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Marlar Makes Quick Work of Knoxville Field on Friday Night

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 28, 2012) – Scoring his first career win at Knoxville Raceway, Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN completed a 25-lap journey to the checkered flag, leading all the way. Marlar, who started third in the event, bolted to the lead on the opening circuit and never looked back in taking his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season.

Steve Francis of Ashland, KY came home in second followed by Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.

“I have to thank Norman Bryson for giving me this opportunity to drive his race car, we won the Hillbilly 100 after starting last and to come here tonight and win at Knoxville, it’s sweet, it is one of the historic tracks in racing and to bring this Rocket Chassis to victory lane here is something I will never forget.”

“The car took off great at the start, it felt like it kind of slowed down there a little bit at the end, but I guess I had a big enough of a lead, that it didn’t really matter, but it is something to work on for tomorrow night’s 100-lapper,” said the 34-year-old racer. “I have to thank my sponsors SEG, LLC, Keyser Mfg, Integra Shocks, VP Fuels, GW Performance, Clements Race Engines and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for all of their support.”

Francis, who finished third on Thursday Night, finished one spot higher in Friday’s preliminary to set-up a good starting spot for Saturday’s $40,000 to win finale. “We have really run well here this week, there are a few things we need to tweak on the car to get it to turn better, it’s Barry’s (Wright) birthday today and I was hoping to bring home a victory for him said the driver of the Valvoline, Barry Wright Race Cars Chevrolet. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-29T22:54:24-04:00September 29th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

McMahan Tops Opening Night of 50th annual National Open

Hodnett second for his fourth podium in as many Outlaws races at Williams Grove

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Sept. 28, 2012 – Paul McMahan is not an Outlaw, nor is he Posse.

“I’m just a kid from California making a living,” he said.

McMahan did just that on a cool Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway, where he claimed the opening night of the 50^th annual National Open. The victory was his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season and sends him into Saturday’s $50,000-to-win event as a favorite.

“It’s just a phenomenal night for me,” he said. “To win at Williams Grove is the coolest thing ever.”

While McMahan was strong from the first lap, polesitter Kerry Madsen was the driver to beat. Madsen powered to the lead with McMahan working from fourth to second before the backstretch on lap two.

Stevie Smith passed McMahan for the runner-up position in turn four on lap seven before they entered traffic on lap 11. One lap later, McMahan returned the pass with a slide job for second place in turn four. Greg Hodnett maneuvered past Smith for third place on the ensuing lap. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-29T22:48:30-04:00September 29th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Billy Moyer Best in Opening Night of Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 27, 2012) – Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR swept to the win on the opening night of the 9th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Thursday Night at Knoxville Raceway. The Hall-of-Famer took the lead on lap eight and pulled away for a convincing $7,000 victory, his 16th win overall this season.

Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, who was looking for his first-ever win at the historic track finished second, followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI.

Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA took the lead at the start of the 25-lap main event with Iowa native, Denny Eckrich of Tiffin, IA running in the second position. Reddick held the lead until lap six when Babb took over the top spot.

Babb then yielded the lead to Moyer on lap eight after the two ran side-by-side for a couple of circuits. Moyer, who started third then pulled away in the final 15 circuits to record his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-29T04:33:35-04:00September 29th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Outlaws Bring Title Battle to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 and Spring Classic doubleheader held on Oct. 13

PEVELY, Mo. – Sept. 26, 2012 – Fingers are crossed that the third time is the charm.

Weather has claimed each of the previous two attempts at a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 this season, which has postponed both races to a unique doubleheader on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Summit Distributing/Coors Light, which only has the 55-lap feature remaining in its program, will take place at approximately 3 p.m. with the front gate opening at 1 p.m. The stands will be cleared following that event and reopened for the Spring Classic event in the evening.

“It’s going to be really different because I-55 can be pretty demanding as it is,” Chad Kemenah said. “You’ll probably want to be pretty good and rested come that weekend.”

On Aug. 3, Kerry Madsen won the dash to earn the pole for the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55. However, as the cars were staged on the track for the feature, a severe storm struck the facility. The spectators and teams were urged to seek shelter as the main event was postponed. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-27T03:20:56-04:00September 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Whataburger Night of Champions at 5 Flags Speedway

A New Day….A New Time…a great time will be had by all, as we close out the 2012 Regular Season this SATURDAY Night at 7PM with the ” Whataburger Night of Champions”. A special Saturday event for the completion of the Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series, the Open Wheel Modifieds, the West Florida Coatings Sportsman, the Butler U Pull-It Bombers, plus a sneak preview of the Pro Trucks that will very likely appear on the 2013 schedule.

Mike Garvey, driver of the Buddy’s Home Furnishings, Tracy Goodson owned, Ford Fusion, will clinch his first ever 5 Flags Track Championship on Saturday Night, but a Victory in the Whataburger 100 will be on Mike’s agenda as well. And as is always the case on the season finale, the list of challengers will be impressive. Georgia native Dwayne Buggay is on a hot streak and sits 2nd in the standings, and Texas hotshoe Chris Davidson rides 3rd and is ready to move up. Also from Texas, young Zack Hausler and Brandon Bendele increase the odds of a Texas sweep. Local drivers Wayne Niedecken Jr., Kyle Bryant, and Keith Thorpe will all be vying to protect the home turf. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-27T03:15:26-04:00September 27th, 2012|5 Flags Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Florida United Promoters Series Heads to Desoto Super Speedway on Oct. 6th

The Florida United Promoters Series will travel to Desoto Super Speedway for race #8 of the 2012 season on Sat. October 6th. With only four races remaining the battle for the points championship will continue at the “Fastest 3/8 Mile High Banked” in the south.

Series points leader Steve Dorer now with 4 wins on the season will lead the list of competitors for the “Sea Fest 100” and chasing the $3,000.00 winners purse, this event will pay $400.00 to take the green. Expected to compete are series regulars, Jessie Dutilly, Jonthan Guy, Anthony Campi, Jake Perkins, Daniel Webster, Kevin Macy, Anthony Sergi, Tim Russell, & Cody Lane.

Jeff Scofield, Dylan Bigley, Billy Bigley Jr. Scott Walters, Joe Winchell, Steve Gill, Richie Anderson, Joe Boyd, Justin Larson, Mike Williams, George Gorham Jr. & Dave Pletcher are expected as well. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-27T03:21:28-04:00September 27th, 2012|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Castle Country Clash Sept. 28, 29 at Desert Thunder

PRICE, Utah (Sept. 26) – Two $1,000 to win features for IMCA Modifieds top Desert Thunder Raceway’s seventh annual Castle Country Clash special on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29.

Both features are qualifying races for the 2013 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Racing Western Region, Allstar Performance State and local track points will be awarded.

Also scheduled is the $300 to win Old Timers’ Clash for Modified drivers 50 and over

IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Smiley’s Racing Chassis Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts round out the weekend card.

All applicable points will be awarded in those divisions.

Pit gates at Price open at 1 p.m., the drivers’ meeting is at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. both days. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-27T02:53:42-04:00September 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, IMCA|Comments Off

Series Newcomer Trevor Noles Best Field in CCS Super Limited Action at Hickory

Graham, NC 9/24/12– Trevor Noles of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina picked up his first career CCS Super Limited win in just his second start Saturday night at the Hickory Motor Speedway in front of a healthy crowd in the grandstands and an even healthier field of racecars. Noles had to hold on to the lead on a lap forty-seven restart that set up several hardnosed battles in the sprint to the checkered flag just three laps later.

In victory lane Noles explained how he couldn’t believe he and his Coulter Motorsports race team were already in victory lane in the toughest field of cars the series has seen thus far in 2012.

“This is just amazing to be in the winner’s circle in just our second start with CCS. I was worried at the end when we kept having those cautions allowing the guys behind me to close the lead I had built up, but Randy Renfrow gave us a fast car and we just pulled away from everyone at the end,” said an excited Noles. “I started a little deeper in the field than I would have liked, and then it took us a while to get going with all those cautions. Once we finally got going and got around that #5 car I was able to open a lead and hold on for the win.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-25T17:09:13-04:00September 25th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Nine Illinois Drivers Invade ARCA for 60th Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuoin Dirt

Kovski, Cooksey Comment on Late Season October 14 Fall Affair

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – The interest from the Illinois locals is still steady and strong as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards steers back towards the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds for the 60th running of the Southern Illinois 100 presented by Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon, October 14. Originally scheduled for Labor Day, the renowned stock car classic was rained out and rescheduled much deeper in the ARCA season, right in front of the season finale at Kansas Speedway October 19. Currently, nine drivers from Illinois are entered at DuQuoin, including Springfield’s Kelly Kovski, who’s searching for his career-first win on the one-mile fairgrounds oval.

Kovski likes the idea of running during the cooler fall season rather than in the oppressive heat of late summer. “The track’s going to be different going back in the fall, and I think that will provide an opportunity for a guy like me,” Kovski said. “That’s the fun of dirt track racing, keeping up with the changing track conditions, and being able to read it right. “Ken Schrader always told me (about running the ARCA dirt tracks), ‘you don’t know what you have until the race is over,’ and it’s the truth. So you come back each year and hope you took good notes from last year. “I’m going back with a little different state of mind – set up-wise. I’m not running for points, so I’ve got nothing to lose, so I can gamble and get outside the box a little.” Kovski’s career-best ARCA finishes were a pair of fourth-place runs at DuQuoin in 2011 and most recently on the Springfield mile dirt in late August. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-25T17:04:16-04:00September 25th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at a Glance

50th annual Morgan Hughes National Open at Williams Grove Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Sept. 24, 2012 – Donny Schatz continues to step closer to his fifth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship as the tour wraps up its season against the Pennsylvania Posse this weekend.

Schatz holds a 114-point advantage as the Outlaws venture to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday for the 50th annual Morgan Hughes National Open – a $50,000-to-win event.

The World of Outlaws hold the edge on the Posse this season with Cody Darrah winning the Summer Nationals in July after Outlaws great Steve Kinser and Posse veteran Fred Rahmer split the opening weekend in May. Kinser also claimed the prestigious Morgan Cup for the Outlaws.

A variety of charity events will also take place at the track throughout the weekend, including the Williams Grove National Open Kick-It Tournament on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Fisher Field and the National Open Benefit for Injured Drivers presented by O’Neill Race Gear on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the commercial tent next to the pit gate. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-25T00:44:20-04:00September 25th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

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Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 and Spring Classic doubleheader held on Oct. 13

50th annual Morgan Hughes National Open at Williams Grove Speedway