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Danny Martin, Jr. Wins Bob Long Memorial Top Gun Sprints/East Bay Sprint Combo

September 1, 2012– Tampa, FL – The Top Gun Sprints and the East Bay Sprints ran a combined show tonight sponsored by Boomtrux.com and was also the Bob Long Memorial. Along with them were the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association, the Late Models and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First up were the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Assoc. features. Winning the Midgets feature was Will Rynd. The 6 cylinder feature was Steve Parrish. Former East Bay Street Stock Champion Donnie Reed won the V8 Stock feature and Roger Herbach won the Sprint Feature.

Next was the Late Model Feature. Winning heat races were Hayden Campbell, Wallace Peacock and Roger Crouse. Starting on the front row for the feature was defending Champion Bryan Bernhardt and Josh Peacock. Bernhardt took the early lead with Peacock right behind him. First caution came out as two cars tangled in turn two. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-02T16:24:58-04:00September 2nd, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Boggs Brilliant in Pepsi River Days Rumble Win at Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, OH (September 1, 2012) – Jackie Boggs of Grayson, KY led all the way as he went on to win the Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble on Saturday Night at Portsmouth Raceway Park. For Boggs, it was his second career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win as he beat Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and 17th starting John Blankenship of Williamson, WV to the finish line. He scored $10,000 for the victory.

Boggs was virtually unchallenged the entire distance as he thrilled his home-track fans with the victory in the annual event. The win was Boggs’ sixth this year at PRP, where he is a two-time track champion.

“Not bad for a car that has parts about ten years old on it,” said the second-generation driver, “we should have won last night, but didn’t, but I would have much rather won this one,” said Boggs who was leading Friday Night’s $7,000 to win event until he lost a wheel.

“The car was fast and to beat Scott (Bloomquist), I don’t know what to say, he and my dad (the late Jack Boggs) wouldn’t tell each other the truth on race set-ups, but I have shared info with him and I beat him tonight. It feels great,” said the 43-year-old racer whose lone career LOLMDS came in 2005 at Charlotte, NC. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-02T16:38:04-04:00September 2nd, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Madsen Stops Swindell Streak on Night 1 at Skagit Speedway

Attrition takes a toll on top-five cars, including two drivers in the hunt for Outlaws title

ALGER, Wash. – Aug. 31, 2012 – Once Kerry Madsen crossed the finish line with the checkered flag waving behind him, it was safe to breathe.

Up to that point, not so much.

Five drivers had a bid for the victory end in contact or mechanical failure during World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series action on Friday evening at Skagit Speedway, which wraps up the Outlaws schedule in Washington on Saturday. Opening Ceremonies are slated for 7 p.m.

Madsen overcame a near mess of his own after colliding with Donny Schatz for the lead on a restart en route to his fourth World of Outlaws feature win of the season.

“Any of these races is tough to win,” Madsen said. “When you get around the front five, there’s not a lot of give and take. Luckily we had track position.”

The front row starters battled side by side for the opening lap before Schatz edged Madsen at the line to lead the first lap. He maintained the advantage as the drivers entered traffic on lap six. However, Cody Darrah spun in turn two on lap 11 to cause the first caution of the race.

Attrition to cars in the top five began to take its toll on the restart as fourth-running Tim Kaeding pulled to the infield following an engine issue around the same time there was contact for the lead.

As Schatz and Madsen took the green flag and raced toward turn one, a slight collision occurred near the flag stand. The contact was enough to flatten the left rear tire for Schatz, who dropped several positions before stopping on the frontstretch on lap 13 for a caution. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-01T17:25:08-04:00September 1st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

HOT NIGHT FOR TOLEDO’S WENDY’S “NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION”

Toledo, OH-August 31, 2012: Toledo Speedway played host to the annual Wendy’s” Night of Destruction” Friday evening, kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend. A huge crowd filed into the track to see the School Bus Figure 8 race and the accompanying events on the fun-filled night. Wendy and Frosty greeted fans and the race winners in the Sun Drop Winners Circle.

The School Bus Figure 8 race was filled with nasty hits and crashes. Joe Koester, by default, was the last man standing as he outlasted Scott Apperson and Troy Herrmann. Dennis Whisman, Norm Lewallen, Archie Padgett and Jack Franzil piloted the buses for the event. Wendy’s Hamburgers, Burge Wrecking, PB Fabrication, Mayfly Tavern, Jeff’s Collision, R & M Recycling, Woodville Auto Finance and First Choice Auto Finance served as the bus sponsors. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-01T17:22:09-04:00September 1st, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Jared Hawkins Returns To Tyler County Speedway Saturday Night (Sept. 1) To Defend Memorable Victory In Last Year’s ‘Black Diamond 125’ Finale

Over $150,000 On The Line During Unique World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – Aug. 31, 2012 – Jared Hawkins can’t believe that he’s about to defend his stunning victory in last year’s big-money finale of the Black Diamond 125 at Tyler County Speedway.

Ready or not, on Saturday night (Sept. 1) the 26-year-old talent from Fairmont, W.Va., returns to the scene of his greatest triumph to chase a chunk of the $150,000-plus purse promoter Frank Wilson has posted for the unique, multi-feature World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at the quarter-mile ‘Bullring.’

“It doesn’t feel like it’s been a year,” Hawkins wistfully said. “It feels like we were just there. I still relive that day all the time.”

The second annual Black Diamond 125 was, of course, a memorable coming-out party for Hawkins. After pocketing the biggest payday of his young career with an $8,000 win in the Friday-night UFO Late Model Series tuneup, he upped the ante 24 hours later with a gargantuan $20,000 score in the 45-lap ‘Sweet Sixteen’ headliner that capped the event’s three-feature program. (more…)

By Scott|2012-09-01T17:19:27-04:00September 1st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Antioch Speedway Hosts World of Outlaws on Monday, Sept. 10

Kinser claimed the inaugural event at the action-packed, 3/8-mile track last season

ANTIOCH, Calif. – Aug. 30, 2012 – After a successful audition at Antioch Speedway last year, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series heads back to the 3/8-mile track this season.

The Outlaws will compete at the facility on Monday, Sept. 10, to wrap up the California Outlaw Speedweek, which features five races in as many days at three different tracks.

“I expect us to come back in there and have a good car again,” said Sammy Swindell, who set the track record of 11.563 seconds last season. “Since that was the first time there we’ll know a little more about what we need to do when we get there this time.”

Steve Kinser won the action-packed event, which featured a variety of problems for cars battling for the lead. Swindell’s engine shut off after colliding with a car in traffic. Lucas Wolfe spun out amid trouble in traffic after leading the first 11 laps. Craig Dollansky assumed the lead, but ended by flipping shortly after being passed for the top spot by Kinser.

“It’s actually quite exciting,” Kerry Madsen said. “Obviously it’s got its unique challenges, so looking for a good result there.”

Tickets can be ordered online by clicking WorldofOutlaws.com/tickets or by calling 877-395-8606.

By Scott|2012-09-01T02:09:26-04:00September 1st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

MARS Headlines 4-State at Monett

The MARS DIRTcar Series returns to its home track this Sunday September 2^nd for the biggest race of the year, the 42^nd Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships at the Monett Speedway in Monett, MO.

With a top prize of $4,000 awaiting the winner, the top driver’s from the Midwest are expected to be in attendance. Including 6-time MARS champion Terry Phillips, current MARS point leader Jesse Stovall, Tony Jackson Jr., Brandon McCormick, Justin Asplin, Leroy Johnson, Brandon Morton, Patrick Johnson, Justin Wells, Ken Essary, Dustin Mooneyham plus many more.

This race is always a sell-out and fans are encouraged to get there early to reserve their seat for this prestigious event. Grandstand gates will open at 5:00pm, Hotlaps at 7:00pm and Racing scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. Adult admission is $20, Juniors 12 – 15 are $5 and Kids 11 and under are FREE. Also on the race card will be the Modifieds, B-Mods, Factory Stocks, Pro 4’s and Pure Stocks. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-30T21:58:35-04:00August 30th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, MARS DIRTcar Series|Comments Off

Lanigan Outruns Richards In Inaugural World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main At Little Valley Speedway

Record 14^th Victory Of 2012, 40^th Of Career Moves Lanigan Back Ahead Of Richards On Tour’s Alltime Win List

LITTLE VALLEY, NY – Aug. 29, 2012 – Well, that ‘slump’ didn’t last long. Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., snapped a modest two-race winless streak on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Wednesday night, rolling to a runaway victory before a standing-room-only crowd in the national tour’s inaugural 50-lap A-Main at Little Valley Speedway.

The 42-year-old star raced off the outside pole starting spot to lead the entire distance. He turned back a brief mid-race threat from Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., and then pulled away following a lap-32 restart to defeat the returning two-time WoO LMS champion by a commanding 2.231 seconds.

Lanigan’s triumph was his record 14^th of the 2012 season and the 40^th of his career in World of Outlaws competition, moving him out of a tie with Richards for the top spot on the circuit’s alltime win list. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-30T21:52:48-04:00August 30th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

The E3 Spark Plugs Late Model Nationals Presented by General Tire to Air on NBC Sports

The E3 Spark Plugs Late Model Nationals Presented by General Tire to Air on NBC Sports This Sunday September 2nd at 6PM EST

WAYCROSS, GA (August 31, 2012) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event from Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS held July 7-8th, will air on NBC Sports this Sunday, September 2nd at 6PM EST. The E3 Spark Plugs Late Model Nationals Presented by General Tire was filmed for broadcast in High Definition by Lucas Oil Studios, a division of Lucas Oil Products, Inc.

Fans will want to tune in to watch this event that saw several drivers challenge for the first place prize that paid $20,000. In front of a record spectator crowd, this mega event drew a stellar field of drivers from all over the country, who competed in the event. Numerous camera angles, driver interviews, in-car cameras, technical segments, along with the 100-lap feature event, will be included in the NBC Sports broadcast. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-30T21:48:21-04:00August 30th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE HEADS TO MISSISSIPPI

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division $20,000 Championship battle heads to Mississippi for two races this weekend, and after over a month off, the drivers are chomping at the bit to get it on. Matthew Turner of Dawsonville, GA leads two-time series champion David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN by 18 points.

Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS will open the double racing weekend with the $2,500-to-win 7^th Annual Coca-Cola 50 on Saturday night. Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS will host the $2,000-to-win Black Ice 40 on Sunday night. The two races will be Rounds 19 and 20 of the 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series season.

Turner, Gentry and third-place Larry Harrod of Plains, GA have been title contenders in the past. Turner had been a championship runner-up, and a third-place finisher in two seasons. Gentry is a two-time NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Champion and was the championship runner-up last season. Harrod finished fourth in the 2010 standings when he was the VP Racing Fuels Rookie of the Year. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-30T21:43:18-04:00August 30th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Attrition takes a toll on top-five cars, including two drivers in the hunt for Outlaws title

Over $150,000 On The Line During Unique World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event

Kinser claimed the inaugural event at the action-packed, 3/8-mile track last season

Record 14th Victory Of 2012, 40th Of Career Moves Lanigan Back Ahead Of Richards On Tour’s Alltime Win List

The E3 Spark Plugs Late Model Nationals Presented by General Tire to Air on NBC Sports This Sunday September 2nd at 6PM EST

Record 14^th Victory Of 2012, 40^th Of Career Moves Lanigan Back Ahead Of Richards On Tour’s Alltime Win List