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VANDOORN TAKES MILLER LITE 100 WIN TO AT TOLEDO

CARLSON CROWNED ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP CHAMPION

Toledo, Ohio-August 17, 2012: Coopersville, MI driver Johnny VanDoorn captured the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup/Main Event Series outlaw Late Models Friday night at Toledo Speedway, while Cedar Springs, MI resident Dakota Carlson iced the 2012 Gold Cup title by virtue of his 4^th place run. This is the first time that the 2 Series have teamed together for an event. Josh Bunting won the companion ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stock feature, while Perry Marlow took top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder race. PJ Sullivan of Northwest Ohio Beverage, the Toledo area Miller Lite distributor, presented the Gold Cup to Johnny in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.

Carlson, driving for Tony LeClair, was solid throughout the 6 race Allegiant Gold Cup Series as he captured the 2012 title. The top 3 in the final points of the Series-Carlson, Mike Root and Harold Fair Jr., will each receive 2 round trip tickets courtesy of Allegiant Travel. Carlson will get the opportunity to test an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car at the annual December ARCA test at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T16:04:00-04:00August 18th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Eckert Outduels Richards For Victory In NAPA Auto Parts Winston 50 Presented by Keyser Manufacturing

Lanigan’s Six-Race World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win Streak Ends At Michigan’s Winston Speedway

MONTAGUE, MI – Aug. 17, 2012 – Rick Eckert dashed the hopes of two fellow World of Outlaws Late Model Series stars with a triumphant run in Friday night’s NAPA Auto Parts Winston 50 Presented by Keyser Manufacturing at Winston Speedway.

The national tour’s defending champion outdueled returning two-time titlist Josh Richards to gain control of the A-Main on lap 27. He then dominated the race’s second half to snap the six-race win streak of 2012 circuit dominator Darrell Lanigan, who settled for a fifth-place finish after starting 12 ^th.

Eckert, 46, of York, Pa., earned $10,650 for his third WoO LMS victory of the season, tying him with Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., for second on the ’12 win list behind Lanigan’s single-season record of 13. He was also proud to be the driver to finally shut Union, Ky.’s Lanigan out of Victory Lane.

“I’m glad I stopped him,” Eckert said of Lanigan. “He’s been on a roll. He’s been for sure the guy to beat all year long, so this is big for our team.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T15:58:46-04:00August 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Race Results|Comments Off

The Florida State Thunder Stock Championship

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 8-17-12 (Ocala, FL) – The Florida State Thunder Stock Championship started with a bang as the RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models, and Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks joined the 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks for a wonderful night of racing.

First up were the Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks and they went before the intermission. A 1 caution race happened as Reid Christensen spun in turn 2 on lap 2. That left Buddy Pope to dominate as he won by half-a-lap over Travis Staats and Charlie Staats. Christensen would finish 4^th and Fisher would round out the top 5.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models put on a 15-lapper with Phillip Cobb the early leader. On lap 6 Billy Holmes’ #7 put oil down (see NASCAR Watkins Glen race) and the leaders slipped through it- Officials gave David Showers, Jr., the only man to lose position due to the oil, his spot back as the #118 literally did a 360 in the oil. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T06:06:44-04:00August 18th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Francis and Madden on COMP Cams Topless 100 Front Row

LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 17, 2012) – Steve Francis of Ashland, KY and Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC will make up the front row for Saturday Night’s 20th Annual COMP Cams Topless at Batesville Motor Speedway. Both drivers won their respective heat races in Friday Night’s preliminary action for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Francis captured Wiles Driveshafts heat race number one as he got by race leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN with two laps to go. Bloomquist got boxed in behind a lapped car heading into turn number three and Francis took full advantage by zipping past the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier. Bloomquist finished second followed by 4-time Topless 100 winner, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR and first-time Topless 100 starter Todd Hall of Charleston, MO.

In the U. S. Steel heat number two, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR inherited the lead when racer leader, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA broke an axle tube and flipped in turn number four. Reddick, who was dominating the heat race escaped uninjured in the incident. Landers, the 2010 Topless 100 winner then ran off to capture the win. He will start third in tomorrow night’s main event. Former Topless 100 champ, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA finished second to Landers, followed by John Blankenship of Williamson, WV and Morgan Bagley of Longview, TX. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T05:38:41-04:00August 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Haudenschild Finds Red River to His Liking

W. FARGO, N.D. (Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012)By Brian Liskai – Jac Haudenschild might have to change his nickname from “The Wild Child” to “The Rough Rider,” the moniker of North Dakota, where the Wooster, Ohio native dominated the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions event at Red River Valley Speedway Wednesday.

The win is Haudenschild’s first with the UNOH All Stars since 2006 and is his 23rd overall with the series, moving him into 24th on the all-time win list just one way away from tying Sammy Swindell and Keith Kauffman. Haudenschild becomes the 19th different UNOH All Star winner in 2012 with his first series win of 2012. “I have to thank Tom Liedig for putting me in this car,” said Haudenschild beside the Auto Electric Jupiter/Motter Equipment/Dan and Ruth Motter backed Maxim. “The car was really quick tonight on an awesome race track. I didn’t know if Paul (McMahan) or anyone was coming, so I just ran it as hard as I could and we ended up on top.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T22:51:56-04:00August 17th, 2012|Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Daniel Hemric Scores Seventh Win In 11 JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Starts

Knack for adapting to new tracks quickly continues at Auto City Speedway

Clio, Michigan (Thursday, August 16^th, 2012): The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance made its first ever visit to the 0.393 mile semi-banked uniquely-shaped paved oval of Auto City Speedway, located north of Flint in Clio, Michigan for the running of the BRAD 100 Presented by JEGS.com. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star, Brad Keselowski was in attendance and served as Grand Marshall for the event as the JEGS/CRA Teams went head to head with the tracks weekly LaFontaine Performance Center Super Stocks division who utilize the JEGS/CRA rulebook for their weekly competitors.

The weekly competitors turned in a valiant effort but in the end the results were the same as they’ve been for seven of the 11 JEGS/CRA races held as Kannapolis, North Carolina standout, Daniel Hemric was the driver standing in victory lane as the driver of the #54 Jack Link’s Beef Jerky / Scott Neal Racing / Chevrolet passed race leader Brent Downey with just five laps to go to secure the victory and extend his already healthy points lead. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T22:44:42-04:00August 17th, 2012|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

GM 604 Crate Engine Becomes IMCA Modified Option in 2013

It’s official: IMCA Modified History Will be Made Under the Hood Next Race Season

VINTON, Iowa – Jan. 1, 2013 marks the introduction of division-wide allowance of the GM 604 crate engine by IMCA Modifieds. It will be the first time in the 35-year history of the class that an engine which cannot be claimed is allowed in sanctioned competition.

“We have tested the crate motor the last two months on different tracks and different conditions,” IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root said. We’ve tweaked minimum weight and spoiler options. While we don’t know the combination of weight and spoiler yet, we do know the GM 604 crate motor will be an option in our 2013 Modified engine rules.”

Modified drivers can continue competing with a claim engine.

Both affordability and drivers’ reluctance to claim engines prompted IMCA to study crate options and to begin testing. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T21:23:14-04:00August 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, IMCA, Racing News|Comments Off

Southern Superstars Short Track Series 24th Annual World Classic Rescheduled For September 30th

HUNTSVILLE, AL-The Southern Superstars Short Track Series has rescheduled the 24^th Annual World Classic at Huntsville Speedway. The race was supposed to take place on September 2^nd, but now has been rescheduled for Sunday night September 30^th.

The Southern Superstars Super Late Models will compete in a 150 lap event along with racing in the other Huntsville Speedway divisions; including Outlaw Late Models as that division will l race that night topless, along with Supertrucks, Sportsman, Super Stock, Mini Stock, Hot Shot/Buzz and Mod Lites.

Also it will be the final point’s race of the 2012 Southern Superstars Short Track Series season as the top five drivers in the series standings all have a chance to capture the 2012 championship as there are only 42 points separating the top five drivers. Defending series champion Mark Day of Clarksville, TN., can he make it three in a row or will Chase Oliver of Crossville, AL., Lee Hansard of Tyrone, GA., Hunter Robbins of Decatur, AL., or Davey Coble of Madison, TN., all have shot at the series title. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T18:36:06-04:00August 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Pittman dominates Front Row Challenge for UNOH All Star win

OSKALOOSA, Iowa It s been a tough year for Daryn Pittman. But the Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway provided just the rest medicine for him and his team.

The Owasso, Oklahoma native led all 25 laps to earn his 7th career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory and second series win of 2012. Pittman leads the UNOH All Stars Eastern Region points,

This belt just saved my job. My car owner (Mike Heffner) is adamant about trophies and after the year we ve had I really wanted to get this for him, said Pittman of his Lelands.com, Pasquariello s, Danny s Auto Salvage backed #27. I pulled probably the biggest bone head moves of the season at the 360 nationals and killed a brand new car. But, my crew worked their butts off to build this car. They have worked hard all year and this is the best medicine for this team. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T18:15:28-04:00August 17th, 2012|Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Richards Returns To World of Outlaw’s Tour For Michigan Swing

CONCORD, NC – Aug. 16, 2012 – HE’S BACK: Josh Richards has watched from afar this season as Darrell Lanigan has supplanted him as the most winning driver on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series since 2004.

This weekend, though, Richards will return to the national tour that made him a star with hopes of dulling Lanigan’s domination – and maybe even reclaiming the number one spot on the alltime win list.

Absent from the WoO LMS since deciding in April to pursue a NASCAR career by running the Nationwide Series, Richards, 24, of Shinnston, W.Va., will drive one of his father Mark’s Rocket Chassis house cars in NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored events on Friday night (Aug. 17) at Winston Speedway and Saturday evening (Aug. 18) at Merritt Raceway. The pair of 50-lap, $10,000-to-win events in Michigan will mark Richards’s first WoO LMS starts since March 31 when he finished sixth in the Illini 100 at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T17:25:29-04:00August 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Racing News|Comments Off