points), Chase Alves (55 points) and Trevor Anderson (74 points) sitting in top-five positions.

The gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. each night.

Adult reserved tickets are $25 and $22 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $15 on Wednesday. Reserved adult tickets are $40 and $37 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $20 on Thursday and Friday. Adult reserved tickets are $40 and $37 for general admission, and tickets for youth ages 12-years-old or younger are $25 on Saturday.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

14 th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass - Wednesday for Bargain Barn Tire Center Night featuring the Ben Nothdurft Memorial with the RepairableVehicles.com Tri-State Late Models and IMCA Stock Cars; Thursday featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Tri-State Late Models; Friday featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Malvern Bank SLMR Series; and Saturday for Kwik Star Night featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Malvern Bank SLMR Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Solid Throughout Week in Wisconsin

Inside Line Promotions - WILMOT, Wis. (July 15, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel recorded a trio of top-six finishes last week during three World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races in Wisconsin.

The action started on Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, where Gravel qualified fourth quickest and won a heat race. He placed third in the dash before ending the night sixth in the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial main event.

"The first night everything was going well," he said. "We had a little malfunction and the left rear shock broke. Running sixth with three shocks is a good run, but obviously we weren't happy because we should have been on the podium that night."

The team ventured to Wilmot Raceway on Friday for the first night of the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40. Gravel timed in ninth quickest overall before he advanced from third to second place in a heat race to make the dash. He picked up a pair of positions in the dash to finish fourth before gaining a spot in the A Main.

"We didn't qualify exactly where we wanted to be, but we were able to race into the dash through the heat race," he said. "We had an okay dash draw and gained a row there. In the feature I didn't get a good start and was stuck on the outside and lost two spots. I had to race my butt off to get to third. I felt we were maybe good enough to run second, but ran out of time."

The weekend wrapped up on Saturday at Wilmot Raceway, where Gravel qualified third quickest and won a heat race. He pulled the highest number - eight - during the dash draw.

"We qualified well and heat raced well, but it was a terrible dash draw and we only gained one spot," he said. "I'd say we were our worst all week in that feature. We clawed our way to fifth. If we're not happy with a fifth place, that shows where we are at as a team."

Gravel currently owns a 58-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings.

This week features five straight races in Ohio starting on Tuesday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic. Eldora Speedway near Rossburg is the site of the following four nights with the $100,000-to-win Joker's Jackpot featuring the Kubota High Limit Racing on Wednesday and Thursday followed by the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal featuring the World of Outlaws on Friday and Saturday.

"You just break up the week by the events," Gravel said. "We start with Attica. That's the hardest part of the week is racing at Attica, driving several hours and then getting set up at Eldora. We'll get through the Brad Doty Classic first and then it's separate events with Wednesday lining up Thursday. Really you're just chasing money Wednesday to Saturday. You try to set yourself up to win these races. A lot of obstacles get thrown at you. You just have to try to stay focused at the task at hand."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 10 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (2); Feature: 6 (3).

July 12 - Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (3); Dash: 4 (6); Feature: 3 (4).

July 13 - Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 7 (8); Feature: 5 (7).

SEASON STATS -

35 races, 9 wins, 24 top fives, 31 top 10s, 33 top 15s, 33 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Tuesday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic and Wednesday through Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, for the Joker's Jackpot and Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Kubota High Limit Racing

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Starks Produces Runner-Up Result at Skagit Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 15, 2024) - Trey Starks captured his division-best sixth top five of the season last Saturday at Skagit Speedway.

A runner-up result marked the 11 th total podium outing of the season for Starks and his first in the last five races.

"It was nice to get a clean night with no crashes or any other misfortune," he said. "After what we went through it's nice to not be rebuilding a car on our wash day. That's definitely a positive."

Starks qualified second quickest to open the program before he charged from fourth to win a heat race. That earned the pole position for the main event.

"It was on the fence, like Tulare style," he said. "It was awesome, but our package isn't tailored to that and I'm not the best at that. They had reworked the track just a little before we went out for our feature. The first couple of laps it was hard to tell where the top groove was. We got into traffic and I felt we were setting a good pace. There were a couple of mistakes I made in traffic that hurt our momentum. That allowed Colby (Thornhill) to get close. I made another split-second decision that slowed us down going into turn one. He was coming with a big head of steam and threw a close, but perfect slider on us to come right in front of my nose. As we came back around off turn four and came across the start/finish line the caution came out so that gave him a clear track.

"I knew the only way I was going to beat him was to find something different. I rolled my wing all the way to the back trying to make anything other than the top work. We were really close, but weren't quite there. We raced hard for a few restarts and came up about a car length short at the finish. It's tough to lead like that and not win the race, but I think we saw the type of race track we'll see at the High Limit shows and we have a lot of ideas of what we can do."

Starks led the first 17 laps of the race before he ended second. He remains on top of the Skagit Speedway championship standings by 50 points.

Starks will take this weekend off before returning to Skagit Speedway on July 26-27 for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 13 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 2 (1).

SEASON STATS -

17 races, 8 wins, 13 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

July 26-27 at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Earns Top Five at Jackson, Knoxville and Huset's During Stout Weekend; New Opportunity Arrives This Week

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson is coming off the best weekend of his season as he powered to a pair of podiums and a top-five result at three different tracks.

Johnson placed second at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars on Friday before he tied a season-best fourth-place finish at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday. The weekend concluded on Sunday with a third-place run at Huset's Speedway.

"I felt it went very well," he said. "We had a little luck play into our favor on Sunday, but we grinded and made it through. We had a good night at Jackson and also at Knoxville. All in all, it was a good weekend."

Johnson kicked off the busy weekend on Friday at Jackson Motorplex, where he advanced from eighth to fourth place in a heat race and from eighth to sixth place in the dash. He continued to move forward in the A Main as he tied a season-best performance with a runner-up showing.

"With no qualifying and starting last in the heat race I knew it wouldn't be easy," he said. "We made it to fourth in the heat race. We redrew the eight for the dash and advanced a couple of spots. We got the car a lot better for the feature. I was able to drive by cars and get up to second. I was very happy with the result, especially considering how we started the night."

Johnson piloted a car for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. He qualified second quickest and gained a spot in a heat race to place fifth. That lined Johnson up on the inside of the second row in the main event.

"I was supposed to start third, but the leader jumped the start so I moved up," he said. "I stayed behind (Aaron) Reutzel for most of the race. I was a little too patient with a lapped car and it ended up costing me at the end, but I felt it was a big improvement."

Johnson ventured to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He timed in seventh quickest and ended second in a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. Johnson pulled the No. 5 to start the A Main on the inside of the third row. He battled for a top five throughout much of the race before being involved in a late-race incident on a restart. As the field bunched up and two drivers collided in front of him, Johnson appeared to be trapped in the melee, but he was able to get away and keep his running position. Despite a damaged nose wing, he finished the race in third place to extend his lead in the championship standings.

"It was a positive," he said. "With how things shook out, the car was in one piece. I held my own and stayed consistent and tried to stay out of wrecks. At the end of the day, we finished third so that's what matters."

Johnson plans to compete at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday. He'll make his debut with Aaron Long in the 410ci winged sprint car division and will race for Gainey in the 360ci winged sprint car division.

In addition to Saturday's event, Johnson will drive for Long at the Capitani Classic as well as the Knoxville Nationals next month.

"I'm thankful and excited for the opportunity," he said. "I'm looking forward to kicking things off in Aaron's car. Hopefully we can make some good laps and get everything rolling well going into the Capitani Classic and 410 Nationals."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 12 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Heat race: 4 (8); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 2 (6).

July 13 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 4 (3).

July 14 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (5).

SEASON STATS -

24 races, 0 wins, 7 top fives, 18 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 20 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

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"Johnn has come on board to help us out tremendously," Johnson said. "It's pretty cool to see his business take off in recent years and he's giving back to racing. I feel blessed to have his support."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Jackson Motorplex Preparing for Back-to-Back Sprint Car Shows July 25-26

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 15, 2024) - A two-night sprint car showdown invades Jackson Motorplex next week when the track hosts back-to-back nights with two sprint car divisions on July 25-26.

It begins on Thursday, July 25, with the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will encompass the racing program, which was postponed from May 24 because of wet weather.

A lot of money is on the line for the 360 sprint cars as the Wieskus Memorial main event pays $3,000 to win. Additionally, there is a $250 Hard Charger Award courtesy of Quick Change Rebuilds as well as bonus money throughout the program in honor of the Wieskus Family.

GRP Motorsports is offering a $3,000 bonus if the driver who wins the 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on July 20 can also win at Jackson Motorplex on July 25.

Jackson Motorplex showcases the Merle Johnson Memorial 410 Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork on Friday, July 26. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will race for $7,000 to win and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will also compete.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m. both nights.

For the July 25 event, adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

For the July 26 event, adult tickets are $25 at the gate or $20 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $12 at the gate or $9 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

July 25 for the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting featuring the Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

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July 26 for the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle presented by New Fashion Pork featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

 

 

Hollingsworth Finishes Second

In Gene Nolen Classic at Anderson

ANDERSON, Ind., July 15 — Shane Hollingsworth of Lafayette, Ind., put the famous yellow Nolen Racing No. 20 asphalt sprint car on the podium in second place Saturday night in the third annual CB Fabricating Gene Nolen Classic presented by “The Herald Bulletin” at Anderson Speedway. The 100-lap race honoring Nolen Racing’s founder is a crown jewel of the 500 Sprint Car Tour, and it was streamed live worldwide on Dirtvision.

Kody Swanson was going for his third Gene Nolen Classic victory in a row, but unfortunately his Nolen Racing No. 4 sponsored by KECO Coatings was involved in a racing incident while running fourth and he had to pull into the infield off Turn 1 with only eight laps complete. He ended up 18th in the final rundown.

Earlier in the day Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, was the fastest qualifier with a lap in 11.232 seconds for the quarter-mile track. Bobby Santos III was second-fastest in qualifying, just 0.140 off Swanson’s time. Hollingsworth was the third-fastest qualifier with a time of 11.391.

However, with the series’ inversion Shane Butler, who was the fifth-fastest qualifier, got the pole with Santos in second, Hollingsworth in third, and Swanson in fourth for the start.

Butler led the first 14 laps until he also pulled off the track due to a mechanical issue. That gave the point to Santos, who led the rest of the race with Hollingsworth right behind him. Hollingsworth ran nose to tail behind Santos, just milliseconds behind, until Santos was able to gain more of an advantage in the last 10 laps. Santos’ margin of victory was 1.268 seconds.

In addition to trying his best to pass Santos, Hollingsworth had to fend off the challenges of Jackson Macenko, who finished third, just 0.482 behind Hollingsworth. Billy Wease placed fourth, and Joe Liguori rounded out the top five.

Wease set the fastest lap of the race and Macenko was second in that category, underscoring the challenge Hollingsworth was dealing with in order to keep the youngster behind him. Hollingsworth set the third-fastest lap of the race. Those three were all faster than the winner, who set the fourth-fastest lap. Even though Swanson only ran eight laps, he still set the sixth-fastest race lap.

With 25 laps complete Hollingsworth was only 0.254 behind Santos, and at the halfway point he was 0.173 behind. Hollingsworth was only 0.227 behind Santos on lap 75. With just 10 laps remaining Santos’ edge was still only 0.338.

“I used my stuff up with about 15 laps to go; I was spinning my tires too much,” Hollingsworth told the Dirtvision audience. “But finishing on the frontstretch is always good. We gave it all we had, and I was glad to come home second for Nolen Racing.”

“I got my left-front [tire] into Shane’s rear bumper when the top three all stacked up, and it essentially folded the front axle up, breaking a radius rod on each side to hold it in place,” Swanson said. “I felt awful for the team. They brought a great car, and I hate that I wasn’t able to race it to the finish for them.”

The Nolen Racing cars ruled the practice sessions. Swanson was fastest in the first practice session with a time of 11.422, while Hollingsworth was fastest in the second practice session with a time of 11.414.

For more information follow Nolen Racing on Facebook and X and see the series’ website at 500SprintCarTour.com.

 

 

Dakota Albright Qualifies for First Career Sprint Car Feature As Spencer Motorsports Returns to Track

PETERSEN MEDIA- Dealing with engine woes since the first of June, Dakota Albright climbed back aboard the Spencer Motorsports winged 360 on Saturday night in Placerville, CA and was able to lock into his first career feature event.

“It felt great to get back in the 360ci, but it took me some time to get reacclimated,” Albright said. “I didn’t do a great job in time trials or the heat race, but I did a better job in the ‘B’, and put us in the feature which is a great feeling. I have a lot to clean up, but this was a good return to the car.”

Timing in 21st fastest in qualifying time trials, Albright finished sixth in his heat race aboard the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/Sacramento Battery/Morgan precession Roofing backed No. 34.

Relegated to the semi, Albright looked forward to getting more laps in the car, but wanted to make sure he was able to transfer to the feature event. Settling into second as the race came to life, Albright felt comfortable as he ran solidly inside a transfer position.

Battling some brake issues late in the race, Albright gave up the second position, but a third place finish was good enough to extend his night and lock him into his first career Winged 360ci 25-lap feature event.

Making some adjustments before the feature event, and getting his brake issue resolved, Albright made the call for the 25-lap finale on a very slick Placerville Speedway surface.

Able to search around the track and try a few things from the tail of the field, the Waterford, CA driver wanted to make sure to keep his nose clean and avoid any trouble ahead of him.

Doing just that, he went on to cap the night off with a 16th place finish.

“It was great to get into the feature, and make a lot of laps,” Albright added. “Rick Spencer, Dan Lind, and everyone on this team has worked very hard to get the car back out, and I need to get a little more aggressive on my end, but I was happy to make the ‘A’.”

Dakota Albright and Spencer Motorsports would like to thank Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, Sacramento Battery, Morgan Precision Roofing, Nor Cal Gun Vault, Quality Telecom Consultants, Johnson and Matos CPA’s, Romey’s Window Cleaning, Angel’s Heavy Haul, Amsoil, King Racing Products, NGK, CSI Shocks, Oval Chassis Research, Roza Motorsports, Gladden Racing, Nutcher Milk, Wild West Commodities, Greenwood Machine, and Casey White Cosmetic Tattoos for their support in 2024.

ON TAP: Albright will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Dakota Albright by following Albright Racing on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089236251768&mibextid=JRoKGi, or by following him on Twitter at @Albright35jr.

You can also stay up to speed with Spencer Motorsports on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064161874031&mibextid=JRoKGi.

 

 

Braden Chiaramonte Set to Resume SCCT Campaign as Speedweek Kicks Off Tonight

PETERSEN MEDIA: Winning the most recent Sprint Car Challenge Tour event at Antioch Speedway just one week ago, Braden Chiaramonte brings the series point lead into a grueling six-race Speedweek that kicks off tonight in Cottage Grove, OR.

The El Cajon, CA youngster heads into the big week of action fresh off of a ninth place finish at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night with the Tiner Hirst Enterprise team.

During Saturday night’s action, Chiaramonte kicked the night off by timing the THE/Hepfner Racing Products/Eagle Motorsports Inc. backed No. 94TH entry in 14th fastest in qualifying time trials.

Making big changes to his entry prior to the heat race, Chiaramonte looked very sporty when his heat came to life. Quickly moving into third, the youngster was able to work the top and bottom grooves around the ¼ mile bullring as he looked for a way into second.

Settling for third, Chiaramonte was locked into the feature event as he rolled off the starting grid from the outside of the fourth row. On a very slick surface, Chiaramonte battled hard with some of the track’s veteran drivers as he kept his car inside the top-10 during the duration of the race.

While unable to mount a charge toward the front, he was able to record a ninth place finish as he now turns his attention to hitting some unfamiliar tracks during a three-race stretch in Oregon.

The six-race swing comes to life tonight as the Sprint Car Challenge Tour heads to Cottage Grove, OR before hitting Coos Bay Speedway in Coos Bay, OR on Tuesday night, and Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, OR on Wednesday night. Thursday-Saturday the action returns to CA as he will hit Marysville Raceway, Silver Dollar Speedway, and Placerville Speedway.

The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.

ON TAP: Chiaramonte and Tiner Hirst Enterprise are now set for SCCT Speedweek. All six-nights of action can be viewed on CaliDirt.TV.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.

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Andy Forsberg 2nd at Placerville Speedway to Unofficially Open Speedweek 2024

PETERSEN MEDIA: While SCCT Speedweek officially comes to life tonight in Cottage Grove, OR, Andy Forsberg got the party started unofficially on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway where he tallied a second place finish.

“We had a pretty big week ahead, and Saturday really kicked the mayhem off,” Andy Forsberg said. “To start a busy week out with a second place finish in really good for our team, but I really wanted to win the box of Kings Meat that was up for grabs to the winner.”

Forsberg got the night kicked off in grand fashion as he earned quick time honors aboard the Meridian Cameras/PCH/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 mount.

Needing to just transfer through his heat race to make the redraw, the Auburn, CA driver settled into fourth when the race went green and that is where he finished.

Locking into the feature, Forsberg was also set for the redraw, where the five pill placed him in third row for of the 25-lap feature event.

When the feature event came to life, Forsberg rode around in fourth for the early stanzas of the event as much of the field worked the high side of the speedway.

Moving into third on the 11th lap, a caution flag two laps later lined him up behind Tony Gomes and Shane Hopkins. When the action resumed, Forsberg overtook Hopkins for second, and began chasing after Gomes who ran comfortably up front.

With Gomes setting a torrid pace, Forsberg slowly inched closer as he chased after him and also dealt with slower traffic. The final laps saw Forsberg close in drastically on Gomes and it looked like an opportunity might present itself for a last lap pass.

As the duo took the white flag, and lapped car got over the cushion in front of them and as he wildly returned to the racing surface, both drivers took evasive action to avoid and it allowed Gomes to beat him to the checkered flag as he tallied a second place finish at the stripe.

“We have been rolling along well as of late, and the last thing we wanted to do was tear any equipment up, so it was good for us overall,” Forsberg added.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-23, Wins-4, Top 5’s-12, Top 10’s-13

ON TAP: Forsberg will be back in action tonight (July 15) in Cottage Grove, OR to open SCCT Speedweek. Tuesday night will be in Coos Bay, OR, Weds night in Roseburg, OR, Thursday night in Marysville, CA, Friday night in Chico, CA and Saturday night in Placerville, CA.

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

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

 

 

Tony Gomes Powers to Win at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- After showcasing a ton of speed at Placerville Speedway during the two-races over the 4th of July Weekend, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports continued to show case speed on Saturday night as the Modesto, CA driver scored his first feature event win of the season.

“Saturday was a great night, and after having a lot of speed lately, we did what we needed to do and scored a big win in front of a lot of friends and sponsors,” Tony Gomes said.

The night kicked off for Gomes as he timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in fifth fastest in time trials which was good enough to put him on the front row of his heat race.

Needing the win for the all-important redraw spot, Gomes hammered the throttle when the green flag flew and jumped into the early lead. Leading from flag to flag, Gomes’ win locked him into the feature event as well as the redraw where the two-pill put him on the front row of the feature event.

On a very slick Placerville Speedway surface, Gomes got into a hotly contested battle with Shane Hopkins on the opening lap, and while Hopkins led officially, a couple of exchanged sliders ultimately saw Gomes take over the spot on the second lap.

Out in front, Gomes set a very solid pace as he worked the tricky cushion to perfection and opened a comfortable lead over Andy Forsberg who had moved into second.

Traffic in the closing laps allowed Forsberg to close in on Gomes and he made sure not to make any mistakes in the closing laps of the race. The most tense moment of the night came on the white flag lap as another car slipped over the cushion in turn two and was air born in front of the leaders as he re-entered the surface.

Able to avoid any trouble, Gomes was able to go on and claim the popular in on King’s Meats night at the speedway.

“It feels great to get a win for Cody and Mandi,” Gomes said. “They have done so much for me this year, but for many years in my career. I also want to thank Cody and Bobby for working so hard to keep us fast, and a special thank you to all of our great partners who keep us out and racing.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-10, Wins-1, Top 5’s-3, Top 10’s-8

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

Joel Myers Jr 2nd at Paragon Speedway with Hayward Motorsports

PETERSEN MEDIA: Following a break from racing action, Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports returned to action over the weekend, and after rain cancelled Friday’s program at Circle City Speedway, Myers Jr scored a runner up finish with the FAST Series on Saturday night at Paragon Speedway.

“It was great to get back in action with Hayward Motorsports over the weekend,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We have been gaining speed night in and night out, so to run second and get on the podium is great.”

With 20 cars on hand, Myers Jr earned fast time honors in his qualifying group aboard the Shiti Coolers/Gilstrap Motors backed No. 19. Myers Jr time was also good enough to give him fast time honors overall in his first appearance at the track.

Advancing from fourth to second in his heat race, Myers Jr was all set for the 30-lap feature event where he rolled off the starting grid from the fifth starting position.

Powering his way into third when the race came to life, the 18-year-old who hails from Sebastopol, CA slipped back to fourth briefly in a close knit battle, but settled back into third on the seventh lap.

Continuing to hold down the final spot on the podium, Myers Jr continued to have a very strong showing on the unfamiliar setting as he closed in on the lead duo. Moving into second on the 20th lap, Myers Jr continued to battle traffic as he chased after the race lead.

Holding on to second, Myers closed his night out with a second-place finish as he now gets ready to run his first ever King’s Royal.

“It was a great way to get back together and get ready for some big races,” Joel Myers Jr noted. I am excited for how our schedule is shaping up and I am excited to compete in some big races for the first time.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 27, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 11, Top-10’s-17

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr will be at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday night for the Brady Doty Classic, before heading to Eldora Speedway for racing action Weds-Saturday.

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

To grab your Joel Myers Jr Merchandise, click over to www.shopjoelmyersjr.com

 

 

Estenson Posts Top 10s at Jackson Motorplex and Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 15, 2024) - Tim Estenson captured a pair of top-10 results last weekend.

The action began on Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., where Estenson used a late restart to power from third to win a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars heat race. That made him the high-points driver and earned a spot in the dash. Estenson continued forward in the dash as he maneuvered from sixth to fourth place.

"I think it was really good, especially at a place where I've struggled at," he said. "I was lucky to get that yellow in the heat race and I was able to move around and get momentum. The car was really good all night. I think the biggest thing that helped was that I was able to capitalize on the starts in the heat race and dash.

"In the feature I stayed up top too long. They had reworked the track a bit and the bottom turned out to be the best place early. I dropped back to eighth or ninth and worked my way back to sixth."

Estenson's sixth-place result marked his 10 th top 10 of the season. It also propelled him into the lead in the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.

The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Estenson qualified eighth quickest. A fourth-place finish in a heat race ranked him ninth in overall points to miss the feature redraw by only one position. That started him on the inside of the fifth row in the main event.

"I watched the first heat race and the bottom was where it was at," he said. "It shifted by my heat race. I didn't get the best start and lost some momentum. I tried to stick the bottom and it didn't work out. I was playing catch up from there.

"In the feature we were decent at the beginning, but struggled as the race went on. I was trying everything, slowing up my entry, trying to drive it harder, moving my wing back. It was one of those deals where it was disappointing, but at the same time we had some luck to move up to second in points."

The 10th-place result helped guide Estenson into second place in the Huset's Speedway championship standings. His six top 10s at the track this season rank second most.

Estenson plans to race this Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., and Friday and Saturday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series.

"Those races are close to home so it'll be fun," he said. "We're working hard in the shop to get prepared for this three-day weekend and hopefully we can capitalize with some wins."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 12 - Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. - Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 4 (6); Feature: 6 (4).

July 14 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (2); Feature: 10 (9).

SEASON STATS -

22 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 11 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 18 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., and Friday and Saturday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., with the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Backlund Plumbing

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"Chris Roseland and the team at Backlund Plumbing have been a long-time sponsor of Jack (Dover) and we're excited to have them also backing our team," Estenson said. "We're grateful for the support and are excited for a successful season together."

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

 

 

AFTON OFF FRIDAY; MAKEUP DATE TBD

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – July 15, 2024

AFTON, N.Y. - Due to the Afton Fair this weekend, track management at Afton Fairgrounds Speedway had to drop the CRSA Sprints Friday. A full racing program is still planned at the track.

CRSA and track officials are working on a new date for the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series event. Stay tuned to CRSASprints.com and CRSA's Facebook and X pages for a schedule update.

"The Future Stars of Sprint Cars" now turn to July 27 for their next race at Fonda Speedway for the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge. Can’t make it to the track? Tune in on FloRacing.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

Sprint Invaders Return to Independence Tuesday for the First Time in Ten Years!

by Bill Wright

July 15, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will storm the Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, Iowa, Tuesday night, July 16.

It will be the third time for the Sprint Invaders in Independence. Terry McCarl won both previous events there in 2013 and 2014. The race will be held in conjunction with the Buchanan County Fair.

Paul Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (4) and in the current point standings heading into Independence. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Cam Martin and Tasker Phillips round out the current top ten in the standings.

Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with racing to follow. Grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for kids 13-17 and kids 12 and under are FREE! The cost for the Buchanan County Fair is $5, however, There will be an opening on the west side of the ticket booth for those who will just be attending to see the race. Going through that opening will avoid the $5 fairgrounds admission. Shuttles will be available to transport those parking in the fairgrounds parking lot to the opening. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts will also be on the card.

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

1.    Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1740 (4) 2.    Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1656 3.    Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1640 4.    Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1567 5.    Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1533 6.    McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1377 7.    Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1330 8.    Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1227 9.    Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 10.   Tasker Philips, Pleasantville, IA, 990 (1) 11.   Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 12.   Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 917 13.   Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 14.   Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 15.   Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 16.   Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 17.   Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 18.   Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 693 19.   Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 20.   Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

Contingency Sponsors

Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products

 

 

The Schatz Show in Wilmot’s Badger 40 finale; Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal highlight major week in Ohio
Jul 15, 2024

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4676 (-58)

Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Event: Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 8th (7th)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 12th-13th
Event: Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 6th (14th)
Saturday: 1st (1st)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 15, 2024) – Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing put on a Wisconsin clinic during their recent week of competition, not only accumulating three consecutive top-ten results, finishing no worse than eighth overall, but earning a $12,000 victory in the process, that of which taking place in Wilmot Raceway’s Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 finale on Saturday, July 13.

As hinted, the victory, Schatz’ third of the 2024 season and second-ever during Badger 40 competition, was earned in fantastic fashion, taking command over Buddy Kofoid on lap ten before driving off to a seven second advantage. Impressive enough, Schatz’ final margin of victory was accomplished in the final 18 circuits, as caution flags negated an already established command of six seconds leading up to the aforementioned yellow.

Adding to Schatz’ Wilmot stat card, the Fargo, North Dakota, native opened Badger 40 action with a hard charging performance on Friday, July 12, advancing eight positions from 14th to finish sixth. The eventual Hard Charger Award was the sixth of 2024 for Donny Schatz and TSR – a series-leading achievement.

“Last night was really trying, but that’s what makes nights like this so much more important,” Schatz said on Saturday. “The guys spent a lot of time today digging and changing things. It was a whole different race car tonight. Hats off to them – Scuba (Steve Swenson), Todd (Devnich), and Dauson (Heitritter). There’s a lot of communication there, and that’s what it takes to be in this situation.

“We won the Larry Hillerud Memorial, so that’s pretty damn cool. Larry was a North Dakota boy with tons of passion for this sport. I’m sure he’s up there arguing with my dad about something. I’m pretty honored to win this tonight.”

Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing opened their Wisconsin road trip with an eighth-place score in Wednesday’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway; they started seventh.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 34
Wins: 3
Top-5s: 16
Top-10s: 30

 

Zearfoss with back-to-back top-tens in Wilmot’s Badger 40; Brad Doty Classic, Kings Royal highlight upcoming slate
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 15, 2024) – Despite a slow start to his week in the Badger State, scored 22nd in a Wednesday night visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss turned things up in a hurry, ultimately concluding his Wisconsin road trip with back-to-back top-ten appearances at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, highlighting all results with a sixth-place score on Saturday, July 13.

Zearfoss, ace of his Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, climbed seven positions to secure his sixth-place outcome, qualifying for World of Outlaws main event action with a fourth-place result in his respective heat race.

Ultimately outdoing his Friday night result, the former Port Royal Speedway track champion kicked-off WIlmot Raceway’s annual Badger 40 with a tenth-place outcome after starting eighth, launching his preliminary effort with the fastest qualifying time of the night – his first of the season and the second of his career.

“What a great effort at Wilmot Raceway…we needed that,” Zearfoss acknowledged. “Hats off to this entire Brock Zearfoss Racing team. We maintained focus and accomplished what we set out to do. Obviously, the goal is to win, but a solid momentum kick has to start somewhere. No better time to get rolling than right now.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Press: www.fullyinjected.com
Online Home: www.brockzearfoss.com
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 10

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

 

Whittall continues impressive stretch with another top-five at Port Royal Speedway
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 15, 2024) – Another Port Royal Speedway start resulted in another Port Royal Speedway top-five for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, capping their evening at the Juniata County “Speed Palace” with a fourth-place score after starting two positions worse. Impressive, nonetheless, Whittall’s recent stretch of Port Royal Speedway success spans one month, igniting his trail of top-tier outcomes with a victory June 15.

Including the aforementioned victory, Whittall, driver of his family owned JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, has earned seven top-tens at Port Royal in 2024, two of which occurring during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek on July 3 and July 6.

“We’re having a lot of fun right now and our results reflect that,” Whittall expressed. “Our confidence is at an all-time high right now and we’re only getting better. We have an off-weekend coming up, but then we’re right back to work with a pair of Outlaw starts at Williams Grove. This is a great time of year to be hot.”

In total, Whittall and JW Motorsports own 14 top-tens on the season, nine of which accumulated within the top-five.

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will enjoy an off weekend before continuing their 2024 campaign with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway on July 26-27.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 14

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 13.

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Thiel quick with Outlaws at Wilmot; Will work toward crown in IRA King of the Wings trio
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 15, 2024) – It was a hard-fought battle in the Badger State for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in a trio of starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13), respectively. But when the dust finally settled, the recent IRA Outlaw Sprint Series winner found himself with three main event starts in three tries, highlighting all outcomes with an 11th-place score at Wimot on Friday, July 12.

Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, battled ahead five spots to earn the aforementioned 11th-place finish, earning his place in the Badger 40 opener with a fourth-place score during heat race competition.

As noted, Thiel was three-for-three in main event appearances, finishing 16th with the Greatest Show On Dirt at Beaver Dam on Wednesday, and 24th in the Badger 40 finale at Wilmot on Saturday. Deceiving in some respect, Thiel’s Beaver Dam result was impressive, battling back to 16th after restarting at the tail due to a spin.

“We’re always striving for more, but we managed to put together some solid runs against the Outlaws and we’re proud of that. Advancing as far as we did at Wilmot on Friday is something to be proud of. I think we were even better than where we finished, we just needed to capitalize earlier on in the program,” Thiel explained. “Hats off to this team. Racing at that level can be pretty demanding, but they never give up. We have another big weekend ahead, so we’ll head to Minnesota and North Dakota with the goal to win.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with three nights of Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings action on Thursday through Saturday, July 18-20. Featuring the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, action will begin at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota, on Thursday, followed by back-to-back nights at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday and Saturday.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 12

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29.

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

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Wilson highlights World of Outlaws Wisconsin road trip with top-ten; Doty, Kings Royal highlight coming week
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 15, 2024) – It was a competitive week in the Badger State for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, and despite launching his trip to the Upper Midwest with a missed main event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, July 10, the two-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion rebounded respectably, concluding the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, with back-to-back main event starts, highlighting all with a top-ten on Friday, July 12.

Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished ninth in his top-ten appearance, racing ahead two spots from row six. The Benton Ridge, Ohio, native utilized a third-place finish during heat race action to qualify for the evening’s Badger 40 opener.

Although shy of matching their top-ten outcome from Friday, Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing concluded their visit to Wilmot Raceway with a 13th-place score on Saturday, July 13, driving ahead six spots after starting the Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 from the inside of row ten.

“Another great week with the World of Outlaws in the books. They are the best in the world for a reason, so to conclude our trip with a top-ten, and close to a top-ten, is pretty special. We enjoy getting out on the road when the opportunity allows, but there’s no place like home, and we have some pretty big events close to home this week,” Greg Wilson said. “The Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal are very special to us and there’s nothing we want more than to represent our partners well on the big stage. Here’s to an exciting week at Attica and Eldora.”

ON DECK:
Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16, followed by a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)

July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)

July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)

July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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2024 STATISTICS:
Top-fives: 7
Top-tens: 10
Wins: 0

 

Randall races to two top-tens in three starts; Eldora Speedway on deck
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – It was another productive weekend in the Upper Midwest for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, concluding their Minnesota and Iowa double with a pair of top-tens in three main event starts, all of which highlighted with a runner-up score at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13. Activating his weekend agenda in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Randall finished eighth at the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12; he commenced action from row six.

Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, earned his runner-up performance during Knoxville’s 360 main event. Climbing forward from 13th on the starting grid, Randall and TKS captured the runner-up position with a double pass with two circuits remaining. For his efforts, the “Quickest Chicken” out of Waco, Texas, earned the evening’s Hard Charger Award – all of which accomplished in a non-stop 18-lapper.

Unfortunately, Randall’s effort in Knoxville Raceway’s 410 main event was cut short, scored 21st due to mechanical failure after making contact with the inside berm.

“We’re happy with our weekend results and we’re proud of what Chase has been able to do. We probably should have been three for three in the top-ten category, but mistakes and issues happen, so we’ll put that behind us and move forward,” Troy Renfro expressed. “We have a massive week ahead. All eyes will be on Eldora Speedway and we’re excited to be a part of such an historic event.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 12
Top-Tens: 18

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7. Finished eighth at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, on Friday, July 12. Finished second during 360 action at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 13.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

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Andrews back in the top-ten at Fremont Speedway; Brad Doty Classic ahead

Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 15, 2024) – Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, has been tough to master for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but the Sandsusky native finally found some rhythm, concluding Saturday’s Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) program with a top-ten finish – his first of the season at The Track That Action Built.

Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, No. 15C sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, advancing two spots from the outside of row five. The former Attica Raceway Park track champion qualified for main event action with a fourth-place score during heat race competition.

His recent Fremont outcome included, Andrews now owns four top-tens on the season, three of which accumulated at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.

“We’ve been trying to find some rhythm at Fremont all season…better late than never,” Andrews expressed. “Happy to pad the stat column a little bit. The goal is to put our momentum to work Tuesday night at Attica.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Brad Doty Classic, featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, on Tuesday, July 16.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

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2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 4

 

Eliason and RSR with momentum kick rolling into Eldora’s 41st Kings Royal Week
Jul 15, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Momentum is the key, and for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), momentum is finally on their side, concluding their recent High Limit Racing start with a top-five finish at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13.

Eliason, a full-time High Limit Racing “High Roller” aboard Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, advancing three positions after commencing the $25,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial from eighth on the grid.

The Visalia, California, native kicked off preliminary competition with the eighth-fastest qualifying time, capping that with a runner-up finish during heat race action.

“Overall, a solid night for our Ridge & Sons Racing team. It’s good to have a nice momentum kick leading into one of the biggest weeks of the year,” Eliason expressed. “We’ll head into Eldora with our heads up and our confidence high. There’s a lot of money on the line all four days, so we’ll do our best to capitalize on that.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. Finished fifth in Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 16

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

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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
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Aaron Reutzel and RSR cap Knoxville visit with double podium, fifth 360 victory
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 15, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Aaron Reuzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) have been on a tear at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, continuing their stretch of success Saturday, July 13, with another top-five sweep, this time accomplishing back-to-back podium finishes including a victory in the 360 sprint car portion of the program. Reutzel, now a five-time 360 winner at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in 2024, led all 18 circuits of the non-stop, $2,000-to-win main event, simultaneously increasing his Knoxville 360 career win total to 14.

As noted, Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, found the podium twice on Saturday night, concluding the evening’s 410 main event with a third-place finish. The Clute, Texas, native started eighth on the feature grid, taking the final podium spot from Altoona, Iowa’s Carson McCarl on the final circuit.

Reutzel activated the 410 program with the second-fastest qualifying time of 38 entries; a vital stat considering qualifying plays a major role in the Knoxville Nationals.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track – Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio – on Wednesday through Saturday, July 17-20. The week will cap with the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20:

July 17: $12,000-to-win (x2) Double Down Duels (High Limit sanction)
July 18: $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot (High Limit sanction)
July 19: $25,000-to-win The Knight Before (World of Outlaws sanction)
July 20: $175,000-to-win Kings Royal (World of Outlaws sanction)

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13.

Stats:
Wins: 8
Top-Fives: 21
Top-Tens: 24

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

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.

 

 

JEFF DYER IS AWAITING SURGERY AFTER A CRASH IN SATURDAY’S USAC/CRA MAIN EVENT AT PERRIS

(Yucca Valley, CA, July 14, 2024) Veteran Southern California sprint car driver Jeff Dyer is currently in the hospital waiting for surgery after a crash in Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series main event at Perris Auto Speedway. The popular driver suffered a broken right humorous bone in the grinding pile-up that occurred on lap 25 of the main event. In addition to the broken bone, he also suffered a concussion and will be confined to the hospital for a week.

The incident happened when another driver’s steering box malfunctioned, and his car pounded the turn one crash wall. When he came off the wall, the driver began to flip down the track. Dyer, with nowhere to go, got clobbered by the flipping car, and they hit cage to cage.

“I just saw him jumping the cushion in turn one,” Dyer said from his bed at the Riverside University Hospital. “I tried to turn down, but he started to flip. I do not remember anything after that. When I hit him, we hit cage to cage. Our cage got pushed in pretty good. We think that is when I broke my arm as my seat got hit really hard. When that happened, it knocked me out and it knocked the wind out of me. We think my foot stayed on the throttle.”

What happened next was something Dyer is probably glad he cannot remember. His 900-horsepower car blasted head-on into the turn-two crash wall and then into one of the track’s sponsor billboards before tumbling back down to earth. Safety crews were on the scene in a flash, and he quickly regained consciousness. He remembers the safety crew telling him to “shut the fuel off.” At that point, he did not realize he was hurt until he tried to get out of the car, and his “arm was not working.” He then remained in the car for quite some time as the EMTs wanted to ensure his arm was stabilized before they removed him for the trip to the hospital.

“I did not even know that happened until someone told me,” he said when reminded he clobbered the crashwall and the billboard. “I just thought I hit Logan and came to a stop. I did not know all of that other $#@? happened until afterward.”

Dyer, a Yucca Valley, California resident, is resting kind of uncomfortably as he waits for Monday’s surgery.

“I am pretty sore,” he said. “Of course my arm hurts really bad. It was a clean break all the way through. So they are going to put some rods and pins in it and put me back together like Humpty Dumpty.”

Another injury in the crash is the car. Dyer's teenage racing son Seth reported that he thinks the car is junk. However, the engine is fine, as it did not get over-revved in the crash.

There has been a big outpouring of best wishes and prayers for Dyer on the Internet, and he appreciates that.

“That is really cool, man,” he said from the hospital. “I appreciate that and thank them very much. I heard a lot of people came down to the pit afterward and helped everyone load everything up. So, that was pretty cool, too. Thanks to those people as well.”

While his arm is broken and needs fixing, one thing that has remained intact is Dyer’s tremendous sense of humor.

“I am glad I could make the 9.8 scale,” he laughed when told that’s what judges would have scored the crash. “That is nice. As long as I entertained, that is what we are there to do.”

In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

 

 

SEXTON GATLIN RACING READY FOR PERRIS AFTER ROUGH NIGHT AT SANTA MARIA

(Lakeside, CA, July 11, 2024) After getting hit by what seemed like everything but the track ambulance at Santa Maria, Sexton Gatlin Racing drivers Brent Sexton and his son Grant have dusted themselves off, repaired their damaged cars, and are ready for Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris Auto Speedway. Gates at the famous Riverside County half-mile oval will open at 5:00 p.m., and the first exciting race will take the green flag at 7:00.

The Sexton Gatlin Racing rig made the nearly 300-mile trip north to Santa Maria with three cars inside. One each for Brent and Grant to race in the USAC/CRA Series and a lightning sprint for Lakeside, California flat track motorcycle racer Braydin Collie to use in the companion California Lightning Sprint Car Series race.

Brent and Grant were matched up against 24 other top-of-the-line USAC/CRA cars. 2023 Rookie of the Year Grant recorded the best lap of the duo when he shot around the banked 1/3 mile oval in 14.140. That was good enough for the 14th best time of the night. Brent, a 52-year-old who is running for Rookie of the Year this season, stopped the clocks at 14.907 in his ex-Rico Abreu 360. That placed him 19th fastest of the 26.

The top five finishers in each 10-lap heat went straight to the 30-lap main event. Drivers finishing sixth on back would have to run the B main. Brent steered the #44 to a seventh-place finish in his heat, meaning he would have extra work in front of him to try and get to the main. Grant, who will turn 20 on Tuesday, fared better when he finished fifth and booked his ticket for the 30-lapper.

Brent, who was born in Tennessee, had his work cut out for him in the B main. The three-time lightning sprint car champion was lined up against nine other drivers. The first seven finishers would make it into the A main. In baseball vernacular, the drivers finishing eighth through 10th would hit the showers. The veteran performed well and finished third. That allowed him to join Grant in the A main.

Unfortunately, things unraveled in a hurry in the A for both drivers. Grant started 14th, and Brent began in 18th. The chaos started at the beginning of the A main when a car got sideways at the start, leaving Brent nowhere to go. The veteran tipped over. The result was the left rear rim was bent into the bleeder valve. Initially, the crew could not get the wheel nut off until they used a jack to split the wheel apart. Amazingly, they finally got the job done and changed the left rear shock as well, and he was ready for the restart.

Coming off his series-best sixth-place finish at Perris a couple of weeks earlier, Grant got caught up in someone else’s mess on lap two and flipped. The car suffered costly damage, including a broken Jacob’s ladder, exhaust, shocks, and right rear wheel. His #22 was too damaged to continue, and he ended his race with a very frustrating 20th-place finish.

With Grant out, SGR fans focused on Brent, who raced for the duration of the 30-lap event and finished 15th.

Coming into Saturday’s sixth series race of 2024 at Perris, Grant is tied for 14th in the championship standings. One spot and six points behind his youngest offspring is Brent.

Collie made his lightning sprint car debut in the fast Sexton Gatlin Racing #44, normally steered by Brent. To say it was an impressive debut is a vast understatement. Being his first time in a lightning sprint, it was no surprise that the flat tracker qualified last in the 14-car field. After all, he had never raced a lightning sprint prior. He also placed last in his heat. However, in the main event, he nearly captured the “Hard Charger” award, going from the 13th starting spot to finish sixth.

Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

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

Brent Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grant Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 3rd A Main

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

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

Braydin Collie 2024 Results

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

 

 

Midwest Dirt Nationals with POWRi Sprint Leagues Canceled Due to Soaking Rainfall Midwest Dirt Nationals with POWRi Sprint Leagues Canceled Due to Soaking Rainfall

Paducah, KY. (7/12/24) Drenching overnight precipitation blended with additional projected dangerous thunderstorms has forced Paducah International Raceway and POWRi Sprint League officials to cancel the Saturday, July 13th Midwest Dirt Nationals event featuring the headlining POWRi Sprint Leagues as well as local divisional competition.

Up Next for the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League will be a two-day stay at Mason City Speedway, in Mason City Iowa, running in conjunction with the Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprints on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th.

Next on the yearly schedule for the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will be on Friday, July 26th at Lakeside Speedway with the Sunflower State Showcase followed by the Summer Sizzler at I-70 Speedway on Saturday, July 27th.

For additional information on Start2Finish or to sign up for a subscription and catch all the excitement LIVE & ON-DEMAND, visit www.s2ftv.com.

Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

 

 

The 11th TYLER WOLF MEMORIAL FAN AND RACE TEAM INFORMATION

CHICO, Calif., July 11, 2024…On Friday, July 19, we will honor, celebrate, and remember former sprint car champion Tyler Wolf at Silver Dollar Speedway. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the Hobby Stock division are scheduled to entertain our passionate fans of dirt track racing.

On October 28, 2012, Redding driver Tyler Wolf’s fast-rising sprint car career was halted when he lost his life after hitting the turn two wall at Calistoga Speedway. Wolf was the youngest 410 Sprint Car Track Champion at Silver Dollar having won the title in 2011 at just 19 years old. To honor him, the Silver Dollar Speedway started the Tyler Wolf Memorial in 2013.

Former winners of this event include 2013 Andy Forsberg, 2014 Rico Abreu, 2015 Jonathan Allard, 2016 Kyle Hirst, 2017 Kyle Hirst, 2018 Tanner Thorson, 2019 Sean Becker, 2021 Andy Forsberg, 2022 Tanner Carrick, 2023 Landon Brooks.

This year, the race will intertwine with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour (SCCT) Speedweek that starts in Oregon and concludes at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night July 20.

Chuck Wolf will offer a $200 bonus for fast time. Chuck is also bringing a new batch of Tyler Wolf memorial shirts to sell Friday night of the race.

The Hobby Stock belt is up for grabs. With the cancellation of July 4th, we will conclude the second and final Silver Dollar Speedway Hobby Stock belt to the overall combined point winner of this race, and a previous race held June 28th.

RACE INFORMATION

The pit gate will open at 2 PM. Mandatory driver’s meeting at 5 PM.

SCCT engine heat 5:30 PM. Hot laps 5:45 PM. SCCT Qualifying 6:10 PM. Hobby Stock Hot Laps 6:30 PM. SCCT Heat races 7 PM. (times subject to change)

RACE HAULERS

Race Teams: Please use the Costco entrance area once again to access the pit area. Take the Martin Luther King Pkwy and turn in between Costco and the Water District building. Please no parking in reserved spots. ALL Hobby Stock drivers please park on the outskirts of turns three and four.

FAN INFORMATION

The front gate will open at 5 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the front box office starting at 5 PM. Here is the direct link to buy tickets in advance of Friday’s race. There is a slight charge to but the ticket on-line at https://silverdollar.ticketspice.com/tyler-wolf-memorialscct

Tyler Wolf Memorial/SCCT Get tickets online for Tyler Wolf Memorial/SCCT here. silverdollar.ticketspice.com

The pricing for this event at the front box office is as follows: Adults (18 – 64) $25.00, Seniors (65 +), Juniors (13-17), Military with ID are $20.00. KIDS 12 and UNDER are FREE. As always, FREE PARKIING.

LODGING and CAMPING

The Oxford Suites in Chico is now your home away from home for race fans visiting the Silver Dollar Speedway. The Oxford Suites are located just two miles from the racetrack and is surrounded by plenty of places to eat and shop while in Chico. Reservations can be made online using promo code: SPEEDWAY at www.oxfordsuiteschico.com or by calling the Hotel directly at 530-899-9090.

First come, first serve for camping this weekend. We are using the pit road area by the pit gate entrance. No camping inside is allowed. A member from SLC Promotions will come by your motorhome to receive payment. The cost is $50 per night. Please do not stop by the fairground’s office.

 

 

JEFF DYER GETS HIS FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR AT THE SANTA MARIA SPEEDWAY

(Yucca Valley, CA, June 27, 2024) Jeff Dyer finally shook the giant gorilla off his back and won his first main event of the season by dominating last Saturday night’s California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event at the Santa Maria Speedway. Dyer’s 17-year-old son Seth ended up 12th in the same main event after being knocked out by a broken injector wire. In the companion Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Doug Fort Memorial 30-lap main event, California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff got beaten around like a pinata but still came home 14th.

Sporting new Power Performance Protection Engines, things started out well enough for the Dyer Motorsports duo in qualifying with the CLS. Jeff was the second quickest of the fourteen cars on hand at 14.314. Seth’s best time was 14.782. That ended up being the sixth fastest of the night.

On Saturday, Seth was the first member of the Yucca Valley, California-based team to contest a race at the 60-year-old track. The teen started on the front and finished third in the first heat. Moments later, the patriarch of the family, Jeff, took to the track. He started on the outside of the front row and advanced forward to finish second.

Jeff, who has a Santa Maria winner’s trophy from 2019 sitting on his mantle, started on the outside of the front row and stormed into the lead at the start of the main event. Even at that early point in the race, it was evident that he was far faster than all the other cars as he quickly pulled away from the competition. Seth, who came into the night 4th in the championship point standings, was coming from the inside of the second row in the 25-lapper. The talented teen ran in the top five the whole time he was on the track. However, that time ended 17 laps before the checkered flag ended the race. That is when the injector wire broke and saddled in with a frustrating 12th-place finish.

Out front, Jeff’s only worries came in the form of two yellow flags during the race. However, those worries turned out to be minor because the two times the green flag came back out, he simply motored away from the pack. At the end of the 25th and final lap, he had a full straightaway advantage over his closest pursuer.

“We have had our struggles this year,” the happy CHP officer told the large enthusiastic crowd after his win. “We have been super-fast. It is the first year we have had where we keep blowing engines. We haven’t changed anything. It held together tonight. The track was technical and heavy. I have always had a little trouble freeing my cars up to run the top. They do not really run too good in the heavy stuff. It was kind of slick down below and that is what it stayed at. When you are leading, you never move from what you are doing until they try to pass you. I knew that if I was fast enough they were going to have to wind them up.”

Dyer’s performance in the Cal Sun Racing/Dyer Motorsports #39 in the USAC/CRA portion of the program, got off to a good start when he qualified 10th fastest in the 26-car field. A fourth-place finish in his 10-lap heat race gave him one of the five direct transfers to the main event. The veteran started the main in the 10th spot. With the car working as well, a top-10 finish was certainly in the offing for the night. Unfortunately, he got clobbered. The incident cracked the housing on his rear end, bent a shock, flattened the left rear tire, and bent the steering wheel (another car’s tire entered the cockpit and tagged the steering wheel). Despite the damage, his crew got the car back on the track for the restart, and he finished the race in 14th place.

Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

Seth will return to action with his dad when the California Lightning Sprint Cars return to the Santa Maria Speedway on July 27th for round #2 of the CLS/BCRA Civil War Series.

In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

 

 

EDDIE TAFOYA JR. RETURNS TO ACTION SATURDAY WITH THE USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS AT PERRIS

(Chino, CA, July 11, 2024) After a two-week break in his busy racing schedule, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will be back in the gorgeous, family-owned #51T for this weekend’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris Auto Speedway. The track’s 2018 Young Gun Sprint Car Series champion will enter the battleground eighth in USAC/CRA points.

The Chino Hills, California resident, who turned 27 on Wednesday, comes into Saturday’s Perris race after a busy month of June that saw him compete seven times. Four of the races were in his native California, and three were in Indiana, a hotbed of open-wheel racing. One other race that he was in the “Hoosier State” for was rained out.

The likable driver's best June result came in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging main event at the Santa Maria Speedway on June 15th when he placed second. That event was sandwiched in between USAC/CRA races at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8th and Perris on the 22nd. He placed fourth at Kern and came from the back to finish eighth at Perris.

Earlier in the month of June, Tafoya finished 23rd when something broke in his steering while leading the field into turn one at the USCS race at Ventura on the 1st. He then jetted to Indiana and finished eighth in the A main at the Lawrenceburg Speedway on the fifth and 12th at the Lincoln Park Speedway 24 hours later. He wrapped up his Indiana journey with a sixth-place finish in the B main at Bloomington on the seventh before flying back to California for the Kern race 24 hours later.

Unlike June, when Tafoya originally had eight race dates on his schedule, there are only two scheduled thus far in July. The first is this Saturday’s USAC/CRA affair at Perris. He will follow that up when the USCS returns to Ventura on the 20th.

If you are coming to Saturday’s race, be sure to stop by Eddie’s pit and wish him a belated Happy Birthday.

Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. at Perris on Saturday, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main

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

May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

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

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

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

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

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

 

 

OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN ANNOUNCES THIRD LOCATION
Davey Hamilton Jr. has announced there will be an addition to his Open Wheel Showdown events. In addition to the 2024 Las Vegas and Irwindale events, the Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown will race at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida on February 27th - March 1, 2025.
This stop on the Open Wheel Showdown tour will feature only winged pavement sprint cars, and not national midgets and super modifieds like previous Open Wheel Showdown events. Hamilton also indicated the Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown is potentially the start of a traveling series of winged pavement sprint cars across the country in 2025.
“This is great for our sport,” Hamilton said. “JJ (Dutton) called me and told me his ideas, and it was all about putting the logistics together to bring our partners and staff in for this. This is not only good for Open Wheel Showdown, but it’s exciting to do it same weekend as the INDYCAR Series race at St. Petersburg, so we can have those guys come out and support what we’re doing. My goal is to see Open Wheel Showdown grow into a national tour in 2025 and this is a great kick off to it.”
Purse and event format will be announced soon. Plans include a Thursday practice night followed by two complete nights of racing. If a driver can win both nights, a bonus will be awarded and will also be announced soon.
Registration for the event will start after the 2024 finale of Open Wheel Showdown. The Las Vegas Open Wheel Showdown will be November 14-16, 2024, followed by Open Wheel Showdown Los Angeles on November 22-24, 2024 at Irwindale Speedway.
This Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown is a collaboration between JJ Dutton, Citrus County Speedway owner William Ray, and Davey Hamilton Jr.
“Citrus County Speedway could never be prouder to host the Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown,” explains William Ray. “We’ve come a long way in a short time. From a helmet walk during the Sandi DeCaire Classic 41, to the first Children’s Dream Fund 50 with the Southern Sprint Car Shootout.”
“Hopefully the awareness of the Children’s Dream Fund Organization has opened a lot of new doors for the less fortunate and families in need. The Children’s Dream Fund is an amazing organization and has helped many families. With JJ Dutton and Davey Hamilton Jr. at the wheel, you can only be successful.”
“To the drivers, teams, and fans, I want to say thank you for your participation in last year’s Children’s Dream Fund 50,” Dutton said. “We want to say thanks to Davey Hamilton, Jr. and Citrus County Speedway for working together to make the event possible in 2025.”
“This race is very dear to my heart. My daughter had been in a fight for her life the last three years. Through the tough times of her treatment, the Children’s Dream Fund reached out to me and my family and just wanted to help put a smile on Sadie‘s face to pick her up. They sent us to Las Vegas to meet Gordon Ramsay. If you think last year was big, I promise you: you haven’t seen nothing yet!”
Rules, race format, and officiating will all be done by Open Wheel Showdown. Tires will be available on site through Open Wheel Showdowns partner Hoosier Racing Tire. The event will be broadcast on Speed Sport.

 

SANDUSKY UP NEXT FOR MUST SEE RACING

July 11, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – After two failed attempts to get the Must See Racing event at Sandusky (Ohio) Speedway held, the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts will attempt to get the event off the ground Wednesday August 24.

Two previously scheduled MSR events were cancelled this spring due to saturated grounds. The area received record amounts of rain for the month of April. Now both the MSR National Series and the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series will join forces for a mid-week twin-bill of winged sprint car racing. This will be the first time the MSR National Series has competed at Sandusky Speedway for the first time since August 25, 2019.

The MSR Wednesday night event will kick off a busy weekend that will conclude Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 with the annual Hy-Miler Super Modified Nationals. ISMA-MSS Super Modifieds will roll into town to conclude one of the most iconic open wheel weekends in Northern Ohio.

The early expected entry list for this event is now over 20 cars and may be one of the strongest fields seen in a while. Eight states and Canada make up the expected entry list.

Current MSR champion Joe Liguori headlines a list of expected entrants that also includes former MSR champions Charlie Schultz, Jimmy McCune, and defending series champion Jason Blonde.

Seven-time USAC Silver Crown champion and three-time Little 500 champion Kody Swanson is expected to compete in his first winged pavement sprint car race since 2015.
Other drivers expected to compete include Adam Biltz, Jeff Bloom, Shane Butler, Tom Geren, Davey Hamilton Jr., Rick Holley, John Inman, Bobby Komisarski, Ryan Litt, Kevin Mingus, Tommy Nichols, Johnny Petrozelle, Dorman Snyder, Joe Speakman, and Macy Williams.

The expected list also includes Bobby Santos III who won the first two MSR events of the season including the $5,000 to win event at Lancaster, New York in June. Santos is also coming off a $10,000 victory this past Saturday night at Dacono, Colorado. He will be looking to add even more money to his bank account.

MSR officials also announced today that the Midwest Lights Series have been invited to participate in Friday night’s event along with the ISMA-MSS Super Modifieds. The Midwest Lights Series now competes two times in three days. It will be a busy three days for the Midwest Lights Series to say the least. A full field of Midwest Lights Series competitors is expected both days.
For more information on Must See Racing please visit http://www.mustseercing.com

 

 

PICKENS AND TULLBORO JOIN FORCES
THE Tullboro team is excited to announce that they have joined forces with one of the world’s top speedway drivers, Michael Pickens, for selected major 410 Sprintcars shows during the early stages of the 2024-25 season.
With the likes of current Australian 410 Sprintcar Champion Lachlan McHugh and recently crowned Queensland LS 360 Champion Ryan Farrell having recently steered Sprintcars for theCaboolture, Queensland-based Tullboro team, Brodie Tulloch, who is the team owner, is looking forward to having Pickens, from Auckland in New Zealand, step into the Qld # 74 Tullboro supportedSpike car.
“Michael’s resume of over 200 wins around the world in both Midgets and Sprintcars speaks for itself, and it’s really exciting to have a world calibre speedway driver join our team,” he expressed.
“The Tullboro team and Michael are joining together with one ambition, and that is to contend for nothing but wins, and I’m confident we have a strong package that is going to allow us to get the best out of Michael as a driver.”
Pickens, who has been a regular visitor over the past two decades to Australia competing mainly in Midgets and in recent years in Sprintcars, is equally excited about joining the Tullboro team.
“I’m excited about doing some more Sprintcar racing again in Australia, and I’d like to thank Brodie and the Tullboro team for the opportunity,” he enthused.
The early plans for the Tullboro team and Pickens duo are to contest two major events in the state of Queensland in the twin $10,000-to-win nights of the Harbour City Thunda at Gladstone Speedway on September 20 and 21 and the Thunder On The Downs at Toowoomba Speedway, which are another two $10,000 to win nights, the following weekend on September 27 and 28.Later in the year in November, the Tullboro team have put in an expression of interest with Pickens as their driver for the upcoming Sprintcars in the City at the pop-up NAPA Speedway track as part of the Adelaide 500 Supercars event.
The Tullboro team is currently working on securing a naming right’s corporate supporter for the duration of the events running with Pickens.
Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:
• Correct Automotive
• TLC -Territory Logistics Company
• P&J Transport
• Racing Fix Media
• DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland
• Coast Vending
• BHR Fabrications
• Wolf Contracting
• Goldstar Transport
• Horne Motorsport Repairs
To find out more about Tullboro and to follow their racing activities, LIKE them on Facebook by searching Tullboro Race Store - Motorsport Rental.

 

Hartlaub’s Breakout Performance: Five Top-Ten Finishes in PA Speedweek, 410 Rookie Earns Top-Five in Points
 

Selinsgrove, PA – July 10, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Consider these facts. Before the 2024 Pennsylvania Speedweek, Kody Hartlaub had fewer than 30 races under his belt in a winged 410 sprint car. Nearly a dozen of those were before this season and had been scattered randomly, providing no real consistent learning opportunity.

Hartlaub’s 410 starts had all been made at four different tracks. On just six occasions the New Berlin, PA driver raced a 410 sprint car on back-to-back nights and never more than that.

On June 29th, Hartlaub embarked on ten straight nights of racing known as Pennsylvania Speedweek. Oh and, did we mention he has a day job? It would be a grind like he had never faced before and it would include three tracks he had never raced before at any level.

A rookie can’t become a veteran in ten days but it is certainly possible for a rookie to learn a ton and take a giant step forward, assuming he or she is up to the task. It certainly appears Hartlaub was up to it.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 28, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 1
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 34 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 16th (9)

DATE: June 30, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 3
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group A Qualifying 1st, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 10th (6)

DATE: July 1, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 4
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 1st (2), A-main 3rd (1)

DATE: July 2, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 5
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 24 cars, Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 9th (9)

DATE: July 3, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 6
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 14th, Heat 8th (8), B-main 8th (11)

DATE: July 4, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 7
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (5)

DATE: July 5, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 8
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 32 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 14th (15)

DATE: July 6, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 9
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group A Qualifying 7th, Heat 7th (3), B-main 4th (1), A-main 20th (24)

DATE: July 7, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 10
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA
Stats: 23 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (1)

OPENING VOLLEY

The opening weekend of the 2024 edition of PA Speedweek was scheduled for the three tracks where Hartlaub had the most experience: Williams Grove, Lincoln, and BAPS Motor Speedways. That was a plus for the Littlestown, PA native.

On opening night, Hartlaub posted the 5th quickest time in Group B and a 2nd place finish in his heat race, providing himself with a starting spot inside the top ten. He slid backward a little but still posted a very respectable 16th-place finish.

Hartlaub noted before Speedweek that he was still learning the intense pace of a 410 feature and acknowledged how even the smallest mistake can cost a driver multiple positions. It was obvious as Speedweek unfolded that held true on a few occasions for him.

After Saturday night’s action was rained out at Lincoln Speedway, the series moved to BAPS Motor Speedway where Hartlaub grabbed everyone’s attention by ripping off the fastest lap of the night in qualifying. He kept the momentum up with a 3rd place finish in his heat race and a top-ten finish in the A-main.

Monday night at Lincoln Speedway, his home track, Hartlaub showed he had the experience he needed there to compete. He qualified 5th quick, won his heat race, and finished 3rd in the feature.

UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY

At this point in the week, Hartlaub was 6th in points and it appeared he would be a factor in PA Speedweek, but would the next phase of the series on unfamiliar turf tell a different story for the 410 rookie?

Hartlaub seemed to answer that question quickly Tuesday night at Grandview Speedway when he clocked in 6th quickest overall and claimed a runner-up finish in his heat race. He didn’t falter in the A-main either, bringing home a 9th-place finish. It might have been the night some folks, if they weren’t already, became believers.

Port Royal Speedway on Wednesday took a little wind out of Hartlaub’s sails. Although he had a few laps under his belt at ‘The Speed Palace’, they weren’t much to go on and they came in different cars. He qualified 14th in Group B and finished 8th in his heat, both low points of the week thus far.

The team corrected a left front shock issue after the heat race which made the car better for the B-main but it wasn’t enough and Hartlaub’s night ended in 8th place in the consolation race.

Thursday was a new day. Hartlaub shook off the disappointing night and rolled south to Hagerstown, MD for night seven of PA Speedweek. Again he faced a new track and again he impressed immediately.

Hartlaub qualified 4th quickest overall and took the win in his heat race over Anthony Macri who started alongside the Trone No.39 on the front row.

The qualifying efforts earned the 5th starting spot for Hartlaub in the 30-lap finale. Although he lost a few spots, an 8th-place finish was a great result under the circumstances.

The run also put Hartlaub in 5th in the PA Speedweek point standings with three races remaining.

BRING IT HOME

Back on more familiar turf Friday night a Williams Grove, Hartlaub turned in a respectable lap that put him 8th fastest in Group B. A 4th place finish in his heat race put him 15th in the starting lineup for the $20,000-to-win Mitch Smith Memorial.

Hartlaub dropped back as far as 17th in the early going but rebounded for a 14th-place finish.

The remaining two races at Port Royal and Selinsgrove Speedways would test Hartlaub to hang on to a top-five points position. As documented, Port Royal was the lone blemish on his week thus far and Selinsgrove would be another brand-new facility for him.

Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, Hartlaub showed improvement over his previous outing there by clicking off the 7th-best lap in Group A qualifying to earn the 3rd starting spot in his heat race. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned in that qualifying race and he slid backwards to a 7th place finish.

Hartlaub recovered by transferring to the feature through the B-main with a 4th-place finish. After starting 24th, he went the full 30 laps to record a 20th-place finish. It was a small victory for Hartlaub, who had never been able to get a full night under his belt at the Juniata County Fairgrounds oval.

By the time the series reached Sunday’s finale at Selinsgrove Speedway, there was probably no reason for anyone to be surprised when Hartlaub qualified 2nd quick overall in his first competitive laps ever on the track. There’s a chance there were raised eyebrows though when he backed it up by winning his heat race.

In the redraw, Hartlaub pulled the pole. He raced inside the top five until nearly the halfway mark, then slipped a couple of spots to wind up 8th in the final rundown. It was his 5th top-ten finish in nine Speedweek races and it was his 8th top-ten finish in his last twelve races in the Trone Outdoor No.39.

Hartlaub earned 5th in the final series points. He also earned a lot of respect and numerous fans in the process.

It’s going to be a fun second half of 2024 to watch and no one will be surprised when Hartlaub parks the No.39 in victory lane. The only question is when and where will it happen.

“Pennsylvania Speedweek was ten days of pure hard work and dedication to a sport we all love. I had the opportunity to race at three new tracks and keep learning this 410 thing. Overall I consider this a great week with 1 quick time, 3 heat race wins, and 5 top-ten feature finishes.”, Hartlaub commented.

“With this being my rookie 410 season there is always room for improvement but I am super proud to finish 5th overall in Speedweek points. I want to thank John Trone, Kevin Frey, Barry Jacobs, Kevin And Stacy Hartlaub, Pat Brewer, Audrey Hartlaub, Austin Funk, Justin Reece, Patrick McCole, Mike McDonald, Jimmy O’Brien, Jessica O’Brien, and everyone else who helped this entire week.”

“I also want to send a huge thank you to our partners who make this all possible: Trone Outdoor, J Fuels, Brewer Home Improvements, Moose Blocks, Bigham Appraisals, T&N Solutions and Griffith Plumbing Services. My partners have stuck with me through this transition and I greatly appreciate that.”

UP NEXT

Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will return to their regular weekly cadence this week, competing at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night July 12th and Lincoln Speedway Saturday night, July 13th.

SEASON STATS

29 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 19 top 15’s, 25 top 20

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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Kody Hartlaub and crew chief Kevin Frey discuss qualifying approach during PA Speedweek (Photo Credit: Addicted2Dirt PR)
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

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FLOWDYNAMICS SPRINT CAR TEAM RACING ON ITS HOME TURF, PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY, THIS SATURDAY

(Ontario, CA, July 10, 2024) The Flowdynamics Racing Team, consisting of Matt McCarthy and Logan Williams, gets back in action this Saturday, July 13th, when the West Coast’s premiere traditional sprint car series, the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, returns to famous Perris Auto Speedway. It will be race #10 of 23 on the 20-year-old association's schedule.

Williams, who lives in Yorba Linda, California, was in action last Saturday night when the series made its first stop at Santa Maria Speedway since August 6, 2022. The race was the third on the 60-year-old 1/3 mile banked clay oval since the middle of last month. A tough field of 26 cars and a large, enthusiastic crowd showed up for a night of exciting 410 sprint car racing.

Williams kicked off his night by recording the 11th fastest time in the talent-laden field with a lap of 14.061. That put him on the inside of the second row in his 10-lap heat race, where he was matched up against eight other drivers, including his two older siblings. The 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year flew into the lead on the back straight on lap three and went on to score his initial heat victory of the year by more than a full straightaway.

At the first USAC/CRA main event at Santa Maria in 703 days, Williams was coming from the 11th spot in his handsome #5W Flowdynamics sprint car. It was a technical “Cowboy Up” track that was capable of biting at any time. Williams kept his nose clean, stayed out of trouble, and came home in the eighth position.

The result saw Williams record his eighth top-ten finish in nine starts in 2024. In what has been his breakout season, he remains in fourth place in the championship standings, only eight points in arrears to his older brother Austin, who sits third. Additionally, entering Saturday’s race, he is only 45 markers out of first.

For McCarthy, who thus far has confined his racing to Perris this year, Saturday will be his sixth start of the season. He has been fast every night and has won heat races on three of the five appearances. However, he has been the victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time later in the shows. His best finish of 2024 came on April 27th when he started 14th and drove forward to finish sixth in the main event. While he is not concerned with points this season, he goes into Saturday’s race 18th in the standings.

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Matt McCarthy at Perris on June 22. Kenny Lonngren photo.

Williams is not the only one in the Flowdynamics team in contention for a championship. Car owners John and Tammy McCarthy are currently third in owner points. Like Williams, they are only 45 points out of first place.

Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366778 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday night. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

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

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

Matt McCarthy 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

Logan Williams 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7/9/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA 8th A Main

 

 

SCCT 360s primed to tackle Western Sprint Speedweek on July 15th-20th

By Gary Thomas

Cottage Grove, Oregon…For the first time in its history the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour readies for Western Sprint Speedweek this coming Monday through Saturday, showcasing six straight nights of racing at six different venues.

Everything kicks off at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Oregon this coming Monday July 15th. The popular quarter mile bullring launches the biggest week of racing yet for the SCCT 360s since debuting in 2017. Pit meeting on opening night will occur at 5pm, with cars on track at 5:45.

Tuesday July 16th then brings the Sprint Car Challenge Tour to Coos Bay Speedway, followed by the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon on Wednesday July 17th. Speedweek continues south after that, heading back into California for a night of racing at Yreka Speedway on Thursday July 18th.

A certain highlight of Speedweek takes place on Friday July 19th when SCCT invades Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico for the 11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial.

When 20-year-old Tyler Wolf lost his life at Calistoga Speedway in 2012 it was one of the darkest days in recent memory for the California racing scene. The Redding native had captured the Silver Dollar Speedway track title one year prior and was well liked throughout the pit area.

The event in his memory continues to be one of the special shows each season at Silver Dollar Speedway.

SCCT Western Sprint Speedweek all comes to a climax at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway on Saturday July 20th.

The overall SCCT Speedweek champion will take home $3,000 as part of a $6,000 total point fund. The runner up nets $2,000, while third place will claim $1,000.

With the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus Award automatically added in during Speedweek, each main event will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win. The 24-car feature also dishes out a minimum of $400-to-start every night.

The most recent Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour event saw El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte pick up a thrilling victory in Antioch on June 15th. By doing so, the 17-year-old sits atop the SCCT standings going into Speedweek.

Hanford’s Michael Faccinto, Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Aromas’ Justin Sanders and Livermore’s Travis Labat round out the top-five through the first six events of the season.

Additional drivers looking to run the full SCCT Speedweek include Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield, Oregon racer Tyler Thompson, Arizona driver Corbin Rueschenberg, Fresno’s Mariah Ede, Roseville’s Colby Copeland, Wilton’s Ashlyn Rodriguez, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Windsor’s John Clarke and others.

Tickets and Details:

Cottage Grove Speedway is located at 2150 N Douglas Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1377/tickets/1381392

Directions from the South:

Take Exit 174

Turn Right at the Light

Turn Left at the next Light onto Gateway (you will see all of the fast-food restaurants)

Just past Victorico's turn right onto Oswald (it's a small street and easy to miss)

Immediately turn right onto Ostrander

Follow Ostrander until it makes a sweeping left turn then turn right and go under the overpass

Follow that road all the way in, it will turn to gravel and you will see the Speedway sign.

If you try to follow google maps it takes you to a railroad bridge to short for trailers to go under

For more information, visit www.cottagegrovespeedway.com

Coos Bay Speedway is located at 94320 Highway 42 in Coos Bay, OR 97420. More info can be found at http://www.coosbayspeedway.us/

Douglas County Dirt Track is located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex at 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1452/tickets/1384806 - More info can be found at www.douglascountydt.com

Yreka Speedway is located at 1712 Fairlane Rd in Yreka, California. More info can be found at https://yrekaspeedway.com/

Silver Dollar Speedway is located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, a half-mile west of SR 99 on Park Ave in Chico, California. For directions and a map visit http://www.silverdollarspeedway.com/fan-info/directions/

Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. Tickets can be purchased online via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-072024 - For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

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

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.

More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.

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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint-SCCT Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)

 

 

410 DOUBLE FEATURES
This Saturday at Skagit Speedway

By Erik List
Racing returns to Skagit Speedway this Saturday, July 13th, as we welcome back the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman Sprint Cars, and Northwest Focus Midgets.
This week sees the return of the 410s at Skagit Speedway, and this weekend, they will run not one but two features. The KarMart 410 Sprint Cars will make-up their race from June 29th, we lost that race due to weather. The make-up race will take place after the scheduled July 13th 410 A Feature. We will line the cars up in the order they were running on the track when the rain hit, only allowing cars that were on the track at that time to continue. We will then finish the remaining laps that were left.
Trey Starks leads the 410s points race with 819 total points. Starks has amassed three wins in eight features and five top fives. Second is Jason Solwold, who has 765 points, four top fives, and six top 10s in eight features. Colby Thornhill sits third with 755 points, one win, three top fives, and seven top tens in eight features as well.
Joining the 410s for another exciting weekend are the Sportsman Sprint Cars. They last hit the track on June 29th but were part of the rainout. They did not run their feature event. Kai Dixon, Levi Hillier, and Jayden Whitney won the heat races—that was as far as they got. Dixon leads with points over Alden Ostrom and Whitney. This year, Dixon, Whitney, Ostrom, Hillier, and Starks are the only five winners through five features.
After being part of the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, the Northwest Focus Midgets are coming back to Skagit Speedway. Jared Peterson cleaned house during Dirt Cup by winning his preliminary night then leading all 25 laps during the A-Main on the final night. Through four features at Skagit Speedway, Peterson has won two, and Alex Peck, Shane Smith, and Hannah Lindquist have won one. Peck leads the points with 313 points, second is Peterson (301 points) and third is Tyler Luce (293 points).
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you
don’t miss anything! We couldn’t be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see
you there!
Pits Open: 1:00 pm
Will Call opens at 3:00 pm
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow
Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com

 

 

SCCT SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR JULY 18

Marysville, CA…Sprint Car Challenge Tour officials have announced an update to the SCCT Western Sprint Speedweek schedule.

Due to fires in the area, Yreka Speedway has been forced to cancel their scheduled Thursday July 18th Speedweek stop. The track is still able to hold this weekend’s Sport Mod event however, once that is completed, a full fire camp will move in, making it unable to operate the dirt track.

Thanks to Promoter Dennis Gage the Thursday July 18th date will now be held at Marysville Raceway. It marks the second appearance of the season at the track for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Pit gate will open at 2pm, with front gate opening at 5.

“Yreka Speedway was looking forward to hosting the Sprint Car Challenge Tour for Speedweek, but due to the fires up there it just won’t be possible,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “I want to send a big thank you to Dennis Gage for being kind enough to let us run Marysville Raceway in its place and keep Speedweek in its original format with six races at six different tracks.”

The overall SCCT Speedweek champion will continue to take home $3,000 as part of a $6,000 total point fund. The runner up nets $2,000, while third place will claim $1,000. Everything kicks off on Monday July 15th at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

With the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus Award automatically added in during Speedweek, each main event will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win. The 24-car feature also dishes out a minimum of $400-to-start every night.

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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint-SCCT Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Marysville Raceway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)

 

 

Clinton County Speedway Announces 2024 Limited Edition Beer Can

Mill Hall, PA – The Clinton County Speedway has partnered again with local brewer, Lee Powers and his Floating Feathers Brewing Company of Mill Hall to produce its own beer.

“For the second year, we are releasing a beer that features the winner of our annual 410 Sprint Car race, the Phil Walter Classic, which is coming up in August,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Dale Blaney of Hartford, OH won last year’s racing event, so he has earned his place on our beer can.”

The beer is a 16-ounce pilsner. The can features a checkered flag background with the Clinton County Speedway and Floating Feathers Brewing Company logos as well as a picture of Blaney’s #32 410 Sprint Car.

“Working with Lee and his staff, we came up with the idea of a special beer for our largest race of the season,” says McCahan. “Last year we featured Billy Dietrich of Aspers, PA who won our race in 2022 and it was a huge hit with our fans and sold out quickly.”

Floating Feathers Brewing Company is producing 750 cans for this year’s event. Fans can pre-order the beer at https://forms.office.com/r/rvvt3JXpfE. The link is also available on the speedway’s Facebook page. Fans who pre-order the beer will be able to pick it up at the Floating Feather’s beer truck during the Phil Walter Classic on Saturday, August 10th. Cans of the limited edition beer are being sold as a single can or in a four pack.

“We are very excited at Floating Feathers to provide locally made beers and ciders with local ingredients for our local speedway,” says Lee Powers, “Giving back proceeds of every beer to improve our local track is important to us. Come out and enjoy the fast-paced action of the Phil Walter Classic with a Floating Feathers brewski.”

The 410 sprint cars are featured at the speedway twice this season. The first 410 Sprint Car show is on Friday, July 19th paying $4,000 to win. The Phil Walter Classic for the 410 Sprint cars is on Saturday, August 10th, paying $6,300 to win.

The Clinton County Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay oval located in central Pennsylvania offering weekly short track racing. For more information and a complete list of events, visit the speedway’s website at clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow them on Facebook.

Floating Feathers Brewing Company is a local family owned and operated brewery that prides itself on making the best quality beers, ciders, hard lemonades, seltzers and sodas with as many local ingredients as possible. More information about the brewery can be found on its website at floatingfeathersbrewco.com

 

 

Penn Ohio Pro Stocks Invade Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA July 10, 2024): This Sunday, July 14, the spotlight will shine on the Pro Stock division at the Tri City Raceway Park. The region’s top runners will be on hand, as the event will be part of the Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series. Of course, the track’s regulars will be there representing the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks.

“The Pro Stock class has long been part of the tradition at Tri City Raceway Park, and we are proud to have this battle among the best in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio at our track,” said the new owner Josh Shiffer.

“And, last week’s feature was a great example of the competitiveness that the Pro Stocks bring,” he added. Rod Laskey scored his first win of the season by holding off a strong challenge from Jackson Humanic, who was subbing for Josh Seippel. Seippel will be back from vacation in time for the invasion of the Penn Ohio series, in which he also competes. And, we know that Humanic will be hungry for a win after his strong finish last week.

Another track regular expected to be on hand will be Bobby Whitling. The “Seneca Slider” missed the last race due to a fuel pump failure detected at his garage. Tim Bish, a multi-time winner at Tri City this season, may return as well. He has been sidelined by an engine failure.

There will be plenty other talented drivers also carrying the Tri City flag, too. Pat Fielding, Doug Iorio, II, Russ Coyne, Jason Kimmy, Aaron Smith, Andrew Hammond, Jake Whitling, Charlie McMillen, Matt Bernard, and Hunter Exley are some whose names will be familiar to the Tri City fans.

The invaders will include Chris Schneider, who has already been a winner at Tri City this year. Tyler Dietz, Joey Zambotti, Chase Lambert, Brandon Connor, Jason Fosnaught, Brett Hutira, and Tommy Dembowski are among the Penn Ohio Series regulars who are expected as well.

This will be a unique opportunity for the Pro Stock fans to see many of the top stars on the track together, as the Sunday race date eliminates schedule conflicts for so many of the competitors.

But, there will be three other classes in action also. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will be on the card, along with the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprints. And, the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be back after their brief hiatus.

On Sunday evening, Matt Farnham and Michael Bauer provided a last lap thrill in the 410 Sprint Car ranks, while A.J. Flick was closing in on them both! John Mollick picked up his second win of the season with young Blaze Myers right behind him in the Rush Sprinters.

While many of his competitors were enjoying the week off from racing, 358 Modified point leader Chad Reitz was at Tri City helping his friend, Bob Felmlee. Felmlee is the points leader in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprints. Reitz will be ready with his Ford powered Modified, the only Blue Oval among the Bowtie Brigade. Eric Gabany will probably be at the controls of Steve Slater’s car once again, as medical issues have kept Slater out of the seat for the last couple of weeks. Hayden and Jimmy Holden, Kyle Fink, Lenny Liebold, III, Makayla Shannon, Frank Guidace, Eric Beggs, Troy McGregor, and many others will be looking for their first wins this season.

Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this exciting event. That means adult admission will be $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 through 16), and military will be $13, all with proper identification. The children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free, as usual at Tri City. The Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of those required for the infants (ages 2 and under). The youngsters will be pitside for just $15.

The pit gates will be open at 2 p.m. and the spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will begin at 6 p.m. There will be practice for the Pro Stocks before the racing begins in earnest.

If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park this week, consider the weekend doubleheader coming up on July 20 and 21. Saturday will feature a Demolition Derby and an Enduro. Next will be a Sunday Thunder program, along with Bike races for the children. Helmets will be required for all riders. Also, mark your racing calendars for the return of the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series on July 28.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the courseof the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award. Currently leading in that category is Tim Bish.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators), Shaw Industries (machine shop), Welding Technologies, Froggie Radio, and Hards Welding.

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Petaluma Speedway visit nets another top-5 for Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing

By Gary Thomas

Petaluma, CA…The consistent stretch over the last month continued for Justyn Cox this past Saturday night, as he guided the Bates-Hamilton Racing entry to another top-five finish in NARC 410 competition at Petaluma Speedway.

Cox opened the evening by timing in 14th overall aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.

A fifth-place result in his heat race then placed the 30-year-old driver on the outside of row seven in the main event. He was able to avoid a pileup on the opening lap, before settling into seventh once the race got underway.

The challenging surface made passing opportunities limited, but Cox made the move to take over sixth on lap 11 and then navigated his way into the top-five on lap 23. He would go on to cross under the checkered flag in fifth at the conclusion of the contest.

“At Petaluma we rebounded from a tough start to the night and snuck into the top-5 at the end of the main event,” Cox said. “Going forward is always good, especially on that tricky surface.”

Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing now gear up for one of the biggest nights of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season, with the Howard Kaeding Classic up next at Ocean Speedway on Saturday July 13th.

“Hopefully the HK Classic goes smoother for us this season,” he commented. “We had a decent night going last year, before an opening lap flip from a half-spun car that ruined our race.”

Going into this weekend Cox continues to maintain third in the NARC standings and hopes for a good outing at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.

“I enjoy the cool weather and track shape of Watsonville so I hope we can put together a solid night. HK is a legend of our sport, and it’s always cool to race in his honor. I’d love to sign that trophy at the end of the night.”

Prior to the races on Saturday the annual HK Classic Luncheon will take place at the track, which benefits the Northern Auto Racing Club Benevolent Fund. Fans, racers and crew are encouraged to attend.

𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Petaluma Speedway Quick Recap-

Saturday July 6: Qualified (14th), Heat Race (5th), A-main (5th)

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Saturday July 13: Ocean Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (14th annual Howard Kaeding Classic)

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Custom Pipe and Fabrication

Since 1972 Custom Pipe & Fabrication has offered the highest quality products, materials, and services for the water industry. Their products are utilized in production, treatment, and transfer of water.

Custom Pipe & Fabrication is focused on the three things which they believe will lead to a successful organization. They are safety, quality, and production.

To learn more about the company simply visit https://custompipe.com/

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

Make sure to also follow our Instagram page @bhr_42x

 

 

Alex Pokorski keeps it steady in MSA Eagle River Speedway return

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 9, 2024 – While the 2024 racing season has been far from predictable from a weather angle, Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team have been pillars of consistency in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition with the latest example of which coming via a solid sixth-place showing in the 25-lap main event at Eagle River Speedway in Eagle River, Wis. on Saturday, July 6.

The seventh overall MSA event and fifth complete race night of the 2024 season drew a field of 21 Sprint Cars for the second-ever Winged Sprint Car race ever held at the unique third-mile D-shaped clay oval.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor opened the night by qualifying third overall in the 21-car field with a lap of 13.875 seconds.

The West Bend, Wis. driver then lined up fourth in an eight-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car before moving past Clayton Rossmann and Bill Taylor to slip into the runner-up spot, where he ended the race.

After rolling off from the sixth starting position in the 25-lap main event, the 2023 PDTR and MSA Most Improved Driver Award winner dueled with a handful of his fellow competitors, including Clayton Rossmann, Justin Erickson and T.J. Haddy, for positions in and around the top-five throughout the race.

Following a spirited battle with Erickson in the closing laps, Pokorski pulled off a well-executed pass in turn four of the final lap to secure his fourth top-10 showing of the 2024 MSA campaign with a sixth-place finish in a race won by Ben Schmidt.

“We have been starting nights out really well,” Pokorski said. “We just need a bit more speed come feature time. It was fun to race side-by-side with guys in the feature, even though we didn't go anywhere. The Eagle River track is very nice. I wish it were closer to home so that we could race there more frequently.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team will return to action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.

In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Professional Plating

Located at 705 Northway Drive in Brillion, Wis., Professional Plating Inc. was established in 1979 when Bob and Pat Endries, founders of Endries International, were looking for a dependable source of plating for the fasteners supplied to their customers. In May 1979, the zinc plating operation began with the barrel line being Professional Plating's sole production area. In June 1983, the company expanded its zinc plating capabilities with the purchase of a Cyclemaster rack line.

Over the past 45 years, Professional Plating has grown into one of the largest electroplaters in the Midwest, in addition to a large powder coating operation and an electrocoat facility.

Today, Professional Plating offers a wide range of services, including coating and plating, quality systems, trucking, shipping and packaging.

In addition, Professional Plating has been a five-time Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Award winner for both plating and powder coating, taking home the prestigious award each year that it has been offered.

For more information on the top-of-the-line services Professional Plating has to offer, call 920-756-2153, email larry.dietz@proplating.com or visit https://www.proplating.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 7 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 7 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4 Heat Race Victories – 1 Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 410 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2 Interstate Racing Association Events – 2 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0 Dash Appearances – 0 Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 360 Sprint Car 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1 Heat Race Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

THUNDER ON THE GRAND TO GENERATE THRILLING SPRINT CAR TURF WAR

Racers competing from far and wide Thursday and Friday at Ohsweken Speedway

Article Credit: Adam Ross

July 9, 2024, OHSWEKEN, ON – The best sprint car racers in North America converge at Ohsweken Speedway for Thunder on the Grand this Thursday and Friday night. Racers representing multiple sanctioning bodies and territories roll into Six Nations with $15,000 up for grabs.

“We haven’t seen this level of interest internationally since before the pandemic,” said Speedway General Manager Clinton Geofrey. “Some of the biggest names in our sport are headed our way, and our fans are the real winners.”

A typical Ohsweken Speedway sprint car race features competitors from Ontario, Six Nations, and maybe one or two from New York. With big money on the line this week drivers are expected from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Quebec to challenge the already-tough contingent of speedway regulars.

“Our regular racers can compete with anyone,” said Geoffrey. “Some of our invaders haven’t been here for five years or more. They will be surprised at how competitive our field has become.”

Scotland, Ontario’s, Dylan Westbrook has a bullseye squarely on his back. The winningest driver in speedway history is nearly undefeated in 2024 winning every main event except one at the lightning fast 1/3 mile oval. Last year’s dominator Mike Bowman of St. Catharines, Ontario, hopes slick track conditions will sway the advantage in his direction for two nights of action.

The Turner brothers Cory and Ryan have victory in mind with two nights of opportunity. The Tilsonburg and Dunnville residents respectively always show up prepared to battle for victory.

With upwards of 20 drivers expected from Ontario the other regions are equally well represented with talent.

Six Nations racers Glenn Styres and Aaron Turkey hope to keep the hardware close to home this week, and regardless of how many racers come from Quebec there’s one in particular who strikes fear into the competition.

Jordan Poirier has more wins in Ontario over the last five years than just about anybody, and he is entered for competition both Thursday and Friday.

More nostalgic Ohsweken Speedway fans will be quite familiar with names coming from the west. Michigan sprint car veterans Dustin Daggett and Gregg Dalman have past success at the Big O. They’ll be joined by Brad Lamberson, Eli Lakin and Ryan Ruhl. Ohio is home to the ultra competitive Max Stambaugh, and Phil Gressman, Kelsey Ivy and Canadian transplant Ryan Coniam will all venture around Lake Erie from the Buckeye State to chase racing glory.

The last batch of traveling racers represent the Empire Super Sprints from New York State. One of the longest tenured sprint car racing organizations in North America features talent like Jason Barney, Davie Franek, Matt Tanner, Jordan Thomas, Danny Varin, Billy VanInwegen and more.

Just qualifying for these events will be difficult, and all of the action starts at 7:30 pm both Thursday, July 11th, and Friday, July 12th. Be sure to come out early and enjoy some of the entertainment planned for both days.

For information on camping packages, or for ticket information visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com.

 

 

Leaf Racewear Partners with Choozr.ai to Launch Revolutionary Digital Body Measuring App for Custom Race Suits

London, ON, July 8, 2024 — Leaf Racewear, a leading innovator in high-performance auto racing suits, is excited to announce its partnership with Choozr.ai to introduce a groundbreaking new body measuring app. This state-of-the-art digital solution is designed to provide accurate customer measurements quickly and privately, ensuring perfect fits for Leaf Racewear's custom race suits.

The Choozr.ai app leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver measurements with an impressive accuracy rate. By integrating this app, Leaf Racewear can now offer an enhanced, streamlined process for creating bespoke race suits that meet the exact specifications of each customer.

Key Features of the Choozr.ai Body Measuring App:
• Precision Accuracy: Measurements delivered with an impressive accuracy rate, helping to ensure perfectly tailored custom race suits.
• User Privacy: Customers can measure themselves in the comfort and privacy of their own homes, with their data securely transmitted to Leaf Racewear.
• Speed and Convenience: The app simplifies the measurement process, allowing tailors to receive detailed body measurements in minutes, streamlining the entire tailoring experience.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed with both customers and tailors in mind, the app features an intuitive interface that makes taking and submitting measurements easy and straightforward.

"We are thrilled to partner with Choozr.ai to bring this innovative app to our customers," said Colin Grandy, CEO of Leaf Racewear. "Our goal is to provide our customers with a reliable, accurate, and private method of obtaining their measurements. This app will not only enhance the quality of our custom race suits but also revolutionize the way we interact with our customers."

Racers and crew members will benefit from the seamless integration of this technology into the custom race suit process. With the Choozr.ai body measuring app, Leaf Racewear is set to redefine the future of bespoke race suit tailoring.

About Leaf Racewear: Leaf Racewear is a premier provider of high-performance race suits, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship, Leaf Racewear continues to set the standard in the industry.

About Choozr.ai: Choozr.ai is a leading developer of digital measurement solutions, dedicated to creating innovative tools that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the tailoring industry. By
combining advanced technology with user-centric design, Choozr.ai aims to transform the way measurements are taken and utilized.

For more information about the new body measuring app or to schedule a demonstration, please contact:
Colin Grandy
CEO
Leaf Racewear
Phone: 800-731-7735
Email: colin@leafracewear.com
Website: www.leafracewear.com

 

 

Kings Meats Burger Night on Deck at Placerville Speedway Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…Action returns to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based quarter mile this Saturday, as Placerville Speedway showcases a loaded program on Burger Night presented by Kings Meats.

This Saturday July 13th all Burgers will be ½ price at the Speedway Café! It also continues free parking in July thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association.

Russell Motorsports Inc. presents a four-division “Thunder in the Foothills” championship program that will include the Thompson’s Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints, Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks.

An ultra close fight for the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged Sprint Car title is developing, with the top-three drivers separated by just 12-points.

Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires leads the way, as he looks to join his father as a Placerville Speedway champion. His dad Greg Decaires IV captured the track title four times in his illustrious career, while “G5” sits 11-markers up on June 29th winner Shane Hopkins going into Kings Meats Burger Night.

Nine-time Placerville champ Andy Forsberg is fresh off his third win of the season and heads into Saturday 12-digits back of Decaires. Modesto’s Tony Gomes and rookie Austin Wood of Sacramento round out the top-five in the standings.

The Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks also have a tremendous championship race taking place with Oakley’s Nick Baldwin leading Diamond Springs’ Kevin Jinkerson by five slim points. Both drivers have tallied three wins, along with top-five efforts each night.

Jinkerson has finished second to Baldwin in the standings four years in a row and will be looking to change that as the season winds down. Placerville’s Tyler Lightfoot, Orangevale’s Tommy Sturgeon and Cameron Park’s Jason Ramos complete the top-five in points.

Multi-time Mountain Democrat Mini Truck champion Mike Miller of Placerville leads the way into Saturday. Miller has captured three of the four events held and goes into the night 24-marker up on Howard Miller of Minden, Nevada.

The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Cars are always an exciting addition to the program and make their only Placerville Speedway stop of the season on Saturday. Oakley’s Jacob Tuttle sits atop the standings over Shawn Arriaga, Josh Young, DJ Johnson and Jimmy Christian. Young captured victory with the High Sierra Wingless Sprints at the track last month.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday July 13th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders.

Adult tickets cost $20, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-071324

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday July 13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints | Burger Night presented by Kings Meats

Saturday July 20: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | SCCT-Western Sprint Speedweek Finale
Saturday July 27: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | Carnett Clash

 

 

Brown in the hunt at Knoxville until flat; Knoxville, Eldora on horizon

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 9, 2024) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing were well on their way to a Knoxville Raceway podium finish on Saturday, July 6, that until contact with the outside retaining wall - with just a handful of laps recorded - halted the Missouri native’s momentum.

Brown was battling for third when the accidental contact occurred; he started sixth and was ultimately scored 17th.

“That was my fault, not the wall’s fault…I shouldn’t have put myself in that position,” Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, said. “It was a solid night up until that point, qualifying fourth to get the evening rolling, and we even had a great car in the heat. I honestly thought we had a car that could contend for a win. Got from sixth to third in the first lap or so. Got settled in there and that’s when I got myself a little too high and made contact with the backstretch wall.

“I really like how we are at Knoxville as a team,” Brown continued. “Our qualifying, heat race and feature packages are all solid and that should pay off in August. We’re looking forward to another great night at Knoxville before we head to Ohio for the Kings Royal.”

As mentioned, Brian Brown, a recent winner at the Sprint Car Capital of the World - the 66th of his career - will return to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13. The Higginsville, Missouri, native will then turn his attention to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track - Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio - for the coveted Kings Royal.

ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 6 Top-Tens: 15

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/ X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

 

 

Sean Becker Surges To NARC Win at Petaluma Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- The last few weeks Sean Becker has known the Bjork Motorsports car was getting stronger by the race, and knew a win was on the horizon. Flirting with wins one week ago, Becker was able to breakthrough in a big way as he scored his first win with the team during Saturday’s NARC event in Petaluma, CA which was also Don Bjork’s first NARC win as a car owner.

“I am so extremely happy to get this win, and to give Don Bjork (car owner) his first NARC win,’ Sean Becker said. “We had been knocking on the door the last few weeks, and it feels great to finally break through and seal the deal.”

With 21 cars on hand for Dave Lindt Memorial, Becker got his night underway by timing the Bjork Construction backed No. 7B in fastest in qualifications.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Becker finished fourth which was good enough to lock him into the Trophy Dash.

Drawing the four, Becker tallied a fourth place finish which put him in the second row of the 30-lap feature event.

Jumping into third when race came to life following a multi car pile up that slowed the start of the race, Becker settled in as he worked hard on the unusually slick Petaluma Speedway surface.

Into second, Becker hooked up in torrid battle for the race lead as the laps continued to click down as he chased after the $5200 top prize.

In the waning laps of the race, Becker was able to power to the lead as he officially took the top spot on lap 29. A yellow the next lap put Justin Sanders right on Becker’s rear bumper. Able to fend off the red hot driver, Becker went on to captures his first feature event win with Bjork Motorsports.

“The track was extremely slick, but it was also abrasive so hitting your marks and conserving tires was really tricky,” Becker explained. “Luckily Brad Bumgarner gave me a super fast car right out of the box and it kept us in a good position all night long.”

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BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-18, Wins-1, Top 5’s- 7, Top-10’s- 14

ON TAP: Becker and Bjork Motorsports will be back in action Saturday night at Ocean Speedway.

STAY CONNECTED: If you can’t be at the track, make sure to give Sean a follow on Instagram at @BeckerRacing23.

 

 

Reinhardt’s Pennsylvania Speedweek Cut Short
Bechtelsville, PA – July 9, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

The weather in Central Pennsylvania wasn’t the only thing that was too hot during PA Speedweek. Kyle Reinhardt battled engine overheating issues two nights in a row before cutting his week short to avoid hurting the engine.

Prior to the unfortunate issues, Reinhardt was headed for a career-best Speedweek points finish.

Entering the second half of the ten-race series, Reinhardt sat 6th in the point standings.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: July 2, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 6
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 9th, Heat 5th (5), A-main 15th (18)

DATE: July 2, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 7
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
Stats: 31 cars, Qualifying 18th, Heat 5th (6), A-main 15th (15)

DATE: July 2, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 8
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 32 cars, Group A Qualifying 9th, Heat 7th (5), B-main DNS/11th (6)

TOO HOT

Wednesday night at Port Royal Speedway, a place that has been challenging in recent years, Reinhardt’s qualifying lap ranked him 9th in Group B and put him 5th on the starting grid for his heat race. With the top five transferring to the A-main, it put the New Oxford, PA driver in good position to make the show.

Reinhardt got the job done, finishing 5th and transferring to the feature. He went on to move forward a few spots and finish 15th in the 30-lap finale.

The following night the series visited Hagerstown Speedway, a track Reinhardt said he looks forward to racing each year when the sprint cars make their lone annual visit.

Reinhardt qualified 18th at the Maryland half-mile and logged another heat race finish of 5th to transfer to the A-main once again.

Despite managing an engine that was running hot during Thursday’s show, Reinhardt made it through the 30-lap feature to record a 15th-place finish.

Friday night Speedweek action returned to Williams Grove Speedway where Reinhardt had logged a top ten finish a week earlier in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.

His qualifying result was on par with the week before but he battled an overheating engine again in his heat race, slipping back two spots to a 7th place finish.

Reinhardt was forced to make the tough call to end his week before the B-main took to the track.

“Hate to have to pull the plug on our week but I just can’t afford to hurt this engine and my other engine is currently getting freshened. I want to thank David, Mike, Kent, and Chris for all their hard work and efforts this week.”, Reinhardt said.

“I think we made better improvements with the car but I think we were being held back with engine issues during the week. Definitely disappointing to end early after such a grueling effort all week long.“
UP NEXT

Reinhardt had already planned to take a break in his schedule after Speedweek. That break now becomes a must while he gets his engines back in race-ready condition before the World of Outlaws’ summer swing through Central Pennsylvania.

The Neptune City, NJ native plans to complete with the Outlaws at BAPS Motor Speedway on July 24th and Williams Grove Speedway on July 26th and 27th.
SEASON STATS

23 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 15 top 15’s, 18 top 20

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
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ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT

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

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

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Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

 

 

Jackson Motorplex Starting Season Friday During Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout Presented by C & B Operations

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 8, 2024) - The much-anticipated Jackson Motorplex season opener arrives this week.

The scheduled opener rained out in late May, forcing all to wait a few extra weeks to visit the electric track that showcases the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations this Friday.

The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will duke it out for the $3,000 top prize with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing main event paying $1,000 to win.

Mark Dobmeier currently leads Tim Estenson in the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings.

The Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing division is involved in five nights at Jackson Motorplex this season. The overall champion will earn a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Heser Auto & Detailing.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps slated for 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Race tickets are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

Friday for the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Estenson Ties Career-Best Result at Huset's Speedway With Fifth-Place Outing

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Tim Estenson highlighted a three-race weekend by tying his career-best result at Huset's Speedway on Sunday.

Estenson finished fifth at the high-banked track to remain third in the championship standings.

"I think it was really good," he said. "Consistency has been key for us at Huset's. I'd say it was one of my best nights there this year."

Estenson qualified eighth quickest in his group and he won a heat race. He ranked ninth in overall points to start the main event on the inside of the fifth row. Estenson gained a couple of positions during the race before pouncing during a green-white-checkered finish to climb into the top five.

"We qualified pretty decent and got a good starting spot in the heat race and capitalized on that," he said. "Jack (Dover) had the car pretty dialed in. I felt good and we were able to move forward throughout the race."

Estenson also raced with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints on Friday and Saturday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., where he placed 14 th both nights.

"Both nights were really similar," he said. "We started out the night good, but I stepped on it in the feature both nights on a track that I've never really been good at. I just made too many mistakes. But we took what we could and went to somewhere familiar and capitalized on a good result on Sunday."

Estenson will return to Huset's Speedway this Sunday.

"I think it's a really good confidence booster," he said of his most recent race at the track. "We're qualifying somewhat decent and getting better. We're moving forward in most of them and our average finish is somewhere around seventh. We'll just keep working at it and stay positive and hopefully continue with consistent results that will lead to some podiums and a win."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 5 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 14 (3).

July 6 - Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 14 (7).

July 7 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 5 (9).

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 2 wins, 4 top fives, 9 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing

Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .

"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."

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

 

 

Mallett Back in Own Sprint Car This Saturday at Greenville Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (July 8, 2024) - Jordon Mallett returns to his No. 14 sprint car this Saturday after spending a little more than a month as a fill-in driver for Brandon Anderson Motorsports.

Mallett's first race back in his race car is an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints show at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss.

"I'm super grateful to have been in the No. 55b and am excited to be back in my car," he said. "I'm grateful for my partners and sponsors who have pushed me and been gracious to allow me to drive another car. I'm looking forward to using some of the experiences and things I've learned to better our program."

Greenville Speedway has been a strong track for Mallett, who has earned feature victories at the dirt oval in 2018 and in 2021. He placed fourth during his most recent visit in May 2022. Mallett also produced top fives at the track in 2011 and in 2015. In fact, he has five top fives and six top 10s in his nine career races at Greenville Speedway.

"I'm looking forward to getting back to Greenville," he said. "It's a track we've had success at in the past.We've ran there several times and I think we've won a couple of shows. It's either really slick or rough and heavy. I feel we have a pretty good package for both of those situations."

Mallett enters the weekend having earned a top 10 during eight of his last nine races this season.

SEASON STATS -

12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events

Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .

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

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Andy Forsberg Picks Up Pair of Victories During 4th of July Week

PETERSEN MEDIA: A very busy 4th of July holiday saw Andy Forsberg and the Pacific Highway Rentals team take part in three different races and score two feature event wins as they took top honors at Marysville Raceway and Placerville Speedway.

“It was a good week for our team, despite my bonehead move on the 4th of July at Placerville Speedway,” Andy Forsberg said. “It was the triple digit nationals all three nights, so I really give it to my guys for working so hard despite the conditions being brutal.”

Forsberg kicked the busy week off on Wednesday night as he checked into Marysville Raceway. With the heat having an impact on the car count, Forsberg continued about his business and opened the night up with quick time honors in time trials.

Finishing third in the heat race, Forsberg locked into the redraw where he lined up on the front row of the 25-lap affair. When the race came to life, Forsberg got the jump over Justin Peck, and began to set a torrid pace as they worked around the bullring.

A couple of stoppages but Peck on Forsberg’s rear bumper, but in open track Forsberg was able to wire the field and score the feature event on back on July 3rd.

July 4th saw the team check into Placerville Speedway for the track’s annual Fireworks Spectacular points show.

Earning quick time honors in qualifications, a fourth-place finish in his heat race locked him into the feature event as well as into the redraw. Not having the best luck in the draw, the seven pill placed him in the fourth row.

Getting a great jump when the race came to life, Forsberg was up into third by the second lap as he chased after the lead duo of Dylan Bloomfield and Shane Golobic.

Briefly moving into second on a restart, Forsberg drifted back into third before a miscue on the 14th lap saw him get into the cushion too hard and upset his car to bring out the yellow. Restarting at the tail end of the field, Forsberg capped the night with an 18th place finish.

Saturday night again saw Forsberg and company check into Placerville Speedway as he looked for a bit of redemption, and the night did not get off to a great start for the team.

Fighting engine issues in hot laps, the team thrashed to make a fix before time trials, and with things still amiss, Forsberg made one lap and qualified eighth fastest.

Putting him on the front row of his heat race, the team continued to make changes under the hood before it was their time to hit the track.

Settling into second, a restart allowed Forsberg to power into the race lead and pick up the win.

With the engine much more lively, the team did a little tuning before the feature where Forsberg took the green flag from the third starting position.

As the race came to life, Bubba DeCaires jumped into the early lead as Forsberg settled into second and gave chase. Running second until the caution flew on the seventh lap, Forsberg used the restart to power into the race lead and being to drive away from the field.

Opening his lead up to over six seconds, a late yellow bunched the leader back up. Feeling some brief pressure from Shane Hopkins, Forsberg needed a lap to get going as he was able to pull away from the field and score his second win of the week.

“We cant event pinpoint what our issue was because we continued to change things, so we will have a little homework to do this week,” Forsberg said. “Big thanks to my guys for all of their help, and we are looking forward to a long week to recover before we get back to it on Saturday.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-22, Wins-4, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-12

ON TAP: Forsberg will be back in action on Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.

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

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

 

 

Hagar Posts Podium During USCS Series Show at Magnolia Motor Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - COLUMBUS, Miss. (July 8, 2024) - Derek Hagar earned his seventh podium result in his last eight races last Wednesday during a USCS Series event at Magnolia Motor Speedway.

Hagar finished where he started - second - in a heat race before he won the dash from the pole position.

"We really struggled all night to kind of get the speed we needed," he said. "The race track put new dirt on it so it holds moisture a lot longer than in years past. Once you get going it's hard to get by a car. We luckily made the dash and drew the No. 1 so that put us on the pole for the dash. The car felt great and we won that."

Hagar led the first few laps of the main event.

"Everything felt good the first four or five laps around the top," he said. "All of a sudden the bottom came in. I was way too tight to run down there. I tried to make the middle work and the top work, do what I could, but we ultimately finished third. I couldn't hold the bottom like they were. Every lap they kept pulling further and further from me until we got to traffic.

"Brady Baker passed me on an early restart on the bottom. I could tell I was getting more free up top. Once I moved down I had to slow up so much. It was burning the brakes off the car to keep it going. We made the bottom work for a couple of laps and almost got the lead back in traffic. I was running third and pulled up beside both of them, but a lapped car blocked me and right after that a caution came out. We never really got into thick traffic after that."

The third-place result was his ninth top five of the season.

Hagar plans to race either this Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints or Friday at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Ga., and Saturday at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., with the USCS Series.

"The weather looks good at both of them so it depends on what work is like this week," he said. "One is seven hours from the house and the other is three hours so we'll make a decision later this week."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 3 - Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss. - Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 3 (1).

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 6 wins, 9 top fives, 11 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints or Friday at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Ga., and Saturday at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nutrien Ag Solutions® is the retail division of Nutrien® Ltd., the world's largest crop inputs company. We provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. We help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. For more information, visit http://www.NutrienAgSolutions.com .

"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

4th of July Podium Highlights Two-Race Week for Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports

PETERSEN MEDIA- A two-race week to commemorate the 4th of July saw Tony Gomes charge to a 3rd place finish on the 4th before issues on the 6th relegated him toa DNF after charging into the Top-5 after being collected in a lap one issue.

“The 4th got off to a bit of a slow start, but in the feature I knew I had to get up on the wheel and go after starting pretty far back, and we had a fun race that ended with a third place finish,” Tony Gomes said. “The sixth we were in a good starting spot, but I got caught up in a lap one issue and had to go to the back. Able to get back up to fourth, another issue arose and with nowhere to go our night came to an unfortunate end."

Kicking the long weekend off on Thursday night, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in 14th fastest and hand his work cut out for himself.

Finishing third in his heat race, Gomes lined up in the seventh row of the 25-lap feature event. With the track staying in good shape despite the high heat, Gomes was able to slice and dice his way through the field.

Working into the Top-5 just before the halfway point, Gomes continued to power his way forward. Working into third on the 14th lap, Gomes chased after Shane Golobic and Dylan Bloomfield who were out front.

When the Ron Stahl checkered flew, Gomes capped his night of with a run from 13th to 3rd.

Back at the track on Saturday night amidst blazing heat, Gomes’ night got off to a better start as he timed in sixth fastest in qualifying time trials before scoring a second-place finish in heat race competition.

Lining up eighth in the feature event, Gomes got off to another good start, however a multi car tangle with one lap in the books collected Gomes and relegated to him to the back of the pack.

Just as he did on Thursday, Gomes was a rocket from the rear of the field, and was back into the seventh spot by the seventh lap.

Gomes continued to work around the bullring and was up into the fourth spot on lap 16, and looking for more.

Unfortunately, the Modesto, CA runners’ night came to an end on the 18th lap as another multi car pile up collected him again in turns one and two.

“Saturday was definitely disappointing for our team since we were really running well after a really good run on Thursday,” Gomes said. “I cant thank Cody, John, and Bobby enough for their hard work, because the heat was brutal all weekend long. Those guys never gave up, and I wish Saturday could have produced another top three finish. Cody and Mandi continue to provide a great opportunity, and I’m very confident with the speed we have heading into Saturday’s event.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-9, Wins-0, Top 5’s-2, Top 10’s-7

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

Dover Returning to Seat at Jackson Motorplex Friday With Tim Estenson Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (July 8, 2024) - Jack Dover will pilot the Tim Estenson Motorsports No. 14 this Friday at Jackson Motorplex.

The Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars event at the dirt oval in Jackson, Minn., will mark the first time this season that Dover will drive the car in which he primarily serves as the crew chief.

"Last year I got behind the wheel a couple of times during the season as I think it helps the program when I can feel some of the things Tim talks about," he said. "I'm also excited to head to a track where I've enjoyed a lot of success."

Dover last competed at Jackson Motorplex in June 2022, when he placed fourth and ninth, respectively. He posted a pair of third-place results there in 2021 and two fourth-place outings in 2020. Dover was victorious at the track in 2019, when he added four additional top fives. He recorded three wins there in 2018 and two in 2017.

"I've been fortunate to win a lot of races at Jackson and feel like I've been a contender in a lot of other races there," he said. "It's a track where I've had speed and been able to put myself in a good position come feature-time. That will be the goal again this Friday. I think if we can get ourselves into the first couple or few rows of the main event we can run up front."

Friday will mark Dover's fourth start of the season. He was victorious during his season opener in a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars race and placed third in a Malvern Bank 360 Sprints show before he finished in the B Main of a Kubota High Limit Racing event during his most recent start.

SEASON STATS -

3 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Husker Diesel

Husker Diesel, which is based in Gretna, Neb., offers in-house fabrication and specialty TIG welding, general automotive diagnostics and repair, engine and transmission building, pulling and racing truck builds, custom exhaust, alignments for over-sized and custom off-road trucks, wheel and tire packages, suspension work, custom dyno tuning, performance parts and much more all under one roof. For more information, visit http://www.HuskerDiesel.com .

"Husker Diesel has been with our team for the last couple of years," Dover said. "I've known Jake, who is a head guy there for 10 or 15 years. We've become close friends and I'm grateful for the support of everyone at Husker Diesel."

Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Finishes Sixth at Huset's Speedway and Ninth at Knoxville Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson produced a top-10 performance at both Knoxville Raceway and Huset's Speedway last weekend.

Johnson's best outing occurred on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where he qualified seventh quickest in his group and won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. He was the final driver to draw and the No. 5 was remaining, lining him up on the inside of the third row in the main event.

"We didn't qualify the greatest, but winning the heat race was crucial," he said. "In the feature, I fell back to sixth right away and raced there for a while. As we approached traffic you could almost put a blanket on the top six. I was up to fifth at one point and on the restart at the end I avoided a sideways car and lost a couple of spots. Even though I felt we were better than a sixth-place car, it went pretty well."

Johnson's sixth-place outing was his seventh top 10 in seven A Mains at the track this season. He continues to lead the championship standings.

Johnson also did double duty driving for Dennis Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. His best run was in the 360ci winged sprint car division as he qualified 14 th quickest and placed fourth in a heat race before hustling from 16 th to ninth in the main event. That was the second-most positions gained.

"I was a little bummed we didn't qualify the greatest and lost a spot in the heat race," he said. "Each week we're trying something different. Come feature-time we get it figured out. Once we can get better at the earlier part of the night it'll be crucial.

"I was good early in the feature and got behind a car that got crossed up. I had to get out of the gas and the next thing I knew four or five cars passed me. There was a restart at the end of the race and I was able to move my wing back. I went where people weren't and was able to gain those spots back."

Johnson's night in the 410ci winged sprint car division came to an early end because of mechanical woes. He timed in 23 rd quickest in qualifying and won a heat race before being unable to finish the A Main.

Johnson will drive his car this Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., during a Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars show before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He will also pilot a 360 sprint car for Gainey on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.

"I'm pretty excited to get back to Jackson," he said. "We haven't raced there all year. We have a lot of sponsors and support around that area. And hopefully we can continue to get better in Dennis's car at Knoxville and in ours at Huset's."

QUICK RESULTS -

July 6 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 24 (18).

July 6 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (16).

July 7 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 6 (5).

SEASON STATS -

21 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 15 top 10s, 17 top 15s, 17 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn.; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Oddson Underground, Inc.

Oddson Underground, Inc., of Windom, Minn., is a family owned business established in 1998. The business is an underground utility contractor that handles the installation of fiber optic, water, sewer, power, geothermal and other underground services. For more information, visit http://www.oddsonunderground.com .

"We're excited to have Oddson Underground return to our team this year," Johnson said. "They came on board with us in a pretty big way a couple of years ago and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership with them."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Bound for Week in Wisconsin

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports used last weekend's mid-season break to relax and regroup heading into the heat of the summer.

The team returns to action with a Wisconsin tripleheader this week featuring World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races on Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam during the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and Friday and Saturday at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot during the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40.

"I love going to Beaver Dam and Wilmot," driver David Gravel said. "The Wisconsin fans are awesome. It's two fun tracks. I'd like to get the No. 2 car in Victory Lane."

Gravel is seeking his first visit to the World of Outlaws Winner's Circle at Beaver Dam Raceway, where he placed third on May 31.

Gravel has won four of the last nine World of Outlaws races at Wilmot Raceway with triumphs in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2020.

He is currently on top of the World of Outlaws championship standings by 58 points.

SEASON STATS -

32 races, 9 wins, 22 top fives, 28 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., for the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and Friday and Saturday at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Excitement Brewing for Huset's Hall of Fame Night This Sunday at Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 8, 2024) - A special night is on tap this Sunday at Huset's Speedway, which hosts Huset's Hall of Fame Night.

The newest inductees are Gary Brown Jr., Vernon Hehn, Chad Mellenberndt, Barb Wieskus and Harlan TerWee.

According to the Huset's Hall of Fame website, Brown Jr. is second on the all-time win's list with 75 victories, propelling him to eight track championships in the Late Model Street Stocks class from 2001-15.

Hehn is tied for fifth on the Late Model Street Stocks win's list with 25 in his career.

Mellenberndt was the 1995 Outlaw Sprint Car champion at Huset's Speedway.

Wieskus was a staple at Huset's Speedway and numerous other tracks as a volunteer official scorer. She was a tremendous ambassador for Huset's Speedway and dirt track racing in general and is the first female to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

TerWee was one of the original racers at Huset's Speedway in the 1950s and early 1960s and was destined to have a brilliant career before tragically losing his life in a plane crash in 1963 with fellow Hall of Famer Robin Dump.

The celebration will be during an intermission in the racing program, which features the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

Kaleb Johnson leads Justin Henderson by 37 points with Tim Estenson 52 markers out of the top spot in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings.

J.J. Zebell holds a 10-point advantage over Cory Yeigh in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings. Zach Olivier and Tim Dann are tied for third - 12 points behind Zebell.

Koby Werkmeister took over the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series points lead by five points following the most recent race. Brady Donnohue ranks second with Shayle Bade third -14 points out of the lead.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26); Ryan Timms - 1 (June 16); and Garet Williamson - 1 (July 7)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Tim Dann - 1 (June 16); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); and J.J. Zebell - 1 (July 7)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Nate Barger - 1 (June 16); Brady Donnohue - 1 (July 7); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)

UP NEXT -

Sunday for Huset's Hall of Fame Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

 

Starks Focused on Consistency at Skagit Speedway This Saturday

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 8, 2024) - Trey Starks is set to make his final 410ci winged sprint car start at Skagit Speedway in more than the next month this Saturday.

Starks is leading the championship standings at the high-banked oval by 54 points thanks to a division-best three wins and five top fives.

"We wrecked our primary car the opening night of Dirt Cup," he said. "Since then the chassis has been repaired and we're rebuilding the car from top to bottom so everything will be nice and fresh. I'm excited to get back in the 410 and back to Square One on that program after some chaos lately. We've had speed, but haven't had much luck the last couple of weeks so hopefully we can reset and get back to where we need to be."

Starks competed in a 360ci winged sprint car race at Skagit Speedway last Saturday. He set quick time during qualifying before advancing from fourth to second place in a heat race. That moved him into the feature redraw, in which Starks drew the highest number - eight - to start the main event on the outside of the fourth row.

"Qualifying was a little odd," he said. "We were set to go out around 18 th out of 26 cars. For some reason our transponder didn't register so I had to go back out at the end. The track may or may not have slowed down, but for having to go out at the end and going quick time was a good feeling. We got to second in the heat race and then unfortunately we drew the worst number we could in the feature redraw.

"In the feature, we worked our way up to third by about halfway. We had our sights on first and second. I think we were all on the same straightaway with a handful of lapped cars between each one of us. I may or may not have been able to get there without a caution, but unfortunately with about five laps or so to go we had an engine problem that ended our night. It's not ideal going into the Summer Nationals at the end of the month, but that's how it goes sometimes."

Starks was credited with a 17th-place finish. It snapped a three-race 360 sprint car winning streak at Skagit Speedway for Starks, who now holds a 53-point advantage in the championship standings.

QUICK RESULTS -

July 6 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 17 (8).

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 15 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

Dietrich and GKR impressive in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign; Williams Grove and Lincoln on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (July 8, 2024) – Danny Dietrich’s 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign was more than impressive, not only recording nine top-ten finishes in the nine contested events, but of those nine top-tens, six were recorded within the top-five, three of which victories. Dietrich’s Speedweek effort allowed the Gettysburg native to finish second in the final standings, missing the overall championship (behind Anthony Macri) by less than 30 markers.

Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, earned his Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek triumphs in starts at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, BAPS Motor Speedway on June 30, and Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.

Impressive statistics, nonetheless, of Dietrich’s trio of victories, two were accomplished in wire-to-wire fashion, leading every lap of main event action at BAPS Motor Speedway, as well as Selinsgrove Speedway. Dietrich’s season win count now stands at ten.

As already mentioned, Dietrich was nine-for-nine in the top-ten column, finishing no worse than eighth – doing so twice at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on July 5-6.

“Overall, a great week for Gary Kauffman Racing. It was demanding, for sure, but my guys never let up. They busted their butts every single night and it’s their effort that allowed us to have the success that we did,” Danny Dietrich expressed. “We wanted that Speedweek championship, and we were close, just needed some better results heading into the final weekend. Regardless, it was a great week.

“A big thanks to the fans for coming out and supporting us every night,” Dietrich added. “We wouldn’t be able to do this without them and we’re pretty blessed to have the support that we do in Central Pennsylvania.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with routine visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 10
Top-Fives: 26
Top-Tens: 34

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

Whittall quick in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek starts; The Grove and Port Royal highlight coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (July 8, 2024) – In all, a successful 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign for Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, and although the New Jersey native did not participate in every round of the ten-race campaign, most of the events he did enter concluded with success, all of which highlighted with a podium run at Williams Grove Speedway to open Speedweek on June 28.

Whittall, ace of his own JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, finished third in his podium appearance, commencing action from the pole position before leading the majority of the main event; he lost command with 13 circuits remaining.

In total, the recent Port Royal Speedway winner raced on to earn five top-ten outcomes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, finishing the aforementioned third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.

“A great Speedweek effort by this entire team. Things are really clicking and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish since getting that first win. It’s amazing what a little momentum and confidence will do to a race team,” Whittall answered. “Just can’t thank my family enough for the opportunity to do this. It’s a lot of time and sacrifice to keep a team together, especially in Pennsylvania. I’m confident our positive results will only continue.”

ON DECK:
Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with routine visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 13

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Earned five top-ten finishes during Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek: Third at Williams Grove Speedway on June 28, eighth at Port Royal Speedway on July 3, fifth at Hagerstown Speedway on July 4, fourth at Port Royal Speedway on July 6, and fourth at Selinsgrove Speedway on July 7.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

Xavier and Natalie Doney with success in POWRi weekend at Lake Ozark Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

ODESSA, Mo. (July 8, 2024) – Two days at Lake Ozark Speedway resulted in two days of success for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and Doney-Lawson Racing, joining POWRi’s finest for back-to-back nights of WAR and 410 Outlaw Sprint Series competition on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6. When the dust settled on Saturday night, the Doney-Lawson Racing duo, pilots of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis house cars, had plenty to show for, all of which highlighted by Xavier’s victory during WAR action on Saturday, July 6. The Odessa, Missouri, native actually swept the evening’s non-wing program, scoring victories in the WAR heat, as well as A-Main.

In addition, Xavier, ace of the Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring sprint car, finished second to open Lake Ozark’s WAR doubleheader on Friday, July 5, accompanying his non-wing results with back-to-back top-tens during POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series action; he finished tenth on Friday and eighth on Saturday. The Missouri youngster utilized fourth and second-place heat race finishes to pad his eventual winged feature successes.

Natalie Doney, Xavier’s younger sister and teammate, joined in on the Lake Ozark Speedway Independence Day weekend fun, joining her brother for Saturday’s POWRi WAR portion of the program. Natalie raced on to finish sixth in the WAR main event – a great consolation after her regularly scheduled Saturday night agenda (Valley Speedway in a 305ci sprint car) was washed away due to Mother Nature.

Xavier Doney’s WAR triumph was his second since June 14, earning top honors at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with another POWRi doubleheader at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.

Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will enjoy an off-weekend.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14. Xavier Doney won WAR main event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, July 6 (finished second one night prior).

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

RMM and Westfall runner-up at Waynesfield; Team gears up for Indiana Sprint Week
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (July 8, 2024) – Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports made the most of their holiday campaign, activating the extended weekend with a start at Waynesfield Raceway Park on July 3, followed by back-to-back USAC National starts at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, on July 5-6. Although a tough pair of nights in Putnamville, highlighting the USAC pair with an 18th-place score on Friday, the team ultimately activated their stretch with a key result on Wednesday.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished second at the Buckeye State bullring, nearly winning the event after growing a two-second lead. Caution flags would erase Westfalls’ commanding margin, and although the Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native returned to green with an impressive restart, an eventual run in with lapped traffic would prove his demise.

Westfall’s USAC National Sprint Cars commitments will not resume until July 26, as Indiana Sprint Week is set to activate with a return visit to Lincoln Park Speedway. ISW will visit Lincoln Park, Kokomo, Lawrenceburg, Circle City, Terre Haute, Bloomington, and Tri-State in consecutive fashion.

“A so-so weekend for our Ray Marshall Motorsports team. Had a hard time building some momentum at Lincoln Park, but we’ll get another shot when we return there for Indiana Sprint Week,” Westfall expressed. “Indiana Sprint Week is a big deal and we look forward to being a part of it. We’re hoping for a solid week and hopefully pad our stat book a little bit more.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with Indiana Sprint Week beginning July 26 at Lincoln Park Speedway:

July 26 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN
July 27 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN
July 28 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN
July 31 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN
August 1 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN
August 2 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN
August 3 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.

 

Andrews consistent in AFCS pair at Attica, Fremont; Fremont plus Attica’s Brad Doty Classic all ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 8, 2024) – Although shy of the top-ten in each of their weekend results, Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing put together a sound effort in their holiday visits to Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway, concluding the Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) pair with 12th and 14th-place finishes, respectively. Unfortunately, Andrews’ Attica result ended a recent streak of top-tens that stood at two entering the weekend.

Andrews, ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, No. 15C sprint car, can attribute his sound weekend to his preliminary efforts, setting the fifth-fastest qualifying time at Attica before racing on to win his respective heat race. At Fremont, Andrews was forced to come through the evening’s B-Main, winning said consolation after a heat race spin forced him to do so.

“Made some mistakes, but in all, a decent weekend for us,” Andrews expressed. “We’ve been able to put together some decent performances, but we still want to do better. Can’t thank my team and all our partners for the opportunity to do this. There’s a lot of moving parts, but I’m fortunate to be surrounded by a lot of great people.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with an AFCS start at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, July 13. Andrews will also join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in Attica Raceway Park’s annual Brad Doty Classic on Tuesday, July 16.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 3

 

Loss to utilize Speedweek experience in future Posse starts
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

HANOVER, Pa. (July 8, 2024) – JJ Loss and JKL Racing put together a sound display in their 2024 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek campaign, joining the state’s finest in five of the ten scheduled programs including a pair at Lincoln Speedway, as well as one at BAPS Motor Speedway, Grandview Speedway, and Hagerstown Speedway, respectively. As hinted, Pennsylvania’s finest competed in each of the programs with Mother Nature interfering only once, that during night two at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway.

When the dust finally settled, Loss found himself in two Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek A-Mains, the first at Lincoln Speedway on July 1 and the second at Grandview Speedway on July 2. The 17-year-old out of Hanover, Pennsylvania – celebrating his first, full season in Pennsylvania Posse Country – highlighted his pair of Speedweek starts with a 17th-place score at Lincoln; he was scored 22nd at Grandview.

“We only entered five of the ten, but it’s still a demanding week,” Loss said, driver of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car. “It was a great opportunity to battle with the best night in and night out and I’m pleased with our performances. We’re still a very new team, and although the results may not suggest progress, we’re learning a ton and I’m excited to move forward.

“There’s still a lot of racing left on our calendar,” Loss added. “We want to put ourselves at the front and I know our potential is there. We just have to put it all together.”

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com

 

A-Aron and RSR second in Knoxville’s Nolan Wren Memorial
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 8, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8, 2024) – Not so often the case, Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) were one spot from victory in Saturday night’s Nolan Wren Memorial at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, losing command to eventual winner, Scott Bogucki, with less than two circuits remaining.

Reutzel, a seven-time winner on the season including four within the 360 ranks at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, led laps five through 18 before giving up the top spot, setting up his eventual podium run from fourth on the A-Main grid. It was heavy lapped traffic that kept Reutzel from attaining his eighth triumph of the season, forced to check up allowing Bogucki to slip by.

Nearly a double top-five night at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, the Clute, Texas, native was well on his way to a podium outcome in Saturday’s 360 sprint car portion of the program, that until contact with a lapped car with eight-to-go stalled his momentum; he was scored 21st.

Consistency a key factor, Aaron Reutzel and RSR remain in control of the 410 sprint car standings at Knoxville Raceway, leading Austin McCarl by 22 markers heading into the Marion County Fair.

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 Knoxville Raceway championship chase with a return visit on Saturday, July 13.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6.

Stats:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 19
Top-Tens: 22

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

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

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

 

 

Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports impressive in Iowa, South Dakota double

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 8, 2024) - A winless weekend for the “Quickest Chicken” Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, but the highlights were just as impressive, not only kicking off their holiday stretch on July 6-7 with a hard charge at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, but ultimately capping their campaign with a runner-up performance at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota. The podium outcome was the team’s 11th top-five of the season, simultaneously increasing their top-ten total to 16.

As mentioned, Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, earned Knoxville Raceway’s Hard Charger Award on Saturday, July 6, doing so with an impressive rally from 21st to finish 12th. Power plant issues during Randall’s heat race forced the Waco, Texas, native to the program’s B-Main; he raced on to win.

Randall’s Huset’s Speedway outing commenced with a heat race victory; he eventually started second on the feature grid. Additionally, the runner-up finish was Randall’s third of the year on the Huset’s highbanks.

“We’re always striving to do better, but we’re proud of our weekend results,” Troy Renfro stated. “For Chase to rebound like he did at Knoxville says so much about his ability and his focus. And our time will come at Huset’s Speedway. We were close again, just need to be a little bit better.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with upcoming starts at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 11
Top-Tens: 16

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 7.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

 

Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic makeup set for Oct. 9 at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (July 5, 2024) - The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic, which was postponed by rain on June 29th at Lucas Oil Speedway, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9th.

It will be a complete, standalone program for the stars of 410 winged sprint-car racing with hot laps, qualifying, heat races, B-mains and A Feature.

Those with tickets for the June 29th event that was postponed can use their tickets for the make up race date. Or they can choose to use the tickets for any other event on the Lucas Oil Speedway schedule of equal value. The tickets will remain good for 12 months from the date of June 9th, 2024 until June 9th, 2025.

Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow opening ceremonies.

Spectator admission:

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62 and up) and Military - $37

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (ages 5 and under) - FREE

Family pass - $90

Pit pass - $45

CAMPING: Daily Rates

Dry Camping - $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)

Reserve Dry - $25/Night (limited Availability) (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)

Reserved Electric & Water - $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) (Limited Availability)

 

 

JOSEPH J. OLIVIA ATTORNEY AT LAW BECOMES "OFFICIAL LAW FIRM" OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES; WILL ALSO PRESENT "UNDER CAUTION" AT ALL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENTS

By Mike Leone

July 5, 2024 -

(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to welcome on yet another new marketing partner for the 2024 season. After becoming an associate sponsor of the recent "Bill Emig Memorial" that was presented by Sunoco Race Fuels June 20-22 at Lernerville Speedway, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law has been named the "Official Law Firm" of RUSH. In addition, the New Castle, Pa. based law firm will also present "Under Caution" at all RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events.

The "Bill Emig Memorial" was held at Lernerville part of the "Firecracker 100" for the sixth straight year featuring the Hovis RUSH Late Models in a $20,000 to-win Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. The caution-free event was won by Dave Hess, Jr. with a late race pass of Bryce Davis. And while Sunoco Race Fuels has been the presenting sponsor each of the last three years, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law came on board as an associate sponsor of the richest event of the season for RUSH.

"We have really expanded our marketing partnership outside of the traditional racing related companies," stated RUSH Director Vicki Emig. "We're really proud to add companies such as Gunter's Honey, Heritage Wine Cellars, Dusted Steak Seasoning, and now Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law this season alone. They've joined with other recent non-racing related companies such as Flynn's Tire, D&V Jewelers, and Sunbelt Rentals. It's great to have companies that offer a wide array of products and services see the benefits of becoming an marketing partner of RUSH."

"There are so many things that occur in life where every individual may need an attorney's services," added Emig. "Having personally worked with Joe I have no doubt that if needed our racers, teams, and the thousands of individuals throughout the RUSH fan base would be just as comfortable and satisfied with his expertise as I have been. I'm really looking forward to Joe attending some of our events to get to know everyone and become top-of-mind with the RUSH following."

Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law is located at 414 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, Pa. 16101. Olivia is a 2015 graduate of Allegheny College and 2018 graduate of Penn State Law. Olivia assists clients in almost every aspect imaginable including litigation, estate planning, family law, personal injury and criminal defense work. Olivia has successfully represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters from minor traffic offenses to homicide. For more information, call 724-510-8703 or e-mail olivia_law@outlook.com.

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, Sunbelt Rentals, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Joseph J. Olivia Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, 3C Graphix, Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Dusted Steak Seasoning, Ontime Body & Graphic, Sherwood Wheels, D&V Jewelers, Dusted, Heritage Wine Cellars, Precise Racing Products, Wedge Motorsports, Racing Electronics, and Billy’s Garage.

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.

 

 

Vinton on Sunday, Tipton on Wednesday for Sprint Invaders!

 by Bill Wright

July 5, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders hit two bullrings in the next week. On Sunday, July 7, they make their second appearance of the year at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa, and on Wednesday, July 10, they’ll visit the Cedar County Fair Speedway in Tipton, Iowa.

This marks the sixth visit in the four years that the Sprint Invaders have provided excitement at the Benton County bullring. Paul Nienhiser has two wins in a row there with the series, having won last September, and earlier this year on May 5. Jonathan Cornell, Luke Verardi, and Cody Wehrle have also collected victories there.

The gates in Vinton open Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20, with Seniors and Vets $18. Kids 6-12 are $5, and 5 and under are FREE. IMCA Northern Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts are also on the card.

Next Wednesday will be the thirteenth time the series has attempted to tame the Cedar County quarter-mile in its history, but the first since 2018. The Sprint Invaders are happy to return as part of the Cedar County Fair festivities! Kaley Gharst, Ryan Jamison, Bobby Mincer, and Terry McCarl, who won the last time the series visited, are two-time winners at Cedar County. Jack Dover, John Schulz, Chris Martin and Bill Balog have also tasted victory.

Admission is FREE at Cedar County with your admission to the Fair. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Sport Compacts, A.I.R.S. and Midwest Jalopies are also in action.

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

1.    Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1740 (4) 2.    Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1656 3.    Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1640 4.    Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1567 5.    Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1533 6.    McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1377 7.    Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1330 8.    Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1227 9.    Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198 10.   Tasker Philips, Pleasantville, IA, 990 (1) 11.   Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962 12.   Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 917 13.   Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849 14.   Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833 15.   Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797 16.   Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793 17.   Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781 18.   Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 693 19.   Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669 20.   Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

 

 

FOURTH IN POINTS, LOGAN WILLIAMS GOES TO THE SANTA MARIA RACEWAY ON SATURDAY

(Ontario, CA, July 3, 2024) Enjoying the best season of his career, Logan Williams will be behind the wheel of the Flowdynamics #5W when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series makes its first appearance at the Santa Maria Speedway since 2022 this Saturday, July 6th. Spectator gates at the newly reopened 1/3 mile banked clay oval will open at 4:00 p.m., qualifying will start at 5:00, and the first race will take the green flag at 6:00.

Williams, who lives in Yorba Linda, California, has performed well in his last two outings at Santa Maria. On July 3, 2021, he placed eighth in the main. At the last USAC/CRA race at the track on August 6, 2022, he finished the 30-lapper in fourth place.

The 2013 Perris Auto Speedway Young Guns champion and 2014 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, Williams has been one of the most consistent drivers in the USAC/CRA Series this season. He has seven top-10s and four top-five finishes in the first eight races. The only night he placed out of the top 10 came at Perris when driveline issues sent him off the track early in the going on April 27th. He ended up 22nd on that night. Entering this Saturday’s race, he is fourth in the series championship point standings, and he is only five points out of third.

At the series last race at Perris on June 22nd, Williams and teammate Matt McCarthy, who lives in Riverside, California, had flashes of brilliance on what turned out to be a strange race. On a hot, windy night, Williams turned in the seventh fastest time of the 22 cars on hand during qualifying when he toured the half-mile oval with a lap of 17.651. McCarthy’s 17.950 was the 13th fastest on the night.

The times in qualifying ensured the teammates that they would be starting in the same heat race. In fact, they were starting nose to tail in the first heat. McCarthy was on the outside of row one and Williams was directly behind him. They finished next to each other for the second Perris heat in a row. At the Salute to Indy in May, McCarthy was second, and Williams was third when they were matched up in the same heat. This time, it was McCarthy for the win with Williams second. It was his third heat race win in five starts in 2024 for McCarthy, who makes his home in Riverside, California.

The main turned into one of the most bizarre races in the 28-season history of Perris Auto Speedway. Afternoon temperatures surpassed the century mark. To throw another wrench into the situation, Mother Nature was supplying wind. Normally when there is wind at Perris, it lays down late in the afternoon. On this occasion, the wind did not stop, and the temperature was 80 degrees when the main bumped off.

Williams started the 30-lap main in seventh, with McCarthy coming from 13th. Due to the heat and wind, the track quickly became very dusty, hindering the driver's visibility. McCarthy was involved in a skirmish with three other cars on lap 16, ending his night with an 18th-place finish.

Williams’ night ended on lap 20 when series officials threw the red flag and ended the race due to the dusty conditions. By that time, Williams had advanced his position to fourth. That gave him three straight top fours, including a second at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway on June 8th.

Adult tickets are $25.00 for Saturday’s race at Santa Maria. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

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

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

Matt McCarthy 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

Logan Williams 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

SWEET LOCKED IN

The Landrigan Motorsport team is delighted to announce that American star Brad Sweet will once again drive for their team in Australia for the 2024-25 season. For the third season in a row, the Port Hedland, Western Australia-based Landrigan Motorsport team and Sweet will join forces, and it will see them aboard the USA # 49 NAPA Auto Parts / TLC Contracting supported Maxim compete in Western Australia during the busy Christmas-New Year period for the second season in succession. "The Landrigan Motorsport team is currently working hard during this off season in readiness for Brad's return to Australia," enthused Jamie Landrigan from the Landrigan Motorsport team. "Brad is one of the world's best Sprintcar racers and it's a big honour to be able to once again have him running for the Landrigan Motorsport team and being a part of the current Sprintcar racing boom here in Western Australia." Stay tuned for further announcements, such as schedule dates, team sponsor reveals, and much more.

To find out more about the Landrigan Motorsport team, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Landrigan Motorsport.

 

 

EDDIE TAFOYA JR. STARTS THREE STRAIGHT WEEKS OF RACING SATURDAY NIGHT AT SANTA MARIA

(Chino, CA, July 4, 2024) Eddie Tafoya Jr. begins three straight Saturday nights of racing when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series makes its first of three 2024 appearances at the newly rejuvenated Santa Maria Speedway this Saturday, July 6th. One week later, on July 13th, he will contest the USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway and will close the month when the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, presented by Inland Rigging, visits the Ventura Raceway on July 20th.

Tafoya, who will turn 27 next Wednesday, will be making his 21st start of the season on Saturday. As of late, the friendly racer has been steadily climbing higher on the USAC/CRA Series championship point ladder. The Chino Hills, California resident enters Saturday’s fray on the 1/3 mile banked clay oval eighth in the standings. He is a mere 10 points out of seventh and less than 90 points behind the third-place driver.

Advancing so high in the standings comes after a wild start to the season when he seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the first three USAC/CRA races of the year, Tafoya finished 21st, 16th and 12th. The main event finishing average of those three races was 16.33. In the last five races, he has a fourth, a sixth, two eight-place results, and a ninth. His average finish in the last five is 7.00. His overall average for all eight USAC/CRA races this year is 10.37.

The average for the last five races and for all eight races on the schedule would more than likely have been lower had the last series race on June 22nd not been stopped 10 laps early. Series officials red-flagged the event due to dusty conditions. In that race, Tafoya had to restart at the back after a tangle on lap 16. In just four laps, he raced all the way up to eighth. Had the race run its 30-lap duration; in all likelihood, he would have passed more cars.

In going to Santa Maria on Saturday, Tafoya returns to the site of his best finish of the year. On June 15th, he placed second in the USCS main event at the 60-year-old facility. In addition to it being his best finish of the year, it was also his best-ever finish at Santa Maria. The result came at the first race at the track since 2022. The surface that night was a tire eater. However, this will be the track’s second race since then, and teams are looking for improved track conditions on Saturday.

The gates for Saturday’s race at Santa Maria will open at 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will begin at 5:00, and the first race will start at 6:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main

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

May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main

June 5 Lawrenceburg Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 8th A Main

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

June 7 Bloomington Speedway 410 Sprint Cars 6th B Main

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

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

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

 

 

GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW THIS SATURDAY!

By Erik List
Alger, WA - It's time to light up the sky this Saturday, July 6th, at Skagit Speedway for the Les Schwab Tire Centers Fireworks Show. After Mother Nature rained on our parade last Saturday, June 29th, this weekend, we bring the 360 Sprint Cars, Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds, and the Hornets out to play.
After two weekends off, the 360 Sprint Cars are back for their fourth time this year and the last time before the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals on July 26-27. Through the previous three races, Trey Starks has won them all, the Puyallup native has dominated Skagit Speedway behind the wheel of a 360. Starks leads the 360s points title with 372 total points. Cam Smith is next closest at 304 points, and Colby Thornhill sits third with 296 points.
For the fifth time this year, the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds are back at Skagit Speedway. Their last appearance was Saturday, June 15th (the weekend before Dirt Cup), and Rick Smith got the win. Through those four races, Tyson Blood got the first two wins of the year, James Bundy has one, and Smith has the most recent win. With Blood's two wins, he sits atop the points with 158, Jeff Westergard (who has put together a strong rookie year in the Modifieds) sits second, and Adam Holtrop is in third. Westergard has three top-five finishes and a top-ten through four features despite no race wins.
After getting rained shortened last weekend, the Hornets are back to try it again this weekend. Ian Buck and Wyatt Covert won the two heat races for the Hornets last weekend. The top three points have stayed the same, with Brian Michelson leading the way with Colin Sims and Scott Henry behind. Michelson is still a perfect two-for-two in features contested at Skagit Speedway.
Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss out on anything! We look forward to seeing you at the track this Saturday for the Les Schwab Tire Centers Fireworks Show!!
Gates Open at 5pm
Will Call opens at 3:00pm
Hot Laps at 6:00pm
Racing starts at 7:00pm
Tickets are available online at
https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/
Adults $25
Jr-Sr-Mil $20
Kids 6 & under FREE
Family Pass $70 (2 adults & 2 juniors)

 

 

With break in IRA action, Hartmann to hit Outlaws tripleheader

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 3, 2024 – After bringing the first half of their 2024 season to a close with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, June 28, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are looking forward to meeting up with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series before taking on the remainder of the IRA schedule during the month of July.

Hartmann opened IRA competition at Beaver Dam Raceway by qualifying 20th in the 30-car field with a lap of 14.759 seconds.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver then gained one position in advancing from seventh to sixth in the second eight-lap heat race to secure a transfer spot to the 30-lap IRA main event.

After rolling off 18th in the 30-lap IRA main event, Hartmann came home with a 19th place showing in a race won by Max Guilford.

With 14 races remaining in the 2024 IRA season, Hartmann sits seventh in the IRA standings on the strength of four top-10 A-main showings in 13 IRA events.

The 87A Hartmann Racing team is set to take the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend off, before entering three NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series events over four days.

On Wednesday, July 10, Hartmann will compete in a makeup date for the rained-out June 1 Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial World of Outlaws event at Beaver Dam Raceway.

Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps and qualifying at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

Hartmann will then head to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. for the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13.

Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m., qualifying at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. on both nights.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase –
Waldo Oil

The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Waldo Oil as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Located at 827 South First St. in Waldo, Waldo Oil provides fuel oils, propane gas, heating fuel, VP Racing Fuel, racing oil, and propane diesel services to the surrounding area.

To contact Waldo Oil, call 920-528-8232, email waldooil@live.com or visit waldo-oil-co.hub.biz.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, June 10 – Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, July 12 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 13 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 16
IRA Events – 13
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Tony Jackson to Step Away From 410 Sprint Car Competition While Focusing on Super Sportsman and Family
Newville, PA – July 3, 2024

by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Effective immediately, Tony Jackson has made the decision to step away from 410 Sprint Car Racing in the Scott Hess Racing no. 88 for the time being. While he will vacate the seat of the 410, Jackson will continue to drive for the team in the Super Sportsman ranks.

“I’m not quitting by any means, but I have some vacation planned and this is a good time to take a step back and take a breather” said Jackson, “We already kind of had a break planned, but this is a good time to try and reevaluate our program and see if we can’t get ourselves back on track as a team.”

Most recently, Jackson scored an 18th place finish on Friday during the Pennsylvania Speedweek opener for the team at Williams Grove Speedway, but failed to qualify for the A-main at BAPS on Sunday after finishing 14th in a B-main,

“When you have so much success in one division and then you go to the next one you expect to get your butt kicked,” said Jackson. “But when you go to a place where I’ve had so much success in BAPS and frankly just struggle, as a driver knowing we have the equipment and knowledge, it really weighs on you and that’s where I’m at.”

Following Jackson’s decision to step away from the 410 Sprint Car, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame driver Lance Dewease piloted the car at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night. Putting a veteran driver like Dewease in the car allowed for the team to gauge any potential issues that may be plaguing the rookie upstart 410 Sprint Car operation.

Dewease qualified 19th quickest out of 24 cars in attendance with a fastest lap of 13.020 seconds, before finishing sixth in a heat race to earn the 16th starting position for the A-main. He then advanced two positions in the feature to finish 14th.

Car owner Scott Hess appreciates Dewease stepping in for the night and believes the insight the veteran provided could be essential in the team’s future in the 410 ranks.

“I wish Tony was driving the car, but having the opportunity to put Lance in the car really came at the last minute and we figured he could maybe tell us what we’ve been doing wrong,” said Hess. “It took all of warmups and time trials for Lance to diagnose a throttle issue that may have been hurting us most the season in terms of speed and I can’t thank him enough for stepping in and lending a hand in a pinch.”

Jackson added that he was also grateful for the advice and knowledge Dewease provided.

“Lance is one of the best to ever do this deal, so having him in the car for a night or so was a no brainer in terms of helping us figure things out,” said Jackson. “He didn’t come in looking to take my ride and I was rooting for the team to do well and maybe find something. I wouldn’t say the results were what we hoped for, but the team learned from it and that’s what needs to happen to get us going.”

Hess emphasized that Jackson was still his driver, and he believes firmly in the talent the rookie upstart has. He noted that he was currently preparing the Sportsman for Jackson to run on Saturday at BAPS Motor Speedway and that any future plans for Jackson in the 410 would fully be in the hands of Jackson himself. He also added that there might be future opportunities for Dewease to run the car for a handful of shows if his schedule permitted.

“Look, I started this deal up because I believed in Tony and I still believe in Tony,” said Hess. “We’ve been friends for quite a while and coming off winning a ton of races in the Sportsman, I’m not sure any of us imagined just how hard this would be to break into the 410 ranks. “

“I want to be sure Tony’s heart is in this and I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for me and our sponsors and Tony regarding his family and career. Hopefully we can win a bunch of Sportsman races together and maybe Tony decides he wants to get back in the 410. If not, we’ll give Lance a few more cracks at things and we’ll just kind of play it by ear going forward.”

For Jackson, he’s incredibly grateful for all that Hess has done for him and continues to do for him and He’ll continue to strive for wins and success no matter what division he’s competing in.

“I just want to get back to having fun and competing for wins,” he said. “I put a lot of pressure on myself and Scott has kept telling me not to do that and just go out and drive relaxed. We’ll take some time for the family, try and win a few Sportsman shows, and the goal is to get back in the 410 and hopefully be better because of it.”

SEASON STATS – 24 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5, 2 top 10’s, 6 top 15’s, 12 top 20’s

UP NEXT – Saturday, July 6th at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA

Follow news about Tony Jackson at A2DPR.com/latest-news

Follow the team on Facebook at Scott Hess Racing- Tony Jackson
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!

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Chamberlin and Wingert Sanitary Services

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Rider Racing Engines

Godfrey Racing Engines

 

 

Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing secure 8th in Chico with Petaluma up next

By Gary Thomas

Chico, CA…Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing are locked and loaded to take on Petaluma Speedway this Saturday night, following an eighth-place result in Chico this past weekend with the NARC 410 Sprint Cars.

“The David Tarter Memorial in Chico was definitely a curveball of a night for sure,” Cox said. “There were some positives though and a lot of good learning in the main event for when we get back there for Gold Cup in August.”

The Clarksburg driver began the evening at Silver Dollar Speedway last Saturday by qualifying second in his group, before scoring a third-place finish in his heat race aboard the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ VinylTech PVC Pipe No. 42x.

After a runner up result in the Dash, it placed him on the outside of the front row in the 35-lap feature.

“We timed in well and had a good run in both the heat and the dash,” he stated. “I fell to third on the start of the main and just rode around trying to figure out what the car liked, but I couldn’t get it dialed in perfectly.”

Once settling into third, Cox ran there for several laps, until getting over the edge slightly on a restart, dropping a few spots. The 30-year-old driver continued however and crossed the stripe in eighth at the checkered flag, continuing his string of consistent efforts as of late.

Cox spoke about trying to make things happen on a challenging surface during the main event. “On a restart everyone went to the bottom, and I tried to be a superhero on the cushion, but it bit me like it did many others. That allowed me to slip back a few spots, but I’m here to try my best and go forward. Sometimes that just doesn’t work out.”

Next up for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing is a trip to Petaluma Speedway for the $5,200-to-win David Lindt Memorial this Saturday.

“I’m excited for Petaluma on Saturday since the 42x has a great baseline at that track,” commented Cox, who continues to stand 3rd in the NARC standings. “I’m getting better there with each race, so I look forward to having the chance at trying to pull off another win. We will be racing with heavy hearts after losing our buddy Davy Thomas and I want nothing more than to win in his honor.”

𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔-𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 Silver Dollar Speedway Quick Recap-

Saturday June 29: Qualified (2nd), Heat Race (3rd), Dash (2nd), A-main (8th)

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬-

Saturday July 6: Petaluma Speedway – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (David Lindt Memorial)

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Teichert Construction

Teichert is a construction company operating in California since 1887. Over the years, Teichert has grown into a diverse mix of businesses, most notably Teichert Construction and Teichert Materials. With a commitment to our family of employees, high quality of work, strong customer satisfaction, and giving back to the community, Teichert will continue to flourish in the 21st century and beyond.

Teichert is still family owned and operated today and continues to adhere to the basic principles of Adolph Teichert: Employees are like family – treat them that way and you will do well. Give back to your community. Be fair with your customers because they deserve it. And, never let go of our integrity. To learn more about the company visit https://www.teichert.com/

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-

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

Make sure to also follow our Instagram page @bhr_42x

 

 

Reinhardt Heating Up With Podium, Two Top 10’s During Early PA Speedweek Action
By mraddicted2dirt on Jul 03, 2024 08:35 am

Bechtelsville, PA – July 3, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

The first three months of the 2024 season were trying for Kyle Reinhardt. After a career-best 410 sprint car season in 2023 in which he recorded three wins and thirty top-ten finishes in sixty one races, the Neptune City, NJ native expected to pick up where he left off when he opened the new season.

It hasn’t worked out that way. The first dozen races resulted in just three top ten finishes, the best being a 7th.

The car that had been so good to him last year got dinged a bit late in the year and it just wasn’t the same after repairs were made over the winter. As Pennsylvania Speedweek approached, Reinhardt pulled out a fresh frame and things started to improve. Then during the opening weekend of Speedweek, Chris Shuttlesworth rejoined the team to turn the wrenches.

Now, four races into the Speedweek series, he has clicked off three top ten finishes, including a podium at BAPS Motor Speedway in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 28, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 1
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 34 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 10th (14)

DATE: June 30, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 3
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (1)

DATE: July 1, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 4
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 36 cars, Group B Qualifying 13th, Heat 4th (7), A-main 13th (14)

DATE: July 2, 2024

Event: PA Speedweek – Night 5
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Location: Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 24 cars, Qualifying 17th, Heat 5th (6), A-main 8th (14)

BACK ON TRACK

On opening night of PA Speedweek at Williams Grove, Reinhardt qualified 8th in Group B and logged a 3rd place finish in his heat race, putting him 14th on the grid for the main event.

The night’s finale was a confidence-builder for Reinhardt. Despite getting crossed up early and slipping back as far as 18th, he drove back to a 10th-place finish by the end of the night.

Saturday night’s event at Lincoln Speedway rained out just after time trials, sending the series on to night three at BAPS Motor Speedway.

Everything clicked for Reinhardt on Sunday night. He timed 4th quick in Group B and went on to lead every lap to win his heat.

Drawing the pole for the feature certainly isn’t a bad thing, although it may have worked against Reinhardt Sunday. The high side was the fast way around BAPS Motor Speedway and he was lining up on the low side.

At the completion of lap one, Reinhardt had settled into third and was working to reel Danny Dietrich and Anthony Macri in. When the dust settled after thirty laps, the top trio remained the same. It was Reinhardt’s first podium of the season.

Back at Lincoln on Monday night with 36 teams on hand, Reinhardt qualified 13th in Group B, then pushed forward to a 4th place finish in his heat race after starting 7th. He went on to log a 13th place finish in the A-main.

On night five of PA Speedweek at Grandview Speedway, Reinhardt’s night got off to a tough start. He timed 17th overall and finished 5th in his heat race.

It was in the feature that Reinhardt bounced back. Showing that he made the right adjustments, he advanced six spots to an 8th place finish.

“We are finding speed and consistency this week. We’re looking forward to continuing to build on that.”, Reinhardt said.
UP NEXT

Reinhardt currently sits 6th in the PA Speedweek points with five races remaining.

Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Thu 7/4 – Hagerstown Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway
Sun 7/7 – Selinsgrove Speedway

SEASON STATS

20 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 13 top 15’s, 16 top 20

Kyle Reinhardt rides the cushion at WIlliams Grove Speedway on opening night of the 2024 PA Speedweek series. (Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)
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Rules Update Posted For 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (July 3, 2024) Announcing prior to the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink the use of common frame rules utilized by Midget sanctioning bodies for the 2025 event, the final set of rules for the Chili Bowl has been published.

Along with the Chili Bowl frame guidelines, the rules include information that has been published on the entry form for several years regarding body panels, fuel usage, wheel covers, etc., as well as information that is normally stated during the daily driver’s meeting.

“We want to make sure everyone knows what to expect and can find the information without any issues, and really, the only thing that’s been added that was different from 2024 is the frame guidelines,” stated Tulsa Expo Raceway Technical Director Cody Cordell.

The rules are posted at https://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=957815. The file listing is on the About tab. Cars must pass inspection before being allowed on track for practice or competition. That process will begin on Saturday, January 11, at Noon.

Any questions can be directed to Cody Cordell by calling (918) 407-1879 or email ccordell@dirtcar.com.

The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals takes place January 13-18, 2025, under the giant roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. Fans unable to attend the Chili Bowl Nationals can watch every lap live at http://www.floracing.com.

For continued updates on the Chili Bowl Nationals, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Chili Bowl Nationals can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com.

 

 

Estenson Wins at Brown County Speedway and Hard Charges at Casino Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - WATERTOWN, S.D. (July 2, 2024) - Tim Estenson produced his second feature triumph of the season last Friday during his debut at Brown County Speedway.

Estenson advanced from third to second place in a heat race before winning the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event at the dirt track in Aberdeen, S.D.

"In the heat race the track was pretty slick with a lot of character," he said. "We were the last in the feature redraw and were fortunate the No. 3 was left so we started the feature third.

"There was a rain delay for a while. They reworked the track and got it smoothed out. It was hammer down. We got into second in the first couple laps. I was running behind the leader and he got into a lapped car so we inherited the lead and set sail from there. I just tried to keep my nose clean and get through traffic the best I could. We were able to capitalize and get the win."

The weekend concluded on Sunday at Casino Speedway.

"It was super slick and technical in the heat race," he said. "We were running second for about half the heat race before we were able to take the lead. Then a lapped car spun out in turn four. I pinched it and spun to avoid when another car ran into us, which crunched the header and popped the right rear lead. Unfortunately, the heat race buried us, but that's racing."

Estenson rebounded from the DNF in the heat race by winning the B Main from fifth and charging from 21 st to seventh in the NOSA Series and MSTS 410 Sprint Cars sanctioned A Main. That earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.

"We had a really good car, but early the car was hopping and bouncing," he said. "We had a red with about eight laps to go. I guess the left rear shock came off the arm so I raced most of it without the left rear shock. We were able to drive up to seventh by the end of it so that was pretty good given where we started and the problem we had with the car."

Estenson has a tripleheader on tap this weekend with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., on Friday and Saturday before heading to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday. Estenson ranks third in the championship standings at Huset's Speedway.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 28 - Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D. - Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 1 (3).

June 30 - Casino Speedway in Watertown, S.D. - Heat race: DNF (3); B Main: 1 (5); Feature: 7 (21).

SEASON STATS -

17 races, 2 wins, 3 top fives, 8 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., for the Independence Celebration with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

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"Truline is a very respected company that has focused on exceeding expectations both with its services as well as the way people are treated," Estenson said. "We're thrilled to have the support of Truline and we look forward to a successful year together."

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

 

 

Hagar Nets 10 th Top 10 of Season on Tricky Track During USCS Series Event

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (July 2, 2024) - Derek Hagar posted his 10 th top-10 result of the season last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway.

Hagar advanced from sixth to fourth place in a heat race and from 10 th to seventh place in the USCS Series main event.

"The pill draw was man's best friend," he said. "If you could start up front and on the outside you were gold. The track was so hard and there was a lot of water on it so it stayed greasy all night. It finally started moving down about halfway through the feature and it was wide open from there on out. I passed three cars on the start and that was all she wrote."

The result snapped a six-race streak of podium finishes.

Hagar gets the opportunity to bounce back quickly with USCS Series races this Wednesday at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss., and Thursday at Clayhill Motorsports Park in Atwood, Tenn.

"We've had good success at both of those tracks," he said. "I love Magnolia and am really looking forward to getting back there. The weather isn't looking as good for Thursday. Our goal is to race, but we'll play it by ear to see what Mother Nature throws at us."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 29 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 4 (6); Feature: 7 (10).

SEASON STATS -

15 races, 6 wins, 8 top fives, 10 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 12 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss., and Thursday at Clayhill Motorsports Park in Atwood, Tenn., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines

DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.

"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Mallett Grateful for Opportunity to Shine With Brandon Anderson Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions - TULSA, Okla. (July 2, 2024) - Jordon Mallett wrapped up his driving duties for Brandon Anderson Motorsports last weekend during an ASCS National Tour doubleheader at Tulsa Speedway.

Mallett ended his time behind the wheel with one win, three top fives and seven top 10s in eight feature races.

"I'm grateful for the phone call and the opportunity to drive for them," he said. "They brought me in and treated me like family. This sport is a vicious sport and it's really cool when things work out and you can mesh with people. I felt we did a really good job of all meshing from the start. They gave us the equipment and resources to not only be fast and competitive each night, but to win. I felt I was able to do the job I was tasked with to the best of my ability. It's not easy to jump in someone else's car and to only have one night in eight races of finishing outside the top 10 showed how well we gelled."

Last weekend got off to a frustrating start with Mallett qualifying seventh quickest in his group. He placed seventh in a heat race and fifth in the B Main to transfer into the back of the main event. Mallett gained a pair of positions in the feature to end 18th.

"It was one of those nights when we just didn't seem to be good," he said. "We timed in terrible and just struggled to find balance at that track. It happens from time to time.

"That was the worst qualifying I'd had with the team. We hadn't qualified outside the top two in our group other than once or twice. We were buried and had to start at the back in all the races. That place is tough to pass on so if you get behind in qualifying you're really in a bad spot. Once our qualifying result was off like it was we knew it was going to be an uphill battle all night and it was."

Mallett rebounded on Saturday as he qualified third quickest in his group and won a heat race to advance into the dash. Unfortunately, rain wiped out the remainder of the racing program.

"It's a very humbling sport and I've learned you have to have a short memory," he said. "We worked on it Saturday and changed up quite a bit of stuff on the race car knowing what we'd dealt with the night before. We came out swinging more at our normal stride. I felt we had a really, really good race car and then the rain came. That was a disappointing way to end the night because I felt we had a car that could contend."

Mallett plans to take this weekend off before he returns to his sprint car July 13 at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 28 - Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 7 (6); B Main: 5 (6); Feature: 18 (20).

June 29 - Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: Rained Out (6).

SEASON STATS -

12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 12 top 20s

UP NEXT -

July 13 at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Miss., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

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"Water for Christ goes to Africa and other third-world countries to drill fresh-water wells where there is no access to fresh or clean water," Mallett said. "We're trying to raise awareness so they can continue to do what they do and hopefully on a larger scale."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Alex Pokorski tallies third top-10, eyes Eagle River jaunt

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 2, 2024 – After exhibiting plenty of speed right of the box, Alex Pokorski held tight throughout the night to secure his third top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season behind the wheel of the No, 4 Akright Auto Racing Team car in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29.

The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car competitor opened the night by ripping off the overall fastest time in group qualifying among the 24 cars in the field with a lap of 13.363 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Award recipient started fourth and came home second in the first 10-lap High Limit heat race.

Pokorski rolled off eighth in the 25-lap MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main and hung around the top-10 on a tricky dry, slick and dusty racing surface throughout the event. The West Bend, Wis. driver rallied in the latter stages of the race to secure a seventh-place finish in a race won by Robbie Pribnow.

The result was Pokorski’s third top-10 A-main showing in five MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car main events during the 2024 campaign.

“The night started very well and we had a solid car all night,” Pokorski said. “Unfortunately, doing well early starts us mid-pack for the feature. I wish we were able to get past a few more cars in the feature, but that's racing sometimes.”

Paul Pokorski made his third start of the 2024 season behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.

Paul qualified 16th overall with a lap of 13.986 seconds before starting and finishing seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race. The 32nd-year driver then topped off the night by advancing three positions from the 17th starting position to finish 14th in the 25-lap main event.

“I thought the car was okay in qualifying in the heat race,” Paul said. “It wasn’t spot on, but it was okay. We made pretty big changes throughout the night and the crew worked really hard. The track was kind of different than most other nights and I thought pretty good considering all the rain we’ve had.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to make its second trip to Eagle River Speedway for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event on Saturday, July 6 in Eagle River, Wis.

Also on the card are 600 Micro Sprints, 300 Junior Sprints, B Mods and the Milwaukee Stock Car Association Vintage Modifieds.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team will then return to The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.

In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Bonafide Security Solutions

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to welcome Bonafide Security Solutions as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Based in Brookfield, Wis., Bonafide Security Solutions is Wisconsin's premier source of commercial and residential security hardware and services, offering safes, vaults, locks, surveillance, alarms, security systems, banking security equipment, master keys, deadbolt locks, padlocks and more.

Bonafide Security Solutions supports its clients with expert delivery, installation of products and prompt service from experienced fully licensed, bonded and insured professionals. Customers also benefit from Bonafide Security Solution’s high level of integrity and professionalism, which make the company a trusted business partner.

To contact Bonafide Security Solutions, call 262-790-9400, email service@bonafidesafe.com or visit http://bonafidesafe.com/

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 6 – Eagle River Speedway, Eagle River, Wis. (MSA 360)

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 1

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3

Heat Race Victories – 1

Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski

Akright Auto Racing Team 4

410 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2

Interstate Racing Association Events – 2

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Dash Appearances – 0

Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski

Akright Auto 53A

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Drives Forward During Double Duty at Knoxville Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson nearly recorded a pair of top-10 results at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday when he did double duty at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World.'

Johnson's best outing came in his own 410ci winged sprint car. He qualified 12 th quickest and advanced from third to second place in a heat race and from 10 th to eighth place in the main event.

"I felt it went pretty well," he said. "Even though we went out late in qualifying we laid down a decent lap. We had a decent starting spot in the heat race and got by a car to run second. That put us starting 10 th in the feature.

"I didn't get the greatest start. And I missed the bottom a couple of times and let a few cars get by me. I used a late-race caution to my advantage to get back to eighth. All in all, it was a solid night."

Johnson put together a strong charge while piloting a 360ci winged sprint car for Dennis Gainey.

"We qualified pretty well, but mistakes happen and we had the wrong tire on so we were disqualified," he said. "I passed a couple of cars in the heat race. Then in the B Main I passed a couple and lucked out with some cautions."

Johnson maneuvered from ninth to sixth place in a heat race and from ninth to third place in the B Main to transfer into the rear of the A Main.

"In the feature I was able to use the top, middle and bottom to pass cars when I needed," he said. "Going from 23 rd to 11 th isn't bad considering we got no points for qualifying."

The run that gained a dozen spots was the second-most positions improved in the race.

Johnson will return to Knoxville Raceway this Saturday to drive for Gainey before he ventures to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday to pilot his sprint car. Johnson currently leads the championship standings at the high-banked track.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 29 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (410 sprint car) - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 8 (10).

June 29 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: DQ; Heat race: 6 (9); B Main: 3 (9); Feature: 11 (23).

SEASON STATS -

18 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 13 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 15 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Folkens Brothers Trucking

Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com .

"I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking," Johnson said. "To look at a list of the drivers they've supported over the years, it's an honor to be aligned with them. We're very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Aiming for Fourth Straight 360 Sprint Car Win at Skagit During Final Summer Nationals Tune-Up

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (July 2, 2024) - Trey Starks is heading to Skagit Speedway this Saturday for one last tune-up for the Bob's Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals.

The marquee event that pays $15,000 to win - one of the biggest payouts across the country for 360ci winged sprint cars - will be hosted by the track during the final weekend of July.

"We'll be using this Saturday as our last tune-up for the Summer Nationals," he said. "We've had good success at the track this season, especially in our 360 car. Hopefully we can put together another strong night to head into Summer Nationals on a roll."

Starks has won all three 360 sprint car races at Skagit Speedway this season to build a 68-point lead in the championship standings.

He competed in a 410 race at the track last Saturday, setting quick time in qualifying before advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race. Starks drew the outside front row for the main event.

"We had an initial start, which I got the lead," he said. "Unfortunately, there was a caution before a lap was completed. We had a second start. Me and another driver were racing hard on the top when I got over the cushion and spun around. The caution came out and we went to the back. On the third start of the race, and I haven't figured out how it happened, but we went to take off and right before we came out of turn four the car in front of me waved his hand and pulled out of the way so I pulled under him. We went into turn one and the car in front of me either stopped or was going caution speed. I climbed his left rear and tipped over. Then it started pouring."

The feature was rained out before it was completed.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 29 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: Rained Out (2).

SEASON STATS -

15 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 14 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Record Podium at Cedar Lake Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (July 2, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel captured his 17 th podium result of the season last Saturday during the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular hosted by Cedar Lake Speedway.

The two-race weekend was cut in half after Friday's program rained out. Gravel was efficient throughout Saturday's show. He qualified third quickest and won a heat race - his 18 th of the season - to advance into the dash. Gravel then finished where he started - second - to garner the outside front row starting position in the main event.

"I thought it went well drawing a late pill and qualifying well," he said. "We won the heat race and got a good dash draw. The track had some character. We had some flashes of doing some good things, but came up a little bit short."

Gravel battled between second and third throughout the race before ending third.

"There's a couple of little things I could have done on the track different and the same with the car," he said. "Logan (Schuchart) was really fast in open air. I felt we could keep up on the bottom, but it just seemed we couldn't make as much speed on the top.

"It's always good to be on the podium. We didn't lead any laps, but we were close. It was a decent podium. We're not ecstatic over it, but we're not upset as well."

Gravel will take this weekend off before resuming World of Outlaws competition July 10 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., during the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and July 12-13 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., during the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40.

Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 58 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 29 - Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (2).

SEASON STATS -

32 races, 9 wins, 22 top fives, 28 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s

UP NEXT -

July 10 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., for the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial and July 12-13 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Jackson Motorplex Gearing Up for World of Outlaws at FENDT Jackson Nationals Next Month

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (July 2, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is only a few weeks away from visiting Jackson Motorplex for one of the top events of the season.

The dirt oval hosts the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals Aug. 15-17 with the World of Outlaws finale paying $25,000 to win and $2,000 to start.

The Midwest Sprint Touring Series and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing kick off the tripleheader on Aug. 15 with the 360ci winged sprint car main event paying $3,000 to win.

The World of Outlaws will take stage the next two nights with the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing having a $2,500-to-win feature on Aug. 16 and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series a $5,000-to-win main event on Aug. 17.

A dozen drivers are committed to the World of Outlaws this season with the top seven each earning at least one victory so far this year. David Gravel leads the way with nine trips to Victory Lane.

Gravel is also the championship leader by 58 points over Donny Schatz. Carson Macedo is 80 points behind Gravel with Giovanni Scelzi 94 points out of the top spot.

Buddy Kofoid (148 points back), Logan Schuchart (180 points back) and Sheldon Haudenschild (242 points back) are drivers who have produced a triumph and are within 250 points of the top spot in the championship standings entering July.

Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Landon Crawley, Kraig Kinser and Bill Rose are other full-time World of Outlaws competitors.

Tickets to see 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' at Jackson Motorplex are on sale at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

The Jackson Motorplex season opener is Friday, July 12, for the Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing.

UP NEXT -

July 12 for Joel Pingeon Trucking 410 Shootout presented by C & B Operations featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

 

 

Post pads notebook with solid PDTR run

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 2, 2024 – Negotiating a tricky track surface with the poise of a seasoned veteran gave Randy Post the opportunity to add to his stockpile of valued information for future implementation in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29.

In his third full PDTR program of the 2024 campaign, Post opened the night by timing in 19th in the 24-car field with a lap of 14.288 seconds.

The third-year Sprint Car racer then started fifth and placed seventh in the third PDTR-MSA eight-lap heat race, which was contested on a significantly undulating track surface.

“Qualifying went well,” Post said. “The car was a touch loose. We could have adjusted better for the track. The heat race was a mess. There were cars almost spinning all over on the start. That caused us to lose a spot right away, but the car felt good.”

After a track rework yielded a more level racing surface, the Oostburg, Wis. competitor started and finished 19th in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event, which was won by Robbie Pribnow.

“The feature went really well for it being a one-lane track,” Post said. “We tried finding different lines that worked. However, we just lost spots as soon as we came off the bottom. I would like to give the track crew huge props for helping to make the track smoother than it was in the heats. They did the best they could with the time they had and I appreciate them.”

The Randy Post Racing Team is set to take a short break from competition to address chassis and motor issues.

“We won’t be heading to Eagle River for the MSA race this Saturday,” he said. “I found out on Sunday morning that our chassis broke on Saturday night. So, we are going to get it up to R&H and see if we can have it back in time before the July 13th race at Plymouth. We also have some motor issues that need to be addressed before the next race.”

After taking the upcoming weekend off, the Randy Post Racing team is scheduled to return to action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.

In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto, Oostburg Automotive and Progress Manufacturing Inc.

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Randy Post Racing is pleased to have Akright Auto back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)

Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 4

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 5

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1

Top 20 A Main Finishes – 4

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Tanner Carrick 7th at Silver Dollar Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning to action in California over the weekend, Tanner Carrick recorded a seventh-place finish at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday night before a part in Saturday’s feature resulted in a DNF.

“We just have had some bad luck the last couple of weeks that we really need to shake,” Tanner Carrick said. “We have a fast racecar, but some things are just out of your control.”

Kicking the week off at the Brownell/Herseth Memorial on Friday night, Carrick timed the CVC/Cemex/CA Waterfowl backed No. 83T entry in third quickest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Carrick’s third place finish moved him into the Dash where a third place finish there lined him up in the second row of the feature event.

A wild start to the feature, saw the field eventually start the race single file after a couple of stoppages prior to completing one lap. Once underway, Carrick jumped ito a second but a misstep saw him get out of shape and slip all the way back to 11th.

Once he regrouped, the Lincoln, CA pilot worked into ninth by the seventh lap and settled in as we worked around the tricky surface. Getting into eighth at the halfway point of the feature event, Carrick continued to battle and worked into seventh with just a few laps left in the feature event.

Hanging on to seventh, Carrick took the checkered flag with a Top-10 and turned his attention to Saturday’s David Tarter Memorial.

With 30 cars on hand for Saturday’s program, Carrick by timing in 11th quickest in his qualifying flight before a fourth place finish in his heat race locked him directly into the 35-lap feature event.

Taking the green flag from the 15th starting position, Carrick’s feature event was ultimately cut short. Getting off to a good start Carrick was able to make up ground early as he worked around the slick racing surface. Taking advantage of a couple of early cautions, Carrick was up into the Top-10 when an open red flag was needed on the 15th lap.

Continuing to run in 10th, Carrick worked his way into ninth on the 22nd lap, and just as he did, issues arose on the left front corner of his car, and his night came to an end 12-laps before the finish.

“Unfortuantely the studs ripped off the left front brake caliper during Saturday’s feature,” Tanner Carrick said. “I felt good all night, but that is just some of the bad luck we have been dealing with.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 34, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 17, Top 10’s: 22

ON TAP: Carrick will drop the 360ci powerplant in this week as he heads to Placerville Speedway on Thursday night.

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

 

 

POWRi National & West Midget Leagues Prepare For Independence Celebrations At Lake Ozark Speedway

Belleville, IL. (6/23/24) Rousing the anticipation surrounding the Fourth of July weekend with on-track jubilations and celebrations, the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues will next compete in one of the most highly anticipated two-day nights of thrills in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV at Lake Ozark Speedway on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.

Commencing into the holiday on Friday, July 5th with a return to Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are set to include the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, as well as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.

Concluding the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to honoring one of the most decorated and renowned wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues, the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League

Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.

Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496389.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390527.

All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League Primes For Lake Ozark Speedway Independence Celebrations

Belleville, IL. (6/3/24) Stimulating the Fourth of July weekend with on-track jubilations and celebrations, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next compete in one of the most highly anticipated two-day on-track nights of battles and thrills in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV at Lake Ozark Speedway on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.

Launching into the holiday on Friday, July 5th in a return to the sanctioning home facility in Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are set to include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League as well as the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.

Concluding the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to honoring one of the most decorated and renowned wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League

Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.

Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496389.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390527.

All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

POWRi War Prepares For Independence Celebrations At Lake Ozark Speedway

Belleville, IL. (6/23/24) Challenging into the Fourth of July weekend of on-track exhilarations and commemorations, the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League will next witness the revisit of one of the most highly anticipated double-dip of non-wing battles in the Independence Celebrations presented by Start2Finish TV events at Lake Ozark Speedway on July 5-6.

Opening the holiday Weekend on Friday, July 5th with a return to the sanctioning home facility in Lake Ozark Speedway’s Independence Celebrations presented by S2F TV. Classes scheduled for competition are slated to include the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League, POWRi National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.

Wrapping up the commemorative weekend with a celebration of life and accomplishments on Saturday, July 6th, Lake Ozark Speedway will continue the Independence Celebrations in addition to yearly honors of one of the most iconic wheelmen from the Show-Me-State in the ‘Jason Russell Memorial’ with the headlining POWRi Late Models. Classes scheduled for the event will also include the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, and the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League

Friday, July 5 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496386.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390509.

Saturday, July 6 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Independence Celebrations Details:
Pits Open: 1:00 PM
Driver Registration: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Driver's Meeting: 6:00 PM
Engine Heat: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:45 PM
Racing to Follow

Full event details including prices can be found online at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496389.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1863/tickets/1390527.

All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms | 50 Twiggy Lane Eldon, MO 65026 | 314-267-4944.

All-encompassing exclusive content, LIVE and ON-Demand Streaming, and original programming all on a growing network is just a click away with Start2Finish | www.s2ftv.com.

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

 

 

FIFTY-FIVE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES THE REVIVAL OF FRED BROWNFIELD’S NORTHERN SPEEDWEEK TOUR

Fifty-Five Promotions proudly announces the revival of Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour. This exciting development came to fruition in November when the team recognized the potential to launch a 360 sprint car series in the Pacific Northwest. With diligent efforts, they connected with tracks across Washington and Oregon to orchestrate the tour. In a respectful tribute to the late Fred Brownfield, whose contributions significantly shaped dirt track racing in the region, the team sought and received approval from Debbie Brownfield to honor his legacy and naming the tour after him. The tour is set to commence on July, 20th with a two-day event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma WA. The Hall of Fame Tribute 360 Battle Royale begins Saturday, July 20th paying $3,000 to the winner and concludes Sunday, July 21st paying $5,000 to the winner. The tour then proceeds to Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR on Tuesday, July 23rd, before heading off to race at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR on Wednesday, July 24th. Capping off the tour is a two-day event at Skagit Speedway in Alger, WA on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th for the Bob’s Burgers and Brew 360 Summer Nationals, where competitors will vie for the 5th highest paying 360 race in the country, paying $15,000 to the winner. Fred Brownfield’s Northern Speedweek Tour is also set to feature one of the most generous points funds, rewarding the top competitors with substantial prizes, ensuring an exhilarating series that honors a racing legend. Additional information pertaining to the rules package and format will be released on Tuesday, July 2. Speedweek Points Fund Payout 1st place $9,200 2nd place $4,000 3rd place $2,000 4th place $1,000 5th place $500

For questions, please email info@SkagitSpeedway.com

 

 

SOUTHERN SHOOTOUT SERIES ANNOUNCES ‘25 SKED; INCLUDES MSR CO-SANCTION

July 1, 2024 – Lakeland, Florida – The BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series today announced their 2025 schedule. Keeping with a familiar theme, the series announced their 2025 season schedule earlier than most to give teams plenty of time to plan their 2025 season and secure possible sponsorship. The series is set to embark on its tenth season in 2025.

The schedule features 15 dates at Auburndale and Citrus County Speedway’s. Citrus County Speedway will host the series on 8 occasions while Auburndale is set to host the series on 7 occasions. All events will be 40-lap winged events in 2025 except for a couple special events.

The 10th anniversary season will kick off February 1, 2025, at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida and conclude December 13, 2025, at the same venue.

The schedule includes a couple of crown jewel events. The 4th annual Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 returns to Citrus County Speedway on November 8. A multi-day co-sanctioned event with the Must See Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts returns in 2025 and moves to Auburndale Speedway March 15, 2025. The initial co-sanction between the two series early this year proved popular and both series have made an agreement for the cooperation to continue in 2025.

Details and purse format for this special event will be announced shortly. It is expected to be an epic North / South Shootout event much like it was in the spring, bringing MSR’s national drivers to battle the sunshine state drivers for ultimate bragging rights.

2025 will mark the tenth anniversary of the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series. In the eight seasons contested so far, John Inman is the only driver to have won the series championship more than once. The series has become one of the most competitive pavement sprint car series in the country. Other champions in series history include Dave Steele, Johnny Gilbertson, Troy DeCaire, Sport Allen, Davey Hamilton Jr., and Daniel Miller.

2025 SEASON SCHEDULE

2/1 – Citrus County Speedway

3/15 – Auburndale Speedway (MSR co-sanction multi-day dates TBA)

4/12 – Auburndale Speedway

4/26 – Citrus County Speedway

5/10 – Auburndale Speedway

5/31 – Citrus County Speedway

6/14 – Auburndale Speedway

6/28 – Citrus County Speedway

8/9 – Auburndale Speedway

9/13 – Auburndale Speedway

9/27 – Citrus County Speedway

10/18 – Citrus County Speedway

11-8 – Citrus County Speedway (4th annual Sandi DeCaire Classic 41)

12/6 – Auburndale Speedway
12/13 – Citrus County Speedway

 

 

Austin Torgerson 10th at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night after taking part in the Dave Bradway Memorial at the beginning of the month, Austin Torgerson put together a solid showing as he scored a 10th place finish.

With 23 cars checking in and taking part in the track’s annual Kid’s Bike Night, Torgerson got the night underway by timing in 15th fastest in time trials.

Lining up fifth in his heat race, the Glendale, AZ driver hooked up in a torrid battle with his younger brother, Ashton who ran ahead of him in fourth. Working the low side, Torgerson pulled even with his brother, but did not quite have the drive he needed to overtake the position.

Finishing fifth, Torgerson then turned his attention to the 25-lap feature event where he was slated to take the green flag from 15th starting spot.

From the eighth row, Torgerson drover a very smart race on the extremely slick Placerville Speedway surface.

Taking advantage of a lap 2 tangle that took place in front of him, Torgerson was quickly into 11th when the race went back to green.

Slipping back to 13th during an extended green flag run, He was able to race back into 11th by the 14th lap. Continuing to fight for track position, Torgerson broke into the Top-10 with just six laps left in the race.

Settling into 10th as the final laps clicked off, Torgerson took the checkered flag and capped the weekend off in 10th.

ON TAP: Austin Torgerson will get back to Micro Sprint action this week as he will take part in CA Speedweek which kicks off on Tuesday. The week long event is in Lemoore, CA to open before heading to Visalia, CA on Wednesday night and then to Stockton, CA on Friday and Saturday.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-36, Wins-6, Top 5’s-11, Top 10’s-15

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

 

 

Tony Gomes Tallies 6th Place Finish at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back to the famed bullring in Placerville, CA, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports had another solid night on the hill as Gomes scored a sixth place finish.

“It wasn’t the best night for us, it wasn’t bad by any means, but we all want to finish a few spots better,” Tony Gomes said. “I am really happy that we have a quick turnaround this week and we get to try again on Thursday and then hopefully again on Saturday night.”

With 23 cars on hand for John Padjen Kids Bike Night, Gomes kicked the night off by timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in fourth quickest in qualifying time trials.

A three-heat program was utilized on Saturday night, and Gomes found himself on the front row of his heat race where he needed to score a win to earn a spot in the redraw.

Getting the jump, the red flag was needed for a rollover, and it turned into an extended stoppage as a medical emergency in the grandstands needed the attention of the EMT’s.

Once the action resumed, Gomes was back on the throttle as he powered to the lead and never looked back. Picking up the win, he earned a spot in the redraw where the six pill put him in the third row of the 25-lap feature.

Moving into fourth after a lap two incident took out a pair of drivers that were running ahead of him, Gomes flirted with taking over the third position but settled into fourth.

Slipping back to fifth, Gomes fell to sixth on a lap 11 restart and then found himself on a battle for the Top-Five as he swapped the spot the next few laps. Losing the battle, Gomes settled into sixth and fell to seventh on the 23rd lap but was right back up into sixth a lap later as he chased after Ashton Torgerson and Austin Wood.

Making a couple late attempts to get into the Top-Five, Gomes capped his night off with a sixth place finish.

“My guys definitely worked hard to give us the best shot in the feature, we were just a little off,” Gomes said. “Big thanks to Cody, John, and Bobby for always working so hard, busting their butts. Also, thanks to Cody and Mandi for their continued support. Excited to get right back up to Placerville on Thursday.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports and Tony Gomes will be at Placerville Speedway on July 4th, and then again on the sixth.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-7, Wins-0, Top 5’s-1, Top 10’s-6

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

Andy Forsberg Pockets Pair of Runner Up Finishes Over the Weekend

PETERSEN MEDIA: Andy Forsberg and the PHR Racing team had another strong weekend in Northern California. Running in both 410ci and 360ci competition over the weekend, the Auburn, CA driver recorded two second place finishes.

“Overall it was another strong weekend for our race team,” Andy Forsberg said. “Friday night the track was a little interesting with it being super slick on one end and very heavy on the other. You basically had to gear up for one end or other and hang on at the opposite end.”

Heading to Chico, CA on Friday night for the Brownell/Herseth Memorial, Forsberg bolted his 410ci powerplant in and kicked the night off by timing in sixth fastest in time trials.

Needing to pick up the win to qualify for the redraw, Forsberg’s second place finish lined the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax entry up eighth in the feature event.

When the feature came to life, Forsberg was able to begin working his way forward as he raced into the Top-5 by the fifth lap, and was into fourth on the seventh stanza. Running in fourth for 10-laps, Forsberg worked into second on the 17th lap and began to chase after Cole Macedo.

Closing in on Macedo in lapped traffic as the laps wound down, Forsberg was able to erase is gap but didn’t have enough time to mount a challenge for the top spot as he ended up with a second place finish.

Heading back to the Auburn, CA shop, the team swapped to their 360ci car and headed to Placerville Speedway on Saturday for weekly points action.

Timing in eighth fastest in time trials, Forsberg again needed to win his heat race to earn a berth in the redraw, but another second place finish put him seventh on the starting grid for the 25-lap finale.

A good start to the race saw Forsberg jump into fourth on the opening lap, and then a tangle with a few cars ahead of him jumped him into third with one lap scored officially.

Moving into second when the race came back to life, Forsberg chased after Bubba DeCaires until the yellow flew on the 10th lap and bunched the field back up.

The ensuing restart was unkind to Forsberg as he dropped a few spots and slipped back to sixth.

Getting his elbows up, Forsberg worked his way back forward and got into third on the 21st lap.

With his sights set back on DeCaires for second, a move on the final lap of the race saw him take second where he went on to finish.

“We had a really good start in the feature, but then there was a restart right around the halfway point that saw him basically give up all those spots we picked up in the early part of the race,” Forsberg said. “Fortunately, we had a really good car and I was able to make up the lost ground and we ended up getting back to a second place finish.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-19, Wins-2, Top 5’s-9, Top 10’s-10

ON TAP: Forsberg has a busy week ahead as he will be at Marysville Raceway on Wednesday, Placerville Speedway on Thursday, and then back at Placerville Speedway on Saturday.

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

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

 

 

Racing Returns to Huset's Speedway This Sunday for Metro Construction Night

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (July 1, 2024) - Huset's Speedway management has been working diligently to repair the facility since the water receded from the recent flooding that hammered the region.

Racing has been given the green light to return this Sunday for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

The MSTS 410 Sprint Cars joins the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars for the first time this season after the scheduled season opener rained out. Kaleb Johnson leads the championship standings at Huset's Speedway by 37 points over Justin Henderson with Tim Estenson ranking third - 53 points behind Johnson.

Mark Dobmeier is the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars points leader by two points over Estenson with Ryan Bickett (six points behind Dobmeier) rounding out the podium.

J.J. Zebell holds a six-point advantage over defending track champion Zach Olivier in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings with Tim Dann seven points out of the top spot.

Tyler Rabenberg is three points ahead of Koby Werkmeister with Brady Donnohue and Jacob Peterson both 12 points behind the leader in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Event tickets for all remaining Huset's Speedway events this season be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

Sunday for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

Schatz hard charges for top-five at Cedar Lake; Wisconsin trio to kick-off WoO July campaign
 

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4254 (-58)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, June 28th-29th
Event: Independence Spectacular
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: 4th (10th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 1, 2024) – Friday’s festivities may have been washed away by Mother Nature, but Saturday went on as planned, as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series resumed their 2024 campaign with a visit to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29. Donny Schatz, a ten-time World of Outlaws champion who is currently second in the 2024 title chase, concluded the Independence Spectacular with his 15th top-five of the season, doing so with a fourth-place result after starting from the outside of row five.

Impressive enough, the six-position charge was good enough to secure the Fargo, North Dakota, native the evening’s Hard Charger Award – given to the driver who advances the most feature positions. Schatz kicked-off preliminary competition with the tenth-fastest qualifying time overall, followed by a fourth-place finish during his respective heat race.

As noted, Schatz is currently second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase, trailing David Gravel by a mere 58 markers heading into a busy July slate. Schatz owns 27 top-ten appearances in 31 World of Outlaws contests, 15 of which within the top-five, as well as a pair of victories – his most recent in Pevely, Missouri.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with an off weekend, followed by a trio of Badger State starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13).

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 31
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 15
Top-10s: 27

 

Xavier Doney pleased with High Limit performances; Natalie Doney finds top-ten at Double-X
 

POWRi double highlights Independence Day weekend agenda

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (July 1, 2024) – It was a stout week in the Show-Me State for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and Doney-Lawson Racing, and despite the fierce competition, their performances were powerful, highlighting all outcomes with a top-ten accomplished by Natalie in a 305ci sprint car start at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.

Natalie, who finished sixth in the $1,200-to-win 305 staple, is certainly no stranger to rock-solid performances in her home state of Missouri, earning three top-tens during the month of June alone including a fourth-place result at Nevada Speedway on Saturday, June 15.

Xavier Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, No. 74 sprint car, may have missed the top-ten in his recent week of competition, but the overall outcome was just as impressive, concluding Lucas Oil Speedway’s High Limit Racing Diamond Classic preliminary with a 16th-place score on Friday, June 28.

Competing with some of the best open wheel aces in the country including James McFadden, Brad Sweet, and eventual winner, Tyler Courtney, Doney started tenth on the evening’s A-Main grid, securing his place within the Diamond Classic main event with a runner-up finish during heat race competition.

Xavier’s Lucas Oil Speedway conclusion was his best of the week, ending Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl, also featuring the High Limit Racing “High Rollers,” with a B-Main appearance on Wednesday, June 26; he advanced two positions from ninth to finish seventh.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Xavier Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 campaign with POWRI 410 Outlaw Sprint and POWRi WAR Sprint starts at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.

Natalie Doney and Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will continue their 2024 305ci sprint car campaign with upcoming starts at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, and Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. Finished sixth at Double-X Speedway in California, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

Big Wheel podiums at Beaver Dam; WoO Wisconsin invasion looms
 

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Mother Nature may have ruined Big Wheel’s Friday visit to Outagamie, but Saturday’s visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, went on as planned, concluding the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series program with a podium performance – his second podium in less than a week.

Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished third in the aforementioned podium outcome, improving six positions after commencing action from row five. Impressive enough, Thiel’s entire preliminary effort was noteworthy, launching action with the fastest qualifying time of the night, followed by a third-place finish during heat race competition.

As noted, Thiel’s podium was his second in less than a week, also finishing third at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Podiums obviously included, Thiel’s top-five count now stands at seven on the season.

“Happy with our efforts at Beaver Dam. The guys have been working really hard on our program, so I’m happy to see everything paying off,” Thiel stated. “An early draw really set the tone for us, and to set quick time was really motivating, as well…we were struggling in that department. I think we were good enough to win, just ran out of laps. We’ll work to put this momentum to use when the Outlaws come to town.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with an off weekend, followed by World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13).

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 7
Top-Tens: 12

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23. Finished third during IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 29.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

Westfall to continue USAC season with starts in Illinois and Indiana
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 1, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

FOREST, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – It was an elbows-up weekend at Macon Speedway for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, and although the Buckeye State wheelmen were shy of the top-ten in each of their weekend outings, there were plenty of positives to consider, ultimately highlighting the Top Gun doubleheader with a three-position charge to 12th on Friday, June 29.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M non-wing sprinter, kicked-off his weekend at the Macon bullring with a 16th-place score on Friday, June 28.

Although a few days until competition resumes, Westfall’s USAC schedule will return to Illinois on Wednesday, July 3.

“A so-so weekend for the team. We wanted a little bit more out of our performances, especially after coming off of a win. But we’ll work to get a better start on our July schedule on Wednesday,” Matt Westfall explained. “Regardless, a big thanks to Ray Marshall and all of Ray Marshall Motorsports. He allows us to go out and do this every weekend and I’m privileged to be a part of it.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with upcoming starts in Illinois and Indiana. The team will visit Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 3, followed by a doubleheader at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.

 

Brown scores $6,000 at Knoxville; Will return to Sprint Car Capital of the World July 6
By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 1, 2024) – Brown’s weekend may have commenced on the wrong foot, but things improved in a hurry for the Higginsville, Missouri, native, eventually concluding the last weekend of June with a triumph at the Sprint Car Capital of the World on Saturday, June 29. Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, launched his winning effort from fifth on the grid, taking command from Emerson Axsom following a restart with four to go.

Although it was Brown’s first win of the season, the victory was the 66th of his career at Knoxville Raceway, kicking off preliminary competition with the second-fastest qualifying time followed by a runner-up finish during heat race competition. Impressive enough, the team was forced to swap engines after qualifying time trials – a slight hiccup in a solid evening effort.

As noted, Brown’s weekend got underway on the wrong foot, eventually missing main event competition with High Limit Racing at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Friday, June 28.

“Overall, a great night for this Casey’s | FVP team. Our preliminary effort was almost flawless, and although we were forced to swap engines after qualifying, the guys were ready and prepared and did a phenomenal job in getting that completed,” Brown stated. “The car was really maneuverable all night long. A little bit of chaos there at the end with Austin (McCarl) and Chase (Randall) getting together, but that set up the late restart that we needed. The plan was to do the opposite of what Emerson Axsom did..he went to the bottom and I ripped the top to get it done.

“That was a much needed win for this team. It wasn’t an easy start to the season, but the guys continued to come to work with a great attitude. Chad Morgan, Justin Lawyer, Dustin Brenneman, Lath Hicks…super proud of their efforts and I’m excited to give Knoxville another go this weekend.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 6.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 15

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. Earned first victory of the season at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,300 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive price.

The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive, RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.

FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry’s highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.

ABOUT BRIAN BROWN RACING:
Brian Brown Racing is a professional winged sprint car team that is based in Grain Valley, Mo. Brian Brown, who is the owner and driver, has amassed 200+ total feature victories, as well as six track championships at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.BrianBrownRacing.com.

 

Wilson fifth at Attica; Moler, Beaver Dam, Wilmot on deck

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – Initially, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing had planned on joining the Greatest Show On Dirt at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, but with transporter issues still a threatening factor, the team elected to stay closer to home, and their decision certainly paid off, concluding their Friday visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, with another top-five.

Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, improving three positions after starting from the outside of row four. The former All Star champion, as well as former Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, now owns seven top-five appearances on the season, simultaneously increasing his top-ten count to nine.

Wilson’s preliminary effort commenced with a runner-up performance during heat race competition.

“I think once we get these bugs worked out of our truck and trailer, we should be distraction free,” Wilson admitted. “Regardless, things worked out well on Friday. The plan is to hit the road a little bit these next few weeks beginning with a trip down to Moler on Friday. The plan is to head to Wisconsin immediately after and join the Outlaws at Beaver Dam and Wilmot.”

ON DECK: Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with an OVSCA start at Moler Raceway Park in Bethel, Ohio, on Friday, July 5, followed by World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts at Beaver Dam Raceway (July 10) and Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13).

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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

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

2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 7 Top-tens: 9 Wins: 0

 

Randall and TKS Motorsports set future aim on Knoxville and Huset’s
 

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports’ June slate is officially complete, and although their last start of the month concluded short of the goal – getting caught up in a late race incident that negated their podium potential – there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a heat race victory, kicking off the evening with the eighth-fastest qualifying time overall.

Randall, driver of the Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprinter, was third at the time of the aforementioned incident, collected by a spinning Austin McCarl.

In addition, Randall and TKS Motorsports joined High Limit Racing in Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl on June 26; they were scored 16th.

“Not the way we wanted to end our month, but we know we were good on Saturday. Those things happen, and unfortunately, they are most likely going to happen again. Regardless, we’re excited to roll into the month of July,” Troy Renfro, owner of TKS Motorsports, explained. “We are very proud of Chase and what he’s been able to accomplish so far this year. We’re ready to move ahead and aim big.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with visits to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 15

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

Andrews ninth in Attica visit; Full AFCS weekend ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SANDUSKY, Ohio (July 1, 2024) – Back-to-back Attica Raceway Park starts resulted in back-to-back Attica Raceway Park top-ten finishes for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, continuing their top-ten streak with a ninth-place score on Friday, June 28.

Andrews, a former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion and ace of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, No. 15C sprint car, improved two stops to achieve his top-ten outcome, kicking off preliminary competition with the fifth-fastest time of 30 entries, racing on to finish third in his respective heat race.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature ruined any chances of repeat success on Saturday; the event was eventually canceled.

“Things are improving and we’re excited about that. Still short of where we want to be, but progress is good and we’ll continue to improve,” Andrews noted. “Just hats off to everyone who plays a part in this team. It’s been a struggle to build momentum, but you have to start somewhere. We’ll head into the AFCS pair with hopes of continuing this forward progress.”

ON DECK: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full AFCS weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6.

SPECIAL THANKS: Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/ News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 0 Top-Fives: 0 Top-Tens: 3

 

 

Eliason and RSR rally big in Wheatland; Knoxville visit ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – It was a hard-fought week in the Show-Me State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing, and despite missing the top-ten in each of their High Limit Racing starts at Lake Ozark Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which an impressive rally in Lucas Oil Speedway’s Diamond Classic opener on Friday, June 28.

Eliason, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, Xpress Laundry, No. 8 sprint car, finished 12th in the aforementioned Diamond Classic start, commencing main event competition from 26th on the main event grid. Although “Hard Charger” worthy, the Visalia, California, native just missed achieving the nightly award, as Chris Windom was able to advance 15 spots in the same main event.

Just two nights prior in Lake Ozark Speedway’s annual Beach Brawl, Eliason finished 13th, maintaining his mid-pack presence after lining up five spots better.

Saturday’s Diamond Classic finale was eventually canceled due to Mother Nature.

“Not the success we were looking for, but the highs definitely outweighed the lows and we’ll move into our July schedule relatively satisfied,” Eliason explained. “The schedule only gets bigger and better from here, so we’ll head into July with our heads up and we’ll keep working toward that next win.”

ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with a visit to the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Saturday, July 6.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.

Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 15

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

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

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

 

Reutzel victorious at Sprint Car Capital of the World; Mid-Season championship ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jul 1, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Winning has been the goal from day one, and for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), their goals have certainly been reached, once again claiming victory at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, this time nailing down a $2,000 score in the Knoxville Raceway 360 sprint car program on Saturday, June 29. The victory was Reutzel’s fourth of 2024 in the 360 ranks, simultaneously securing the 13th of his career.

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s familiar Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, No. 87 sprint car, secured his 360 triumph within the last few circuits, capitalizing on a late-race caution and ensuing restart. Impressive enough, the former three-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion started 11th on the feature grid, driving his way to a top-five position by lap six.

In addition, Reutzel finished fifth during the 410 sprint car portion of Saturday’s program, commencing competition from one spot better. The Clute, Texas, native now owns 18 top-five scores on the season, increasing his win total to seven since the start of the year.

“The track was absolutely phenomenal,” said Reutzel. “It was the best track all year, so maybe that will shut all the crybabies up who have been (complaining) about the track all year. The Dunkin’s do a great job, and you can’t tell me otherwise.”

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with Knoxville Raceway’s Mid-Season Championship on Saturday, July 6.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29.

Stats:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 18
Top-Tens: 21

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

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

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

 

 

RACING RETURNS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY ON JULY 13TH

(Perris, CA, June 30, 2024) After taking this Saturday night off, racing will return to Perris Auto Speedway on July 13th in a show headlined by the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Joining the #1 traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi will be the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprint Cars, and the PASSCAR Super Stocks and American Factory Stocks. LKQ Pick Your Part will present the next Night of Destruction on Saturday, August 10th. Spectator gates for both shows will open at 5:00 p.m. and racing will begin at 7:00.

Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway shows are available 24 hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy tickets in advance, there will be plenty available at the ticket window every race night.

The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571.

To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.

2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule

July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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

Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/

Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/

Chris’s Hauling

Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com

Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/

GAS Chassis

Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/

Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/

Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/

Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/

LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/

Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/

Mike’s Produce

Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/

Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/

Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/

Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/

Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/

Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/

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

Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/

4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/

For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.

Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl

Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/

Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/

DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.

mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.

 

 

Independence Day celebration launches big week at Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…Placerville Speedway is set to host a pair of special events this week, including the much-anticipated Freedom Fireworks showcase on Thursday, followed by Red Hawk Casino Night on Saturday July 6th.

This year’s Fourth of July Spectacular features three divisions in competition including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks.

The evening will be capped off in style with a massive fireworks display to commemorate the holiday. As always, patriotic music will be pumped out all night long via the PA system, during one of the most popular shows of the season.

Grandstand seating on July 4th is reserved. All kids 11 and under will be admitted free in the stands. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070424

Russell Motorsports Inc. offers Happy Hour until 6pm in the grandstands featuring discounted Coors Light and Coors Banquet at the beer booth. Live music will be performed by Ed Wilson pre-race from 3-6pm in the shaded entertainment zone behind the stands.

Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr. and Oakley’s Nick Baldwin bring the Winged Sprint Car, Late Model and Pure Stock point leads into the Fourth of July show respectively.

Hopkins is fresh off an impressive victory last Saturday, where he came from the rear to win his second career Placerville Winged 360 feature. Anthony Slaney captured gold in the Ltd Late Model main event last week while Kevin Jinkerson took home the Pure Stock finale.

The Freedom Fireworks event launches a busy week that also sees Placerville Speedway in action on Saturday July 6th for Red Hawk Casino Night at the races.

A four-division ‘Thunder in the Foothills’ championship program will showcase the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USAC Western States Midgets, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints.

The event on July 6th also kicks off free parking for fans every Saturday in July thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association.

Tickets and Details:

As noted, grandstand seating during the Freedom Fireworks event on Thursday July 4th is reserved. Adult tickets cost $20 while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. All kids 11 and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070424

Grandstand seating is then general admission on Saturday July 6th, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Adult tickets cost $20, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $18. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Online tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070624

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks

Saturday July 6: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints | Red Hawk Casino Night

Saturday July 13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints | Burger Night presented by Kings Meats

 

 

Empire Super Sprints CNY Speedweek Kicks Off Wednesday

By Curtis Berleue (LaFargeville, NY) | Each season, one of the most anticipated events on the Empire Super Sprints schedule is the CNY Speedweek. Consisting of five nights of action in a row at five different tracks, it is one of the most grueling yet rewarding weeks of the season for 360 sprint car drivers in the northeast.

This year’s version will kick off on Wednesday, July 3 at the Can-Am Speedway in LaFargeville, NY. Just minutes from the Canadian border, the 4/10-mile oval is the traditional CNY Speedweek kick-off venue. Last year, Jordan Poirier sat in victory lane to start the week.

The following night, Thursday July 4, the tour will head south to the Utica-Rome Speedway. While this is the first trip of the season to Utica-Rome, three ESS events were at the track last year. In 2023, Paulie Colagiovanni, Danny Varin and Matt Farnham all found victory lane at the Vernon, NY facility.

Friday night, July 5, will see the second for three scheduled ESS events in 2024 at the Brewerton Speedway in Brewerton, NY. Earlier this season, it was Danny Varin who sat in victory lane. After the action on Friday evening, drivers and crews can look forward to the annual pit party.

One night later, the stars and cars of the Empire Super Sprints will head just a few minutes up the road to the Fulton Speedway for night number four on the week, on Saturday July 6. Two ESS events have already been completed at Fulton in 2024, with Jason Barney picking up the season opener on April 26, and the Memorial Day weekend event on May 25th falling to rain.

Rounding out the week will be the first of two stops in 2024 at the Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY. Local modified ace Larry Wight has been tough to beat in a sprint car at the 3/8-mile venue in recent years, having picked up the two most recent A-Mains held in 2022 and 2023.

Each event on the CNY Speedweek calendar will see a boosted purse, with the winner earning a cool $2,500. Special CNY Speedweek merchandise will be available to purchase at the ESS apparel trailer in limited supply at each track throughout the week. Additional information for each night, including admission prices and an order of events, can be found on each track’s website/social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Wednesday, July 3 – Can-Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

Thursday, July 4 – Utica-Rome Speedway – Vernon, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

Friday, July 5 – Brewerton Speedway – Brewerton, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

Saturday, July 6 – Fulton Speedway – Fulton, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

Sunday, July 7 – Weedsport Speedway – Weedsport, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

 

 

WILMOT RACEWAY MONDAY, JULY 1 CAR LOAD/FIREWORKS NIGHT & WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINTS EVENTS JULY 11-13 NEXT AFTER JUNE 29 CANCELLATION

Mother nature wins for the fourth time out of eight scheduled oval track events at the Wilmot Raceway 1/3-mile oval on Saturday, June 29.
Track officials made the call late Saturday morning, June 29, due to over 1.5 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, combined with little sun and humid conditions, the track was too saturated.
Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway carload night Tuesday, July 2.

Next up is another event which was effected by Mother Nature as Wilmot Raceway officials moved the Independence Celebration Car Load & Fireworks Night ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again.

Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks.

On the July 1 Independence Celebration car load and fireworks night program are Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprints, B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair Bandits and Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints.

Special grandstand admission July 1 is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seat belted, paid upon entrance to the fairgrounds.

Races will still be normal start time of 6:45 p.m. Pits open at 3pm with all pit passes $30.00. Grandstands open at 5pm, hot laps at 5:45pm. Fireworks are planned around 9:15 pm.

For updated information phone trackside race line 262-862-2090, check official track website wilmotraceway.com or official Raceway Facebook page.
Find more details at: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets/1375992
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 26, 2024)--Wisconsin will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13.
In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 14. For complete information as well as camping availability, check the Wilmot Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or the official Wilmot Raceway Facebook page.
The Kenosha County Fair/Wilmot Raceway World of Outlaws weekend activities begin on Thursday, July 11 with a fish fry by Twisted Quisine Catering 5 until 8 p.m.(or while supplies last), yard games along with Wilmot Raceway Grill and The Garage open for food and beverages. Music provided by Nick Gz 5:30-9:30 p.m. This event is open to the public as well as campers.
On Friday, July 12 will feature baked goods at the Wilmot Raceway Grill 7 until 9 a.m. Lunch will be available 1 until 5 p.m. at Raceway Grill with The Garage open. A scavenger hunt for youngsters is planned. Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Nashville recording artist Eli Agler & The Faster Horses will perform a concert commencing 30 minutes following conclusion of the race program.
Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast at $10 per person ages 7 and over. Campers receive 4 complimentary pancake breakfast tickets.
Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Hartland, Wis. home, World of Outlaws Rookie contender, 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410 Winged Sprint Car Champion, and 11-time IRA Winged Sprint Car Champion will have his car on display and sign autographs 8 until 9 a.m.
Raceway Grill and The Garage will be open serving lunch and beverages 2 until 5 p.m.
Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands at 4 p.m. Best Dressed Race Gear Contest will be held when stands open.
Red Rock It Band will perform a concert 30 minutes following conclusions of the race program.
For ticket or pit pass information, contact SLS promotions which is leasing the facility for the race event.
WingLESS Sprints are on the program both days.
For information or updates on Wilmot Raceway events or camping, phone trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or official Raceway Facebook page.

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The World of Outlaws two-day event will see the best Sprint Car drivers in the country battle for $12,000 paydays both nights at the 1/3-mile track.

California’s Carson Macedo, who’s in contention for the 2024 World of Outlaws title, has turned Wilmot into one of his best tracks, having won the last two Series races there. His win last year started a resurgence for the Jason Johnson Racing driver after a crash a few weeks earlier.

The event will be the final home state weekend for Wisconsin resident Bill Balog. He’s a 23-time winner at Wilmot, most recently winning with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in August last year.

In his first return to Wisconsin this year, Balog finished eighth at Beaver Dam Raceway.

They’ll be joined by the likes of 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz – who won at Wilmot in 2019 – current Series points leader David Gravel – who has four Series wins at Wilmot – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Logan Schuchart and more.

EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 12-13
Location – Wilmot, WI
Track Record – 12.397 seconds by Mike Reinke on Aug. 21, 2021

Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow

Tickets – Available HERE
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Last Race Video Recap (July 8, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ9PfqcaZA

Previous World of Outlaws winners at Wilmot –
2023 – Carson Macedo on July 8
2022 – Carson Macedo on July 9
2021 – Brad Sweet on July 10
2020 –David Gravel on July 11
2019 – Donny Schatz on July 13
2018 – Brent Marks on June 2
2017 – David Gravel on July 29
2016 – David Gravel on July 30
2014 – David Gravel on May 9
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 1
2006 – Mark Dobmeier on Oct. 14

 

 

Rain postpones Night 2 of Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (June 29, 2024) - A heavy downpour immediately after qualifying with a strong thunderstorm soon following forced postponement of Saturday night's Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Kubota High Limit Racing and Lucas Oil Speedway officials are searching for a viable makeup date later in the season. Follow the Lucas Oil Speedway Facebook page and the Kubota High Limit Racing Facebook page for updates in the near future.

Tickets will be good for the makeup date or equal value of any other event on the Lucas Oil Speedway schedule. Pit pass armbands are good for any event of equal value for 12 months.

Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis won the Kubota High Limit Series feature on Friday night, beating series points leader Brad Sweet.

Rico Abreu set a new track record on Saturday prior to the rain with a lap of 12.829 seconds during Qualifying Group B. Abreu, of St. Helena, Calif., displaced the previous mark of 12.998 held by Garet Williamson of Columbia, in the POWRi 410 Bandit Sprint Series on Aug. 19, 2023.

The Heartland Modified Tour also was scheduled to compete again on Saturday after Tyler Davis won Friday night's USRA Modified feature.

LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (June 29, 2024)

Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic

410 Winged Sprints

Qualifying Group A - 1. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:12.866[14]; 2. 8-Cory Eliason, 00:13.045[15]; 3. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:13.066[6]; 4. 12X-Roger Crockett, 00:13.083[5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.101[9]; 6. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.116[4]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell, 00:13.133[1]; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:13.150[2]; 9. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.233[12]; 10. 55-Chris Windom, 00:13.385[7]; 11. 77-Jack Wagner, 00:13.434[10]; 12. 45X-Jace Park, 00:13.496[3]; 13. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 00:13.589[8]; 14. 98P-Miles Paulus, 00:13.636[11]; 15. 8S-Steve Short, 00:13.870[13]

Qualifying Group B - 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:12.829[7]; 2. 1-Brenham Crouch, 00:12.912[11]; 3. 74-Xavier Doney, 00:12.929[5]; 4. 14-Corey Day, 00:12.933[14]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.979[10]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.023[4]; 7. 23-Garet Williamson, 00:13.080[2]; 8. 19H-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.159[8]; 9. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.376[9]; 10. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.420[3]; 11. 79-Gage Montgomery, 00:13.450[12]; 12. 73-Samuel Wagner, 00:13.539[6]; 13. 75-Tyler Blank, 00:13.807[1]; 14. 22M-Rees Moran, 00:14.051[13]

Casey's Thursday Night Thunder next: A big July 4th celebration is coming up on Thursday when Lucas Oil Speedway plays host to its annual Casey's Thursday Night Thunder Kids' Night at the Races Presented by State Tech.

All four of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Championship Series will be in action with a giant fireworks display following the racing action. A big highlight will be the Kids Bicycle Giveaway during intermission. The speedway is asking drivers, sponsors and race fans for help in donating new bicycles for youngsters ages 5-through-12 for the giveaway.

Those interested can bring bicycles to the speedway office during business hours or to the office before Thursday's races. Cash donations which will be used for the purchase of bicycles also will be accepted.

The kids can sign up at the RCR Designs Jr Fan Club table before intermission for a chance to enter a drawing for the new bicycles of various sizes.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05.

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

 

 

SHARON FALLS VICTIM TO MOTHER NATURE ON SATURDAY FOR THE 2ND TIME OF 2024

 June 29, 2024

By Mike Leone

(Hartford, OH)...For the first time since the scheduled May 11 opener, Mother Nature takes the checkered flag at Sharon Speedway. With early morning rain and a high likelihood of thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening, the decision was made to cancel Saturday night's racing program. Unfortunately it was the second time rain claimed a "Super Series" event presented by Bala Management.

There will be no racing over the 4th of July holiday. The next event will be Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 as the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Models will run a complete show each night. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods will also be on the card on Friday night, while the HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds will compete on Saturday night. For reserve tickets and advance general admission visit https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711#/?view=list&start=2024-07-01&end=2024-07-31&includePackages=true. For camping, VIP fan suite and patio suite seats visit https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/

Also, it was announced this week that the Saturday, July 20 "Steel Valley Thunder" program will feature $10 general admission, free hot dogs, and $2 beers. Stay tuned for additional details.

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

 

 

DYER MOTORSPORTS BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AND PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY RESULTS

(Yucca Valley, CA, June 27, 2024) After a tough weekend in the California Lightning Spring Car Series race at the Bakersfield Speedway, Jeff Dyer headed to Perris Auto Speedway for last Saturday night’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race. However, his night ended under a strange circumstance. Dyer and his son Seth will have this weekend off before returning to action on July 6th at the newly reopened Santa Maria Speedway.

The prior week at Bakersfield, Jeff was in a strange ride. After he detonated an engine in the #4 car at Ventura, six-time series champion Bobby Michnowicz loaned him his backup car for the race at the “Okie Bowl.” Seth, 17, was in his familiar #4JR. The teen, who presently owns family bragging rights in CLS, came into the event fourth in points. He was the seventh-fastest qualifier on the night with a lap of 15.937. Jeff, who was having some issues with his loner ride, timed in at 15.971.

For the second weekend in a row, Seth won his heat race. Jeff was matched against his youngest offspring in the same race, and placed third, directly behind his car owner, Michnowicz.

When the field rolled onto the racetrack for the main event at Bakersfield, Seth was on the pole for the second straight time. Due to his time in qualifying, Jeff started ninth. Seth sailed into the lead at the onset and set a blistering pace. Meanwhile, behind him, Jeff began putting on a show. Slicing and dicing his way from the back, he was in the top five on lap two. However, his night would come to a screeching halt on the third circuit when his engine, which was running too lean, slowed drastically, and he pulled into the infield. That saddled the California Highway Patrol officer with a frustrating 10th-place finish.

With Jeff on the sidelines for the duration, it was up to Seth to fly the family flag. He did just that. Like his win at the Imperial Raceway last October, he simply ran away from the field. By the end of the fifth lap, he had about a 1/3 straightaway advantage over the second-place car. However, the runner-up started inching closer to him on lap seven. Going into turn one on the 10th circuit, Seth’s car slowed dramatically and he coasted to a stop due to his engine dropping a valve. Instead of potentially bagging his initial win of the year, he ended up finishing ninth.

Last Saturday at Perris, Jeff was running his 410 car in the USAC/CRA Series. Things did not start out the way he wanted when his car jumped out of gear on his first qualifying lap, and he pulled into the pits. By the time he rolled back into staging, three cars were ahead of him. He would have gotten both of his laps immediately if it had only been two. Thus, he was only given one lap. Driving with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding the car in gear, he ended up 21st with a time of 18.596 .

Despite his qualifying time, Jeff placed fourth in his heat race and started 20th in the main. That is when the night unraveled. The temperature at the track in the afternoon was over 100 degrees, and the wind was blowing. The wind kept on blowing until after the main started, and the temperature was still in the low 80s. Conditions ended up being very dusty.

While his car was good, as evidenced in his heat race and at the start of the main, Jeff decided to pull in after[i] 14 laps due to the conditions. He ended up finishing 19th.

Dyer Motorsports gets this Saturday off but will return to action on July 6th at the Santa Maria Speedway. The show will include both the USAC/CRA Series and the California Lightning Sprints. Jeff will be racing the 410 with USAC/CRA for sure. He is confident that both of the lightning sprint car engines will be repaired and ready to go for the show. If only one is ready, it will go in Seth’s car, as he is still ranked fourth in CLS points.

The father-son duo from Yucca Valley, California last appeared at Santa Maria with the CLS on August 6th, 2022. Jeff finished 13th in the main, and Seth was one spot behind in 14th. Jeff's last appearance at the track with USAC/CRA was on July 3rd, 2021, and he placed 13th.

In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

 

 

BACK TO BACK 410 WEEKENDS! The KarMART CJDR 410’s celebrate Armed Forces Night!

By Erik List

After an exciting weekend for the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars are back again for another fun-filled weekend this Saturday, June 29th, for Armed Forces Night -- members of the Armed Forces get in for just $5. The Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Hornets are joining the 410 Sprint Cars this weekend. After 40-plus Sprint Cars took to Skagit Speedway last weekend, June 20-22, the 900 horse-powered machines are back this weekend. Trey Starks has won the previous two weekly 410 races last dating back to June 1st, giving him three total 410 wins at Skagit Speedway this year. Diving into the weekly points battle, Starks leads over Jason Solwold, who has moved into second place ahead of Colby Thornhill, who's in third, and Robbie Price, who has dropped to fourth. Solwold was the highest finishing local driver on Saturday night of Dirt Cup finishing sixth. Thornhill finished seventh and Jesse Schlotfeldt rounded out the top ten, Starks finished 11th. The last time the Sportsman Sprint Cars hit the track at Skagit Speedway, Levi Hillier became the fifth different driver to win a feature through five races this season. The win was Hillier's first at Skagit Speedway. The 14-year-old made the pass for the lead on lap 18 of the feature and went on to lead the rest of the 25-lap race. In three features contested in the Sportsman Sprint Division for Hillier, he has finished in the top five every time. Kai Dixon leads the championship points battle over Alden Ostrom and Jayden Whitney. Through only two races at Skagit Speedway in the Hornets Division, Brian Michelson is a perfect two for two. They last hit the track on June 1st, during College and Kids Night. Michelson worked his way to the front from the 18th starting position in the feature. Those two wins have helped Michelson to the points lead as well. He leads over Colin Sims and Scott Henry. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there! Pits Open: 1:00 pm Will Call opens at 3:00 pm Gates Open at 5:00 pm Hot Laps at 6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com Adults: $20 JR. SR. MIL: $15 Family 4 pack (2 adults, 2 junior): $60 Pit Pass (includes Admission): $40 Armed Forces with ID: $5 Children 6 and under free

 

 

Autograph Night Coming at Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA June 27, 2024): This Sunday, Tri City Raceway Park will present a Sunday Thunder racing program with an autograph session for all divisions. “This is a perfect way for the fans to meet and greet the racers, get autographs and selfies,” said track owner Josh Shiffer. “Hopefully, all of the Thunder will be on the track, and not in the skies above,” he said with a laugh. You may remember that the June 23 program was cancelled due to storms in the area.

The autograph session will be conducted on the front stretch, so fans will not need to purchase a pit pass to get up close and personal with their favorite drivers.

Jeremy Weaver, a/k/a “Hollywood,” may still be on Cloud 9 since he earned his first career 410 Sprint Car victory on June 16. What is more, the big win put him out front in the season standings in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. Weaver has some tough competition just a few points behind! Bob Felmlee is just two points back, and A.J. Flick is seven points in arrears. They are former champions at the speedway and they have also been to victory lane. Gale Ruth, Jr. is 38 points behind, so he, too, could move ahead with a good finish.

Chad Reitz still leads the point standings in the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. He got off to a quick start this season, with a couple of wins, but Erick Rudolph has carried the loot north of the border the last two races. Eric Gabany has stepped in to replace Steve Slater while he recovers from a medical condition. Together, their consistent efforts have the team solidly in second place. Teen Hayden Holden sits in third, just 39 points from first. He, too, could move ahead with a good finish.

There is a close battle for the championship in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, too. Pat Fielding is the new leader after Tim Bish had some misfortunes in the last event. Josh Seippel is only two points behind, and Rod Laskey is three points out. Bobby Withling, Tim Bish, and Charlie McMillen are also within shooting distance. So, that division will be one to watch closely as the season moves into the second half.

The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars will be back in action this Sunday. They were scheduled to be off last week due to a schedule conflict. John Mollick’s win on June 16 moved him to the points lead. The winner in the RUSH opener, Blaze Myers, had a poor finish in that event, and he slipped to fifth in the rankings.

The regular event ticket pricing will apply for this event. Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification, of course. Children (age 10 and under) will be admitted for free. The pit passes will be $35, with the exception of the infants (age 2 and under). They will be admitted to the pits for $15.

The pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. Racing will start at 6 p.m.

If you cannot make it to the track this week, the July 7 program is one that all Sprint Car fans will love. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprints and the 4 Your Car Connection Spronts will be joined by the 305 Sprints. Plus, the make-up feature for the 305s will be held! In addition to the four, count ‘em four, Sprint races the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will be in action. And, there will be fireworks, too!

Coming soon will be some special events for the Penn Ohio Pro Stocks Series (July 14), a demolition derby (July 20), Kids Bike Races (July 21), FAST on Dirt Sprints (July 28, ULMS Late Models (August 11), the BRP Modified Tour (August 18), and Fan Appreciation Night (August 25). And, don’t forget the Oil Region Labor Day Classic )august 31 and September 1).

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the courseof the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Kody Hartlaub Leads Laps, Continues To Build Momentum in Trone 39
Abbottstown, PA – June 27, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kody Hartlaub opened up the month of June with two top-ten finishes for his new team, the Trone Outdoors No.39.

As the month moved on and headed towards the annual summer tradition that is Pennsylvania Speedweek, the most grueling test his team would face this season, Hartlaub and crew chief Kevin Frey were focused on continuing to fine-tune the details that would make the East Berlin driver more comfortable and further improve the team’s performance.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 14, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 19 cars, Heat 5th (7), A-main 16th (9)

DATE: June 15, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Lincoln Speedway
City, State: Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 26 cars, Heat 2nd (4), A-main 7th (6)

DATE: June 21, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Heat 3rd (2), A-main 9th (8)

DATE: June 22, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Lincoln Speedway
City, State: Abbottstown, PA
Stats: 18 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 4th (1)

CONTINUING CONSISTENCY

At Williams Grove Speedway on June 14th, Hartlaub moved forward in his heat race and started inside the top ten in the main event.

The night had the makings of another top ten, however Hartlaub slipped back a few spots out of the top ten in the early going, then late in the race the night took a turn for the worse when he got caught up in someone else’s accident. The damage ended his night early with a 16th-place finish.

The following night at Lincoln Speedway Hartlaub again moved forward in his heat race, capturing a runner-up finish and securing the 6th starting spot in the A-main.

Hartlaub charged toward the front in the early going, climbing as high as 2nd on lap nine. He slipped back, outside of the top five at the midpoint of the race and ultimately finished 7th.

CHEMISTRY

The June 21st & 22nd weekend brought the final tune-up races at Williams Grove and Lincoln before Speedweek. At ‘The Grove’ Hartlaub recorded another top-ten finish, a 9th in the final rundown.

Saturday’s race at Lincoln may have been the most telling and most valuable of Hartlaub’s first eight races in the Trone 39. He qualified 3rd quickest in the field and went on to win his heat race, but it was the A-main that provided the most valuable experience.

Hartlaub took command of the race from the pole position and remained out front for the first 24 laps of the 30-lap affair. He kept names like Wagaman, Rahmer, and Bollinger behind him.

As the race entered its final ten laps, Hartlaub was holding nearly a straightaway lead, navigating lapped traffic smoothly. With six laps remaining, he attempted to slide a lapped car that was racing in his preferred line but he couldn’t complete the pass.

Another attempt two corners later was the decision Hartlaub would later regret. The slide job killed his momentum and allowed Matt Campbell to close the gap and get by for the lead. The sequence not only stole his momentum, it also took him out of his rhythm and cost him two more spots in the final three laps to officially finish 4th.

“I know what I would do differently next time.”, Hartlaub said of the late-race decision that cost him the lead. “Inexperience bit me. Lesson learned.”

“I’m disappointed we didn’t get the win tonight but I can’t be unhappy about how we have been running only eight races in. We’re all working really well together, we’re competitive, we’re getting better every week, and we’re having fun.”

With a solid first month in the seat of the Trone No.39, Hartlaub appears ready to embark on the PA Speedweek journey. He heads into Speedweek having logged five top-ten finishes in his first eight starts aboard the Trone 39.

“We have got a really good chemistry in the shop and at the track. There has been great communication and collaboration. Kevin and I are working well together, making decisions together, and everyone involved has settled into their roles.”, Hartlaub added.

“As far as in the seat, I was worried about time trialing coming into the season because that was something we didn’t do much in 358’s and I knew it was something I would need to get good at to be competitive in a 410. Racing twice every weekend, many of them time trial shows has helped me tremendously. Not only with qualifying but with racing in general. Nothing beats seat time.”

“I take the history of this sport seriously, so being able to drive the Trone 39, which is an iconic car especially here in PA, means a lot to me and I’m going to work hard to keep this car at the front of the field for as long as I have the opportunity.”

UP NEXT

Hartlaub and team will tackle all ten nights of this year’s edition of the annual summer series.

Fri 6/28 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 6/29 – Lincoln Speedway
Sun 6/30 – BAPS Motor Speedway
Mon 7/1 – Lincoln Speedway
Tue 7/2 – Grandview Speedway
Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Thu 7/4 – Hagerstown Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway
Sun 7/7 – Selinsgrove Speedway

SEASON STATS

20 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 6 top 10’s, 14 top 15’s, 18 top 20

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Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

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Five drivers to watch as Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic makes its first visit to Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (June 27, 2024) - One of the most-anticipated events of the Lucas Oil Speedway season is coming up Friday and Saturday with the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.

Feature winners will earn $10,000 on Friday with the stakes rising to $25,000 for Saturday's main-event winner. While many of the nation's elite 410 Winged Sprint drivers will be on hand, here are five to keep an eye on:

Corey Day: The 18-year-old from Clovis, California, already was considered a rising star in the open-wheel world before he joined the Kubota High Limit series prior to the 2024 season. Day has lived up to the billing with five series feature victories, the latest of which might have been the most impressive.

Day drove from a 15th starting position to the front in just 14 laps at Wednesday's Kubota High Limit Midweek Money Series at Lake Ozark Speedway. Day led the rest of the way to earn the $20,000 prize.

It continued a huge recent stretch for Day. Last weekend, he won $79,6000 at the Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington. Earlier this year, he drove a late model on pavement for the first time, for JR Motorsports, and won a feature at Hickory Speedway in North Carolina.

Brad Sweet: The 38-year-old Sweet, from Grass Valley, Calif., co-owns the Kubota High Limit Series with his brother-in-law, Kyle Larson. One of the big winners in sprint-car racing for two decades, Sweet leads the Kubota High Limit points chase and has six feature wins and 24 top-10 finishes in 25 events.

The five-time World of Outlaw Sprint champion also has extensive experience driving in the NASCAR Nationwide Xfinity Series and Truck Series.

Tyler Courtney: Another long-time big name in open-wheel racing, the 30-year-old from Indianapolis sits second in Kubota High Limit points 88 behind Sweet with three feature victories in the Clauson-Marshall Racing No. 7BC.

After dominating the USAC ranks in the late 2010s with a Sprint Car and Midget championship to go along with 50-plus wins across three divisions, Courtney switched to wing racing in 2021 and quickly became one of the nation’s best.

Rico Abreu: Hailing from St. Helena, Calif., the 32-year-old Abreu has picked up two feature wins on the Kubota High Limit circuit in 2024 and stands fifth in points coming to Lucas Oil Speedway. Abreu emerged on the national scene by wining the Chili Bowl in back-to-back years, 2015 and 2016.

Abreu won four of six Kubota High Limit Midweek Madness races in 2023 and came up a close second to Kyle Larson for the points title before signing on for full-time High Limit Racing in 2024.

Ryan Timms: Another up-and-coming open-wheel star has experience finding victory lane at Lucas Oil Speedway. Ryan Timms, a 17-year-old from Oklahoma City, captured the prestigious Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial championship last fall, earning $10,000.

In limited action with the Kubota High Limit circuit in 2024, Timms has picked up a pair of top-10 finishes. He has eight feature wins overall this season.

Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can be purchased online.

Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour. The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each night.

The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman, Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens; Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad Lyle.

The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m., spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday and Saturday.

Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.

Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the Midway.

Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as "Jump-Country." Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium, Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.

For more information on the band, visit dirtroadaddiction.com.

Friday admission:

Two-day reserved - $80

Adults (13-and-up) - $30

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $70

Two-day pit pass - $85

Saturday admission:

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $90

Pit pass - $45

 

 

TULLBORO’S EMOTION CHARGED NIGHT

FOR the Tullboro team, to say that last Saturday night’s rescheduled Queensland Titles at Maryborough Speedway was both busy and emotion charged would be quite the understatement.

In what was without a shadow of a doubt their busiest night of the 2023-24 season, the Tullboro team fielded a total of five cars across 410 and 360 Sprintcar competition, with current Australian Champion Lachlan McHugh, Brent Kratzmann - with current Supercars Champion Brodie Kostecki in the role of crew chief, youngster Bradi Owen and Jason Burton running in the 410s, and Western Australian hotshot Ryan Farrell competing in the 360s.

Apart from the hectic night planned, the Tullboro team went into the Queensland Titles with extremely heavy hearts, after the news earlier in the week that veteran crew chief and friend of the team Graham ‘Willy’ Williams, who was set to crew chief the Qld # 74 Correct Automotive supported car that McHugh was going to drive in the Queensland Title, had passed away suddenly and also another friend of the team and ex Sprintcar racer from Brisbane Tony Michell had died, too, in a separate incident. Despite the emotion, the Tullboro team decided to dedicate their Queensland Title campaigns to the memory of both Williams and Michell.

The highlight of the night was Farrell coming out on top in the Queensland 360 Sprintcar Title. After qualifying on pole position for the feature race aboard the WX # 95 Correct Automotive backed car by virtue of topping the time sheets in qualifying at the beginning of the night and then going on to win and finish second in his two heat races, the 2015 Australian 360 Sprintcar Champion used his three decades of experience throughout the 30-lap journey to inherited the lead from youngster Brodie Davis following him suffering engine issues during the middle stages and then go on to conserve his tyre wear and take out a solid victory.

In the Queensland Title for the 410 Sprintcars, the Tullboro team locked out the front row for the feature race with McHugh and Kratzmann sharing positions one and two. Both McHugh and Kratzmann started the night by being quickest in time trials and that put them in good stead for the remainder of the night after they had picked up mid-pack finishes in both of their two heat races. Come the feature race time, McHugh and Kratzmann were confident of being able to continue strong night, but a clash between the pair on the opening lap ended Kratzmann’s night prematurely with car damage and McHugh sustained a heavily damaged top wing. Despite the damage, McHugh battled hard for the rest of the 35-lap event and brought it home in third place on the podium.

Sprintcar newcomers and Tullboro team drivers Owen and Burton continued their learning curve throughout the Queensland Title, with Owen picking up his second ever heat race win and then going on to finish the feature race in eighth, while Burton ended up just outside the top 10 in the feature race in 12th.

Tullboro team owner Brodie Tulloch was pleased with the collective effort of the team throughout the Queensland Title event.

“It was certainly our biggest weekend for the whole team by fielding five cars and what made the effort even more impressive was the fact that were down a few crew members, but the team pushed on and we were rewarded with some strong results that was highlighted by Ryan’s Queensland Title win,” he commented.

“The whole team dedicated the Queensland Title campaigns to the memory of both Graham ‘Willy’ and Tony, and it was very pleasing to be able to come away from the event with our drivers flying the flag high for the team.”

The next major events for the Tullboro team and Farrell are set to be up in North Queensland for the $5,000 to win King of Kerribee at Mareeba Speedway on July 27 and then the annual Thunder in the Canefields at Cairns Speedway in North Queensland on the weekends of August 2-3 and August 9-10.

Tullboro would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:

· Correct Automotive

· TLC -Territory Logistics Company

· P&J Transport

· Racing Fix Media

· DavKat Heavy Haulage Central Queensland

· Coast Vending

· BHR Fabrications

· Wolf Contracting

· Goldstar Transport

· Horne Motorsport Repairs

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SWANSON MAKES HIS WINGED RETURN AFTER NINE YEAR HIATUS

June 25, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts officials confirmed today that pavement sprint car guru Kody Swanson is one of the first entries for the July 5 event at Birch Run Speedway in Birch Run, Michigan. The single day event will also feature the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series.

It will be the first time Swanson has competed in a winged asphalt sprint car since 2015.It is no surprise Swanson is set to return to winged asphalt sprint car competition as it is quickly becoming very popular, and big paydays are becoming regular occurrences, for this sector of the sport.

Swanson is no stranger to MSR competition. In fact, he has one career victory with the series, but it wasn’t in winged competition. Swanson was victorious in the lone MSR non-winged event held at Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 2020 Indy Summer Nationals. Swanson’s last appearance in MSR winged competition occurred on May 23, 2012, at Anderson (IN) Speedway where he was runner-up to winner Jason Blonde.

Swanson will be aboard the potent Dick Myers owned #50m nicknamed the ‘Mopar Missile’. The Myers owned car is in the midst of a two-race podium finish. Canadian Aaron Willison found victory with the car this past Saturday at Owosso Speedway and was runner-up at Lancaster, New York June1 with the car.

“I had a couple conversations with Dick Myers in the spring about possibly running his car a time or two this summer during casual conversations. He knew I had an interest in doing a few winged shows this year. It was a matter of everything fitting together so we could come out and have some fun together this summer.

“He was the first guy who hired me to drive his car that I wasn’t close with already. I think he was the first guy to fire me too “laughs Swanson. “It’s all part of racing and I’m fortunate enough to have had a long career.”

“I think the last time I ran a winged pavement car was at Toledo in June of 2015, so it’s been a while” explained Swanson. “We blew up running second for Tom Brewer” Swanson remembers. “We qualified well and came from sixth to second pretty quickly. We ended up losing the motor and did a half spin in front of Aaron Pierce. We collected him and that was the last of that.”

Swanson does have one career winged pavement victory with the now defunct Hoosier Outlaw Sprint Series (HOSS) at Jones, Michigan in 2013 driving for Brewer. He’s hoping his most recent start will have the success he found at Jones, Michigan in 2013.

“At that point in time, I had a lot of opportunities with Tom Brewer to run some winged stuff. For one reason or another we always had tough luck or didn’t get the finish we wanted. But at that time, I was trying not to just be a pavement guy. In 2014 I was still chasing that first USAC Silver Crown title”.

“Instead of running so many winged races I ended up trying to run more dirt sprint car races. It really helped me with what I was missing to be a championship USAC Silver Crown contender. For a few years the schedule was seventy percent dirt. That’s why it’s been so long since I’ve really done any winged stuff. I have a lot of interest in winged stuff now, knowing that the two Open Wheel Showdown events are coming up at the end of the year.”
“I’m excited about it. I certainly haven’t done a lot of it, or a lot of it lately. I know there is an opportunity for me to get comfortable, but I need to improve. I’m excited to get that part started. If more opportunities like this come up to run that type of car, and you can do it more often, you’re only gonna get better at it. I’m excited to work with Dick again, be competitive, and tackle Must See Racing competition. Hopefully I can get caught up quickly and we can have a good day at Birch Run” finished Swanson.

For more info on Must See Racing and the July 5 Birch Run Speedway event please visit http://www.mustseeracing.com

 

Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing Set to Take on Four Nights of Racing During Annual PA Speedweek
By jsnyder0306 on Jun 26, 2024 01:07 pm

Newville, PA – June 26, 2024

Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing are set to tackle four nights of racing as part of the 2024 Pennsylvania Speedweek series. The team will compete in a pair of events at Williams Grove Speedway (Friday, June 28th and Friday, July 5th) along with stops at BAPS Motor Speedway (Sunday, June 30th) and Hagerstown Speedway (Thursday, July 4th).

The ultra-competitive series spans 10 days at seven different facilities and guarantees a minimum of $ 10,000 to win for all events. In addition to the winner’s share of race day payouts, there is a large series point fund along with a multitude of contingency prizes up for grabs at each event.

With most of Pennsylvania’s best competitors expected to at least compete in a handful of events and many outside invaders looking to cash in on the fun, Jackson and Hess will have their hands full in their rookie crack at the legendary series.

“I think Speedweek is a cool deal and it’s a good opportunity to get some laps and run for some good money,” said Jackson. “Obviously as the 10 days go on, more and more cars will be showing up, so it’s going to be a learning experience and the goal will be to get in the show at each track we head to.”

Jackson enters the historic series with some momentum on his side, as he scored a career-best second-place finish two weeks ago in 410 Sprint Car competition at ‘The Grove’ during a night that saw the Newville, PA native win a heat race and lead 20 laps of the A-main.

It’s confidence from a run like that that has Jackson anxious for what Speedweek presents.

“Anytime you can lead some laps and contend for wins, you’ve got to feel good about what you’re doing and how you’re progressing,” he said. “We’re starting to figure out Williams Grove a bit and going forward it’s going to be the bulk of our attention in the 410. I’m looking forward to two nights there and hopefully building on the gains we’ve made in qualifying and heats.”

Along with a familiar stop at BAPS, which is a place Jackson has won several times in winged and wingless sportsman competition, the team will make a trip to a bit of a wildcard in Hagerstown.

Traditionally more of a late model staple in the Central PA and Maryland racing community, the track can often throw curveballs and bring about unique winners during the series. Jackson is no different than most, as he’s only ever competed twice at the Maryland facility, picking up a win in wingless sportsman action along the way.

“We’ve had Hagerstown circled all year as we’ve got some good sponsors out that way and this gives us a chance to let them see us closer to home and hopefully, we can represent them well,” said Jackson. “Hagerstown can be slick, so it’s tough to know how our program will stack up there. I have won there once before, so I guess that’s on our side. We’re going to go in with an open mind, make some good laps, and hopefully at the end of the night we’ll be talking about a feature run.”

SEASON STATS

21 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5, 2 top 10’s, 5 top 15’s, 10 top 20’s

UP NEXT

Friday, June 28th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA, Sunday, June 30th at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., Thursday, July 4th at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD, Friday, July 5th at Williams Grove Speedway.

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"SUPER SERIES" EVENT SATURDAY AT SHARON TO FEATURE "410" SPRINTS FOR $4000 TO-WIN; STOCKS, RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS & ECONO MODS ALSO IN ACTION

 June 26, 2024

By Mike Leone

(Hartford, OH)...Racing action returns to Sharon Speedway this Saturday night (June 29) with a "Super Series" event presented by Bala Management. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars will highlight the program and will be joined by the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and the Whelen Econo Mods. It's Kams Electric Night. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by racing.

The "410" Sprint Cars will race for the new 2024 minimum purse structure of $4,000 to-win, $400 to-start on Saturday thanks to Bala Management in what will be the first non-sanctioned event of the season. The same format as in years past will be utilized with group qualifying to set the heat race lineups.

Sharon has completed three "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024 with big car counts at each one. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. On June 1, central PA invader Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand. And most recently, Danny Dietrich, another member of the PA Posse, won the FAST-sanctioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event on July 12 with 53 cars on hand!

The Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks will make their fourth visit of the 95th anniversary season on Saturday night. The Pro Stocks were part of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car show when a big field of 35 cars were on hand for the 2024 opener. On that night, Christian Schneider won his first career Sharon race worth $1,000 as he became the 219th different driver to win a Pro Stock race in the history of the track. The past two Saturday nights have saw Curt J. Bish win from sixth as he's upped his career win total to 13, which is fourth amongst active racers. Twenty-four or more cars on Saturday will mean a $750 to-win feature event.

The HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds were finally able to complete their first event of 2024 last Saturday night. Kole Holden ended what was nearly a five-year winless drought at the track. The two-time track champion now has six career wins at Sharon and leads RUSH's $3,500 to-win Weekly Series Championship. Meanwhile, JC Boyer, who earned the $100 Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger gift card last Saturday, leads the Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series points, which takes into account all events at Raceway 7 and Sharon. The division's all-time winner, Chas Wolbert, has returned to the division in 2024 despite missing last Saturday night due to being on vacation, and will look to add to his 20 career victories.

The Whelen Econo Mods are back for what will be their second show of the season. The Econo Mods made their season debut on June 15 when Joe Gabrielson made a winning debut in the division. Gabrielson's victory was the 10th of his career at the Hartford, Ohio as he has nine career UMP Mod wins to his credit. Jeremy Double will try once again to break the tie with RUSH Sprint Car racer Brandon Blackshear to become the division's all-time winner at 22.

Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award on Saturday night to the "410" Sprint Cars. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature.

The Performance Bodies "Nosed Out" program will award a $100 Performance Bodies gift card redeemable only at Wedge Motorsports to a driver in the Pro Stocks or Econo Mods. The recipient amongst any of those competing divisions will be the driver that most closely beat out another competitor for any finishing position on the lead lap. Tiebreaker will be the driver with the best finishing position.

"410" Sprint Car Payoff: 1. $4,000 2. $1,500 3. $1,100 4. $800 5. $650 6. $625 7. $600 8. $575 9. $550 10. $500 11. $475 12. $450 13. $425 14. $410 15-24. $400. Tow/Non-Qualifiers $100.

There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2024 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241

Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.

The pits will be open throughout the afternoon with passes go on sale at 4 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 5 p.m. Hot lap/qualifying for the Sprints will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed by heat race action at 7.

Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $15. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be upgraded on race night at the track office. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.

There will be no racing over the 4th of July holiday. The next event will be Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 as the World of Outlaws Late Models will run a complete show each night. The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars and the Whelen Econo Mods will also be on the card on Friday night, while the HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds will compete on Saturday night. For reserve tickets and advance general admission visit https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=WRG_SNG_MPV&orgid=52711#/?view=list&start=2024-07-01&end=2024-07-31&includePackages=true. For camping, VIP fan suite and patio suite seats visit https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/

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

 

 

Hartmann powers through tough four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ Indiana swing

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 26, 2024 – There were highs, there were lows and a little bit of everything in between as Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team tackled an ultra-challenging four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ weekend of 410 Sprint Car racing action co-sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association and Honest Abe Roofing Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series contested at four different Indiana speed plants on four consecutive nights running Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23.

The “Maverick Mayhem” festivities kicked off at Lincoln Park Speedway nestled in the city of Putnamville, Ind. with a voluminous field of 55 410 Sprint Cars packing the pit area for the highly anticipated event on the 5/16th-mile banked dirt oval on Thursday, June 20.

In his Lincoln Park Speedway debut, Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 21st overall in the 55-car field with a lap of 11.812. The third-year 410 Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race before opening ninth and placing seventh in the first 12-lap B main to miss transferring to the A-main by four spots.

The 87A Hartmann Racing crew then packed up and headed to another first-time track for the team, Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Ind., for the Kevin Huntley Memorial on Friday, June 21.

Hartmann turned in the 28th fastest overall qualifying lap in the stout 47-car field with a 10.982-second tour of the quarter-mile high-banked red clay oval. After starting fifth in the fourth 10-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann fell back five spots to place 10th on the rapidly slicked-off racing surface.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner then started 10th and moved up one position to come home ninth in the second 12-lap IRA-Maverick B-main to bring his night to a close.

Night No. 3 of “Maverick Mayhem” found the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team pulling into the Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. for another night of IRA-Maverick competition on the venerable and tricky quarter-mile high-banked clay oval on Saturday, June 22.

Hartmann adapted nicely to the third new track for the team in three straight nights by ripping off a lap of 12.541 seconds to place 14th overall in the stellar 51-car field.

After starting on outside of the front row in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann got a big jump on the start and was battling for the lead heading into turn three of the opening lap when a monstrous wheel stand exiting turn four vaulted his 87A machine into the front stretch wall to bring what appeared to have the makings of a promising night to an abrupt conclusion.

The 87A Hartmann Racing crew swiftly placed the Tri-State event in the rearview and turned their focus to preparing the team’s backup car to compete in the fourth and final installment of the four-racing “Maverick Mayhem” swing at the high-speed, half-mile Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday, June 23.

With 37 cars on hand, Hartmann registered the 12th fastest overall qualifying lap in 17.802 seconds. After launching from the third starting spot in the second eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann came home fourth to secure a transfer spot into his first “Maverick Mayhem” A-main of the humblingly difficult four-race stretch.

Hartmann lined up 15th in the 24-car field and dipped four spots to place 19th in the 20-lap A-main to bring the grueling “Maverick Mayhem” mini-series to a close.

“That was a tough weekend,” Hartmann said. “We struggled during the first couple of nights and had some bad luck. We found speed at Tri-State before disaster struck in the heat race.

“The team worked hard on Sunday morning and got us ready for Terre Haute,” he said. “I knew we had to pull out a feature start to close out the weekend. We missed the setup for the A-main, but we were happy to end the night with the car in one piece. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re ready to get back to racing around home this weekend at Outagamie and Beaver Dam. I’m so proud of this team for never quitting all week. They give it their all!”

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase –
Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair

The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Located at W4544 Lakepark Drive in Fond du Lac, Wis., Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair has provided quality auto repair and service to Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, St. Peter, Malone, Lake Winnebago, North Fond du Lac and East Central Wisconsin for over 60 years with a special emphasis on diesel truck and engine repair.

The current owners have worked hard to maintain the reputation Rich worked hard to establish before his passing by servicing all vehicle makes and models, including diesel vehicles and sprinter vans.

Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair’s ASE-certified technicians are committed to the best interest of customers and will complete auto and truck repairs promptly to get vehicle owners back on the road as quickly as possible. In addition, the front-of-house team is professional, friendly and committed to making the experiences of customers pleasant and comforting.

A brand new building has helped the staff of Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair take care of customers with grace and superior service while allowing auto mechanics to do car machining when they are unable to replace a part.

Other service offerings include free bumper-to-bumper comprehensive courtesy inspection with every auto repair service, a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty through NAPA, loaner vehicles, shuttle service and financing through two trusted sources.

To contact Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, call 920-922-7171, email richstruckandautorepair@gmail.com or visit www.richstruckandauto.com.

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2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, June 29 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 12
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

Wilmot Raceway

Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway carload night Tuesday, July 2.

As a result, Wilmot Raceway officials are moving that date ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again.

Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks.

On the Indepenence Celebration car load and fireworks night program are Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprints, B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair Bandits and Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints.

Special grandstand admission is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seatbelted, paid upon entrance to the fairgrounds.

Races will still be normal start time of 6:45 p.m. Pits open at 3pm with all pit passes $30.00. Grandstands open at 5pm, hot laps at 5:45pm. Fireworks are planned around 9:15 pm.

For updated information phone trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check official track website wilmotraceway.com or official Raceway Facebook page. Find more details at: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets/1375992

 

Kyle Keen Prepares for First 410 PA Sprint Speedweek Competition
Port Royal, PA – June 26, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kyle Keen has been grinding through the first half of his first full 410 sprint car season, racing as often as possible to gain experience and shorten the learning curve.

Central PA is not the shallow end of the pool when it comes to sprint car racing, so the journey has required a lot of patience and the ability to recognize progress isn’t measured by finishing position.

The upcoming Pennsylvania Speedweek will be another opportunity and test for the 410 rookie.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 21, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Group 3 Qualifying 6th, Heat 6th (6), A-main 20th (18)

DATE: June 22, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 14th, Heat 6th (5), A-main 16th (17)

WEEKEND RECAP

Before we get to Keen’s Speedweek plans, let’s take a quick look back at the recent weekend.

As he has been almost every weekend this season, Keen signed in at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night and Port Royal Speedway Saturday night.

While the finishes may not draw headlines, Keen has been getting more and more comfortable in the Fine Line Auto Body, Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers, Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, Shetron Trailers, Heishman Racing Fuels, DL Lehman Construction, Fuel Ox No.17k.

Friday night at ‘The Grove’, Keen made his 6th consecutive A-main and 10th in his first 14 attempts.

Saturday night at ‘The Speed Palace’, Keen qualified 14th in the field of 28, timing better than several veteran teams. He then went on to navigate a tough A-main and survive for a 16th-place finish.

The key takeaway is this: along the way, Keen is making shows and giving himself the chance to make as many laps as possible. Every lap is valuable seat time that provides experience. This is the year to learn and build a notebook for the future.

“I think the season so far has gone as expected. We’ve been getting humbled every week, but every week we keep on getting just a tick better. Last week was a big step for us as we qualified what we felt like was pretty well with the competition that is at port Royal right now. We out-qualified some veteran guys and I think that says a lot about how far we’ve come with the car, but as you look ahead you see how far we still have to go to be in the top 5.”, Keen shared.

“Nothing we have done on the track has been super sexy like you get with some of the younger kids that show up and jump in and go race. We’ve had to start from scratch with me as a driver and with a completely new 410 program and it’s taking time to learn the ropes of this deal. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. We keep on grinding every week, and every week we find something we could have been better at and get just that little bit much better. I’m excited for the future of this program. Do I think it’s going to take time? Absolutely. Will it be worth it? Without a doubt.”

The upcoming Pennsylvania Speedweek will be the toughest series of races Keen has tackled in a 410 sprint car yet. He sees it as another opportunity to learn and he’s ready for the challenge.

“Right now the priority is figuring out how to race well. We are piecing together the night on the front end, but right now we are struggling with the features. These guys are on it from the time they roll the car out of the trailer. I’m excited for when we get to that point. I really want to grow this team into a professional-looking operation with results to match. I’m excited to get there and can’t thank all of our partners who help us get to where we need to be.”, Keen said with a clear tone of determination and anticipation in his voice.
UP NEXT

Keen will tackle five nights of the upcoming Speedweek. He will kick it off this Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway’s $10,000-to-win Speedweek opener.

Below is Kyle Keen Motorsports’ planned Speedweek schedule.

Fri 6/28 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sun 6/30 – BAPS Motor Speedway
Wed 7/3 – Port Royal Speedway
Fri 7/5 – Williams Grove Speedway
Sat 7/6 – Port Royal Speedway

SEASON STATS

358 SPRINT CAR: 1 race, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

410 SPRINT CAR: 15 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s, 10 top 20’s

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
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Dominic Scelzi Sidelined for a Couple of Weeks After Rough Crash During Dirt Cup

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 26, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi is taking the next couple of weekends off from racing to recover following a rough crash during the opening night of the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup last Thursday.

Scelzi and a fellow competitor touched wheels going into turn one on the opening lap of a heat race, sending Scelzi into a series of flips that ended his weekend early at Skagit Speedway.

"A driver on the outside of me turned in really early and his left front was in front of my right rear," he said. "I never even saw him. It sent me flipping and it totaled the car. It was a pretty good crash."

Scelzi has bruised ribs and a minor concussion, forcing him to be sidelined to let his body heal.

"We're a good team and a strong team," he said. "I know we'll bounce back. Our summer schedule is more open now and we're going to hunt for wins."

Scelzi aims to tentatively return to racing on July 12-13 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., during the 14 th annual Howard Kaeding Classic with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo and the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 20 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 33; Heat race: DNF (9); B Main: DNS (14).

SEASON STATS -

29 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 25 top 20s

UP NEXT -

July 12-13 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., for the 14 th annual Howard Kaeding Classic with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo and the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

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Kids Bike Night on Tap Saturday at Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway is excited to host one of its more anticipated events of the season, with the annual John Padjen “Kids Bike Night” presented by the Pizza Factory set to occur this Saturday June 29th.

All kids 11 and under receive free admission during John Padjen Kids Bike Night on Saturday. As is tradition, children in attendance are invited to race their bikes on the track following heat race competition. Those competing in the races must wear a helmet.

If you’re looking for a delicious pre-race meal, make sure to stop by the Pizza Factory of Placerville, Pleasant Valley, Pollock Pines, Cameron Park, Auburn, Colfax, Rocklin or Ione to support this Saturday’s presenting sponsor. Outstanding and piping hot pizza, lasagna, freshly made salads and much more are offered at the Pizza Factory.

“This is always a tremendous show for the families to come out and enjoy a night of racing at,” commented track Promoter Scott Russell. “Kids Bike Night has been one of the long-standing events here and we’re happy to allow those 11 and under into the races for free on Saturday. When it comes to the future of our sport the younger generation is extremely important, so we hope everyone can bring their kids and maybe even some of their friends this weekend.”

This Saturday is also our way to remember former track Promoter John Padjen, who passed away in December of 2021. It was Padjen’s idea that brought about Kids Bike Night, which continues to be a mainstay at both Placerville Speedway and Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway to this day.

“John always had Kids Bike Night at West Capital Raceway, so he decided to bring that over to Placerville and Chico when he started running both venues,” said past Placerville Speedway Promoter Alan Padjen. “The bike nights have always been a hit with the families. It’s great that Placerville Speedway continues that tradition and it’s a perfect event to remember my dad at.”

In the early 1980’s, John Padjen came aboard Placerville Speedway to help rescue the community icon that was beginning to struggle in the way of management efforts. Already a successful motorsports promoter in Sacramento, Dixon and Chico, Padjen moved in and helped mold the foothill race facility into the successful, competitive track it is today. Padjen established a consistent Saturday night program to improve safety and visibility for both drivers and fans.

Tackling the high banked quarter mile this Saturday will be the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr., Oakley’s Nick Baldwin and Placerville’s Mike Miller sit atop the Sprint Car, Late Model, Pure Stock and Mini Truck standings respectively.

Tickets and Details:

Adult tickets for Kids Bike Night on Saturday June 29th cost $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 11 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-062924 or at the gate on race day. Seating is general admission on Saturday.

Grandstand seating is general admission, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or on Pit Pay to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday June 29: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by Pizza Factory

Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks

Saturday July 6: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints | Red Hawk Casino Night

 

 

Racing Resumes This Weekend at the Silver Dollar Speedway

CHICO, Calif., June 24, 2024…The bright lights, the sweet sounds, and the dirt track stars return to Silver Dollar Speedway this weekend with an action packed two nights of racing. Things heat up on Friday night, June 28, with the 16th running of the Browell / Herseth Classic featuring 410 sprint cars, IMCA Sport Mods, and Hobby Stocks. Then on Saturday night, June 29, the 12th edition of the David Tarter Memorial featuring the NARC 410 Sprint cars and the Nor Cal Dwarf Cars are set to entertain the passionate and loyal Silver Dollar Speedway fans.

Fan & Competitor Info

Pit gate is set to open at 2 p.m. each day for the competitors. On Friday night, the front grandstand gate will open at 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., sprint car qualifying 6:15 p.m., with opening ceremonies and heat race action beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday night, the front grandstand will open at 4 p.m. Happy Hour is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., sprint car qualifying 6:15 p.m., with opening ceremonies and heat races beginning at 6: 45 p.m.

Here is the direct link to buy tickets: https://silverdollar.ticketspice.com/june-memorial-weekend

June Memorial Weekend Get Tickets for June Memorial Weekend 2024. silverdollar.ticketspice.com There is a small fee associated with each ticket purchase online.

Friday night grandstand tickets are priced at $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for seniors, juniors, and military with ID. Kids 12 and under are FREE.

Saturday night grandstand ticket prices are $30.00 for adults, $25.00 for seniors, juniors, and military with ID. Kids 12 and under are FREE.

Tickets are also available for purchase each night of the event at the front box office.

RACE TEAMS

Please enter the fairgrounds through the side road by Costco off Martin Luther King Blvd.

TARTER FAMILY

During the 12th David Tarter Memorial, the NARC 410 Sprint Cars will race for incentives gathered by Howard and Shelly Tarter. Through the combination of merchandise sales, sponsors, and raffle prizes auctioned off on race night, thousands of dollars will be given away to the racers. This year the family is also introducing a 360-sprint car bonus on Saturday with the top three receiving an extra $500, $250, and $100.

LODGING and CAMPING

The Oxford Suites in Chico is now your home away from home for race fans visiting the Silver Dollar Speedway. The Oxford Suites are located just two miles from the racetrack and is surrounded by plenty of places to eat and shop while in Chico. Reservations can be made online using promo code: SPEEDWAY at www.oxfordsuiteschico.com or by calling the Hotel directly at 530-899-9090.

First come, first serve for camping this weekend. We are using the pit road area by the pit gate entrance. No camping inside is allowed. A member from SLC Promotions will come by your motorhome to receive payment. The cost is $50 per night. Please do not stop by the fairground’s office.

STREAMING

Both nights of racing will be broadcast on the streaming service Flo Racing.

ABOUT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY

Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked, quarter-mile clay oval racetrack located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds at 2357 Fair St., Chico, California. Opened in 1962, the track hosts multiple high-profile events including the marquee Gold Cup Race of Champions, Silver Cup John Padjen Classic, David Tarter Memorial, and the Fall Nationals in tribute to Stephen Allard

silverdollarspeedway.com • facebook.com/sdspeedway • twitter.com/sdspeedway

ABOUT SLC PROMOTIONS

Founded in 2021 by championship auto racers Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson—along with business partner Colby Copeland—SLC (Sweet Larson Copeland) Promotions is dedicated to leading grassroots dirt track racing into the future while preserving the sport’s rich history. SLC manages and operates Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

Former winners of the David Tarter Memorial:

2013 27 Sean Becker

2014 83jr Kyle Hirst

2015 3 Craig Stidham

2016 21x Kyle Hirst (2)

2017 83 Kyle Hirst (3)

2018 83 Kyle Hirst (4)

2019 94th Kyle Hirs (5)

2020 No Race due to Covid 19

2021 4sa Justin Sanders

2022 41x Corey Day

2023 17w Shane Golobic

2024 ?????????????????

 

 

Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing cap solid Dirt Cup with top-5 on Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Alger, Washington…Consistency has been the theme for Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing as of late. This past Saturday saw Cox wrap up the Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway by earning his third straight top-five effort at the event.

“Dirt Cup was a really good weekend for us,” Cox stated. “I felt like we put out a consistent car and put together smooth laps all week, which allowed us to run up front all three nights.”

Opening the 52nd annual Super Dirt Cup on Thursday, Cox timed-in eighth overall among the 48-car field. A seventh-place finish in the heat race gave him enough points to automatically move into the A-main, where he started from fourth.

A rough and tumble main event then ensued, but the 30-year-old hung strong and drove a smart race to flash under the checkered flag in fourth during a green-white-checkered restart.

Returning for the second prelim night on Friday Cox qualified 17th fastest, before finishing third in his heat race. With his point total it put the Lippert Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ ADS No. 42x mount on the inside of row three for the feature.

Cox once again ran a smart and calculated race, battling among the top-five during the 35-lapper. When all was said and done, he brought home a fifth-place finish at the conclusion.

Coming back on the final night, Cox won his heat race, which placed him into the pole shuffle. Following the shuffle, he started from the inside of row four during the 40-lap Dirt Cup finale. Running in sixth for a majority of the contest he made a last lap pass to cross the stripe in fifth, capping an ultra-consistent three nights at Skagit Speedway.

“Skagit is a fun track and I feel that we’ve always been sporty there,” said Cox. “Last year we didn’t get the full chance to showcase our speed, and this year everything went correct. Luckily, we were able to have a smooth, fast weekend. “I think if we had some yellows in the A-main on Saturday, we would have had a chance to race for a top-three.”

BHR gives a special thank you to Diamond Plastics & Specified Pipe, Lithia Ford, and Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Roseburg for the sponsorship of its trip to the Pacific Northwest. Also, a special thanks to Greg Hamilton for his hospitality and the use of his race shop while in Skagit. The team looks forward to coming back in August.

Next up for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing is a trip to Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this Saturday for the NARC 410 sanctioned David Tarter Memorial.

“I’m excited to get back to Chico and see what we can do,” he commented. “We’ve made some changes with the cars and I’m curious to see how it translates to the California bullrings.”

Going into the event Cox has moved to a season-high third in the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series standings.

He continued, “We had a ton of speed during our last visit to Chico and I look forward to running a good race in honor of an old friend. We all miss David Tarter, and this is always a huge event that us Outlaw Kart kids want to win.”

 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

 Super Dirt Cup Quick Recap-

Thursday June 20: Qualified (8th), Heat Race (8th), A-main (4th) Friday June 21: Qualified (17th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (5th) Saturday June 22: Heat Race (1st), A-main (5th)

Saturday June 29: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico – NARC 410 Sprint Cars (David Tarter Memorial)

 Clow Valve

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Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic coming to Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, Saturday

 

WHEATLAND, MO. (June 24, 2024) - One of the biggest events on Lucas Oil Speedway's schedule is set for Friday and Saturday as many of the nation's top winged Spring Car drivers will be on hand for the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.

The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway with winners earning $10,000 on Friday night and $25,000 on Saturday.

Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., has a series-high six feature victories and 23 top-10 finishes in 24 events to lead the High Limit season championship points. Three-time winner Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis trails Sweet by 76 points with third-place Brent Marks of Myerstown, Pa., 158 points behind the leader.

Fourth-place Rico Abreu of St. Helens, Calif., trailed Sweet by 252 points and Corey Day of Clovis, Calif., rounds out the top five just three points behind Aberu. Among other regulars on the tour is Kasey Kahne, former NASCAR Cup Series driver for 18 seasons.

Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can be purchased online.

Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour. The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each night.

The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman, Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens; Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad Lyle.

The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m., spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday and Saturday.

Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.

Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the Midway.

Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as "Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock, pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse set lists and their original music.

Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium, Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.

For more information on the band, visit dirtroadaddiction.com.

Friday admission:

Two-day reserved - $80

Adults (13-and-up) - $30

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $70

Two-day pit pass - $85

Saturday admission:

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $90

Pit pass - $45

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

 

 

Newlin Records 358 Podium Finish at Grove, Takes On Port Royal in 410
Port Royal, PA – June 25, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Zach Newlin finally got to put a long-awaited two-race weekend under his belt for the first time during the 2024 season. He has had plenty of those in the past during his successful 305 and 358 sprint car days but when you are working to build your own 410 sprint car team, they don’t come as easily or frequently.

Friday and Saturday he doubled-up with the Mansberger Motorsports 358 and his own 410 sprint car to get some quality seat time.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 21, 2024

Class: 358 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Quick Stats: 29 cars, Heat 4th (4), A-main 3rd (1)

DATE: June 22, 2024

Class: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Quick Stats: 28 cars, Qualifying 26th, Heat 9th (9), B-main 5th (8), A-main 23rd (23)

SO CLOSE

Friday night Newlin returned to the seat of the Mansberger Motorsports 358 sprint car for his 5th race of the year in the No.21m. After starting the season with a runner-up finish, the team has battled bad draws, incidents, and handling issues as they have worked to get back to racing at the front of the pack.

Newlin kicked off the night by claiming a 4th place finish in his heat race, which was all he needed to put his team in the redraw.

For a change, luck worked in Newlin’s favor and put him on the pole for the 25-lap Summer Series main event.

From the drop of the green, Newlin found himself in 2nd and chasing leader Adam Carberry. Numerous times throughout the event the Millerstown, PA native pressured the leader but it seemed each time he was about to strike, the caution lights would come on.

Newlin tried a final charge in the closing laps but jumped the cushion and packed his right side wheels with mud. Doug Hammaker took advantage of the opportunity to slip by, dropping Newlin to a 3rd-place finish.

“Those cautions sure didn’t help us tonight. Seemed like every time I would catch Adam (Carberry) and be ready to challenge for the lead the yellow would come out.”, Newlin said of the podium run.

“I could catch him (Carberry) on entry but he was a little better off the corner than I was. After the late caution, I knew I didn’t have many laps left, so I went to the cushion to try to build up some momentum for one last shot but that bit me. I got over the cushion and packed some mud in the wheel. That gave Doug (Hammaker) the chance to get under me.”

“I have to give a shout-out to my daughter for pulling the pole in the redraw. We haven’t had much luck pulling pills this year, so it was nice to have a little luck for a change!”

DIALING IT IN

Newlin made his second appearance of the season and second in a row with his family-owned 410 sprint car at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night.

In his debut the week before, Newlin experienced electrical or ignition issues that hampered his efforts to begin to build a notebook for the Ron’s RV Sales, Butler Hill Maple Farm, Tuscarora Roofing, Dillman Hauling No.11z.

Although the team thought they had found the issue from the previous week, Newlin’s night got off to a tough start when the issue resurfaced. As a result, he ranked 26th after qualifying and finished 9th in his heat.

In the B-main things began to turn around. Newlin charged from 8th to 5th by lap two and survived a restart after a caution to claim a transfer spot and put his bright green No.11z in its first A-main of the season.

Newlin exited the feature event after just seven laps when the problem returned. He was credited with a 23rd-place finish.

“The caution in the B-main probably saved me. The car started having issues again but it settled down during the caution and then ran well after that.”, Newlin commented.

“Unfortunately it started happening again early in the A-main. We will get it figured out in the shop this week.”

UP NEXT

This weekend Newlin will climb back into the seat of the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m 358 sprint car Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.

Newlin said the team will sit out of the upcoming Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speedweek.

“We’re not equipped for time trial shows right now. The engine we’re running is down on horsepower compared to most of these guys. We have to be smart about when and where we race to get the most laps to develop our notebook and our program.”, Newlin shared.

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Zach Newlin guides his new family-owned 410 sprint car to staging at Port Royal Speedway (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Zach Newlin wheeled the Mansberger Motorsports 358 sprint car to a podium finish at Williams Grove Speedway after challenging for the lead multiple times. (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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Huset's Speedway Reschedules Huset's Hustle Finale and BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS for Labor Day Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 25, 2024) - The BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS dates that were postponed last weekend because of intense rain and flooding have been rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend at Huset's Speedway.

With the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series already headed to the high-banked track for a doubleheader, Huset's Speedway officials have elected to make it a World of Outlaws tripleheader from Friday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, Sept. 1.

The opener on Aug. 30 will be the Huset's Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking, which showcases a $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start feature. There will be a unique format to the race released later and the points from the Huset's Hustle preliminary night in June will not be a part of the program. Additionally, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks will be in action for their championship night.

The final two nights of the weekend - Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 - features the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the finale paying $100,000 to win and $2,500 to start. The preliminary night will be Ace Ready Mix Night and the finale will be Myrl & Roy's Paving Night. There is no support class either night, but the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars will join the Outlaws each night.

Anyone who purchased a ticket or a four-day wristband for the nights of the event that were postponed can use it during the rescheduled event Labor Day Weekend. The Huset's Hustle finale tickets can be used on Aug. 30 and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS can be used on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

The next scheduled weekly program at the track is July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

Also of note, because of the schedule changes, the Bull Haulers Brawl Championship Night for both the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars ($7,000 to win) and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series ($1,200 to win) will be Aug. 25 during Royal River Casino Night.

Event tickets for all remaining Huset's Speedway events this season be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

UP NEXT -

July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

Hagar Adds Two More Victories in Alabama to Bump Win Total to Half Dozen This Season

Inside Line Promotions - PHENIX CITY, Ala. (June 25, 2024) - Derek Hagar swept a weekend in Alabama with USCS Racing, giving him five feature triumphs in his last six starts and six wins in his last nine races.

"I'm feeling pretty good," he said. "Being back in our own car with that consistency feels pretty good. We're waiting on the No. 44 car to get another engine so we'll keep plugging away at our deal and hopefully keep scoring wins."

Hagar advanced from sixth to second place in a heat race to kick off the action at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton last Friday.

"We had a good car and the race track was pretty racy all night," he said. "We went from the back to second in the heat race so that put us as the high-points driver."

A fourth-place result in the dash started Hagar on the outside of the second row in the main event.

"I had a good start in the feature," he said. "The drivers in first and second got together so that put me restarting second. After that I was all over the guy for the lead. I was opening my entry trying to cross underneath him. He was doing a really good job of holding his line and making it to where I couldn't pass him. I kept working on him and working on him. I could got to the top and open my entry and then go down to carry speed on my exit. Every time I'd get a good run on him he'd be in the spot I needed to be. It was past halfway when I was able to get beside him and into the preferred lane into turn three. We got in a little traffic and he hesitated in the center of the corner and slipped up, and it was just enough I could get by him."

The victory was Hagar's fifth of the season.

He continued his winning ways on Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway, where he placed second in a heat race before capturing the dash and A Main.

"We were a little undergeared for the heat race and I didn't get a good start," he said. "We got a good dash draw, drawing the No. 2. We made a lot of adjustments and the car was totally different in the dash. We ended up winning it. Then we got the jump on the start of the feature and led the whole thing. The track started taking rubber around the top. Lance Moss was giving me hell. I was trying to save my tire and he wasn't. I could hear him on the top. We were coming to the checkered flag and someone blew up. I moved down and Lance got into some oil and about hit the turn four wall head on. Otherwise, I think we would have had a heck of a finish."

Hagar leads all drivers with three USCS Series wins this season.

He plans to compete this Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the USCS Series.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 21 - Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala. - Heat race: 2 (6); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 1 (4).

June 22 - East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala. - Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).

SEASON STATS -

14 races, 6 wins, 8 top fives, 9 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 11 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing

Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com .

"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Estenson Joining MSTS 410 Sprint Cars for South Dakota Doubleheader

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 25, 2024) - Tim Estenson is competing at a pair of South Dakota dirt tracks this weekend with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars.

Estenson will race on Friday at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen and on Saturday at Casino Speedway in Watertown. Friday will mark his debut at Brown County Speedway. Estenson last competed at Casino Speedway in September 2021, when he recorded a fourth-place result.

"We're looking for a podium each night," he said. "We've run with those guys and have had some success so I'm aiming to be in contention each night this weekend."

Estenson only got one night of racing in last week as rain washed out the final three rounds of the four-race BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS at Huset's Speedway. The only night that didn't face weather was Wednesday, when Estenson qualified 22 nd quickest in his World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series group.

"It didn't help us that I drew a high pill and that buried us in qualifying," he said. "We ended up right around where we went out. It was one of those deals where it's the best of the best, too. You have to be on your game every time you hit the track. On a positive note, we turned our fastest qualifying lap at Huset's this year."

Estenson then placed eighth in a heat race before finishing second in the C Main to transfer into the back of the B Main. He gained a pair of positions to end 20 th in the consolation race.

"In the heat race the car was good, but we were in the back of the pack and it was tough to move forward," he said. "That put us in the C Main. We were able to move up a spot and transfer. Then we passed a couple of cars in the B Main, but that field was tough.

"We're hungry for more and trying to find speed and get better. Right now the center off the exit of the corners is what is fighting us. We're super close, but just need that little extra. I think we can take another step in the right direction this weekend."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 22; Heat race: 8 (8); C Main: 2 (3); B Main: 20 (22).

SEASON STATS -

15 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 6 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D., and Saturday at Casino Speedway in Watertown, S.D., with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Arai Helmets

Arai offers a variety of helmets for different riding styles and purposes, from motorcycle to automobile. For more information, visit http://www.AraiAmericas.com .

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

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

 

 

CK Mechanical to be presenting sponsor of 36th Brad Doty Classic Micro Lite Last Chance Showdown

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ATTICA, Ohio (June 24, 2024) - In less than a month, the Greatest Show On Dirt and Ohio’s finest open wheel aces will converge at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, all of whom battling for the coveted 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products crown. A premier event on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule, the Brad Doty Classic, which will be contested on Tuesday, July 16, boasts not only a $15,000 payday - the richest of the 2024 Attica Raceway Park season - but a championship trophy and helmet, all to be awarded in Victory Lane at the conclusion of the event.

The Brad Doty Classic championship trophy, a key element in the aforementioned victory lane celebration, is as special as it is historic, featuring every prior winner of the Buckeye State blockbuster including the inaugural champion, “The King” Steve Kinser.

As custom to most World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events, the 36th Brad Doty Classic will feature an entire Series program complete with qualifying time trials, Gill Construction Heat Races, Toyota Dash presented by Racing Optics, Callies Performance Products C-Main, Micro Lite Last Chance Showdown presented by CK Mechanical, and of course, a 40-lap main event.

As noted, CK Mechanical, a regional leader in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services, will return to the Brad Doty Classic in 2024 as the presenting sponsor of the Micro Lite Last Chance Showdown; a portion of the program that will give competitors one last chance to qualify for the evening’s 40-lap headliner.

Commencing operations in 2008 as a plumbing service provider, CK Mechanical steadily made the transition to a full service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical outlet by 2020, still providing service to residential, industrial, and commercial customers throughout the greater Ottawa, Erie, and Sandusky area. Boasting dedication and experience, CK Mechanical has assembled a solid reputation, setting the standard for others in the trade while providing the utmost customer satisfaction.

“I can’t say it enough, but Ray Brooks, who owns Gill Construction as well as CK Mechanical, is not only a great friend, but a dedicated race fan,” said Brad Doty, event co-promoter. “We’re privileged and honored to have him and CK Mechanical associated with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park.”

ABOUT CK MECHANICAL:
Operated by Ray Brooks and headquartered in Port Clinton, Ohio, CK Mechanical began in 2008 as a plumbing company, focused on providing the highest quality service to the Ottawa, Erie, and Sandusky areas. In 2020, CK Mechanical transitioned into a full mechanical contractor offering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services for our residential, industrial, and commercial customers. We aim to be your one-stop mechanical contractor from start to finish. To learn more, visit CK Mechanical online at https://ckmechanicalllc.com/.

TICKETS:
Reserved seats for the 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, are now available and can be purchased online via www.atticaracewaypark.com or by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL CK MECHANICAL MEDIA:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/attica_raceway_park

BRAD DOTY CLASSIC WINNERS:

ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
1989 - Steve Kinser
1990 - Jack Hewitt
1991 - Bobby Allen
1992 - Rained Out
1993 - Mark Keegan
1994 - Danny Smith
1995 - Randy Kinser
1996 - Dale Blaney
1997 - Tyler Walker
1998 - Jeff Shepard
1999 - Butch Schroeder
2000 - Kelly Kinser
2001 - Danny Smith (2)
2002 - Alvin Roepke
2003 - Dean Jacobs
2004 - Greg Wilson
2005 - Stevie Smith

LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK
2006 - Joey Saldana
2007 - Jac Haudenschild
2008 - Jason Meyers
2009 - Steve Kinser (2)
2010 - Dale Blaney (2)
2011 - Donny Schatz
2012 - Kerry Madsen
2013 - Donny Schatz (2)
2014 - Paul McMahan
2015 - Rained Out

ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
2016 - Donny Schatz (3)
2017 - David Gravel
2018 - Donny Schatz (4)
2019 - Brock Zearfoss
2020 - Kyle Larson
2021 - Spencer Bayston
2022 - Kyle Larson (2)
2023 - Kyle Larson (3)

 

 

Tony Gomes 4th in Return to Action at Placerville Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking a couple weekends off with Placerville Speedway dark, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports were back in action on Saturday night and the Modesto, CA driver scored a season best fourth place finish with the team.

“It was a really good night for our team, and it felt great to be back with C&M Motorsports, but I am a little disappointed I couldn’t get the job done from our front row starting position,” Tony Gomes said.

With 24 cars in attendance for the track’s first weekly points paying event of the month, Gomes timed the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7C mount in third quickest in time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Modesto, CA driver took advantage of a new rule in place in 2024 as he was able to power to the win which automatically put him on the pole of the feature event in doing so.

Following a track re-work just prior to rolling out for the feature event, Gomes didn’t get the jump he hoped for when the Ron Stahl green flag was displayed to the field as he slipped back to third.

On a very racy surface, Gomes settled in and was able to race into second as he began to chase after race leader, Michael Ing, who was solidly out front but approaching the rear of the field.

Getting to Ing’s rear bumper, slower cars raced side by side in front of himself and Ing and it allowed Andy Forsberg to get by them both as it dropped Gomes back to third as they ran in heavy traffic.

Doing what he could to search for away around Ing to get into second, Gomes utltimatley lost another position to Michael Faccinto in his efforts as he capped his night off with a fourth-place finish.

“We certainly had a better car than how we ended up, and that’s on me,” Gomes added. “I am glad we are now getting into a busy part of the season so I wont have to think about this one too long and have a shot at redemption this weekend. Big thanks to Mandi and Cody for continuing to support my racing efforts with their great equipment, and also a big thanks to Cody, Bobby, and John for working so hard to put a fast car on the track.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports will be right back in action on Saturday night as they return to Placerville Speedway.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-6, Wins-0, Top 5’s-1, Top 10’s-5

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

New Track Record and Sixth Place Finish Highlight Maverick Mayhem for Joel Myers Jr

PETERSEN MEDIA: Joel Myers Jr and Hayward Motorsports had another busy week as they took part of Maverick Mayhem in Indiana with the upstart Winged Maverick Sprint Car Series as well as the IRA Sprint Car Series. Running in three of the four races, a New Track Record and a sixth-place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway highlighted the week of action.

“It has been great getting to a lot of new tracks and adapting quickly,” Joel Myers Jr said. “Noah West and I have been gelling and figuring each other out and we have some good speed at these new places.”

Four-race stretch through Indiana kicked off on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, IN. The Sebastopol, CA driver got off to a great start as he established a New Track Record at the bullring aboard the SHITI Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors backed No. 19 entry.

Running second in his heat race, Myers Jr was locked into the feature event where he took the green flag from the seventh starting position. Getting a good start to the feature event, Myers Jr was up into fourth on the first lap, but as action moved quickly on the short track, he was back to sixth on the seventh lap.

Working around the LPS surface, Myers Jr searched both high and low as he ran well inside the Top-10. When the feature event drew to a close, Myers Jr capped the opening night of Maverick Mayhem off with a sixth place finish.

Friday night the scene shifted to Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, IN where Myers Jr timed in 12th fastest in time trials before advancing from sixth to fourth in his heat race and again locking into the feature event.

Taking the green flag from the ninth row, Myers Jr night was cut short as he got upside down on the second lap leading to extensive damage.

Going over the wreckage, the team ultimately made the decision to skip Saturday’s event to put their spare car together for Sunday’s event in Terre Haute, IN.

Getting off to a sluggish start at The Action Track, Myers Jr and company went to work to made adjustments for their heat race. Going from ninth to seventh in his heat, Myers Jr moved into the ‘B’ where he lined up back in 10th.

Having a great run on the famed ½ mile, Myers Jr worked his way up to third and punched his ticket inot the feature event.

Lining up 22nd on the starting grid for the 20-lap feature event, Myers Jr continued his surge forward when the feature came to life.

Working into 16th in just five laps, Myers Jr was in 14th when the cross flags were displayed to field.

Continuing to fight forward, the 18-year-old was in 11th on the 14th lap, and made a brief appearance in the Top-10 by lap 16.

Falling back to 12th with three laps left in the race, Myers Jr was able to work into the 11th spot on the 19th lap where he went on to cap his night off.

“Aside from qualifying Sunday night, we were really good on a really tricky track,” Myers Jr said. “It definitely gives you confidence to have speed and move forward getting to these tracks for the first time, and it has us all excited as we continue to progress. A big thank you to Brodie Hayward and everyone that is associated with this team.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 26, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 10, Top-10’s-16

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr and the Hayward Motorsports team will be idle for the next two weekends.

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

To grab your Joel Myers Jr Merchandise, click over to www.shopjoelmyersjr.com

 

 

Andy Forsberg Storms to 2nd Win of 2024 Season

PETERSEN MEDIA: Saturday night at Placerville Speedway, Andy Forsberg had his elbows up on the slick ¼ mile bullring as he charged form his eighth starting position to capture his second win of the 2024 season.

“Saturday night we had 24 cars show up for Fan Appreciation night, and I thought the night went really well,” Andy Forsberg said. “It was the week after the El Dorado County Fair so it’s always a toss up with what we will get with the crowd and the track surface because how abused it gets but Scott Russell did a great job all week, and the fans showed up despite the high temps.”

With 24 cars on hand Saturday night, the Auburn, CA driver got off to a solid start as he timed the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in fifth quickest in qualifying time trials.

Moving into heat race competition, Forsberg lined up on the front row and needed to pick up the win the guarantee himself a spot in the nightly redraw.

Getting the jump, Forsberg looked strong in the eight lap race as he raced to the win and garnered a berth in the redraw where he didn’t quite have the luck he needed as the eight placed him in the fourth row of the 25-lap feature event.

With the track getting dry and slick as the night went on as well as the night featuring triple digit heat, a pre-race track rework took place and gave the surface some juice for the impending feature event.

When the race went green, Forsberg began his journey to the top spot as he was able to quickly break into the Top-Five. Running in fourth, Forsberg was able to move into third as the leaders got into traffic, and on the 13th lap he made a power move on the exit of turn two that saw him go to the outside and drive by the lead duo to take over the race’s top spot.

Out in front, Forsberg continued to set a torrid pace as he kept the field at bay. Leading the final 12 laps, Forsberg raced on to score his second win of the season which also marked his 71st career triumph at Placerville Speedway.

“It was a fun night at the track,” Forsberg said. “I feel like we have gotten our ducks in a row the last couple of months, and with the stupid stuff not happening we have been in contention night in and night out.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-17, Wins-2, Top 5’s-7, Top 10’s-8

ON TAP: Forsberg will be in action on Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA before returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night.

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

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

 

 

Cole Macedo Lands on Podium at Super Dirt Cup

PETERSEN MEDIA- Despite having tough luck during the first two nights of the Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, Cole Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports put themselves in a good position for Saturday night’s finale where Macedo raced his way to a third-place finish at the prestigious event at Skagit Speedway.

“We had a fast car all week, and I am glad we were able to come away with a good finish on Saturday night,” Cole Macedo said. “We had a good shot at finishing second, but traffic was tricky and we ended up scoring a third place finish.”

Getting collected in a late race tangle on Thursday night, and then dealing with an issue with his fire suppression system on Friday night, the Tarlton Motorsports team was able to get Macedo out of the work area each time and get him on track so he could score as many event points as possible.

Sitting 7th in points heading into Championship Saturday, Macedo lined up on the front row of his heat race and powered to the win. With the heat win to his credit, the Lemoore, CA driver was locked into the 40-lap feature event where he rolled off of the starting grid from the sixth position aboard the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales backed no. 21 entry.

When the feature event came to life, Macedo quickly moved into fourth as he chased after the likes of Zeb Wise, Corey Day, and Justin Sanders. Moving into third on the eighth lap, the action picked up as the leaders got into traffic and created an epic battle for the second spot.

Racing into second on the 17th lap, Macedo and Wise waged war on each other as they played a high-speed game of chess racing through slower traffic.

Slipping back to third officially on the 20th lap, Macedo kept him in his crosshairs as he worked around the famed bullring in the pacific northwest.

Taking a couple shots at Wise late in the feature, Macedo brough a busy stretch with the Tarlton Motorsports team to a close with a third-place finish.

“My guys did an incredible job all week of getting us back on track to get points to be in a good spot for the big show on Saturday night,” Macedo said. “Things didn’t go our way, but when it counted, we were right there. Thanks to the Tarlton family for allowing us to go on this trip, and the Dyson family and all of our partners for continuing to support this race team.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 21, Wins: 3, Top 5’s: 16, Top 10’s: 17.

ON TAP: Macedo and company will head to Chico, CA this Friday and Saturday night as the NARC slate resumes with the David Tarter Memorial.

 

 

Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic coming to Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, Saturday

WHEATLAND, MO. (June 24, 2024) - One of the biggest events on Lucas Oil Speedway's schedule is set for Friday and Saturday as many of the nation's top winged Spring Car drivers will be on hand for the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic.

The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway with winners each night collecting $15,000.

Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., has a series-high six feature victories and 23 top-10 finishes in 24 events to lead the High Limit season championship points. Three-time winner Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis trails Sweet by 76 points with third-place Brent Marks of Myerstown, Pa., 158 points behind the leader.

Fourth-place Rico Abreu of St. Helens, Calif., trailed Sweet by 252 points and Corey Day of Clovis, Calif., rounds out the top five just three points behind Aberu. Among other regulars on the tour is Kasey Kahne, former NASCAR Cup Series driver for 18 seasons.

Two-night reserved tickets at $80 are on sale online or by calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can be purchased online.

Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour. The HMT and Lucas Oil Speedway have selected 27 drivers to compete each night.

The HMT invitees are Chad Wheeler, Jason Pursley, Dakota Dale, Kenton Allen, Dean Wille, Tyler Wolff, Henry Chambers, Chevy Coleman, Jarret Dotson, Nic Bidinger, Gunner Martin, Tad Davis and Brandon Givens; Lucas Oil Speedway has invited Joe Duvall, Rick Beebe, Chris Kratzer, Terry Phillips, Greg Scheffler, Trevor Hughes, Gabe Hodges, Chase Sigg, Ryan Middaugh, Tanner Mullens, Robbie Reed, Tyler Davis, Dayton Pursley and Chad Lyle.

The schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m., spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday and Saturday.

Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.

Dirt Road Addiction concert Friday after races: In addition to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the action on Friday night from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the Midway.

Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting country and rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as "Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock, pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse set lists and their original music.

Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium, Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.

For more information on the band, visit dirtroadaddiction.com.

Friday admission:

Two-day reserved - $80

Adults (13-and-up) - $30

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $70

Two-day pit pass - $85

Saturday admission:

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $90

Pit pass - $45

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

CONTACT:

Danny Lorton

Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager

Office: (417) 282-5984

DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com



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Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience.

For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway

Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.

About Lucas Oil Speedway

Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title.

Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events.

Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA.

In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.

2024 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners

Arizona Sport Shirts

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General Tire

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Lucas Oil Products

"The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway

MAVTV

"The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper

"The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Rugged Radios

"The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Summit Racing Equipment

"The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels

"The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway

2024 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:

AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, Proboat, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, Rains Ice Company, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Turn 1 Bar & Grill, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

 

 

Huset's Speedway Management Thanks First Responders and Neighbors for Assistance During Flooding Last Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - Huset's Speedway management extends its most sincere gratitude to the fans, teams and sponsors that supported the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS as well as to the first responders and local neighbors who helped during the severe flooding that postponed the event last weekend.

Mother Nature refused to cooperate all week with multiple days of rain leading into one of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel events. The weather cleared enough to get in Wednesday's Huset's Hustle opener, which showcased 55 of the top sprint car drivers in the nation, before intense rain invaded the area late Wednesday night and continued through Saturday.

Several inches of rain drenched the already saturated ground, which created flooding that began in the early hours of Friday morning. At 2 a.m. that morning, Huset's Speedway management, the Huset's Speedway security team and local law enforcement went door to door to each campsite and race team on the property notifying campers of the potential for flooding, and advising that campers vacate the area. At 3 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Minnehana County.

Huset's Speedway management is grateful for the support of the Brandon and Split Rock Fire and Rescue teams for their help evacuating the balance of people who remained in their campers Friday morning. Also, a huge thank you is extended to the Minnehana County Sheriff's Office and the Brandon Police Department for their assistance along with many good Samaritans who brought equipment to help campers recover their personal belongings.

Flooding has started to slowly recede at the track and Huset's Speedway management is assessing the property damage this week.

An announcement about the rescheduling of the final night of the Huset's Hustle as well as the two nights of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS that were postponed last weekend will be released this week.

The next scheduled weekly program at Huset's Speedway is July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

UP NEXT -

July 7 for Metro Construction Night featuring the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

Mallett Produces First ASCS National Tour Victory of the Season

Inside Line Promotions - LOCUST GROVE, Ark. (June 24, 2024) - Jordon Mallett executed a last-lap pass to score his first ASCS National Tour triumph of the season last Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway.

It marked his second career win with the ASCS National Tour and the first for Brandon Anderson Motorsports - a team that Mallett has been driving for during the last month.

"The way I see it is it took about five races or so for us to get comfortable and consistent," Mallett said. "We were up and down. Like we were fast, but sometimes not in the feature. At the ASCS National Tour Speedweek finale we finally put ourselves in a good spot as we were fast at the end just like we were in the beginning. Then at Batesville on Saturday we showed we could be good from hot laps all the way through. I was comfortable and we figured out some things and made smart decisions. It was a cumulative effort over the last month."

Mallett qualified second quickest in his group before he won a heat race.

"I don't have a lot of laps around Batesville even though it's close to home," he said. "I'd only been there a couple of times. We were good about any time we got on the track. The team worked hard all week and gave me a good race car from when we unloaded. We were quickest in hot laps by a good margin. We were faster in qualifying than in hot laps, but weren't quick time in our group. Then we won the heat race to make sure we could get in the dash since we couldn't fall back on our qualifying time. We had a really good race car and kept fine-tuning it. In the dash we ran third so we started the feature third. We kept working at the car and watching the track.

"We had a really good start to the feature. I knew (Matt) Covington would go to the top and I thought Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) would slide to protect. I got myself to second and jumped to the top. Sam set a really fast pace and we were able to match him. I didn't know if we were the only ones matching him until after the race. The first 15 laps me and Sam had five seconds on third place. We had a lot of flexibility in the car as I was able to run the top or the bottom or float through the middle. When we got to traffic the dirty air didn't bother us as we were consistent. We had a restart with 10 laps to go. When you're running second you get the opportunity to search around a lot. I was able to maintain with Sam while I was searching the track. I knew that if we could maintain while searching we had a pretty good race car.

"When we came to the restart I had a really good start. He rolled through the middle to the top. I ducked to the bottom and found a strip of moisture and was able to take the lead for a lap. That track is a momentum race track. Once he got wound up through the middle he drove around me before I could get up to get my own momentum wound up. I jumped up and kept pace with him. Toward the end my car kept getting better. With about three laps to go I was noticing there were a couple of spots kinda high off both corners that had started to clean off quickly. I felt that could take a little bit of rubber.

"Coming to the white flag lap through turns three and four I thought we only had one more shot. I was able to really enter the corner hard and charge the corner. I went into the middle and hit that clean spot on exit. I gained really quick from five car lengths back to right behind him at the white flag. We both went into turn one at the middle to top of the track. I followed him in and got myself in my own clean air. I slowed my car down and got square and shot up and cleared him by the time we got to the back straightaway. I went through turns three and four and charged it really hard and caught that strip coming off."

The last-lap pass resulted in Mallett's first ASCS National Tour win since October 2021.

"I'm really pleased to get back to Victory Lane with the ASCS National Tour and to be a part of the Anderson's first National win," he said. "It was also really meaningful to be able to pass Sam, who is one of the best 360 racers in the country, to earn the victory."

Mallett will venture to Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla., this Friday and Saturday for the ASCS National Series Dirt Down in T-Town with the ASCS National Tour. He placed fifth at the track in July 2022 during his only appearance.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 22 - Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).

SEASON STATS -

11 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Okla., for the ASCS National Series Dirt Down in T-Town with the ASCS National Tour

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - KSE Racing Products

KSE Racing Products has been manufacturing premium oval track racing products for more than 35 years. All of its products are proudly built in the USA by a talented team of craftsmen at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just north of Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.KSE-Racing.com.

"Dan and Dave at KSE Racing Products have taken care of our steering needs for as long as I can remember," Mallett said. "It's been first-class service all the way. They always have top-notch service and a quick turnaround."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Shows Speed Early During World of Outlaws Race at Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson pieced together one of his strongest starts to a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event last Wednesday at Huset's Speedway.

Johnson qualified 10 th quickest in his group and finished third in a heat race to kick off the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS. That locked him into a mid-pack starting position during the Huset's Hustle main event, but unfortunately mechanical woes sidelined him before the green flag was waved.

"I think we qualified well, especially for the cars that were in our group," he said. "I was hoping to get a spot or two in the heat race. I think going out in the first heat the track was a little narrow and tough to pass. About halfway through I could feel the motor losing a little bit of power. The end result wasn't great as we stuck a valve and broke some valve springs so we couldn't start the feature. We would have had it fixed to race on Friday, but Mother Nature had other plans."

The remainder of the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS was postponed because of continuing rain and flooding.

Next up for Johnson will be double duty this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.

"I'm excited for it as I'll run my 410 car and a 360 car for Dennis Gainey," he said. "I haven't gotten any 410 laps there this year so I'm excited to see where our stuff stacks up. And hopefully we can improve on our results with Dennis and the team."

Johnson has recorded a top 10 during all four starts at Knoxville Raceway this season, highlighted by a run from 12 th to fourth during his most recent visit.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: DNS (-).

SEASON STATS -

16 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Construction Products & Consultants

Construction Products & Consultants, which has been owned and operated in Sioux Falls, S.D., since 1992, helps builders of all skill levels see their project through to completion. For more information, visit http://www.ConstructionProductsSD.com .

"I've worked at Construction Products & Consultants for a few years," Johnson said. "We specialize in concrete and masonry products. It's pretty cool to have your work on the side of your race car and help you out in a big way."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Battles Misfortune Throughout Dirt Cup to Finish 11 th During Finale

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 24, 2024) - Trey Starks entered the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup last weekend at Skagit Speedway as the 410ci winged sprint car points leader and the winningest driver at the track this year.

"You have to be fast and you have to have luck at these big events," he said. "I felt we were fast, but we didn't have very much luck. That's how a weekend like that falls apart."

Starks had high expectations going into the marquee event, which he began last Thursday by setting quick time in qualifying out of the 45-plus competitors. He then hustled from eighth to third place in a heat race to be the high-points driver entering the main event, which was inverted by 16 positions.

"Early in the feature I had a big run on someone and I pulled to the inside," he said. "I was going so fast compared to him he didn't see or hear me coming. At the end of the straightaway he went to the bottom. He turned into my right rear with his left front. I was going so fast it just took flight."

Starks got upside down during the incident, which ended his night early with a 24th-place result.

The team pulled out the backup car on Friday and once again pieced together a strong first half of the night, qualifying 10 th quickest and placing sixth in a heat race. That lined Starks up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event.

"We were running about sixth," he said. "A car did a wheelie in front of us and when he set it down I thought he'd get back on the gas. Once I realized he wasn't I locked it up, but we collided and it destroyed the car. We scabbed it back together and picked up a few spots after restarting at the back. When we came back into the pits and looked at the car it was like how did we get through that."

Starks was credited with a 14th-place result.

He ranked eighth in overall event points entering Saturday's finale.

"The motor was basically falling out of the car after Friday's race," he said. "We went home and were in a time crunch to have it put together and leave by 1 p.m. to get back to the track in time. Instead of fixing the motor mounts we put a different engine in the car. We fought the engine all night and we weren't sure why. So that threw another thing into the loop."

Starks placed second in a heat race before ending the night 11 th in the main event while using his third different race car in as many nights.

"The main thing was getting in a car that hadn't had a 410 in it in like four years," he said. "It's the spare, spare, spare car, but at that point we didn't have too many options. We just fought everything and just weren't where we needed to be.

"I don't like making excuses, but being on a different car every night was pretty difficult from both a driver and a crew standpoint. I was really bummed out after Thursday because I felt we had one of if not the fastest car in the pits. When you're racing really hard for each position and it's a split-second decision, it's easy to get into a racing deal. Unfortunately, we were on the wrong end of those most of the weekend."

Starks plans to return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday. He currently holds a 54-point lead in the 410ci winged sprint car championship standings at the track.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 20 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (8); Feature: 24 (16).

June 21 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 6 (6); Feature: 14 (8).

June 22 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 11 (9).

SEASON STATS -

15 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 14 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rally From 20 th to Ninth During BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Opening Night at Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 24, 2024) - David Gravel hustled the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 sprint car from 20 th to ninth place last Wednesday during the opening night of the four-day BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.

The final three nights of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series crown jewel event at Huset's Speedway were postponed because of intense rain and flooding.

The action on Wednesday began with Gravel qualifying fourth quickest in his group. He then finished where he started - fifth - in a heat race.

"We qualified good, but I wasn't able to pass in the heat races," he said. "With how that format is you have to pass cars or you're left in the wind. I was able to just lock into the feature."

Gravel lined up on the outside of the 10 th row in the Huset's Hustle main event.

"We slowly picked them off," he said. "I ran the bottom mostly. We had to run the middle and ran the top a couple of laps, but our car was on the snugger side so we definitely liked the bottom. I felt by the end of the race we were decent. We just ran out of laps."

Gravel's run from 20 th to ninth was the second-most positions gained during the feature.

"We were content to finish where we did," he said. "It was acceptable for us, but we weren't happy with how the night was. I think that would have lined us up on the front row of a heat race on Thursday and if we won that we'd have been in a good position, but rain washed out the rest of the weekend."

Next up for Big Game Motorsports is the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular this Friday and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. Gravel owns a 56-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering the weekend.

"I'm very excited," he said. "I was able to win the second night there last year. I'm looking forward to going back. Hopefully it's nice and warm and slick like it normally is there and we get to do some racing."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 19 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (20).

SEASON STATS -

31 races, 9 wins, 21 top fives, 27 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 29 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the World of Outlaws Independence Spectacular with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

Danny Dietrich eyes Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek title
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 24, 2024) – After an off-weekend to reset and recharge, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing are now more ready than ever, set to take part in the entire ten-race Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek slate that will commence officially at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 28.

Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, will roll into Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek fresh off of an Ohio Sprint Speedweek run that included eight starts in nine days complimented by a pair of podium finishes. Although outside of Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship contention, Dietrich was victorious in his annual visit to the Buckeye State, accomplishing said feat at Sharon Speedway on Wednesday, June 12.

“We needed a weekend off to kinda reset our heads and be ready for PA Speedweek. Ten days is a lot of racing, but there’s a ton of money on the line and we hope to be in contention each and every night,” Dietrich, a former two-time PA Sprint Speedweek champion, noted. “The fans are excited and I know we’re excited. Hopefully the weather cooperates and allows for a great ten days.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:

2024 PA SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, June 28 | Williams Grove $10,000 to Win
Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Wednesday, July 3 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
Friday, July 5 | Williams Grove $20,000 to Win
Saturday, July 6 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Sunday, July 7 | Selinsgrove $10,000 to Win

First through fifth in the final point standings will collect $6,000, $3,000, $2,700, $2,500, and $2,200 respectively.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 20
Top-Tens: 25

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
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Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

Whittall continues Port Royal hot streak; Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek agenda could include entire slate
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

VINCENTOWN, N.J. (June 24, 2024) – Although Justin Whittall’s complete Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek slate is still undetermined, planning to contend in most, if not all of the annual marquee, the New Jersey native’s momentum heading into the ten-race agenda will be hearty, capping his recent weekend of competition with a top-five score at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22.

Whittall, who earned his first victory of 2024 just one weekend prior at Port Royal Speedway, finished fourth in his most recent visit to the Juniata County “Speed Palace,” commencing main event action from the exact same position. In fact, it was a great evening on the whole for JW Motorsports, opening the $22,000-to-win Jim Kline Tribute with the fifth-fastest qualifying time of 28 entries, racing on to win his respective heat race.

Perfect timing, the event utilized a Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek format.

“Feels good to keep this rhythm going. Things are starting to turn for the better, and no better time to do so than right before Speedweek,” Whittall, ace of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, said. “Really happy for this team. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep this team in check and I’m proud to be connected with so many great people. Our plan is to be at all of Speedweek, but we’re still balancing some things out. We’ll see soon enough.”

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports plan to contend in all of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:

2024 PA SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, June 28 | Williams Grove $10,000 to Win
Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Wednesday, July 3 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
Friday, July 5 | Williams Grove $20,000 to Win
Saturday, July 6 | Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Sunday, July 7 | Selinsgrove $10,000 to Win

First through fifth in the final point standings will collect $6,000, $3,000, $2,700, $2,500, and $2,200 respectively.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 8

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15. Finished fourth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 22.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports
X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

 

Westfall on top at Paragon; Macon’s Top Gun Special highlights coming agenda
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

FOREST, Ohio (June 24, 2024) – It’s been a long time coming for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, but the Forest, Ohio-based non-wing venture finally scored their first triumph of the 2024 season, doing so at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 22. In fact, the trip to Paragon was as last minute as anything could get, immediately switching directions after their USAC doubleheader in Wisconsin was called off due to Mother Nature.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M non-wing sprinter, earned his Paragon victory from third on the grid, taking command officially with less than ten circuits remaining. The Johnson Memorial score earned Westfall a $3,000 payday; a great momentum shift heading into Macon Speedway’s highly anticipated Top Gun Special on June 28-29.

“We needed that one…we were kinda doubting ourselves a little bit, but we finally got over the hump,” Westfall said. “The first one is always the hardest to get, so hopefully this gives us a nice little boost heading into two days in Illinois.

“Macon is a wild place,” Westfall added. “We’re ready to get after it.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a Top Gun Special doubleheader at Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 2
Top-Tens: 5

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Earned first win of the season (worth $3,000) at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana, on Saturday, June 23.

 

Andrews back in the top-ten at Attica; Routine weekend on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

SANDUSKY, Ohio (June 24, 2024) – Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing (CAR) notched another mark in the top-ten column during the recent weekend, concluding their Attica/Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) start at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 21, with ninth-place result, maintaining their place within the top-ten after commencing action two spots better.

For Andrews, ace of the CAR, Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com, No. 15C sprint car, the top-ten was his second of the season, earning his first in an Attica appearance just before FAST on Dirt’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Andrews is certainly no stranger to the Attica highbanks, earning back-to-back titles at the facility in the hay day years of his career.

Unfortunately, Andrews was unable to repeat his top-ten output at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 22; he ended his efforts with a 20th-place score.

“Feels good to get back in the top-ten at Attica. Our potential at CAR has been there from the start, it’s just putting it all together. Our goal is to get a win before the year is over,” Andrews expressed. “It was a hot weekend, so a big thanks to the fans for coming out and supporting the tracks on Friday and Saturday. Here’s to another solid weekend ahead.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29. Saturday’s visit to Fremont will include FAST on Dirt.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 2

 

JJ Loss on board for five nights of PA Sprint Speedweek
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

HANOVER, Pa. (June 24, 2024) – The end of June usually means one thing for Pennsylvania race fans: Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek. And for Hanover, Pennsylvania’s JJ Loss, who is halfway through his first, full season in the 410 sprint car ranks, it’s a time to garner extra lap time and experience, fully intent on participating in five nights of the ten-race schedule including Lincoln Speedway’s pair on June 29 and July 1.

Loss, ace of his own Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will roll into Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek fresh off of a Lincoln Speedway start on Saturday, June 22, concluding his evening in the Pigeon Hills 14th in the running order. Although far from Loss’ top result at the “Fabulous” facility, the 17-year-old is confident in his ability to run with the state’s top performers.

“We’re excited for Speedweek. It’s the week everyone looks forward to, whether you’re a fan or a driver, and to have the opportunity to compete in half of it is pretty special,” Loss explained. “Of course, we still have to take things day to day, but as long as nothing out of the ordinary happens, our plan is to be at Lincoln for both nights, as well as BAPS Motor Speedway, Grandview Speedway, and Hagerstown Speedway.”

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with five dates of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:

Saturday, June 29 | Lincoln $25,000 to Win
Sunday, June 30 | BAPS $10,000 to Win
Monday, July 1 | Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 2 | Grandview $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 4 | Hagerstown $10,000 to Win

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com

 

 

Thiel records solid results in four-day Indiana road trip; IRA double ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 24, 2024

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 24, 2024) – Four days in the Hoosier State resulted in four solid results for Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only finding the top-ten twice in the four-race stretch, but ultimately highlighting all outcomes with a podium at Terre Haute Action Track on Sunday, June 23. Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished third in his podium result, improving three positions after starting sixth on the A-Main grid.

Dubbed Maverick Mayhem, Thiel launched his quadruple-header (featuring the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Maverick Winged Sprint Cars) with a 12th-place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway on Thursday, June 20, followed quickly thereafter with a ninth-place score at Bloomington Speedway on Friday 21. “Big Wheel” raced on to finish 14th at Tri-State Speedway on Saturday, June 22, all of which concluded with the aforementioned podium at Terre Haute Action Track.

A competitive weekend, nonetheless, each of Thiel’s A-Main results were the product of forward progress, advancing 16 total positions with the most accumulated in his visit to Tri-State in Haubstadt.

“It was an awesome week, for sure. Those Indiana bullrings can be a lot of fun and I’m proud we were able to put up some solid numbers. I think we were a winning car last night…just didn’t get up on the wheel early enough,” Thiel expressed. “Just hats off to the team for hanging tough and making these last few weeks possible. We ended up racing nine events in 13 days. We’re a little closer to home this weekend so we’re hoping to put this Indiana momentum to good use and stretch our podium streak.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a Winsconsin doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29. “Big Wheel” will visit Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wisconsin, on Friday, followed by a return visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Saturday.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 6
Top-Tens: 11

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Finished ninth at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, June 21. Finished third in a Maverick Mayhem start at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sunday, June 23.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

 

WORLD OF OUTLAWS LARRY HILLERUD MEMORIAL, OFF TRACK ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT WILMOT RACEWAY UPCOMING SCHEDULE

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 22, 2024)--Wisconsin will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13.
In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 14. For complete information as well as camping availability, check the Wilmot Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or the official Wilmot Raceway Facebook page.
The planned USAC Amsoil National Sprints event at Wilmot Saturday, June 22 was cancelled due to heavy overnight storms and prediction for additional heavy rains and storms. This marked the third oval track event lost to weather out of seven scheduled this season.
Next up for the 1/3-mile clay oval is Saturday, June 29 with 11-75 Sports Complex IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Unified Street Stocks and B&L Office Furniture presented by Great American Tire & Auto Repair Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars. Grandstands open 5 p.m. with admission $15 for ages 13 & over, ages 12 & under admitted free. Pits open at 3 p.m. with all pit passes $30. Biggie Paws will have an information table about their adoption, fostering and donation programs.
Off track from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30 Great American Tire & Auto Repair, 4106 - 78th St. (Old Sears Pershing Plaza), Kenosha will be hosting its annual car show. Wilmot Raceway race cars, Great Lakes Dragaway drag cars, domestic, classic, modern, import, hot rods, as well as motorcycles, are invited to participate. The show is free with entertainment planned. Food and beverages will be available on site.
Independence Celebration car load and fireworks night is next on track for Wilmot Raceway Tuesday, July 2 featuring Liftpro powered by Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Product Wings Wilmot 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprint Cars, Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance/Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints and Bandits. Special grandstand admission is $30.00 per car load provided each passenger is seatbelted paid upon entrance to the fairgrounds. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. with pits opening at 3 p.m. and all pit passes $30.00.
The Kenosha County Fair/Wilmot Raceway World of Outlaws weekend activities begin on Thursday, July 11 with a fish fry by Twisted Quisine Catering 5 until 8 p.m.(or while supplies last), yard games along with Wilmot Raceway Grill and The Garage open for food and beverages. Music provided by Nick Gz 5:30-9:30 p.m. This event is open to the public as well as campers.
On Friday, July 12 will feature baked goods at the Wilmot Raceway Grill 7 until 9 a.m. Lunch will be available 1 until 5 p.m. at Raceway Grill with The Garage open. A scavenger hunt for youngsters is planned. Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Nashville recording artist Eli Agler & The Faster Horses will perform a concert commencing 30 minutes following conclusion of the race program.
Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast at $10 per person ages 7 and over. Campers receive 4 complimentary pancake breakfast tickets.
Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Hartland, Wis. home, World of Outlaws Rookie contender, 2023 Wilmot Raceway 410 Winged Sprint Car Champion, and 11-time IRA Winged Sprint Car Champion will have his car on display and sign autographs 8 until 9 a.m.
Raceway Grill and The Garage will be open serving lunch and beverages 2 until 5 p.m.
Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands at 4 p.m. Best Dressed Race Gear Contest will be held when stands open.
Red Rock It Band will perform a concert 30 minutes following conclusions of the race program.
For ticket or pit pass information, contact SLS promotions which is leasing the facility for the race event.
WingLESS Sprints are on the program both days.
For information or updates on Wilmot Raceway events or camping, phone trackside raceline 262-862-2090, check Raceway website wilmotraceway.com or official Raceway Facebook page.

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The World of Outlaws two-day event will see the best Sprint Car drivers in the country battle for $12,000 paydays both nights at the 1/3-mile track.

California’s Carson Macedo, who’s in contention for the 2024 World of Outlaws title, has turned Wilmot into one of his best tracks, having won the last two Series races there. His win last year started a resurgence for the Jason Johnson Racing driver after a crash a few weeks earlier.

The event will be the final home state weekend for Wisconsin resident Bill Balog. He’s a 23-time winner at Wilmot, most recently winning with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in August last year.

In his first return to Wisconsin this year, Balog finished eighth at Beaver Dam Raceway.

They’ll be joined by the likes of 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz – who won at Wilmot in 2019 – current Series points leader David Gravel – who has four Series wins at Wilmot – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Logan Schuchart and more.

EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 12-13
Location – Wilmot, WI
Track Record – 12.397 seconds by Mike Reinke on Aug. 21, 2021

Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow

Tickets – Available HERE
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Last Race Video Recap (July 8, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ9PfqcaZA

Previous World of Outlaws winners at Wilmot –
2023 – Carson Macedo on July 8
2022 – Carson Macedo on July 9
2021 – Brad Sweet on July 10
2020 –David Gravel on July 11
2019 – Donny Schatz on July 13
2018 – Brent Marks on June 2
2017 – David Gravel on July 29
2016 – David Gravel on July 30
2014 – David Gravel on May 9
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 1
2006 – Mark Dobmeier on Oct. 14

 

 

Swanson Tops Qualifying at Madison Int’l Speedway

In Doran Binks Racing’s Mission Foods No. 77

And Still Leads Points Following 100-Lapper

OREGON, Wis., June 23 — Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson still lead the entrant and driver point standings in the USAC Silver Crown division following Friday night’s Bytec Dairyland 100 at Madison International Speedway, but their top rivals have drawn closer after a mechanical problem resulted in an 11th-place finish for the No. 77, which is sponsored by Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.

Earlier in the evening Swanson won the pole for the 100-lap race with a time of 17.062 seconds, extending his record as the driver with the most USAC Silver Crown poles in history to 51. C.J. Leary, Bobby Santos III, Dakoda Armstrong and Taylor Ferns rounded out the top five in qualifying.

Swanson led all 300 laps of the three previous pavement USAC Silver Crown races this year and he’s won this race three times (2018, 2019 and 2023).

But on Friday Leary was able to get around him on the outside going into Turn 1 of the half-mile paved oval on the first lap, and then Santos edged under him in the same spot on lap two to relegate him to third.

That set up one of the best battle of the evening, as Swanson hounded Santos for second while Ferns tried to get third away from Swanson as the trio played a high-speed game of cat and mouse.

Swanson eventually dropped to fourth but his drive came to an end when he suddenly slowed in Turn 3 to bring out the first of two cautions on lap 61 due to a mechanical issue that caused the No. 77 to lose fuel. He was pushed to the pits by a four-wheeler and the Doran Binks crew made quick repairs. Swanson was able to return to the rear of the field and run for about 10 more laps, and his official finishing position was 11th.

He wasn’t the only one who had their night come to an end prematurely. Ferns brought out the event’s only other yellow while running third working lap 75 when she stopped at about the same place Swanson had. Her car’s issue was a broken U-joint, and she ended up right behind Swanson in the final rundown, in 12th place.

And after leading from the start, Leary also ran into calamity in the same spot on lap 89, as he got a flat tire and had contact with Armstrong. He pitted for a new tire but he ended up ninth.

That gave the point to Armstrong, who went on to post his first USAC Silver Crown victory. Santos, Grant, rookie Trey Osborne and defending series champion Seavey rounded out the top five.

The race was streamed live by Flo Racing.

The next USAC Silver Crown race is the Sumar Classic on July 4 at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. The series then travels to Salt City Speedway in Hutchinson, Kan. July 19-20 prior to four events in August. The complete schedule is posted on usacracing.com.

For more information see DoranRacing.com.

 

 

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 19

IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 553; 2. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 540; 3. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 456; 4. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 450; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 422; 6. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 406; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 394; 8. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 391; 9. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 389; 10. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 368; 11. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 359; 12. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 357; 13. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 355; 14. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 340; 15. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 335; 16. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., 326; 17. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 322; 18. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 321; 19. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 320; 20. Bayley Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 319.

State Point Standings

California – 1. Philip Heynen, Visalia, Calif., 116; 2. David Knott, Fresno, Calif., 108; 3. Maverick Myrick, Tulare, Calif., 107; 4. Jeremy Alves, Hanford, Calif., 105; 5. Kevin W. Barnes Sr., Fresno, Calif., 102; 6. Kenneth (K.C.) Weikle, Sanger, Calif., 101; 7. Tylor Henson, Fresno, Calif., 98; 8. Howard Fergerson Jr., Porterville, Calif., 93; 9. Andy Smith, Lincoln, Calif., 63; 10. Brendan Warmerdam, Lemoore, Calif., 38.

Delaware – 1. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 40; 2. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 39; 3. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 38; 4. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 37; 5. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 36; 6. Christian Rumsey, Slate Hill, N.Y., 35; 7. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 33; 8. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 32; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 31; 10. Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., 30.

Georgia – 1. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 40; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 39; 3. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 38; 4. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 37; 5. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 36; 6. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 35; 7. Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., 34; 8. John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., 33; 9. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 32; 10. Scott Hunter, Midland, N.C., 31.

Indiana – 1. Jordan Welch, Clayton, Ind., 210; 2. Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind., and Justin Mathews, Bloomington, Ind., both 205; 4. John Paynter Jr., Bloomington, Ind., 202; 5. Ethan Fleetwood, Smithville, Ind., 193; 6. Levi Hinck, Sweet Springs, Mo., and Barry Miller, Bedford, Ind., both 187; 8. Dustin Clark, Washington, Ind., 180; 9. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 176; 10. Eric Perrott, Sumner, Ill., 174.

Iowa – 1. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 115; 2. Mike Houseman, Des Moines, Iowa, 110; 3. Jake Greenwood, Woodward, Iowa, 99; 4. Monty Ferriera, Lincoln, Neb., 77; 5. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 68; 6. Joe Miller, Vail, Iowa, 67; 7. Jeffrey Wilke, Knoxville, Iowa, 55; 8. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 40; 9. Andrew Sullivan, Arnolds Park, Iowa, 38; 10. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 37.

Kansas – 1. Jeremy Huish, Ness City, Kan., 189; 2. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 179; 3. Justin Chaffin, Newton, Kan., 145; 4. Brian Herbert, Kinsley, Kan., 130; 5. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., and Charlee Chaffin, Cimarron, Kan., both 123; 7. Ty Williams, Arcadia, Okla., 116; 8. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 112; 9. Jeremy Campbell, Goddard, Kan., 108; 10. Jon Freeman, Salina, Kan., 105.

Kentucky – 1. Dean Barnes, Carmel, Ind., 40; 2. Blayne Ridgley, Bruceville, Ind., 39; 3. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 38; 4. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 37; 5. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 36; 6. Carson Dillion, Terre Haute, Ind., 35; 7. Roman Gephart, New Lebanon, Ohio, 34; 8. Alfred Galedrige Jr., Greenwood, Ind., 33; 9. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 32; 10. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 31.

Maryland – 1. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 104; 2. Colton Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 84; 3. Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., 81; 4. Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., 79; 5. Braeden Varner, Mifflintown, Pa., 74; 6. Dale Schweikart, Linden, Pa., 73; 7. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 71; 8. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 70; 9. Josh Spicer, Julian, Pa., and Alex "A. J." Barton, Bedford, Pa., both 66.

Minnesota – 1. Brett Allen, Gaylord, Minn., 187; 2. Matt Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 186; 3. Zach Glaser, Cleveland, Minn., 169; 4. Billy Johnson, Saint Peter, Minn., 148; 5. Brandon Buysse, New Ulm, Minn., 142; 6. Hunter Hanson, Lakefield, Minn., 139; 7. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Rob Rawson, Big Lake, Minn., both 101; 9. Bruce Allen, Mankato, Minn., and Andrew Allen, Gaylord, Minn., both 93.

Missouri – 1. Kendall Weymuth, Sedalia, Mo., 249; 2. Kenny Potter, Harrisonville, Mo., 227; 3. Natalie Doney, Odessa, Mo., 204; 4. Matt Fox, Sedalia, Mo., 202; 5. Jack Thomas, Bates City, Mo., 182; 6. Mitchell Moore, Peculiar, Mo., 165; 7. Jacob Dye, Albany, Mo., 143; 8. Abigayle Lett, Odessa, Mo., 122; 9. Alan Cunningham, Half Way, Mo., 120; 10. Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., 112.

Nebraska – 1. Gunnar Pike, South Bend, Neb., 319; 2. Shayle Bade, Raymond, Neb., 292; 3. Jason Danley, Lincoln, Neb., 288; 4. Brandon Horton, Waterloo, Neb., 280; 5. Gene Ackland, Martell, Neb., 254; 6. Cole Wayman, Lincoln, Neb., 250; 7. Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., 247; 8. Cody Ledger, Omaha, Neb., 233; 9. Mike Boston, Lincoln, Neb., 225; 10. Chad Koch, Murdock, Neb., 223.

New Jersey – 1. Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., 156; 2. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 152; 3. Edward Wagner III, Newfield, N.J., 137; 4. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 135; 5. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 123; 6. Timothy Iulg, Bridgeton, N.J., 122; 7. Jon Brennfleck, Ewing, N.J., 121; 8. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., 120; 9. Donald "D.J." Tanner, Warminster, Pa., 116; 10. Kevin Nagy, Gilbert, Pa., Aidan Borden, Jackson, N.J., and Jeffrey Paulson, Honey Brook, Pa., each 105.

North Carolina – 1. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 74; 2. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 71; 3. Joshua Shantz, Salisbury, N.C., 66; 4. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 63; 5. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 55; 6. Chris Lamb, Reidsville, N.C., 54; 7. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., 50; 8. Brianna Lawson, Jackson Springs, N.C., and Nick Tucker, Mooresville, N.C., both 40; 10. Jacob McLain, Indian Trail, N.C., and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., both 38

North Dakota – 1. Tye Wilke, Detroit Lakes, Minn., 149; 2. Morgan Nyquist, Moorhead, Minn., 138; 3. Brandon Rekow, Ellendale, N.D., 137; 4. Tom Cummings, Grandin, N.D., 130; 5. Andy Pake, Felton, Minn., 110; 6. Amelia Eisenschenk, Fargo, N.D., 108; 7. Daniel Griep, Minnetonka, Minn., and Marcus Rothenbacher, Ulen, Minn., both 104; 9. Ty Hanten, West Fargo, N.D., 75; 10. Joshua Johnson, Harwood, N.D., 68.

Ohio – 1. Chris Miller, Chillicothe, Ohio, 257; 2. Wyatt Justice, Stoutsville, Ohio, 255; 3. James Moore, Marysville, Ohio, 202; 4. Jaylynn Montgomery, Jackson, Ohio, 183; 5. Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, 179; 6. Jason "Jay" Helton, Waverly, Ohio, 168; 7. Jacob Stickle, Xenia, Ohio, 141; 8. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 139; 9. Lance Whaley, Morrow, Ohio, 126; 10. Chase Baker, Waynesville, Ohio, and Alexander Clute, Grand Blanc, Mich., both 123.

Oklahoma – 1. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 102; 2. Seth Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 88; 3. Brandon Jennings, Norman, Okla., 80; 4. Kayden Cole, Blanchard, Okla., 76; 5. Steven Richardson, Liberal, Kan., 75; 6. Danny Smith, Sapulpa, Okla., 71; 7. Gary Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla., and Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., both 70; 9. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin, Okla., 68; 10. Tanner Conn, Oklahoma City, Okla., Whit Gastineau, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jeremy Allen, Blanchard, Okla., each 67.

Pennsylvania – 1. Ken Duke, Winfield, Pa., 394; 2. Kruz Kepner, Middleburg, Pa., 339; 3. Timothy Bittner, Beech Creek, Pa., 326; 4. Zach Rhodes, Mc Veytown, Pa., 304; 5. Austin Reed, Etters, Pa., and Dustin Young, Danville, Pa., both 267; 7. Nick Sweigart, Myerstown, Pa., 258; 8. Owen Dimm, Mifflintown, Pa., 232; 9. Michael Alleman, Port Royal, Pa., 223; 10. Mike Melair, Warrington, Pa., and Kenneth Heffner, Watsontown, Pa., both 212.

South Carolina – 1. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 77; 2. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., 76; 3. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 75; 4. Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 72; 5. John Frutchey, Goose Creek, S.C., and Tyler Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., both 67; 7. Sean Vardell, Taylorsville, N.C., 63; 8. Tyler Orzechowski, Jacksonville, Fla., 62; 9. Gareth Palmer, Fuquay Varina, N.C., 56; 10. Connor Leoffler, Galivants Ferry, S.C., 40.

South Dakota – 1. Koby Werkmeister, Armour, S.D., 324; 2. Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., 309; 3. Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., 299; 4. Dillon Bickett, Madison, S.D., 296; 5. Jared Jansen, Parker, S.D., 283; 6. Dylan Waxdahl, Hartford, S.D., 276; 7. John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, S.D., 268; 8. Michalob Voeltz, Madison, S.D., 265; 9. Brady Donnohue, Arden Hills, Minn., 261; 10. Tyler Rabenberg, Cambridge, Minn., 257.

Texas – 1. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 315; 2. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 288; 3. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, and Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, both 249; 5. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 232; 6. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 231; 7. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 199; 8. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 192; 9. Thomas Johnson, Deridder, Louisiana, 191; 10. Herbert Wood, Kennedale, Texas, 179.

Virginia – 1. Dylan Shatzer, Hagerstown, Md., and Jerald Harris, Dayton, Va., both 113; 3. Daren Bolac, Moyock, N.C., 106; 4. Caleb Harris, Harrisonburg, Va., 101; 5. Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, Vt., 95; 6. Matthew Leach, Newport News, Va., 93; 7. Aaron Leach, Hampton, Va., 86; 8. Donald Hendershot, Clear Spring, Md., 72; 9. Chris Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 67; 10. James Humblet, Shiloh, N.C., 62

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

 

 

CRSA RAINED OUT AT OUTLAW, MOVED TO AUGUST 16

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 21, 2024

DUNDEE, N.Y. – It’s the same stuff, different day for CRSA this month.

CRSA Sprints officials and Outlaw Speedway track officials have postponed Friday's first Dandy Triple Play event to Aug. 16 due to weather.

Numerous weather reports predicted thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, so racing was called off.

This marks the first time in series history (excluding the 2020 COVID-19 season) that CRSA does not race in June.

With the move to Aug. 16, CRSA now has a two-in-two weekend, with racing the following day at Woodhull Raceway, also part of the Dandy Triple Play.

The CRSA Sprints will take the following weekend off, then turn their attention to July 4 for a Stars and Stripes at Land of Legends Raceway for round two of the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. Can’t make it? Tune in live on DIRTVision.

After that, a quick turnaround to July 6 for the series return to Genesee Speedway in Batavia.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

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IN THE THICK OF THE USAC/CRA CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT, AJ BENDER HEADS TO PERRIS SATURDAY

(Perris, CA, June 20, 2024) The saying “Good things come to those who wait” seems to apply to AJ Bender's season in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. The San Diego, California resident not only won his first series event at Perris Auto Speedway on April 27th, but he also finds himself locked in a tight, early-season point battle for the USAC/CRA championship.

Bender should be no stranger to longtime Southern California racing fans. After moving from Texas with his family when he was five or six years old, he and older brother Bobby eventually became regulars in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. Both made big impressions as fast, very capable drivers and in 2008, AJ won the CLS Rookie of the Year award.

After a few years in the CLS, Bender transitioned into the tough world of USAC/CRA 410 sprint car racing. He also had planned on competing in the newly created Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Car Series (now known as the GAS Chassis Young Gun Series) when it debuted in 2013. At the time, the Young Guns series was for drivers 14-21 with no prior sprint car experience. Since he fell within the age range, he was also allowed to run with the Young Guns. That is, he was allowed to compete with the Young Guns in one race.

At the 2013 season opener, Bender put such a whipping on the Young Guns field that a new rule was introduced. While there was no official name for the rule, it quickly became known as the “Bender Rule.” That was due to how badly he whipped the competition. From that day forward, drivers with USAC/CRA experience were no longer eligible to compete in the Young Gun Series. That rule still stands today.

“Yeah, I know about the rule,” Bender laughed when reminded. “I was very bummed about the rule. It is hard to believe that was 11 years ago.

In the seasons since his only Young Guns win, Bender, now 31, has honed his skill and has become a talented driver. While the majority of his racing has been confined to Perris, he has proved to be very adaptable at any track he competes on. His thrilling win in the sprint car portion at the 2021 Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway put the fans on their feet at the end of the race. Over the last few years, he has also scored wins with the occasional ride in a lightning sprint car. The most recent one of those came while driving for Northern California’s Brian Fonseca at the Ventura Raceway on May 11th.

Any victory is nice, but one that eluded Bender was a win in the USAC/CRA Series. Considered the premiere traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi, wins with the group are not easy to come by. Bender was aware of that, and despite a couple of heartbreaks, he never quit trying. He had not picked up a win through his first 118 starts in the West Coast group. That all changed on Saturday, April 27th, at Perris.

Bender was not having a spectacular season through the year's first four races. All told, he had one top 10 finish. That came at the Cocopah Speedway on March 23rd when he placed fifth. In the other four races, he was 12th and 16th at Perris and 15th at the Mohave Valley Raceway. At the race on April 27th, he qualified ninth fastest and won his 10-lap heat race. That placed him on the pole for the main. Over the years, the pole at Perris has not produced a lot of winners. This night it would be different.

In one of the best races at the track in recent years, Bender, driving the #21 DRC powered by a Shaver Engine and owned by his mom and dad, jumped into the lead, and set the pace for the first three circuits. The 30 lapper had seven lead changes, and Bender was engaged in every one of them. Performing flawlessly on the track’s famous cushion, he reclaimed the lead for two laps on lap 11. He then led laps 14 through 19 and finally 21 through 30. Unlike many drivers who luck into their first win, this victory was anything but that. It was a hard-fought-for, well-earned triumph.

“Absolutely, the feeling was through the roof,” Bender exclaimed of his first USAC/CRA win. “A feeling of what I have been trying for has finally been accomplished. But I told my dad when we left for home that night to forget it and go on to the next one. We have a long season ahead of us.”

“Maybe when I was younger, not that I did not care, but I did not take the time to learn this stuff,” the driver continued. “We have been with the CRA for a long time but we really never ran a full schedule. We pretty much only ran Perris. I feel like in the past four or five years I have done my homework. You know, taking the time to learn about the car and what I am feeling and what can make me go faster. I feel like a lot of my progression has been in the last four or five years. Kind of leading up to it (the first CRA win). I feel a lot of the time I have been close and I have had good cars. But it is racing and stuff happens.”

That win lit a fire under Bender. There have been two races since. The annual Salute to Indy at Perris on May 25th and the Golden Empire Clash at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway two weeks ago. The Dallas, Texas-born racer finished fifth and third in those races, respectively. The results have thrown him into the middle of a red hot championship race. The top six drivers are only 84 points apart. Bender is in the middle of the mix in third and is only seven points out of second.

“That alone is really cool,” he enthusiastically answered when asked how it felt being in third place. “Outside of when I ran the midget two years ago for a full season, I have never run a full season in a series in my racing career. This was kind of like a cool opportunity. This year, my dad said, ‘let's try to run the full season.’ I have always felt like I could be a good points racer because I feel like I am pretty consistent. On bad nights I try to come away with something out of it. It (being in the points race) makes me feel a little more confident and solidifies that I can do this. It is still a long season. Anything can happen. I try not to think about it too much, but it is hard not to think about it. It is cool to see your name on the stuff that they post.”

Not only is Bender in the thick of the points race but his mom and dad are as well. In the car owner points, they are second, only seven points back of the leader.

“That is pretty cool,” he responded about his parent’s lofty position in the owner points. “Especially since they (USAC/CRA) are offering money and stuff for the entrants.”

Bender was responding from his parent's garage while working on the racecar for this Saturday’s event at Perris. The friendly driver tries to work on the car a couple of days a week. It is hard to be there every night as he, his wife Tiffany, and daughter Reagan, who will soon turn five, live near downtown San Diego. The car is 45 minutes to an hour away in Ramona.

Family time with his wife and daughter is a big priority. Between the family, work, and living quite a distance from most of his competitors, he does not spend a lot of time with them.

“We don’t hang out outside of racing, but we are all pretty cordial to each other,” Bender said of his relationship with the other drivers. “That is nice. If they ask me something, I would not tell them a lie. I would tell them what is going on. It is kind of cool to be doing that with people you consider to be your friends. The racing community is kind of like your family. It is kind of nice not to have grudges or really dislike somebody. But at the same time, I wouldn’t give them an inch.”

To see if AJ Bender can pick up his second win of the year at Perris on Saturday, the fun begins when the gates open at 5:00 p.m. The night's first race will start at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00, and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at the following website https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday.

Bender wished to thank Bender Pool & Spa, Matrix Construction Services, Keys Brothers Racing, Lawler’s Towing, No Limit Powder Coating, and Brandit Designs for being marketing partners with him in the 2024 season.

The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571.

To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.

2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule

June 22nd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

June 29th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND SKY CONCERT” LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

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

THE FIRST 1,000 GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE HOT DOG COUPON AND A FREE AMERICAN FLAG.

July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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

Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/

Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/

Chris’s Hauling

Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com

Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/

GAS Chassis

Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/

Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/

Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/

Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/

LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/

Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/

Mike’s Produce

Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/

Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/

Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/

Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/

Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/

Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/

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

Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/

4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/

For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.

Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl

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DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.

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BROWN GEARED UP FOR 2024 SEASON

WITH the 2024 season soon to be getting underway at Darwin’s Northline Speedway in the Northern Territory, one driver who is very excited about that happening is local 410 Sprintcar youngster Hayden Brown.

Heading into his fourth in the 410 Sprintcar class, the 24-year-old has set himself one main goal for the 2024 season, and that’s to be consistently amongst the top-10 runners.

“I’m looking forward to the season ahead and hoping that it’s going to be a good one,” enthused the Darwin, Northern Territory-based racer.

“The family team and I have been working hard throughout the off season getting the car ready the best we can and also building up our sponsorship support, which includes getting a new major sponsor in the guys at Territory Plant Hire, and I’m proud to say I’m happy with how the off season has panned out, and now it’s time get amongst it out on the race track.”

With a 10 race meeting calendar making up the 2024 season, Brown has his eyes on not only contesting all of them but getting his NT # 77 Territory Plant Hire supported Triple X car running at the front of the field.

“With this being my fourth season in Sprintcars, I’m working on being more consistent throughout the night in order to be up there come feature race time, and the team and I have shown plenty of speed in patches last season, but the aim is to try and do that on a more regular basis,” he said.

“For the first couple of months of the season, the team and I will be hoping to be amongst the top-five contenders, but when the big shows come around in the months of August and September with a lot of interstate competitors, I’m aiming to be one of the best of the locals by qualifying into the feature races and seeing where I end up.”

There is no doubt that Brown and his family team are well prepared for the upcoming 2024 season, and they are hoping that this is going to be the catalyst for them upping the ante out on the race track.

The 2024 season begins for Brown and his team with this Saturday night’s Darwin Title at Northline Speedway.

2024 Season Schedule

June 22 - Northline Speedway (Darwin Title)

July 13 - Northline Speedway

July 27 - Northline Speedway

August 10 - Northline Speedway

August 24 - Northline Speedway

September 6 - Northline Speedway (Defend The Top End)

 

 

Weaver’s Win Earns Points Lead; RUSH Mods Sunday at Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA June 19, 2024): Jeremy Weaver’s first career win in the 410 Sprint Car division last Sunday at Tri City Raceway Park was a memorable one, for sure. But, little did he know as he celebrated in victory lane that he also became the points leader in the Krill Recycling season championship. Weaver vaulted from third to first in one fell swoop.

Weaver enters this week’s contest two points ahead of veteran Bob Felmlee and seven points ahead of two-time and defending champion A.J. Flick. You can count on seeing all three in action this Sunday, along with a dozen or more talented 410 Sprint Car racers.

Gale Ruth, Jr., Andy Cavanaugh, Cameron Nastasi, Bodey McClintock, and many more will try for their first wins of the season, which could shuffle up the point standings even more.

The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be on the card as well. The burning question is whether Erick Rudolph will make the trip from the Empire State to square off again with Chad Reitz. Both drivers have a pair of wins on the season, so Sunday could be a tie breaker for divisional bragging rights. Steve Slater is still under medical care, so Eric Gabany will probably be at the controls of Slater’s car once again. Gabany filled in admirably last week, finishing a close second to the invader. Maybe Gabany can bring home the win? Or, will it be Kyle Fink, who finally seems to have worked out the bugs that hampered his early season efforts.

There was also a change at the top of the standings for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks. Tim Bish encountered an engine problem in the make-up feature last week, and he did not compete in the regularly scheduled program. But, Pat Fielding ran both ends of the double header and, now, his consistency has put him out front in the championship contest. Josh Seippel sits just two points back and Rod Laskey is only three points out of the lead. Their competition will be intense. Nearly twenty Pro Stocks were on hand last week, and another banner field is expected.

The 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars had their second event since being added to the Sunday Thunder line-up. The Rush Sprints will be racing at another area speedway this weekend due to a prior scheduling arrangement. So, pinch hitting for them this week will be the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds.

Racing action will start at 6 p.m., with practice for the RUSH Sportsmen Modifieds only.

The pit gates will open at 2 p.m., as usual. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m.

The regular ticket prices will apply for this event. Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification of course. Children (ages 10 and under) will be free. Pit passes will be $35, with the exception that infant pit passes (for those ages two and under) will be $15.

If you cannot make it to Tri City Raceway Park this week, there will be a Sunday Thunder program next week, plus an autograph session for all divisions.

Plus, watch the track social media feed for some exciting schedule changes in the coming weeks!

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Centure Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

THREE SPRINT CAR CLASSES AND TWO STOCK CAR CLASSES SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY

(Perris, CA, June 18, 2024) This Saturday night, June 22nd, Perris Auto Speedway will host the fastest traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi. The cars will be the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars but they will not be the only group of cars supplying the intense action. In addition to the 410 sprinters, the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and the PASSCAR Street and American Factory Stocks will also be on hand to thrill the crowd.

For the first time this season, coming into Saturday’s Street Stock portion of the program, there is no tie for first in the championship point standings. Over the first two races, James Altman Jr of Lake Elsinore, and Ohio native Evan Sennett, who now lives in Riverside, were tied for the top of the heap in the standings. That great battle hit a bit of a rough patch at the last event on May 25th when a rod in Sennett’s engine decided to escape from the block during the heat race.

Sennett’s misfortune, combined with another top-notch performance by Altman, broke the tie and gave Altman some breathing room in the championship standings. Altman, who has a win, a second place and a third in the first three races of the year, now leads the title chase by a single point!!! Taking up the chase and breathing directly down his neck is Rancho Palos Verdes racer George Leventis, whose father, Chris is the two-time defending class champion. Lake Mathews teen Cameron Pierce, another second-generation racer, is third and is only nine points out of first. Morgan Rowlan of Riverside and 2021 champion “Elkman” Brandon Kelly are fourth and fifth. Personable Sennett and the senior Leventis are sixth and seventh.

In the American Factory Stocks, Menifee's David Uraine leads a tight battle that sees the top five only separated by 11 points. James Keller of Jurupa Valley is second, five points behind Uraine. Nuevo's Ethan Kintop is one point behind Keller. David Stites of Canyon Lake and Albert Jurtado of Riverside are fourth and fifth and only trail the leader by 10 and 11-points respectively.

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American Factory Stock point leader David Uraine. Kenny Lonngren photo.

In the GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprint Car class, Westminster’s Brecken Guererro has a firm grip on the championship and the brand-new GAS Chassis that will go with it. The first-year driver holds a 58-point lead over fellow newcomer Jake McKee of Redlands. Riverside’s Cody Deloye and Seth Dyer of Yucca Valley are third and fourth.

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Brecken Guerrero, who is in his first year racing sprint cars, leads the GAS Chassis Young Gun Points.
Kenny Lonngren photo.

Like Guererro, Tustin’s Bob Suchy has a big lead over Yorba Linda’s Greg Badgwell in the Senior Sprints. IE-based drivers Mike Kotlinski of Nuevo and Murrieta’s Tyler Hatzikian are third and fourth.

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Tustin's Bob Suchy sits on top of the Senior Sprint points. Kenny Lonngren photo.

All the fun begins when the gates open at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first race of the night will begin at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over it is $25.00. Kids 6 to 12 get in for only $5.00 and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charges $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available 24 hours a day online at the following website https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday.

The PAS is conveniently located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. Take the 215 freeway. Exit at the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571.

PASSCAR Street Stock Points

1. James Altman Jr., Lake Elsinore … 59

2. George Leventis, Rancho Palos Verdes … 58

3. Cameron Pierce, Lake Mathews … 50

4. Morgan Rowlan, Riverside … 43

5. Brandon Kelly, Moreno Valley … 42

AMERICAN FACTORY STOCKS Points

1. David Uraine, Menifee … 44

2. James Keller, Jurupa Valley … 39

3. Ethan Kintop, Nuevo … 38

4. David Stites, Canyon Lake … 34

5. Albert Jurtado, Riverside … 33

GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprints Points

1. Brecken Guerrero, Westminster … 180

2. Jake McKee, Redlands … 122

3. Cody Deloye, Riverside … 117

4. Seth Dyer, Yucca Valley … 53

PAS Senior Sprint Cars Points

1. Bob Suchy, Tustin … 187

2. Greg Badgwell, Yorba Linda …118

3. Mike Kotlinski, Nuevo … 111

4. Tyler Hatzikian, Murrieta … 60

To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com.

2024 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule

June 22nd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

June 29th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND SKY CONCERT” LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

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

THE FIRST 1,000 GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE HOT DOG COUPON AND A FREE AMERICAN FLAG.

July 13th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES, AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

August 10th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

August 17th BROTHER BRETT CLASSIC AT THE CALIFORNIA RACER’S HALL OF FAME NIGHT, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS

September 7th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

September 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUNS SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS

October 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION: DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS

November 8th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES AND PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

November 9th 27TH RUNNING OF THE OVAL NATIONALS Featuring AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR SPRINTS, GAS CHASSIS YOUNG GUN SERIES – JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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

Avanti Doors and Windows - https://www.avantiwindow.com/

Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/

Chris’s Hauling

Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com

Flowdynamics - http://www.flowdynamicsonline.com/

GAS Chassis

Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/

Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/

Jugo Superfoods – https://jugobrands.com/

Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/

LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/

Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/

Mike’s Produce

Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/

Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/

Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/

Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/

Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/

Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/

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

Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/

4 Wheel Parts - https://www.4wheelparts.com/

For information on 2024 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134 and ask for Charlie Watson.

Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl

Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/

Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/

DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500.

mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment.

 

 

CRSA HEADS TO OUTLAW TO BEGIN DANDY TRIPLE PLAY

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Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 19, 2024

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by SuperGen Products, prepare to return to Outlaw Speedway Friday to begin the Dandy Triple Play.

It is just the seventh time the track in Dundee has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Tomy Moreau won his second career CRSA feature.

Here’s a look at the stories entering the weekend.

Last Race: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway May 31 for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.

This was a race in which the one that got away returned to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps, giving the win to Dalton Herrick.

"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”

Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.

A New Series: This Friday kicks off the Dandy Triple Play. This three-race series travels to Outlaw and Woodhull, both tracks near a local Dandy convenience store.

Dandy is a full convenient store with excellent food service and a large selection of fuel. With over 60 locations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, Dandy's mission is to ensure that every customer receives courteous service while providing quality products at a fair price in a safe environment.

To celebrate the first race, the top three Friday will receive gift cards to Dandy.

Are you heading to the race? Eat at Dandy, down the road from the track on 53 Water St. CRSA recommends the chicken and waffle sandwich and the brisket special.

We know Drama: In the last three races of action, exciting moments have unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half of the race. Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win at Land of Legends. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.

Bad Luck June: CRSA has yet to complete a single race in the sixth month of the 2024 calendar. All three events scheduled for June 1 at Fonda Speedway, June 7 at Utica-Rome Speedway and June 14 at Penn Can Speedway were postponed, leaving only one race on the calendar for June. The last time CRSA only contested one event in June was 2019, a race at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park.

What’s Happening?: With postponements the last few weeks, some drivers have had only one place to run Saturdays, Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua. Last Saturday, 23 drivers checked in and featured Timmy Lotz recording his first 305 Sprint victory over Darryl Ruggles and Bobby Parrow.

“Those (yellows) kept coming one after another, was just hoping they’d stop,” said Lotz in victory lane. "Was trying to figure out how to get around all that (lapped traffic), so I’m glad the caution came out for that (last) one. I didn’t even know it was the checkers, thought we still had one more (lap) to go and then I see (Hixson) throw the doubles (checkered flags) so I knew I was good to go.”

Johnny Kolosek and Ruggles have also won in recent weeks of action.

By the Numbers: At Outlaw, the average car count in the last three races is 19. Darryl Ruggles, Dana Wagner and Dalton Herrick have the most top fives at two. Ruggles is the only repeat winner at Outlaw. Other winners at “The Baddest Dirt Track on the Planet” include Danny Varin, Jeff VanSteenburg, Jordan Hutton and Tomy Moreau.

From the Frontman: "Finally, we're excited to return to racing! Based on what we’ve seen for sprint car racing at Outlaw, the racing has been incredible. Ensure you stay hydrated, bring your cool towels and do what you must do to stay cool. It’s going to be an excellent night to kick off summer.” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoter: “Mike Emhof has worked exceptionally hard in moving the CRSA Sprints into one of the major sprint car touring groups in the northeast. Each year, the series continues to grow in popularity, and they can boast of huge car counts wherever they go.”~ Tyler Siri, per Outlaw's press release

Up Next: CRSA takes the weekend of June 28 off, then returns to action July 4 at Land of Legends for a Stars and Stripes Spectacular special in the second race of the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. After that, a quick turnaround to Genesee Speedway in Batavia July 6.

Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts

2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16

3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25

4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26

5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31

6. 21B Blake Warner -40

7. 28 Ron Greek -40

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58

9. J27 John Cunningham -85

10. 99 Adam Depuy -139

Previous Winners @ Outlaw

1. Darryl Ruggles (2) 2014, 2016

2. Danny Varin (1) 2012

3. Jeff VanSteebburg (1) 2012

4. Jordan Hutton (1) 2022

5. Tomy Moreau (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

Heat Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2

4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1

5. 88c Chad Miller 1

6. 23 John Smith 1

7. 25G Tyler Graves 1

8. 18c Dan Craun 1

9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 99 Adam Depuy 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2

4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2

5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

9. 33 Scott Landers 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 4s Johnny Smith 1

12. 48a Alysha Bay 1

13. 77 Matt Rotz 1

14. 99 Mike Kiser 1

15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27

3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19

5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14

Fastest Lap

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)

3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30

2. 77 Matt Rotz 20

3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

4. 28 Ron Greek 9

5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7

7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

8. 121 Steve Glover 5

9. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

SEXTON GATLIN RACING RETURNS TO ACTION SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY

Brent is returning to action after working on his tan at the river. Grant spent his vacation In Puerto Vallarta. Despite missing the last two USAC/CRA races, both drivers are still ranked in the top 20 in points. Brent, a three-time lightning sprint car champion who is a rookie in the best traditional sprint car series west of the Mississippi, is currently 17th in the series championship standings. Grant, who captured the 2023 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award, is 20th.

Saturday will be the fourth appearance of the season for the beautiful Sexton Gatlin Racing #22 and #44 cars on the banked half-mile clay oval in Riverside County. Both drivers are hoping for better results than they achieved in the first three outings. For Brent, a 52-year-old who first raced at Perris over a quarter of a century ago, he has finished 13th, 15th, and 16th at the track this year. Grant, who will turn 20 in less than a month, has an 18th, 19th, and 21st.

Brent’s 13th at Perris was his best outing in the series in 2024. Grant’s best USAC/CRA finish thus far in 2024 was an 11th at Arizona's Mohave Valley Raceway on April 6th.

During his 2023 Rookie of the Year campaign, Grant had five top-10 finishes and one top-5. His best finish was fifth at Bakersfield Speedway on June 24th. In seven appearances at Perris last season, he had two top-10 results. The first of the two was in the prestigious Salute to Indy on Memorial Day weekend. He closed his Perris Auto Speedway season on November 11th when he finished eighth.

Between the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints and PAS Senior Sprints, Brent started eight main events at Perris in 2023. His biggest successes came in the POWRi Series where he won April 15, placed second on May 27th, and sixth on November 11th. On June 10th of last year, he drove in both the USAC/CRA Series and the Seniors. He placed seventh in a shocking first appearance in the “Big Boy” USAC/CRA main. That came moments after he finished second in the Senior main.

Spectator gates at Perris will open at 5:00 p.m., and racing will follow at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5, and children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available twenty-four hours a day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7/event/1366776 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. The fairgrounds charge $10 for parking. The track is located on the freeway close Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is http://perrisautospeedway.com/index.html and the office phone is (951) 940-0134.

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

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

Brent Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grant Sexton 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 3rd A Main

 

 

SEVERAL FORMER CHAMPS ON TAP FOR MUST SEE RACING OWOSSO EVENT

June 19, 2024 – Holly, Michigan – When the Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts invades Owosso Speedway this Saturday night June 22, it will bring with it an impressive list of former pavement sprint car champions from around the country.

The list of entrants for the event announced Wednesday afternoon is stout. This may be one of the deepest lineups MSR has fielded at Owosso Speedway in a long time. It is highlighted by five-time MSR champion Jimmy McCune and defending MSR champion Jason Blonde.

Other champions expected to compete include 2022 MSR champion Charlie Schultz, 2017 Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series champion John Inman, three-time Little 500 champion Jeff Bloom, 305 pavement champion Kevin Mingus, and former T.B.A.R.A. champion Shane Bulter.

Defending Open Wheel Showdown champion Aaron Willison will be making his second career MSR start aboard the legendary Dick Myers owned #50m. In Willson’s first series start June 1 at Lancaster, New York, Willison turned in a strong performance and almost squeaked out a win on the final lap only to settle for second. Willison enjoyed his time in New York so much that he made it a priority to secure the ride in the #50m again this weekend.

Bobby Santos III, who has won the first two MSR outings this year, isn’t expected to compete due to a previous commitment. That should open the door for Joe Ligouri and Ryan Litt to possibly unseat Santos from the top of the standings. Liguori set quick time the last time the series competed on June 1.

Saturday’s event will be the first time this season the new ‘Fast Cash’ Challenge will be in effect. If the fast qualifier accepts the challenge, he will automatically pick up an additional $500 and have a chance to win additional cash bonuses in his heat race and feature event. A $100 bonus will also be up for grabs if he sets a new track record. If he accepts the challenge, the inversion number will be no worse than 6.

This new bonus program should be good news for Rick Holley. ”Smoke Show” as he is nicknamed, was the only driver in 2023 able to figure out the new asphalt at Owosso. Holley set quick time on both MSR visits to Owosso in 2023. He came away with the all-time track record on September 2.

Joining the MSR 410 Series will be the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series on Saturday night giving fans a double-header of winged asphalt sprint car racing. The MSR Lights will also be in action Friday night June 21 at Corrigan Oil Speedway in Mason, Michigan. This is a rare two-race weekend for the MSR Lights.
Other drivers confirmed for Saturday’s MSR National event include Tommy Nichols, Tom Geren, Dorman Snyder, Joe Speakman, and Bobby Komisarski among others.

 

 

Heffner Enterprises South Team Undergoes Change of Direction

Ocean View, DE. June 17th, 2023.

As of today, Heffner Racing Enterprises South and Mike Heffner have decided to discontinue it's non-wing sprint car endeavors. This is the sole decision of team owner, Mike Heffner. Heffner stated, "I have enjoyed the last several years of being a non-wing team owner and have been blessed to have had some of the best drivers and crew members on the east coast. Our successes have proven that the dedication and passion of the team was well above par. I owe a great deal of gratitude to everyone who has been involved with the team for the last several seasons. There is no reason in particular, I just felt it in my gut and heart that it was time to focus on my true passion which is winged sprint car racing, of special note, I would like to sincerely thank Alex Bright, for piloting the car to numerous wins and podium finishes during the last year. Alex is a top-notch wheelman and a great person. I am certain that he has many wins left in him. I also would like to thank Curt Michael and the entire crew for their care and attention to the team and it's equipment. Last but certainly not least, a big personal thank you to Robert Hummer and our sponsors."

According to Heffner, the team plans to pause operations for the time being and will be reorganizing and reinventing to compete in 410 and 360 winged sprint car divisions. The team will continue to have Curt Michael manage and serve as crew chief for the team when the restructuring has been completed.

As for the Heffner Racing Enterprises Pennsylvania operations, it will be business as usual, nothing has changed or will change in the foreseeable future. Heffner states, "I am having more fun and im more excited than ever with the Troy Wagaman Jr piloted 27 in central Pa." Wagaman and the Ben Engle led team plan on competing in all of the Pennsylvania Speedweek.

Stay tuned for future updates regarding the next planned events, and driver for the Heffner Enterprises South team when they become available.

 

 

ESS Crosses the Border to Brockville, Cornwall This Weekend

By Curtis Berleue (Brockville, ONT) | Some of the most anticipated events on the Empire Super Sprints schedule each year are always the trips north of the border into Canada. 2024 is no different, and this coming weekend is the first of three border crossings for full-point events for the season.

Saturday, the tour will invade the Brockville Ontario Speedway for their first of two trips to the track, and Sunday will be the lone stop in 2024 at the Cornwall Motor Speedway. A strong contingent of ESS regulars is expected to take on some of the toughest Canadian locals.

Leading the charge north is current points leader Jason Barney, who, in addition to the success he’s been enjoying so far in 2024, will be tough to beat as he is a former winner at both Brockville (2017) and Cornwall (2018) in ESS action.

Two time and defending champion Jordan Poirier sits second in points headed into the weekend. The Quebec native and local favorite also has had success at both tracks in the past, notching an ESS win at Cornwall in 2017.

All persons entering the pits on Saturday at Brockville should be reminded that a digital waiver must be signed per the tracks insurance, and no paper waiver will be available at the track. The waiver can be found at https://bos.speedwaiver.com . Additionally, all teams looking to purchase medium tires should get their order to Shawn Donath no later than Thursday as only a limited supply will be available at the track this weekend.

The official order of events for both nights, along with pricing for each event can be found on both tracks’ website and Facebook pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media channels.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Saturday, June 22– Brockville Ontario Speedway – Brockville, ONT ($2,000 to Win)

Sunday, June 23 – Cornwall Motor Speedway - Cornwall, ONT ($2,000 to Win)

Wednesday, July 3 – Can Am Speedway – LaFargeville, NY ($2,500 to Win CNY Speedweek)

 

 

Dover Extends Condolences for Long-Time Family Friend and Sponsor

Inside Line Promotions - EAGLE, Neb. (June 18, 2024) - Jack Dover and the Dover Family would like to offer condolences to the family and friends of a long-time family friend and sponsor.

Stan Cisar passed away this week after battling cancer. The Dover Family knew Cisar for several decades, forming a business relationship that became a friendship.

"Stan Cisar was one of our best friends in business and personal life," Marc and Lori Dover said. "Not many people know, but he had one of the best bands in the area and we were lucky enough to have him play at our wedding 42 years ago. For years to follow, he was the go-to guy for everything that needed lettering, be it race cars, signs for the auto show or an entire work truck lettered so it could be on the road in the morning.

"There was a word that wasn't in Stan's vocabulary - 'no.' It wasn't an option. He always got it done and made it look top notch. One of the best things of all was listening to him call the races and then we would all head to Denny's for breakfast afterwards and do some serious bench racing at the table or lunch at Lansky's for some pizza.

"Not many people have been involved with our lives in business, racing or personally as Stan was. He was a great business associate and an even better friend and will be truly missed. We are all better for knowing him. God Speed, 'Voice.' I'm sure he will be calling all those races beyond the pearly gates now."

Cisar's Speedway Graphics, which he sold last year, has been a sponsor for Jack Dover since he first began competing in race cars and throughout his sprint car career.

"I've known him since I was a little kid," he said. "On the business side, he did the stickers for my parent's towing business and has been involved in my racing since I started. We all appreciated his support as a sponsor, but more importantly we appreciated him as a friend. He is missed."

Dover made his 410ci winged sprint car season debut last week during the Kubota High Limit Racing event at Eagle Raceway. He qualified 19 th quickest in his group before advancing a position to end ninth in a heat race. Dover won the C Main and picked up a pair of positions to place 12 th in the B Main.

"Qualifying is so important everywhere you race and when you go to these big shows you have to qualify up front to be a contender or at least midpack to be in a position to advance into the main event," he said. "We didn't do either so it was tough to make much progress against that level of competition."

Dover is unsure of the date of his next race.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 11 - Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 9 (10); C Main: 1 (1); B Main: 12 (14).

SEASON STATS -

2 races, 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

UP NEXT -

TBD

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Speedway Graphics

Speedway Graphics/Action Signs is a full-service sign and graphic shop specializing in vehicle graphics and commercial signs. The company has been in business since 1986 and is centrally located in Omaha, Neb. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Speedway-Graphics-408360385887505/ .

"Stan and everyone at Speedway Graphics have done a great job of producing great looking cars for me every year," Dover said. "They always find a way to get it done even in the last minute and I appreciate their hard work and support of our race team."

Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.

 

 

Starks Produces Win at Skagit Speedway and Podium at Grays Harbor Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2024) - Trey Starks enjoyed a victorious weekend in Washington.

Starks won his eighth race of the season last Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger before he recorded a third-place result on Sunday during the Timber Cup hosted by Grays Harbor Raceway.

The weekend started with Starks setting quick time during 360ci winged sprint car competition at Skagit Speedway.

"It was another solid night," he said. "We went quick time and from fourth to second in the heat race. We drew the No. 3 for the feature redraw and I think that's the third week in a row we've started third at Skagit.

"I fell to fourth trying to make the bottom work a little too hard early in the feature. I got up in line. The track was really wide. The top was way up there and the bottom was slick so the track was really good. Close to the halfway point we started getting into traffic. The guys in second and third went to the bottom and the top. I closed in on them and it seemed every lane was blocked. I pulled into the middle going into turn three and I found something on the exit that had a lot of grip. I used that line through the middle to get by second and third. I could see we were rolling in the leader, but I was starting to wear my own groove out so I started to move around to try to preserve it in case I had to use it to go for the lead. We got a caution with about six laps to go. I got a really good restart and was able to just slip underneath him going into turn three. My car came alive in clean air. We rolled the wing back a little and ran hard, consistent laps toward the end."

Starks ventured to Grays Harbor Raceway on Sunday for a NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race that capped the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports.

"We went out last in qualifying, which I don't think hurt us," he said. "We had a solid qualifying lap to get third. That was important with that format. We went fourth to third in the heat race. We were solid, but there wasn't a whole lot that could be done in the dash and we finished fourth. The track was fairly narrow until the feature.

"The modifieds ran before us and chopped the track up even more. At the beginning of the feature it looked like it might be a cowboy-up track, just rough and hooked up. It was that way the first five or 10 laps. Then the track cleaned off and turned into a really good racing surface. It was pretty technical and you had to be careful where you were running. We rode in fourth the first 10 laps or so and then got to third and tracked down the leaders. We had a late-race restart and challenged for second, but didn't quite get there. For our first night at Elma in a 410 and on different track conditions than we were used to and against solid competition, we were pretty happy with our finish."

Next up for Starks is the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway this Thursday through Saturday. He enters the weekend leading the 410 standings at the track, where he has won three of the five 410 races this season.

"I feel like the last couple of years we've felt better and better going into Dirt Cup and that's the same tune this year," he said. "I feel the best I have leading into Dirt Cup. We had really good prelim nights last year and didn't quite finish it off on the final night. If we can have a similar run on the prelims and capitalize more on the final night we have a good shot at being up front."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 15 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 1 (3).

June 16 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 4 (4); Feature: 3 (4).

SEASON STATS -

12 races, 8 wins, 12 top fives, 12 top 10s, 12 top 15s, 12 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Produces First NARC Win of Season at Grays Harbor Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi earned his first NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature victory of the season on Sunday to wrap up the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports.

It was his best result during a busy week that also showcased a top 10 at both Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore., and Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore., as well as a podium performance at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.

"It was a weird week," he said. "That's the only way I can put it. We started off Wednesday night at Southern Oregon Speedway and the track was really fast from the middle up and it was really wet and greasy on the bottom. Everybody was qualifying through the middle. We did a great job and were fourth quickest so we were on the pole of our heat race. The bottom never got worked in so there was nothing I could do to win the start. The outside front row won every heat race and the dash and the main event. By not winning the heat race I didn't make the dash and then I started on the inside row in the feature as well. I fell to eighth on the start and raced up to sixth in 13 laps before a bad wreck that ended the race early."

Scelzi ventured to the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore., on Thursday. He qualified fourth quickest, won a heat race and placed second in the dash to line up on the outside of the front row in the main event.

"We were good all night," he said. "They did a rework of the track before the feature. I felt pretty confident. Going into turn one there was a little bit of grease up top and it caught me off guard. I got sideways and into the cushion and it sent me upside down and killed a brand new race car."

Scelzi rebounded from the 22nd-place finish the following night at Cottage Grove Speedway, where he timed in sixth quickest, placed second in a heat race and advanced from seventh to third in the feature. It was the second-most positions gained by any driver.

"The bottom was super, super slick so there was no chance to win the heat race," he said. "That kept me out of the dash again. In the feature I drove from seventh to third and we were under Cole (Macedo) coming to the checkered. The last 10 laps we were the fastest car on the track. So that was a positive, but at the same time a bummer knowing that if we made the dash we would have had better track position for the feature."

Scelzi was seventh quickest to open the program at Willamette Speedway on Saturday.

"The track was so wet to start the night," he said. "We qualified good and started on the outside of the front row in a heat race. I felt the polesitter jumped the start and ran me up toward the wall. I was in third off turn two. I tried to rip the top to get back to second and ended up falling to fourth. I started 10 th in the feature and just couldn't get around anyone as there was no passing so we finished 10th."

The five-day speedweek concluded on Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway, where Scelzi was eighth quickest in qualifying. He then won a heat race, the dash and the Timber Cup main event.

"Grays Harbor is one of my favorite tracks in the country," he said. "Two years ago we ran second to Trey (Starks) and last year we led until I ran out of fuel. We got a good draw in the dash, which helped. In the feature as we went the track got pretty good and wide. You could run the bottom or middle or top. Justin (Sanders) got around me in traffic off turn two and I was able to slide him in turns three and four. It seemed I was the only one in the first few rows able to run the top, middle and the bottom. I was able to run all over the track and we took advantage to earn the win.

"I truly believe if just small things were changed this year we'd be celebrating our fourth NARC win. We finally got our first one. It was perfect timing for us and I believe this is exactly what we needed to get us over the hump."

Scelzi finished the week ranked sixth in the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports standings.

Next up for the team is the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series this Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 12 - Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 6 (7).

June 13 - Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore. - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 22 (2).

June 14 - Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 3 (7).

June 15 - Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 4 (2); Feature: 10 (10).

June 16 - Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).

SEASON STATS -

28 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 12 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 25 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Brown & Miller Racing Solutions

Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, which has more than 40 years of experience, specializes in fuel, oil and water connection systems within the motor sports industry. For more information, visit http://www.BMRS.net .

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

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Top World of Outlaws Weekend Opener at Knoxville; BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS on Deck

Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 18, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports is one win away from hitting the double-digit mark after David Gravel guided the team to its ninth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series triumph of the season last weekend.

The team invaded Knoxville Raceway for a doubleheader with Gravel opening the weekend on Friday by qualifying fourth quickest in his group. A runner-up result in a heat race advanced him into the dash and he gained a position to place second, earning the outside front row starting position for the A Main.

Gravel took the lead on Lap 10 and held the point until Lap 16 when Kyle Larson got by for the top spot. Gravel lost ground initially after being passed, but he began to rally a couple of laps later and closed on Larson. However, the leader pulled to a stop and Gravel inherited the lead with a half-dozen laps remaining. He pulled away for his 97 th career World of Outlaws victory.

"Once I got back to the bottom, I got right back to (Larson)," Gravel said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "I really wish we could've raced that out. I think he was running really aggressive and was maybe going to run high one more lap, and I might've been able to get underneath him. I wish we could've raced that out. I've got to thank Cody (Jacobs), Stephen (Hamm-Reilly) and Zach (Patterson) for working hard. This is a new car, and to debut it, qualify well going out late, and winning the race is really good."

The team wrapped up the weekend at 'The Sprint Car Capital of the World' on Saturday. Gravel timed in third quickest in his group and finished second in a heat race to once again move into the dash. He picked up a pair of positions in the dash to end third. Gravel battled for a podium position throughout the feature before he placed fourth for his 21 st top five of the season, which leads the World of Outlaws.

Gravel also used the solid weekend to boost his World of Outlaws championship points lead to 56 points. Next up for the team is the famed $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS running this Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. Gravel won the record $250,000 top prize last year.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 14 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 1 (2).

June 15 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 3 (5); Feature: 4 (3).

SEASON STATS -

30 races, 9 wins, 21 top fives, 26 top 10s, 28 top 15s, 28 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Hagar Earns Podium During Riverside International Speedway's Greg Hodnett Memorial

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (June 18, 2024) - Derek Hagar posted a podium performance last Saturday at Riverside International Speedway during the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial.

"I feel like we had a good run," he said. "The race track was looking to be good and racy and we had an unexpected rain shower right before hot laps. It made it tough to pass. We had a terrible pill draw, but we were able to capitalize on the start of the heat race."

A run from sixth to third place in a heat race advanced Hagar into the feature redraw. He drew the No. 5 to line up on the inside of the third row in the main event.

"We got up to fourth pretty quick and maintained there," he said. "There was a hole going into turn three that kept eating people up. Someone in front of us got into that hole and got upside down and we moved up to third. We rode around there the rest of the race. The track started going away and the car got better as the race went on, but it was too late."

The third-place result marked Hagar's fifth podium of the season, including his fourth straight.

Hagar will join the USCS Series this Friday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala.

"I haven't been to Buckshot Speedway so it's always exciting to see a new track," he said. "East Alabama is where I got my first win. It was a special night. It was Father's Day Weekend in 2007. I enjoy racing there."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 15 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 3 (5).

SEASON STATS -

12 races, 4 wins, 6 top fives, 7 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 9 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Ala., and Saturday at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - B & D Towing and Recovery

Since 2002, B & D Towing and Recovery, which is located in Marion, Ark., has been the exclusive source for professional towing, recover and transport by major Memphis truck dealerships, parcel delivery companies, nationwide trucking firms and more. For more information, visit http://www.BnDTowing.com .

"B & D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B & D is recommended to save the day."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Alex Pokorski seizes spot on PDTR 360 Sprint Car podium

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – After enduring a relatively low-key start to the 2024 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign, Alex Pokorski had everything planted full speed ahead as a spirited charge produced a podium showing in A-main competition Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

Pokorski opened the second full PDTR 360 Sprint Car program of the 2024 campaign by topping the 27-car field to earn his first fast qualifier award of the season with a tour of 12.450 seconds around the venerable third-mile clay oval.

After starting and finishing fourth in the third PDTR-MSA heat race, Pokorski began the 25-lap main event from the eighth starting spot. The fifth-year Sprint Car racer was on the move from the start as he advanced past Justin Erickson to secure fourth on lap 3.

On lap 6, eventual race winner Ben Schmidt powered past to briefly push Pokorski back to fifth. After racing in close quarters with Justin Erickson and Brandon Berth over the next 14 laps, the West Bend, Wis. driver finally nailed down fourth place by passing Erickson on lap 20.

Four laps later, Pokorski slipped past T.J. Haddy to steal the third spot on the second-to-last lap of the race. Pokorski held on to secure a podium position with a third-place showing in the caution-free race.

“In qualifying, both laps felt really fast, so I figured I had a good shot at quick time,” Pokorski said. “The feature went well, and it felt really nice to have a solid night capped with a podium finish.”

In his second start and first full program of the 2024 campaign in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car, Paul Pokorski qualified 17th overall with a lap of 12.943 seconds. The 32-year racer advanced from seventh to sixth in the second PDTR-MSA heat race, but fell one spot short of transferring to the 25-lap main event.

Paul Pokorski led the first five laps of the 12-lap PDTR-MSA B main before a caution flag was displayed for a spin involving Joseph Hintz in turn four. On the restart, Kurt Davis powered past Paul and assumed the lead. Over the next few laps Kevin Karnitz and Ellie Hensley shot past. However, Paul held on to finish fourth and secure a transfer spot into the 25-lap A main.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion started 19th and wound up 17th in the caution-free 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main.

“I felt a little rusty early on in the night,” Paul said. “The car felt pretty good in the B main, but we had a minor fuel pickup issue that cost us a win there. In the feature, the car was a little too tight. We’re going to try a few different things when Spyder gets in the car next week and probably leave those changes in for me the following week if everything goes as planned. We had some fun and went home in one piece, which is sort of the goal with the 53A car. It helps keep racing fun when you don’t have to thrash all week!”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Novak’s Service Center
Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team would like to acknowledge the support of long-time sponsor Novak’s Service Center of Manitowoc, which is celebrating its 52nd year in business in 2024.
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Located at 1320 Washington St. in Manitowoc, Novak’s Service Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To schedule an appointment, call 920-684-5737 or visit www.novaks1320.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 4
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Post makes headway in PDTR 360 Sprint Car competition

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – For just the second time in 2024, Randy Post tasted Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main action and came away with an expanded array of notes to carry forward on Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

Post opened up the night by qualifying 14th overall in the 27-car PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car field with a lap of 12.860 seconds. The third-year Sprint Car racer then started and finished fifth in the second PDTR-MSA eight-lap heat race to earn a transfer spot to the 25-lap A main.

“The car felt really good in qualifying and the heat race,” Post said. “I struggled a little in the very beginning of the heat race, which caused us to lose one or two spots right at the start. Due to the misfortune of the 09 car [Clayton Rossmann], we were able to finish in the final transfer spot in the heat, which took a lot of weight off my shoulders on not having to run a very stacked B main.”

The Oostburg, Wis. rolled off from the 11th starting spot in the 22-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event and held his own throughout the swift, caution-free race to come home with a solid 16th-place showing in a race won by Ben Schmidt.

“Our starting spot in the feature was very nice, but early on in the race one of our shocks went bad and my car would not handle," Post said. "I went into the feature with the goal to hold my own and try to prove to myself that we can run with the big guys even if we aren't supposed to. It helps greatly running with the top half of the field seeing how they are attacking each corner on the track and how aggressively they are driving each other. I know when I am comfortable, that’s how I can expect the racing to be.
“The A main was very clean and competitive and I would love to see all of our races go like that the rest of the season,” he said. “I am very excited to take what we have learned in our short three-feature season to the next level to see if we can consistently be a top-10 car. If the driver can read the track better, we may have a shot at doing that.”

The Randy Post Racing Team will next be in action with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto and Oostburg Automotive.
The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.
For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric

The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.

Fred's sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.

As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.

Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.

To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Huset's Speedway Hosting Fan Fest and Fun Activities Throughout BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Week

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 18, 2024) - Action has gotten underway for racers at the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.

James McFadden won the Longest Drive Contest presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking on Tuesday morning at the Brandon Golf Course. Matt Juhl placed second with Aaron Reutzel in third. All three earned prize money courtesy of Folkens Brothers Trucking.

The annual High Bank Classic Golf Tournament featuring drivers, fans, sponsors and many others got underway Tuesday afternoon. The Fan Fest will be held in the Huset's Speedway pit area from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and features face painting, vendor booths, big wheel races, the South Dakota State University ice cream truck and more. A free hog roast begins at 6 p.m. with live music from Gallivant on the MRP Stage from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

There will also be live music on the MRP Stage after the races each night with South Side Pine on Wednesday, Seriously Shirley on Thursday, the Jeremy DeWall Band on Friday and SOS on Saturday.

Each race day will kick off with the pits opening at 2 p.m. and the main gates opening at 4 p.m. A pre-race show called RACEDAY Live presented by DIRTVision will be on the Sage Fruit Stage near Turn 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with special guests. Hot laps start the racing action at 7 p.m. each of the first three nights and at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Huset's Speedway is the site of one of the biggest spectacles in short track racing this week with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series running Wednesday through Saturday. More than 50 of the top drivers from around the country have pre-entered to race on Wednesday and Thursday during the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle and on Friday and Saturday during the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

BILLIONAUTO.COM HUSET'S HIGH BANK NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MENARDS -

Wednesday through Saturday featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

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Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

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HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

Placerville Speedway begins loaded Summer with Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night

By Gary Thomas

Placerville, CA…After only hosting one event over the last month Placerville Speedway returns in a big way this Saturday June 22nd, with all Grandstand Tickets just $5 during Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night.

Russell Motorsports Inc. will offer Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Happy Hour and Live Music with popular musician Kristen Brown prior to the races until 6pm. Make sure to also arrive with your appetite to enjoy some of the highest rated racetrack cuisine in Nor-Cal at the Speedway Café.

“Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night is always an event we look forward to each season,” said track Promoter Scott Russell. “With grandstand tickets just $5 we encourage everyone to bring a friend and if they can, please introduce someone new to the races on Saturday as well. The Thompson’s Family of Dealerships have been long-time partners with not only the track, but it even goes back to 2001 when I first started running Sprint Cars. We can’t thank them enough for their continued support.”

The familiar red clay has been silent from the roar of race cars around the oval since June 1st due to the annual break for the El Dorado County Fair.

The quarter mile will play host to four exciting divisions this Saturday on $5 night, including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the High Sierra Industries Wingless Spec Sprints, BCRA Lightning Sprints and the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. The night of family fun kicks-off a busy Summer of racing at Placerville Speedway.

This Saturday night marks just the third race of the campaign for the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The division is primed for its busiest portion of the season, with racing taking place every Saturday from now through August 3rd, apart from July 20th when the SCCT 360s roll into town.

Placerville’s Shane Hopkins has enjoyed a fantastic start to 2024 and sits tied with Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires atop the standings. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg, Hanford’s Michael Faccinto and Modesto’s Tony Gomes complete the top-five.

Multi-time Mountain Democrat Mini Truck champion Mike Miller leads the division into their third race of the season, while the High Sierra Industries Wingless Sprints and BCRA Lightning Sprints make their first visits of the year to the red clay.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is Reserved this Saturday June 22nd with tickets just $5! Purchase online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-062224 or at the gate on race day.

Pit passes can be purchased at the pit gate or via the Pit Pay App to take advantage of the expanded seating area on the hill.

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.

Join over 19,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2024 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X/Twitter by following us https://twitter.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.

Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway:

Saturday June 22: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Mini Trucks, High Sierra Wingless Spec Sprints and BCRA Lightning Sprints | Fan Appreciation Night presented by Thompson’s Family of Dealerships

Saturday June 29: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks | John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by Pizza Factory

Thursday July 4: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and Pure Stocks | Freedom Fireworks

 

 

Brown highlights weekend campaign with WoO top-ten at Knoxville; All eyes on Huset’s Speedway

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 18, 2024) - It was a slow start to the weekend for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, but as most veterans do, the Higginsville, Missouri, native rebounded in a hurry, eventually concluding their trek through the heart of the Midwest with back-to-back top-ten appearances, all of which highlighted with a top-ten against the Greatest Show On Dirt at the Sprint Car Capital of the World on Saturday, June 15.

Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, finished sixth in his World of Outlaws top-ten, improving four positions after starting tenth on the A-Main grid. In total, the World of Outlaws spent two days at Knoxville Raceway, commencing their Knoxville Nationals precursor one night prior on Friday, June 14. Brown raced on to finish 20th, forced to be a backmarker after losing his brakes due to contact from a mud clot.

Brown’s final highlight of the weekend occurred at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16, finishing eighth after starting one position worse. Although not Brown’s top result of the weekend, it may prove most beneficial, as the Higginsville, Missouri, native is set to spend four days at the Huset’s high banks beginning Wednesday, June 19.

“Overall, a pretty decent weekend for our Casey’s | FVP team, although the pill draw wasn’t too kind to us on either night,” Brown acknowledged. “We managed to put ourselves in a position to start 13th on Friday, but on the third or fourth lap, a mud clot came up and knocked our left front brake line off, so we were forced to finish the race with no brakes. An unfortunate set of circumstances, for sure.

“Saturday night was better for us starting tenth. We actually worked our way to fifth before finishing sixth. Sometimes those pill draws can get you buried before your night even begins. Despite the fact, I feel like we did a great job in keeping ourselves in solid positions all night long. Looking forward to a big week at Huset’s Speedway. Hopefully all of the fans come out and support this massive event. The racing should be great.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: N/A
Top-Fives: 5
Top-Tens: 14

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. Finished sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Finished eighth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

 

 

Cottage Grove Speedway triumph highlights strong Road to Dirt Cup for Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing

By Gary Thomas

Cottage Grove, Oregon…Justyn Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing put forth a strong showing during the Road to Cup, highlighting it all with a victory at Cottage Grove Speedway this past Friday with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.

“It’s been a fun week up here so far on our trip North,” Cox stated. “Anytime you can run five straight nights fairly stress free makes it a big win. Setting a track record, winning some heats and a main event made it a really good week for us.”

Cox began the Fastest 5 Days in Motorsports on June 12th by setting a new track record at Southern Oregon Speedway, before running third in his heat race. He then captured victory in the Beacon Wealth Strategies Dash to earn the pole of the feature.

Early on he stalked leader Tanner Holmes, until a red flag came out for an incident involving Angelique Bell, which brought an end to the race. He was officially scored in second, claiming his best result of the NARC campaign up until that point.

Bell was taken to the hospital for burns suffered and is currently on her road to recovery. The entire BHR team sends its best thoughts and wishes to Angelique and the Bell family for a full and speedy recovery.

Traveling North to Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg on Thursday June 13th, Cox put together another consistent outing by qualifying eighth, finishing third in his heat race and sixth in the main event.

This all set the stage for the big night at Cottage Grove Speedway on Friday June 14th. The 30-year-old driver timed-in fifth overall and captured a win in his heat race aboard the Lippert Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ ADS No. 42x mount.

A third-place effort in the Dash then placed him on the inside of row two for the 30-lap NARC 410 feature. Cox quickly jumped into second and with lapped traffic coming into play he closed on leader Cole Macedo.

Stalking the leaders’ every move, the pair marched through lapped traffic, with the crowd on hand showing their appreciation. The thrilling feature came right down to the wire and on lap 25, Cox blasted to the inside, grabbing the lead that he would never relinquish.

The Clarksburg driver hung strong over the final circuits and crossed under the Ed Entz checkered flag for victory at the helm of the Diamond Plastics/ LITHIA FORD/CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP – ROSEBURG mount.

Following the big win, Cox capped the solid Fastest 5 Days in Motorsports with a pair of sixth place finishes at Willamette Speedway on Saturday and Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma on Sunday.

“Cottage Grove was the highlight of the week for us, and it was awesome to knock off another NARC win,” commented Cox. “I’ve always enjoyed Cottage Grove and it’s a track I have a lot of time on. Josh had the car perfect, and I was able to drive with ease. We were only a few points out of the Speedweek title and if Medford had counted, we were only three points away from winning it.”

Cox and Bates-Hamilton Racing will now get set to tackle the 52nd annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup. The three-night show at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington takes place this Thursday through Saturday and dishes out a cool $62,000 to the winner of the finale.

“I’m excited to head for Dirt Cup at Skagit,” Cox continued. “I think we’ve been working on a really good package that I’ve grown comfortable with. I believe we can continue this good momentum and have an awesome week at the Dirt Cup.”

Last season saw Cox drive forward in the final night’s A-main to earn the Williams Roofing Hard Charger Award. Bates-Hamilton Racing was also victorious during the opening prelim of the event in 2022.

All three nights of the Super Dirt Cup can be seen live via FloRacing.

 would like to thank Lippert Construction, Dan Ewart Sales, VinylTech PVC Pipe, Mozingo Construction, Clow Valve, Teichert Construction, Advanced Drainage Systems, Custom Pipe and Fabrication, B Scadden Design, Specified Pipe, North Bay Waterworks, SIP, Tigre, Star Pipe Products, McWane Ductile, Kaeding Performance, Kistler Engines, Maxim Racing, Sellers Race Wings, ART Enterprises, Rod Tiner Racing, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, Vanlare Steering Repair, Arbo-Tec, Performance Powder Coating, Warehouse Paint, Justice Brothers, K1 Race Gear, Arai Helmets and Bullet Impressions for their support this season.

 Fastest 5 Days Quick Recap-

Wednesday June 12: Qualified (Fast Time), Heat Race (3rd), Dash (1st), A-main (2nd)
Thursday June 13: Qualified (8th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)
Friday June 14: Qualified (5th), Heat Race (1st), Dash (3rd), A-main (1st)
Saturday June 15: Qualified (10th), Heat Race (3rd), A-main (6th)
Sunday June 16: Qualified (4th), Heat Race (1st), Dash (3rd), A-main (6th)

Thursday June 20: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup
Friday June 21: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup
Saturday June 22: Skagit Speedway – Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup

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Skagit Speedway

By Erik List

Alger, WA – Another local driver who is going for the $62,000 payday during the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is Burlington, Washington’s own Justin Youngquist.
Youngquist is no stranger to Skagit Speedway, he competes in the KarMart 410 Sprint Car Division where he drives the #95 car for owners Lisa and Matt Dynes. Through five 410 races this year, Youngquist has finished in the top five twice, including a second place and five top 10’s. He currently sits fourth in points, only 77 points behind the top spot.
"I think we're better than last year, but I'm definitely more confident this year than I was last year just by how we've been running," Youngquist said. Last year at Dirt Cup, the Burlington native made the A-Main during the opening night and finished 19th, missed it on the second night, finishing sixth in the B-Main, but made the A-Main on the final night and finished 20th. He went on to say that last year “wasn’t anything to write home about...it was just kinda flat.”
Heading into the 2024 Dirt Cup Youngquist feels more confident about the weekend. "I used to get a lot more nervous than I do now, because I think I used to overthink everything too much…I try not to overthink at all because I think that’s super, super easy to do…I just think making a plan is a huge mistake. Like as much as you have to prepare yourself, I think there is a difference between preparing yourself and then having a plan because then you're gonna be all frustrated if your plan doesn't go like you expect it to. So, I think this year, as far as the nervousness or whatever, I don't really think I'm nervous. I think we're running better this year than we were last year, for sure."
This year Youngquist looks to make the show every night and finish in the top 10. He also stated, “I think we can be more competitive.”
Youngquist did not race in the Fastest Five Days with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.
You won't want to miss out on any of the action from the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, and it all starts Thursday, June 20. If you can't make it out to the track, you can catch all the action live on FloRacing.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss out on anything! We want to see how you're spending Super Dirt Cup week, tag us on social media using #SuperDirtCup!
Will Call opens at 1:00pm
Gates Open at 5pm
Hot Laps at 6:00pm
Racing starts at 7:00pm
Tickets are available online at
https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/
Adults $40 Thursday/Friday, $50 Saturday
Jr-Sr-Mil & First Responders $35 Thursday/ Friday, $40 Saturday
Kids 6 & under $10 all three nights
Three-night package $130

 

 

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame 2024 induction, meet and greet on tap July 13

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 17, 2024 – The names of eight drivers, three track workers and one racing family will be added to a distinguished list of heralded Plymouth racing legends at the third annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Night program, which will feature an inductee meet and greet/autograph session, on Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In recognition of the spirit of competition and outstanding achievements taking place at the Plymouth racing facility over the past 74 years, the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Committee is dedicated to recognizing those individuals who have exemplified dirt track racing at the highest level since the track’s inception in 1950.

The names of each Class of 2024 inductee will be permanently etched on the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame, located underneath the grandstand at The Plymouth Dirt Track located at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis.

The list of 12 Class of 2024 inductees represents the third collection of legendary Plymouth racing names to be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 will be recognized during an induction ceremony at intermission of the July 13 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program, which will feature 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Grand Nationals, B Mods and a special appearance from the Vintage Modifieds.

The eight drivers set to be inducted with the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 are many of the most popular and successful drivers to ever turn laps at the historic third-mile clay oval – Fuzzy Fassbender of Rubicon, Donny Goeden of Kewaskum, Dave Haag of Plymouth, Steve Hoffmann of Plymouth, Randy Markwardt of Sheboygan, Pete Ostrowski of Milwaukee, Steve Schad of Cleveland and K.J. Skelton of Cascade.

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees in the Dedication to Racing category are track workers Lee Glomski and John Laack, along with longtime flagman Bill Krueger.

In addition, the McMullen family, which features three generations of racers – Jerry, Tim and Brandon – will be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame in the Racing Families category.

For the first time in event history, fans will have an opportunity to interact with Class of 2024 inductees during a meet and greet/autograph session to be held under the grandstand beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Fans are invited to bring their memorabilia, photos, yearbooks, apparel, etc. for signing with photo opportunities with inductees also available during the event.

In addition, vintage racecar owners are invited to display their classic machines in the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Night car show.

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees are asked to contact Ken Schulz in advance of the July 13 induction ceremony at kenschulz91@gmail.com.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with Late Model and 360 Sprint Car qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, July 13, a make-up date for the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony has been set for Saturday, July 20.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony is made possible through the generous support of Goeden Auto Body of Kewaskum, Meyer Motors of Plymouth, Dairy Queen of Plymouth and L R Trophy and Sportswear of Kewaskum.

Financial contributions to support the 2024 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame induction event can be designated for “Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame” and sent to Sheboygan County Fair Office; 229 Fairview Drive; Plymouth, WI 53073.

 

 

Kale Drake Clinches 11th Annual POWRi Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship

Belleville, IL. (6/16/24) Notching a podium placement in three straight nights of Land of Lincoln adrenaline-fueled action, Kale Drake, of Collinsville Oklahoma, would seize the moment to claim the 11th Annual POWRi Illinois SPEEDWeek presented by Start2Finish.

Sporting the Keith Kunz-Curb Agajanian Motorsports, Eibach Racing, KKM Giveback Classic, Toyota Racin Development, LYNK Chassis, and Toyota Racing Engine #97K; Kale Drake adds the accomplishment of SPEEDWeek champions to his long list of growing conquests while also snapping the three-year streak of teammate and runner-up placement in the 2024 weeklong POWRi mini-championship in Cannon McIntosh.

Beginning the eventual three-night stretch of action with a strong third-place finish at Coles County Speedway, in Mattoon Illinois, Kale would find himself advancing seven positions to contend for the victory in an instant classic Illinois SPEEDWeek debut night that would witness reigning POWRi National Midget Champion Karter Sarff win.

Keeping the front-running contention flowing the following night at Jacksonville Speedway, the 2023 POWRi Outlaw Micro Champion Kale Drake would again battle among the lead pack after starting eighth on the field only finishing one spot shy of winning to Jacob Denny who claimed the feature checkers.

Wrapping up the SPEEDWeek Championship at Macon Speedway on Saturday night after a Lincoln cancelation, Kale would claim the night’s Victory Fuel High Point Qualifier award to start pole position for the feature race. Leading twelve laps of the thirty-lap feature, Drake would again end the night runner-up placement to eventual winner Cannon McIntosh.

Proving consistency claims championships by contending for the win every night, Kale Drake would win the 11th Annual POWRi Illinois SPEEDWeek presented by Start2Finish by a mere ten points over current POWRi National Midget League championship leader Cannon McIntosh in a great team battle for the title.

Final Top-Ten for the POWRi National Midget League 2024 Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship Standings: 1. 97K-Kale Drake, 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh, 3. 97-Gavin Miller, 4. 21K-Karter Sarff, 5. 43-Gunnar Setser, 6. 7Z-Zoe Pearce, 7. 56-Mitchell Davis, 8. 66-Jayden Clay, 9. 25-Jacob Denney, 10. 7X-Thomas Meseraull.

Heading into the second half of the season for the POWRi National Midget League, can teammates Kale Drake and Cannon McIntosh continue to ride the hot streaks of momentum as Kale continues to skyrocket up the rankings in his rookie season while Cannon currently resides atop the 2024 point championship standings.

Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

 

 

Sprint Car Stars Invading Huset's Speedway This Week for $100,000-to-Win Huset's Hustle and $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - One of the biggest weeks in short track racing has arrived with all eyes on Huset's Speedway.

The high-banked dirt oval hosts the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for a pair of six-figure events this week. The $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle runs Wednesday and Thursday with the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday.

More than $800,000 is up for grabs throughout the week with both preliminary nights paying $20,000 to win as well.

While 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' and the top drivers from around the country will be in action all four nights, the two events are separate. Wednesday's preliminary night leads into Thursday. The slate is wiped clean after the Huset's Hustle with Friday's show leading into Saturday's event that pays a quarter million dollars to win.

The name of the game is cumulative points. The entire event format and points table are located on the Huset's Speedway website.

In addition to the stout payout each night, there are several bonuses throughout the weekend. The King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers winner on Thursday and Saturday will receive $1,000. Weikert's Livestock is presenting a $1,000 Hard Luck Award for the week. Ziegler AG Equipment is providing a $750 Perfect Attendance Award on Thursday and Saturday to the highest starting driver who has competed in each Huset's Speedway 410ci winged sprint car race this season.

David Gravel won the inaugural BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS and its record $250,000 top prize last year. Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings and has recorded a series-best nine feature victories this season.

The other World of Outlaws stars, including: Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi, Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild and more will compete each night along with other top drivers from around the country. NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has submitted a pre-entry as well as Brad Sweet, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Kahne, Mark Dobmeier, Brian Brown, James McFadden, Rico Abreu and dozens more. The pre-entry list has topped 50 drivers so far.

The main gates open at 4 p.m. each day and hot laps begin each of the first three nights at approximately 7 p.m. Hot laps is slated for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

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Wednesday through Saturday featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

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Mallett Caps ASCS National Tour Speedweek With Second-Place Performance

Inside Line Promotions - POCOLA, Okla. (June 17, 2024) - Jordon Mallett produced a top-10 result during all four ASCS National Tour Speedweek races last week with the best saved for last.

Mallett and Brandon Anderson Motorsports posted a sixth-place finish last Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; ninth-place results on Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla., and Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and a second-place showing on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway.

The strong week landed Mallett tied for third place in the Speedweek standings.

"After Saturday night, big picture, we're in a better direction," Mallett said. "We were always good right out of the gate every night. We'd qualify good and heat race good. Then it was like in the feature we'd start strong, but not be good at the end."

Mallett qualified third quickest in his group and placed second in a heat race before advancing from eighth to sixth place in the A Main at Texarkana 67 Speedway.

"We finished sixth, but had a fourth-place car," he said. "I should have moved up to the top of the race track toward the end of the race and we'd have preserved fourth. We got blasted on a restart by a couple of guys who jumped up there and I didn't get up quick enough."

Mallett was second quickest in his qualifying group before he won a heat race and placed sixth in the dash at Creek County Speedway.

"We rolled into Creek and timed in good and heat raced good," he said. "I made an error in the dash. They had watered the track before the dash. I got too aggressive and ducked down too low going into turn one. I got into some grease and spun it out. We started sixth in the feature and we were good early on running third or fourth. About the last eight or 10 laps the car started to go away and I couldn't do anything right. It didn't matter where I ran on the track, it was like we threw a boat anchor out. Come to find out we had a bleeder break."

The team timed in second quickest in a qualifying group before finishing second in a heat race at Arrowhead Speedway.

"We were good in qualifying and the heat race, but we missed it in the feature," he said. "We could move around, but got too tight running the bottom when everybody moved down. We struggled on the top at times as well. It was just an off night in that feature."

It all came together on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway, where Mallett qualified second quickest in his group and ended third in a heat race before rallying from eighth to second place in the A Main.

"We timed in good and heat raced all right, but having to start on the inside in the heat race was not ideal," he said. "In the feature it was a cumulative effect of we were wanting to get aggressive to find something to move forward because the features had been our weak point all Speedweek. We said let's go with what we think we need and go way past that. We swung for the fences and wound up with a really good race car. We look forward to moving on because we found what helps us claw forward and be more comfortable in a feature."

The second-place showing tied a career best for Brandon Anderson Motorsports with the ASCS National Tour.

Mallett and the team will compete this Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark., with the ASCS National Tour. He placed fourth at the track in 2022 during his most recent visit.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 11 - Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 6 (8).

June 13 - Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (3); Feature: 9 (6).

June 14 - Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 9 (9).

June 15 - Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 3 (1); Feature: 2 (8).

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 1 win, 4 top fives, 8 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 10 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark., with the ASCS National Tour

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Porter Commercial Refrigeration

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"Porter Commercial Refrigeration is a huge supporter of our team," Mallett said. "They are always stepping up to help us however they can and we really appreciate the partnership."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Estenson Posts Another Top 10 at Huset's Speedway With Big Week on Tap

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - Tim Estenson climbed to third in the Huset's Speedway championship standings following another top-10 outing at the track on Sunday.

Estenson's ninth-place result marked his fourth top 10 of the season at the high-banked oval, which is tied for the second most through a half-dozen races. It was also his third top 10 in the last four races at the track.

"We were extremely happy with the results," he said. "It'd have been nice to get a little farther, but qualifying is so crucial and we got knocked back a bit there."

Estenson qualified 13 th quickest out of the 30 competitors to open the racing program.

"I was hoping to draw a little better and pulled the No. 53," he said. "I felt decent in qualifying, but we needed to be a little better at the beginning of the night. We've been running well in the heat races at Huset's this year and we won our heat race. I went into the feature open-minded."

Estenson maneuvered from 12 th to ninth in the main event.

"We've been battling a little tightness with the car and we've been trying to figure that out," he said. "I think Jack (Dover) has found more this week that will help us going into High Bank Nationals. Overall, we're happy with finishing consistently in the top 10."

Next up for the team is arguably the biggest week of the season with the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday at Huset's Speedway. All four nights are with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

"The Huset's weekly program is super tough," Estenson said. "When you add 50 other top guys in the country it makes it a lot harder. I know we have what it takes to run with them. You have to treat it like any other race and stay calm, keep your nerves down, focus and try to make the most out of every lap on the track."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 16 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 9 (12).

SEASON STATS -

14 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 6 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

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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.

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"Yamalube makes top-of-the-line lubricants and cleaning products that help our race car operate well and look nice," Estenson said.

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

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Records Top Five at Knoxville and Top 10 at Huset's

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 17, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson pieced together another consistent weekend as he heads into arguably the biggest week of his season.

Johnson hustled from 12 th to fourth in a Dennis Gainey owned 360ci winged sprint car on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, before he scored a sixth-place result on Sunday at Huset's Speedway.

It marked Johnson's sixth straight top 10 to open the season at the high-banked track, where he leads the championship standings by 37 points.

"It was a good, consistent night," he said. "We qualified good and had a good run in the heat race. Then we had a good draw for the feature."

Johnson qualified third quickest and advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race. He pulled the No. 4 during the feature redraw to line up on the outside of the second row in the main event.

"I got a little tripped up on the cushion a few times," he said. "I worked my way back up to fourth. The restart with two laps to go didn't fall in my favor. I made a mistake on the last lap trying to slide Chase Randall back for fourth. I didn't have the momentum and it cost me a spot. All in all, it was a good night to roll the car into the trailer."

Johnson was also efficient on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where he timed in 17 th quickest and won a heat race. He capped the night with a rally from 12 th to fourth place. It was the third-most positions gained.

"It ended well," he said. "We just didn't qualify the greatest and that hurt us in the end. We had a good heat race as we started on the pole and walked away with it. We were a little tight at the beginning of the feature. The race car got better as the race went on. I was able to bide my time and pass cars when I needed. The top was super tricky and I was able to make it work. I got a couple of lucky breaks and by the end of it I came out fourth."

Four huge nights of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series racing at Huset's Speedway are on tap with the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Friday and Saturday.

"You always get excited to run with the Outlaws, but this year we have a little more confidence," Johnson said. "I think the goal is to make all four features. It's a good opportunity to race against the best in the world. I feel pretty confident. Consistency and good runs at Huset's have boosted my confidence this year."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 15 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 17; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 4 (12).

June 16 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (4).

SEASON STATS -

15 races, 0 wins, 4 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday through Saturday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset's Hustle and the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Heartland Properties

"Rob has been a supporter of racing for many, many years now and it's very much appreciated that he wants to spend some of his hard-earned money on our race team," Johnson said.

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

5th at Millstream Highlights Busy Week for Joel Myers Jr

PETERSEN MEDIA: Continuing to pilot Brodie Hayward’s Shiti Coolers backed no. 19 entry, Joel Myers Jr took part in the back half of Ohio Speedweek and a fifth place finish on Friday night highlighted the busy stretch.

“It was great to get to so many different tracks for the first time last week, and really work on running in the slick,” Joel Myers Jr said. “We had some good runs, and we had some struggles, but Noah West and I are working well together.”

Wednesday night the team checked in at Sharon Speedway and the early part of the night was a bit of a struggle as Myers Jr struggled in qualifying and was unable to race out of his heat race and transfer into the feature.

Forced into one of the twin ‘B Mains’, the Sebastopol, CA driver made some noise as he raced into fourth and chased after one of the two transfers berths that were up for grabs in the Shiti Coolers/Eddie Gillstrap Motors/RPM Chassis backed entry.

Ending his night in the ‘B’, the team traveled to Muskingum County Speedway on Thursday night. Again, struggling in time trials, Myers Jr was able to successfully race out of his heat on this night before finishing 18th in the feature event.

Friday night saw the team make their way to Millstream Speedway as the Findlay, OH track was back operational after sitting dormant for a few years. Myers Jr took a liking to it as he timed in fifth fastest in his flight, before advancing to a third-place finish in his heat race.

Lining up 12th in the feature event, Myers Jr came to life late in the feature event. Working the bottom groove on the slick surface, the NZ Champ was able to slowly pick up ground with each passing lap.

When the checkered flag few, Myers Jr capped the night off with a fifth place finish.

Saturday night marked the final night of Ohio Speedweek, as well as the final night of action for the week for Hayward Motorsports. Checking in at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH, Myers Jr timed in sixth quickest in his qualifying group and then raced to 5th place finish in his heat race.

Locking into the feature event, Myers Jr rolled off the starting grid from the 19th starting spot. As the final race of the week came to life, Myers Jr slowly worked his way forward as he settled into 15th as laps clicked off.

A late caution stacked the field back up with just four laps to go, and the ensuing restart saw Myers Jr make a couple of bold moves as he forged his way to an 11th place finish to cap the week off.

“It is definitely a process to get used to these cars, the engines, and new tracks,” Myers Jr added. “We are definitely heading the right direction, and I am very much looking forward to another Speedweek setting this week.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 23, Wins-7, Top-5’s- 10, Top-10’s-14

ON TAP: Joel Myers Jr is set to take part in the Indiana based Maverick Mayhem Speedweek kicking off on Thursday night at Lincoln Park Speedway, Friday night at Bloomington Speedway, Saturday night at Tri State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN before concluding on Sunday at the Terre Haute Action Track.

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

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Tanner Carrick Set for Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Traveling with the Northern Auto Racing Club to Oregon and Washington the last week, Tanner Carrick showed a lot of speed during Speedweek as he now sets his sights on the Jim Raper Super Dirt Cup which is set to go green this Thursday night at Skagit Speedway.

“We had good speed during Speedweek, but had bad luck in the features early in the week,” Tanner Carrick explained. “The last couple of nights, we didn’t get timed in well, and that hurt our night.”

Carrick kicked the week-long trip north off on Wednesday night at Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR. With the race ultimately being deemed complete at the 13-lap marker, the Lincoln, CA driver was credited with a fourth-place finish aboard the CVC/Cemex/California Waterfowl backed No. 83T.

Heading to Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, OR on Thursday night, Carrick got off to a blazing quick start as he timed in fastest in time trials, but he ran into some issues in the feature event and he was ultimately relegated to an 11th place finish.

Earning quick time honors again on Friday night at Cottage Grove Speedway, Carrick eventually took the green flag from the sixth starting position after a sixth-place finish in the Dash.

On the bullring, Carrick worked hard searching for grip but he did slip back a few positions and capped the night off with a ninth place finish.

Saturday and Sunday saw Carrick’s qualifying efforts take a big hit. After being one of the fastest during the first three rounds he was 14th and 15th during the final two nights of action which makes things tough with NARC’s format.

The Lincoln, CA driver did what he could on a very fast Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR on Saturday night as he finished 13th, and during a nearly nonstop affair in Elma, WA he finished 12th in the feature to cap his Speedweek.

“Heading into Dirt Cup, we definitely are going need to be on our game in qualifying, and we need to have things go our way as well,” Carrick said. “It’s a tough race, but I know we have the speed to compete. Thanks to my team for working so hard all week and making this trip possible.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts: 29, Wins: 4, Top 5’s: 16, Top 10’s: 20

ON TAP: Carrick is now set for Dirt Cup which is set to kick off on Thursday night at Skagit Speedway.

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

 

 

Andy Forsberg 11th at Antioch Speedway After Late Race Misstep Knocks Him Out of Top-5

PETERSEN MEDIA: Making his way to Antioch Speedway on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Andy Forsberg endured a lap 25 misstep in the feature event while running in the Top-5 that ultimately regulated him to an 11th place finish in the feature event.

“I just was not very good all night long,” Andy Forsberg said. “We didn’t time in well, and in the feature event we did get going but I went looking for a little more and smoked into turn one and two too hot and ended up spinning out trying to make the top work.”

18 cars made the trek to the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, and Forsberg got the night started by timing in 10th fastest in qualifying time trials.

Taking the green flag for his heat race from inside the second row, Forsberg finished third which locked him into the 10th starting position for the 35-lap feature event.

The race’s initial start, and then a lap four restart didn’t quite go Forsberg’s way as he dropped back to 13th, but a restart on lap eight saw the Auburn, CA driver jump into sixth aboard the Meridian Cameras/PCH/Oroville Tax backed entry.

Getting into fourth on the 15th lap, Forsberg continued to search around the speedway for grip. With eventual race winner Braden Chiaramonte making the high side work all around the speedway, Forsberg opted to move to the top and try and make it work, but he admittedly didn’t enter the corner right on the 25th lap and it resulted in him spinning to a stop.

Going back to 14th with 10-lpas to go, Forsberg was able to make up a few positions as he ended up finishing in the 11th position.

“Honestly the race track was prepared well, and it just progressively slicked off as the night went along, but we had a couple of different lane options,” he added. “I got to moving around late in the feature searching for grip, and figured I’d try the top but I made an error.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-16, Wins-1, Top 5’s-6, Top 10’s-7

ON TAP: Forsberg will return to action this Saturday night at Placerville Speedway for a night of weekly points racing.

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

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

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Swanson Finishes Fifth at Port Royal Saturday

In Doran Binks Racing’s Mission Foods No. 77

And Is Point Leader With One-Third of the Season Complete

PORT ROYAL, Pa., June 17 — Thanks to a solid top-five finish in Saturday night’s USAC Silver Crown race at Port Royal Speedway, Kody Swanson and Doran Binks Racing remain in the lead in the series’ driver and entrant point standings with a third of the season complete.

Driving Doran Binks Racing’s dirt Silver Crown car, which is a Maxim chassis powered by a Hampshire Chevrolet engine, Swanson qualified third for the 50-lap race for sponsors that include Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics. He was only 0.127 of a second off the new track record of 19.816 seconds that Brady Bacon set to better the mark Mitchel Moles established here last year and earn the pole. Daison Pursley, who ended up winning the race on the last lap, qualified second.

Logan Seavey, who won the two previous USAC Silver Crown races on Port Royal’s half-mile dirt oval, and Justin Grant managed to pass Swanson on the first lap before the first of two caution flags waved with one lap down for C.J. Leary and Nathan Moore, who crashed low in Turn 4.

For most of the race Swanson had his hands full defending his position from Matt Westfall, who hounded him almost constantly. Swanson tried both the high and the low grooves to spurt away from Westfall, who preferred the low groove.

Westfall made a pass stick working lap 13 to push Swanson, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., who now lives in Indianapolis, to sixth. However, seconds later Seavey, who had been third behind Bacon and Pursley, went into the infield with a mechanical issue that caused his car to lose fuel. After a stop in the work area he reported to the tail and went on to finish tenth, but his issue put Swanson back in fifth place for the restart. Caution flag laps didn’t count on Saturday.

Moles threatened to pass Swanson around lap 18, but Swanson hung tough in fifth place. At the halfway point he was 1.134 seconds behind Westfall and 1.174 ahead of Moles, and three laps later he set his fastest lap of the race.

Grant passed Bacon for the lead on lap 30 in Turn 1 and two laps later Swanson got by Westfall for fourth place. Westfall stuck to him like glue, however, and he passed Swanson on lap 40 to push Swanson, who is the winningest driver in series history, back to fifth.

Pursley passed Bacon for second on lap 33 and then he drove around the outside of Grant in Turn 4 on the last lap for his first career USAC Silver Crown victory. Grant finished second and Bacon placed third for the third year in a row. Westfall was fourth and Swanson finished fifth for the second year in a row.

Chase Dietz passed Moles for sixth on lap 49. Alex Bright, Briggs Danner, and Seavey rounded out the top 10.

The time of the race was 28:53.852, so Pursley broke Seavey’s 50-lap USAC Silver Crown record of 29.32.10 for this track.

“Last year we were loose here and this time we were too tight,” Swanson said afterwards. “I need to get better at helping to figure out how to be more in the middle next year set-up wise. The drivers and teams in this series are so good. It’s hard just trying to figure out the best set-up and how the track will change as the race progresses.

“But I’m grateful for all the work the Doran Binks guys do to keep us in the hunt and give us a chance,” he added. “And we’re all grateful for the support of our sponsors like Mission Foods, Glenn Farms, and Wilke Orthodontics.

“I moved around and tried all the lines trying to find out where we could be faster,” he added. “Sometimes when I was high on the cushion in Turn 3 I only had one wheel on the ground, but then the others came back down so that was all good. We’ll just try again another day.”

The 50-lap race was the finale of an open-wheel show called the Eastern Blast Presented by Bobby Rahal Toyota of Lewistown, as the non-wing USAC AMSOIL sprint cars and the track’s Weikert Livestock 410 winged sprint cars shared the card.

The event was streamed live by Flo Racing.

The next USAC Silver Crown race is June 21 at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wis. Swanson has won three of the four USAC Silver Crown races ever held at that half-mile paved oval, including last year’s race.

There are two USAC Silver Crown events in July: July 4 at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track, and a two-day show July 19-20 at Salt City Speedway in Hutchinson, Kan. The series returns to Pennsylvania for a race at Jennerstown on Aug. 10. The complete schedule can be found at usacracing.com.

For more information see DoranRacing.com.

 

 

Braden Chiaramonte Charges From 17th to Win First Career Sprint Car Feature

PETERSEN MEDIA: What looked to be a forgettable night early during Saturday’s Sprint Car Challenge Tour event at Antioch Speedway turned out to be a night that Braden Chiaramonte will remember forever. When it was all said and done, the 17-year-old charged from 17th to score his first career winged sprint car feature event win as he now finds himself atop the season point standings.

With 18 cars on hand as the series made their one and only stop at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds facility, Chiaramonte again found himself making his first ever visit to a track.

Timing in 11th fastest, Chiaramonte lined up in the second row of his heat race aboard the Tiner Hirst Enterprise/HRP/Fisher Racing Engines backed No. 94TH entry.

Moving into second when the race came to life, Chiaramonte locked horns with fellow youngster, Austin Wood as they duked it out for the top spot. While the battle heated up, bad luck struck Chiaramonte as his mount bellowed a huge puff of smoke and his engine expired under the hood of his car.

Pushing back to the pit area, the Tiner Hirst Enterprise team went to work in hurry to get a new bullet bolted into the frame rails of the No. 94TH. Making the swap with no issues, the youngster was set for the 35-lap feature event though he would take the green flag from the 17th starting position.

Up into 13th when the first caution flag flew on the fourth lap, Chiaramonte went to work on the high side of the speedway when the green flag was displayed back to the field, and jumped up into 10th.

Another caution taking place behind him on the eighth lap, but the field back in double-file formation again, and Chiaramonte continued to pound the curb as he he powered into fifth, before taking over fourth on just the race’s 11th lap.

Moving into third a lap later, Chiaramonte was able to get around Michael Faccinto for second just before the race’s halfway point as his sole attention moved to race leader, and veteran ace, Sean Becker.

With Becker committed to the low groove, Chiaramonte continued to make speed up top where nobody else could and closed in on the leader as he continued his magnificent surge to the front.

On the 22nd lap, Chiaramonte pulled alongside Becker as they raced into turns three and four and the momentum gave him the drive off of turn four to power into the race lead on the 23rd lap, as the caution then flew two laps later, and put Becker and Chiaramonte on the front row.

The restart saw Becker mount a bid for the lead back, but Chiaramonte never flinched as he countered the veterans advances and drove away from the field.

Hitting his marks on the slick surface, Chiaramonte went on to cap off a memorable run as he picked up his first career winged sprint car feature event win after taking the green flag from the ninth row.

The Tiner Hirst Enterprise Racing team would like to thank Tiner Hirst Enterprise, Hepfner Racing Products, EMI, Fisher Racing Engines, System 1, Larry Davis Farms, and Slade Shocks for their continued support.

ON TAP: Chiaramonte and Tiner Hirst Enterprise will now take a cuple of weeks off and prepare for SCCT Speedweek which comes to life at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on July 15th.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Braden Chiaramonte by following him on Instagram at @Braden_Chiaramonte73.

 

Westfall on the gas through Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Wisconsin doubleheader on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024

FOREST, Ohio (June 17, 2024) – It was a hard-fought week in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, but despite an action-packed week with some of the best non-wing open wheelers in the country, there were plenty of shining moments.

Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M “Bumblebee Express,” concluded USAC’s annual Eastern Storm with six-straight nights of racing and six A-Main appearances, highlighting their campaign with a 12th-place score at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 12. The Pleasant Hill, Ohio, native commenced action from the inside of row five.

In addition, Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports finished 16th at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 11, 16th at Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 13, 14th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 14, 16th at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 15, and 21st at Action Track USA in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 16.

“We look forward to the Eastern Storm swing each and every year, but it’s as competitive as it gets. Can’t make any mistakes or you’ll pay for it,” Westfall explained. “We had some solid nights, just short of the top-ten column. Regardless, I am proud of our team. It’s never easy racing six straight nights, especially when factoring in travel, maintenance, and other wear and tear. Of course, we wouldn’t be in this position without Ray Marshall. He’s the backbone of this operation and we’re proud to be flying the ‘Bumblebee Express’ colors. Here’s to big results next weekend in Wisconsin.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with a doubleheader in the Badger State, visiting Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 4

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.

 

Dietrich highlights Ohio Sprint Speedweek with victory at Sharon; Team to enjoy off weekend before PA Speedweek commences
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 17, 2024) – It was an up and down week in the Buckeye State for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, but when the dust finally settled on Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring FAST On Dirt, “Double-D” out of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, found himself with one victory and a pair of podiums, notching his Speedweek triumph at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12.

Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 48 sprint car, led every lap in his Sharon performance, commencing A-Main action from the pole position after drawing the “1” in the evening’s frisbee draw.

Dietrich was less than a second from victory just three nights prior, finishing second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9. In fact, the margin of victory was .001 seconds, getting his A-Main campaign underway from the inside of row four.

Other Ohio Sprint Speedweek highlights include finishing sixth at Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, on Thursday, June 13, and eighth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 15.

“We wanted some better results overall, but it’s always great to get back to Ohio,” Dietrich said. “They have some pretty amazing fans out there and we appreciate all of the support night in and night out. To get another win at Sharon is pretty special, also. Derek Snyder was with us and for him to be a part of our victory is even more incredible.

“We’re going to enjoy a weekend off before PA Speedweek gets underway. We’ll be ready to go.”

COMING UP NEXT:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will enjoy an off weekend before Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek commences at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, June 28.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 20
Top-Tens: 25

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2. Highlighted Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a victory at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12. Finished second at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, June 9.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing
X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich
Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch
News: www.dannydietrich.com
News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

 

Whittall does the wing dance at Port Royal Speedway

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

VICENTOWN, N.J. (June 17, 2024) – There’s nothing better than a wing dance, and for Justin Whittall, he got his dance Saturday night, taming the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” for his first triumph of the 2024 season, and second overall. The young man out of Vincentown, New Jersey, led every circuit at the Juniata County Fairgrounds, claiming a $5,000 payday in the process.

Getting back on the horse, Whittall, ace of the JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprint car, was involved in a heavy crash at the Port halfmile just a few weeks prior to his victory. He has since taken his schedule day-to-day.

“A great comeback for our team. I was nervous, but thrilled to get it done,” Whittall admitted. “Just can’t say enough about this entire JW Motorsports team. Everyone works so hard and everyone stays positive no matter the outcome. This was a total team effort and I’m confident we can do it again very soon.

“This win goes out to my dad for Father’s Day. He makes all of this possible and we wouldn’t be here without him.”

In actuality, it was a double top-ten weekend for the Garden State wheelman, opening competition with an eighth-place score at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, June 14; he started in the exact same position.

ON DECK: Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports will continue their 2024 campaign with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. Whittall’s Williams Grove visit is still TBD.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 3 Top-Tens: 7

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Earned back-to-back top-fives (fourth and third) in starts at Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Finished sixth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished tenth at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 3. Earned first victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, June 15.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinwhittallmotorsports X: www.twitter.com/justinwhittall News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.justinwhittallmotorsports.com.

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

 

Thiel consistent in Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate; Maverick Mayhem commences at Lincoln Park

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 17, 2024) – Thiel’s decision to join FAST on Dirt for a short stint of Ohio Sprint Speedweek certainly paid off, not only acquiring four straight top-ten appearances in his four-day run, but ultimately concluding his Buckeye State visit with a top-five at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Friday, June 14. Thiel, an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series full-timer in 2024, finished fourth in his top-five appearance, leading the first eight circuits before surrendering the top spot to eventual Speedweek champion, Cap Henry.

In addition, Thiel, driver of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, finished tenth at Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 11, ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 12, and tenth at Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, on Thursday, June 13.

Unfortunately, Thiel’s return to IRA competition at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 15, ended with a ‘DNF,’ a heavy wheel vibration due to mud being the culprit.

“Overall, a consistent Ohio Sprint Speedweek for Team 73. Happy to put together four solid nights, just needed a little bit more on Friday at Millstream,” Thiel added. “We have another big week ahead with the IRA. Excited to get back to Indiana and compete on some of those bullrings. It should be a lot of fun.”

ON DECK: Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with the four-race Maverick Mayhem across the Hoosier State. The schedule will visit Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana, Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, and Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23.

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 2 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 9

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9. Earned four-straight top-tens (including a fourth-place finish) during four rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

Xavier Doney on top at Crawford County, Natalie Doney finds top-five at Nevada Speedway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ODESSA, Mo. (June 17, 2024) – It was a successful weekend in the Midwest for Xavier Doney, Natalie Doney, and all of Doney-Lawson Racing, not only going two-for-two in the top-five category, but securing a victory in the process, that of which accomplished by Xavier Doney at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.

Doney, ace of the Doney-Lawson Racing, Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Car, No. 74 non-wing sprinter, earned his victory during POWRi WAR / Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprintcars competition, taking command on lap two from row two before driving on to a fifth-career Series victory. In fact, it was a perfect evening for the Odessa, Missouri, native, securing a heat race triumph to launch the night.

Doney was scheduled to compete in another WAR event at Shelby County Speedway on Saturday, June 15, but Mother Nature stepped in and ruined the occasion.

As noted, Xavier’s younger sister Natalie Doney also secured a top-five in her recent weekend of competition, doing so during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15. In contention for victory, Natalie was in a battle for the runner-up spot when a near-catastrophe occurred, almost caught up in a spin with the car directly in front of her. Luckily, the young lady out of Odessa avoided a complete turnaround and raced on to finish fourth.

SCHNEE-LAWSON CHASSIS HOUSE CAR UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Doney-Lawson Racing | Schnee-Lawson Chassis House Cars will gear up for the Non-Wing Bill Lawson Memorial at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 22.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Xavier Doney finished sixth during USAC National Sprint Cars competition at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday, May 31. Qualified for the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Saturday, June 8; he was scored 21st. Won WAR main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, on Friday, June 14.

Natalie Doney finished ninth during 305 sprint car competition at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, on Saturday, June 1. Finished fourth during 305 sprint car action at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, on Saturday, June 15.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Doney-Lawson Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including: Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Motor Haven, Design Source Flooring, Able Group, Schaeffer’s Lubricants, Speedway Motors, T&T Equine, Randy Taylor – Bob Prescott Memorial (Mandy and Steve Griffith), JDLawsonMedia

LIVE BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Knoxville Raceway: www.dirtvision.com.
POWRi Racing: www.s2ftv.com.
POWRi Racing: www.floracing.com.
USAC Racing: www.floracing.com.
High Limit Sprint Car Series: www.floracing.com.
World of Outlaws: www.dirtvision.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Doney-Lawson-Racing/100063589599022/
Schnee-Lawson Chassis: www.schneelawsonchassis.com
Doney-Lawson Racing: www.motorhaven74.com

 

Greg Wilson highlights second half of Speedweek with top-fives at Hilltop and Atomic

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (June 17, 2024) – It was a long week in the Buckeye State for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, but with the 2024 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek officially in the books, the Benton Ridge, Ohio, native can breathe a little easier, reflecting on a successful second half that included a pair of top-five finishes including one in the nine-race finale.

Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished fourth in each of his top-five appearances, the first in a visit to Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 11, and the second at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 15. Other second half highlights include finishing 14th at Sharon Speedway on Wednesday, June 12, and 15th at Muskingum County Speedway on Thursday, June 13.

Greg Wilson Racing opened the nine-race slate with a podium finish at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7. The former Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion finished second in his podium appearance, commencing main event competition from the outside of row two.

“In all, a great week for all involved at Greg Wilson Racing. I’m proud of what we accomplished and I’m even more proud to have my family with me every step of the way,” Wilson noted. “I think it’s only up from here and I’m excited to see what the rest of our season has to bring.”

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

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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

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

2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 6 Top-tens: 8 Wins: 0

 

Loss ready to fine tune in Lincoln’s Speedweek Tune-Up
Jun 17, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

HANOVER, Pa. (June 17, 2024) – Only one more weekend stands between JJ Loss and Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, and although the Hanover, Pennsylvania, youngster will contend in only half of the Speedweek schedule, there’s plenty to prepare for, including major paydays.

Loss, ace of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprinter, will conduct his Speedweek fine tuning in Lincoln Speedway’s Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek Tune-Up on Saturday, June 22. The event will give Pennsylvania’s finest one last chance to dial in before action gets underway the following Friday.

Loss finished 19th in his most recent Lincoln Speedway start on June 15.

“We’re still trying to work out the kinks. Just takes time,” Loss explained. “Can’t thank my family enough for their support. The results really don’t speak for our growth, as well as potential. Pennsylvania is the toughest place to race on the planet and we’re slowly growing into a competitive team. Just takes time and laps, and we’re getting both.”

As tradition has it, Lincoln Speedway will host a pair of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates in 2024, and as an added bonus, they will award a combined $35,000-to-win. In addition, Loss will compete in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates at BAPS Motor Speedway, Hagerstown Speedway, and Grandview Speedway.

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 22.

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com

 

 

Aaron Reutzel hard charges with Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 17, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 17, 2024) – It was a slow start to the weekend for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and despite opening their two-day World of Outlaws campaign at Knoxville Raceway with a spin while battling for a frontrunning position, the Clute, Texas, native rebounded big, concluding the Knoxville Nationals precursor with a top-ten on Saturday, June 15.

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprinter, finished tenth in his Saturday night top-ten, rallying from deep within the field to do so. In fact, “A-Aron” started 23rd on the A-Main lineup, concluding the 25-lap contest with the evening’s Hard Charger Award for advancing the most feature positions. Reutzel earned his way into the weekend finale via third-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown – he did not transfer through his respective heat race.

As noted, it was an early race hiccup that put Reutzel out of winning contention on Friday, June 14; he eventually crossed the line 16th.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15.

Stats:
Wins: 6
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 19

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

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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.

 

 

Schatz caps Knoxville doubleheader on the podium; Four days at Huset’s Speedway on deck

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 2nd | 4022 (-56)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, June 14th-15th
Event: World of Outlaws Premier Chevy Dealers Clash
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes:
Friday: 10th (21st)
Saturday: 2nd (4th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 17, 2024) - Donny Schatz and Knoxville Raceway are certainly synonymous with one another, and the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion and 11-time Knoxville Nationals champion proved that notion yet again during the recent weekend, not only accomplishing back-to-back top-ten appearances, but notching a podium in the process - the tenth of the 2024 season.

Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, finished tenth and second in his two-day Knoxville campaign, kicking off the weekend with an impressive rally from 21st to secure the aforementioned tenth-place outcome.

The Fargo, North Dakota, native finished second the following evening, Saturday, June 15, advancing a pair of positions after starting fourth on the 25-lap grid. A restart with three to go gave Schatz a much-needed opportunity to pounce, but rising star and Clovis, California, native, Corey Day, held on for the $12,000 payday.

Despite the fact, Schatz’ weekend results allowed the ten-time Series champ to reclaim second in the 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase. He currently trails nine-time winner and point leader, David Gravel, by 56 markers. Schatz owns two victories on the year, as well as 26 top-ten appearances in 29 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series starts.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.

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

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

Donny Schatz:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz
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Tony Stewart Racing:
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg

2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 29
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 14
Top-10s: 26

 

 

Randall and TKS Motorsports ready for four-day battle at Huset’s Speedway

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 17, 2024) - It was a three-state week for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, taking part in a four-race agenda across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota on Tuesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 16. Busy, indeed, but the lap time will prove beneficial, as four nights at Huset’s Speedway stand ahead including a $250,000 potential Saturday night.

Four starts resulted in a pair of top-ten appearances for the Waco, Texas, native, highlighting their entire slate with a fourth-place performance at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16. A perfect test session for the upcoming High Bank Hustle and High Bank Nationals, Randall rallied four spots in the Sunday night showcase, qualifying for main event competition with a fourth-place score during his respective heat race.

Randall’s week commenced with a seventh-place outcome in High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. It was Randall’s second High Limit Racing top-ten in as many tries, finishing third in the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race opener at I-70 Speedway.
Although not resulting in a top-ten, the Texan was one spot short, finishing 11th in a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series start at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 15 - he started 17th.

“A lot of running around this week, but we’re happy with our results. We have a big week ahead, so we’ll work to continue these great results at Huset’s Speedway beginning Wednesday,” Troy Renfro, owner of the Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, said. “Chase is doing a phenomenal job. His work ethic is unmatched and we’re confident even bigger things are ahead for this team this year.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with four nights at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, beginning with the $100,000-to-win High Bank Hustle on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. The four-day weekend will conclude with the $250,000-to-win High Bank Nationals on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 10
Top-Tens: 15

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 - best High Limit finish of his career (to date). Finished seventh with High Limit Racing at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11. Finished fourth at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday, June 16.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

 

Wilmot Raceway

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 15, 2024)--Next up for Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season is the USAC National Sprint Cars make their only appearance of the season at the historic Wilmot oval Saturday, June 22.
AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wisconsin WingLESS/Wilmot Raceway Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints along with 11-75 Sports Complex IRA Lightning Sprints round out the one of a kind all sprint car spectacular program.
Saturday Night Thunder closes out the schedule for the month on June 29 featuring Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds in their only scheduled appearance of the month, Street Stocks and Bandits
Carload and Fireworks Night is Wilmot's pre-Independence Day Holiday event Tuesday, July 2. LiftPro 604 Crate Powered/Hepfner Racing Products Wings Series Winged Sprint Cars, WingLESS Sprints and B&L Office Furniture powered by Great American Tire & Auto Bandits provide the on track action.
Racing Roundup hosted by Jim Tretow will have a live broadcast from the Raceway.
Wilmot Raceway's Body Craft M3 Custom Graphics Pace Truck will be in the traditional Village of Antioch July 4 Parade. Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Katrina Cain will be in the Somers Parade. Several other drivers will participate other parades and festivals.
Featuring on and off track fun and excitement starts off with a pre-race event evening party with activities and music on Thursday, July 11 to get things going for the two-day NOS Energy World of Outlaw Sprints in the Larry Hillerud Classic which features the traveling national winged warriors Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. WingLESS Sprints complete the card both nights.
Post-race Friday, July 12 will have activities and live music.
Anderson's Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast starts things off Saturday, July 13 as 11-time IRA Champion and 2023 Wilmot regular season 410 Winged Sprint Car Championship winner Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Wisconsin home, has his title marketing partner head up a great way to start the day. Mid-day activities and live music will get the fans and competitors ready for the night's action.
Following a week off, Saturday Night Thunder on July 27 features an all sprint car card with wingLESS, Winged 604 crate sprints and lightning sprints scheduled.
A first for Wilmot with the World of Outlaw Late Models coming into town on a special Monday program, July 29. IMCA modifieds wind out the card.
Father's Day Special Saturday, June 15, Howards Grove's Mike Reinke captured his first 25-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association(IRA) feature since 2021 at Beaver Dam Raceway. "It's been a long time," said Reinke as he climbed out of the Bob Hood owned 10W in victory lane. "I can't breath. I am really grateful for the opportunity our team has given me."
Runner-up Paul Nienhauser of Chapin, IL, was somewhat grateful with his finish after winning his heat and dash earning him a pole starting berth. "I thank the Wilmot fans. They're awesome up here and I hope they liked the show. A second place for us as a team is pretty good."
"I am happy we found some speed," said heat winner Blake Nimee of Oswego. "It was a crazy feature."
Defending IRA champion Brenham Crouch of Lubbock, TX, who won a heat and dash, jumped into the lead just prior to a double-flip by Kenosha's Dave Uttech, "B[ and Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski coming out of turn four collecting into the wall. Both walked away.
Nine laps in the red came out again when Brayton Lynch of Springfield, IL got upside down in turn two after making contact with Jake Neuman of New Berlin, IL. Both drivers walked away with both mounts eliminated.
Five laps later as Crouch was attempting to maneuver traffic, the 2023 Wilmot IRA Founders Night winner got together with teammate John Barnard of Sherman, IL.
Reinke inherited top spot on the restart. Three additional cautions for various minor incidents kept erasing any advantage and momentum Reinke was attempting to build. The final slow down set up an 8-lap heat race-like run to the checkered. Reinke's win saw him move up five spots from his sixth original berth. Nienhauser was second. Nimee came up to the final podium spot in third from eighth. Gibson's Danny Schlafer recovered from several times dropping back in the field due to various racing events to come on to a fourth place finish. Kyle Schuett of Philo, IL took fifth.
Beaver Dam's Scotty Neitzel earned the Behling Racing Products Hard Charger award as the 2024 IRA Founders Night winner three weeks earlier improved from 16th starting berth to finish seventh.
The next and final Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints appearance at their original home track of Wilmot Raceway comes Saturday, August 17 with the Roger Iles Tribute during the Kenosha County Fair.
"For Father's Day weekend, to score the win, I know my late dad was riding with me," said an emotional Tim Cox of Park City, IL following his hard fought win in the 20-lap AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints Wilmot Catalyst Exhibits Championship feature.
"I guess I showed them this old guy can run the high side," Cox said, noting his rim-riding path to the victory. "It's been a while. It's cool running with these kids when I am in my 60s. I have to thank my family, crew, sponsors, everyone, and these great Wilmot fans. Looking forward to next week (Sunday, June 22) when I will be doing the double and running a USAC sprint and this car, too."
Cox held the point on every circuit from his outside row one starting spot. The run was not without interruptions as five laps in, New Berlin's Austin Hansen got upside down in turn three after tangling with a spinning Rusty Egan who had been challenging for the top 10 at the time. Hansen walked away. Both cars were done.
The final laps saw Cox using his referred to as unconventual cushion rim riding line to his first win of the season for the multi-Wilmot champion in several different types of cars. Genesee's Eric Wilke was second. Kansasville's Ryan Marshall came on strong to take third edging out fourth place runner Bristol's Chris Klemko. Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, IL recovered from some early race miscues which kept putting him toward the back of the field to finish fifth.
"It was rough out there, but a fun hard win," said Salem's Ryan Johnson, following his win coming from ninth in the 26-car field in the B&L Office Furniture powered by Great American Tire & Auto Bandits 20-lap feature. "This is awesome to get a win against these tough drivers."
Burlington's Bradley Becker and Kenosha's Craig Kreuser went side be side several laps throughout the early going of the feature. Five laps in, the red flag flew when Ben Frank of Spring Grove, IL got upside down in turn one. Frank was not injured, but eliminated.
Suddenly Johnson shot into the mix, as three and even four wide racing raged throughout the final half of the feature. Johnson finally got the top spot seven laps from the finish, holding off second place Becker. Kreuser took a close third. David McKellips fourth. Ryan Andrews of Woodstock, IL fifth.
Pleasant Prairie's Scott Carpenter impressively moved up 16 spots from 24th to take eighth of of the 26-car field.
"It took a while to work up there, and there was so much battling up there it was hard to find room," said Pleasant Prairie's Josh Gehrig after his second 20-lap Unified Street Stock feature win of the season. "I saw a spot and decided to go for it. It worked."
The beginning of the main saw a father-son family feud on Father's Day weekend much of the first half. Rob Olson and son Robby Olson, both of Lindenhurst, IL, battled side by side through some of the early going.
After a final caution with three laps to go, and the son Robby Olson leading with Kenosha's Blake Kreuser, who started tenth in the 17-car field, interrupting the family get-together. Pleasant Prairie's Josh Gehrig came out of no where commanding the high side down the backstretch to take the lead on the restart.
At the checkered it was Gehrig for his second feature victory of the season after starting eighth. Robby Olson took second beating out his dad, third place finisher Rob Olson by less than a car length. Kreuser was fourth. David Jones of North Chicago, IL took fifth in an impressive run from 16th starting spot.
For updates check the track side race line 262-862-2090, contact Raceway Manager Jennifer Hesse 262-731-3592, or check the official track website wilmotraceway.com or Facebook page.

 

Skagit Speedway

By Erik List

Alger, WA – Hailing from Fresno, California, the driver of the 41 is Dominic Scelzi. Scelzi is no stranger to Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway and is back this year for another crack at the $62,000.
Scelzi just made an appearance at Skagit Speedway on June 8, during a 360 Sprint Car show, which allowed him to learn and get some laps in before Dirt Cup.
“Well, one thing that I definitely felt like we could take away from was the way the racetrack heat raced. I thought it was going to get really slick and wide, and it did get slick, and the racetrack was in really good shape, but the very bottom of the racetrack and very top of the racetrack had a lot of grip in it,” Scelzi said. “That’s something I did not expect, and from years past, usually if it’s slick in the heat race, it just continues to widen out and continues to blow off, but it didn’t do that at all. So I felt like that was a really good thing for me to learn there compared to Thursday night of Dirt Cup.”
Last year, Scelzi started on the pole of the A-Main for the final night after being second highest in points and winning the Pole Shuffle over Justin Sanders. However, Scelzi could not hold on as he fell back and finished fourth.
“The Dirt Cup [has] just been a great race for me since we first started coming in 2021, Scelzi said. “We’ve really been strong, I want to say, pretty much every preliminary night and every finale. Last year we started on the pole, and they reworked the top of the racetrack, which I kind of didn’t really agree with, and it put us in a bad position there. Had to chase Justin [Sanders] down several times and kept getting yellows every time we ran him down. It kind of just didn’t fall our way last year. We had to really work hard to try and battle back [from] behind the eight ball in the feature.”
Scelzi enters Dirt Cup this year looking to win and take home the big prize. “We want to win the Dirt Cup, we’ve been close the past two years, hopefully we can kind of continue that speed and hopefully finish off a little bit better than we have the past two seasons.”
The Fresno native joined the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series for the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports and views it as a chance for him to prepare him for the Dirt Cup.
“For me, I’m a momentum racer,” Scelzi said. “I like to race as much as possible. And running five days in a row, I feel, is really good for our team, and really good for me to just kind of get into a rhythm and get into a good confident funk, and hopefully that rolls into Dirt Cup.”
You won't want to miss out on any of the action from the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, and it all starts Thursday, June 20. If you can't make it out to the track, you can catch all the action live on FloRacing.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss out on anything! We want to see how you're spending Super Dirt Cup week, tag us on social media using #SuperDirtCup!
Will Call opens at 1:00pm
Gates Open at 5pm
Hot Laps at 6:00pm
Racing starts at 7:00pm
Tickets are available online at
https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/
Adults $40 Thursday/Friday, $50 Saturday
Jr-Sr-Mil & First Responders $35 Thursday/ Friday, $40 Saturday
Kids 6 & under $10 all three nights
Three-night package $130

 

 

CRSA RAINED OUT FOR SECOND STRAIGHT RACE

Press Release By: Marty Czekala – June 14, 2024

SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. – Mother Nature just does not like racing in June.

CRSA Sprints officials and Penn Can Speedway track officials have postponed Friday's running of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series race due to weather.

Numerous weather reports predicted a chance of rain between 2 and 4 p.m., so officials determined there would not be enough time to prepare the track for activities.

Mike Emhof Motorsports, Keith Beach and Ron Ford are working to set a new date for action at Penn Can. For updates, stay tuned to CRSASprints.com and CRSA's Facebook and X pages.

“The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” now turn their attention to Outlaw Speedway next Friday night to kick off the Dandy Triple Play.

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing Show Consistency and Progress with Career-Best Weekend in 410 Division
Abbottstown, PA – June 13, 2024

by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

With a frustration-filled month of May behind them, Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing scored a career-best weekend at a pair of Central Pennsylvania tracks over the weekend.

Jackson scored finishes of 13th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa on Friday and 11th at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday. The top 15 finishes served as Jackson’s third and fourth of his rookie season in the 410 Sprint Car ranks and shows his progress made as he approaches the middle mark of 2024.

“Overall, it was a really good weekend and we’re starting to learn how to pass cars,” said Jackson. “We need to clean up a few things with qualifying and heat races, but we’ve made a lot of progress, and it was a good weekend.”

With a field of 22 Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Cars in attendance, Jackson kicked off the two-race weekend at Williams Grove on Friday. He finished sixth in a heat race to earn the 17th starting position in the A-main. He steadily moved forward throughout the feature and brought home a 13th-place finish at the checkered flag.

The duo then headed to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday to close out the weekend and amongst 22 competitors in attendance, timed in 18th quickest in time trials with a quickest lap of 14. 263 seconds. A seventh-place finish in a heat race locked Jackson into the night’s A-main event with the 21st starting position.

With $7,000 on the line for the Elijah Hawkins Memorial, Jackson showed incredible effort and determination as he moved forward ten positions to score an 11th-place finish. The result serves as Jackson’s career-best finish in the division.

“I was really happy with the run at the Grove, but to pass that many cars at Lincoln shows how good we really have been lately,” said Jackson. “We made some changes with the car to go back to making me comfortable and it seems to be working. It’s positive runs like that that will keep you coming back for more and hopefully, it’s a sign of things to come.”

The team will again tackle Williams Grove on Friday and Lincoln Speedway on Saturday for two races this weekend in 410 Sprint Car competition. While the goal will be to continue to learn and gain valuable seat time, Jackson and Hess are hoping for more positive momentum and results as they’re anxiously gearing up for their first crack at the always exciting Pennsylvania Speedweek in a few weeks.

Tentative plans have the team competing in six of the ten scheduled Speedweek events, with stops at Williams Grove (2), Lincoln (2), BAPS Motor Speedway (1), and Hagerstown (1) on the horizon.

“We want to stick to the plan of getting top 15 finishes and the plan directly ahead of us is to keep doing that,” said Jackson. “We’re knocking on the door of that first top ten. This can be a humbling sport, but it’s just hard to come from the back and if we can start better the results will speak for itself.”

“However, with Speedweek on the horizon and a bunch of races ahead of us, it’s important that I start breaking some of these habits and putting us in a better position in qualifying and heat races. We’re going to really focus on those things here the next few weeks and I’m looking forward to seeing where we stack up with the best our area has to offer come Speedweek,” he added.

WEEKEND RESULTS

June 8 – Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA – Heat race: 6 (3); Feature: 13 (17).

June 9 – Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA –Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 7 (6); Feature: 11 (21).

SEASON STATS

18 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5, 1 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s, 9 top 20’s

UP NEXT

Friday, June 14th at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa, and Saturday June 15th at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.

Follow news about Tony Jackson at A2DPR.com/latest-news

Follow the team on Facebook at Scott Hess Racing- Tony Jackson
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Kyle Reinhardt Scores Top-5 in First Trip to Huset’s Speedway
Eagle, NE – June 13, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kyle Reinhardt was preparing to race his own No.91 at Lincoln Speedway’s Elijah Hawkins Memorial last weekend but his plans quickly changed when Bernie Stuebgen reached out and asked the Neptune City, NJ native to wheel his Indy Race Parts No.71 at a couple of Midwest shows.

Reinhardt filled the seat of Stuebgen’s car at a High Limit Racing event last year at Grandview Speedway. He recorded a top-ten finish that night. Opportunity knocked again last week to wheel the car at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night and again a few days later at the Eagle Raceway (NE) High Limit Racing event.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: June 8, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Knoxville Raceway
City, State: Knoxville, IA
Stats: 30 cars, Qualifying 19th, Heat 7th (7), A-main 17th (19)

DATE: June 9, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Huset’s Speedway
City, State: Brandon, SD
Stats: 32 cars, Group A Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (3), A-main 4th (7)

DATE: June 11, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars / High Limit Racing
Track: Eagle Raceway
City, State: Eagle, NE
Stats: 43 cars, Group B Qualifying 12th, Heat 6th (6), B-main 5th (6)

MIDWEST MISSION

Reinhardt’s first trip to Knoxville Raceway in 2024 Saturday night was also his first time in the seat of the No.71 this year. With only a few hot laps under his belt, he took to the half-mile for qualifying. His best lap ranked him 19th in the field of 30.

A 7th-place run in his heat put him 19th on the grid for the A-main. He netted a 17th-place finish in that 20-lap finale.

“We were behind the 8-ball tonight by about one track session. We were playing catch-up all night but got better by the end. I wish we had another go at it.”, Reinhardt said.

“Ripped the nose wing off when a few cars stacked up coming to the green in the feature. Bernie had the wrench spinning & made some big changes that got us better.”

A last-minute decision early Sunday made Reinhardt and the Indy Race Parts No.71 a surprise entry at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD that night. The 3/8-mile banked oval was another first for Reinhardt but it didn’t show.

He posted the 3rd quickest lap in Group A qualifying, then converted a 3rd place start in his heat race to a runner-up finish, putting himself solidly inside the top ten to start the A-main.

From his starting spot inside row four, Reinhardt grabbed the 6th spot on the opening circuit and settled in there until near the midpoint of the 25-lap finale.

The car got even better in the late stages and Reinhardt didn’t waste it. He cracked the top five on lap fourteen, then claimed the 4th spot on lap twenty-three, which is where he took the checkers.

“We definitely rebounded tonight. That felt good.”, Reinhardt commented.

“I want to thank Bernie for the opportunity. He gave me a great car. I also want to thank Tod Quiring and Huset’s Speedway for having us. That is a bad-ass track and I’m extremely happy I had the opportunity to race here.”

The third leg of Reinhardt’s Midwest tour took him to Eagle Raceway in Nebraska on Tuesday night. A stout field of 43 teams was on hand for the $50,000-to-win High Limit Racing event.

Reinhardt clocked in 12th quickest in Group B qualifying. A 6th place run in his heat race and 5th place finish in the B-main were both one spot short of claiming a spot in the A-main.
UP NEXT

Reinhardt will take the upcoming weekend off to conserve his engines for the upcoming Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek.

He will return to action in his Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Coors Banquet Beer/Ace Distributing of PA, E-Z-GO Golf Cars/Golf Cart Services, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 on June 22nd at Lincoln Speedway for their PA Speedweek tune-up event.
SEASON STATS

15 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 4 top 10’s, 8 top 15’s, 11 top 20

Photo Credit: Brent Smith Photography
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Henry’s Wrecker Service – Always at the ready!

We operate 24/7/365 to help keep our roads clear! Traffic in the Washington D.C. metro area is among the worst in the nation. In order to help reduce traffic and keep our roads flowing, we operate the largest fleet of tow trucks, including many large wreckers that are on constant stand by for when accidents happen.

Our experienced professional drivers are experts in recovery and accident clean up.

Henry’s Wrecker, at your service, ALWAYS!

SWIFT AND EFFICIENT Roadside Assist and Towing Services

Phone: 703-698-8900

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2024 season.

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

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

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

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

Facebook: Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Twitter: Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21

Instagram: Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers
Capitol Renegade
Coors Banquet Beer
E-Z-GO Golf Cars
Henry’s Wrecker Service

Maxim Chassis

FK Rod Ends

Kelly Racing Fuel

Arai Americas

KSE Racing Products

InTech Trailers

AL Driveline

DMI

Rider Racing Engines

Titan Wings

Simpson Race Products

 

 

Hartlaub Nets Podium Finish, Gelling Quickly with Trone 39 Team

East Berlin, PA – June 14, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

As the month of May came to a close, Kody Hartlaub embarked on an opportunity that arose after a hard crash left him short of equipment.

He would pilot the Trone No.39 for at least a few weeks to fill the void. After that, well, that would be a bridge to be crossed when the time came. QUICK RESULTS

DATE: May 31, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Williams Grove Speedway City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA Stats: 25 cars, Qualifying 19th, Heat 6th (7), A-main 17th (16)

DATE: June 1, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Lincoln Speedway City, State: Abbottstown, PA Stats: 27 cars, Qualifying 7th, Heat 3rd (2), A-main 15th (10)

DATE: June 7, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Williams Grove Speedway City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA Stats: 22 cars, Heat 2nd (5), A-main 3rd (4)

DATE: June 8, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars Track: Lincoln Speedway City, State: Abbottstown, PA Stats: 22 cars, Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 10th (9)

DEBUT WEEKEND

The opening weekend for Hartlaub and the Trone team had a couple of glimpses of potential with a 7th-place qualifying effort and a 3rd-place heat race finish at Lincoln. With full fields both nights, the feature finishes, 17th and 15th, were respectable for a new venture.

For Hartlaub, the first two races, and maybe even the first few weeks, would not be about stats and finishes. It would be about developing a working chemistry and communication with his new team.

Transitions like this typically lead to a lot of adjustments. The driver sometimes adjusts his approach a little to accommodate a crew chief and more often a team makes equipment and setup changes to make their new driver comfortable.

Opening night at Williams Grove Speedway adjustments were ongoing throughout the night. The same was true the following night at Lincoln Speedway. It was all in the name of finding the right combination to be fast together.

SPEEDY PROGRESS

Heading into their second weekend together, the team, led by crew chief Kevin Frey, assembled a new car for Hartlaub. The effort clearly was worth it.

Hartlaub kicked off the night with an impressive Friday night drive from 5th to 2nd in his heat race to earn the 4th starting spot for the A-main.

In the 25-lap finale, Hartlaub was again impressive. He grabbed the 3rd spot on the opening lap and found his rhythm. On lap nine, the Littlestown (PA) native grabbed the runner-up spot and set his sights on leader Cameron Smith.

With a few circuits remaining, defending track champion Freddie Rahmer wrestled the runner-up spot away from Hartlaub who ultimately brought the Trone No.39 home with a podium finish in 3rd.

Hartlaub wrapped up his weekend at Lincoln Speedway the following night where the results continued to be encouraging for East Berlin (PA) resident in his first full 410 sprint car season. He timed 6th quickest in the field.

In heat race action, Hartlaub continued to impress by logging a 2nd place finish behind veteran Lucas Wolfe.

In the nightcap, Hartlaub started 9th and brought home a very respectable top-ten finish. UP NEXT

Discussions were held this week about the path forward. The result: Hartlaub will remain in the car through the end of the year and his partners will be right there with him.

“I want to add a huge thank you to my sponsors, J Fuels and Brewer first and foremost, for allowing me to do this and following me with this venture.”, Hartlaub said.

Hartlaub and the Trone 39 team will return to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway this Friday and Saturday.

SEASON STATS

16 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s, 14 top 20

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Bigham Appraisal is a PA General Certified Appraiser who performs residential and commercial appraisals for a variety of lender and private clients. Bigham Appraisal is a proud supporter of Kody Hartlaub Racing!

INDEPENDENT | IMPARTIAL | OBJECTIVE

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Phone: (717) 338-0400

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

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

Kody Hartlaub Racing on Facebook: Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

Kody Hartlaub on Twitter: Twitter.com/KodyHartlaub Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

J Fuels

MooseBlocks.com

Bigham Appraisal

Griffith Plumbing Services

T and N Solutions

Smith Titanium

Herr Electric

Siegel Racing 59

Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Pretzel Boy

Barbie Miller, Realtor

KH Suspension

Don Ott Racing Engines

Pruitt Innovation & Technologies

AL Driveline

DMI Performance

SpeedComm

 

 

BRODY ROA IS READY TO RETURN TO HIS BEST TRACK THIS SATURDAY

(Cypress, CA, June 12, 2024) This Saturday night, June 15th, many California race fans will see something they fretted would never happen: the grand reopening of the popular Santa Maria Speedway. Like race fans, the drivers are also elated about the rebirth of the Central Coast banked oval. None of them will be more excited than Brody Roa, who will be competing in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series presented by Inland Rigging.

Dating back to the start of the 2017 season, the pleasant Garden Grove, California racer has started eight races on the track that is located within San Luis Obispo County. Amazingly, Roa finished in the top three seven times! Among those were four wins, a second-place finish, and a third. The only time he did not finish in the top three at Santa Maria over that period of time came in a 2019 race when he finished 16th. His main event finishing average at the track is 3.50 since 2017. Take away the 16th-place finish, and the average would have been an astounding 1.71.

Between Covid in 2020 and the track being shuttered in 2021, Roa has only competed at Santa Maria two times since 2019. On July 3rd, 2021, he finished third in the main. The last time the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars raced at the track was in August of 2022. To say the least, it was a memorable night. First of all, it was the first night the track had been open since shutting down a year earlier. It was also the final event at the track before this coming weekend’s race. A sellout crowd was on hand, and they witnessed Roa pull off a rare USAC/CRA feat. He steered Jayson May’s 360-powered car to win the main event against a full field of 410s. Unfortunately, the track that opened in 1964, was shuttered again after that. That all changes this Saturday.

Last week, when the USAC/CRA Series was at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the Golden Empire Clash, Roa set the fifth-fastest time in qualifying. That placed him on the outside of the second row for his 10-lap heat. The 2023 series champion stayed second for the race's first seven laps. Entering turn three on the eighth circuit, he used a textbook slider that propelled him into the lead and onto the victory. Combined with his race win in the USCS event on the 1/3 mile oval at the start of May, Roa has won heat races each time he has been at the track this year.

Things were looking like Roa was going to have a great night. After winning the heat, he started inside row two for the 30-lap main. Early on, he was running third. However, engine problems started to slow the gorgeous #8M. On lap 18, Roa decided to call it a night. Afterward, he stated, “I didn’t want to jeopardize hurting anyone.”

To see if Roa can make it three wins in four USCS starts, spectator gates will open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at Santa Maria. Qualifying will begin at 5:00, and the first race will be at 6:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors and military get in for $23.00. For kids 6-12, it is only $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo, California.

The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.

Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.

@roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @simpsonracegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil

Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results

03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main

04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out

05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main

05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

06/8/25 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main

 

 

MUST SEE RACING ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF ‘FAST CASH” CHALLENGE

June 11, 2024 - Holly, Michigan – Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts today announced details of the recently announced “Fast Cash” Challenge program that was announced a few days ago.

To give teams extra race day incentives, and continue to create great racing, the program was instituted and will be in effect at the series next event June 22 at Owosso Speedway. The “Fash Cash” Challenge will be used for the MSR National Series the remainder of the year.

After qualifications are complete the Fast Qualifier will be asked to accept the challenge. If he says yes, he will immediately earn a $500 bonus. If he sets a new track record, he will pick up an additional $100.

The Fast Qualifier will also be able to earn additional bonuses throughout the night including a $175 bonus if he wins his heat race, $75 for runner-up, or $50 for finishing third. Since he accepted the challenge the invert for the feature event will already be pre-determined with the highest a 6 and the lowest being a straight-up start. If he wins the feature event for the sixth position he will receive a $400 bonus. If he wins from the fourth starting position, he will earn a $200 bonus. If he wins from the pole, he will still earn a $100 bonus.

If the Fast Qualifier refuses the “Fast Cash” Challenge, he will receive no bonuses and could face an invert as high as a ten.

To receive all the available bonuses, a driver must prove to be as good of a qualifier as he is a racer. If a driver could be lucky enough to claim all the available bonuses offered for the night, he could earn as much as $1,175 in addition to his feature finish prize money.

It’s new, it’s different, and hopefully it will prove to be entertaining.

In other Must See Racing news………. British Columbia, Canada driver Aaron Willison is one of the first drivers to have entered the upcoming June 22 event at Owosso Speedway. Willison teamed with veteran car owner Dick Myers at the last MSR outing in Lancaster, New York June1. Willison charged from his seventh starting position and nearly pulled off a stunning win on the last corner of the race. He got alongside race winner Bobby Santos III but couldn’t beat him to the stripe. He will get at rematch at Owosso.

The MSR Midwest Lights Series will join the MSR National Series at Owosso Speedway June 22 for a winged sprint car double-header event. It will be the season opener for the MSR Lights Series. For more info on the series please visit www.mustseeracing.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

Huset's Speedway Releases Event Format for Next Week's $100,000-to-Win Huset's Hustle and $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 13, 2024) - The 2nd annual BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS will feature a slightly different event format this year with an opportunity to win six figures two times.

Huset's Speedway hosts the four-day World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event, which showcases the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle on June 19-20 followed by the final two nights of the $250,000-to-win - tied for a World of Outlaws record for the winner's share - spectacle on June 21-22.

The event opener next Wednesday will serve as the preliminary night for the Huset's Hustle finale. It will then be a clean slate for Friday's program, which sets up the quarter-million-dollar finale on Saturday.

The event format is as follows for the preliminary nights on Wednesday and Friday:

For a field of 32 to 48 drivers, drivers will be split into two groups and will qualify to determine the lineups for four heat races. With 49 or more drivers, there will be six heat races.

The heat races will be inverted by six. The top 10 in combined qualifying and heat race points in each group are locked into the A Main with the top four in points from each group moving into the feature redraw. Drivers sitting 21 st through 40 th will move into the Last Chance Showdown, which transfers the top-four finishers into the back of the A Main. Drivers 41 st and back in points after the heat races will be in the C Main with the top-two finishers transferring into the rear of the Last Chance Showdown.

Qualifying awards 100 points to quick time with a one-point drop per position. The heat race winners earn 100 points with a three-point drop for second and third place followed by a five-point drop per position from fourth through the field. The A Main is 250 points to win with a three-point drop per position.

Both preliminary nights pay $20,000 to win.

For the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle finale on Thursday and the $250,000-to-win BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS finale on Saturday, drivers will line straight up in one of six heat races based on their combined points earned during the preliminary night. Each of the heat race winners will lock into the King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers, which features two cars on the track for two timed laps with the fastest driver moving on.

The second and third finishers in each heat race will also lock into the A Main with drivers placing fourth through sixth moving to the Last Chance Showdown. The remaining drivers head to the C Main, which transfers the top four to the back of the Last Chance Showdown. The LCS transfers the top six to the back of the A Main.

The complete points table and event format is posted on the Huset's Speedway website.

Hot laps begin each night at approximately 7 p.m.

Also of note, there are several bonuses throughout the weekend. The King of the Hill presented by Unique Movers winner on Thursday and Saturday will receive $1,000. Weikert's Livestock is presenting a $1,000 Hard Luck Award for the week. Ziegler AG Equipment is providing a $750 Perfect Attendance Award on Thursday and Saturday to the highest starting driver who has competed in each Huset's Speedway 410ci winged sprint car race this season.

Event tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

BILLIONAUTO.COM HUSET'S HIGH BANK NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MENARDS -

June 19-22 featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

 

 

Motor issues stall Arenz at Angell Park Speedway

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – It was night Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team would like to toss into File 13, as mechanical maladies brought their participation in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event to a premature end Sunday, June 9 at Angell Park Speedway in Angell Park, Wis.

Arenz opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic on a high note by qualifying fifth in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.598 seconds. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion then rolled off third in the second eight-lap IRA heat race.

Arenz struggled throughout the race as Jordan Goldesberry, Joel Meyers Jr. and Jake Neuman moved past the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver. However, Arenz still managed to hold on to finish sixth and earn a spot in both the IRA dash and A-main lineups.

Arenz’s 25T machine did not return to the track for the remainder of the racing program as a motor issue forced the team to scratch from the dash and A-main.

“Near the end of the heat race, the motor dropped a valve and hurt the motor,” Arenz said. “Unfortunately, our other two motors are not finished yet. We are not sure about our status for the rest of the season as of now.

“The good news is I got my MSD box back from the IRA, after it got sent out to be checked for traction control,” he said. “Everything was legal.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.

Due to the team’s current motor issues, the upcoming schedule for the Travis Arenz Motorsports team is undetermined.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to welcome Carbliss Hand Crafted Premium Cocktails as a sponsorship partner for the team’s second full season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.

Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, featuring a mix of vodka, sparkling water and natural flavor extracts, is the creation of Adam and Amanda Kroener. Each Carbliss hand-crafted cocktail comes with no carbohydrates, no sugars and only 100 calories with a wide range of flavors available.

To view a list of retailers carrying Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/find-your-bliss/.

For more information on Carbliss, email marketing@drinkcarbliss.com or visit www.drinkcarbliss.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

To be determined

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 7
IRA Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

Hartmann flashes speed, pushes ahead in IRA action at Angell Park Speedway

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – A strong introduction and a solid conclusion could best describe Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team’s performance in the seventh Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2024 campaign with Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. serving as the competitive stage Sunday, June 9.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic racing program by qualifying third in the 30-car field after ripping off a rapid lap of 12.569 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann found the going difficult on the dry slick track surface as he slipped back three spots to finish in seventh place at the checkered flag and missed transferring to the A-main by a single position.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient then started on the pole of the 10-lap IRA B-main and pulled away to post the victory by a full straightaway over Shelby Bosie.

After a complete reworking of the track surface, Hartmann lined up 18th in the 30-lap IRA A-main before falling back to 20th in the early going. Following an uneventful first half of the race, the Plymouth, Wis. native hit his stride in the second 15 laps of the event as he utilized the low groove to power past Danny Schlafer and Lance Fassbender on lap 16.

Two laps later, Hartmann ducked under Shelby Bosie and Van Gurley Jr. before wheeling past Will Gerrits on lap 22 to claim the 14th position in the running order. Hartmann then moved in to apply heavy pressure to Jett Mann in the closing stages of the race before settling for a 14th-place showing in the caution-free race, which was won by Scotty Thiel.

It was Hartmann’s fifth top-15 A-main showing in seven 2024 IRA events.

“We had a lot of ups and downs during the night,” Hartmann said. “The pill draw for qualifying was key for the track conditions. The heat race didn’t go in our favor. We regrouped and got our balance back in the car and salvaged a decent finish on the night. We got good notes for another night coming up at Wilmot this Saturday. We’ll keep digging!”

The 87A Hartmann Racing team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.

Hartmann is slated to compete this Saturday, June 15 with the IRA Sprint Car Series at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing set to start at 6:45 p.m.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – RC Custom Design

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is happy to have RC Custom Design back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 IRA season.

Since opening in 1999, RC Custom Design has grown over the past 25 years into a full-service graphic design, vinyl graphics and photography business under the direction of owner Rob Eisentraut with a strong foundation in the motorsports field.

“RC Custom Design started as a small side project and has grown into a full shop and a semi full-time business,” Eisentraut said. “Our main product lines have always been, but not limited to, vinyl graphics and photography with a special emphasis on local and national motorsports. We also service local businesses and customers with vinyl graphic needs, logo design services, apparel design, personal and product photography and product design layouts."

To contact or learn more about RC Custom Design, contact Rob Eisentraut by phone at 262-323-1046, email rcdesign74@yahoo.com or through the RC Custom Design Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rccustomdesign.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Thursday, June 20 – Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Friday, June 21 – Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Saturday, June 22 – Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Sunday, June 23 – Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 10
IRA Events – 7
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Skagit Speedway

By Erik List

Alger, WA—The 360 Sprint Cars are back this Saturday, June 15, for another night of racing. Joining them will be the Sportsman Sprint Cars and the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. It was the Trey Starks show last Saturday, June 8, in the 360 Sprint Car A-Main and the Sportsman Sprint Car A-Main. Starks has now won both 360 races at Skagit Speedway and is a perfect one for one this year in Sportsman Sprint Car. This will only be the third appearance for the 360 Division this year at Skagit Speedway. Last weekend, during the 360 A-Main, Starks started third and had to move past Colton Heath and Willie Croft before he got to the lead. However, once he did, Starks set a torrid pace through the field, facing little challenge for the remainder of the race. He continues to lead the points battle with 248 total points over Cam Smith (208 points) and Robbie Price (206 points). Through four races now, there are four different winners in the Sportsman Sprint Car Division, with Starks being the most recent one. However, the Puyallup, WA native had to battle with a former winner, Jesson Jacobson for the win. Jacobson led the opening 10 laps while Starks had to work from third place but quickly moved into second on the opening lap. Starks made his move around Jacobson on lap 11 and checked out from there. Kai Dixon leads the championship points battle with 422 points over Alden Ostrom (408 points) and Jayden Whitney (399 points). The Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds make their fourth appearance at Skagit Speedway this year after a weekend off. Tyson Blood picked up the first two wins, and James Bundy has won most recently. Bundy led all 25 laps last time out during College and Kids night on June 1, facing a little challenge. Blood is the only one to have finished in the top five (two wins and a second place) in all three races so far. Jeff Westergard has finished in the top ten for all three races with two top fives as well. Blood leads the points with 119 over Westergard (107 points) and Lee Swift (103 points). Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!

Pits Open: 1:00 pm Will Call opens at 3:00 pm Gates Open at 5:00 pm Hot Laps at 6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow

Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com

 

 

Double Pro Stock Features on Father’s Day at Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA June 12, 2024): When rains cut short a recent program at Tri City Raceway Park, new owners Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer made plans to make up for the lost features. The first double feature comes up this Sunday, June 16. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will do double duty on Father’s Day!

“It is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day,” Josh Shiffer said. "Bring Dad to the track and enjoy a fun night at the races," he added.

The make up race is scheduled to hit the track at 5:45. The field for that event has been set, and no new cars will be added. Racers who cannot return will be paid tow money. After the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply contest is concluded, a full Sunday Thunder program will be staged.

With three races in the books, Bob Felmlee still leads A.J. Flick in the championship standings in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. Flick has two wins to Felmlee’s one, but Flick did not get full points for his first triumph of the season because it was a FAST on Dirt sanctioned event. Hence, the eight point differential.

The next four in the rankings are close. Jeremy Weaver is coming off of a strong second place finish, while Gale Ruth, Jr. is hoping that his luck improves this week. He was sidelined early by a mechanical problem in the most recent show. Michael Bauer and Andy Cavanaugh are within striking distance.

Rounding out the top ten are Bodey McClintock, Cameron Nastasi, John Jerich, and Logan McCandless.

Chad Reitz has a substantial lead over Steve Slater in the points for the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. Reitz has two wins and a second to his credit. Slater started the season strong, with a pair of seconds, but a medical problem required him to bring in Eric Gabany to take over the driving chores for the present time. Because points are awarded to the car, not the driver, Gabany kept Slater in second place. However, teenager Hayden Holden is just one point back!

Last week’s winner, Erick Rudolph, made the trek from the Empire State because he has not been able to log as many races this season due to the wet weather in his home state. His plans for this weekend are unsettled, but you know that he will be in the hunt whenever he is entered.

Tim Bish currently leads the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stock standings, but this week’s double features could shake things up. Mike Miller, Pat Fielding, Rod Laskey, and Josh Seippel are close beyond. There is a slight drop off to the next cluster of racers, consisting of Charlie McMillen, Jason Kimmy, Hunter Exley, Russ Coyne, and Aaron Smith. Chris Schneider, the opening night winner, is lurking just outside the top ten.

The RUSH Sprint Cars, newly added to the Sunday Thunder program, have completed only one race, so the feature winner, young Blaze Myers, finds himself at the head of the list. John Mollick, Joe Buccola, Arnie Kent, and Brent Rhebergen round out the top five in the quest for the 4 Your Car Connection title.

Tim Bish is the leader in the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. He has four checkers to his credit. A.J. Fick and Steve Slater are tied with two. All other contestants only have single wins.

Although the racing will start a bit earlier than usual this week, the rest of the schedule remains intact. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates will open two hours later. Racing starts at 5:45.

There will be no increase in ticket prices for the extra race. Adults will be admitted for $15, and seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification.Children (ages 10 and under) will be admitted for free. Pit passes will be $35, with the exception of infants (ages 2 and under) will be admitted to the pits for $15.

If you cannot make it to the track this weekend, June 23 and 30 will be Sunday Thunder events also.

The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto & Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating & Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timberland timber land management), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating & Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy’s Garage & Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.

Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

CRSA HEADS SOUTH TO PENN CAN

Press Release By: Marty Czekala - June 12, 2024

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by SuperGen Products, will host their first race of June Friday at Penn Can Speedway in round three of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series.

It is the 34th time the track in Susquehanna, PA, has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Penn Can hosted a pair of CRSA races, won by first-time winner Tim Iulg and Kyle Pierce.

Here’s a look at the top stories entering the weekend.

Tune In: Action can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV and Race Report TV with Marty Czekala on the call. Expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com for $5.99 a month, featuring live timing, entry list, fantasy and results.

Last Race: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway May 31 for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.

This was a race in which the one who got away came back to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps, giving the win to Dalton Herrick.

"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”

Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.

We know Drama: In the last three races of action, exciting moments have unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half of the race. Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win at Land of Legends. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.

Bad Luck June: CRSA has yet to complete a single race in the sixth month of the 2024 calendar. Both events scheduled June 1 at Fonda Speedway and June 7 at Utica-Rome Speedway were postponed, leaving only two races on the calendar for June. This is the second straight year “The Future Stars of Sprint Cars” would host up to two races, with Fonda and Penn Can hosting events last year.

A Contested Battle: After two rounds of the Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series, the top four are separated by six points early. Billy VanInwegen and Dalton Herrick are the top two in points, with Herrick four points behind. Thunder Mountain winner Jordan Hutton is five behind, while Afton winner Kyle Pierce is six back.

The Favorites: Dalton Herrick leads all active drivers in Penn Can top fives with eight, including a win in 2022. Kyle Pierce is tied for wins in Susquehanna since 2014 with two alongside Josh Flint and Eddie Strada. He also has four top fives alongside Jeff Trombley, Billy VanInwegen and Jordan Hutton. The former two have won here in the past. Of course, sometimes a driver may surprise you, just as Iulg did last year.

By the Numbers: At Penn Can, the average car count since 2014 is over 19. 72 drivers have finished in the top five all-time and 25 drivers have recorded a checkered flag. Jeff VanSteenburg and Joe Kata lead the way in wins with three.

From the Frontman: "It’s our first trip of the year down South and we always enjoy heading to Penn Can. Keith Beach and his team do a great job preparing and promoting the track. It’s always a regular on the CRSA calendar and we look forward to putting on a great show Friday night!” ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoter: “The team here is excited to have the CRSA Sprints back for their first of two showings of the 2024 season. Mike and his team always bring a great show and we know our fans love it.” ~ Keith Beach

Up Next: CRSA kicks off the Dandy Triple Play next Friday at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee.

Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts

2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16

3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25

4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26

5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31

6. 21B Blake Warner -40

7. 28 Ron Greek -40

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58

9. J27 John Cunningham -85

10. 99 Adam Depuy -139

Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings

1. 56v Billy VanInwegen 331 pts

2. 29 Dalton Herrick -4

3. 66 Jordan Hutton -5

4. 9K Kyle Pierce -6

5. 21B Blake Warner -21

6. 28 Ron Greek -25

7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -28

8. 22 Tomy Moreau -30

9. 18 Timmy Lotz -36

10. 1NY Mark Reynolds -49

Previous Winners @ Penn Can

1. Jeff VanSteenburg (3) 2008, 2010, 2013

2. Joe Kata (3) 2013x2, 2014

3. Chuck Alessi (2) 2007, 2008

4. Eddie Strada (2) 2015, 2016

5. Josh Flint (2) 2016, 2020

6. Kyle Pierce (2) 2021, 2023

7. Billy Jaycox Jr. (1) 2007

8. Jim McCaffrey (1) 2007

9. Brian Davis (1) 2008

10. Matt Tanner (1) 2008

11. Tyler Rice (1) 2011

12. Tommy Martocci (1) 2011

13. Mike Kiser (1) 2012

14. Brittany Tresch (1) 2012

15. Brian Carber (1) 2012

16. Jeremy Quick (1) 2014

17. Scott Goodrich (1) 2015

18. Brian Krummel (1) 2016

19. Thomas Radivoy (1) 2017

20. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2020

21. Jeff Trombley (1) 2021

22. Kevin Nagy (1) 2021

23. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022

24. Billy VanInwegen (1) 2022

25. Tim Iulg (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

Heat Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2

4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1

5. 88c Chad Miller 1

6. 23 John Smith 1

7. 25G Tyler Graves 1

8. 18c Dan Craun 1

9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 99 Adam Depuy 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2

4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2

5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

9. 33 Scott Landers 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 4s Johnny Smith 1

12. 48a Alysha Bay 1

13. 77 Matt Rotz 1

14. 99 Mike Kiser 1

15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27

3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19

5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14

Fastest Lap

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)

3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30

2. 77 Matt Rotz 20

3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

4. 28 Ron Greek 9

5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7

7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

8. 121 Steve Glover 5

9. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

Antioch Speedway caps busy stretch for SCCT this Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Antioch, CA…The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based Antioch Speedway will be the destination for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour this Saturday night.

The June 15th event at the “Action Track by the Delta” marks the sixth race of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and its only Antioch appearance in 2024. It’s also the final outing for the SCCT 360s prior to getting ready for Western Speedweek in mid-July.

“We look forward to bringing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour back to Antioch Speedway on Saturday,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “They’ve done a fantastic job giving the place a total facelift in recent years and it should be a great night of racing this weekend.”

So far this season it has been all about Justin Sanders and car owner Dale Miller, who have captured all five races up to this point. With commitments up North however, Sanders will not be in action, which opens the door for a new winner on Saturday.

El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte will be the de facto point leader heading into Antioch Speedway. The driver of the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH has put together some impressive moments this year and now looks to add a SCCT victory to his resume.

Reigning Placerville Speedway champion Michael Faccinto is another top-five point driver that will look for a big win at Antioch Speedway on Saturday. The Hanford driver sits just four markers behind Chiaramonte in the SCCT standings.

Veterans Andy Forsberg of Auburn and Sean Becker from Roseville are sure to be contenders at Antioch Speedway as well. Both competitors finished among the top-five last Saturday in Petaluma and now have their eyes on the trophy this weekend.

Additional possibilities on Saturday include Livermore’s Travis Labat, Clayton’s Joey Ancona, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes, Sacramento’s Austin Wood, Cotati’s Jake Haulot and more.

All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Antioch on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.

Former SCCT winners at Antioch Speedway include Visalia’s Cory Eliason, Chico’s Jonathan Allard and most recently Fremont’s Shane Golobic.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 15th at Antioch Speedway. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate.

The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow.

The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook.

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

The Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at the corner of 10th and L Streets in Antioch, California. The physical address is 1201 W. 10th Street Antioch, CA 94509. The track is located just a little over an hour from the capital city of Sacramento. More info can be found at www.antiochspeedway.com

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com

More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.

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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway

Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint Tour-SCCT Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)

 

 

Andy Forsberg Back on Sprint Car Challenge Tour Podium

PETERSEN MEDIA: Putting a turbulent Bradway Memorial weekend behind him, Andy Forsberg was back up front on Saturday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as he scored a third-place finish at Petaluma Speedway.

“After a tough weekend last week, we were solid from start to finish on Saturday night,” Andy Forsberg said. “The track was really racy, our feature got a little wild, but we came away with a podium.”

With 23 cars making the trip to California’s bay area, Forsberg kicked the night off by timing the PHR Racing No. 92 in fourth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Forsberg was hard on the throttle when the green flag waived as he jumped to the early lead aboard his Meridian Cameras/Oroville Tax/Wilkie Masonry backed entry.

Picking up the heat race win, the Auburn, CA driver qualified for the High Sierra Industries Dash, where the three put him in the third row for the six lap shootout.

Holding the spot, Forsberg’s third place finish in the Dash lined him up in the second row of the 35-lap feature event. On a relatively racy surface, Forsberg slipped back to fourth when the race came to life as Justin Sanders got by him for third in the opening stages of the race.

A lap seven issue for race leader, Michael Faccinto put Forsberg into third for an impending restart, and when the action resumed he was able to jump into second.

Once in second, Forsberg chased after leader Justin Sanders, but Sanders was able to power away and open up a gap over Forsberg until the red flag was needed as a car got upside down and created fence damage.

Slipping back to third once the action resumed, Forsberg continued to chase after Sanders and the new runner up, Kaleb Montgomery as he soon felt pressure from fourth running, Sean Becker.

Able to hold the final spot on the podium when the checkered flag flew, Forsberg capped the night off with a third place finish.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-15, Wins-1, Top 5’s-6, Top 10’s-7

ON TAP: Forsberg and company will cap off a busy month with the SCCT this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway.

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

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

 

 

Justin Sanders Makes it 5 For 5 With Sprint Car Challenge Tour

PETERSEN MEDIA- Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports did it again on Saturday night. Already with the first four wins of the Sprint Car Challenge Tour season under their belt, the team continued their winning streak as Sanders won on Saturday night to make it a perfect five for five in 2024 with the season.

“Petaluma Speedway isn’t a place that I have had a ton of success, so to grab a win on Saturday night shows what kind of zone our team is in,” Justin Sanders said. “It’s been a fun ride the last few weeks, and hopefully I can keep this momentum up as I head to the northwest for NARC Speedweek and into Dirt Cup.”

With 23 cars on hand on Saturday night, Sanders timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fastest in time trials, giving the team their fourth Sierra Foothills Winer Services Fast Time award of the season.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Sanders had his elbows up as he made a couple of nice moves to get into second. Looking for a win to earn the pole of the Dash, Sanders settled for second when the checkered flag flew.

Qualifying for the Dash based on his qualifying efforts, Sanders took the green flag from the outside of the second row after the redraw set the field. Finishing fourth, Sanders put himself in a great spot heading into the 35-lap feature event.

When the green flag was unfurled to the field, Sanders jumped into third where he ran for the first seven laps before second running Colby Copeland got upside down while in traffic.

Restarting in second, a lap later race leader Michael Faccinto had issues and it put Sanders in the top spot with 27 laps still to be ran.

Out in front, Sanders felt pressure initially from Andy Forsberg, but as he clicked off laps he was able to gap the field and set a torrid pace as he reached the back of the field.

A late red flag bunched the field back up, but Sanders continued to have his way with the SCCT field as he raced on to score his fifth win of the season with the series as he still remains the lone winner of 2024.

“Things went our way early in the ‘A’, and we got the lead quick,” Sanders said. “Out front, I knew we had a good car I just had to be mindful of what cars did in front of me when I got into traffic.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 6, Wins- 5, Top-5’s-6, Top-10’s-6

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports will be idle for the next few weekends as Justin Sanders will turn his attention to NARC action.

 

 

Paul Nienhiser Completes Weekend Sweep

PETERSEN MEDIA: With the Midwest weather allowing Paul Nienhiser to finally get into a groove, the Chapin, IL driver currently has a three-race winning streak as he picked up two feature event wins over the weekend in the Scott Bonar owned No. 50 car.

“It was a great weekend for us,” Paul Nienhiser said. “Scotland County Speedway was a new track for me, but Scott Bonar had been there and had success quite a few years ago so we basically went into the race pretty green. After our last outing together, we swapped engines out and the Kinney Racing Engine we dropped in was great all night long.”

Lining up fourth in his heat race on Friday night, the Chapin, IL racer got off to a good start to his night as he worked into second aboard the Midland Performance/Heartland Trailer Mfg/Rockstar Wraps backed No. 50 car.

Earning a Dash spot, Nienhiser pulled the ‘one’ in the redraw and was able to wire the field and earn the pole for the feature event. Getting off to a good start in the feature, Nienhiser went to work on the razor thin cushion and paced himself as he ran in clean air.

Admittedly getting to complacent out front, Nienhiser left the door open for Miles Paulus, and he took advantage and dropped Nienhiser back to second. Going from hunted to hunter in the blink of an eye, Nienhiser gave chase, but the last 10-laps of the race were mired by stoppages.

The race’s final restart saw Nienhiser get a great job which allowed him to surge back into the race lead, and never look back as he went on to secure the win.

Sunday night, Nienhiser and company checked in at Adams County Speedway in Quincy, IL and entered the race with confidence from Friday’s win as well as having been victorious at the facility in 2023.

Drawing the front row starting position for his heat race, Nienhiser continued to show the same great speed he showcased on Friday night. Powering his way to the win, Nienhiser again was locked into the Dash where the three-pill put him in the second row of the event.

Racing his way to a second-place finish in the Dash, Nienhiser lined up on the front row of the feature event alongside Terry McCarl. Getting the jump when the race came to life, Nienhiser worked the low groove until the track changed and he worked up to the high side of the speedway.

A caution flag bunched the field back up for a restart, and a mistake on the restart saw Nienhiser slip back to second.

Running hard, Nienhiser was able to keep the leader in his sights, and when he bobbled late in the race he was in the position to pounce and take over the race lead.

Out in front, Nienhiser was not to be denied on this night, as he scored his third consecutive feature event win.

“Big thanks to Matt Kinney for having really strong engines,” Nienhiser said. “We had some engine woes last time out, but with this fresh bullet in those went away and we were really good all weekend. It is great to get two more wins, and I’m hoping we can keep it going this weekend when I get back in my PNR No. 9x.”

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

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-10, Wins-5, Top 5’s-5, Top 10’s-7

ON TAP: Nienhiser will be at Jacksonville Speedway on Friday night for a weekly points show before travelling to Wilmot, WI on Saturday night with the IRA.

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

 

 

Selinsgrove (again), Hagerstown next for PASS
06-12-2024

The final race in a two-week run of events at Selinsgrove Speedway and a special Fathers’ Day Weekend show at Hagerstown Speedway will give River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series competitors an opportunity for a double this weekend.

On Thursday, the IMCA/RaceSaver teams will join super late models for the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek show at Selinsgrove. This will be the final of four straight scheduled races at the sweeping Snyder County half-mile, and a strong field should be on hand to try and join hometown racer Ken Duke Jr. and first-time winner Dustin Young of Danville as winners during the series.

Then it’s on to Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland for Dad’s Night Out, where the PASS sprinters will be joined by wingless super sportsman cars and late model sportsman stocks. This race is a co-sanction with the Virginia Sprint Series and Laurel Highlands Sprint Series, so a large turnout of cars is expected.

The Selinsgrove race Thursday marks another opportunity for PASS teams to race alongside a traveling series, in this the super late models running Appalachian Mountain Speedweek. This will be the fifth race in the eight-event series, with Greg Satterlee having won two of the first three over an average of 36 cars per show.

PASS will run qualifying events and a 20-lap feature. Heading into this race, which will be the eighth run out of 14 from this year’s PASS schedule. Duke and Myerstown’s “Nitro” Nick Sweigart are tied for the early points lead, and all of the top ten drivers in points have indicated plans to compete.

Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, with racing at 7:00. Adult general admission will be $30 ($15 for students; kids under 12 free; senior and military discounts will be applied at the main gate ticket booth), and pit admission $40. PASS teams should check our team section for updates.

The Hagerstown race will be the first this year with PASS as a co-sanction, but two have been completed with VSS and LHSS sanction, and Virginian Jerald Harris and defending Pennsylvania State IMCA/RaceSaver Champion Timmy Bittner have taken the wins. Both of those races drew strong fields, so this one should be even larger, making the qualifying events certain crowd-pleasers and the feature likely packed with victory contenders.

Pit gates for Saturday will open at 4:30 p.m. and grandstands at 5:00, with hot laps scheduled to get underway at 7:00. Adult general admission is $20 and pit admission is $35.

On Saturday, June 22, the River Valley Builders PASS tour will return to Port Royal Speedway for a program also featuring 410 sprints and late models.

PASS is dedicated to the heritage of RaceSaver with stable and enforceable rules, consistent rules application and fair purse distribution paying 24th place one half of first place. Learn about our policy and how to support the series at pasprintseries.com and the heritage of RaceSaver at frenchgrimes.com. We're on social media at Facebook and X.

 

 

Hagar Scores Trio of Victories During Banner Weekend in Arkansas

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (June 12, 2024) - Derek Hagar enjoyed the best weekend of his season as he powered to a feature victory during all three races he started.

Hagar swept an ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints doubleheader in his car and he won a 305ci winged sprint car race in the McCord Farms No. 42.

"We got in a good car in Mr. McCord's car and had a good night on Friday, winning the heat race and the feature," he said. "We jumped back in our car and won the heat race and the feature as well. It made for a good night. To follow it back up on Saturday with another win made for a really good weekend."

The winning weekend began on Friday at Crowleys Ridge Raceway in Paragould, Ark., where Hagar won a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row in both a 360 and a 305 heat race. The feature redraw lined him up on the outside of the front row in the 360 main event.

"I got the jump on the start," he said. "We had a battle with Scotty Milan. I saw his nose on the first lap. Once I put away that I never felt a challenge, but watching the video he was staying with us until his misfortune. The track took rubber very early in the feature. I knew it was coming because the 305 race was first. I knew I needed to save my tires and pick my battles wisely with traffic and not get out of the rubber."

Hagar started on the pole in the 305 A Main.

"I had a good jump on the start and held on to win," he said. "Mr. McCord puts together a good race car. He does everything by himself and he gives us a winning race car every time we sit in the seat. I'd love to know his win count. I'm sure it's pretty high as long as he's been in the sport."

The weekend wrapped up on Saturday at Riverside International Speedway, where Hagar hustled from sixth to second place in a heat race. He started fourth in the feature.

"We had a little issue on the start," he said. "There was a crash in front of us and we got ran over from behind. It ripped the left sideboard forward. It was hanging by the straps. The car wasn't handling as good as it should after that. Come to find out the left rear shock was bent. It was really making it hard to drive.

"We moved up to the front row for the restart. Brad Bowden got the jump, but I was able to pull up beside him entering turn one and edge into the lead off turn two. Then we had a battle with Dale Howard with a couple of slide jobs. Once I figured out how to drive the car to do what I needed to do I never felt a challenge after that."

Hagar plans to return to Riverside International Speedway this Saturday for the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 7 - Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark. (360 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (2).

June 7 - Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark. (305 sprint car) - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).

June 8 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 2 (6); Feature: 1 (4).

SEASON STATS -

11 races, 4 wins, 5 top fives, 6 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the 6 th annual Greg Hodnett Memorial

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nutrien Ag Solutions® is the retail division of Nutrien® Ltd., the world's largest crop inputs company. We provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. We help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. For more information, visit http://www.NutrienAgSolutions.com .

"Nutrien Ag Solutions is big into racing and a big sponsor for Jonathan Davenport," Hagar said. "It really came about through our powder coating business and it's turned into a good relationship. I always thought it'd be cool to have Nutrien Ag Solutions as a sponsor being here in Arkansas. I feel fortunate to be picked to carry their name on our race car."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Holds High Hopes Entering Fastest Five Days in Motorsports Week With NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 11, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi is heading north to begin arguably the busiest week of his season.

Scelzi will face five races in five days at five tracks in Oregon and Washington during the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series.

"This is always a grueling week, but it's also a lot of fun," he said. "We've had some good runs at the tracks we are going to so hopefully we can be a contender each night this week."

It starts on Wednesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore. Additional races are Thursday at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore.; Friday at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.; Saturday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.

Scelzi won three races at Cottage Grove Speedway last season. He placed sixth at Southern Oregon Speedway, 12 th at Douglas County Dirt Track, third at Willamette Speedway and 15 th at Grays Harbor Raceway during the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports last year. Scelzi added a 10th-place result at Grays Harbor Raceway during the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race.

"There were a couple of incidents last year that kept us from even better results," he said. "We have the car and team capable of being fast each night we unload. I'm hungry to capture that first 410 win of the season so this week presents a lot of great opportunities."

Scelzi logged his first laps of the season in the Northwest last Saturday when he piloted a sprint car for Willie Kahne at Skagit Speedway. He qualified 12 th quickest and won a heat race before advancing from eighth to sixth place in the main event.

"I want to thank Willie for the opportunity," he said. "It was great to get some laps at Skagit Speedway prior to the upcoming Dirt Cup. We improved throughout the night and nearly came away with a top five."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 6 (8).

SEASON STATS -

23 races, 2 wins, 7 top fives, 8 top 10s, 16 top 15s, 21 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Wednesday at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City, Ore.; Thursday at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore.; Friday at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.; Saturday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.; and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., for the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Fuel Delivery Services, Inc.

Based in Stockton, Calif., Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., is a premier bulk transporter of refined petroleum products. For more information, visit http://www.FuelDeliveryServices.net .

"Mike with Fuel Delivery Services is a great guy who wants to see us do well and make it in racing," Scelzi said. "We really appreciate his support and look forward to the continued success with Fuel Delivery Services."

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

 

 

Estenson Rallies for Top-10 Showing at Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 11, 2024) - Tim Estenson capped his weekend with a top-10 run on Sunday at Huset's Speedway.

The strong outing helped propel Estenson to fifth in the track's championship standings.

"We're all happy with the night," he said. "I think we're consistently inside the top 10 and we're fast enough to be in the top five or even podium. Right now we're happy with how it's going so far and I think we've found something that we all like, that will make our nights a lot easier."

Estenson qualified eighth quickest in his group to kick off the night before he won a heat race - his third victory of the season - to garner the 13 th starting position in the main event.

"We had a decent time in qualifying and then it makes it easy when you start on the front in the heat," he said. "Jack (Dover) got the car to rotate really nice for the feature. I couldn't be any happier with the car. We moved forward to 10 th and we learned something as a team. I think we're close to making a new base setup that will be good at the beginning of the night and then we can fine tune throughout the night."

Estenson's 10th-place result was his third top 10 of the season at the track and fifth overall this season.

The weekend started on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Estenson qualified 12 th quickest and placed third in a heat race to lock into the 12 th starting position in the main event.

"The night started out good as we qualified decent," he said. "In the heat race we were able to finish where we started on a one-lane track. Unfortunately, we battled with a brake issue in the feature. I was only able to make about one lap and I pulled in. The way the track was it was unsafe without brakes and I didn't want to cause any harm so I decided to pull off."

Estenson was credited with a 23rd-place result.

This weekend's racing plan is up in the air on Friday and Saturday with Sunday at Huset's Speedway locked in.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 23 (12).

June 9 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 10 (13).

SEASON STATS -

13 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 10 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Backlund Plumbing

Backlund Plumbing started in Omaha, Neb., in 1932, and over the years has grown to be one of the largest and most respected plumbing companies in Nebraska. The business has a full staff of professional licensed plumbers and customer service representatives as well as a fleet of fully equipped residential and commercial plumbing trucks and a 10,000 square foot warehouse. The one thing that has stayed consistent is customer satisfaction. Backlund is known for honesty, quality and reliability, and is one of the few companies that still stands behind its work with a full "customer satisfaction guarantee." For more information, visit http://www.BacklundPlumbing.com .

"Chris Roseland and the team at Backlund Plumbing have been a long-time sponsor of Jack (Dover) and we're excited to have them also backing our team," Estenson said. "We're grateful for the support and are excited for a successful season together."

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

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rebound for Top 10s in North Dakota and Minnesota

Inside Line Promotions - OGILVIE, Minn. (June 11, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports garnered a pair of top-10 results last weekend.

While the team didn't score a top five on a racing weekend for the first time this season, the rebound on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic was crucial as the team battles for its first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.

David Gravel qualified 11 th quickest and placed third in a heat race to earn the 11 th starting position in the main event. He quickly gained a handful of positions to climb into the top 10 before disaster struck. Gravel was caught up in a multiple-car crash that resulted in a broken front end and damaged top and nose wings among other things.

The team scrambled in the pit area to repair the car and Gravel returned to the race at the back of the pack. He then hustled back into the top 10 and used a last-lap pass to secure a 10th-place result.

The team ventured to Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday for the Big 'O' Showdown. Gravel qualified seventh quickest and placed third in a heat race. He started the A Main on the inside of the fourth row and battled just outside the top five throughout the race before ending sixth.

Gravel has 23 top 10s in 27 World of Outlaws feature starts this season.

He holds a 10-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering a doubleheader this Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 11; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 10 (11).

June 8 - Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 6 (7).

SEASON STATS -

28 races, 8 wins, 19 top fives, 24 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 26 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Dustin Young scores first victory 06-09-2024

Just over four years ago, Dustin Young – with no prior climbing experience – strapped on his hiking boots and set off to scale a mountain. He celebrated on the peak Saturday night.

The mountain in this case was the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Car Series, the boots were a driving uniform, and the mountain was the sweeping half-mile Selinsgrove Speedway.

Standing “up top” on the wing of his HPCI Construction/Earthwork Services/Key Trucking #24 sprinter in victory lane, Young waved the checkered and screamed out in victory at the end of Saturday’s 20-lap IMCA/RaceSaver feature, which he had led from start to finish. Mountain climbers everywhere would have understood.

The Danville resident began his racing career – no prior experience at all – at Selinsgrove little more than a week beyond exactly four years ago, and he failed to qualify for his first event, but improvement came quickly, and he was the 2020 PASS Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has become a regular contender, earning a runner-up finish (after losing the lead in traffic to Garrett Bard with four laps to go) at Port Royal two years ago, and battling in the lead pack at Selinsgrove last weekend before being sidelined by mechanical ills.

This time everything clicked.

Young finished second to “Nitro” Nick Sweigart of Myerstown in his heat race, then drew the pole position for the feature. He jumped out in front of fellow front-row starter Josh Spicer of Julian, with Sweigart taking his customary high line to advance from sixth starting position into third. With the post-heats redraw having consigned some front-runners back in the field, there was plenty of passing there, with Zach Rhodes of McVeytown advancing from tenth starting position to fourth in four laps. Young, meanwhile, was building a big lead over Spicer and Sweigart, prior to hitting lapped traffic just before the halfway point.

Young sliced through the traffic at first, but then Spicer and Sweigart began to narrow his lead. With five laps to go, everything changed: rookie Kolby Weaver of Everett, who had scored his first win in his heat race, got into the fourth-turn wall, while Tim Iulg of Bridgeton, N.J., battling in the top ten, stopped on the backstretch, and Eric Knopp of Danville had problems exiting the track at the pit entrance.

That set the stage for a no-traffic shootout, with Young’s restart the key, and he couldn’t have done it better. Capitalizing on a good jump, the winner pulled away from the field and was nearly four seconds in front by the checkered flag.

Spicer held off Sweigart for second, with Rhodes barely edging 2023 PASS Champion Logan Spahr of Lewisberry for fourth; their battle for position was almost enough to take fans’ eyes off the leaders.

Mike Melair of Warrington, Mike Alleman of Port Royal, Doug Dodson of Middletown, Ken Duke of Selinsgrove, and Timmy Bittner of Brush Creek completed the top ten.

Duke, who had won last Sunday’s Selinsgrove feature and is the leading active PASS driver in wins at his hometown track, set fast time in hot laps but encountered difficulties in his heat and started 20th in the feature. His drive through the field – up 11 positions – was a study in precision.

Despite that, he was not the W.C. Eshenaur & Son Hard Charger for the night. That went to Kenny Heffner of Watsontown, who started 25th after winning the B-Main and charged to a 12th-place finish.

Besides Kolby Weaver and Sweigart, Alleman and Rhodes captured heat wins over the 32-car field. All the heats were run caution-free. The B-Main was one of the night’s best races, Derek Swartz of Jersey Shore was holding onto the lead over Heffner when he slowed on lap six. That moved Heffner into first and Colton Hendershot of Camp Springs Md., to second, but Kasey Weaver of Everett slipped past Hendershot and into the final qualifying spot on the last lap.

Veteran Dave Graber of Boyertown took home the VP Racing Fuels Race Ready award after drawing the worst starting position pill for heat line-ups.

The race continued a two-week stretch of repeated Selinsgrove appearance for the River Valley Builders PASS tour (River Valley Builders is a Selinsgrove-based business), and the final race in that run will take place Thursday (June 13), when the sprinters run in support of the super late models, which will take to the track as part of Appalachian Mountain Super Late Model Speedweek. The tour then will continue to Hagerstown Speedway Saturday for a Fathers’ Day Weekend show.

PASS is dedicated to the heritage of RaceSaver with stable and enforceable rules, consistent rules application and fair purse distribution paying 24th place one half of first place. Learn about our policy and how to support the series at pasprintseries.com and the heritage of RaceSaver at frenchgrimes.com. We're on social media at Facebook and X.

Results from Selinsgrove Speedway, Saturday, June 8

HEAT 1 – 1. 5W-Kolby Weaver; 2. 19-Tim Iulg; 3. 36-Mike Melair; 4. 19-Kruz Kepner; 5. 80-Dave Wickham; 6. 47-Ben Miklos; 7. 48-Derek Swartz; 8. 87-Kyle Knopp.

HEAT 2 – 1. 46-Mike Alleman; 2. 71-Josh Spicer; 3. 21-Andrew Boyer; 4. 06K-Eric Knopp; 5. 1R-Christian Rumsey; 6. 85-Josh Beamer; 7. 97-Kenny Heffner; 9. 4W-Kasey Weaver (DNF).

HEAT 3 – 1. 31Z-Zach Rhodes; 2. 1M-Paul Moyer; 3. 69P-Landon Price; 4. 20-Doug Dodson; 5. 2-Erin Statler; 6. 61-Johnny Scarborough; 7. 461-Colton Hendershot; 8. 28R-Jason Roush.

HEAT 4 – 1. 89-Nick Sweigart; 2. 25-Dustin Young; 3. 5-Logan Spahr; 4. 01-Timmy Bittner; 5. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 6. 7-Drew Young; 7. 32A-Austin Greenland; 8. 51-Dave Graber.

B-MAIN – 1. 97-Kenny Heffner; 2. 4W-Kasey Weaver; 3. 461-Colton Hendershot; 4. 28R-Jason Roush; 5. 51-Dave Graber; 6. 32A-Austin Greenland; 7. 87-Kyle Knopp; 8. 48-Derek Swartz (DNF).

FEATURE – 1. 25-Dustin Young; 2. 71-Josh Spicer; 3. 89-Nick Sweigart; 4. 31Z-Zach Rhodes; 5. 5-Logan Spahr; 6. 36-Mike Melair; 7. 46-Mike Alleman; 8. 20-Doug Dodson; 9. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 10. 01-Timmy Bittner; 11. 69P-Logan Price; 12. 97-Kenny Heffner; 13. 19-Kruz Kepner; 14. 21-Andrew Boyer; 15. 7-Drew Young; 16. 1M-Paul Moyer; 17. 85-Josh Beamer; 18. 2-Erin Statler; 19. 1R-Christian Rumsey; 20. 80-Dave Wickham; 21. 61-Johnny Scarborough; 22. 47-Ben Miklos; 23. 4W-Kasey Weaver (DNF); 24. 19-Tim Iulg (DNF); 25. 5W-Kolby Weaver (DNF); 26. 06K-Eric Knopp. DNQ – 461-Colton Hendershot; 28R-Jason Roush; 51-Dave Graber; 32A-Austin Greenland; 87-Kyle Knopp; 48-Derek Swartz.

 

 

Antioch Speedway caps busy stretch for SCCT this Saturday

By Gary Thomas

Antioch, CA…The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based Antioch Speedway will be the destination for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour this Saturday night.

The June 15th event at the “Action Track by the Delta” marks the sixth race of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and its only Antioch appearance in 2024. It’s also the final outing for the SCCT 360s prior to getting ready for Western Speedweek in mid-July.

“We look forward to bringing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour back to Antioch Speedway on Saturday,” commented SCCT President Scott Russell. “They’ve done a fantastic job giving the place a total facelift in recent years and it should be a great night of racing this weekend.”

So far this season it has been all about Justin Sanders and car owner Dale Miller, who have captured all five races up to this point. With commitments up North however, Sanders will not be in action, which opens the door for a new winner on Saturday.

El Cajon youngster Braden Chiaramonte will be the de facto point leader heading into Antioch Speedway. The driver of the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH has put together some impressive moments this year and now looks to add a SCCT victory to his resume.

Reigning Placerville Speedway champion Michael Faccinto is another top-five point driver that will look for a big win at Antioch Speedway on Saturday. The Hanford driver sits just four markers behind Chiaramonte in the SCCT standings.

Veterans Andy Forsberg of Auburn and Sean Becker from Roseville are sure to be contenders at Antioch Speedway as well. Both competitors finished among the top-five last Saturday in Petaluma and now have their eyes on the trophy this weekend.

Additional possibilities on Saturday include Livermore’s Travis Labat, Clayton’s Joey Ancona, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes, Sacramento’s Austin Wood, Cotati’s Jake Haulot and more.

All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Antioch on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.

Former SCCT winners at Antioch Speedway include Visalia’s Cory Eliason, Chico’s Jonathan Allard and most recently Fremont’s Shane Golobic.

Tickets and Details:

Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 15th at Antioch Speedway. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate.

The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow.

The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook.

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

The Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at the corner of 10th and L Streets in Antioch, California. The physical address is 1201 W. 10th Street Antioch, CA 94509. The track is located just a little over an hour from the capital city of Sacramento. More info can be found at www.antiochspeedway.com

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com

More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.

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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway

Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint Tour-SCCT Speedweek Opener)
Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway
Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon
Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway
Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (11th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial)
Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale)

 

 

42ND ANNUAL OHIO SPRINT SPEEDWEEK HEADS TO SHARON ON WEDNESDAY; RUSH SPRINTS ALSO IN ACTION

 June 10, 2024

By Mike Leone

(Hartford, OH)...The 42nd annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek is set to make a stop at Sharon Speedway this Wednesday (June 12). The FAST on Dirt Series will feature the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars presented by Bala Management for $5,000 to-win along with the non-wing Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars for $800 to-win on Diehl Automotive Night. Warm-ups are slated for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.

Ohio Speedweek will feature nine straight nights of racing with Sharon being stop number six on the grueling swing through the Buckeye State. A $12,000 points fund is on the line with $5,000 to the champion; $2,500 for second, $2,000 for third, $1,500 for fourth, and $1,000 for fifth.

Wednesday's $5,000 to-win, $500 to-start event will mark the first appearance by the FAST Series at Sharon in nearly five years. The last time FAST visited the Hartford, Ohio oval was August 18, 2019 when local Sye Lynch fended off the invaders. In 2018, Cap Henry scored the FAST-sanctioned victory. After three nights of racing, the average Speedweek car count has been 50! Tickets and camping for all events are available at the following link: https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com.

After a five-year absence, Ohio Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 as hall of famer Tim Shaffer was victorious. In 2011, it was hometown favorite Dale Blaney winning the Sharon leg of Speedweek over a 45-car field. In 2012, in a stunning turn of events, local racer Brandon Matus came out victorious for his first career win with both the All Stars and at Sharon as 43 cars were on hand. The 2013 and 2014 events fell victim to Mother Nature.

In 2015, Dale Blaney won his second Speedweek race in three events at Sharon. Bryan Clauson topped a 51-car field in 2016 winning his first career All Star race before tragically losing his life in a racing accident later in the summer. In 2017, Kyle Larson scored a popular win over a big field of 48 cars. Larson's bid for two straight Sharon Speedweek wins failed when Christopher Bell made a late race pass to win in 2018 with 48 cars on hand. The 2019 Speedweek show was rained. In 2020, the "Lou Blaney Memorial" and Justin Snyder's "Salute to the Troops" events fell under Speedweek due to the COVID-19 pandemic as Cale Conley and Larson were victorious. Danny Dietrich won his first career Sharon race in 2021 topping a huge 53-car field. NASCAR Cup racer, Christopher Bell, won his second Sharon Ohio Speedweek race in 2022. Last year's event was rained out.

Speedweek always brings a diverse field of competitors from all over the Northeast and Midwest, Australia, and beyond. Central Pa's Danny Dietrich is looking to win another Sharon Speedweek race on Wednesday. Zane DeVault is the current FAST points leader. The average car count since Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 has been nearly 45 cars per event!

Sharon has completed two "410" Sprint Car events thus far in 2024. David Gravel topped a 45-car field for his first career Sharon win on May 18 in the first of two visits by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Then on June 1, Ryan Smith won the Western PA Speedweek event for the second time in four years as 46 cars were hand!

The Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars will round out the two-division Sprint Car program on Wednesday night racing for $800 to-win, $160 to-start in their first of eight visits. The RUSH Sprints are in their seventh year of racing and have averaged 22 cars per night the last two seasons at Sharon. The RUSH Sprints have completed 30 events all-time at Sharon with 12 different winners. Chad Ruhlman, a five-time $5,000 Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series Champion, leads the list with 14 victories; however, Ruhlman will be taking 2024 off as veteran Late Model and UMP racer Brent Rhebergen steps into the Tim Engles-owned #68. Billy's Garage is in its first season of sponsoring the RUSH Sprints at Sharon and is owned by RUSH racer Billy Myers. Billy's son Blaze has two RUSH Sprint Car victories at Sharon and will drive for 2020 championship car owner, Ted Hull, in 2024.

Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the RUSH Sprint Car division. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature.

There is no Sharon registration fee. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2023 season, please bring the registration form with you completed https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=899241

Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth.

Pit passes will go on sale at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5. Sprint Car motor heat is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. followed by warmups, Sprint Car qualifying and racing.

Reserved and general admission tickets for those 14 and over is $25. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and fan suite seating upgrades are just $20 over the cost of general admission. These can be reserved online https://sharonspeedway.simpletix.com/. Children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. Tickets will be available at the gates on race day. A camping permit is $25 and must be reserved through the above ticket link. As a reminder, stadium seats, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will make their second appearance of the season on Saturday, June 15 and will be joined by the Billy's Garage RUSH Sprint Cars, Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, and the Whelen Econo Mods. Race time is 7 p.m.

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

 

 

Eleventh Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Approaches for POWRi National Midget League

Belleville, IL. (6/4/24) One of the most highly anticipated event weeks for the POWRi National Midget League is rapidly approaching with the Eleventh Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek from June 13-16, with four nights of open-wheel action throughout the Land of Lincoln ultimately culminating in the crowning of a week-long league champion.

Starting on Thursday, June 13th the POWRi National Midget League invades Coles County Speedway to kick-start the week of Illinois action as the National Midget League then travels to the ‘baddest bullring’ of Jacksonville Speedway on Friday, June 14th.

Then in the penultimate event, the POWRi National Midget’s Illinois SPEEDWeek visits Mighty Macon Speedway on Saturday, June 15th before wrapping up the week of racing with the POWRi Illinois Speedweek Champion crowned at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, June 16th.

Thursday, June 13 – Coles County Speedway

POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night One

Pits Open – 4:00 PM

Drivers Registration – 3:30-5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting – 6:00 PM

Hot Laps – 6:30 PM

Racing to Follow

www.colescountyspeedway.com | 10743 E County Rd 900 N Matoon, IL | (314)412-8489

Additional event information including support divisions is available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496374.

Friday, June 14 – Jacksonville Speedway

POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night Two

Pits Open – 4:00 PM

Drivers Registration – 3:30-5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting – 5:45 PM

Hot Laps – 6:15 PM

Racing to Follow

www.jacksonvillespeedway.com | 110 N Westgate Ave Jacksonville, IL | (217)371-3653

Additional event information including support divisions is available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496377.

Saturday, June 15 – Macon Speedway

POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Night Three

Pits Open – 3:00 PM

Drivers Registration – 3:00-5:00 PM

Drivers Meeting – 5:30 PM

Hot Laps – 6:00 PM

Racing to Follow

www.maconracing.com | 205 N Wiles St Macon, IL | (314)267-4944

Additional event information including support divisions is available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496380.

Sunday, June 16 – Lincoln Speedway

POWRi National Midget League | 11th Annual Illinois SPEEDWeek Championship Night

Pits Open – 3:00 PM

Drivers Registration – 3:00-5:00 PM

Drivers Meeting – 5:30 PM

Hot Laps – 6:00 PM

Racing to Follow



www.lincolnspeedwayil.com | 1408 Short 11th St Lincoln, IL

Additional event information including support divisions is available at https://www.myracepass.com/events/496383.

All POWRi participants must be POWRi licensed members to receive benefits which include POWRi Member Participant Accident Insurance, annual point fund money, and contingency awards. POWRi Memberships are available online at https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1011/registrations/6909.

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

 

 

Starks Posts Two Triumphs at Skagit Speedway to Achieve Rare Mark

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 10, 2024) - Trey Starks picked up a pair of feature victories at Skagit Speedway last Saturday to accomplish a rare feat.

Starks drove his car to a win in the 360ci winged sprint car main event and he piloted a sportsman sprint car owned by Doug Rutz to Victory Lane, giving him a triumph in each of the three winged sprint car divisions at the track this season. Starks became the first driver to do that at Skagit Speedway in at least a decade.

"It's cool to be able to win two classes in one night because you don't get that opportunity very often," he said. "And to win in three divisions in a year is cool. I'm thankful to be able to run all three divisions in one year. I always like racing with Doug so I'm thankful he gave me a call. He always puts good equipment out there so I knew we were going to have a shot to win."

Starks continued his dominance at the track during his first weekend off from 410ci winged sprint car competition in the last five weeks. He made his third start of the season in his 360 sprint and the second at Skagit Speedway, where he set quick time during qualifying before advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race to move into the feature redraw.

"The car felt good," he said. "We drew the No. 3 so I was happy with that. I got into second on the second lap, but the caution came out so we were back in third for the restart. We got into second on the third or fourth lap. We had a caution with four or five laps down and then we get the lead a lap or two after that. From there we had one caution and I got a good restart. I felt good in traffic. That's the best I've felt there in a long time and we had the car where it needed to be."

The victory increased his lead in the 360 championship standings to 40 points.

Starks was just as quick in the sportsman division as he timed in third quickest and won a heat race. He maneuvered from third to win the feature.

"I got the lead around 10 laps in and searched around the track through traffic," he said. "I tried to make smart decisions. The speed difference is notable, but traffic kind of plays the same way. Doug gave me a good car and we made the right decisions so it was nice to get a victory."

Starks plans on racing this Saturday at Skagit Speedway before tackling a NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., on Sunday.

"I'm excited NARC is having these races through the Northwest this week, but it's tough to take that many days in a row off work so we're only able to race this weekend," he said. "We've run well with NARC the last couple of years so we're looking forward to this weekend."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (360 sprint car) - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (3).

June 8 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. (Sportsman sprint car) - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (3).

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 7 wins, 10 top fives, 10 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 10 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., and Sunday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., with the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Mallett Excited to Tackle ASCS National Tour Speedweek With Brandon Anderson Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIAR, Ark. (June 10, 2024) - Jordon Mallett is eager to attack the challenge of the ASCS National Tour Speedweek featuring four races in five days.

The action begins for Mallett, who will drive for Brandon Anderson Motorsports, on Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark. The remaining races are Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla.

"We have a mid-week show on Tuesday and then we have a three-day weekend so it's nothing out of the ordinary," Mallett said. "We want to unload a good race car at all four places on four different nights. Hopefully we time in good and put ourselves in a good position each night."

Mallett doesn't have a ton of laps at any of the tracks on this week's schedule. He last competed at Texarkana 67 Speedway in May 2013 when he produced an eighth-place result. He placed third at Creek County Speedway last year. Mallett has one career start at Arrowhead Speedway, where he finished eighth last year. Saturday will mark his debut at Tri-State Speedway.

"I know they are going to prepare a great race car and we'll have great equipment to do our job," he said. "The rest of it things have to go our way. When you're on the road and racing against the best 360 drivers around things have to fall in your favor. I feel good about what we have and about the speed the first weekend out. We have some things we wanted to refine and I think we've worked on those."

Mallett posted results of ninth and fourth, respectively, during his first two starts with Brandon Anderson Motorsports.

"I think we're looking for consistency all week," he said. "We had a good first weekend together and I'm looking to improve on that."

SEASON STATS -

6 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 4 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 6 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Tuesday at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; Friday at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., with the ASCS National Tour

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Red River Rack Co.

Red River Rack Company, which is based in Gainesville, Texas, provides storage solutions to large and small tire dealers alike, providing single tier storage to rack supported catwalk systems nationwide and fabricating of the highest quality IBC compliant staircase and many other system components.

"We partnered with Red River Rack Company a few years ago," Mallett said. "They've been family friends for years so we're pleased to have them on board."

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Captures First Career Top 10 With World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 10, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson recorded his career-best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result last Saturday when he earned his first career top 10 with 'The Greatest Show on Dirt.'

The 10th-place result at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., followed a night when he faded late in the World of Outlaws feature at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., to finish 11 th after a last-lap pass knocked him out of the top 10.

"I felt like the speed was there on Friday, but little mistakes cost me here and there," he said. "When you're racing with the Outlaws and you make a mistake, there goes three cars by you. To rebound and get a top 10 on Saturday was a huge confidence booster."

Johnson was strong from the start as he qualified 13 th quickest both nights. He advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race to make the dash at River Cities Speedway. A fourth-place finish in the dash lined him up on the outside of the second row in the Don Mack Classic main event.

"I felt like the first 10 to 15 laps went pretty well," he said. "I fell to fifth and I passed Donny (Schatz) for fourth at one time. I was trying to avoid the rut going into turn one and it sent the car up to the top of the track one time. That let three or four cars by. I made a couple of mistakes after that and before I knew it I was 11 th coming to the checkered flag. It was a good learning experience since that was our first time there, but I wish we could have been a few spots better."

Johnson placed fifth in his heat race at Ogilvie Raceway. He capped the night by driving from 13 th to 10 th in the Big 'O' Showdown feature.

"I didn't qualify the greatest and it was really tough to pass in the heat race," he said. "They reworked the track for the feature. The main thing was keeping my nose clean. There was a big melee and getting through that was big. The fast lane was around the top and there wasn't much passing. It was good to get experience running closer to the front. We were definitely happy with a top 10."

The weekend concluded on Sunday at Huset's Speedway, where Johnson qualified third quickest in his group. He gained a position to place second in a heat race, advancing him into the feature redraw. Johnson pulled the No. 3 to line up on the inside of the second row in the main event.

"I ran third most of the race," he said. "The mud cover came off and packed the right rear wheel full of mud. It was chattering so bad I thought we had an engine problem. The last few laps I was trying to hang on to just finish the race. It was a little disappointing because I felt we had a second or third-place car. After what happened, to salvage an eighth-place result was good."

Johnson was credited with an eighth-place result. He increased his lead in the Huset's Speedway championship standings to 38 points.

Johnson plans to race this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, driving a 360ci winged sprint car for Dennis Gainey before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 7 - River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 2 (4); Dash: 4 (3); Feature: 11 (4).

June 8 - Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 10 (13).

June 9 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 8 (3).

SEASON STATS -

13 races, 0 wins, 3 top fives, 10 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 11 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Hepfner Racing Products

Hepfner Racing Products offers a large variety of items for virtually every form of motorsports. HRP is proud to design, manufacture, package, and ship all of their products from their Hartford, Wis., facility. For more information, visit http://www.hrpracing.com/ .

"We've been running HRP wings for the last few years and we're also buying other products from them," Johnson said. "They treat us really well and I wouldn't use any other wing."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

Final BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals Presented by MENARDS Tune-Up Race This Sunday at Huset's Speedway During Goodin Company Night

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 10, 2024) - This Sunday marks the final weekly program at Huset's Speedway prior to one of sprint car racing's crown jewel events the following week.

The high-banked oval hosts Goodin Company Night this weekend featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

It will serve as the last opportunity for sprint car drivers to tune up prior to the BillionAuto.com Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS, which features the $100,000-to-win Huset's Hustle June 19-20 followed by the final two nights of the $250,000-to-win Huset's High Bank Nationals June 21-22. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be part of all four nights.

There has been a different feature winner in all five Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars main events contested this season with Tyler Drueke, Tim Kaeding, Anthony Macri, Austin McCarl and Daison Pursley scoring victories.

Entering this Sunday's event, Kaleb Johnson leads the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars championship standings at the track by 38 points over Justin Henderson with Christopher Thram (41 points back) ranking third.

J.J. Zebell stands atop the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks standings by three points over Zach Olivier. Cory Yeigh is four points behind Zebell.

Brady Donnohue took over the points lead in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings last weekend by eight points over Dusty Ballenger. Koby Werkmeister and Shayle Bade are tied for third - a dozen points behind Donnohue.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Sunday.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); Austin McCarl - 1 (June 9); and Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Zach Olivier - 2 (May 27 and June 9); Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); and Brylee Gough - 1(May 19)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Zach Patterson - 1 (June 9); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)

UP NEXT -

Sunday for Goodin Company Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

 

Schatz pads impressive stat card with double top-fives; Knoxville Raceway weekend on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 3746 (-40)

Date: Friday, June 7th
Event: World of Outlaws Don Mack Classic
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 3rd (2nd)

Date: Saturday, June 8th
Event: World of Outlaws ‘Big O’ Showdown
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, Minnesota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 4th (9th)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 10, 2024) – A weekend close to home is always a good weekend for ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, eventually concluding his two-race sweep through North Dakota and Minnesota with back-to-back top-fives, opening competition with a third-place performance at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.

Schatz, ace of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car, started second on Friday’s Don Mack Classic grid, fading spots initially before battling back to the podium.

Impressive enough, the River Cities podium was the 23rd of Donny Schatz’ illustrious Outlaw career, accomplished in just 32 attempts.

“I was just too tight from the word go,” Schatz acknowledged. “The only shot I had really was on the restart trying to get around Gio on the outside and then obviously traffic. I don’t know what happened in traffic there. We lost a bunch of spots. I went in, got under someone, and I guess I got freight trained for a little bit, but I was able to make some spots back up.”

Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing raced on to finish fourth the following evening at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 8, commencing main event action from ninth on the grid. Digging himself out of a hole early, Schatz was forced to start ninth in his respective heat race, as well, doing so after an ignition issue during qualifying time trials. He battled ahead to finish third.

Schatz’ eventual top-five outcome bumped his season total to 13 in 27 World of Outlaws starts. The Fargo, North Dakota, native remains third in the current World of Outlaws championship standings.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day blockbuster will give teams one last chance to test before the coveted Knoxville Nationals later this summer.

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

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

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

Tony Stewart Racing:
Web: www.tonystewartracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing
X: www.twitter.com/Tonystewart_rcg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg
2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 27
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 13
Top-10s: 24

 

Zearfoss with big weekend in North Dakota and Minnesota; Knoxville Raceway double begins Friday
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

JONESTOWN, Pa. (June 10, 2024) – The long haul to North Dakota and Minnesota certainly paid off for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, recording results no worse than 11th in his two-day campaign, padding the entire weekend slate with a ninth-place performance at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.

Buried early, it was an impressive outcome for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, commencing a forward charge from 21st on the grid – the result of a Last Chance Showdown victory.

As mentioned, Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished no worse than 11th in his two-day trek through the northern states, eventually concluding action with the aforementioned result at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 8. The “Jonestown Jet” started sixth on Saturday’s grid, opening the “Big O” Showdown with a heat race triumph.

“We’re pleased with how our weekend went, and great timing, too, with a big weekend at Knoxville Raceway ahead. Any momentum is great momentum and we’re ready to get some laps in at the Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Zearfoss noted. “Hats off to this entire team. It can be really demanding out here on the road, but the endless amount of support that we receive from back home makes everything that much easier. We’re excited to keep this June train moving.”

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day blockbuster will give teams one last chance to test before the coveted Knoxville Nationals later this summer.

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

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 8

2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25. Finished ninth from 21st at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, June 7.

 

Thiel perfect at Angell Park; Major Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate before next IRA start at Wilmot
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 10, 2024) – “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel was all but perfect in his Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, concluding the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series-sanctioned Norm Nelson Classic with a triumph, as well as a $4,000 payday. Adding to the stat sheet, Thiel’s performance was wire-to-wire, leading all 30 circuits from the pole position after securing the spot with a dash victory.

For Thiel, ace of the Team 73, Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, No. 73 sprint car, the IRA triumph was his second of the year, nailing down his first in an early season visit to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4.

With IRA Outlaw Sprint Series competition on hiatus until Saturday, June 15 (returning to Wilmot Raceway for the Father’s Day Spectacular), Big Wheel and Team 73 will utilize the open week and hit the road, setting aim on a four-race Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate through the Buckeye State June 11-14.

“Overall, a great night for Team 73 at Angell Park. Things didn’t start out as well as we wanted them to, but to come back and win the dash and main event is pretty special. We made some changes and had ourselves a rocket,” Thiel said. “Hats off to the track crew for giving us a great surface to race on…smooth, wide and racy. It couldn’t have been much better. The plan now is to head to Ohio and see what we can do with FAST On Dirt in Ohio Sprint Speedweek. We have some obvious momentum on our side. It’s up to us to put it to work.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a four-race FAST On Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate on June 11-14. The team will visit Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, and Millstream Speedway in consecutive fashion. Thiel’s week will conclude with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 15.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 5

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31. Won IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 9.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Brown consistent in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; Eagle, Knoxville headline major week

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 10, 2024) – It was certainly a “Home Game” for Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, and the home dirt advantage certainly paid off, eventually concluding I-70 Speedway’s two-day Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race with back-to-back top-tens, highlighting the weekend with a top-five in the High Limit opener. Brown, who headquarters his race team in nearby Grain Valley, Missouri, had a mere 15 minute jaunt to the Odessa facility; an incredibly short distance considering much of his Midwest and Mid-Atlantic campaign.

As noted, Brown’s weekend concluded with back-to-back top-tens, opening High Limit Racing competition with a fourth-place score on Friday, June 7, racing on to finish ninth in the weekend’s $26,000-to-win finale on Saturday, June 8. Padding Brown’s stat card is an impressive preliminary effort in Friday’s opener, not only setting the fastest qualifying time of the night, but ultimately winning the evening’s dash; he started on the pole later that evening.

“Overall, a great effort by this entire Casey’s | FVP team at I-70 Speedway. Nothing like racing for that kind of money just 15 minutes from home. We were privileged to have a lot of friends and family there to support us, so that only added to the hype,” Brown, ace of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, expressed. “Friday started out well with setting quick time in qualifying. We were able to win the dash, but I think starting on the inside may have hurt us some on the initial start. Still proud to hang on to finish fourth. Saturday, we were just very, very tight early on but managed to battle back to secure another top-ten.

“High Limit Racing boasts a pretty incredible field at every event, so to have the weekend that we did says a lot” Brown added. “Chad, Justin, Devin, Lath…these guys did a phenomenal job all weekend long in making sure our Casey’s | FVP No. 21 was fast. They love what they do and I appreciate their effort.”

ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.

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

2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: N/A Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 12

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Recorded back-to-back top-tens in I-70’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; fourth and ninth. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished fourth and ninth in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8.

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

 

Randall impressive with High Limit at I-70; Eagle and Knoxville pad major week
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – Despite a frustrating end to their weekend, flipping hard at Knoxville Raceway due to incidental contact with another wrecked competitor, Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports put it all together one night prior at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, concluding the evening’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race opener with not only a podium finish, but a career-best High Limit Racing result.

Randall, ace of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, finished third in his podium outcome, leading the first 19 circuits before losing command to eventual winner, Corey Day. As noted, the end result was the best of Randall’s career with High Limit Racing, kicking off the evening program with the third-fastest qualifying time.

Before the incident at Knoxville, the Waco, Texas, native was on pace for another stout conclusion, launching the evening with the quickest qualifying time, racing on to finish fifth in his respective heat race.

“That was a scary incident at Knoxville on Saturday. Chase’s health and safety is always our number one priority and we’ll never take that lightly,” Troy Renfro stated. “We’re already well on our way in getting things set and back together, so we’ll turn our focus to Eagle Raceway tomorrow and Knoxville this weekend. We’ve been recording some great results and we’re confident we can do big things this week. We have a lot to be proud of so far this year, so we’ll put that momentum to good use.”

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 9
Top-Tens: 13

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1. Fished third in High Limit Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary on Friday, June 7 – best High Limit finish of his career (to date).

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh – Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Loss to continue PA Speedweek prep with return visit to Lincoln June 15
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

HANOVER, Pa. (June 10, 2024) – It was another sound effort in the Pigeon Hills for “The Boss” JJ Loss and JKL Racing, and although the 17-year-old ace out of nearby Hanover was unable to repeat the same level of success as the weekend prior, progress was still made, finishing 12th in the evening’s main event after finishing third during heat race competition.

Loss, ace of his family-owned Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, will return to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, June 15, not only working hard to pad the stat book, but ultimately prep for Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek.

As tradition has it, Lincoln Speedway will host a pair of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates in 2024, and as an added bonus, they will award a combined $35,000-to-win. In addition, Loss will compete in Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek dates at BAPS Motor Speedway, Hagerstown Speedway, and Grandview Speedway.

“Restarts were giving us a little bit of a headache on Saturday, but overall, I think we’re making progress. It all comes down to lap time,” Loss said. “We have a few weekends left before Speedweek gets going. There’s a lot of money on the line at Lincoln that week and we want to be in a position to contend for a nice chunk of that.”

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 15.

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Cory Eliason’s June slate set to continue at Eagle and Knoxville
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – It was a hard-fought weekend in the Show-Me State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and although the Knoxville, Iowa-based outfit just missed the top-ten in each of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race programs at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a six spot jump in the weekend opener to finish 12th.

Eliason, driver of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, raced on to finish 14th in the weekend’s $26,000-to-win finale, this time advancing two spots from the outside of row eight.

A busy June slate means little turnaround time for Eliason and RSR, as the team will be back in action tomorrow evening, June 11, for a $55,555 potential at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska. The week will continue with a two-day World of Outlaws battle at the Sprint Car Capital of the World – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.

“Not a bad weekend at I-70. I don’t think our results speak for our progress, but we don’t have a lot of time to dwell,” Eliason said. “We have another busy week ahead. A lot of money is on the line tomorrow night at Eagle Raceway, plus we have a doubleheader at Knoxville. That will serve as an important test session for the Nationals later this summer.”

ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.

Stats:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 5
Top-Tens: 15

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/83RSRRacing
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News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

Reutzel rolls to another 360 triumph at Knoxville Raceway; Big money slate on deck
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 10, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – Another evening at the Sprint Car Capital of the World resulted in another double top-five for “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), not only finishing fourth in the program’s 410 sprint car segment, but racing on to claim victory during 360 action. The triumph, accomplished from the inside of row two, was the 12th of Reutzel’s 360 career at Knoxville Raceway, securing the Clute, Texas, native a $2,000 payday in the process.

Reutzel, ace of Brian and Lisa Ridge’s Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, took command of the non-stop 18-lap contest on the second circuit, hitting the back of the field as early as lap nine. Suffice it to say, Reutzel maneuvered well.

“It’s always crazy, the lapped traffic with the 360’s,” Reutzel explained. “It seems like we catch them a lot faster, and they’re usually all racing. It makes for a lot of fun. It definitely gets interesting at times. Our car was pretty good tonight. We were off a little early, but it got better and better on the long run. This is the motor (Moyle) we won the 360 Nationals with (2022). It hasn’t finished worse than second. This might be the last night on it before being freshened. It has a hell of a track record.”

As noted, Reutzel finished fourth in the evening’s 410 sprint car program. The Texan started seventh on the main event grid, kicking off preliminary competition with the ninth-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish second in his respective heat race.

Reutzel’s 360 preliminary effort included the fastest qualifying time of the night, soon followed by a fifth-place finish during heat race competition. A-Aron’s eventual victory bumped his season total to six.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with High Limit Racing’s $55,555-to-win Bikini Zone Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 11, followed by a two-day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series clash at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action.

Stats:
Wins: 6
Top-Fives: 16
Top-Tens: 18

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

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

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

 

 

 

The 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup , June 20-22 Preview

Alger, WA – The 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is just around the corner, on June 20-22, and it is shaping up to be another great year!

Dirt Cup is one of the highest-paying races on the West Coast, offering $62,000 to the winner plus $500 for every lap lead, $300 for 2nd-place laps, and $200 for 3rd-place laps. The three grueling days of racing feature the NARC King of the West 410 Sprint Cars and the Northwest Focus Midgets. We are expecting another exciting car count this year, featuring drivers from all over the West Coast and Canada.

Last year was dominated by Justin Sanders, who took home the $62,000 plus an additional $20,000 for leading all 40 laps of the A-Main ($500 for each lap lead). Sanders was challenged by Dominic Scelzi early and Zeb Wise late in the race, but the California native never wavered from the point. Corey Day swept the preliminary night features and wound-up finishing third on the final night.

Leading up to the 52nd Annual Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup is the Fastest Five Days in Motorsports, five races in five days all leading up to Dirt Cup. The event kicks off at Southern Oregon Speedway on June 12 before heading to Douglas County Dirtrack on June 13, Cottage Grove Speedway on June 14, Willamette Speedway on June 15, and ending at Grays Harbor Raceway on June 16. All the action can be caught live on FloRacing, including all three nights of Dirt Cup.

Besides the phenomenal racing, Dirt Cup week features plenty of activities for the fans to enjoy!

First, on Wednesday, June 19, leading up to the on-track action, is the 2024 Super Dirt Cup Charity Golf Tournament at Avalon Golf Links. It’s a shot-gun start with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NARC Benevolent Fund and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation.

Then, on Wednesday evening join us for the Dirt Cup Kick-off Party at the Railroad Pub & Pizza. The party runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and features great food and beverages, a chance to meet some of your favorite Sprint Car and Midget drivers, and music from the Chris Eger band.

Rounding out the excitement, we invite fans to the track for the Fan Fest Party on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet some of the drivers for one last time before they hop behind their fire-breathing 410 Sprint Cars or Midgets.

Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat

@skagitspeedway so you don’t miss anything. We want to see how you’re spending Dirt Cup week, tag us on social media using #DirtCup!

Will Call opens at 3:00 pm

Gates Open at 5:00 pm

Hot Laps at 6:00 pm

Racing starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets are available online at (https://skagitspeedway.showare.com/

 

 

LOGAN WILLIAMS HEADS TO KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN COUNTY RACEWAY AFTER IMPRESSIVE SALUTE TO INDY

(Ontario, CA, June 7, 2024) One thing the big dogs in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series do not need is another competitor to challenge their supremacy. In the case of third generation driver Logan Williams, that is just what he is doing. After an impressive fourth place finish in the Salute to Indy at Perris two weeks ago, the Yorba Linda, California driver will make his inaugural appearance at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in the Golden Empire Clash this Saturday night.

Through the first four races of the 2024 campaign, Williams finished in the top 10 each time. That kept him in the top 5 in series points until the April 27th race when drive train issues sent him to the pit area early with the 22nd place finish. Pushing that setback aside, the youngest of the three racing Williams brothers went on a tear at the Salute to Indy. The race turned out to be what was arguably the best of his young career. In the latest edition of the prestigious race, a race his Hall of Fame father, Rip Williams, earned his first ever sprint car win at in 1983, and that his older brothers have subsequently won, Williams led most of the way in the event at Perris Auto Speedway on May 25th before eventually finishing fourth.

After qualifying fifth fastest on the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval, Williams placed third in his 10-lap heat race. For the main, he started on the outside of the front row. He rocketed into the lead on the fourth circuit and set the pace for the next 17 laps. That may sound simple, but it was nothing like that. He was challenged hard and fought tooth and nail with some of the best traditional sprint car drivers California and Arizona have to offer. In the end, he slipped back to fourth and stated that the finish was “hard to swallow.”

Williams’ time of 18.387 was the fastest lap of any driver in the 30-lapper.

The finish was Williams’ best of the 2024 campaign and goes along with a fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth and 22nd. It also pushed him into a tie for fifth with his brother Austin in the USAC/CRA championship standings. In an interesting scenario, while they are tied for fifth, their older sibling, Cody, is one position behind.

Williams will be flying solo for the Flowdynamics team on Saturday at Kern. Riverside, California’s Matt McCarthy will rejoin teammate Williams when the series returns to Perris on June 22nd. McCarthy gave the Flowdynamics team a tough, one-two punch on the night at the Salute to Indy. In his best qualifying effort of the season, the father of two sizzled the track with a lap of 16.492. That was the second fastest time of the night.

In the heat race, which pitted McCarthy and Williams against each other, McCarthy came from sixth to finish second, one spot ahead of his Flowdynamics partner. In a rarity, the two teammates had the fastest laps in the race, turning in identical 17.388 times. McCarthy did it on lap 10, and Williams did it four laps earlier on the sixth go-around.

McCarthy’s prowess in both qualifying and the heat placed him in the fifth starting spot for the main. The friendly driver was fast over the first two laps, but a tangle with another car in turn one on lap three brought out the race's first yellow flag. A quick trip to the work area and the pretty #28M was back on the track for the restart.

Unfortunately, McCarthy’s time on the track did not last long. He slowed and pulled to a stop on lap 15 and retired for the night. Officially, he ended up 12th.

Even though he is not racing for points in 2024 and has only contested the four races at Perris thus far, McCarthy is tied for 18th in the USAC/CRA standings.

Adult tickets for Saturday’s Kern race are $25.00. Juniors 6-12 get in for $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard, Interstate 5, and S Enos Lane in Bakersfield. The website is https://www.kernraceway.com/ and the office phone is (661) 835-1264.

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

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

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

Matt McCarthy 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

Logan Williams 2024 Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

BRADEN CHIARAMONTE WAS SPRINT CAR CHALLENGE TOUR HARD CHARGER AT PLACERVILLE

(El Cajon, CA, June 5, 2024) One of the sure things in West Coast Sprint Car racing is the fact that teenage sensation Braden Chiaramonte is not afraid to pass cars. Last Friday, at the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial opening night at the Placerville Speedway, the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour rookie demonstrated that by passing more cars in the main event than any other driver. Stuck back in 21st to start the 35-lap main, he raced under the checkered flag in 13th place. This Saturday night, he makes his first appearance at the Petaluma Speedway when the SCCT visits town.

A stout 40-car field converged on the famous high-banked red clay quarter-mile oval for round five of the 2024 SCCT season. For El Cajon, California-based Chiaramonte, the series rookie point leader, who was wheeling the Tiner/Hirst Slade Precision Shocks/Larry Davis Farms/System 1 Pro Ignition #94TH, it was his second showing at the track this year. The first appearance came three weeks earlier when he placed second in the regular Placerville 360 main event. That finish came just 24 hours after a third-place finish at another iconic California track, the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico.

Chiaramonte qualified with 19 other cars in group A. His best lap, an 11.142, was 13th in the group and 25th fastest of the 40 winged cars on hand. That placed him on the inside of the fourth row of the first 10-lap heat race on the freshly watered track. He needed to place in the top five to earn a ticket directly to the A main. However, passing was at a premium at that time of the night. Only four cars, including Chiaramonte, advanced their position in the race, and all of them only moved up one spot. His sixth place finish left him one position shy of going straight into the main.

Starting third in the B main, Chiaramonte initially was running fourth. Staying dedicated to the high side of the 59-year-old track, he started flying on lap four and began picking off cars. Eventually getting up to second, he was dramatically closing on the leader who had a full straightaway advantage at one point. Coming off turn four with two laps to go, a lapped car spun to a stop directly in front of the young driver. With cat-like reflexes, Chiaramonte hit the brakes and steered to the inside. His car gained traction, the front wheels shot into the air, and he wheelied past the stopped car in spectacular fashion.

With three laps to go, Chiaramonte restarted the B main in second. Going into turn three, he used a textbook slide job to take the lead and impressively led the final three laps, earning himself a ticket into the A main.

To say Chiaramonte was starting deep in the main event field was an understatement. He was on the inside of the next to last row for the 35-lapper! Early on, he momentarily slipped back to 23rd. The young driver skillfully avoided the chaos that saw yellow and red flags in the main and methodically moved his way forward. By races end, his impressive performance saw him go all the way forward to 13th. While he officially passed eight cars as the PitStopUSA.com Hard Charger, being back to 23rd at one point means he raced past 10 other cars.

The finish kept Chiaramonte in the sixth position in the SCCT championship chase heading into this week's race at the Petaluma.

Keeping up with the team’s crazy schedule, Chiaramonte hopped on a flight home to El Cajon early Saturday morning. As soon as he got home, the team jumped into the rig with the family-owned #73B and drove 195 miles to the Ultimate Sprint Car Race presented by Inland Rigging at the Ventura Raceway.

Unfortunately, the long trek to Ventura did not have a happy ending. After starting and finishing third in his heat, Chiaramonte started 10th in the main event. However, entering the first corner on lap two, something broke, and he went hard into the crash wall. While the young driver was uninjured, the car sustained substantial damage, and he was out for the night.

Fans who wish to see Chiaramonte in action at Petaluma on Saturday can find the track on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds at 100 Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. Spectator gates open at 4:00 PM. Practice will be at 5:00, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25. For seniors 65 and over and the military, it is $22.00. Juniors 12-15 and kids 6-11 are $10.00. Children 5 and under are free.

Chiaramonte flew to North Carolina two weeks ago to drive for his cousin, 2020 NASCAR Truck Champion and current Xfinity Series driver Sheldon Creed, at the famous Millbridge Speedway. Shoeing Creed’s 600 Micro for only his second time at the track, he qualified second quickest in his group on Monday. He went from fourth to second in his heat before getting clobbered and having the injection knocked off the car. Despite that, he still finished fourth. In the night's main, he started and finished 16th.

Twenty-four hours later, at Millbridge, Chiaramonte qualified 4th in Group B. He started on the outside of the front row for his heat race and picked up the checkered flag for the victory. In that night’s main event, he started third. At one point in the race, he drove up to the second-place. In the end, he ended up fifth. His performances on the two nights drew a lot of attention from other drivers, fans in attendance and thousands of others worldwide watching live on DirtVision.

Chiaramonte would like to thank all his sponsors who have made his racing efforts possible. RTL Traffic Control, AM Ortega, OCC Motorsports, Hyper Racing, Chop Design, Adams Motors, Hacienda Casa Blanca Fine Mexican Dining, Evil Plus Injection, King Racing Products, Tiner/Hirst, and Keizer Wheels. If you would like to be a partner with one of America’s fastest-rising racing stars, please contact Daniel Chiaramonte via email at mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com or by calling (619) 988-7563.

Braden Chiaramonte’s 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main

3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 1st A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

3/30/24 Adobe Mountain Speedway Non-Wing 600 Outlaw Micro 1st A Main

4/6/24 Stockton Dirt Track Sprint Car Challenge Tour 14th A Main

4/19/24 Lemoore Jet Bowl Non-Wing Outlaw Micro 7th A Main

4/20/24 Merced Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 15th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

5/11/24 Silver Dollar Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

5/12/24 Placerville Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Marysville Raceway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main

5/21/24 Millbridge Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 16th A Main

5/22/24 Millbridge Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 5th A Main

5/25/24 Marysville Raceway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main

5/31/24 Placerville Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main

6/1/24 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 21st A Main

 

 

Tri City Raceway Park Introduces New Sunday Thunder Line-up

(Franklin, PA June 5, 2024): Tri City Raceway Park will debut its new line-up for regular, Sunday Thunder programs on June 9. The RUSH Sprint Cars will take over the slot formerly occupied by the Mini Stocks and they will inherit the sponsorship of 4 Your Car Connection. “We regret dropping the Mini Stocks, which have been a part of the program for several seasons at the track,” said new owner Josh Shiffer. “But, we are confident that the RUSH Sprint Cars will become a welcome addition to our card. The RUSH Sprints have been very competitive in their special appearances, and the competitors are responding favorably to the new opportunity that this will afford. We look for growth and excitement with this change, and we thank 4 Your Car Connection for its understanding and continued commitment to Tri City Raceway Park.”

Fans will now enjoy two Sprint Car divisions in the Sunday Thunder programs. Tri City Raceway Park will be the only track in the Western Pennsylvania region presenting two Sprint Car classes on a regular basis. The Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars will still be the backbone of those programs. Those winged warriors bring high speed adventure to Tri City Raceway Park. The RUSH Sprint Cars are similar in many respects, but there are two critical differences. One is that the cars have no wings, so the driving styles employed are quite different. The other is that all cars are equipped with sealed General Motors powerplants, so the cars are evenly matched when it comes to the engine compartments.

Bob Felmlee and A.J. Flick have taken victories in the Krill Recycling ranks already this season and they will be looking to build upon their successes. Come out to see whether veteran Gale Ruth, Jr. and youngster Blaze Myers will do double duty, as they both have 410 and RUSH Sprints at their disposal.

The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds will be back, of course, and Chad Reitz will try for his third win of the season! Steve Slater has a pair of seconds to his credit, so you know that he will try his best to unseat Reitz.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will complete the program, offering fans some exciting action. Chris Schneider has a pair of wins and Tim Bish has one. Will either of them repeat, or will we see a new winner?

The action will start at 6 p.m. Practice for the RUSH Sprints only will be held at 5:15. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. and spectator admission will start at 4 p.m.

The ticket prices for this event will be just $15 for adults. Seniors (ages 62 and up), military, and students (ages 11 to 16) will be admitted for $13, all with proper I.D. The children (ages 10 and under) will be free, as always. The Pit Passes will be $35, except for the children under two years of age. They will be allowed into the Pits with their parents or guardians for just $15. The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced. Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

SMALL SEASON, BIG RESULTS

ALTHOUGH their 2023-24 season campaign turned out to be a limited one, the Bohud Racing team and their driver Michael Stewart look back at the season in 410 Sprintcars with a lot of satisfaction.

The Bohud Racing team contested a total of 13 race meetings during the season, which saw Michael Stewart run 12 of them and fill-in driver William Lucas run the other, and it saw the NS # 14 ARRMA Australia / Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares supported Triple X car finish on the feature-race podium on six occasions.

When it comes to season highlights for the Bohud Racing team, Michael Stewart picked up two feature-race wins – Dubbo Speedway and Canberra’s ACT Speedway – ran second in the NSW Title behind Lachlan McHugh and finished second in the final point standings of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship at Toowoomba Speedway. Looking over the season’s performances for Stewart, he finished inside the top-five on nine occasions out of the 12 race meetings he contested, which was particularly impressive considering the limited amount of race meetings he ran compared to many of his main rivals who ran well over 20 race meetings.

Stewart was rapt to have picked up the win on home soil at ACT Speedway, where Sprintcars returned to the Canberra region for the first time in nearly 30 years, and he was very pleased to have bounced back from his previous meeting disappointment at Sydney International Speedway, when he crashed out while leading, to finish second behind Jock Goodyer in last season’s season finale at Sydney International Speedway.

One of the strong points for the Bohud Racing team was their consistency throughout the night, and it saw Stewart win a total of five heat races and five minor podium finishes in heat races during the season, which earned him good starting feature-race positions. In the return to action at Sydney International Speedway in March, Michael had one of his most disappointing qualifying performances, where he started the feature race from position 18 and then went on to charge his way through the field in impressive fashion to narrowly finishing just off the podium in fourth behind Jordyn Brazier.

Another season highlight for the Bohud Racing team occurred in January of this year at Nowra Speedway while regular team driver Michael Stewart was away competing over in America at the Chili Bowl Nationals and William Lucas filled in for the team. With only a handful of race meetings in a 410 Sprintcar to his name, Lucas well and truly exceeded expectations to be a standout performer on the night and he went on to finish second in the feature race. Earlier in the night, he scored the opening heat race win, which was the first ever win for Lucas in 410 Sprintcars.

Despite their being more highs than lows during the season, apart from having the feature-race win at Sydney International Speedway in April slip through his fingers, the Bohud Racing team had a challenging debut at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway in Victoria for

the two nights of the Australian Championship. Heading into one of the biggest 410 Sprintcar events on the season calendar having not driven the Bohud Racing team car in nearly two months, Stewart struggled, but he and the team fought on and went on to finish the second and final night with a top-10 finish in the B main after they had transferred out of the C main.

With the 2023-24 season now at an end, the Bohud Racing team and Stewart are now turning their attention to getting ready for their 2024-25 season campaign.

QUICK 2023-24 SEASON STATS

Feature Races

1st: x 2

2nd: x 3 (Stewart x 2 and Lucas x 1)

3rd: x 1

Top 5s: x 4

Heat Races

1st: x 6 (Stewart x 5 and Lucas x 1)

2nd: x 4 (Stewart x 3 and Lucas x 1)

3rd: x 2

If you haven't already, be sure to grab your Bohud Racing / Michael Stewart merchandise, which is currently at a discounted rate of 30%, via our merchandise store: www.bohudracing.com.au .

The Bohud Racing team is proudly supported by the following 2023-24 season sponsors:

• ARRMA Australia

• Illawarra Truck Repairs & Spares

• Hills Truck Sales Wollongong

• Inland Petroleum

• Sloanebuilt

• Suttons Trucks Arncliffe

• AEI Insurance Broking Group

• Highside Track Apparel

• KRE Race Engines

• B&B Graphics

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

 

 

SEASON IN REVIEW: Keens Race Team

FOR the Keens Race Team, their 2023-24 season was an up and down sort of campaign in Limited Sprintcars, and although there were hard times, they never stopped trying and were on occasions rewarded for their persistence.

Leading the charge for the Keens Race Team throughout the season was Michael Keen, who managed to record a total of six feature-race wins aboard his # 95 Boyanup Cellars / Keens Truck Driver Training supported car, which included his fourth King of Wings event victory in a row at the Perth Motorplex, an emotion-charged Krikke Boys Shootout win at the Perth Motorplex and recently taking out two of the four rounds on his way to victory in the end-of-season Pilbara Speedweek Series.

Although Michael Keen had six feature-race wins to his name, he quite possibly could have doubled that figure, which saw him in winning positions only to have a range of misfortune, such as a range of mechanical issues, deny him of adding to his season winning tally. It was also this misfortune that prevented Michael of a better chance to challenge for the season long Western Australian Limited Sprintcar Series, where he went on to finish third in the final point standings.

Later in the season, Michael was joined out on track representing the Keens Race Team by his older brother Daniel Keen, who contested a total of nine race meetings in the Limited Sprintcar ranks, but he was still able to well and truly hold his own in the # 94 Boyanup Cellars / Keens Truck Driver Training supported car.

The highlights for the season for Daniel was when he was able to finish second in two feature races behind his brother, and they occurred in the Krikke Boys Shootout and the second Pilbara Speedweek Series round at Port Hedland Speedway. Like his brother, Daniel had misfortune on occasions that robbed him of being able to achieve better results.

“It has certainly been a challenging season for the whole team, but I’m very proud of them for always being there through thick and thin, as that’s what you do in speedway racing, you never give up and keep persisting,” commented Keens Race Team owner John Keen.

“Despite the misfortune, Michael showed outstanding pace all season long, and although he started the season late Daniel got going as well with some strong results, and I can’t thank all of our team sponsors, along with the boys’ nan and pop (Kaye and Paul) enough for helping the team out a few times with spare engines during the season, for all of their wonderful support.”

In typical Keens Race Team fashion, they are already counting down the days before the commencement of the 2024-25 season in October.

“It was very encouraging for our team to finish what has been a challenging season on a strong note during the four nights of the Pilbara Speedweek, and it has made us even more determined to work hard during the off season in readiness for the new season,” concluded John Keen.

SEASON QUICK STATS

Michael Keen

Feature Races

1st: x 6

2nd: x 1

3rd: x 1

Heat Races

1st: x 13

2nd: x 7

3rd: x 6

Daniel Keen

Feature Races

1st: x 0

2nd: x 2

3rd: x 2

Heat Races

1st: x 3

2nd: x 0

3rd: x 2

The Keens Race Team would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:

· Boyanup Cellars

· Keens Truck Driver Training

· Higg Built Race Engines

· D&R Machining

· Southwest Auto Detailing

· Donnybrook Panel Beaters

· Holly & Wick

· CB Graphix

To find out more about Keens Race Team, LIKE them on Facebook or FOLLOW them on Instagram by searching Keens Race Team

 

 

BRODY ROA SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE GOLDEN EMPIRE CLASH THIS SATURDAY AT KERN

(Cypress, CA, June 5, 2024) Fresh off a relaxing vacation with his wife and daughters at the river, Brody Roa returns to action this Saturday night when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series makes an appearance at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the Golden Empire Clash. It will be Roa's first USAC/CRA appearance at the track since a win on April 29, 2023. The grandstands will open at 5:00 PM, hot laps will start at 6:00, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00.

Refreshed after the family vacation, Roa will be back in Jayson May’s #8M sprint car. Two weeks ago, he steered the same car from a 9th place starting position to a podium finish when he took third at Perris Auto Speedway. Roa and May have already been to the track located adjacent to Interstate 5 one time this year. That came one month ago when the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, presented by Inland Rigging, visited the track for the first time. Fresh off a win in the inaugural USCS race across town at the Bakersfield Speedway two weeks prior, Roa qualified 10th fastest on the night and won his heat race from the second row. That established him as one of the favorites for the main event. However, before the main, Mother Nature attacked the track with two heavy rain showers that forced cancelation of the 30-lapper.

Dating back to 2021, Roa has been to Kern eight times. His busiest year at the track came in 2021 when he appeared there four times. Of the four, he won two open comp races and finished second and seventh in a pair of USAC/CRA shows. That should have been three wins and a second. He had a commanding lead in the first USAC/CRA race with five laps to go. However, the main featured a plethora of yellow flags, and that bit Roa when he ran out of fuel. He had to restart at the back and clawed his way forward to seventh in the final five laps.

The veteran Garden Grove, California driver only made one appearance at the track in 2022. That was for a USAC West Coast 360 race, where he finished 17th. Like earlier this season, in 2023, Roa’s first appearance at the track was wiped out by rain. He then came back at the end of April for the fourth win of his USAC/CRA championship season.

Saturday will be Roa’s ninth race of 2024. So far, he has recorded two wins, a third, a fourth, and an eighth. On two occasions, he did not start the main. At Cocopah on March 23rd, a broken drive shaft before his heat race knocked him out for the night. A couple of weeks later, when he was making his seasonal debut for May at the Mohave Valley Raceway, his steering wheel came off while qualifying. That sent him hard into the tractor tires that keep cars from entering the pits ending his night. The other race was the aforementioned rainout at Kern last month.

After this week’s race at Kern, Roa has a date with the USCS at one of his best tracks, the Santa Maria Speedway. It will be the grand reopening of the track that first began operation 60 years ago in 1964. One week later, it will be on to the USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway.

Adult tickets for Saturday’s race are $25.00. Juniors 6-12 get in for $10.00. Children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 13500 Raceway Boulevard, Interstate 5, and S Enos Lane in Bakersfield. The website is https://www.kernraceway.com/ and the office phone is (661) 835-1264.

The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.

Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.

@roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @simpsonracegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil

Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results

03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main

04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out

05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main

05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

 

 

Hartmann joins in Outlaws show, sights in Road America Challenge

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – For the fifth time in his three-year 410 Sprint Car racing career, Austin Hartmann embraced the opportunity to compete with the best Sprint Car racers in the world and gain valuable experience in the process, during a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-main event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31.

The Plymouth, Wis. competitor, who began his 410 Sprint Car career in 2022, turned a lap of 11.915 seconds in qualifying to finish 24th overall in the 31-car field.

Hartmann then advanced from sixth to fifth in the fourth eight-lap WoO heat race to secure a direct transfer spot into the 30-lap NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws main event for the fifth time in his burgeoning career.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient put together a consistent outing in the WoO headliner, while sticking primarily to the inside groove of the Beaver Dam Raceway third-mile facility.

Hartmann held strong for the entirety of the evening’s showcase race to claim a 21st-place finish in the 30-lap main event.

“We pulled the spare car down to get some notes on it,” Hartmann said. “The team is super happy with it. We’re excited and ready to chase a win as we head back to Plymouth this weekend for the Road America Challenge.”

The second half of the scheduled NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws doubleheader was scraped due to persistent rain and wet grounds at the Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, June 1.

Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are gearing up for Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP)

For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.

HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.

Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.

For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 9
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Gill Construction Returns as Title Sponsor for 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic Heat Races

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

ATTICA, Ohio (June 6, 2024) - As the countdown to the 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, continues, the hype and the excitement also continues, once again promising to be one of the most sought-after prizes on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign trail. As an added bonus, the nation’s finest open wheelers will battle for not only a $15,000 top prize, but the coveted Brad Doty Classic championship trophy and helmet.

The Brad Doty Classic championship trophy, a key element in the victory lane celebration, is as special as it is historic, featuring every prior winner of the Buckeye State blockbuster including the inaugural champion, “The King” Steve Kinser.

Adding to the hype and excitement is northwest Ohio’s own Gill Construction, returning to the Brad Doty Classic in 2024 as the title sponsor of the evening’s heat races. Owned and operated by Ray Brooks, and headquartered in nearby Port Clinton, Gill Construction specializes in an array of land and water services, utilizing over five decades of experience to build an extensive repertoire which includes site excavation, site utilities, demolition, trenching, and marina service.

“Ray Brooks is not only a great friend, he’s a dedicated race fan, and we’re not only privileged, but honored to have him and Gill Construction once again associated with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park,” said Brad Doty, event co-promoter. “Ray works extremely hard to grow his businesses, and he’s since transferred that dedication and hard work into racing. He’s done it all, from sponsoring local teams to owning his own operation, the most recent being the familiar No. 18 driven by Cole Macedo in 2021 and 2022. A lot of times his support is behind the scenes preferring no recognition, and that just goes to show what kind of guy he is.”

Gill Construction boasts a dynamic, diverse, and experienced workforce, guaranteed to perform and complete any task with the utmost customer satisfaction. More information is available online at https://kgcpc.com/.

Contested at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” and once again sanctioned by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, the 36th Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products will stir up Attica Raceway Park headlines on Tuesday, July 16. In routine fashion, the event will feature a full World of Outlaws program including qualifying time trials, Gill Construction Heat Races, Toyota Dash presented by Racing Optics, Callies Performance Products C-Main, Last Chance Showdown, and of course, a 40-lap main event awarding $15,000-to-win.

ABOUT GILL CONSTRUCTION:
At Gill Construction, our business specializes in site utilities and site excavation, demolition, trucking, and trenching, marina services, sea walls, pipe piling, and dredging. Our workforce is a dynamic and diverse group of craftsmen with decades of experience who are ready to perform your project while exceeding your expectations. More information is available online at https://kgcpc.com/.

TICKETS:
Reserved seats for the 36th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, are now available and can be purchased online via www.atticaracewaypark.com or by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL GILL CONSTRUCTION MEDIA:
Online home: https://kgcpc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillconstructionco

ADDITIONAL BRAD DOTY CLASSIC MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/braddoty18
Instagram: www.instagram.com/braddoty18
Facebook: www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark
X: www.twitter.com/atticaracewyprk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/attica_raceway_park

BRAD DOTY CLASSIC WINNERS:

ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
1989 - Steve Kinser
1990 - Jack Hewitt
1991 - Bobby Allen
1992 - Rained Out
1993 - Mark Keegan
1994 - Danny Smith
1995 - Randy Kinser
1996 - Dale Blaney
1997 - Tyler Walker
1998 - Jeff Shepard
1999 - Butch Schroeder
2000 - Kelly Kinser
2001 - Danny Smith (2)
2002 - Alvin Roepke
2003 - Dean Jacobs
2004 - Greg Wilson
2005 - Stevie Smith

LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK
2006 - Joey Saldana
2007 - Jac Haudenschild
2008 - Jason Meyers
2009 - Steve Kinser (2)
2010 - Dale Blaney (2)
2011 - Donny Schatz
2012 - Kerry Madsen
2013 - Donny Schatz (2)
2014 - Paul McMahan
2015 - Rained Out

ATTICA RACEWAY PARK
2016 - Donny Schatz (3)
2017 - David Gravel
2018 - Donny Schatz (4)
2019 - Brock Zearfoss
2020 - Kyle Larson
2021 - Spencer Bayston
2022 - Kyle Larson (2)
2023 - Kyle Larson (3)

 

 

Skagit Speedway

By Erik List

Alger, WA – The 360 Sprint Car division returns to Skagit Speedway on Saturday, June 8, joined by the Sportsman Sprint Car division and the Northwest Focus Midgets.

The last and only time the 360 Sprint Cars raced at Skagit Speedway this year was week two of the season when they ran with the KarMart 410 Sprint Cars and the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds. Trey Starks has the lone 360 win after he swept the night by going quick time in qualifying, winning his heat race, and taking the checkered flag first in the A-Main. Starks made the race-winning move around Colby Thornhill to lead lap seven and the rest of the race. The night also saw the Skagit Speedway debut of Levi Hillier, who finished eighth after starting 15th. Starks has the points lead over Cam Smith and Colby Thornhill with only one race in the books.

Joining the 360s will be the Sportsman Sprint Car division. Through their three races this season, there have been three different winners. Alden Ostrom won on opening night over Keira Zylstra and Chris Foster, while Kai Dixon and Jesson Jacobson have won the last two – Jacobson with the most recent win. Ostrom moved from third to the win on opening night, but Dixon and Jacobson have picked up their wins after starting first. Ostrom has podium all three times so far, finishing second in one and third in the other – Fosters has podiumed twice. Ostrom also sits atop the season points battle, with Kai Dixon nine points back and Zylstra 36 points behind.

For only the second time this year, the Northwest Focus Midgets come back to Skagit Speedway. The Midgets made their Skagit Speedway debut this year during the John Carroll Classic. Hannah Lindquist won over Alex Peck after she inherited the lead from Tanner Holm, who suffered mechanical issues. The win for Lindquist was her first win on dirt since a nasty crash at Placerville in 2019 that saw her sidelined for a year. She leads the points battle over Peck and Ashley Thompson – Peck and Thompson are three and 10 points, respectively, behind Lindquist.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!

Pits Open: 1:00 pm

Will Call opens at 3:00 pm

Gates Open at 5:00 pm

Hot Laps at 6:00 pm

Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow

Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com

 

 

CRSA KICKS OFF JUNE AT HOME OF HEROES

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Press Release By: Marty Czekala - June 5, 2024 -

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by SuperGen Products kick off the month of June at Utica-Rome Speedway Friday as part of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge.

It is the 20th time the Vernon racetrack has hosted "The Future Stars of Sprint Cars." Last year, Utica-Rome was scheduled to host two events, but the June event was washed out due to weather. Utica-Rome gets three dates this year, including the penultimate race on Short Track SuperNationals weekend.

Last year, Jordan Hutton won the lone race July 14 over Billy VanInwegen and Cory Sparks.

Here’s a look at the top stories entering the weekend.

Tune In: Action can be seen live on FloRacing, with Chris Moore filling in for Marty Czekala on the call. Expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com for $5.99 a month, featuring live timing, entry list, fantasy and results.

Last Week: A return to the Afton Fairgrounds Speedway Friday for CRSA to continue the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. With nine to go, Kyle Pierce took advantage of Jeff Trombley’s blown motor to take the lead and not back for his first win of the season, the fifth of his career.

This was a race where the one that got away came back to him. Last time at Afton, Pierce was leading when he ran out of fuel in the final laps to give up the win to Dalton Herrick.

"Anytime we can win, or even in the top 10, that's a great day for us,” said Pierce post-race. “To finally get a win is a great way to start the summer months.”

Mike Kiser finished second, while Dalton Herrick was third.

We know Drama: In the last three weeks of action, chaos has unfolded amongst the leaders in the second half the race. At Land of Legends, Matt Rotz had to hold off a hard-charging Bobby Parrow in the final laps for his first career sprint car win. Back at Weedsport, Bobby Parrow broke a rear end to give Jordan Hutton the win. Now, Friday at Afton, it was Trombley’s engine giving away to give Kyle Pierce his first win.

Trombley’s Time to Shine?: Jeff Trombley may be fifth in points entering the weekend at Utica-Rome, but he has shown that he has performed like a car capable of the podium.

To start the season at Thunder Mountain, Trombley ran second before his car caught a yuke tire, damaging the left front and ending his night. At Land of Legends and Weedsport, the No. 3a finished the race in fourth and second, respectively. Of course, the motor went south last week on his ride finishing in 19th.

But if there’s a place he could win at, it’s Utica-Rome. The four-time champion is tied with Danny Varin in track wins with two apiece. He also recorded his first and last wins in 2017 and 2022. With 13 wins, a victory would tie him on the all-time win list alongside Varin, Scott Goodrich and Josh Pieniazek.

By the Numbers: At Utica, the average car count since 2015 is over 22 cars. 47 different drivers have finished in the top five. Utica has also been known for its parity of winners, with 17 other drivers taking a checkered flag. Jeff Trombley and Jeff VanSteenburg each lead the way in top fives with six. Mike Kiser has a win and four top fives at “The Home of Heroes.” Previous winner Jordan Hutton has a pair of top fives.

From the Frontman: "What a successful month of May to get the season started as we move to June at one of Brett Deyo’s tracks! While we’re still working on rescheduling Fonda, Utica-Rome is a great facility with great racing and great food. Definitely worth coming out to the Mohawk Valley this weekend.” ~ Mike Emhof

Up Next: CRSA's first trip outside New York happens next Friday at Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, for round three of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series. Can’t make it? Catch the action live on Dirt Track Digest TV.

Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 624 pts

2. 22 Tomy Moreau -16

3. 9K Kyle Pierce -25

4. 29 Dalton Herrick -26

5. 3A Jeff Trombley -31

6. 21B Blake Warner -40

7. 28 Ron Greek -40

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -58

9. J27 John Cunningham -85

10. 99 Adam Depuy -139

I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 172 pts

2. 3A Jeff Trombley -5

3. 33 Scott Landers -6

4. 8 Dillon Paddock -9

5. 4S Johnny Smith -13

6. 53 Shawn Donath -13

7. 21Z Zach Sobotka -18

8. 99 Adam Depuy -20

9. 29 Dalton Herrick -20

10. 56V Bally VanInwegen -21

Previous Winners @ Utica-Rome

1. Danny Varin (2) 2011, 2012

2. Jeff Trombley (2) 2017, 2022

3. Steve Lapine (1) 2006

4. Matt Demitraszek (1) 2007

5. Dylan Swiernik (1) 2008

6. Jeremy Quick (1) 2009

7. Mason Olmstead (1) 2009

8. Jamie Christian (1) 2010

9. Matt Tanner (1) 2010

10. Josh Pieniazek (1) 2011

11. Chad Miller (1) 2015

12. Eddie Strada (1) 2015

13. Mike Kiser (1) 2016

14. Alysha Bay (1) 2021

15. Kyle Pierce (1) 2021

16. Darryl Ruggles (1) 2022

17. Jordan Hutton (1) 2023

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

4. 28 Ron Greek 1

Heat Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 2

4. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1

5. 88c Chad Miller 1

6. 23 John Smith 1

7. 25G Tyler Graves 1

8. 18c Dan Craun 1

9. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 33 Scott Landers 1

12. 99 Adam Depuy 1

13. 18 Timmy Lotz 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 9K Kyle Pierce 2

4. 29 Dalton Herrick 2

5. 56V Billy VanInwegen 2

6. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

7. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

9. 33 Scott Landers 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 4s Johnny Smith 1

12. 48a Alysha Bay 1

13. 77 Matt Rotz 1

14. 99 Mike Kiser 1

15. 12 Tyler Chartrand 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen +28

2. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +27

3. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

4. 9K Kyle Pierce +19

5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14

Fastest Lap

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)

3. 121 Steve Glover 1 (15.569s @ Weedsport)

4. 3A Jeff Trombley 1 (14.153s @ Afton)

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30

2. 77 Matt Rotz 20

3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

4. 28 Ron Greek 9

5. 9k Kyle Pierce 9

6. 3a Jeff Trombley 7

7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

8. 121 Steve Glover 5

9. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

Please like and follow the CRSA Sprints on Facebook and X @CRSASprints.

 

 

EDDIE TAFOYA JR. HEADING TO THIS WEEK’S SPRINT CAR PORTION OF INDIANA MIDGET WEEK

(Chino, CA, June 4, 2024) A few hours after tangling with the wall at the Ultimate Sprint Car Series race presented by Inland Rigging at the Ventura Raceway, Eddie Tafoya Jr. was at Los Angeles International Airport and hopping on a flight for this week’s Indiana Midget Week. Tuesday through Friday, the talented driver was slated to contest the sprint car portions of the four shows before returning to California Saturday morning for the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

Tafoya's trip to the Midwest was slated to kick off tonight, June 4th, at the Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis. Unfortunately, rain washed out the event. So, on Wednesday, Tafoya and his crew will head 90 miles southeast to the new surface at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Thursday will feature a longer drive to Putnamville’s Lincoln Park Speedway, which is 140 miles northwest. Friday’s journey from Putnamville to Bloomington Speedway will be a mere 40 miles.

While Tafoya is based in Chino Hills, California, he is no stranger to the three Indiana tracks he will be competing on this week. Since 2021, he has raced three times at Lawrenceburg, two times at Bloomington, and two times at Lincoln Park. Last year, during the grueling and highly competitive Indiana Sprint Week, Tafoya sat in the main events at Lincoln Park and Bloomington, finishing 18th and 19th, respectively.

After the race at Bloomington, Tafoya will embark on the longest portion of the trip. He will fly 2000 miles from Indianapolis to Los Angeles. Once he lands in L.A., he will hop into a car and make the 113-mile drive to Bakersfield for the USAC/CRA race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night.

Last Saturday, while Tafoya was racing in the Tom and Christy Dunkel Inland Rigging #17F at Ventura, his father, Eddie Sr., who was the 2016 Perris Auto Speedway Senior Sprint Car Champion, was hauling the family-owned #51T car to Indiana for this week’s races.

At last week’s USCS race in Ventura, Tafoya, 26, started in the fifth spot and finished fourth in the third heat race. That put him on the pole for the 30-lap main event. On the first two tries to start the main event, Tafoya raced into the lead. However, the first time the race began, it was red-flagged due to a crash in turn one. The second time the green flag signaled the start of the action, cars got together just past the start-finish line, resulting in a yellow flag.

On the third try to get the race underway, Tafoya again was the first car across the starting line. However, when he got to the first corner, something in his steering broke, and he became a passenger. He slid across the track, got into the wall, and tipped over. He was not injured, but the car was done for the night.

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

Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51.

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

Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2024 USAC National Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 20 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 22nd A Main

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

May 11th Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series Rained Out

May 18 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 20th A Main

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

June 1 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 23rd A Main

 

 

REIGLING BROS PRESENTS SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS AND ONTARIO TRADITIONAL SPRINTS DOUBLEHEADER AT SOUTH BUXTON

Article Credit: Peter Turford

St. Marys, Ont. (June 5, 2024) - The Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) series and the Ontario Traditional Sprints (OTS) series in conjunction with Riegling Bros. Truck and Equipment Sales are presenting racers with a unique opportunity.

On June 15, 2024 at South Buxton Speedway (also known as Southern Ontario Motor Speedway), racers and teams will be eligible to compete in both series’ features, with $500 in bonus pay on the line as well. The June 15 program at South Buxton will be set up so that all of the winged SOS events will be completed prior to the non-winged OTS events. Following the SOS feature, any teams that wish to compete in the OTS events will be allotted time to remove their wings in order to participate in the OTS portion of the evening's events (heat races and feature).

In addition to their regular pay, drivers who elect to do double-duty will also have the opportunity to earn additional bonuses through the generosity of Riegling Bros. Truck and Equipment Sales, who have added $500 into the purse. The top-finishing SOS driver in the OTS feature will be eligible for a $200 bonus, and the same will be true for the top-finishing OTS driver in the SOS feature. There will also be an bonus of $100 awarded to the driver with the best combined feature finish.

The fine print: The OTS requires any SOS team that would like to compete in their feature event to have made an honest attempt to run the OTS heat races. The heats will be after the SOS feature, thus the removal of the wings will be just a one-time thing through the course of the evening. There is no heat race requirement to run the SOS feature.

If you have registered with either the OTS or SOS, you do not have to register with the other organization to compete. Each organization will recognize each other’s registration. If you are looking to compete in both features, the driver is required to purchase two pit passes for themselves.

The SOS will allow any cast iron based engine to compete, but if it does not meet Knoxville 360 engine specs, the car(s) will start all SOS events behind all Knoxville-legal engines, even if that team qualified ahead of a Knoxville-legal engine.

The next SOS event is a twin bill with the Ontario Traditional Sprints series scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Southern Ontario Motor Speedway in Merlin, Ontario. Visit www.southernontariosprints.ca and www.southernontariomotorspeedway.com for more information.

About: The Southern Ontario Sprints series sanctioned its first race in 1996, making it one of Canada's longest-running motorsports sanctioning bodies. The Nitro 54 Variety Southern Ontario Sprints presented by Tammy Ten Media 2024 schedule will see the organization competing at five racing facilities in Canada and the United States. Visit www.southernontariosprints.ca for more information and news for the traveling winged 360 Sprint Car tour based in Ontario, Canada

SOS Media Website: www.southernontariosprints.com Twitter: @SOSsprints Facebook: SouthernOntarioSprints Instagram: southernontariosprints

 

 

ENTRIES FLY IN FOR OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS THIS NOVEMBER

June 5, 2024 – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdown has received a deluge of entries on the opening day of registrations for the 2024 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas, racing into the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 14-16. At press time, over 40 Winged Sprint Car entries were received within the first hour of registrations. 75 total Winged Sprint Cars will be admitted for the $50,000 to win purse. Midget entries are also open for the $10,000 to win purse.

Entry order impacts tire selection as well. Non-refundable entries are being accepted at OpenWheelShowdown.com until capacity is reached.

The early pre-entry list for Las Vegas already features a “who’s who” of asphalt open wheel racing headlined by 2023 Open Wheel Showdown winner Aaron Willison. The British Columbia, Canada racer will have to deal with the entire podium from 2023 with Mass.’ driver Bobby Santos and Florida’s Davey Hamilton, Jr. also registering.

Other entries of note include Washington’s Evan Margeson, Colorado’s Austyn and Bryan Gossel, and Canadians such as Jeff Montgomery, 2023 fourth place finisher Robbie Price, and Ontario’s Ryan Litt. Arie Luyendyk, Jr. returns as does Tyler Roahrig of Plymouth, Indiana. Jake Trainor will venture west from Medway, Mass. and Utah will be represented by three entries as well.

Entry is $255 for Winged Sprint Car teams and $155 for National Midget teams. Entry is free for Super Modified competitors, with over a dozen entries already received for Las Vegas.

Race teams and race fans can learn more by visiting OpenWheelShowdown.com or following the events on social media.

 

 

Blackjack aims big in High Limit’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (June 5, 2024) - To no surprise to anyone in the open wheel world, “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put together another sound performance at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, not only padding their stat book with back-to-back top-tens across a pair of divisions, but earning a top-five in the process, doing so in the Corn Belt Clash 410 sprint car finale on Saturday, June 1.

Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car and proud owner of ten top-tens in 2024, finished fifth in his top-five appearance, improving one position after starting from the outside of row three. In addition, Brown set the fastest qualifying time of the night, racing on to finish third from sixth in his respective heat race.

Brown’s 410 main event outcome concluded three spots better than one night prior, launching the weekend officially with an eighth-place score in Friday’s 360 sprint car portion of the Corn Belt Clash.

“A solid weekend for our Casey’s/FVP team at Knoxville Raceway,” Brown noted. “Still working on ways to improve. We need to get our car to be able to pass no matter the track conditions. That’s on us and we’ll do whatever we need to do to improve. Right now, our focus is on I-70 and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. It’s a great cause. Always excited for the opportunity to compete for big money, and so close to home.”

ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a big money weekend in the Midwest, all of which highlighted with the two-day Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. The RRFR finale will award a $26,000 payday.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24.

2024 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: N/A
Top-Fives: 4
Top-Tens: 10

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Finished eighth and fifth in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

 

 

Two-Race Weekend Ahead for Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders!
by Bill Wright

June 5, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders have a busy weekend planned and the weather forecast is fantastic! On Friday, June 7, the series takes to the Scotland County Speedway 3/8-mile oval in Memphis, Missouri, and on Sunday, June 9, returns to the Adams County (IL) Speedway in Quincy, Illinois!

The Sprint Invaders have run seven events in their history at the Scotland County Speedway, and has had seven different winners there. This will be their first visit in six years. Previous winners include John Schulz, Tyson Hart, Terry McCarl, Jerrod Hull, Bobby Hawks, Jeff Mitrisin and Evan Martin, so there is a great chance Friday will see its eighth different victor.

Hot laps are scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Friday, with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, with kids 7-16 $7. Kids 6 and under are FREE. Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Mods and Sport Compacts are also on the card.

Sunday marks the thirteenth time the Sprint Invaders have visited Quincy. Like Memphis, Quincy has seen its share of new winners. Twelve different drivers have visited Victory Lane, with Kaley Gharst being the only pilot with two wins. Other winners include Ricky Logan, Matt Sutton, Jim Moughan Jr., Hull, Chris Martin, Jon Agan, Joe B. Miller, Garet Williamson, Chase Randall, and last year, Paul Nienhiser.

Sunday’s hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15, with Seniors $12 and Kids 6-13 $5. 5 and under are FREE. Crates, A Mods and Crown Vics are also racing.

Nienhiser leads the series’ point race, followed by defending champion, Ryan Bunton, two-time champ Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and three-time titlist Ryan Jamison. Tasker Phillips, Tyler Lee, Dustin Clark, McCain Richards and Chase Richards round out the current top ten.

For more information on Scotland County Speedway, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Scotland-County-Speedway-100064679769588/.

For more information on the Adams County (IL) Speedway, visit
https://www.adamscountyilspeedway.com/.

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Rain)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Memphis, MO)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Quincy, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (East Moline, IL)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA)
Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA)
Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA)
Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Friday, September 27 - TBD
Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

1.    Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 656 (2)
2.    Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 638
3.    Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 620
4.    Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 605
5.    Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 599
6.    Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 590
7.    Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 580
8.    Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 560
9.    McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 508
10.   Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 493
11.   Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 438
12.   Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 396
13.   Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 371
14.   Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 364
15.   Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 356
16.   TJ Haddy, Waupun, WI, 305
17.   Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA, 224 (1)
18.   Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 202
19.   Allan Woods, Brisbane, QLD, Aust., 201
20.   Alex Vande Voort, Knoxville, IA, 200

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar
A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive
Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset
Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors
B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing
$50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental
$75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan
Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products
Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

Contingency Sponsors

Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products

 

 

Carlisle’s Keen Gaining Ground in 410 Sprint Car Competition
Port Royal, PA – June 5, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

When the 2024 race season opened in PA Posse territory, Central Pennsylvania. Kyle Keen had plans to divide his time between his 358 and 410 sprint cars.

After an early great run in his 358, leading laps at BAPS Motor Speedway, motor issues forced Keen to jump in the 410 for a few weeks. That period of time altered his plans for the season. He has now committed to the 410 program and finds himself two months into that venture, taking his lumps and learning along the way.

Gaining experience in a 410 sprint car in Pennsylvania is like learning to play baseball at the major league level but the Carlisle, PA native has held his own thus far. The first couple outings were rough but when last weekend came to a close, Keen had qualified for six of the last eight events he entered.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: May 31, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 25 cars, Qualifying 18th, Heat 7th (6), A-main 20th (21)

DATE: June 1, 2024

Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 29 cars, Heat 8th (6), B-main 6th (6), A-main 19th (24)

SMALL WINS, BIG STEPS

Keen’s weekend kicked off Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway where he turned in a qualifying lap that put him 18th of the 25 cars on hand. A closer look was even more telling. His lap was only 0.216 seconds slower than the 10th place car, a sign of not only how competitive the fields are in Central PA but also a sign of the progress the team is making with the Fine Line Auto Body, Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers, Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, Shetron Trailers, Heishman Racing Fuels, DL Lehman Construction No.17k.

Keen went on to record a 7th place heat race finish and a 20th place feature finish.

Dialing in a car under race conditions where longer races, more traffic and dirty air are the primary challenges, is always the most challenging area for a young team to develop. Keen is less than a dozen races into his 410 sprint car career, so it’s still very early for him and his team on that front.

Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, Keen’s pill draw put him in the back of his heat race lineup. He and the team struggled to overcome that and ended up running the B-main.

Keen was able to hold his own in the B-main and make the finale with a 6th place finish. He then went on to convert that 24th starting spot into a 19th place finish.

“We had better weekend and made some progress. We are starting to get a grasp on this 410 stuff. Saturday night we really hit on something that made me much for comfortable in the B-main and used it for the feature, now just have to build off of that. “, Keen said.

“Thanks to everyone who supports us! We will be back next weekend!“
UP NEXT

Keen will return to both Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway this weekend to continue building up his team’s notebook and his experience.

The team’s current plans are to race each opportunity at those two well-known facilities each weekend throughout the month of June.

Keen is racing more than ever to build his notebook and accumulate experience. It will be a journey worth watching to see what level the Carlisle, PA native reaches by the end of his first season in a 410 sprint car.

SEASON STATS

358 SPRINT CAR: 1 race, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

410 SPRINT CAR: 10 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 0 top 15’s, 6 top 20’s

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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Visit us at 85 Kutz Rd, Carlisle, PA, explore our range of trailers, or call 717-422-3446 to discuss your specific requirements.

You can also email us at shetronmfg@embarqmail.com or visit our website at shetronmanufacturing.com.

Shetron Trailers – where quality and craftsmanship meet your hauling needs!
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS

Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases: A2DPR.com/latest-news

Kyle’s Schedule: KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule

Kyle Keen Motorsports Website: KyleKeenMotorsports.com

Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook: Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports

Kyle Keen on Twitter: Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen

Kyle Keen on Instagram: Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
Fine Line Auto Body
Hess Bid / Hess Auctioneers
Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net
Shetron Trailers
Heishman Racing Fuels
DL Lehman Construction, LLC

Jeremy Zarfos Photography

2B Wrapped

4 Leaf Clover Farms

Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media

Godfrey Racing Engines

Luke Ritz Videography

 

 

Petaluma Speedway awaits SCCT this Saturday for a Sonoma County Showdown

By Gary Thomas

Petaluma, CA…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour continues a busy stretch with its first appearance of the season at the cool confines of Petaluma Speedway this Saturday June 8th.

The Sonoma County Showdown on the Adobe marks the fifth event of the campaign for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. It’s the first of two season stops at Petaluma Speedway, with a return visit occurring for the annual Adobe Cup in September.

“We’re looking forward to having the Sprint Car Challenge Tour here at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday,” commented track Promoter Rick Faeth. “It will be our first Winged Sprint Car show of the season and I know our fans are hungry for it. Hopefully everyone can come out and join us for the night.”

Petaluma Speedway is always a welcome stop for race fans around Northern California. The 3/8 mile clay oval routinely yields thrilling wheel-to-wheel competition, as lapped traffic can create some of the most hectic action of any venue on tour.

All cars that have competed at each SCCT event are also eligible for the $500 Shop Kyle Larson Bonus if they win at Petaluma on Saturday. If they can do so, it will make for a $3,000 total payday. Standard nightly payouts with the tour continue to be $2,500-to-win and $400-to-start the 24-car main event.

Aromas driver Justin Sanders leads the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings on the strength of wins at each of the first four races aboard the Dale Miller Septic No. 4sa. Sanders is fresh off a thrilling weekend sweep at the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial heading into Petaluma.

Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield has begun the SCCT season in consistent fashion and will look for his first career tour victory at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday. Fremont’s Shane Golobic, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick and Hanford’s Michael Faccinto round out the top-five in points.

Completing the top-10 going into Saturday are Garth Moore Insurance Rookie contenders Braden Chiaramonte and Austin Wood, Travis Labat, Petaluma Speedway fan favorite Andy Forsberg and Mariah Ede.

Roseville’s Colby Copeland snagged both Sprint Car Challenge Tour events at Petaluma Speedway last season and will be another favorite come Saturday.

Tickets and Details:
Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday June 8th at Petaluma Speedway. Adult tickets cost $25, while seniors 65 and older, juniors ages 12-16 and military are $22. Kids 6-11 cost $10 and those five and under are free.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1869/tickets/1405425?rKey=1569

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

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

The Petaluma Speedway is located in the southern part of the wine country at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, California. More info on the track can be found at http://www.petaluma-speedway.com

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com

More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com – Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360.

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Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events

Saturday June 8: Petaluma Speedway

Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway

 

Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Extend SCCT Winning Streak

PETERSEN MEDIA- When you’re hot, you’re hot, and right now Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports are absolutely sizzling as Sanders found himself in Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory lane for the fourth time in four events on Friday night to open the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial Weekend at Placerville Speedway.

“For whatever reason I can’t seem to qualify well at Placerville Speedway, but it’s a different story when we get to racing,” Justin Sanders said. “I had a great battle with Shane Hopkins during the feature and he did a fantastic job running the bottom and hitting his marks. I tried to stay patient and luckily I was able to get the lead back and pick up the win.”

With 40 cars checked in for Sprint Car Challenge Tour pres. by Elk Grove Ford action on Friday night, the Aromas, CA driver timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders needed to pick up the win to earn a berth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, and when the green flag flew he was hard on the throttle and jumped out front.

Pacing the field from start to finish, Sanders picked up the win and was solidly in the Dash. Pulling the ‘one’ in the redraw, Sanders put on an exhibition of speed in the Dash as he raced to the win convincingly and earned the pole for the 35-lap feature event.

When the feature event came to life, Sanders continued to do what he had done all night and that was get a great jump. Racing into the lead, Sanders began pounding the thick Placerville Speedway cushion that had built up at both ends of the speedway.

Working the high, scary side of the speedway, he soon felt pressure from Shane Hopkins who was methodically rolling the bottom groove.

On the eighth lap, Hopkins was able to get drive off turn for and take the race lead as Sanders quickly went from hunted, to hunter.

Never wavering, Sanders continued to work the cushion as they got into traffic and it turned into a very exciting battle with Hopkins. Exchanging the spot a few times over the course of the next 18 laps, Sanders powered back into the lead on the 25th circuit.

Leading the way the final 10-laps, Sanders went on to capture his fourth consecutive Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event win, and fifth straight dating back to the November season finale.

“These races are not easy to win, and this SCCT has such a strong field that shows up night in and night out,” Sanders added. “This is really a testament to how hard this team works, and an ode to all the great sponsors who put us in such a great position to be at our best.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 5, Wins- 4, Top-5’s-5, Top-10’s-5

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders continue to run with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they invade Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night.

 

 

Duke is first 2024 repeater

Ken Duke Jr. put all his experience to work, masterfully handling lapped traffic to hold onto the lead and become the first River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series repeat winner of 2024, taking the 20-lap feature for IMCA/RaceSaver cars Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway.

The hometown driver, a two-time PASS Champion and 2019 IMCA/RaceSaver National Champ, fought off a determined bid by “Nitro” Nick Sweigart of Myerstown – also seeking to become the season’s first repeat winner – and came home first by 2.617 seconds, building most of that margin in the last couple of laps after overcoming a final challenge in race traffic in his Fairfield Chevrolet/River Valley Builders/Susquehanna Valley Auto Glass #67.

The win was Duke’s second of the season and 24th in his career. He leads all active PASS competitors in victories.

The race went non-stop (there were no caution flags in any of the PASS racing Sunday), with Duke taking the checkered flag after 6 minutes and 41 seconds of incredible racing, and that made lapped traffic the defining factor. Duke had taken the lead from fellow front-row starter Dustin Young of Danville. Sweigart moved to his preferred outside line and held off Saturday night’s Port Royal Speedway winner Austin Reed of Etters for third, then took second from Young and set his sights on the leader.

Once the tail end of the field came into sight, it was apparent that the crowd was going to see a classic show between inside-running Duke and outside-running Sweigart as they navigated lapping slower cars. On a couple of occasions, that situation nearly gave Sweigart his golden opportunity.

In victory lane, Duke mentioned one instance, when two cars were battling for position in front of him, blocking attempts to pass and allowing Sweigart to close to within less than a car length. But Duke’s experienced eye spotted the narrowest of openings, and he split the slower cars to keep the lead.

It was Duke’s sixth win at his home track, where he also leads all active drivers.

Sweigart finished second, more than a second-and-a-half ahead of Reed. Drew Young of Beaver Springs, who slowly advanced from starting eighth, came home fourth, and 2023 PASS Champion Logan Spahr, driving his family-owned #14 while the Eshenaur #5 was taking a night off, was fifth. Dustin Young, who had been part of the battling within the top five most of the night, fell out late with mechanical ills.

Doug Dodson of Middletown, Kruz Kepner of Kreamer, Mike Alleman of Port Royal, Tim Iulg of Bridgeton, N.J., and Dave Brown Jr. of Aston completed the top ten.

Josh Spicer of Julian, who started 18th and finished 12th, was the W.C. Eshanaur & Son Hard Charger. Ben Miklos of Camp Hill, who finished 17th, received the VP Racing Fuels Race Ready Award after drawing the worst pill for starting position.

If there had been an overall hard-luck award, it surely would have gone to Andrew Boyer of Port Royal. After a good heat race run, he drew the worst re-start pill for the feature, then had his car break on the track as it was lining up for the main event.

Heat races for the 25 IMCA/RaceSaver sprinters on hand were won by Spahr, Reed and Sweigart.

A few drops of rain fell during the night, but it was not enough to interfere with the program, and that gave the River Valley Builders PASS tour its first successful two-race weekend of the year. In what has been a terribly wet season, PASS has now completed six of 11 scheduled programs.

Sunday’s race was the first of four straight at Selinsgrove over 12 days. Action resumes Wednesday night, when PASS will be the support division for the Super DirtCar Big Block Modifieds, which will be making their first-ever appearance at the track. Then on Saturday, a once-a-year program will present the PASS sprinters, the winged super sportsman cars, and the roadrunner stocks. Finally, on Thursday, June 13, PASS will return to join the Appalachian Late Model Speedweek program.

PASS is dedicated to the heritage of RaceSaver with stable and enforceable rules, consistent rules application and fair purse distribution paying 24th place one half of first place. Learn about our policy and how to support the series at pasprintseries.com and the heritage of RaceSaver at frenchgrimes.com. We're on social media at Facebook and X.

Results from Selinsgrove Speedway, Sunday, June 2

HEAT 1 – 1. 14-Logan Spahr; 2. 20-Doug Dodson; 3. 7-Drew Young; 4. 21-Andrew Boyer; 5. 46-Mike Alleman; 6. 97-Kenny Heffner; 7. 1M-Paul Moyer; 8. 14-Colton Moyer; 9. 87-Kyle Knopp.

HEAT 2 – 1. 34-Austin Reed; 2. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 3. 19-Kruz Kepner; 4. 25-Dustin Young; 5. 2-Erin Statler; 6. 36-Mike Melair; 7. 19K-Chris Kreider; 8. 06K-Eric Knopp.

HEAT 3 – 1. 89-Nick Sweigart; 2. 19-Tim Iulg; 3. 44-Dave Brown Jr.; 4. 01-Timmy Bittner; 5. 461-Colton Hendershot; 6. 71-Josh Spicer; 7. 47-Ben Miklos. DNS – 31Z-Zach Rhodes.

FEATURE – 1. 67-Ken Duke Jr.; 2. 89-Nick Sweigart; 3. 34-Austin Reed; 4. 7-Drew Young; 5. 14-Logan Spahr; 6. 20-Doug Dodson; 7. 19-Kruz Kepner; 8. 46-Mike Alleman; 9. 19-Tim Iulg; 10. 44-Dave Brown Jr.; 11. 01-Timmy Bittner; 12. 71-Josh Spicer; 13. 461-Colton Hendershot; 14. 36-Mike Melair; 15. 2-Erin Statler; 16. 1M-Paul Moyer; 17. 47-Ben Miklos; 18. 14-Colton Moyer; 19. 87-Kyle Knopp; 20. 25-Dustin Young (DNF); 21. 97-Kenny Heffner (DNS); 22. 19K-Chris Kreider; 23. 06K-Eric Knopp. DNS – 21-Andrew Boyer; 31Z-Zach Rhodes.

 

 

Starks Scores Fifth Victory of the Year and Fourth at Skagit Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - ALGER, Wash. (June 4, 2024) - Trey Starks powered to his fifth feature triumph of the season on Saturday at Skagit Speedway.

The win was his third of the season in the 410ci winged sprint car division at the track as he increased his lead in the championship standings to 56 points during the final tune-up race prior to the famed Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup later this month.

"We've been moving around a little and changing a few things," he said. "I think we've definitely learned on some of the things we've changed throughout the night. I'm really comfortable with where we are at."

Starks set quick time during qualifying to kick off the program before he advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race.

"All but one race at Skagit this year has had a threat of weather," he said. "We've beat all of them, but this was the closest. We had to wait 15 minutes because it was trying to rain for wheel packing so it was a wet surface. We laid down a good lap in qualifying. That was probably the fastest I've been at Skagit at least in the last few years. We were at 10.8 seconds so very fast for Skagit. It was good to know we have speed in qualifying with various conditions.

"We got a spot on the start in the heat race and fell in line. There wasn't much to be done there so we stayed in line."

Starks then redrew the No. 2 in the feature redraw to garner the outside front row starting position for the main event.

"As far as chances to win the race I don't think I could have pulled a better number," he said. "It wasn't super narrow, but was really fast with a big cushion halfway up the track. I'm not sure if I was to start back in the field we could apply that to Dirt Cup conditions because I know it'll be wider. So that was best case scenario; start on the front row, get the jump and stay out front.

"When I got to lapped cars I tried to set a consistent pace that kept me out of trouble. At one point I saw Robbie Price to my inside. That let me know I was taking it a little easy through traffic so I kicked it up a notch for a few laps until we got a caution. We were able to keep our nose clean and stay out front and come away with a win."

Starks plans to return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday for a 360ci winged sprint car race. He currently leads the championship standings in that division by 10 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

June 1 - Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 1 (2).

SEASON STATS -

8 races, 5 wins, 8 top fives, 8 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

 

 

Estenson Moves Forward at Beaver Dam Raceway and Huset's Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 4, 2024) - Tim Estenson made progress during a pair of starts last weekend.

The action began on Friday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., where he qualified 23 rd quickest before advancing from sixth to fifth place in a heat race to lock into the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series main event. Estenson climbed forward a couple of positions in the A Main to end 17 th - his season-best outing with the World of Outlaws.

"We were fast in hot laps, but got buried with the pill draw," he said. "We took what we could and there was a little driver error as I didn't hit quite the right marks I needed. That put us in a tight spot for the heat race. Luckily, we were able to move up to make the show, which makes our night easier. We were decent. The goal was a top 15 and we weren't quite able to make that. Overall, the car was in one piece and we went forward and logged more laps with the Outlaws."

Saturday's Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial finale was postponed because of rain.

Estenson ventured to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He timed in 22 nd quickest in qualifying before advancing from eighth to sixth place in a heat race. Estenson was involved in a pair of cautions during the 25-lap feature, but he was able to advance from 21 st to 15th. It was the fifth-most positions gained.

"We were buried in qualifying again," he said. "We moved forward in the heat race, but it doesn't mean much as qualifying is critical for the feature lineup. During the feature, the first caution I had a good run on a restart and a guy came to a stop. I had to get on the binders and spun out. The guys got me out rolling again. The second caution was on me. I was driving really aggressive and unfortunately spun. If we could have kept going without the incidents we could have been a top-10 car. Sometimes it doesn't go your way so we'll learn and move onto the next race."

Estenson plans on racing with the World of Outlaws on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic before returning to Huset's Speedway on Sunday. He currently ranks eighth in the Huset's Speedway championship standings - only 10 points out of fifth place.

QUICK RESULTS -

May 31 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 17 (19).

June 2 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 22; Heat race: 6 (8); Feature: 15 (21).

SEASON STATS -

11 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 4 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 9 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/estenson_tim

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702770390

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Estenson Racing

Estenson Racing is a championship-winning American Flat Track team that was founded by Tim Estenson. For more information, visit http://www.EstensonRacing.com .

"My uncle has built a championship American Flat Track program that is well-recognized around the industry," Estenson said. "He's been a huge supporter of mine and of building our dirt track team. I can't thank him and everyone associated with Estenson Racing enough for the continued support."

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

 

 

Mallett Earns Top 10 at Rush County and Top Five at Dodge City During First Weekend With Brandon Anderson Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions - DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 4, 2024) - Jordon Mallett adapted quickly to a new team last weekend during an ASCS National Tour doubleheader in Kansas.

Mallett will spend several weeks behind the wheel of the Brandon Anderson Motorsports No. 55b as a fill-in driver for Anderson, who is recovering from a broken arm. The partnership began last Friday during the Bullring Nationals hosted by Rush County Speedway in La Crosse.

"They have a good program so it's a matter of trying to get myself comfortable in the car and acclimated working with them," Mallett said. "I don't think people realize there's a lot to that. We showed up Friday and had two laps in hot laps to acclimate. Then it was time to roll out to qualify to put ourselves in position for the night."

Mallett was quick out of the trailer, setting quick time in his group and advancing from fourth to third place in a heat race. A fourth-place finish in the dash started him on the outside of the second row in the main event.

"I'm glad we were able to put down a good time and acclimate quickly," he said. "All night long, even though we were trying to figure out how to get me comfortable, we had speed. For searching as much as we were and trying to get the car comfortable for me, we had speed. That was a huge positive. The track got really hooked up and locked down in the feature more than we prepared for. All night we worked to get the car out of the track. We were too snug. The feature exemplified that. We were okay, but know we could have been better."

Mallett ended with a ninth-place result.

Saturday showcased a trip to Dodge City Raceway Park for the Steve King Memorial and once again Mallett was fast. He set quick time in his group and maneuvered from fourth to third place in a heat race for the second straight night. Mallett then placed fifth in the dash to start the A Main fifth.

"We made ourselves better all day Saturday," he said. "We qualified great again and heat raced good. We tried a couple of things to refine it and were so-so in the dash. I think we had a better car in the feature than we were able to show. We were really consistent and able to make our car do things others couldn't. I was counting on us being in dirty air, but every time we'd get to traffic and feel we could be a contender the caution would come out. Then we'd go another three or four or five laps before we got to traffic. That was the only bummer."

The fourth-place outing was his best finish with the ASCS National Tour since last August, adding to his confidence as the team will return to competition for the ASCS National Tour Speedweek June 11 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; June 13 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and June 15 at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla.

"I feel pretty good going into it," he said. "I'm comfortable. We were able to tune a lot over the course of the weekend. We had a small track the first night and a 3/8 mile track the second. We could prepare ourselves better for Speedweek."

QUICK RESULTS -

May 31 - Rush County Speedway in La Crosse, Kan. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (4).

June 1 - Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kan. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 5 (3); Feature: 4 (5).

SEASON STATS -

6 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 4 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 6 top 20s

UP NEXT -

June 11 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark.; June 13 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 14 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla.; and June 15 at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., with the ASCS National Tour

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

X: https://twitter.com/jmmotorsports14

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Awakening Events

Awakening Events is a nationwide, full service, live event company that is based in Nashville, Tenn., and Conway, Ark. For more information, http://www.AwakeningEvents.com .

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

Mallett would like to thank Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation, Water for Christ, Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Red River Rack Co., D&K Farms, Powers HVAC, DHR Suspension, Racing Optics, Triple X Race Co., KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Racing Products, DynoTech Race Engines, Hero Graphics, Hilborn Fuel Injection, ISC Racers Tape, K&N Engineering, Lone Star Super Gas (Sunoco), HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MetTec Titanium, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Fast 5 Solutions and Superior Bearing and Supply for their continued support.

 

 

Hagar Records Top Five at Talladega Short Track to Extend Streak

Inside Line Promotions - EASTABOGA, Ala. (June 4, 2024) - Derek Hagar garnered his second top-five result of the season last Thursday at Talladega Short Track during the USCS Series Speedweek.

Hagar opened the night by advancing from third to win a heat race. However, a DNF in the dash placed him sixth and started him on the outside of the third row in the main event.

"On the start of the dash we broke a shifter linkage and it popped out of gear," he said. "I came in and we got that fixed for the feature. There wasn't a lot of passing. We got up to fourth by the middle of the race, but just couldn't gain any ground. It was typical Talladega where once you get going everyone spreads out. It also went caution-free so things didn't work out in our favor."

Hagar's fourth-place finish was his ninth straight top-five run at the track dating back to 2015.

Speedweek races on Friday at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Miss., and Saturday at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Miss., rained out.

Hagar finished tied for fourth in the Speedweek standings after half of the races were cancelled because of wet weather.

Next up will be races this Friday at Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints.

"We love Crowleys Ridge," Hagar said. "I haven't been to Placerville Speedway, but I guess that's what it was based off. It's a really racy race track. It'll produce two or three-wide racing. We've had good success in every car we've ever ran there.

"And Riverside is home. We have a lot of laps around that place. Depending on what the track throws at us we figure it out and try to put on a good show for the fans. Racing in front of the home crowd with that atmosphere gets you energized."

QUICK RESULTS -

May 30 - Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala. - Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 6 (3); Feature: 4 (6).

SEASON STATS -

8 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 3 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 5 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Crowleys Ridge Speedway in Paragould, Ark., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - DynoTech Performance Race Engines

DynoTech Performance Race Engines is an engine building and performance shop based in Memphis, Tenn., and operated by Ricky Stenhouse Sr.

"Ricky has been doing our engines since the beginning," Hagar said. "We've had great success. Every time we get something from him it's reliable. It makes it easy on the pocket book knowing you have something that will last."

Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.

 

 

Kaleb Johnson Maneuvers to Podium Outing at Huset's and Top-10 Finish at Knoxville

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 4, 2024) - Kaleb Johnson tied a season-best result on Sunday with a third-place finish at Huset's Speedway.

The strong outing increased his lead in the track's championship standings to 33 points after the first four races of the season.

"It definitely builds confidence," he said. "Consistency hasn't been a strength the last couple of years. I don't like to think about the points, but I think consistency is our goal this year. So it's been nice to be consistent through the first handful of races."

The night began with an eighth-place qualifying run before Johnson won a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row. That earned a spot in the feature redraw and Johnson pulled the No. 5 to line up on the inside of the third row in the A Main.

"For going out later in qualifying I thought we laid down a solid lap," he said. "I got out front and tried to run away in the heat race. I got the win, which was good and put me in the feature redraw. The feature went pretty well. I didn't get the greatest start as I fell to seventh right away. I think I was one of the first to move up in turns three and four. That helped to carry the speed. My car got better every lap. Every time I've raced there the first 10 laps are pretty average and then the car starts to come to life the last 15 laps. We were able to climb into a podium position."

Johnson also competed on Friday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, where he drove for Dennis Gainey for the second straight weekend. Johnson was fourth quickest in his qualifying group before he placed fifth in a heat race. He capped the night by advancing from 12 th to ninth in the main event.

"I thought it went all right, especially for the way the track was," he said. "We went out after the non-wing cars so there wasn't a lot left. The top was curbed up so you had to hit your marks every lap to be fast. I got a good start to the race and was up to eighth at one point. I got passed by (Brian) Brown so I finished ninth. All in all, it was a good night to get acclimated with the team."

Johnson plans to race his car this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., during the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series before heading to Huset's Speedway on Sunday.

QUICK RESULTS -

May 31 - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa - Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 9 (12).

June 2 - Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 3 (5).

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 0 wins, 3 top fives, 8 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., for the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Sunday at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Guaranteed Rate - Mike Brudigan Home Loans

With an extensive background in banking, Mike Brudigan opened his own mortgage lending company in 1998. His many years of experience and professional affiliations allow him to handle all types of mortgage situations and to provide his customers with the best product for their need. For more information, call (605) 351-2109 or visit https://www.facebook.com/mikebrudiganhomeloans/ .

"We're really happy to have Mike on our team and for his support again this year," Johnson said. "I encourage anyone who is looking to buy a home in the Sioux Falls area to contact Mike for the best mortgage option for them."

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al's Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave's Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, FID Media, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Charges From 17 th to Third During Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Finale

Inside Line Promotions - PLACERVILLE, Calif. (June 4, 2024) - Dominic Scelzi rebounded in a big way last Saturday during the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series portion of the 33 rd annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial.

Scelzi, who ended 16 th following a late incident on Friday to open the doubleheader at Placerville Speedway, charged from 17 th to third on Saturday for his seventh top five of the season.

"I was definitely happy with our speed," he said. "We were consistently one of the fastest cars throughout the weekend."

Scelzi kicked off Saturday's show by qualifying ninth quickest in his group. He then finished where he started - fifth - in a heat race to lock into the 17 th starting position in the A Main.

"I didn't do a very good job qualifying," he said. "I got myself plugged into the curb too hard both laps and that cost us. On the first lap in the heat race cars on the front row crashed and I had nowhere to go. It wiped my front end out. We got that repaired and got back to fifth. Then we had a really good car in the main event. Every move we made worked. I was kind of everywhere. I was on the berm off turn two or way up against the curb. In turns three and four I was all over, pretty much running anywhere the guy in front of me wasn't. It was a fun race."

The run from 17 th to third earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.

The weekend started on Friday with Scelzi qualifying seventh quickest in his group. He hustled from third to win a heat race, advancing into the Sprint Car Challenge Tour dash. An eighth-place result in the dash lined him up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event.

"I got to fifth when a guy got over the cushion in turn two with about 10 laps to go," he said. "I was going to plow him so I spun myself out to try to avoid him. We restarted at the back and got a couple of positions to end up 16th. I felt pretty good before that. We were a fourth or fifth-place car. It wasn't easy to get going, but I felt we were decent. We just had some misfortune."

Scelzi plans on driving for Willie Kahne this Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

"We're going up there for Trey's wife's baby shower," Scelzi said of good friend and fellow racer Trey Starks. "I talked to Willie and he said, 'Why don't you drive my car?' I was all for it. I'm looking forward to this weekend."

QUICK RESULTS -

May 31 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 8 (7); Feature: 16 (8).

June 1 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 3 (17).

SEASON STATS -

22 races, 2 wins, 7 top fives, 7 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 20 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Whipple Superchargers

Based in Fresno, Calif., Whipple Superchargers manufactures superchargers for all types of cars. Whipple's dedication to innovative thinking, hard work, attention to detail and outstanding product performance has led to a better, American made product for the performance industry. For more information, visit http://www.WhippleSuperchargers.com .

"Whipple Superchargers are known worldwide for their business," Scelzi said. "My dad and Art Whipple are really good friends. He loves racing and when we decided to go sprint car racing he was a huge, huge factor in helping us get going."

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

 

 

Dover Excited for High Limit Racing's Eagle Nationals Next Tuesday

Inside Line Promotions - SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (June 4, 2024) - Jack Dover is eagerly awaiting one of his biggest races of the season.

Dover will pilot his No. 53 winged sprint car during the Kubota High Limit Racing's Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., on Tuesday, June 11.

"I'm pretty nervous because it's a big event with the best drivers in the country there," he said. "To make the show would be as good as winning it for me. I'd be ecstatic. It's nerve wracking, but you have to remember they are drivers, too, and you just have to do your best."

Dover has enjoyed success at Eagle Raceway, which has been one of his home tracks since he started racing sprint cars. He became the youngest Nebraska Cup winner in 2007 and he won the Eagle Nationals in 2011 when it was an ASCS event.

Dover has one start this year, but it was a good one as he was victorious during a 360ci winged sprint car race last month.

"One of the saviors is that it's my car and I'm more comfortable so that helps the confidence," he said. "It's two different things with carrying that win over. Plus, it's two different animals with 360s and 410s. But I think we could get a top 10 if my stuff is right."

Dover made the High Limit Racing main event at Eagle Raceway last year.

SEASON STATS -

1 race, 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

UP NEXT -

June 11 at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for the Eagle Nationals with the Kubota High Limit Racing series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Thorpe's Body Shop

Thorpe's Body Shop has been offering collision repair and automobile painting services to customers in Papillion, Neb., and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://ThorpesBodyShop.com .

"I want to thank Thorpe's Body Shop for making our cars look sharp every year," Dover said. "Blake, who co-owns it, has been a family friend since I can remember and we really appreciate his support of our race team throughout the years."

Dover would also like to thank Liquid Trucking, Carpet Land, Certified Transmission, Backlund Plumbing, True Trucking, Thorpe's Body Shop, Husker Diesel, West Omaha Irrigation and Lawns, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, Speedway Graphics, Phil Durst, SSS Motorsports, Speedway Engines, Spike Chassis, Sway Away, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors and Industrial Plating for their continued support.

 

 

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Post Podium Performance at Beaver Dam Raceway

Inside Line Promotions - BEAVER DAM, Wis. (June 4, 2024) - Big Game Motorsports recorded its 15 th podium result of the season last Friday during the opening night of the Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial hosted by Beaver Dam Raceway.

David Gravel qualified second quickest before he won a heat race - his 17 th of the season - to advance into the dash. He then finished where he started - fifth - to garner the fifth starting position in the main event.

Gravel used the bottom lane to charge into the runner-up position in the opening laps. He ran in that position for several laps before spending the middle portion of the race battling eventual race winner Sheldon Haudenschild. A late caution allowed the top three to restart nose to tail, but an opportunity never presented itself for Gravel to move forward.

"We had a race-winning race car right there," he said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. "What a race track. It changed. The fastest lane changed a couple times. I felt like if Carson (Macedo) just continued to run the top there and didn't dirty up my air on the bottom of (turns) three and four then I could've maybe got the lead. But that just opened up the top for Sheldon, and he was really able to rip it and make it count."

Gravel's third-place result marked his sixth straight season with a podium outing at the track.

Saturday's Jim "JB" Boyd Memorial finale was postponed to July 10 because of wet weather.

Next up for the team will be the Don Mack Classic this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., and the Big 'O' Showdown this Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn.

Gravel has earned a pair of World of Outlaws wins at River Cities Speedway, including one last year. He placed 11 th during his debut at Ogilvie Raceway last year when he was caught up in a crash.

Gravel enters this weekend leading the World of Outlaws championship standings by 30 points.

QUICK RESULTS -

May 31 - Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 3 (5).

SEASON STATS -

26 races, 8 wins, 19 top fives, 22 top 10s, 24 top 15s, 24 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic and Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn., for the Big 'O' Showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

X: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

JACKSON MOTORPLEX -

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

TICKET LINK -

To purchase online tickets for events at either Huset's Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

 

Newlin Battles Back at Williams Grove After Early Contact
Mechanicsburg, PA – June 4, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Zach Newlin kicked off his season at Williams Grove Speedway back in March with a runner-up finish but since then it has been an uphill battle to get back into the top five.

April’s events were rained out and earlier in May he struggled to two finishes outside the top fifteen.

As the month of May came to a close Friday night, Newlin was back at ‘The Grove’ in the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m aiming to get back to where the team started.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE: May 31, 2024

Class: 358 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Quick Stats: 29 cars, Heat 9th (7), A-main 12th (20)

COSTLY CONTACT

Newlin appeared to be on his way to achieving his goal at the start of the night.

The Millerstown, PA native started 7th in his heat, was up to 5th, and challenging for 4th with one lap to go when contact initiated by another car caused him to spin off turn two. Although he was able to restart, the one remaining lap was not enough to climb back into a transfer spot. He finished 9th.

In the B-main, Zach wasted no time ensuring he would put the Mansberger 21m in the show. On the opening lap he charged from 5th to 2nd, then pursued Williams Grove 358 sprint point leader Doug Hammaker for the lead. Newlin settled for the runner-up finish and a spot in the finale.

Starting deep in the 25-lap feature field, Newlin started moving forward from the drop of the green. From the 20th starting spot, he climbed inside the top fifteen by lap seven. His progress continued and culminated with a 12th-place finish.

“Moving forward a few spots in the heat and eight spots in the feature shows we made progress tonight, so we will build on that.”, Newlin commented.

UP NEXT

The next outing for Newlin in the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m will likely be June 21st at Williams Grove Speedway.

Stay tuned to Zach’s social media outlets listed below to be the first to know when schedule updates are posted!
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Zach Newlin Racing can be contacted at ZachNewlin@gmail.com.

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Post acquaints nicely in MSA Angell Park debut

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – Following a stilted start to the 2024 season due to rain and illness, Randy Post returned to action by making his first trek to historic Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Sunday, June 2.

Post, who sat out the rain-shortened Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, May 18 due to illness, turned in a qualifying time of 16.120 seconds in his first official laps on the venerable third-mile clay oval.

After starting seventh in the second eight-lap MSA heat race, the third-year Sprint Car competitor finished eighth.

After rolling off from the 22nd starting spot in the 25-lap A-main, Post drove a smooth and consistent race on a fast and rutted track surface, while preserving through four cautions and one red flag to advance six spots en route to a 16th place finish in his second MSA main event of the 2024 season.

“It was the first time for me racing a Sprint Car outside of Plymouth,” Post said. “The track was definitely different. I had never seen a track that rough. However, I can understand why a majority of people claim it to be the best track in the state. It was a lot of fun to drive and experience racing at a different track.

“As far as comparison to Plymouth, we used our Plymouth starting baseline all night with one or two adjustments,” he said. “As a driver, it taught me how to be on the gas most of the race, while using the brakes to turn. Our goal for last night was to go down there with an open mind and soak in all the information other teams would help us with. It was a huge learning experience for us and I would say we achieved our goal of going down there and having fun.”

The Randy Post Racing Team is scheduled to return to Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car action for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate 410 Sprint Car Series and PDTR Grand Nationals.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto and Oostburg Automotive.

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric

The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.

Fred's sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.

As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.

Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.

To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Saturday, June 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing

360 Sprint Car

2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 2

Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 3

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 0

Top Five A Main Finishes – 0

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0

Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1

Heat Race Victories – 0

Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Pokorski focuses forward after Angel Park setback

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – A promising start ended with a disappointing conclusion for Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.

The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer opened up the event on a strong note by qualifying fourth overall in the 23-car MSA field with a lap of 14.228 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

After lining up second in the third eight-lap MSA heat race, Pokorski held his position to finish in the runner-up spot to gain the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap MSA main event.

In the early laps of A-main action, the West Bend, Wis. driver searched for a comfort groove on the extremely rough track surface. After falling back to 10th in the running order, Pokorski worked his way back up to eighth through the course of four separate caution and red flag periods.

On lap 20, the 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner, got sideways in turn four after hitting a pair of treacherous ruts before collecting Bill Taylor.

The contact ended Pokorski’s night with heavy damage to his No. 4 Akright Auto machine. He was credited with a 17th-place finish.

“We had a very solid night going in qualifying and the heat race,” Pokorski said. “The track was very rough all night all night. In the A-main, I was racing closely with someone and just missed my entry to the corner. I bobbled over one rut and collected the car just in time to hit another rut, which sent the car a little too sideways. Unfortunately, Bill Taylor was collected and we both tore up our cars pretty good.”

A scheduled Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, June 1 at The Plymouth Dirt Track was canceled due to rain.

Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team are scheduled to compete with the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars as part of the fourth annual Road America Challenge on Saturday, June 8 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The event, which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car series and PDTR Grand Nationals, will have grandstand gates opening at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track” action commencing at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to welcome Petersen Septic Systems back as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Since opening its doors in Valders, Wis. in 2012, Petersen Septic Systems LLC has provided premier septic tank service and the most reliable septic system installation and repair in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the surrounding Lakeshore area.

“We offer our services to industrial, institutional, residential, new construction, commercial and municipal accounts,” Petersen Septic Systems Owner David Petersen said. “Customer service is our utmost priority. We do every job as it was in our own homes. Our experience is second to none in the area. Prior to opening the business, I worked for Tuschl Septic Systems from 2004 until owner Chuck Tuschl retired.”

The list of regular services Petersen Septic Systems offers includes septic pump repairs, test drilling/test boring, sewage treatment systems, septic tank removal, septic tank installation, water line repair, oil testing and perc testing.

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”

Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.

Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

 

Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award Highlights Tough Weekend for Andy Forsberg

PETERSEN MEDIA: Entering this past weekend’s Dave Bradway Jr Memorial event at Placerville Speedway with three consecutive strong weekends under his belt, Andy Forsberg had hopes of another good weekend but when it was all said and done a tough weekend was highlighted by a very cherished Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award on Saturday night.

“It was not a great weekend result wise, but finally winning the Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award on Saturday night was definitely something that I will look at as a career highlight,” Andy Forsberg said. “Mike Avilla was a huge supporter of us in Northern CA before his passing, and he was just a good person. We had some good times, and to win this in his honor is something I’ve been trying to do since it’s inception in 2012.”

The double header weekend featured Sprint Car Challenge Tour action on Friday night and NARC competition on Saturday.

Friday night’s SCCT show saw 40 cars pack into the pit area and Forsberg kicked the night off by timing the Meridian Cameras/Pacific Highway Rentals/Oroville Tax backed No. 92 in 10th fastest in his qualifying flight.

Starting and finishing fifth in his heat race, the Auburn, CA driver locked directly into the 35-lap feature event where he secured the 20th starting position.

On the slick racing surface, Forsberg was slowly able to work his way forward as he climbed into 16th by the time the yellow flag flew. The ensuring double file restart saw him charge into turns one and two when he hooked the thick cushion that built up and ended up getting upside down. While he was okay, there were a couple of issues that were unable to be repaired in the work area and his night came to a close.

Returning to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial with the NARC series, Forsberg got off to a fantastic start with the 33-car field as he earned the Car Wash Mike Fast Time Award.

Finishing second in his heat race, Forsberg transferred into the Dash where the vaunted eight pill lined him up in the fourth row of the six-lap shootout.

Unable to improve his feature event starting position, Forsberg rolled off eighth for the 40-lap feature event, but would not stay there long.

The opening laps of the feature event slowed heavily by stoppages; Forsberg was able to pick up spots when the action was green. Working into fifth by the third lap, Forsberg jumped into fourth following an open red on the fifth lap, and worked hard for a spot on the podium.

Getting into third at the halfway point, Forsberg ran there for a pir of laps before his car started to go away and he drifted back to fifth on the 24th lap.

Searching for grip, Forsberg was able to get his wing back as he slipped into sixth. On the 33rd lap, the Auburn, CA driver tripped the cushion in turns three and four, but with how thick it was, it packed his front end with mud and brought him to an instant stop.

That also brought his night to an instant end.

“I just made a mistake there and got over the cushion,” Forsberg said. “Usually, it’s not detrimental when that happens, but with how thick it was tonight it brought me to a stop and high centered me. It was good to be really competitive in the 410ci, I just wish we could have finished the deal out.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races-14, Wins-1, Top 5’s-5, Top 10’s-6

ON TAP: After a consecutive month of double header weekends, Forsberg will solely be in action on Saturday night as the SCCT travels to Petaluma Speedway.

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

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

 

 

Tony Gomes 7th at Sprint Car Challenge Tour Portion of Bradway Memorial

PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back to action on Friday night in Placerville, CA, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports scored a seventh place finish with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour during the opening night of the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial.

“It was nice to finally have an event-free night where we didn’t have to make a trip to the work area,” Tony Gomes said with a smile. “I didn’t quite qualify as good as I needed to, but I was in a good position to race for a Dash spot I just couldn’t make it happen in our heat.”

Timing the Lund Construction/Anrak/Sam Rhodes backed No. 7c in 7th fastest in his qualifying flight with 40 cars checked into the pit area on Friday evening.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, the Modesto, CA driver chased after Luke Hayes and Justin Sanders but was unable to make any headway as he ended up finishing third which did lock him into the feature event.

On the slick Placerville Speedway surface, Gomes lined up in the sixth row for the 35-lap Dave Bradway Jr Memorial opening night feature event.

Having a solid start to the feature event, Gomes wasted no time working into the Top-10 as he jumped into ninth on the opening lap before taking over eighth on the race’s 10th circuit.

Slipping back to 10th at the halfway point of the feature event, Gomes took advantage of another’s miscue on 26th lap and was back into ninth. Moving into eighth just a lap later, he continued to press as the laps clicked off.

Working into seventh on the 30th lap, Gomes went on to cap his night off with his fourth Top-10 of the season with C&M Motorsports.

“I am very thankful that Cody and Mandi provide me such a great racecar to compete in each and every week,” Gomes added. “Big thanks to Cody, Bobby, and John for working hard and always keeping our pit area fun and loose. I am really excited that we are getting into the summer months and can get into the full swing of things.”

The C&M Motorsports team would like to thank Lund Construction, Anrak, Sam Rhodes, Alturas Tires, Swartz Diesel, Adrian Blanco Jewelry, Kings Meats, American Paving Systems, PT Shocks, Creason Enterprises, and all of their product sponsors for their continued support.

ON TAP: C&M Motorsports will be right back in action on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-5, Wins-0, Top 5’s-0, Top 10’s-4

STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with C&M Motorsports by following @PrecisonShocks or @Mandi7C on Twitter.

 

 

Tulsa Speedway, Creek County host USL this weekend

By John Rittenoure

GLENPOOL, Okla. (June 3, 2024) - It has been well over a month since the Ortco Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair last raced. However, that will change this weekend with back-to-back nights of racing.

Friday Tulsa Speedway will host the USL and Rees Moran is leading the points race after posting wins at Red Dirt Raceway and Creek County Speedway earlier this season. However, Moran only holds a five-point lead over Brock Cottrell.

The top 13 in points will earn tow money in addition to the regular payout. The top five will earn $100 each with 6-13 picking up $50.

Pit gates open at 5 p.m. Friday. Hot laps are slated for 7 followed by racing at 7:30.

Saturday the United Sprint League returns to Creek County Speedway. The top 13 in points, if they maintain perfect attendance, will once again pick up their share of tow money. In addition to tow money all drivers that race on Friday will have their Creek County draw fee waived on Saturday.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday with racing getting underway at 7:30.

USL Top 10: 1. Rees Moran, 307; 2. Brock Cottrell, 302; 3. Joshua Tyre, 291; 4. Tim Kent, 287; 5. Matt Sherrell, 279; 6. Elizabeth Phillips, 277; 7. Jimmy Forrester, 274; 8. Noah Harris, 273; 9. Justin Patocka, 269; 10. Johnny Kent, 259.

About United Sprint League

Owned by Michael Tyre, the USL sanctions 360 two-barrel / 305 non-wing sprint car events throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states with goals of supporting sponsors and providing fans the the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of non-wing sprint car racing.

Website: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1794.

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

About Ortco Inc.

Ortco Inc. manufactures qualify oilfield parts from American made bar and shaped steel on computerized CNC machinery. Products are then Heat Treated, coated for rust prevention, and warehoused for shipments across the globe. Ortco also utilizes high quality investment castings for safety clamps and various tongs.

Website: http://OrtcoInc.com.

United Sprint League Marketing Partners

Ortco, Inc., Same Day Auto Repair, Speed Stix Shocks, D&G Contracting, DFR Discount Tire, Passing Points Podcast, Kent Fireworks, Hoss Media.

 

 

Many Winners and Tight Points Battles Highlight Start to the Huset's Speedway Season Entering Frankman Motor Company Night This Sunday

Inside Line Promotions - BRANDON, S.D. (June 3, 2024) - Parity has been paramount throughout the first handful of races at Huset's Speedway this season.

There have been 11 different feature winners in a dozen main events thus far and the championship battle is less than a dozen points in two of the three premier divisions heading into Frankman Motor Company Night this Sunday.

The closest contest is in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks as the top nine drivers are within nine points of each other. Tim Dann currently leads the championship standings with a four-way tie for second between John Hoing, Zach Olivier, Matt Steuerwald and Cory Yeigh all six points behind Dann.

Tyler Rabenberg is atop the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series standings by 11 points over Brady Donnohue. Dusty Ballenger is one point behind Donnohue with Shayle Bade 15 points out of the lead and Brandon Halverson 18 points behind Rabenberg.

Kaleb Johnson has built the biggest lead with a 33-point advantage in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars. Christopher Thram ranks second with Sam Henderson four points behind him. Mark Dobmeier is 43 points out of the top spot and Justin Henderson is one point behind Dobmeier.

Yeigh became the track's first repeat winner of the season last Sunday when his second triumph of the year came during the 10 th A Main. Other winners this year include: Tyler Drueke, Tim Kaeding, Anthony Macri and Daison Pursley in the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars; Brylee Gough and Olivier in the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks; and Ballenger, Monty Ferriera, Andrew Sullivan and Cole Vanderheiden in the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Sunday.

Adult tickets are $20 at the gate or $17 if purchased in advance. Tickets for students 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

2024 HUSET'S SPEEDWAY WEEKLY DIVISION FEATURE WINNERS -

Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars :

Tyler Drueke- 1(May 19); Tim Kaeding - 1 (May 27); Anthony Macri - 1 (June 2); and Daison Pursley - 1 (May 26)

Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks:

Cory Yeigh - 2(May 26 and June 2); Brylee Gough- 1(May 19); and Zach Olivier - 1 (May 27)

Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series:

Dusty Ballenger- 1(May 19); Monty Ferriera - 1 (May 27); Andrew Sullivan - 1 (June 2); and Cole Vanderheiden - 1 (May 26)

UP NEXT -

Sunday for Frankman Motor Company Night featuring the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Car Series

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com

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

X: http://www.twitter.com/HusetsSpeedway

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HusetsSpeedwaySD

HUSET'S SPEEDWAY -

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

 

 

SCCT Top-5 Highlights Bradway Weekend for Cole Macedo

PETERSEN MEDIA- Spending his weekend in Placerville, CA competing with the both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the Northern Auto Racing Club, Cole Macedo recorded a fifth place finish on Friday night before a hard fought 11thplace finish on Saturday.

“It wasn’t the weekend that we had in mind, but it wasn’t for lack of effort,” Cole Macedo said. “Friday night the only really thing that hurt was a bad Dash draw, but on Saturday I put us in an early hole qualifying.”

The weekend came to life on Friday night as the Sprint Car Challenge Tour pres by Elk Grove Ford took center stage at Placerville Speedway to open up the annual Dave Bradway Jr Memorial.

Macedo got the weekend underway by timing the Tarlton and Son Inc./Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions/Executive Auto Sales No. 21 in second fastest in his qualifying flight.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Macedo battled hard with Michael Faccinto for the top spot which was an automatic berth on the front row of the Dash if he could get to it. Battling tooth and nail with Faccinto, Macedo ultimately ended up second and still earned a Dash spot for his efforts.

Pulling the eight in the redraw, Macedo went eighth to sixth in the Dash and that ultimately lined him up in the third row for the 35-lap feature Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event.

On the slick racing surface, Macedo lost a couple of spots in the early laps and found himself trapped back in eighth and ninth for much of the feature event. With eighth laps to go, he was able to make a couple of swift moves and work into fifth late in the feature event.

When the dust settled, Macedo held the position and capped the opener off in fifth.

Saturday night saw the attention turn to the Northern Auto Racing Club as the 410ci’s took over for the Saturday night finale.

Getting off to a big of a tough start on Saturday, Macedo timed in 11th quickest in time trials as he fought a thick cushion that his built up early in the night. Finishing sixth in his heat, Macedo was forced into the ‘B’ where a fourth place finish put him in the 40-lap Dave Bradway Memorial feature event.

Lining up shotgun on the field, Maced did a great job of keeping his nose clean as the early goings of the race were mired by numerous stoppages.

Once things were able to get into a rhythm, Macedo was able to work his way forward as he slowly worked towards the Top-10.

Getting into 10th with five to go, Macedo was up into ninth a lap later before a slight misstep saw him fall back to 11thwhere he ultimately finished.

“It was just a tough weekend, but like I said, the guys worked hard and we kept at it,” Macedo added. “Super thankful to both the Tarlton and Dyson families for supporting our race team so much and putting us in a great spot to be competitive each night we check into the pit area.”

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

BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 13, Wins: 2, Top 5’s: 10, Top 10’s: 11.

ON TAP: Cole Macedo and Tarlton Motorsports are idle this week, but they return to action in a big way as they will reunite with the NARC Series for Northwest Speedweek which kick off on June 12th at Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford, OR.

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

 

 

Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports Extend SCCT Winning Streak

PETERSEN MEDIA- When you’re hot, you’re hot, and right now Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports are absolutely sizzling as Sanders found himself in Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory lane for the fourth time in four events on Friday night to open the Dave Bradway Jr Memorial Weekend at Placerville Speedway.

“For whatever reason I can’t seem to qualify well at Placerville Speedway, but it’s a different story when we get to racing,” Justin Sanders said. “I had a great battle with Shane Hopkins during the feature and he did a fantastic job running the bottom and hitting his marks. I tried to stay patient and luckily I was able to get the lead back and pick up the win.”

With 40 cars checked in for Sprint Car Challenge Tour pres. by Elk Grove Ford action on Friday night, the Aromas, CA driver timed the Anrak/Thompson’s Family of Dealerships/North County Plastering backed No. 4SA in fifth fastest in his qualifying flight.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, Sanders needed to pick up the win to earn a berth in the High Sierra Industries Dash, and when the green flag flew he was hard on the throttle and jumped out front.

Pacing the field from start to finish, Sanders picked up the win and was solidly in the Dash. Pulling the ‘one’ in the redraw, Sanders put on an exhibition of speed in the Dash as he raced to the win convincingly and earned the pole for the 35-lap feature event.

When the feature event came to life, Sanders continued to do what he had done all night and that was get a great jump. Racing into the lead, Sanders began pounding the thick Placerville Speedway cushion that had built up at both ends of the speedway.

Working the high, scary side of the speedway, he soon felt pressure from Shane Hopkins who was methodically rolling the bottom groove.

On the eighth lap, Hopkins was able to get drive off turn for and take the race lead as Sanders quickly went from hunted, to hunter.

Never wavering, Sanders continued to work the cushion as they got into traffic and it turned into a very exciting battle with Hopkins. Exchanging the spot a few times over the course of the next 18 laps, Sanders powered back into the lead on the 25th circuit.

Leading the way the final 10-laps, Sanders went on to capture his fourth consecutive Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event win, and fifth straight dating back to the November season finale.

“These races are not easy to win, and this SCCT has such a strong field that shows up night in and night out,” Sanders added. “This is really a testament to how hard this team works, and an ode to all the great sponsors who put us in such a great position to be at our best.”

The Dale Miller Motorsports team would like to thank Anrak, Thompson’s Family of Dealerships, North County Plastering, Triple X Race Co., Dale Miller Septic Inc., Smith Titanium, Frank’s Body Shop, Fisher Racing Engines, Walker Performance Filtration, ADCO Custom Driveline and Exhaust, Hair by Lovleen, Factory Kahne Shocks, Vortex Wings, TJ Forged Wheels, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, and A.R.T. Speed Equipment for their support.

BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 5, Wins- 4, Top-5’s-5, Top-10’s-5

ON TAP: Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders continue to run with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as they invade Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night.

 

 

Dietrich continues winning ways with Sunday Selinsgrove triumph; Ohio Sprint Speedweek begins Friday

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 3, 2024) – Success continues to be the underlying theme for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only securing three consecutive top-ten scores in their recent three-race sweep through Central Pennsylvania, but accumulating two podiums and a victory in the process, the triumph occurring in a Sunday stop at Selinsgrove Speedway on June 2.

The Selinsgrove victory, Dietrich’s sixth triumph of the season and worth $5,000, lined up to be a perfect case of redemption, as he was denied by one position just one night prior in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute worth $10,119-to-win. Double-D did his best to grab a hold of the five-figure payday, but Troy Wagaman Jr. held strong, keeping Dietrich at bay even when the Gettysburg native attempted a last corner dive through turns three and four.

As noted, it was a three-for-three weekend for Dietrich in the top-ten category, opening action with a ninth-place score at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 31.

“We wanted that win at Lincoln, but getting the ‘W’ last night at Selinsgrove is a pretty solid consolation prize. It’s been a pretty incredible few weeks. We’ll work to keep this going through Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, No. 48 sprint car, said. “Just hats off to the entire team, and to our fans. They hung tough through the bad times and now we get to celebrate the good times. See everyone in Ohio.”

COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate beginning at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 6 Top-Fives: 18 Top-Tens: 21

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500). Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Steve Smith Tribute on Saturday, June 1. Won at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 2.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com

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

 

Thiel with WoO top-ten at Beaver Dam; Davenport, IRA double all on the table
Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 3, 2024) – A weather shortened weekend for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, but nonetheless, success was still the overall outcome, concluding his one-night stay at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with a top-ten result against the Greatest Show On Dirt. Thiel, who is still chasing a first-ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series score, finished tenth in his top-ten appearance, maintaining his place within the feature frontrunners after starting one position better.

Dubbed the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial, Thiel’s Beaver Dam preliminary effort included the 13th-fastest qualifying time of 31 entries, followed by a third-place finish during heat race competition.

“We wanted another shot at them on Saturday, but we’ll take our Friday results and move forward,” Thiel, ace of the Gibbsville Cheese, Professional Plating Inc, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Total Restoration Services, Scott Thiel Builders, Lift Pro, Schmidts Landscaping, Complete Water, Iron Buffalo Saloon, GRP Motorsports, Lake Home Retreats, Elliott Family, Diamond Pools, No. 73 sprint car, said. “A great effort by this entire team. It’s been a challenge to find some rhythm this year, but we’re getting there. Taking things one race at a time is the key.

“We’re keeping an eye on the weather with a chance of making the trip to Davenport tomorrow,” Thiel added. “If that doesn’t work out, we’ll see everyone at Plymouth and Angell Park.”

ON DECK:
Scotty Thiel and Team 73 will continue their 2024 campaign with a High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series program at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 4, followed by back-to-back IRA Outlaw Sprint Series starts at Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway on June 8-9. Thiel’s visit to Davenport is weather pending.

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 1
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 4

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned first victory of the season in an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series start at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws in Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial on Friday, May 31.

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: www.twitter.com/scottythiel64
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottythiel64
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottThielMotorsports

 

Westfall consistent in two-day Knoxville Raceway visit

Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

FOREST, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – It was a weekend to be proud of for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, eventually capping Knoxville Raceway’s Corn Belt Clash with not only speed, but consistency, collecting back-to-back 12th-place scores and a heat race victory to boot. Westfall’s weekend at the Sprint Car Capital of the World will prove vital, as the annual Eastern Storm, featuring six programs in 2024, is set to launch in just over a week.

As expressed, Westfall, ace of Ray Marshall’s Buckeye Machine Fabricators Inc, Hempy Water, DPI Ink, Wix Filters, Rod End Supply, Allstar Performance, No. 33M sprint car, finished 12th in each of his weekend outcomes, kicking things off with a heat race victory on Friday, May 31. Although feature results were exactly the same, it was Saturday’s that proved to be the most notable, advancing four positions after starting 16th on the Corn Belt Clash finale lineup.

“It’s always great getting back to Knoxville. It’s the Sprint Car Capital of the World for a reason and we were thrilled for the opportunity to get back there,” Westfall noted. “We have a little bit of a break before we get things going with the Eastern Storm. Kinda like Knoxville, we enjoy the opportunity to visit Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It’s a special place to race and the fans are really passionate. It should be a great trip.”

ON DECK:
Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports will continue their 2024 USAC National Sprint Cars campaign with the six-race Eastern Storm set to commence June 11 at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania.

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

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

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

STATS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 1
Top-Tens: 4

HIGHLIGHTS:
Finished sixth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday, February 15. Finished fifth in USAC National Sprint Cars start at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, May 3. Finished tenth from 17th at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday, May 10. Finished tenth at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22. Finished 12th at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1.

 

 

Wilson 11th with Greatest Show On Dirt; Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate ahead ByTyler Altmeyer Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – A last minute plan to join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, certainly paid off for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, not only qualifying for Friday’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial main event, but racing on to finish 11th; a two spot jump after starting 13th for the 30-lap contest.

For Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, the A-Main outcome was a perfect momentum kick, set to continue his 2024 campaign with nine straight days of FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition commencing Friday, June 7, at Attica Raceway Park. Certainly no stranger to Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Wilson is a former event champion, securing his first and only Speedweek title in 2015.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature stepped in and ruined the $20,000-to-win Jim Boyd Memorial finale at Beaver Dam Raceway; the event has been postponed until July 10.

“Feels good to get back to Beaver Dam with the World of Outlaws. It really wasn’t our intended plan, but things just kinda worked out and we were happy to make the trip. It would have been better to get both nights in, but it was a nice momentum and scenery change heading into Speedweek,” Wilson explained. “A big thanks to everyone who helped us get back into race mode for the weekend. We’ve had some off track bad luck, but we’re hoping a solid Speedweek will help us wash the slate clean and really get the second half of the year rolling in the right direction.”

ON DECK: If all goes according to plan, Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a full FAST on Dirt Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate beginning at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 7.

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

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

Associate Partners: SandRidge Custom, CJMM, Conkle Chiropractic

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

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

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

2024 STATISTICS: Top-fives: 3 Top-tens: 5 Wins: 0

 

 

Chris Andrews with momentum shift at Attica; Multiple Ohio Sprint Speedweek rounds ahead
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

SANDUSKY, Ohio (June 3, 2024) – The 2024 season has been a rocky one for Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing, but despite the ups and downs, the team out of Sandusky, Ohio, is finally beginning to find some rhythm, collecting their first top-ten result of the season in a Friday night Ohio Sprint Speedweek tune-up at Attica Raceway Park.

Andrews, driver of his own Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, No. 15C sprint car, finished eighth in his top-ten appearance, kicking-off the evening program with a four-spot jump from seventh to third during heat race competition. As hinted, the Friday night outcome was important on two fronts, not only padding Andrews’ 2024 stat sheet, but giving the northwest Ohio native a key surge of momentum – just in time for FAST on Dirt’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule that is set to launch Friday, June 7, at Attica Raceway Park.

Although unable to repeat top-ten success, Chris Andrews concluded his recent weekend of competition with a 15th-place score at “The Track That Action Built” on Saturday, June 1, launching his preliminary effort with the fastest overall qualifying time.

“A lot of high points this weekend, and we’ll take it. A great way to roll into Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” Andrews noted. “As of now, we’re going to enter four of the nine nights, but that could change pending how things kick-off at Attica on Friday. If things start off on the right foot, we may hit a few more. It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about Speedweek.”

ON DECK:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with multiple rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring FAST on Dirt, set to take part in competition at Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, and Millstream Speedway.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Chris Andrews and Chris Andrews Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Ohio Truck Sales, OTS Truck Centers, Fleet Capital, Cintas, Kenworth of Cleveland, Toledo Spring, NAPA Fremont Auto Parts, Burdue Insurance, TruckParts4U.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndrewsRacin
X: https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews15C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisAndrews15C/
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.chrisandrewsracing.com.

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

2024 STATISTICS:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 1

 

The Boss hard charges in Lincoln’s Steve Smith Tribute; Back to the Pigeon Hills June 8
Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

HANOVER, Pa. (June 3, 2024) – It was a fabulous effort at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway for JJ Loss and JKL Racing, not only improving six positions to secure their top result of the season, but “The Boss” out of nearby Hanover, Pennsylvania, simultaneously secured the evening’s hard charger award – awarded to the competitor who advances the most feature positions.

In all, a sound Steve Smith Tribute effort for the 17-year-old, transferring through his respective heat race before starting 17th on the $10,119-to-win grid. Loss and his family-owned operation raced on to finish 11th in the 35-lap contest, already aiming for more, and better, when they return to the Pigeon Hills on Saturday, June 8.

“Overall, just a great effort all night long. We had to dig ourselves out of a hole, but it all worked out and I’m proud of what we accomplished,” Loss, driver of the Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade, No. 67 sprint car, said. “An up and down year for us in some respect, but we’re a young team. The bad comes with the good, but we’re never down and out. We’re having fun and that’s the most important thing.”

ON DECK:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with a return visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 8.

SPECIAL THANKS:
JJ Loss and JKL Racing would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Next Level Signs & Graphics, Your Hometown Agents – Colby Jacobs & Neil Reichart Team, Diversified Cuts, Wolf’s Plumbing LLC, Capitol Renegade

Product Support: Radical Race Gear, Competition Suspension Inc, Journey Transport, CR Helmet Graphics, Keizer Racing Wheels, Smith Titanium, Diversified Machine (DMI), DMY Performance, Moose Blocks, Randy’s Electrical

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
Those seeking marketing opportunities with JJ Loss and JKL Racing can do so by contacting the team directly at jklracing67@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Be sure to follow JKL Racing online, as well as on social media:
Website: www.jklracing67.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JKLracing67
X: www.twitter.com/jklracing67
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jklracing67
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jklracing67
News: www.fullyinjected.com

 

 

Eliason notches top-ten at Lawrenceburg; Big money week ahead for High Limit Racing

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) notched another mark in the High Limit Racing top-ten column during the recent weekend, doing so on the highbanks of Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31. In all, a sound performance for the Visalia, California, native, timing in fourth-quick overall before finishing second in his respective heat race.

Eliason, who now owns 15 top-tens on the season, raced on to finish sixth in Lawrenceburg’s $12,000-to-win River Rage, advancing one position from the inside of row four.

Despite eventually concluding their weekend with a 15th-place outcome at Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, on Sunday, June 2, Eliason and RSR are eager and ready to move forward, aiming big at a major money week through the Midwest beginning Tuesday, June 4, at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa.

“A solid Friday effort for everyone at Ridge & Sons Racing. Didn’t have the outcome we wanted at Butler on Sunday, but there’s plenty ahead to focus on,” Eliason, driver of the Commercial Edge, NDT New Direction Transport LLC, Ridge Development, North Ridge Development, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, B And L Holdings, No. 8 sprint car, expressed. “A lot of money on the line in upcoming visits to Davenport and I-70. A few wins would be a great and obvious momentum shift for our team.”

ON DECK: Ridge & Sons Racing and Cory Eliason [No. 8] will continue their 2024 High Limit Racing campaign with a big money week across the Midwest, kicking things off with a $20,000-to-win Midweek Money Series event at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 4, followed by the two-day Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. The RRFR finale will award a $26,000 payday.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS: Highlighted “Battle at the Bay” at East Bay Raceway Park with 19th-place finish on Monday, February 12. Finished ninth (HL) at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, on Thursday, February 22. Finished ninth in Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree (WoO) on Monday, March 4. Finished third at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 22. Earned first victory of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 24. Finished sixth from 15th at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, March 29. Finished tenth at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Finished tenth at Southern Oklahoma Speedway and Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Finished seventh in back-to-back High Limit Racing starts at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Finished fourth in Kokomo Speedway’s High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series event on Monday, May 13. Finished second at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Finished fourth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24. Finished 12th in $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Finished sixth at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Friday, May 31.

Stats: Wins: 1 Top-Fives: 5 Top-Tens: 15

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

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

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

 

 

Reutzel continues consistent ways at Knoxville Raceway
ByTyler Altmeyer
Jun 3, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – Two days at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, resulted in back-to-back top-five scores for Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), doing so during the facility’s Corn Belt Clash (featuring the USAC National Sprint Cars) on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1.

Concluding as his top result of the weekend, Reutzel, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, No. 87 sprint car, kicked-off his two-day campaign at the Sprint Car Capital of the World with a 360 sprint car start on Friday, May 31, capping the event with a runner-up finish to local standout, Jamie Ball. The Clute, Texas, native rallied big in the final two circuits, claiming third with three to go and eventually second on the white flag lap. Unfortunately, Ball was too strong and too far gone.

Just one night later, Reutzel and RSR finished fourth in the 410 sprint car portion of the weekend program, maintaining their place within the top-five after starting just two positions better. With all results considered, “A-Aron” is currently second in the Knoxville Raceway 410 standings, trailing Altoona, Iowa’s Austin McCarl by a mere two markers. Impressive enough, Reutzel and RSR now own 16 top-ten scores on the season, 14 of which within the top-five including five triumphs.

ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with a busy week across the Hawkeye State, kicking things off with a visit to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for a High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series program on Tuesday, June 4, followed by a return visit to the famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 8. The High Limit Midweek Money Series “Duel at Davenport” will award a $20,000 top prize.

2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1.

Stats:
Wins: 5
Top-Fives: 14
Top-Tens: 16

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

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

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

 

 

SUMMER MONTHS JUNE AND JULY HEAT UP WILMOT RACEWAY SCHEDULE

(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, June 2, 2024)--The unofficial start of summer has begun with Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season getting into full swing.
A sun drenched crowd was treated to an outstanding performance by the Monster Truck Throwdown special event on a reset Sunday afternoon, June 2, after rains washed out the originally planned event on June 1.
Action on the 3/8-mile banked oval resumes on Saturday, June 8 with Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway featuring 11-75 IRA Lightning Sprints, Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints Powered by Gandrud Performance earning Catalyst Exhibits Wilmot points as well, plus B&L Office Furniture powered by Great American Tire & Auto Repair Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars and Liftpro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet/Hepfner Racing Products Wings 604 Crate Engine Winged Sprint Cars.
June 8 Grandstands open at 5 pm with on track activity at 5:30 pm followed by racing at 6:45 pm. Grandstand admission is $15.00 for everyone ages 13 & Over, ages 12 & under admitted free. Pits open at 3 pm with all pit passes $30.00. For updates phone track side race line 262-862-2090 or check official website wilmotraceway.com or track Facebook page.
Newly opened Culver's of Paddock Lake hosts a motorsports and street vehicle Cruisin' Night 4 p.m. until dark Wednesday, June 12. Youngsters are invited to bring the family to see competitors from Wilmot Raceway and other area racing facilities display their machines allowing an up close and personal look.
Let's Go Racing Motorsports Report hosted by Mike Babicz will be broadcasting its podcast live from the show on 216TheNet and Let's Go Racing Facebook pages along with 216 Creator Studio You Tube.
Starting off a twinbill for Father's Day weekend Friday, June 14 is Badger Truck & Tractor Pull with Combine Demolition Derby.
Bumper to Bumper IRA Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars return highlighting the Father's Day Spectacular Saturday, June 15 plus WingLESS Sprints, Unified Street Stocks and Bandits.
USAC National Sprint Cars make their only appearance of the season at the historic Wilmot oval on Saturday, June 22. Wilmot/Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints along with IRA Lightning Sprints round out the one of a kind all sprint car spectacular program.
Saturday Night Thunder closes out the schedule for the month on June 29 featuring Lightning Sprints, IMCA Modifieds in their only scheduled appearance of the month, Street Stocks and Bandits
Carload and Fireworks Night is Wilmot's pre-Independence Day Holiday event Tuesday, July 2. Winged 604 Crate Powered Sprint Cars, WingLESS Sprints and Bandits provide the on track action. Racing Roundup hosted by Jim Tretow will have a live broadcast from the Raceway.
Wilmot Raceway's Body Craft M3 Custom Graphics Pace Truck will be in the traditional Village of Antioch July 4 Parade. Several other drivers can usually be found at other area celebrations and parades.
Featuring on and off track fun and excitement starts off with a pre-race event evening party with activities and music on Thursday, July 11 to get things going for the two-day NOS Energy World of Outlaw Sprints in the Larry Hillerud Classic which features the traveling national winged warriors Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. WingLESS Sprints complete the card both nights.
Post-race Friday, July 12 will have activities and live music.
Anderson's Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast starts things off Saturday, July 13 as 11-time IRA Champion and 2023 Wilmot regular season 410 Winged Sprint Car Championship winner Bill Balog, originally from Alaska now calling Wisconsin home, has his title marketing partner head up a great way to start the day. Mid-day activities and live music will get the fans and competitors ready for the night's action.
Following a week off, Saturday Night Thunder on July 27 features an all sprint car card with wingLESS, Winged 604 crate sprints and lightning sprints scheduled.
A first for Wilmot with the World of Outlaw Late Models coming into town on a special Monday program, July 29. IMCA modifieds wind out the card.
Current unofficial point leaders heading into June are Brian Strane Jr., 14-year-old IRA Lightning Sprints competitor. Second generation competitor Rusty Egan of Round Lake Beach, IL leads the WingLESS. Kenosha's Blake Kreuser heads up the Unified Street Stocks. Joel Crowbridge of Union Grove, Scott Neitzel of Beaver Dam, Austin Orth of Salem leads the Bandits.
For information and tickets to most Wilmot Raceway events check the official track website. The World of Outlaws Sprints tickets are available at SLS Promotions site exclusively as this is a leased event and Wilmot Raceway does not handle ticket sales.
Submitted by Michael H. Babicz

 

WNY Doubleheader Kicks off June for Empire Super Sprints

By Curtis Berleue (Ransomville, NY) | To kick off the month of June, the Empire Super Sprints are set to head to Western NY for a doubleheader weekend. For the only time in 2024, the tour will make a stop at the Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, NY on Friday night and at the Freedom Motorsports Park in Delevan, NY on Saturday night.

Friday’s trip to the Ransomville Speedway will again pay tribute to Ron Lux in the 25 lap Ron Lux Memorial paying $2,000 to win. Lux competed in the supermodified division at Oswego Speedway where he was a champion, along with the USAC sanctioned sprint car events. His career came to an untimely end in 1966, as Lux succumbed to injuries sustained in a USAC sprint car crash at the age of 28.

On Saturday, the tour moves an hour and a half south to the Freedom Motorsports Park. Saturday’s event at Freedom will be one of the highest paying tour events of the season, with $4,800 being added to the purse in memory of Julia Horton. The added prize money has been distributed through the field – the A-Main will pay $4,000 to win, $600 for 10th and $400 to start! Last year at Freedom, it was Jonathan Preston who was victorious.

The weekends Cobra Coaches Dash Series dashes will pay $125 to the winner of the four lap affair each night courtesy of IndyKart Raceway Indoor Karting. IndyKart is an authentic indoor racing experience where drivers can compete in professional, fully electric racing karts at speeds of over 45mph on a European-style racing circuit.

Pricing information and a full order of events for the weekends on-track action can be found on both Ransomville and Freedoms websites and social media pages, along with on the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.

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

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

The ESS Road Ahead:

Friday, June 7 – Ransomville Speedway - Ransomville, NY ($2,000 to Win Ron Lux Memorial)

Saturday, June 8 – Freedom Motorsports Park – Delevan, NY ($4,000 to Win)

Saturday, June 15 – Evans Mills Raceway Park – Evans Mills, NY ($3,000 to win Kevin Ward Jr. Memorial Asphalt Spectacular)

 

Randall back on top at Knoxville; Duel at Davenport with High Limit next

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) - It was another weekend to remember for Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports, not only concluding their two-day sweep at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with back-to-back top-ten appearances, but securing their second 410 sprint car victory in the process, doing so in Knoxville’s Corn Belt Clash finale (featuring the USAC National Sprint Cars) on Saturday, June 1.

Randall, driver of Troy Renfro’s Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, No. 2KS sprint car, started third on Saturday’s grid, eventually working his way forward before earning command over Don Droud Jr. on lap 12. A winning theme all night long, the Waco, Texas, native launched his evening effort with an impressive two spot bump to win his respective heat race.

“You just gotta want it,” Randall expressed. “I want it so bad for myself and this whole (TKS Motorsports) team. They’ve given me one of the best opportunities I’ve had to compete at the top level. Starting in third, I was trying to be a little patient. It was super fast, and I knew lapped traffic would be my best bet. It kind of worked out for me. It just feels amazing to be standing here in Victory Lane, and we look forward to the future.”

As noted, Randall and TKS Motorsports earned back-to-back top-tens on the weekend, opening Knoxville Raceway’s Corn Belt Clash with a seventh-place score during 360 sprint car competition on Friday, May 31; his night started with the fastest qualifying time.

ON DECK:
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall will continue their 2024 campaign with a busy week across the Hawkeye State, kicking things off with a visit to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for a High Limit Racing Midweek Money Series program on Tuesday, June 4, followed by a return visit to the famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 8. The High Limit Midweek Money Series "Duel at Davenport" will award a $20,000 top prize.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Online: www.floracing.com
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online: www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at: www.dirtvision.com
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at: www.floracing.com

2024 STATS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

STATS:
Wins: 3
Top-Fives: 8
Top-Tens: 12

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rallied from 24th to finish sixth with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5; earned KSE Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Rallied from 16th to tenth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned 360 Sprint Car victory in Knoxville Raceway’s 71st Season Opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fifth in the 410 Sprint Car division at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth in POWRi Outlaw 410 start at Lee County Speedway on Friday, May 17. Finished eighth (410) and second (360) in Knoxville Raceway double duty start on Saturday, May 18. Chase Randall earned his first Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint victory on Saturday, May 25. Finished second in Knoxville’s 360 sprint car main event on Saturday, May 25. Finished second at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Monday, May 27. Earned second Knoxville Raceway 410 sprint car victory on Saturday, June 1.

SPECIAL THANKS:
Albaugh - Your Alternative, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Industrial Products, Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, AL Driveline, TJ Forged, Justice Brothers, Serenity Custom Woodworking, Bush’s Chicken, Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, EZ Print, Norwalk Small Engines, Flying A Motorsports, XYZ Machining, Rod End Supply, KH Suspension, Schoenfeld Headers, Allstar Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Central Iowa Sheds, Mobile Dent Service, BK TI Components, Webb Family Farms, Mag-Tech Ignition, ATL – Aero Tech Laboratories, Quick Car, Schnee-Lawson Chassis, Hoosier Tires, Winters Performance Products, KSE Racing Products

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TKSMotorsports2KS
X: https://twitter.com/TKSMotorsports
News coverage: https://www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: https://www.tksmotorsports2ks.com

 

Schatz sixth in Jim Boyd Memorial opener; North Dakota and Minnesota all ahead

2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 3rd | 3460 (-58)

Date: Friday, May 31st
Event: Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial Opener
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish: 6th (3rd)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 3, 2024) - Another World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series start resulted in another World of Outlaws top-ten performance for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, this time finishing sixth in the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial opener at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 31.

It was a consistent evening on the whole for the ten-time World of Outlaws champion, not only concluding competition with the aforementioned top-ten, but opening his evening with the sixth-fastest time of 31 entries, racing on to finish second in his respective heat race. Schatz eventually concluded all preliminary action third in the evening’s dash - his eventual A-Main starting position.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature, as she’s done so many times already in 2024, interfered with the Jim Boyd Memorial finale set for Saturday, June 1. The $20,000-to-win contest will now be hosted on Wednesday, July 10.

Donny Schatz and his Carquest, Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance, Curb Records, Sage Fruit, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Mobil 1, Hoosier, VP Racing Fuels & Tub ‘O Towels, No. 15 sprint car will roll into the month of June on the back of 22 top-ten scores in 25 World of Outlaws A-Mains. The Fargo, North Dakota, native - who will visit River Cities Speedway in his next Series outing - is currently third in the WoO championship standings, trailing David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports by 58 markers.

ON DECK:
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and Donny Schatz will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with their first visits to North Dakota and Minnesota for 2024. First up is the Don Mack Classic at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, June 7, and then it’s over to Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday, June 8.

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

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

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

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

2024 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing WoO Statistics:
Races: 25
Wins: 2
Top-5s: 11
Top-10s: 22

 

 

Rain Claims Speedweek Finale, Dave Blaney Named Champion

(Franklin, PA May 2, 2024): Persistent drizzle through the afternoon doomed the final night of Western Pennsylvania Speedweek at Tri-City Raceway Park. “We tried to wait it out,” said new owner Josh Shiffer. “Although there was no deluge, the track took too much moisture through the afternoon to be run in for the night’s racing,” he added.

The show will not be rescheduled.

Speedweek points became official upon the cancellation. Dave Blaney was recognized as the 2024 champion. He scored second place finishes at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in round one, and at Sharon Speedway, in round three. In between, he had a top five finish at Lernerville Speedway. His brother, Dale, was credited with second in the points, with two-time and defending champion A. J. Flick in third. Tim Shaffer was fourth, with Mark Smith in fifth.

Racing will resume at Tri City Raceway Park next Sunday, June 9, with a four-division program. Topping the card will be the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Cars. The 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks, and the 4 Your Car Connection RUSH Sprint Cars will provide the support.

Remember that pit gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates at 4 p.m. Regular event ticket pricing will apply. Any fans or racers with wrist bands or rain checks can use them at any future event for an even exchange in value.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

Every Driver Can Taste Victory at Ohio Sprint Speedweek

Although there will only be nine main events, drivers will have ample opportunity to taste victory during FAST On Dirt's 42nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek, with help from Victory Fuel. The perfect drink to keep you hydrated and energized has come on board to sponsor the fourth heat race at all 2024 FAST events. In addition to heat race cash, a cooler full of free Victory Fuel Throttle Punch and Lucky Lemon Electrolyte Water will be available to all the drivers to stay fresh during the grueling nine consecutive nights.

"We are very proud to get Kevin and Jordan involved with Speedweek", said Aaron Fry, promoter of the FAST series. "The Swindell name has a lot of history throughout the early years of Speedweek", he went on to add, "three- or four-day weekends get tough on race teams' stamina, so we feel this is a fantastic fit to keep our drivers safer and healthier with Victory Fuel". Victory Fuel's sponsored Junior Sprint car will be on display in merchandise row at all nine races for fans to see how many young drivers get started in wing car racing. "We are excited to bring our Junior Sprint to the track for young race fans to sit in & fans of all ages to check out. Our 8 & 10 year old boys love to share their passion for sprint car racing and Victory Fuel" said Victory Fuel Sales Representative, Tanya Conley. "We have fun things planned for the fans traveling and camping with us during the series and are looking forward to an epic week of Ohio Sprint car racing". Victory Fuel is proudly made in the USA and can be ordered online at www.drinkvictory.com and at several tracks and stores throughout the USA.

Victory Fuel joins Tub-O-Towels, Ti22 Performance, Helms & Sons Construction, Hoosier Racing Tires, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, NAPA of Fremont, ALLmobility, and All Star Performance on the growing list of sponsors for the 42nd annual event. The action begins Friday, June 7th at Attica Raceway Park with consecutive nights at Fremont Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Millstream Speedway and finally, Saturday, June 15, wrapping up at Atomic Speedway.

 

 

Ryan Blaney Family Foundation Hosts Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame

Salisbury, NC–June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is having a fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa, with proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Des Moines.

Dinner with the Champions will be hosted at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame with Ryan, Dave, and Dale Blaney in attendance. For $100, attendees will be able to partake in a meet & greet with the Blaney’s while receiving dinner, having access to the Hall of Fame, and watching the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars compete at Knoxville Raceway!

The Blaney Family has many ties to not only dirt racing, but to Knoxville and Iowa, as a whole. Ryan Blaney’s mother, Lisa, is an Iowa native, and Ryan’s father, Dave, won the Knoxville National’s in 1997. Ryan’s uncle, Dale, has competed in the Knoxville Nationals multiple times throughout his career, and his grandfather, Lou, ran 4th in the Knoxville Nationals in 1974.

The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, having developed a connection with the organization after Lou’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and passing in 2009. Since then, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation has raised and donated over $1 Million to the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research and resources, such as the 24/7 hotline.

The NASCAR Cup Series is competing at Iowa Speedway the same weekend, making it the perfect opportunity to catch multiple forms of racing at one time! To find out more about the event or purchase tickets, visit: https://iowa.cbo.io

About the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Established in 2018, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting brain health causes, with focus on Alzheimer's disease and concussion, that personally impacted the Blaney Family. For more information on the Foundation or to donate, visit www.RyanBlaneyFamilyFoundation.org and follow us on social media:

Facebook: Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Instagram: @rbfamfoundation
Twitter: @rbfamfoundation

 

 

BRODY ROA RACES TO THIRD PLACE FINISH IN 71 ST SALUTE TO INDY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY

(Cypress, CA, May 30, 2024) Southern California Sprint car racing star Brody Roa made it two podium finishes in a row when he placed third last Saturday night in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Salute to Indy at Perris Auto Speedway. It was his fourth top-four finish in five main event starts in 2024.

Things did not start the way Roa and car owner Jayson May would have liked. A small engine issue forced them to miss hot laps. However, in qualifying at the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval, Roa turned in a lap of 16.990. That was the ninth fastest time of the night and placed the Garden Grove, California racer on the outside of row two in the third heat race. The veteran steered the gorgeous #8M car to a third-place finish in the 10-lapper.

Roa, who won the prestigious Salute to Indy in 2021, started the 30-lap main event in ninth. He was around the top five in the first half of the competitive race, which was a fierce battle from the green to the checkered flag. However, in the last half of the race, the car and the veteran driver began to fly. Running the outside, he moved all the way up to the third-place spot. While he was closing in on second, he ran out of time and finished third.

Roa’s best lap of the main event, an 18.576, came on lap 19. It was the sixth fastest of the 17 drivers in the race, and it coincided with when he began to pick off cars. He passed six cars in the main event, which was the second-best of any driver.

“Yeah, it was good there in the feature,” Roa told the crowd after the race. “In some runs we were running everybody down and in other runs we were just kind of hanging. We were really good at the end. It is a positive night. We moved forward, we had some good speed, and we are gaining on it. Jason, his whole family, and all his helpers put this together. It is the nicest racecar out here. It is a pleasure to drive. I am glad I get to come every week and sit in it.”

Between the USAC/CRA Series and the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, Roa has started five main events. He has finished in the top four, four times. His results include two wins in the USCS.

This week, Roa, his wife Tailor, and daughters Addi and Rylee are on vacation. His next racing appearance is scheduled for June 8th when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield.

The May Motorsports entry is sponsored by Winfield’s Racing Engines, RDM Mechanics, Cooper’s Propane, TJM Distribution, TJM Distribution, Ten West Towing, Arctic Sea Mining, Wesco International, Elite Signs and Fastenal.

Roa would like to thank his own sponsors, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, Simpson Race Gear, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. If you would like to be a marketing partner in 2024, contact Roa using the information at the top of this release.

@roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @simpsonracegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil

Brody Roa’s 2024 Racing Results

03/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

03/23/24 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/06/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS – Broke

04/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 1st A Main

04/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

05/04/24 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway USCS Sprint Cars Rained Out

05/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Car Series 1st A Main

05/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

 

 

Reinhardt’s Memorial Day Weekend Brings Another Top-10 at Williams Grove, Mixed Results with High Limit Racing
Bechtelsville, PA – May 31, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

The season has been a bit of a roller-coaster thus far for Kyle Reinhardt. He and his Capitol Renegade team have been working hard to get back to the consistent results they achieved in 2023.

The Memorial Day weekend provided multiple opportunities for the team to find their groove.
QUICK RESULTS

DATE: May 24, 2024

Event: John Trone Tribute
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
City, State: Mechanicsburg, PA
Stats: 39 cars, Group B Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 8th (12)

DATE: May 26, 2024

Event: Bob Weikert Memorial
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Port Royal Speedway
City, State: Port Royal, PA
Stats: 53 cars, Qualifying 35th, Heat 3rd (1), B-main 13th (11)

DATE: May 28, 2024

Event: Thunder On The Hill
Division: 410 Sprint Cars
Track: Grandview Speedway
City, State: Bechtelsville, PA
Stats: 42 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 5th (3), A-main 17th (20)

ANOTHER TOP TEN

The John Trone Tribute race at Williams Grove Speedway was the weekend kickoff for Reinhardt in the Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Capitol Renegade, Coors Banquet Beer, E-Z-GO Golf Cars, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91.

Reinhardt’s qualifying lap scored him 6th in the Group B qualifying results and put him on the outside of the front row for his heat race. He brought home a runner-up finish behind Danny Dietrich in that 8-lap qualifying race.

In the night’s 25-lap finale, Reinhardt took the green from outside row six. He jumped into the top ten on the opening circuit, then continued to push forward.

At the checkers, Reinhardt crossed the line 8th, logging his second consecutive top-ten finish at the legendary oval.
MIXED BAG

Saturday night Port Royal Speedway, and every other track in the region, succumbed to the rain. The weather condensed the High Limit Series’ sanctioned Bob Weikert Memorial to a one-night event boasting $75,000 to the winner.

Sunday brought beautiful weather for the finale at ‘The Speed Palace’. Reinhardt timed 35th in the field of 53, then turned in a 3rd-place run in his heat. His points total after qualifying landed him in the B-main, where he finished 13th.

Aiming to regroup on Tuesday night with 42 teams on hand at Grandview Speedway’s High Limit Racing event, Reinhardt registered a solid time trial lap that ranked him 8th quickest in Group B.

A 5th place finish in his heat race put Reinhardt 20th on the grid for the A-main, which he converted into a 17th place finish.

“Port has been a struggle for me for the last few years but I am making progress on my car everywhere else and definitely getting a more consistent feel.”, Reinhardt commented on his up-and-down weekend.
UP NEXT

Reinhardt will take the upcoming weekend off. He will return to action June 8th at Lincoln Speedway for the Elijah Hawkins Memorial.
SEASON STATS

12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 7 top 15’s, 9 top 20

Kyle Reinhardt powers off turn four at Port Royal Speedway (Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

COORS BANQUET BEER

History

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

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

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

Support Local

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

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

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

Please drink responsibly!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2024 season.

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

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

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

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

Facebook: Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Twitter: Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21

Instagram: Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers
Capitol Renegade
Coors Banquet Beer
E-Z-GO Golf Cars
Henry’s Wrecker Service

Maxim Chassis

FK Rod Ends

Kelly Racing Fuel

Arai Americas

KSE Racing Products

InTech Trailers

AL Driveline

DMI

Rider Racing Engines

Titan Wings

Simpson Race Products

 

 

BRADEN CHIARAMONTE COMES FROM THE BACK TO FINISH 12TH IN WILD MARYSVILLE MAIN

The Night of Destruction like conditions continued on through the remainder of the race, but Chiaramonte was able to steer clear of the chaos. By lap 11, he was up to 16th. Four laps later, he was another spot higher in the race standings. He was still 15th, ten laps later, when officials feared cars were going to run out of fuel due to all the yellow flag laps. So, they threw a red flag, allowing all teams to add fuel to make it to the end of the race.

Once the green flag flew again, Chiaramonte moved up to 14th on lap 27. He stayed there until the final circuit when he steered the Tiner/Hirst Slade Precision Shocks/Larry Davis Farms/System 1 Pro Ignition #94TH past one more car to finish 13th. Make that a hard-fought for, well earned 13th for the talented driver and the top-notch crew.

This Friday night’s race at the Placerville Speedway will be the lid lifter for the Dave Bradway Memorial. Chiaramonte has been to Placerville one time this year. That was on May 11th when he finished second in the Placerville 360 main event.

Friday’s show will be Adrian Blanco Jewelry Night. The main winner will collect prize money, valuable SCCT points, and a custom watch certificate from Adrian Blanco Jewelers.

The spectator gate at the famous banked red clay oval will open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Adult tickets are $25.00. Seniors 62+, military, and Juniors 12-17 will get in for $22.00. Tickets for kids six to twelve are only $10, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets are available online at https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-053124 and at the ticket window on Friday.

The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway, log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com

Chiaramonte would like to thank all his sponsors who have made his racing efforts possible. RTL Traffic Control, AM Ortega, OCC Motorsports, Hyper Racing, Chop Design, Adams Motors, Hacienda Casa Blanca Fine Mexican Dining, Evil Plus Injection, King Racing Products, Tiner/Hirst, and Keizer Wheels. If you would like to be a partner with one of America’s fastest-rising racing stars, please contact Daniel Chiaramonte via email at mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com or by calling (619) 988-7563.

Braden Chiaramonte’s 2024 Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

3/8/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 5th A Main

3/9/24 Imperial Valley Raceway Imperial Valley 360/410 Sprint Cars 1st A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

3/30/24 Adobe Mountain Speedway Non-Wing 600 Outlaw Micro 1st A Main

4/6/24 Stockton Dirt Track Sprint Car Challenge Tour 14th A Main

4/19/24 Lemoore Jet Bowl Non-Wing Outlaw Micro 7th A Main

4/20/24 Merced Speedway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 15th A Main

4/27/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

5/11/24 Silver Dollar Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 3rd A Main

5/12/24 Placerville Speedway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Marysville Raceway Winged 360 Sprint Cars 2nd A Main

5/25/24 Marysville Raceway Sprint Car Challenge Tour 13th A Main

 

 

Speedweek Finale And More at Tri City Raceway Park

(Franklin, PA May 29, 2024): The Sprint Cars return in full force to Tri City Raceway Park this Sunday, June 2. New owners, Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer, will host their first finale of the Western PA Speedweek, which was revived several seasons ago by former Tri City official Tyler Beichner. But there will be an addition to the program that will excite the open wheel enthusiasts. The RUSH Sprint Cars will make their debut as part of the Sunday Thunder racing program at the Venango County oval.

“Tri City has a rich tradition of Sprint Car racing, and we are proud to build upon that legacy by offering fans a double dose of Sprints on a regular basis,” Josh said. “Tri City has hosted the final round of Speedweek ever since Tyler brought the series back to life, and we are looking forward to the 2024 edition,” Josh added. “The RUSH Sprints will take this event to another level,” he concluded.

Bob Felmlee was the most recent winner in the Krill Recycling 410 Sprint Car ranks. And he will be joined by two-time and defending track champion A.J. Flick, and more than a dozen other racers from the Western PA region. Flick is also a two-time Speedweek champion.

However, an impressive group of invaders will be on hand to challenge them. Last year’s Speedweek winner, Mark Smith, will be in from Central PA, along with Indiana’s Zane DeVault, the current points leader for the FAST on Dirt Sprint Car Series. Hall of Fame drivers like Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney are expected. Other pilots like New Yorker Matt Farnham, and Ohio’s Ricky Peterson, plus a couple of racers from “down under” will add depth to the field.

Beginning this week, the RUSH Sprint Cars will have a permanent home at Tri City and they will compete under the banner of 4 Your Car Connection. They will take the place of the Mini Stocks, which were suffering from low car counts. Gale Ruth, Jr., who owns five career RUSH wins at the track, will be gunning for his first track championship on the big oval.

Chad Reitz and Steve Slater will square off again in the 21st Century Energy Group 358 Modifieds. Hayden Holden, Kole Holden, and Jimmy Holden will battle for the win and for family bragging rights, too.

The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Pro Stocks will be the fourth division in action this weekend. Chris Schneider, Tim Bish, Doug Iorio, II, Pat Fielding, Matt Bernard, and Josh Seippel are just a few of the talented drivers who will be on hand.

The racing action will start at 6 p.m. Practice sessions for the two Sprint Car classes will start an hour earlier. Pit Gates will open at 2 p.m., and spectators can enter the grounds at 4 p.m.

Regular event ticket pricing will apply for this event. Adults will be admitted for $15. Seniors (ages 62 and up), students (ages 11 to 16), and military will be admitted for $13, all with proper identification, of course. Children (ages 10 and under) will be free, as usual. Pit Passes will be $35, with the exception of children ages 2 and under, who will be admitted to the pits for $15.
The divisional sponsors of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 are: Krill Recycling, LLC (410 Sprint Cars), 21st Century Energy Group (358 Modifieds), Hovis Auto and Truck Supply (Pro Stocks), and 4 Your Car Connection (RUSH Sprint Cars).

All competitors at Tri City Raceway Park will be eligible for the Marsh Heating and Cooling Heat Race Challenge. The driver that wins the most heat races over the course of the season, regardless of the class, will receive a special award.

Other marketing partners of Tri City Raceway Park for 2024 include: Erie Beer, Wab-Tec (manufacturer of locomotive engines), Schaeffer Lubricants, Keystone Transit (school buses), Blue Ox Timbers (buyers of timber and timber land managment), Constable Refuse (residential and commercial garbage collectors), First Rate Realty (real estate sales), Landscape Connection (portable toilets and landscape supplies), KEI-Klapec Express Inc. (trucking company), BKI-Bert Klapec Inc. (excavation and demolition), Shambaugh Towing, Gibson Hill Automotive (auto repair), McCandless Ford Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), McCandless Trailer Sales (located in Mercer and Meadville), Big Dog RC (remote controlled cars and race track), McGregor Excavating, Les Frickshun Lubricants (lubricants and undercoating), Bish Heating and Cooling, Wet Hose LLC (pressure washing), Heffern Septic Service, Tionesta Builders Supply (located in Tionesta and Shippenville), UCIP-United Community Independence Program (housing and services for the handicapped), Close Racing Supply, Billy's Garage and Towing, Oakland-Rampart Equipment (makers of centrifugal dryers, wash systems, and separators).

Remember that you will need to check the Facebook page, Tri City Raceway Park, for current information. The former website is not updated and will soon be replaced.
Tri-City Raceway Park is located just a few miles north of Franklin, PA, at 3430 State Route 417 in Oakland Township. Professional auto racing will be presented in a family friendly atmosphere most Sunday evenings from May through Labor Day weekend.

 

 

KRIKKE MOTORSPORT SWEEP AWARDS NIGHT

THE 2023-24 season was certainly a successful one for the Krikke Motorsport team and their driver Dayne Kingshott, and recently at the Burswood on the Swan in Perth they picked up their fair share of silver wear during the Sprintcar Entrants Group awards night.

In what has been one of Western Australia’s most competitive seasons in the 410 Sprintcar ranks, Kingshott, aboard the WA # 2 Mobil 1 / Bunbury Toyota supported Maxim, was the standout driver.

Running his fourth season with the Krikke Motorsport team, Kingshott was a model of consistency throughout his 2023-24 season campaign, which included a total of four feature-race wins, and it resulted in him picking up the Maddington Toyota Series and Perth Motorplex Track Championship double.

Apart from being officially awarded the Maddington Toyota Series winning trophy, along with the Perth Motorplex Track Championship, the Krikke Motorsport and Kingshott duo scored the following 2023-24 season awards:

• Driver’s Driver Award

• Achievement Award

• Bonza Bradford Memorial

• Feature Race Champion

• Most Feature Race Wins (x 4)

Looking back over their 2023-24 season, Krikke Motorsport team manager Ryan Krikke expressed a lot of pride in what his team have managed to achieve.

“I’m very pleased with the efforts of the whole Krikke Motorsport team, as it’s been a very competitive season, especially during the Christmas-New Year period, and we came out on top in the Maddington Toyota Series points at season’s end for the first time in our team’s history,” he expressed.

“Dayne (Kingshott) started the season strongly and once he hit the lead of the Maddington Toyota Series early on, he was never headed. He showed great composure and has come a long way in a short time in a Sprintcar, and I’m proud of what he’s doing in and out of the car.

“On top of the four wins we picked up along the way, one of the keys to our successful season was our consistency all season and being able to make the most of our challenging nights, as it wasn’t all plain sailing – it never is in this game. The cars were prepped meticulously by our crew chief Matt Cochrane and all the guys never missed a beat all season. It was a great team effort, it’s a great environment.”

The Krikke Motorsport team would like to thank their 2023-24 season supporters:

• Mobil 1

• Bunbury Toyota

• Maxwill Racing Engines

• PWR Advanced Cooling Technology

• Redline Media

• Hough Cabinets

• RPM Race Products

• Taralea Farm Macadamias

• Performance Racegear

• P1 Advanced Racewear Australia and New Zealand

• Number 4 Composites

• AFCO Shock Doctor

• Resolve Automotive Spraypainters

• Blackbeard Ltd

• JP Signs

• www.krikkemotorsport.store

To keep up to date with the Krikke Motorsport team, visit their website at krikkemotorsport.com.au or follow them on their social-media channels – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – by searching Krikke Motorsport.

 

 

34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Festivities May 31 and June 1!

Knoxville, IA, May 29, 2023 – Induction festivities are upon us here at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and the schedule is a bit different than years past. We are excited to welcome eight new inductees and their families, our past inductees and supporters/ If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the induction banquet on Saturday June 1, call today, as there are a lot sold, and none will be available at the door!

Friday

It's always a fun weekend, with Friday, May 31 being another highlight. Our bench racing sessions with past National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees is always a great time! Some things are not changing. Dave Hare will return to emcee the event and keep things in as much order as he can!

We’ll have sandwiches and refreshments at NOON on the second floor of the museum on Friday. The bench racing session will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is open and FREE to the public. The time change accommodates the two-night Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the USAC sprint cars.

Having our former inductees back to tell their stories is always a great time and Dave Hare does a great job with them. Speaking of former inductees, several have told us they will be in attendance over the weekend here. You never know who might show up for some bench racing!

Of course, our 2024 inductees “Bones” Bourcier, Tracy Hines, Paul McMahan, Jon Stanbrough, Gary “Deuce” Turrill and Ricky Warner plan to be here, as well as the family of Roy Robbins. Unfortunately, Bill Holder will not be joining us, but he’ll be here in spirit.

After the bench racing session, join us for the groundbreaking of the new Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower at 4 p.m. just east of the museum.

Saturday

Saturday, the 34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame banquet will commence at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds behind the grandstands. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with dinner catered by the Rib Shack at Noon. The induction festivities will follow.

Following the banquet, everyone is invited to the second floor of the museum for the plaque unveiling for the thirteen new inductees!

“We’re very much looking forward to the induction of our 34th class of inductees into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame!” says Executive Director, Bob Baker. “We encourage everyone coming to firm up their plans and order tickets now if you haven’t already! We look forward to welcoming everyone to Knoxville!”

If you are unable to attend the banquet, you can watch LIVE on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Facebook page.

Tickets for the banquet are $35 and can be ordered by calling Jody Rawlings (641 842-6176) or by e-mail at JRawlings@SprintCarHoF.com.

34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 31

Noon – Sandwiches and Refreshments on the Second Floor of the Museum

1-3 p.m. – “Bench Racing” Session for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductees hosted by Dave Hare on the Second Floor of the Museum (FREE to public)

4 p.m. – Ground Breaking for Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower

6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 360’s

Saturday, June 1

34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductions

11 a.m. – Doors Open at Dyer-Hudson Hall

Noon – Induction Banquet Commences

3:30 p.m. (approximately) Unveiling of 33rd class of inductees’ plaques on the Second Floor of the Museum

6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 410’s

For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

One Sprint Capital Place

Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-842-6176

Fax: 641-842-6177

E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com

Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com

 

Kody Hartlaub to Drive Trone Outdoors’ No. 39 Sprint Car
 

Port Royal, PA – May 29, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kody Hartlaub has shown a ton of potential in his young 410 sprint car career.

He has some impressive stats but so far this year the combination of inexperience and being in the wrong place at the wrong time on a few occasions have prevented him from truly cashing in on the speed his Ninety Five Motorsports team has had.

Last week Hartlaub was collected in a hard crash at the start of his heat race that left him banged up physically and in terms of equipment.

Just when it looked like Hartlaub would be sidelined for a couple of weeks, the storyline changed. Five days after the crash, he’s still sore but improving.

Then came the text from Steve Siegel that brought the East Berlin, PA driver to a meeting with John Trone and Kevin Frey on Tuesday night.
HISTORY OF THE 39

Just one week ago, Williams Grove Speedway presented the John Trone Tribute race. That might be all you need to know about the impact of the longtime car owner on Central Pennsylvania sprint car racing.

Trone has owned and entered the No.39 in events since 2007, with well-known drivers such as Greg Hodnett, Keith Kauffman, and Doug Esh among others piloting his car to successful seasons. Over the years, his team has won championships and big races and raced up front with the best of the best at Knoxville.

The roots of it all run back to John’s father, Ray, who first fielded the No.39 in 1955. For 17 years he had success with names like Dubendorf, Zirkle, Spriggle, Hersh, and Leppo behind the wheel. When Ray retired from the sport in 1972, the dust settled until John resurrected the family’s ties to the sport by sponsoring TJ Stutts. That evolved into ownership and the rest is history as they say.
THE PLAN

The outcome of Tuesday night’s meeting is that Hartlaub will pilot the Trone No.39 for a few weeks initially. After that, a decision will be made about continuing the partnership for more races together.

Communication will be a big key during the trial. Siegel is close friends with Frye and Hartlaub, mentoring the latter in recent years, so his involvement and input will be valuable.

“I’m excited to even have the opportunity to drive such an iconic car in the Central PA area. I’ve always said that history and experience is one thing that can not be replaced and that is one thing the 39 car has plenty of. If everything goes the best it can over then next few weeks I think that is a win in everyone’s book.”, Hartlaub said.

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Trone’s team certainly has the resources to be successful. In recent years a handful of drivers have filled the seat of his car but success has been limited. In racing, things ‘need to click’ as they say. Sometimes they just don’t.

When the right people, resources, and partners do click, great things can happen.

Kody’s partners will join him in the Trone camp. Brewer Home Improvements, J Fuels, MooseBlocks.com, Bigham Appraisal, Griffith Plumbing Services, T and N Solutions, and other long-time supporters of Hartlaub will appear on the car.

“I cannot thank my sponsors enough for allowing me to do this and John for doing whatever it takes to accommodate them.”, an appreciative Hartlaub added.

Hartlaub built his 358 program the right way but did so in a short span of time over the last few years. He and partner Pat Brewer launched a 410 sprint car team last season for a few races as well.

Hartlaub’s success drew the attention of Bill Rose, who put Hartlaub in his seat for a few World of Outlaw races late last year.

Hartlaub entered this season as a full-time 410 driver in his own car with a goal of building it to a championship-caliber team just like he did with his 358 program. That said, he knows the realities of what it will take to be good enough to be competitive week in and week out in Pennsylvania. It will take time and experience.

This new pairing with Trone brings together a lot of knowledge, experience, resources, and ability. That equals a lot of potential for all involved.
UP NEXT

The new Trone / Hartlaub combination will debut this Friday night, May 31st, at Williams Grove Speedway at the legendary oval’s $8,000-to-win Diamond Series event.

SEASON STATS

12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 8 top 15’s, 10 top 20

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

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

Kody Hartlaub Racing on Facebook: Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

Kody Hartlaub on Twitter: Twitter.com/KodyHartlaub
The well-known Trone 39 has made it's mark on Central PA racing and beyond for decades. (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

J Fuels

MooseBlocks.com

Bigham Appraisal

Griffith Plumbing Services

T and N Solutions

Smith Titanium

Herr Electric

Siegel Racing 59

Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Pretzel Boy

Barbie Miller, Realtor

KH Suspension

Don Ott Racing Engines

Pruitt Innovation & Technologies

AL Driveline

DMI Performance

SpeedComm

.

 

 

Brown swings through Pennsylvania; Knoxville Raceway double on tap

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (May 30, 2024) - Despite Mother Nature washing away one of three events on their Memorial Day Weekend schedule, “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing put together a competitive effort in Pennsylvania Posse Country, not only joining Pennsylvania's finest for the $10,039-to-win John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, but eventually headlining their weekend agenda with Port Royal’s coveted Bob Weikert Memorial on Sunday, May 26.

Two starts resulted in two main event appearances for the Higginsville, Missouri, native, one of which concluding within the top-ten in the aforementioned John Trone Tribute. Blackjack raced on to finish 17th in the $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial - a field that included 50+ Posse reps and High Limit Racing “High Rollers.”

Brown’s Bob Weikert Memorial preliminary effort included the third-fastest qualifying time, followed by a one position charge in his respective heat race. Preliminary results put Brown seventh in the overall event points.

“It was great to get back to Pennsylvania and visit two iconic tracks. It’s a trip we always look forward to,” Brown, driver of the Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, No. 21 sprint car, expressed. “Just a spectacular event on Sunday at Port Royal Speedway. Massive crowd with a huge purse on the line. It’s not just a race…it’s an event, for sure.

“Our night started really well with setting the third-fastest time and a bump from sixth to fifth in the heat. That put us seventh overall in the points. Unfortunately, my wheel spinning ability isn’t the best and I ended up drawing the ten overall. I didn’t give the best feedback during the main’s open red and instead of getting better, our car actually got worse. But you’ll have nights like that. We had great speed at times but just didn’t have it when it counted.

“Hats off to my team for their hard work. Their attitudes are great and we’re looking forward to getting back to Knoxville on Friday and Saturday.”

With their first Central Pennsylvania swing of the season officially in the books, Brown and Brian Brown Racing will head back to the Midwest, set to invade the Sprint Car Capital of the World for a two-day showcase alongside the USAC National Sprint Cars.

ON DECK: Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2024 campaign with another action-packed weekend at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, entering 360 sprint car competition on Friday, May 31, followed by a 410 start on Saturday, June 1.

SPECIAL THANKS: Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy's Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, Champion Brands, MC Power, Weld Wheels, Housby, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Mid Mo Equipment, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C & M Lawn & Landscape, Everlast Welders, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, K&N Filters, HostIowa.net, Fultz Excavating, Restless Spirits Distillery, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Kenny’s Components, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bam Roller Lifters, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, 6B Apparel, MSD Ignition and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support. Finished ninth in John Trone Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24.

2024 BBR STATISTICS: Wins: N/A Top-Fives: 3 Top-Tens: 8

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Opened 2024 campaign with fourth and seventh-place finishes against World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park (DIRTcar Nationals) on February 7-8. Finished eighth in the Jason Johnson Classic (World of Outlaws) at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6. Finished ninth at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 20 (High Limit Racing). Finished fifth in High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Finished second in Knoxville Raceway start on Saturday, May 11. Finished seventh at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/ X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21 News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com

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

 

 

Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic one month away at Lucas Oil Speedway, with tickets available now

WHEATLAND, MO. (May 30, 2024) - One of the premier events of the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway schedule is just one month away and fans planning to attend the inaugural Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic can get their tickets now.

Two-night reserved tickets for the June 28-29 event are on sale online or by calling Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or they can be purchased online via stubwire.

The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series is co-owned by Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson and features top 410 sprint car drivers from around the country. This will be its first appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Support class for the The Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic is the Modified Invitational featuring the Heartland Modified Tour. An invitational format will be used to select 24 modified drivers to compete alongside the Kubota High Limit Racing Sprint Cars both nights.

Heartland Modified Tour officials intend to invite drivers who have not missed an HMT race up to that point in the season and/or remain in championship points contention. HMT officials will cap their invites to a maximum of 16 cars, if more than 16 drivers have made every race.

All remaining invites will be chosen by Lucas Oil Speedway. Track officials have indicated they will consider top track championship points drivers from both the 2023 and current 2024 seasons, as well as consider making random at-large invites to fill out the balance of the field.

The tentative schedule calls for pit gates to open at 4 p.m., spectator gates at 5 with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05 on both Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29.

Fans can visit highlimitracing.com to find out more about the series and the complete schedule for 2024. Info on the Heartland Modified Tour can be found at heartlandmodifiedtour.com.

Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis currently leads the Kubota High Limit Racing Series points chase, eight points in front of Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, Calif. Brent Marks, Corey Day and Rico Abreu round out the top five through Memorial Day.

In addition to the racing action, the band Dirt Road Addiction will play following the action on Friday night, June 28th from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on the south end of the Midway.

Dirt Road Addiction is described as a hard-hitting Country and Rock band based out of Missouri. Their sound has been described as "Jump-Country." People crowd the stage and jump around to the infectious rhythms and electric vocals. They play a heavy mix of modern country, rock, pop, and more which is evident through their extremely diverse setlists and their original music.

Dirt Road Addiction has played all over the Midwest at venues such as Busch Stadium, the Missouri State Fair, Kauffman Stadium, Ozarks Amphitheater and various fairs, festivals and events.

For more information on the band go to dirtroadaddiciton.com.

Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic admission:

Friday, June 28th

Two-day reserved - $80

Adults (13-and-up) - $30

Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $70

Two-day pit pass - $85

Saturday, June 29th

Adults (13 and up) - $40

Seniors (62-and-up)/Military - $37

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Family pass - $90

Pit pass - $45

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

For ticket information about any event on the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway schedule, fans can contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information about any event on the 2024 Lucas Oil Speedway scheduled.

 

 

$4,000-TO-WIN JEAN LYNCH CLASSIC TAKES CENTER STAGE FRIDAY NIGHT

Sarver, PA (May 29, 2024) On Friday night, the annual Western Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek makes it's way to The Action Track, bringing with it a stout field in terms of both talent from around the area and an ever increasing number of invaders. Friday will mark the fourth Lernerville appearance from the fast growing mini-series and in the 2024 incarnation, both the purse and the profile have seen an uptick as the annual Jean Lynch Classic will now call the Sarver speedplant home, jumping it's top prize to $4,000-to-win in the process.

The complete racing program will feature time trials following hot laps for the Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars plus four to five fully loaded heats and a 30-lap main event. In terms of car counts, the speedweek has drawn 30-35 cars in each of its first three editions at The Action Track and this year looks to draw even more as the list of confirmed drivers has grown to near record if not record numbers. Central PA hot shoe Ryan Smith took the honors of the inaugural speedweek in 2021 with defending track champion AJ Flick stepping up for the home team in 2022 and 2023 with feature victories.

Flick once again looks to be one of the favorites heading into Friday night, however Brandon Spithaler has gone two for two in action at Lernerville thus far in 2024 and has been a tough out seemingly everywhere else. Expected invaders include Central Pennsylvania's Billy Dietrich, Dylan Norris, Jordan Givler, Ryan Smith with Denny Peebles representing New York, and Zane Devault, Mitch Harble and Ricky Peterson who will be making the haul from Ohio and Indiana. Former track champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame member Tim Shaffer is also expected to be in attendance.

The remainder of the Fab4 racing card will also be on hand as the Precise Racing Products Late Models, Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds and the Millerstown Pic-a-Part Pro Stocks round out what promises to be one of the most action packed Friday nights on the 2024 schedule. They'll be undergoing round four of their weekly campaigns in what to this point has been a very competitive opening three weeks, highlighted by some fantastic races that have gone down to the wire so far.

The Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars will receive show up points on Friday night for participating in the Jean Lynch Classic while the Precise Racing Products Late Models, Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds and the Millerstown Pic-A-Part Pro Stocks will receive regular points Friday night as they take part in round four of their regular season series.

Current Point Standings after round three (heading into Friday night)

Peoples Natural Gas Sprints

AJ Flick- 107 (1 feature win 4/26)
Carl Bowser- 91
Michael Bauer- 88
Brandon Matus- 88
Dan Kuriger- 79
(2 feature wins for Brandon Spithaler (4/19, 5/24)

Precise Racing Products Late Models

Michael Norris- 108 (2 feature wins 4/19,4/26)
Colton Flinner- 107
John Garvin Jr.- 101
Tyler Dietz- 95 (1 feature win 5/24)
Ken Schaltenbrand- 81

Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds

Garrett Krummert - 116 (2 feature wins 4/19, 5/24)
Rex King Jr.- 111
Jeremiah Shingledecker-100
Will Thomas- 99
Brad Rapp- 83
(1 feature win for Erick Rudolph 4/26)

Millerstown Pic-A-Part Pro Stocks

Christian Schneider- 113 (1 feature win 4/19)
Tyler Dietz- 113 (1 feature win 4/26)
Chris Schneider- 104 (1 feature win 5/24)
Cody Koteles- 87
Brett McDonald/Jason Fosnaught- 84

Pits open at 4 PM on Friday night with grandstands opening at 5 PM, time trials for the Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars at 7 PM and racing starting at 7:30 PM. General admission is $20 while children 10 and under are admitted FREE. Pit passes will be available for $40. Can't make it out Friday night? We've got you covered on our subscription based streaming platform at Dirt.tv. You can watch every lap LIVE from the 2024 racing season for just $24.90 per month or save money with our $149.99 annual plan!

 

 

Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Meet Malvern Bank 360’s in Stuart Sunday!

 by Bill Wright

May 30, 2024 – This Sunday, June 2, the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will join the Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series for the first time at the Stuart International Speedway in Stuart, Iowa. It will be the first appearance for the Sprint Invaders at Stuart, and the second for the Malvern Bank Series.

Two-time Sprint Invaders champion, Chris Martin was the winner of the Malvern Bank contest in 2023 at Stuart. He was followed by Jason Martin, Stu Snyder, Don Droud Jr. and Cody Ledger.

Paul Nienhiser leads the series’ point race, followed by defending champion, Ryan Bunton, two-time champ Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and three-time titlist Ryan Jamison. Tasker Phillips, Tyler Lee, Dustin Clark, McCain Richards and Chase Richards round out the current top ten.

The Malvern Bank 360 Series has gotten just one event in, that at the Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Nebraska. Jack Dover was the winner, ahead of Brant O’Banion, Chase Porter, Sam Henderson and Stu Snyder. The series will compete at the Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa Saturday.

Hot laps are scheduled for 5:15 p.m. with racing to follow. Adult admission is $18, with Kids 9-16 $10. 10 and under are FREE. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Outlaw Mini-Mods and Dirt Trucks are also on the schedule.

For more information on the track, visit www.StuartSpeedway.net.

Keep apprised of the latest on the Sprint Invaders by visiting our Facebook page, or our website at www.SprintInvaders.org.

2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule

Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL) Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA) Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Stuart, IA)* Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Memphis, MO) Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Quincy, IL) Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL) Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (East Moline, IL) Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA) Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA) Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA) Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL) Friday, September 27 - TBD Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”

*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series

2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)

Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 656 (2) Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 638 Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 620 Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 605 Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 599 Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 590 Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 580 Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 560 McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 508 Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 493 Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 438 Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 396 Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 371 Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 364 Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 356 TJ Haddy, Waupun, WI, 305 Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA, 224 (1) Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 202 Allan Woods, Brisbane, QLD, Aust., 201 Alex Vande Voort, Knoxville, IA, 200

Series Sponsors

Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing $50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental $75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear

Contingency Sponsors

Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products

 

 

CRSA PREPARES TO END MAY AT AFTON
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by SuperGen Products are ready for round four of 2024 at Afton Fairgrounds Speedway Friday.

Afton hosts round two of the Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series and their first CRSA Sprints event since 2022 after both scheduled events last year fell due to rain. Back in 2022, Dana Wagner and Dalton Herrick took the checkers, with Herrick winning en route to his championship.

Here's a look at the stories approaching race night.

Tune In: Action can be seen live on Dirt Track Digest TV with Marty Czekala on the call. Expand your race night experience at the track or online through the MyRacePass app or at www.myracepass.com for $5.99 a month, featuring live timing, entry list, fantasy and results.

Last Week: Round three went down at the Weedsport Speedway and featured Jordan Hutton capturing the checkered flag for the second time this season and the 10th time in his CRSA career.

Hutton took the lead with 11 to go after Bobby Parrow broke a rear end while leading. This caution flag put Hutton out front, and he didn't look back to win at Weedsport for the first time.

"I've dreamed of this since I was a kid," said Hutton when asked what it means to win at Weedsport. "I remember I was a little kid watching the race with my uncle sitting in the stands. To win, especially with a sprint car, is a dream come true."

Jeff Trombley finished second, Scott Landers rounded out the podium, Dillion Paddock recorded fourth and Johnny Smith finished in the top five.

A series record 42 drivers checked in Sunday, beating out the 38 set by Land of Legends May 18.

Welcome back: Last year, Afton's races scheduled for Aug. 12 and Oct. 6 were rained out, forcing CRSA to miss out on a track that has been a familiar figure on the calendar since 2010, including the series' inaugural year in 2006. 35 races have been held on I-88, with 22 different winners. Dalton Herrick is the series' most recent winner, winning in 2022 during Short Track Supernationals weekend en route to his championship. Scott Goodrich leads the series in wins with five, most recently in 2016.

Back in Round 1: The inaugural Joe's Garage Southern Tier Series kicked off at Thunder Mountain Speedway May 4, with Jordan Hutton taking the checkered flag in a race that featured many lead changes early. Billy VanInwegen finished second, with Jerry Sehn Jr. rounding out the podium.

By The Numbers: At Afton, the average car count since 2010 has been around 16, but since COVID-19, the track has seen between 17-20 winged warriors a night. 49 different drivers have finished in the top five, with 21 different winners. Scott Goodrich leads in wins with four, while he and Josh Pieniazek each have 11 top fives. Mike Kiser is the lead active driver in wins with two and top fives with 10. Dalton Herrick is also a threat with six top-fives and four podiums.

From the Frontman: "We are coming off two successful shows with record car counts and end May returning to a place that has been with us since the beginning of CRSA's roots. This has been an exciting start to the year, and we look forward to continuing it at Afton!" ~ Mike Emhof

From the Track Promoter: "We're excited to host CRSA at Afton. It will be an interesting year, and we look forward to it! We hope it will be similar to what it's been at Thunder Mountain." ~ Karl Spoonhower

Up next: CRSA continues the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge Friday June 7, at Utica-Rome Speedway. All action can be seen on FloRacing.

Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 468 pts

2. 3A Jeff Trombley -9

3. 22 Tomy Moreau -18

4. 29 Dalton Herrick -34

5. 28 Ron Greek -35

6. 9K Kyle Pierce -38

7. 21B Blake Warner -39

8. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -44

9. J27 John Cunningham -73

10. 10 Nathan Pierce -74

Joe’s Garage Southern Tier Series Standings

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 170 pts

2. 56V Billy VanInwegen -2

3. 29 Dalton Herrick -7

4. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. -9

5. 9K Kyle Pierce -14

6. 28 Ron Greek -15

7. 21B Blake Warner -15

8. 1NY Mark Reynolds -18

9. 88C Chad Miller -20

10. 1Q Thomas Radivoy -22

Previous Winners @ Afton

1. Scott Goodrich (5) 2014, 2015 2x, 2016 2x

2. Jamie Christian (3) 2010 2x, 2011

3. Josh Pieniazek (3) 2011 2x, 2012

4. Jeff VanSteenburg (2) 2006, 2012

5. Danny Varin (2) 2013, 2014

6. Kyle Smith (2) 2016, 2017

7. Jeff Trombley (2) 2019, 2021

8. Mike Kiser (1) 2014 2x

9. Steve Lapine (1) 2006

10. Jeremy Quick (1) 2010

11. John Virgilio (1) 2011

12. Jeff VanDusen (1) 2012

13. Jordan Thomas (1) 2013

14. Dustin Purdy (1) 2013

15. Brett Jaycox (1) 2014

16. Brian Krummel (1) 2015

17. Emily VanInwegen (1) 2015

18. Bobby Hackel IV (1) 2017

19. Tyler Jashembowski (1) 2018

20. Alysha Bay (1) 2019

21. Dana Wagner (1) 2022

22. Dalton Herrick (1) 2022

Feature Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1

Feature Polesitters

1. D9 Dustin Sehn 1

2. 48A Alysha Bay 1

3. 33 Scott Landers 1

Heat Winners

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 56 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 1

3. 3a Jeff Trombley 1

4. 88c Chad Miller 1

5. 23 John Smith 1

6. 25G Tyler Graves 1

7. 18c Dan Craun 1

8. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

9. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

10. 33 Scott Landers 1

11. 99 Adam Depuy 1

Top 5s

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 2

2. 3A Jeff Trombley 2

3. 22 Tomy Moreau 1

4. 29 Dalton Herrick 1

5. 9K Kyle Pierce 1

6. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. 1

7. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1

8. 8 Dillon Paddock 1

9. 33 Scott Landers 1

10. 80 Bobby Parrow 1

11. 4s Johnny Smith 1

12. 48a Alysha Bay 1

13. 77 Matt Rotz 1

Top 5 Hard Chargers By +/-

1. 410 Jerry Sehn Jr. +28

2. 21Z Zach Sobotka +24

3. 56 Billy VanInwegen +21

4. 9K Kyle Pierce +17

5. 8 Dillon Paddock +14

Fastest Lap

1. 56V Billy VanInwegen 1 (15.085s @ Thunder Mountain)

2. 77 Matt Rotz 1 (16.838s @ Land of Legends)

3. 121 Steve Glover (15.569s @ Weedsport)

Lap Leaders

1. 66 Jordan Hutton 30

2. 77 Matt Rotz 20

3. 80 Bobby Parrow 9

4. 56V Billy VanInwegen 5

5. 121 Steve Glover 5

6. 4s Johnny Smith 1

The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints are powered by Super Gen Products. Associate sponsors for 2024 include Pit Stop Convenience Stores, DisBatch Brewing Company, Dandy, Joe's Garage, Westward Painting Company, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Powdertech Powdercoating, PJC Sprayfoam, Profab Enterprises, Magsarus Ignitions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Insinger Performance with their Stinger Race Fuel, My Race Pass and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

For more information on the series, results and points, please visit our website, www.crsa.myracepass.com.

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Skagit Speedway Press Release: College and Kids night Preview 6/1/24

By Erik List

Alger, WA – It's College and Kids Night at Skagit Speedway this Saturday, June 1. Every kid with a school ID will get in for five dollars, as the action on the track stays hot with racing aplenty. The KartMart 410 Sprint Cars are back and joining them once again are the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds and the Hornets.

For their fifth week in a row, the Kartmart 410 Sprint Cars hit the dirt at Skagit Speedway, but a repeat winner has been crowned for the first time this year. Trey Starks broke the streak of new winners last Saturday, May 25, as he notched his second win of the season. Starks used a back straight-away restart to fly around Colby Thornhill, cruising off to his second win of the season. Starks won on opening night and has been on the podium in three of the four races this season in the 410. Starks grows his points lead to 38 over second place Robbie Price. Colby Thornhill sits in third, 46 points back of Starks’s 461 total points.

For their third time this year, the Skagit Aggregates IMCA Modifieds will return at Skagit Speedway. Tyson Blood found himself atop the podium for both races this year. The last time the Modifieds hit the track was Saturday, May 11. Blood sat in third place during the race, waiting in the shadows to make a move until the two cars in front of him got into each other, allowing Blood to squeeze by and take the lead. Blood sits atop the points with 80 in total over Ben Gunderson and Jeff Westergard, who are tied for second with 70 points.

The Hornets reunite with Skagit Speedway for the second time this year, and Brian Michelson has the lone win. Michelson led the final two laps of the A-Main on Saturday, May, 11edging out Colin Sims and William Zottneck, who got his first Skagit Speedway podium. Michelson leads the points battle with 125 total points. Colin Sims and Howard Vos sit in second and third, respectively, with 107 and 102 points.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat @skagitspeedway so you don't miss anything! We couldn't be more excited about racing this weekend, and we hope to see you there!

Pits Open: 1:00 pm

Will Call opens at 3:00 pm

Gates Open at 5:00 pm

Hot Laps at 6:00 pm

Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 pm with racing to follow

Tickets are available online at https://skagitspeedway.showare.com

 

 

Longtime Motorsports Executive and Eldora Speedway General Manager Jerry Gappens Passes Away at Age 63

On behalf of the Gappens family, Eldora Speedway sadly shares the news that longtime motorsports executive and Eldora Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens has passed away at the age of 63.

“Jerry came to Eldora with a wealth of experience and an equal amount of humility,” said Tony Stewart, owner, Eldora Speedway. “No job was too big or too small. His attention to detail was impressive, and he made sure the fan experience at Eldora was exceptional, always finding ways to make improvements with each and every event he oversaw.

“With Jerry at the helm, Eldora Speedway was in great hands, and I’m confident track founders Earl and Berneice Baltes would agree.

“The Eldora community prays for Jerry’s wife, Cheryl, their children Denny, Wes, Allison and Brad, and their family. Jerry’s presence was immeasurable, and he is sorely missed by all of us.”

Gappens came to Eldora from Indiana’s Gas City I-69 Speedway where he had been the promotor of the quarter-mile, dirt oval since 2018. Prior to his tenure at Gas City, Gappens spent 23 years with Speedway Motorsports, specifically serving as executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon for eight years (2008-2015) and senior vice president of events and marketing of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for 15 years (1993-2007).

Funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date.

 

 

Covington Ready For National Tour Weekend, After a Pair of Podiums
 

Matt Covington Racing- Glenpool, Ok. (May 29, 2024) After making it home from a couple of ASCS regional weekends that netted a pair of runner-up finishes, Matt Covington and team now shift their focus to this weekend and getting back on track with the ASCS National tour.
Covington finished second at Greenville Speedway May 18th in Mississippi, followed by another runner-up this past weekend at Lonestar Speedway in Texas.
“We definitely needed the last couple of weekends to try a few things with the car,” stated Covington. “We were good both weekends and right in the mix for the win, which helps morale and getting some confidence back going into the summer grind with the National Tour. I think we got a better baseline and good direction to go going forward. I haven't had a lot of laps at Rush County, but I am looking forward to getting back to Dodge City where we won last year.”
Covington upcoming weekend with the ASCS National tour will consist of stops at Rush County Speedway on Friday, and Dodge City Raceway on Saturday.
Matt and his team would like to thank all partners who are making this 2024 season possible. We look forward to the continued relationship throughout the year, along with future seasons to come: Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance /FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Lawhon Solutions, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, KEN Enterprise, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.
2024 STATS: Starts-13, Wins-0, Top 5’s-3, Top 10’s-6
ON TAP:
5/31/24 Rush County Speedway-La Crosse, KS
6/1/24 Dodge City Raceway -Dodge City, KS
LIVE RACE COVERAGE: This weekend's action will be live video streamed on DirtVision. You can also catch live scoring data and follow along on myracepass.com.
MERCHANDISE: Check out the New 2024 shirts that are now live on the website and pitside in the trailer. www.mattcovingtonracing/shopping/
STAY CONNECTED: For all the latest news of Matt Covington during the 2024 season, visit his website, www.mattcovingtonracing.com, like him on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mattcovingtonracing, or follow him on X (formally known as twitter), @mattcovington95 along with Instagram @mattcovingtonracing and Tik Tok at @mattcoivngtonracing

 

Hartmann brushes off Wilmot hard luck, preps for Outlaws doubleheader

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – It was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as an incident near the half-way point of a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Founders’ Night event took Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing out of contention for another strong A-main result Saturday, May 25 at Wilmot Raceway.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver qualified 12th overall in the 33-car field after turning in a lap of 13.231 seconds in IRA qualifying. Hartmann then started third and placed fourth in the fourth eight-lap IRA heat race.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor lined up 14th in the 30-lap IRA main event and advanced to 11th on lap 9 with an eye on another top-10 A-main showing when Corbin Gurley spun in turn three on lap 12. With nowhere to go, Hartmann was collected in the incident, which caused his 87A machine to flip on its side.

The damage suffered in the incident ended Hartmann’s night early with a 24th-place finish.

The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.

Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will look to bounce back during the 14th annual NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts doubleheader weekend of competition at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. with the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and 600cc Outlaw Winged Micro Sprints on the card both nights.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event will be streamed live on DirtVision.

“It was a tough weekend for my guys,” Hartmann said. “There’s no time to hang our heads. We have our full sights set on a weekend with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam. We are super excited to get after it with the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt.’”

After racing with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway, the team will return to IRA competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – TheD8Dispensary

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have TheD8Dispensary back onboard as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., TheD8Dispensary is a medical cannabis dispensary offering pure Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC and THCP products with the largest variety in the surrounding area. TheD8Dispensary features the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff in the industry, which aims to provide assistance and answer questions about the natural benefits of medical cannabis dispensary products.

To contact TheD8Dispensary, call (920) 395-2904 or visit https://www.thed8dispensary.com/sheboygan.

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, May 31 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 1 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics

Total Events – 8 IRA Events – 6 World of Outlaws Events – 1 A Main Victories – 0 B Main Victories – 0 Top Five A Main Finishes – 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3 Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4 Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5 Heat Race Victories – 0 Dash Appearances – 3 Dash Victories – 0 Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

Arenz racks up IRA top-five at Wilmot

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – After missing out on a potential A-main victory when a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association A-main was called due to curfew six days earlier at Angell Park Speedway, Travis Arenz and the Travis Arenz Motorsports team came back firing to post the team’s second top-five main event showing of the 2024 campaign in IRA Founders’ Night action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25.

Arenz, who was leading the previous IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, May 19 when the race was canceled short of the half-way point due to the city of Sun Prairie’s 10 p.m. curfew, opened the night by qualifying sixth among the 33 entrants with a lap of 13.021 seconds.

The 17th-year racer earned his second heat race victory of the 2024 season after starting second in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion started third and wound up fifth in the second four-lap IRA dash to nail down the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA main event.

Following the first of four yellow-red flags, Arenz advanced to sixth in the running order before moving up to pass Blake Nimee for fourth on lap 11. However, Nimee returned the favor on the following lap to push the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver back to fifth.

Sprinkled around three more race slow downs/stoppages over the ensuing 19 laps, Arenz engaged in a spirited back-and-forth duel with Mike Reinke for fourth place.

Arenz held on in the closing laps to secure his second top-five A-main finish of the 2024 IRA campaign with a fifth place showing in a race won by Scotty Neitzel.

The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.

“I made sure not to over adjust the car and it seemed to help,” Arenz said. “Wilmot is always tricky it seems. From corner to corner, it’s different. I’m happy our qualifying has been more consistent and we have been making more dash appearances this year. Overall, I can’t complain about a top-five finish. It could’ve been better but I just didn’t finish the job.”

Following the Wilmot event, IRA officials engaged in the process of investigating the team’s equipment. As a result, the team’s potential racing plans for the upcoming weekend have not yet been determined.

“As for race plans this weekend, it’s up in the air,” Arenz said. “We are waiting for our MSD box to come back after officials took it to be inspected again after Wilmot. Traction control allegations are back. We are doing everything we can to allow IRA officials to do what they need to do to prove every aspect of our operation is legal.”

Arenz will return to IRA competition just a stone’s throw from his race shop for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Arenz will visit Angell Park Speedway for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Schoen’s Wildlife Removal

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Schoen’s Wildlife Removal on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season. Schoen’s Wildlife Removal has sponsored Travis since the beginning of his racing career in the Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder division at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in 2008.

Located in Sheboygan, Wis., Schoen’s Wildlife Removal goes beyond pest control to employ proven humane animal control methods based on decades of experience, traveling to any area of Wisconsin to handle all wildlife.

Schoen’s is state certified to manage all protected species, including bats, as well as controlling bees, wasps, ants, spiders, snakes, mice and many more.

Schoen’s, which has been in business since 2001, services farms, factories, businesses, schools, houses, apartments, cottages, rentals and just about any other structure that has a wildlife problem.

New homeowners are invited to contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal for a quick and affordable pests inspection.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal by phone at 920-331-0583 or 920-912-4205, by email at hotrod00119@yahoo.com or by visiting www.schoenswildliferemoval.com.

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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6
IRA Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 0

 

 

Tub O’Towels®to keep the teams clean
during Ohio Speedweek 2024

Chillicothe, Ohio - With the 42nd annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek just a little more than a week away, the Ti22 Performance Inc. FAST On Dirt sprint car series is excited to welcome Tub O’ Towels as an associate sponsor. With the help from Conner Morrell Racing, Tub O’ Towels has agreed to supply each competing team with a tub of their 90 count Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes at each event on the nine nights of Speedweek.

"Anyone who has ever worked on a car of any kind knows the importance of good cleaning supplies", said Aaron Fry, promoter of the FAST On Dirt tour. "For the first time ever, nine consecutive nights at 9 different tracks, will be an unprecedented challenge for race teams. Having Tub O’ Towels on board to help keep the teams and their equipment clean, night in and night out, is greatly appreciated", he added.

The nine-race grind begins next Friday, June 7 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio and will roll on in consecutive days at Fremont Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Hilltop Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Millstream Speedway and conclude on Saturday, June 15 at Atomic Speedway.

“Tub O’ Towels is actually made in Ohio, so supporting Ohio Speedweek is a natural fit”, said Marcia Boyd, Brand Relations Manager for Tub O’ Towels.

Tub O’ Towels – the world’s hardest working wipes – include a revolutionary additive that breaks the molecular bonds that hold grease and dirt on a surface. Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, each extra-large Tub O’ Towels heavy-duty cleaning wipe is 100-percent solution soaked and its poly-blend fabric delivers a fast, easy clean no matter the grime through a durable fabric that won’t break down. A new Tub O’ Towels heavy-duty cleaner and degreaser spray also is available, delivering powerful, quick cleaning and degreasing power in a spray for race, garage and other extreme grime environments.

Tub-O-Towels joins Victory Fuel, NAPA of Fremont, ALLmobility of Dayton, Helms & Sons Construction of Findlay, All Pro Cylinder Heads of Johnstown, Ti22 Performance, All Star Performance and Hoosier Race Tires as the primary contributors to the first ever FAST - Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

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Zearfoss aims big in Beaver Dam’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
ByTyler Altmeyer
May 29, 2024

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

JONESTOWN, Pa. (May 29, 2024) – Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing put on some miles in their Memorial Day Weekend campaign, not only continuing their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series efforts with visits to Atomic Speedway and Fremont Speedway on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, but mixing in Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial in the process. In total, Zearfoss made four starts in his four-day travels, highlighting his agenda with tenth and 11th-place finishes at Atomic Speedway and Fremont Speedway on May 25 and May 27, respectively.

Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished tenth at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, May 25, commencing the program two positions better from row four. In all, a sound effort for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania, native, kicking things off with the 11th-fastest qualifying time, racing on to finish third in his respective heat race.

Zearfoss’ aforementioned 11th-place score occurred in Fremont’s Rick Ferkel Tribute on Monday, May 27; the “Jonestown Jet” started fourth.

“A lot of running around, but that’s what it’s all about…I don’t think we’d have it any other way,” Zearfoss expressed. “Hats off to the team for hanging tough and putting in the miles to get us back to Port Royal for the Bob Weikert Memorial on Sunday, then back to Fremont on Monday. It takes a lot of hard work and support to make travels like that possible. I’m fortunate to have both by my side.”

Zearfoss finished 15th in Sunday’s $75,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial. He started 24th on the grid after earning the B-Main’s final transfer position.

ON DECK:
Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing will continue their 2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two days at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Saturday’s World of Outlaws Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial finale will award a $20,000 payday.

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

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

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

STATS:
2024 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Stats:
Wins: 0
Top-Fives: 0
Top-Tens: 7

2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Kicked off 2024 World of Outlaws season with DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park (February 7-10); finished 18th, 19th, 13th, and 16th, respectively. Finished tenth at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Saturday, March 16. Climbed from 22nd to eighth at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, March 30 – earned KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Finished ninth at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, on Friday, April 12. Finished seventh in #LetsRaceTwo finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, May 4. Finished ninth at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 18. Finished tenth at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, May 25.

 

 

Dietrich rules headlines in Pennsylvania; The Grove, Lincoln, Selinsgrove all ahead

By Fully Injected Motorsports:

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (May 29, 2024) – It was a weekend to remember for Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only opening competition with a $10,039 triumph at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24, but ultimately trumping that accomplishment two nights later at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace,” racing on to secure the Bob Weikert Memorial title for a $76,500 share.

The High Limit Racing program featured some of the best open wheel competitors in the country, but it was Dietrich’s time to shine, holding off late race challenges by “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu, for the highest payday of his career.

Capitalizing on slower traffic, Dietrich took his Weikert Livestock No. 29 to the lead on Lap 30. A pair of late race cautions would make things interesting, but “Double-D” held strong.

Dietrich started third on the 40-lap grid.

“I’m not sure it actually even sunk in completely yet,” Dietrich, pilot of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Derek Snyder & Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, No. 29 sprint car, stated. “So much to say and so many people to thank. The month prior to these wins were kinda filled with some ups and downs, mostly downs, but my guys never gave up. The drive and the ambition to do better stayed with us and it obviously paid off. We have a lot of racing left on our schedule. We’re going to celebrate this one for a while, but we still have work to do. We’ll do whatever we can to keep this momentum going heading into our busy summer schedule.”

“Double-D” technically concluded his holiday weekend on Tuesday evening at Grandview Speedway, rejoining High Limit Racing for a Midweek Money Series program worth $20,000-to-win. The Gettysburg native rolled off 15th and completed the 35-lapper two positions better.

COMING UP NEXT: Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing plan to visit Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Selinsgrove Speedway in consecutive fashion on Friday through Sunday, May 31 through June 2.

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

2024 STATISTICS: Wins: 5 Top-Fives: 16 Top-Tens: 18

2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fifth in each of his USCS/Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Volusia Speedway Park) starts on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s Icebreaker on Sunday, February 25. Finished third in Lincoln Speedway start on Sunday, March 3. Won first main event of the season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 16. Finished second in Williams Grove Speedway’s Opening Day program on Sunday, March 17. Finished second and third in visits to Williams Grove Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Friday and Sunday, March 22 and 24. Earned second victory of the season at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 6; started 11th. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, April 7. Finished second at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Won third feature of the season in BAPS Motor Speedway visit on Sunday, April 14. Finished ninth at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 27. Finished fourth at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 28. Hard Charged from 24th to ninth against World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 8. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, May 19. Earned John Trone Tribute victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 24 ($10,039). Earned Bob Weikert Memorial victory at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 26 ($76,500).

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gkrracing X: www.twitter.com/dannydietrich Merchandise: www.dannydietrich.com/merch News: www.dannydietrich.com News: www.fullyinjected.com

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