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McCreadie Controls World of Outlaws Late Model Series Action At 311 Motor Speedway For First Win Of 2013

PINE HALL, NC – April 20, 2013 – Something about 311 Motor Speedway agrees with Tim McCreadie.

The 39-year-old star from Watertown, N.Y., drove to a convincing victory in Saturday night’s 50-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series at the half-mile oval – the second consecutive year that his first win of the season on the national tour came at the Tar Heel State track.

McCreadie ran a virtually flawless race after surging off the outside pole to grab the lead from front-row partner Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., at the initial green flag. He paced the entire distance in his Sweeteners Plus Warrior car, turning back just a brief late-race challenge from Rick Eckert of York, Pa., en route to a $10,650 payday. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-21T13:36:53-04:00April 21st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Jimmy Owens Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Hagerstown Speedway

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 20, 2013) – Jimmy Owens won his second consecutive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event Saturday night at Hagerstown Speedway. Owens took the lead on lap five passing Steve Francis and paced the field the rest of the way to become the eighth different winner in eight LOLMDS appearances at Hagerstown Speedway. Earl Pearson Jr. advanced from his seventh starting position to finish second followed by Vic Coffey, Steve Francis and 18th starting, Gregg Satterlee.

Owens commented on his winning car in victory lane. “It’s a new car that we have only run four or five races with it this year. We were a little worried early on this year but we got the kinks worked out of it and it seems to be really fast. We have never really run that well here so to come here tonight and get this win is great for our whole team. The track was racy and we had a good battle with Francis early on before we were able to pull away towards the end”, said Owens, whose victory was his first at the historic half-mile track. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-21T13:32:51-04:00April 21st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Kaeding Slides Into World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Win at Tri-State Speedway

Californian in right place when Saldana, Darrah collide while racing for the lead
HAUBSTADT, Ind. — April 20, 2013 — Tim Kaeding watched as Joey Saldana and Cody Darrah leaned on each other for 24 laps in a battle for the lead Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway before the two collided, ending their nights and putting Kaeding in prime position for his third World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory of the season.

After Saldana and Darrah swapped the lead four times in the first half of the race, Kaeding took command on lap 25, fought off David Gravel in heavy traffic down the stretch, and earned the second victory in his five career starts at the high-banked, quarter-mile oval. Gravel wound up second with Paul McMahan, Dale Blaney and Kerry Madsen rounding out the top five in the 40-lap A-main.

“We put ourselves in contention right at the get-go,” said Kaeding, of San Jose, Calif. “We had a great racecar all night. We just tippy-toed around there for the first half of the race, watching Joey and Cody. They got racing a little bit too hard and crashed and we kind of fell into it and definitely got the win. I’m going to take it and be happy about it.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-21T13:28:32-04:00April 21st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

William Burnside Picks Up First Feature Win In Street Stocks After Completely Rebuilding Car From Flip Several Weeks Ago

April 20,, 2013 – Tampa, FL – It seemed Mother Nature would spoil the night, but it turned out to be a very cool evening while Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association, Outlaw Fours and the Street Stocks were all on hand to put on a show.

First up was the Outlaw Fours with Billy Howard and Stephen Hohlbaugh winning their heats. For the feature it was Dorsey Strickland and Jesse James Foster on the front row. Strickland led the field until Thomas Braswell brought out the first caution. Strickland took the green once again until lap five when Chris Zimmerman spun in turn four. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-21T05:23:46-04:00April 21st, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD FALLS VICTIM TO RAIN

What looked to be just a passing shower turned out to be a torrential downpour for several minutes forcing track officials to cancel all racing activity Friday night at Orlando SpeedWorld.

The storm dropped enough water to partly flood the infield and part of the pit area, and, with more rain expected in advance of a cold front, it was decided to call it a night just after 7:30pm.

SpeedWorld will try again next Friday night with the Super Late Models, E-Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Super Stocks, Pro Trucks, Strictly Stocks and Bandoleros set for action beginning at 8 pm.

By Scott|2013-04-20T19:02:39-04:00April 20th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off

Huntsville Speedway will open season May 3

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Huntsville Speedway owner Martin Pierce has found a way to bring new changes to the legendary quarter-mile asphalt track and keep it open this season.

Pierce, who now works and lives in Steinhatchee, Fla., has found a way to keep the short track open without making the 500-mile trek to Huntsville every other week.

Martin Pierce prepares for another racing season at Huntsville Speedway.

“I’ve taken on an investor to help me run the track,” Martin said. “Birmingham’s Bruce Roberts will not only help me run the track, but he is also helping me remodel the facility. We have already started to redo the VIP booths and we have ordered a three-sided $20,000 scoreboard.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-20T18:53:42-04:00April 20th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Rising Flood Waters Force World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars to Cancel Next Week’s Race at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers projects river levels to surpass flood stage this week near Pevely

PEVELY, Mo. — April 19, 2013 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects rising river levels will prevent the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series from being able to compete on Saturday, April 27, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.

The river is expected to be nearly 10 feet above flood stage and the track, which sits near Mississippi River tributaries just south of St. Louis, is susceptible to flooding. Flood waters are projected to recede quickly, but not in time for next week’s event.

The race will not be rescheduled. The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars will return to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the two-day Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 on Aug. 2-3.

Tonight’s race at Paducah International Raceway also was postponed because of rain. The series will be in action Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., and again on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Salina (Okla.) Highbanks.

Fans with tickets to the cancelled race next Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway can apply their tickets toward tickets for the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 in August. Ticketholders with questions can call the World of Outlaws ticket hotline at 877-395-8606, or clickWorldofOutlaws.com/tickets. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-19T18:41:56-04:00April 19th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Approaching Storms Prompt Fayetteville Motor Speedway To Call Off Friday Night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

AYETTEVILLE, NC – April 19, 2013 – The likelihood of heavy rain and severe storms arriving late in the afternoon has prompted Fayetteville Motor Speedway officials to call off tonight’s scheduled World of Outlaws Late Model Series event.

FMS promoter Larry Lee made the decision late this morning after a final review of extremely unfavorable weather forecasts for the entire region surrounding the four-tenths-mile oval, which was set to host the WoO LMS for the first time since 2010.

“We’re really excited about having the World of Outlaws Late Model Series come to Fayetteville Motor Speedway but all indications are that the weather is just coming in at the worst possible time for us to race tonight,” said Lee. “All forecasts are consistent in calling for a 10- to 12-hour period of heavy rain and severe storms and unfortunately it’s expected to begin moving through around the time we’d be opening the gates or starting the racing program. We don’t want to bring everyone to the track to face those conditions so we concluded that making an early decision was in the best interest of the track, the fans and the racers.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-19T16:08:32-04:00April 19th, 2013|Featured, Late Models|Comments Off

Magnolia Motor Speedway Back in Action this Saturday, April 20th

Columbus, Mississippi (04/14/13) – Magnolia Motor Speedway is back in action this Saturday, April 20th, 2013. The black ice of the Mag will be featuring the second Weekly Racing Series point race of the 2013 season with TheRockAuto.Com Super Late Models, NeSmith Late Models, NeSmith Street Stock and Mini Stocks in action.

On Saturday, April 20th the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4:30 pm. The driver’s meeting is at 6:15pm sharp with racing action at 7pm. Grandstand admission is $10.00 for Adults and Kids 10 and under are free. Pit admission for adults is $25.00. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-19T03:44:07-04:00April 19th, 2013|Featured, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events at Roaring Knob Postponed

MARKLEYSBURG, PA (April 18, 2013) – Officials of Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex have decided to postpone the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event scheduled for Friday, April 19th due to forecasts predicting a 100% threat of rain and the potential for severe weather outbreaks in the area. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 28th, and will become part of a three-race swing along with Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY on Friday, July 26th and Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, July 27th.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will continue this weekend’s remaining stops on the tour through the Appalachians as originally sheduled. On Saturday Night, April 20th, the series heads east to the “Capitol of Dirt Racing” Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD. The Frank Plessinger-promoted ½ mile race track will host the nation’s best dirt late model drivers for the eighth time in series history. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-18T22:43:48-04:00April 18th, 2013|Featured, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

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U.S. Army Corp of Engineers projects river levels to surpass flood stage this week near Pevely