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World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Returns to the Wild West

The Outlaws only visit to Texas in 2013 features a new and unique track for the series

By Dan Beaver – EL PASO, Texas – April 4, 2013 – World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series drivers face a clean slate on Tuesday, April 16, as they head to El Paso for the first-ever race on that track and their only visit to Texas in 2013.
It has been two years since the Outlaws were last in Texas, but the most recent race was held on the other side of the state at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown. Sammy Swindell won the 40-lap feature that night, but he and the rest of the drivers face a new challenge at El Paso Speedway Park.

Sprint car fans in West Texas are hungry for big league competition because the track is not only new to the series, so is the venue-sort of. The last time the Outlaws were in this part of the country, they were not in the country at all but rather across the border in Mexico at Autopista Juarez in 1992.

Steve Kinser is the only driver with experience in the market and on this track. “I was a lot younger at the time, but I remember winning that race and it is always part of the conversation when we get back to this area.”

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By Scott|2013-04-05T00:38:25-04:00April 5th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces LaSalle Spring Shootout Expands to Two Days

WAYCROSS, GA (April 4, 2013) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and LaSalle Speedway officials have announced that the “Spring Shootout”, scheduled for May 11th will be expanded this year. This year’s event will now be two single day shows. There will be a complete show on Friday, May 10th, paying $10,000 to win and a complete show on Saturday, May 11th, paying $10,000 to win.

The LOLMDS was originally scheduled to visit Hartford Motor Speedway on Friday, May 10th. Series officials were notified by Hartford Motor Speedway management that the health of track owner Jim Borden has worsened. The Borden family has decided to cancel the LOLMDS event to focus on their family during this trying time.

“We are extremely appreciative that Jim Borden stuck it out last year during his illness by having the passionate Hotovy family and his friends at Lane Automotive promote the very successful LOLMDS event. The series is again sadden by the recent news of Jim’s condition and will continue reverent prayers for Jim and the entire family during this trying time. We certainly understand their decision and ask everyone keep the family in our thoughts and prayers”, stated Director, Ritchie Lewis. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-05T00:33:15-04:00April 5th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Reigning DIRTcar UMP King Seeks To Become First Illinois Driver To Capture Quarter-Mile Oval’s Huge World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

Reigning DIRTcar UMP King Seeks To Become First Illinois Driver To Capture Quarter-Mile Oval’s Huge World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

FARMER CITY, IL – April 3, 2013 – Brian Shirley has his sights set on big dirt Late Model prizes in 2013 – starting this weekend.

Contending for victory in the sport’s richest and most prestigious races is the stated goal for the defending DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals and weekly series Late Model champion, who will get his first shot this season at a mega-money triumph when the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Illini 100 is contested for the fifth time on April 5-6 at Farmer City Raceway.

“We really want to focus on our program for the big shows this year,” said Shirley, a 32-year-old standout from Chatham, Ill., whose biggest career win to date was a $35,000 score in the 2006 Knoxville (Iowa) Late Model Nationals. “Last year we started up front in a lot of big races but couldn’t stay there. This year we have to make the right decisions to capitalize on those good starting spots and get solid finishes – and maybe even win one or two.

“Hopefully we can get things started right with the Illini. I’d love to be the guy to bring home a win for all the fans (at Farmer City) who are rooting for one of us Illinois boys to win it one of these years.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-04T15:37:55-04:00April 4th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Perris Auto Speedway Hosts World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series on Saturday, April 13

Seven of the last eight races at half mile have featured different winners

PERRIS, Calif. – April 3, 2013 – According to the trend, a first-time winner should stand atop the podium when the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series visits Perris Auto Speedway.

After Mark Kinser claimed the first five races at the half mile, seven of the last eight events – and the last five consecutive – have featured a different winner heading into the SoCal Showdown on Saturday, April 13.

One of those drivers is Kerry Madsen, who picked up a victory in 2007 and finished fifth during last season’s return to Perris Auto Speedway after a five-year hiatus.

“It’s an enjoyable track for me and I’m definitely looking forward to Perris,” he said. “It suits my style. It races like a 3/8 (mile). It doesn’t really race like a half mile. You’ve still got some speed on the straights and the corners are kinda tight and it builds a pretty nice ledge.”

Joey Saldana outlasted Californian and 2004 winner Jason Meyers in last year’s event.

“Last year I was fortunate enough to get a win at Perris,” Saldana said. “I love coming out here to the West Coast, definitely at the beginning of the year and definitely in September. It’s fun just coming out here; it’s a great atmosphere. All the fans really support sprint car racing.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-04T15:35:13-04:00April 4th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Magnolia Motor Speedway Hosts First WRS Points Race of 2013 on Saturday, April 6, 2013

Columbus, Mississippi (03-31-13) – Magnolia Motor Speedway will return to action this Saturday, April 6th, 2013 with a program that will feature the first Weekly Racing Series point’s race of the 2013 Season. Don’t miss out on seeing all your favorite drivers battle it out on the first point’s night of the 2013 campaign.

Magnolia Motor Speedway will kick off the season with a program that will featuring TheRockAuto.Com Super Late Models, the NeSmith Late Models, the NeSmith Street Stocks and the Mini Stocks all in action.

On Saturday, April 6th the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4pm. The driver’s meeting is at 5:30pm sharp with racing action at 6:30pm. Grandstand Admission is $10.00 for adults and Kids 10 and under are Free. Pit admission is $25.00. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-04T15:25:22-04:00April 4th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Anderson Speedway’s Historical Redbud 300 to See Purse Increased by over 40 Percent for 2013

Minimum $10,000 Winner’s Check Part of Increased Purse for Each Position in ARCA/CRA Super Series Event

Anderson, IN (April 2, 2013) – Anderson Speedway officials announced today that the purse for the Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series will increase by over 40% in 2013. Part of that increase will be seen in the minimum $10,000 winner’s check for the Saturday July 20^th event.

Besides the increased winner’s share, every finishing position will see increased prize money. Those finishing in the top 5 will especially notice the increases.

According to Anderson Speedway President Rick Dawson, it has been his goal to raise the purse for some time. “A few years back we focused on the re-birth of the Redbud 300, also known as the Anderson 400 for some years. We couldn’t really pay the purse we wanted while we were rebuilding it, and I asked the racers to be patient with me, and they were. We’ve had some great shows and growing crowds in recent years, and with the addition of Stoops Freightliner as the title sponsor, we are now able to say ‘Thank You’ to the racers for their patience, and make a purse more commensurate with the national significance of the show.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-03T00:59:46-04:00April 3rd, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Back to Kings Speedway

The premier sprint car series tackles the 3/8-mile track on Friday, April 12

HANFORD, Calif. – April 2, 2013 – Joey Saldana is searching for his first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series feature victory as the driver for Motter Motorsports.

A 2000 winner at Kings Speedway, where the series hasn’t completed an event since 2003, Saldana has the 3/8-mile track circled on his calendar. The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series competes at Kings Speedway on Friday, April 12.

“I’m definitely looking forward to Hanford,” Saldana said. “We don’t get to race there much. I love racing there and we’ve been fortunate enough to win a race. Hopefully we can go back there and get right where we left off and that was with a win, so hopefully this 71m car can get a victory out here on the West Coast.”

Dating back to 2000, the past six races at Kings Speedway have been won by a different driver. Before that streak, 20-time champion Steve Kinser claimed a series-leading seven wins with Sammy Swindell, Stevie Smith and Danny Lasoski each winning three of the 28 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events between 1985-2003.

“It’s always been a fun place to go race,” Kerry Madsen said. “It’s got a nice little progressive banking to it so it can be quite quick and I’m pretty excited to go back there.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-03T00:27:52-04:00April 3rd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

The April Assault Begins At Bubba Raceway Park

Jim Rouse (Ocala, FL)- The 5th week of racing at Bubba Raceway Park will be intense as the Crate Late Models will run their first points race for the NeSmith Weekly Series. Joining them will be the E-Mods, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators.

The Crate Late Models ran a race earlier in 2013 with Bryan Bernhardt the victor. He now leads the standings over Jeff Mathews. Mathews, a 4-time Modified champion, will take the fight to Bernhardt but must also fight off 3rd place drivers Kenny Monohan and 10-year old Tyler Clem. Monohan has excelled in both disciplines so far while Clem continues to mature and has embraced the confidence that comes with being 10-and-a-half. Bernhardt has a tough task ahead of him if he’s to stay undefeated in the Crate Late Models.

After 2 shots for the E-Mods they get another chance to take Shane Nichols down. Nichols is up by a few points on Shane Taylor and Roy Crain. The Taylor boys, Shane and Shawn, will put the fight on and, along with Crain, try to end the reign of car #65. Nichols has won 4-in-a-row before and he’s hlfway there again; can he do it again? (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-03T00:24:54-04:00April 3rd, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD BACK IN ACTION STARTING FRIDAY

OrlandoSpeedworldLogo Orlando SpeedWorld returns to racing action this Friday night, April 5 for its 39th year of operation. The three-eighths-mile track located in Bithlo, FL between Orlando and the Cocoa/Titusville area on Florida’s East Coast began operation in April of 1974. SpeedWorld is now sanctioned for the first time since the mid-1970s by NASCAR as part of the Wheelen All American Series.

The facility is now being operated by Ozzy and Maria Moya who have been running the Lakeland Dragstrip for several years. This is their first venture into oval-track promotion and they recently also took over operation of the Orlando SpeedWorld Dragway as well. The drag strip located next door to the oval track has been in operation since late-1963.Wes Railing recently took over the chores of General Manager at the oval track and he has been aggressively working to get the facility in shape for the season opener.

Recently, Railing has been operating the Bithlo Mud Bog track located to the east of the SpeedWorld complex. Overall, SpeedWorld’s oval track has seen quite a few improvements made over recent weeks including new paint just about everywhere, a re-vamping and cleaning of the concession area, new fencing and much more. One area that needed attention was the entrance/exit from the track that now has a brand-new concrete surface.

In order to speed up the program, victory lane has been moved to the pit area where winning drivers will receive their trophies and have their pictures taken.

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