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DIRTcar UMP Hoosier Tire Rule In Place For World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Winter Freeze’ Feb. 8-9 At Screven Motor Speedway

SYLVANIA, GA – Dec. 11, 2012 – The DIRTcar UMP Hoosier tire rule will be in effect for the 2013 World of Outlaws Late Model Series season-opening ‘Winter Freeze’ on Feb. 8-9 at Screven Motor Speedway, series and track officials announced on Monday.

The decision puts Screven’s doubleheader in line on the tire-rule front with ensuing WoO LMS events at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. (Bubba Army Late Model Winter Nationals on Feb. 15-17) and Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. (UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment on Feb. 21-23). Hoosier LM 10-20-30-40 compound tires will be the only rubber permitted in the eight February racing programs.

“I’m pretty much game for anything that works best for the racers and I think using the (DIRTcar UMP) Hoosier tires will help everyone,” said Screven owner Redd Griffin, who will host the WoO LMS lidlifter for the second consecutive year. “All the other World of Outlaws races after us (in Florida) are using the same tire rule, so it makes sense for us to simply things and go the same route. Now all the drivers who travel far to come down and race for a couple weeks won’t need to bring even more different tires.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-12T16:35:22-05:00December 12th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Dorer Wins Final FUPS Race and 2012 Championship

The Florida United Promoters Late Model Series concluded the 2012 season with a Sunday afternoon race. After rain washed out the later portion of Saturday’s events, the Regal Kia-Chevy 150 was moved to Sunday for afternoon races, something that hasn’t happen in central FL in some time. The series and track owners Colette and Rex Guy decided to give it a go and they were happy they did. We actually had new fans show up today that couldn’t make it last night, said the Guy’s.

Twenty super late models took qualifying times on Saturday night with Jonathan Guy grabbing his 4^th quick time of the season. He was followed by Anthony Campi, point’s leader Steve Dorer, Jeff Scofield, and Kevin Macy to round out the top five.

Sunday morning gave way to sunshine and a great fall day for racing, the teams lined up for the start and autograph session on the front stretch for the fans to meet and greet the drivers. With the re-draw of the top eight, Scott Heckert and Daniel Webster took the front row. Jeff Scofield was fighting the flu and had Wayne Anderson take over the orange & black sleek 07.

On the start Webster got the jump on Heckert but a spin by Tracy Raven brought out the caution for a complete re-start. On the next try Webster got high in turns one & two, Campi make a run on the inside to make it 3 wide with Macy on the bottom, as Webster came back down the three make contact with Macy backwards in the wall in turn 3 bringing out the red flag. Macy & Campi were done for the day. On the re-start Scott Heckert took off with Jesse Dutilly in tow, on lap 22 Dutilly grabs the lead and checks out. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-12T16:30:06-05:00December 12th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Crown Jewel Cup Details, Additional Races Added, Staff Changes

WAYCROSS, GA (December 10, 2012) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series made several big announcements this past weekend during the Championship Awards Banquet and IMIS Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN. Jimmy Owens was honored as the 2012 LOLMDS National Champion in front of a huge crowd at the Lucas Estate in Carmel, IN last Thursday at the series’ year-end awards banquet.

During the banquet, series officials announced that ASI Racewear will be the title sponsor of the expanded crown jewel cup presented by DirtonDirt.com. The “ASI Crown Jewel Cup presented by DirtonDirt.com” will pay a whopping $10,000 to the driver that earns the most points during the nine race mini-series within the LOLMDS schedule in 2013. To be eligible for these cash bonus drivers will have to maintain perfect attendance throughout the 2013 season.

“We’re very excited to announce an increase in the 2nd Annual Crown Jewel Cup within the LOLMDS by having ASI Racewear and DirtonDirt.com increase their involvement with this program. The CJC has great growth potential and any companies interested in being involved in this program can contact series Marketing Director Wayne Castleberry at 951-532-5806″, stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-11T16:36:24-05:00December 11th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Dorer Wins Auburndale Race and 2012 FUPS Championship

By Carol Andrews – This past weekend Auburndale Speedway was the place to be to see great racing. We had a pit full of cars waiting to qualify for the race. We were able to do qualifying and heat race and one feature race on Saturday Night before the clouds opened up and the rain came. The races had to be postponed until Sunday. The Late Models had 19 cars racing for the $4,000. first place pay out. The winner in the Late Model and the other classes are as follows:

Late Models

1-#10 Steve Dorer

2-#30 Jesse Dutilly

3-#75 Jessica Murphy

4-#42 Jon Guy

5-#10G George Gorham

6-#07 Wayne Anderson

7-#64 Joe Winchell

8-#72 Scott Heckert

9-#33 Daniel Webster

10-#46 Spencer Taylor (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-11T17:02:12-05:00December 11th, 2012|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Mother Nature Spoils Last Two Feature Events, 2 New Champions Crowned

December 8, 2012 – Tampa, FL – It was a night 3 new Champions were to be crowned for the 2012 Season, but halfway through the features, Mother Nature put a halt to the night.

The first feature of the night went to the Outlaw Fours. A new champion would be crowned for the 2012 Season. Winning their heats were defending points Champion Jesse Brown and Jesse Foster. On the front row was Nick Hebrank and Jesse Foster. The first caution came out on lap one as Brittany Yates spun in turn two with Foster leading the race. The next caution came out on lap three as Billy Howard spun in turn one. Several more cautions came out before the checkered flag waved with Jesse Foster picking up his second feature win of the 2012 Season. Finishing second and picking up his second points Championship was Stephen Hohlbaugh. Hohlbaugh won his first Championship back in 2009. Finishing third was Jesse Brown with Shirlene Hammond and Billy Howard rounding out the top five.

Next up was the Limited Late Models. Another Championship was on the line with Shane Koperda and top Rookie Jason Russell. Defending Champion Scotty Williams won the heat race. For the front row it was Forrest Gough and Ricky Land for the feature. Lap one leader was Ricky Land, but on lap two Roger Crouse took the lead and never looked back. Roger Crouse won the Late Model Points Championship last week and won the last feature event for the Limiteds. Crouse said in Victory Lane that he wished the Late Models were running as he praised the condition of the track. Finishing second was Gough with Williams third, Land and Pope rounding out the top five. Russell finished ahead of Koperda by one position but was not enough as Shane Koperda won the 2012 Limited Late Model Championship. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-10T15:23:06-05:00December 10th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Chris Buescher Crowned 30th ARCA Racing Series Champion at Annual Championship Awards Banquet

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The celebration of ARCA’s 60th Anniversary Season created a clear theme for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Championship Awards Banquet at the Indiana Convention Center. The end of the night, though, centered on the accomplishments of Chris Buescher and Roulo Brothers Racing, both champions for the first time.

Buescher and his No. 17 Ford team were officially crowned ARCA champions at the series’ annual celebration, taking place in downtown Indianapolis for the first time after a long stretch in Covington, Ky. The 20-year-old from Prosper, Texas was among 18 drivers from the top 20 in the final point standings to be honored on stage. He and his team left with a significant amount of point fund and special award earnings, as awarded by a parade of series partners at the ceremony.

To honor Buescher as the 30th ARCA Racing Series champion in 60 seasons, ARCA president Ron Drager presented the team its series championship rings. Jim Johnson of Menards was the last guest on stage, congratulating Buescher on behalf of the series’ presenting sponsor.

“It’s pretty awesome,” Buescher said of his title coronation. “We’ve been looking forward to it for a while now. I’m not a big dress-up-and-get-fancy guy but for an occasion like this I’ll certainly do it. I’m happy to have my parents here and have everyone up on stage.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-10T15:08:30-05:00December 10th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

CRA Releases Tentative 2013 Schedules for ARCA/CRA Super Series and JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour

Salem, IN (December 7, 2012) – Champion Racing Association Officials have released tentative working 2013 schedules for the ARCA/CRA Super Series and the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance at the IMIS Show in Indianapolis. There are 17 events on the ARCA/CRA Super Series 2013 schedule with 15 point events and two non-point Southern events. There are 14 events on the 2013 JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour schedule with 13 point events and one non-points event. Both schedules do have the possibility of changing before being finalized in the near future.

Both series will open their 2013 season with SpeedFest 2013 at Watermelon Capital Speedway on January 26^th and 27^th. The event will consist of a 200 lap ARCA/CRA Super Series Southern non-points special event and a 100 lap JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance special non-points event. Both events will only count green flag laps, a change from previous seasons. There will be a halfway break at lap 100 for the 200 lap ARCA/CRA Super Series event.

The 2013 ARCA/CRA Super Series Northern points’ season will kick off with its annual opener at Anderson Speedway on April 13^th and will end with its traditional season points closer, the Winchester 400 at Winchester Speedway on October 13^th. In between those dates series competitors will see mostly traditional events at series tracks, but will have a track returning and a totally new track in a state the series has not competed in yet. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-07T14:12:44-05:00December 7th, 2012|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Big Things Happening for Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend !

12-6-12 – With just eight days before the 7th Annual Charity 200 Race Weekend an added event, and other info has been released. Event promoter Rick Bristol has announced an opening event to the weekend made possible by Sonny’s BBQ.

” Thursday night Dec. 13th as an opener to our 7th Annual Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend, Sonny’s BBQ is putting on a special event to help give a boost to the cause. Thursday night they we will have a Charity Race Night at Sonny’s from 5-9 p.m. 10% of all sales during those hours will go to C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. to help children and families with terminal illness. This is a such a cool deal and we want to thank manager Kim Snyder for putting this on. It is so cool to see the support in the Auburndale area for our events first year there” said Rick.

Sonny’s is located at 4600 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven FL. 33880.and they will have BOGO tickets for the race event and a chance for someone to win a Free family 4 pack of tickets and chance to meet Joey Coulter. Come out and join us there will be a race truck on display and more. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-06T19:29:18-05:00December 6th, 2012|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Six Weekends Of Competition Highlight 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’ Schedule

Prestigious Late Model Series Expands To Accommodate More Tracks, Give Teams Needed Breaks

CONCORD, NC – Dec. 6, 2012 – DIRTcar Late Model racing’s biggest test of man and machine will grow even larger in 2013.

A record number of points events appear on the 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’ schedule, which was released on Thursday during the International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis. The slate includes an extra weekend of competition officials have added in order to accommodate more races while also providing traveling teams some needed breaks in the action.

Beginning with the opener on Wed., June 12, at Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway and running through the traditional series finale on Sat., July 20, at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, the prestigious circuit will feature 31 A-Mains at 30 tracks in nine states over a 39-day period.

“The 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals is looking like it could be one of the best ever,” DIRTcar UMP director Sam Driggers of a series that has lit up Midwestern summers annually since 1986. “With so many promoters wanting a Summer Nationals date we have chosen to add another week to the schedule to give more tracks a chance to experience a taste of the ‘Hell Tour.’ The expansion will also allow for a few more scheduled days off so the teams have more time to prepare their equipment for what is well-known as the most grueling series in DIRTcar Late Model racing.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-06T19:21:25-05:00December 6th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Unveils Huge 2013 Schedule

A slate of more than 90 events across the country marks the 36th season for Outlaws

INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 6, 2012 – The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series released its ambitious schedule for 2013 on Thursday at the International Motorsports Industry Show, with the premier sprint car series competing in more than 90 races at more than 50 tracks across 23 states.

The schedule, which will continue to grow in the coming weeks as several additional dates are finalized, kicks off with the 42^nd annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Feb. 15-17 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., near Daytona Beach.

The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars then head west for March and the first two weeks of April with events at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas (March 6-7) and at Tucson (Ariz.) International Raceway (March 9) before California races at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (March 15-16), Stockton 99 Dirt Track at San Joaquin Fairgrounds in Stockton (March 22), Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (March 23), Antioch Speedway in Antioch (April 5), Calistoga Speedway in Calistoga (April 6), Kings Speedway in Hanford (April 12) and Perris Auto Speedway in Perris (April 13).

Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma host their lone events with a race at El Paso Speedway Park in El Paso (April 16), at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah (April 19) and at Salina Highbanks in Salina (April 26) as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series makes its season debut in the Midwest.

The schedule heats up throughout the spring and summer with at least 10 races per month from May through August, including a variety of big-paying events and two unique races. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-06T19:12:56-05:00December 6th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off