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Deery Series at Davenport, Farley this Weekend

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 16) – The first Deery Brothers Summer Series events of the season at Davenport Speedway and at Farley Speedway are slated this weekend.

Davenport hosts the IMCA Late Model tour on Friday, April 19 while Farley is site of the Saturday, April 20 show. Both events will be held on 3/8-mile ovals and each pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. at Davenport. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Spectator admission is $17 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and free for kids 10 and under when accompanying a paid adult.

Gates at Farley open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for students and free for kids 12 and under attending with a paying adult. Pit passes at both tracks are $30.

The series returns to Farley for the Sept. 13-14 Yankee Dirt Track Classic. Davenport hosts the Sept. 21 tour finale. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T13:58:13-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, IMCA|Comments Off

Steve Kinser Earns First 2013 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Win

Experience at El Paso Speedway Park valuable in racing to 575th career victory

Dan Beaver, EL PASO, Texas — April 16, 2013 — Veteran experience dominated the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series debut on Tuesday night at El Paso Speedway Park as Steve Kinser charged to his first victory of the season in the series debut at the West Texas venue.

Tony Stewart Racing teammates Kinser and Donny Schatz owned the front row for the feature, and Kinser never looked back. Kinser, the only touring Outlaw with experience on the 3/8-mile oval, quickly charged to the lead and pulled away while a wild race for second took place behind him. Points-leader Daryn Pittman was able to hold off Craig Dollansky for his 11th top-five finish of the year.

Quick-timer David Gravel and Kraig Kinser rounded out the top five.

“I was worried about everybody,” said Kinser, relieved to finally be in the win column for the 575th time in his World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series career. “The year hadn’t been going that great. It’s just good to get a win. We’ve been struggling to get a win and the whole team needed it.”

The general consensus among racers was that the track was solid and only getting better as the night progressed. “Still, you have to cowboy up,” said Gravel, “and you have to hit very precise marks.” That definitely benefitted Kinser, who has a knack for finding victory lane when the series debuts at a new venue. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T13:39:49-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS BILSTEIN SHOCKS “SERIES WITHIN A SERIES” BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT GREENVILLE

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division will travel to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for Round 6 of the 2013 season with the $5,000-to-win 3^rd Annual “Rumble On The Gumbo 75.” It will also be the first points race for the Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series.”

The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” is for drivers that choose to the economical $35 Bilstein Spec Shocks on all four corners and the fifth coil of their race cars for the remainder of the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Touring Division season.

Drivers will collect points at each event and the Top 5 five drivers at the end of the season will collect point fund money at the end of the season out of the $5,000 point fund. The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion will earn $2,500.

David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN was the 2012 Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion after finishing second in the overall NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division point standings with three wins, 11 Top 5 finishes, 15 Top 10 finishes, and two Fast Time Awards in 22 starts.

Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS finished second in the 2013 Bilstein “Series Within A Series” point standings, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS finished third, and Frank Wilson of Harold, FL took the fourth spot. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T13:34:44-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

Richards Ready To Chase More Glory At Fayetteville Motor Speedway This Friday Night (April 19)

World of Outlaws Late Model Series Returns To North Carolina Track For First Time Since 2010
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – April 16, 2013 – It should come as no surprise that Josh Richards is excited about the World of Outlaws Late Model Series returning to Fayetteville Motor Speedway for the first time since 2010 this Friday night (April 19).

With a sterling .667 career win percentage in WoO LMS competition at the four-tenths-mile oval, the 25-year-old star from Shinnston, W.Va., has a special affinity for the Tar Heel State track.

“I’m definitely looking forward to going back to Fayetteville,” said Richards, a two-time World of Outlaws champion and the national tour’s current points leader. “That place has treated us pretty good over the years. I’ve always had a lot of fun driving there.”

Richards owns two victories in three career WoO LMS starts at Fayetteville, capturing 50-lap A-Mains in October 2008 and April 2010.

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By Scott|2013-04-17T05:21:30-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Prepares for the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial

The FL United Promoters Series comes to Auburndale Speedway this Sat. 4/20 for the running of the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial. This will be the first year at the tight 1/4 mile track for this prestigious race for the racer that competed at all Florida tracks back in the late 70’s and through the 80’s. Know for his famous #31 often color baby blue Billie race many different types of machines during his career. There will be over $2,000.00 in lap money and prizes added to the purse for this 100 lap event, which is race #4 for the FUPS Super late models.

Many teams have committed to appearing to compete with the ” FUPS Best Late Model Drivers” in the state. Along with series regulars, point leader and winner of the first three races will be Wayne Anderson trying for win #4. Jesse Dutilly, Daniel Webster, Jonathan Guy, David Green, Billy Bigley Jr., Daniel Keene Jr., Jeff Scofield, Joe Winchell and many more will try to keep Anderson from picking up win number four. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T04:15:59-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Day Wins Earlybird 100 Sayre Southern Superstar Event

JP Stephens, SAYRE, AL–After two rainouts, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate Saturday as the Southern Superstars enjoyed a perfect day of weather at Sayre. Twelve drivers showed up to start the 2013 season and to see who can knock Mark Day off his championship throne. The 2012 season was the most competitive in series history, with five drivers having a chance to win the points championship during the last race. The 2013 season looks to be even more competitive as the series will also hold races at Huntsville Speedway and Highland Rim Speedway which is located north of Nashville. Brad Lemley, who won three races and took home seven poles, said he will run the whole season as he looks to win the series title. Also new to the series in 2013 is B J Holley from Jackson, Georgia, and J R Bolden of Calera, Alabama.
Before the race, several drivers were recognized for their efforts in 2012. Hunter Spivey was awarded the B J Parker Sportsmanship Trophy which is named after the legendary Southern Superstars founder and long-time race promoter B J Parker. Everybody knows B J Parker’s name in NASCAR and short track racing, and Spivey said it was very humbling to be named the winner of such a special trophy. Spivey also took home another trophy for finishing fourth in the points. Spivey was able to run up front and improve his qualifying efforts the last half of 2012 and has a goal of winning his first SSS race in 2013.

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By Scott|2013-04-17T03:33:28-04:00April 16th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

Donald Bradsher “The Hitman” Captures First Career FASTRAK Touring Victory at Friendship Motor Speedway

Ekin, North Carolina – The FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division made their 1st visit back in 3 years Saturday night to the 4/10th mile Friendship Motor Speedway. Over 30+ “warlords” made the trip to the facility bringing the “sell-out” crowd to their feet for Round #6 of the year and Points Race #3 in the FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division. What a great reunion it was as for the 2nd consecutive weekend in a row it was #93 Burlington, North Carolina’s #93 Rocket of Donald Bradsher would prevail on top as a FASTRAK first time winner.

It started off with daytime conditions in VP Race for the Pole Qualifying. Donald Bradsher set fast time with a speed of 16.212 seconds. The top 8 drivers we’re locked in from Time Trials for the 40 Lap feature paying $2,000 to win. Still in daylight conditions due to the idea from Promoter Les Wooten and Jerry Farley trying to not prolong the night for fans. The 2 Heat races we’re interesting. In B-Main #1 a lot of drivers testified it was like an extra practice session for the field as the race went “clean and green” in RockAuto Heat #1 won by #8 Bellwood, North Carolina’s Ron Parker. In Chevy Performance Heat #2 the story was totally different. Drivers we’re “fighting and clawing” their way around the clay oval going through anybody in their path. The yellow flag waved on many occasions but after the 3rd try at a one lap shootout, #11 David Smith the two-time and Defending FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division Champion went on to win B-Main race #2. (more…)

By Scott|2017-06-05T21:11:02-04:00April 16th, 2013|Fastrak Late Model Series, Featured, Front Page News, Regional|Comments Off

REUTIMANN FINISHES 24TH AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 16, 2013) – David Reutimann and the No. 83 Dr. Pepper Toyota team finished 24th at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Running one of the best cars they have had all season, the team had a competitive race logging laps inside the top 20 before being caught off the lead lap to finish the event in the 24th position.

The 500-mile race at Texas Motor Speedway marked the first Saturday night race of the season, challenging the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitors with changing track conditions and cooling temperatures as the sun set over the 1.5-mile speedway near Fort Worth, Texas. Like many teams, the No. 83 Dr. Pepper Toyota team worked closely with their driver, identifying how their car was handling and continually fine-tuning their set up throughout the evening. For Reutimann, his No. 83 Camry fluctuated between being a bit too tight and a bit too free. With several rounds of pit stops, the Dr. Pepper team utilized each opportunity to help the balance of their car with slight air pressure adjustments.

Race strategy also played a role in the 500-mile race as many competitors found themselves trapped a lap down to the leader. After being caught a lap down, the No. 83 Dr. Pepper team took a gamble on their pit strategy during a round of green-flag pit stops. When the caution flag waved just a few laps later, Reutimann and the team were left in a two lap deficit to the leaders. At the conclusion of the event, Reutimann was scored in the 24th position.

“Our No. 83 Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry was a really good car this weekend,” commented Reutimann. “We turned competitive lap times and raced hard for positions. Our spotter did a great job keeping us out of trouble so we could run the entire race, and the crew did a great job keeping up with adjustments to keep the balance of our car. We had a lot of guests from Dr. Pepper with us at the track this weekend, and I feel like we were able to put on a good show for them. I’m really proud of everyone for all their hard work that went into getting ready for the race this weekend. I’m looking forward to getting to Kansas next week.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-16T19:49:00-04:00April 16th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Catawba Valley 250-Hickory Motor Speedway-Newton, NC

Mooresville, NC 4/15/13- Clay Rogers kicked off the 2013 CARS X-1R Pro Cup Series in style winning his thirty-first career race. Now as the series heads into this weekend’s Catawba Valley 250 at the Hickory Motor Speedway, he will have his hands full to make it back-to-back wins as several familiar faces plan to do battle for the time this season. Defending race winner Tyler Young, Joey Jones, and Richard Gould all make their return to series action. Young has produced the best results of the three averaging a third place finish in the two Hickory starts during the 2012 season. In addition to the trio above; Coleman Pressley, son of former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Robert Pressley, will make his series debut behind the wheel of his family owned #59 machine.

For all drivers entered the biggest challenge will be tire conservation around the .363 mile oval known for its rough abrasive asphalt. Teams will have 250 laps to figure it out, with a competition caution on lap 125, allowing teams to change tires and fuel before going back green. From there fans in attendance will quickly notice action on the track heat up as the final laps approach.

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By Scott|2013-04-16T00:59:33-04:00April 16th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars Invading El Paso Speedway Park

At end of highly successful West Coast swing, Outlaws have one last track to invade before heading EastEL PASO, Texas — April 15, 2013 — The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series has been racing through the Western states since early March, and it has one piece of unfinished business on Tuesday night in Texas before it returns to the Midwest.

Since March 6 the hardest working drivers in sprint car racing have taken on all comers at nine tracks in Nevada, Arizona, and California comprising 11 races. Those events have showcased eight different winners. In total, 22 drivers have scored at least one top-five, and that makes this an incredibly competitive swing for the touring series. As a brand new venue for the Outlaws, the 3/8ths-mile, slightly-banked El Paso Speedway Park should provide the same level of competition, which means fans will have no idea of who is likely to win Tuesday night.

Tim Kaeding and Daryn Pittman will certainly be in the mix, however, as they carry over a furious battle from Perris Auto Speedway. Pittman snatched the lead from Kaeding with 12 laps remaining in the SoCal Showdown in a pass that was a little too close for Kaeding’s comfort. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-15T21:28:20-04:00April 15th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off