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ARCA and CRA Announce Sanction Extension for 2013 Season

(WINCHESTER, Ind.) – Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and Champion Racing Association (CRA) announced today an extension of the formal working relationship between the two motorsports sanctioning bodies.

ARCA, currently concluding its 60th Anniversary Season, will sanction the racing activities for the ARCA CRA Super Series once again in 2013. The super late model stock car racing series, founded in 1997, is based in Salem, Ind. Today, Johnny VanDoorn will complete his first championship season under the ARCA and CRA partnership and his third in overall Super Series competition.

ARCA president and CEO Ron Drager noted the opportunity for continued growth and development as part of the extended partnership with CRA.

“This affiliation has been, right from the beginning, about two strong, stable racing companies joining forces to become even stronger and more stable,” Drager said. “As a sport, we need to continue to provide opportunities for drivers, owners, and crew members within auto racing, and support the developmental channels from grassroots to the top tier of the sport.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T17:30:06-04:00October 14th, 2012|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Danny Johnson Charges to Third 358-Modified Series Win of Season

Planck finishes fifth at Brockville Ontario Speedway to garner series championship title

BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO – Oct. 14, 2012 – “The Doctor” Danny Johnson cruised to the front during Saturday’s DIRTcar 358-Modified Series finale at Brockville Ontario Speedway, avoiding several pile-ups and outlasting competition through a challenging 100 laps on his way to his third series win of the season.

“I’m very fortunate to have a great hotrod here at the end of the season,” said Johnson, of Rochester, N. Y. “It’s a phenomenal hotrod, that’s all I can tell you. It’s the same car that we ran here last year and won with, so it’s a proven piece for us.”

Johnson beat off Brett Hearn to take third at the green flag at Saturday’s afternoon 1000 Islands RV Fall Nationals race, but Hearn fought back after a pile-up in lap 3 involving Dexter Stacey, Michel Chicoine and Danny O’Brien brought the yellow. On the restart, Hearn powered ahead to second with Johnson still in third. Stephane LeFrance in the 115 car continued the lead he gained at the start. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T17:26:58-04:00October 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

Sides Captures First Outlaws Victory of Season at Spring Classic

Dollansky repeats as Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 champion in afternoon event

PEVELY, Mo. – Oct. 13, 2012 – Jason Sides crawled from his sprint car with an exhausted – and thrilled – look on his face.

Reeling from the passing of a close friend earlier this week, Sides carried a heavy heart into Saturday’s World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series doubleheader at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 – the culmination of a pair of rainouts earlier this season.

And after a total 95 green-flag feature laps on the high-banked track on a humid and windy Midwest day, Sides captured the Spring Classic after recording a third-place finish in the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Summit Distributing/Coors Light in the afternoon.

“I had Mark Hardee riding with me,” Sides said. “It wasn’t his time to go, but the cancer got him and we hate that. He’ll be with us a lot in our hearts and everything, so hopefully we’ll get us a couple more wins with him riding with us.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T17:24:24-04:00October 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 10-13-12 Ocala, FL

By- Jim Rouse (10-13-12) Ocala, FL – The Florida State Sprint Car Championship wrapped up tonight with a bang while the Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks all made it a complete night on Fan Appreciation Weekend! All races had 5 laps added to them for the night (Sprints went 10 extra from a normal race).

First up were our Hobby Stocks who would ultimately go 25 laps. The race started off with a wild ride for William Gillam when he barrel-rolled the #13 on the backstretch. Gillam was okay but his night was over. Trevor Gamble would lead from 4^th while title fighter Rodney Wright would have to fight from 10^th. Trey Isgette, III would bring a caution out with 10-to-go and 4 laps later Kyle Maynard would do the same. Up front it was Gamble, Wright, and Mike Stalnaker. Trevor Gamble, though the car started going away, held off Rodney Wright for a massive win in a tight title fight. Mike Stalnaker and Hunter Gustafson solidified their statuses as top 5 drivers and Steve Branton took the #2S to 5^th. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T17:21:40-04:00October 14th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Jason Russell Wins Very First Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

October 13, 2012 – Tampa, FL – Five divisions were on hand to race here at East Bay Raceway Park. The Limited Late Models, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Outlaw Fours, Florida Mini Sprints and Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers were all battling for points tonight.

The first feature of the night went to the Outlaw Fours. Stephen Hohlbaugh won his heat. For the feature event on the front row it was Zach Amundsen and Billy Howard. Billy Howard took the early lead, but then on lap one, Nick Hebrank spun and brought out the first caution. On the restart, Howard took the lead again, but then on lap three it was the defending Champion Jesse Brown blowing an engine and was done for the night. As the final green waved, Billy Howard picked up his fourth feature win of the season with Hohlbaugh, Amundsen, J.R. Baker and Jessica Robbins rounding out the top five.

Next up were the Florida Mini Sprints. Current points leader Gavin Thomas, Paige Moss and Dirk Miller won their heat races. For the feature it was Paige Moss and John Crowder making up the front row. But before the green was waved, the drivers did a four wide salute to the fans. When the green waved it was Eddie Moss, Jr. taking the lead for the first part of the race. On lap thirteen, Dylan Coldings night ended as he went up in smoke on the backstretch. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T17:09:16-04:00October 14th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

LeBrun Wins Pro Stock Series Finale at Brockville

Reigning champ Ladouceur takes another title, his last before moving to Sportsman division

BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO – Oct. 13, 2012 – Friday’s Pro Stock Series 50-lap finale at Brockville Ontario Speedway took Stephane LeBrun to Victory Lane and brought Joey Ladouceur his third series championship title, his last before moving on to the Sportsman division.

LeBrun, of Gatineau, Quebec, started second in the grid and charged ahead at the green flag, maintaining his lead through four cautions and fending off challenges from Ladouceur and Ghislain Valade.

“I feel very happy,” the French-speaking LeBrun said through a translator. “The car was running good, I thank my pit crew and my family for everything, and Brockville for having this.”

But as far as the series was concerned, LeBrun’s win was no match for Ladouceur’s ample point lead and, finishing second, Ladouceur was able to stay ahead of the pack. Rob Yetman, who trailed Ladouceur by 35 points, finished seventh, and Jocelyn Roy, 97 points behind the leader, finished ninth. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T16:56:24-04:00October 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

BRP Fall Brawl Night 1

Jim Rouse, BRP Media (10-12-12) Ocala, FL – The Fall Brawl highlights the Florida State Sprint Car Championship for our Twisted Tea Top Gun Sprint Cars while the Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models, Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators put on a wonderful show as well on Fan Appreciation Weekend!

First up were our very own Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks and a great show was in store. Buddy Pope dominated the heat race and was dominant in the first half of the feature. Travis Staats began to catch Pope with 4-to-go in the 10-lapper but couldn’t do anything with him. Reid Christensen would stay 3^rd the entire night but he showed real progress as his rookie campaign in the Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks class. Buddy Pope was excited with his run as he gained some big points with his win. Travis Staats was a solid 2^nd and Christensen finished 3^rd on a strong caution-free night! (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T16:53:42-04:00October 14th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Several Points Categories Still Up For Grabs as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Season Finale

WAYCROSS, GA (October 13, 2012) – Capping off another exciting year of racing, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the 2012 season finale – the Red Buck Dirt Track World Championship – presented by “Borrowed Blue”. Jimmy Owens, of Newport, TN will secure his second LOLMDS National Championship in a row, once he rolls through the gates and enters the final event at Portsmouth Raceway Park next weekend. Owens, who has won six (6) LOLMDS feature events in 2012, has been consistently racking up valuable points all season long to stay in front of the series points battle. Owens is leading Don O’Neal into the final event by 430 points. O’Neal leads the series with eleven (11) wins in 2012 but has suffered several DNF’s, costing him valuable points towards the series national championship.

Jonathan Davenport will wrap up the 2012 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Title next week at Portsmouth Raceway Park. Davenport, who drives the #15 Georgia Boot – Clint Boyer owned race car, has not posted a win on the series yet in 2012, but has been a constant contender at every event to earn enough points to win the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year title in 2012. Davenport currently sits in fifth place in the series national points standings heading into the season finale next week. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-14T16:45:04-04:00October 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

DIRTcar Northeast Series Take to Brockville Quarter-Mile

Series Competitors Prepare for Short Track after Tackling Syracuse’s “Moody Mile”

BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO – Oct. 11, 2012 – The Thousand Islands RV Fall Nationals gets ready to roll this weekend, Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 14, at Brockville Ontario Speedway, as three DIRTcar Northeast traveling tours come to a close, and one, the Super DIRTcar Series, gears up for Peak Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals Presented by NAPA Auto Parts in November.

The Pro Stock Series takes to Brockville’s quarter-mile Friday, the 358-Modified Series Saturday, and the Sportsman Modified and Super DIRTcar Series Sunday. Just coming off of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week in Syracuse, competitors in all four series are ramping up their short-track game after just having spent a week on the longest track they will face this season, the “Moody Mile” at the New York State Fairgrounds.

“We went from the biggest track we run on all year to probably one of the smallest,” said Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified driver Jimmy Phelps, currently second in points for the series. “We’re going to have to try and get ourselves into the short track mode again in a hurry.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-11T17:29:38-04:00October 11th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

Top Gun Sprints return to Bubba Raceway for the Florida State Sprint Car Championship

The Top Gun Sprints return to Bubba Raceway Park on October 12 & 13, for what looks to be a very action packed weekend. The Florida State Sprint Car Championship will be on the line.

Both nights will be complete shows for the sprint cars. Joining the Sprints on Friday will be the Limited Late Models, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks and Gladiators. It is also Fan Appreciation Night with Raceway Brews (Coors Banquet & Pabst), fountain sodas, hot dogs and popcorn for just ONE DOLLAR. Saturday the Open Wheel Modified, Hobby Stocks and V8 Thunderstocks will join the sprint cars.

Matt Kurtz has won the last two races at BRP, can he do it again or will Mark Ruel Jr., AJ Maddox, Tony Agin, Robbie Smith, Collin Cabre, Ryan Partin, Shawn Murray, Danny Martin Jr., Tim Grubaugh, Rich Alexander, Brandon Lineberger, Brandon Grubaugh, Stephen Darvalics, Kerry Gilbert, Tyler Godwin or Shane Kreidler be able the win the Florida State Championship?

By Scott|2012-10-11T15:06:04-04:00October 11th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Top Gun Sprints, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

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