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Coughlin Gets Third Straight at Baer Field Motorsports Park

DSC_1527-copy-800x415 Salem, IN (May 22, 2016) – Cody Coughlin continued his winning streak with the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Saturday night, getting his third series win in a row by winning the Summit City 100 at Baer Field Motorsports Park. For the second race in a row the final laps came down to a battle between Coughlin and leading Senneker Performance Rookie of the Year candidate Dalton Armstrong on a late restart with Coughlin coming out on top by a little over a half second.

“This is great getting three wins in a row,” remarked Coughlin in victory lane. “My crew has worked really hard and given me great cars, I have to thank them and my family for the great support. This track is old and wore out, you really had to drive the car and try to save tires, and I think that’s what helped us get the win tonight.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:53:04-04:00May 23rd, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Baer Field Motorsports Park up Next for ARCA/CRA Super Series

8.22.15-Victory-Lane-JEGS-800x415 Salem, IN (May 18, 2016) – The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS will head to the fast 1/2 mile semi-banked paved oval of Baer Field Motorsports Park located in Fort Wayne, Indiana this Saturday, May 21 for the running of the Summit City 100. The track returned to the ARCA/CRA Super Series schedule last season after not racing there since May 22nd, 2011 when Brian Campbell scored the win in Asphalt Wars 100.
There have been 15 ARCA/CRA Super Series races at Baer Field dating back to the first race on June 26th, 1999 won by two-time Series Champion, Brian Ross. Three-time Series Champion Scott Hantz has five of his 31 career wins at Baer Field Motorsports Park, while Eddie Hoffman has been to victory lane twice. In addition to Campbell and Ross, a pair of short track legends, Fort Wayne’s own Larry Zent and Canadian Junior Hanley have a win apiece. 2005 Series Champion Jeff Lane, 2004 Series Champion Chuck Barnes Jr. and J.R. Roahrig also have one win apiece. In last season’s event, Grant Quinlan got his first ever series victory on his way to winning both the series Season Championship and the Senneker Performance Rookie of the Year Award. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-18T21:42:57-04:00May 18th, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Nemechek Wins Second Straight Champion Racing Oil “Master of the Pros” 144

img_5737e6f05b138-720x415 Salem, IN. (May 15, 2016) – John Hunter Nenechek left no doubt that he has mastered Lebanon I-44 Speedway Saturday night, when he won his second straight Champion Racing Oil “Masters of the Pros” 144, one of the top Pro/Crate Late Model events in the country sanctioned by the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance. Saturday night’s win was not as easy as last years, as fellow North Carolina native Trevor Noles battled Nemechek over the last 36 laps, swapping the lead a couple of times before Nemechek managed to pull away on the final green, white, checker restart to get the win.

“I really love this place, the track, the fans and this event is just awesome”, remarked Nemechek in victory lane. “I have to thank my crew for all the hard work and my dad for working out the plans to get me here to be able to race and get the win today.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-16T23:35:21-04:00May 16th, 2016|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Coughlin Powers to ARCA/CRA Super Series Victory at Toledo

Photo Courtesy R & S Racing Photos

CRA Press Release – Salem, IN (April 17, 2016) – 20 year old Cody Coughlin powered his way to the front to get his second career ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS victory on Saturday afternoon at Toledo Speedway. Coughlin’s win comes in just his second race with new crew chief Jack Smith, a three time winner with the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour last season. Coughlin passed Chad Finley for second, then powered by two time defending event winner Brian Campbell on lap 65 to take the lead, then fought off Finley again on a restart on lap 72 to get the win.

“This win just feels great,” remarked an excited Coughlin in victory lane. “We struggled at the beginning of the year and we decided to make a couple changes and brought Jack Smith on. He and my team have really worked great together and so have I. This gives me a huge confidence boost. In my first ARCA/CRA Super Series win at Winchester in 2014, I lead every lap, so now I know I can pass cars to win and race with proven racers like Chad Finley and Brian Campbell. I want to thank my crew and my family for this great opportunity I have to race!” (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-18T18:37:23-04:00April 18th, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS set to Kick Off 20th Season of Competition in Nashville

cra-logo2 Salem, IN (April 6, 2016) – The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS is set to kick off its 2016 points season with this weekend’s North/South Super Late Model Challenge 125 Presented by Team Construction at the famed Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville ½ mile oval. 2016 will be the 20th season of competition for the ARCA/CRA Super Series that ran its first race on April 26, 1997 at Anderson Speedway.

“It’s hard to believe this will be the 20^th season of racing for the ARCA/CRA Super Series”, remarked Series Director Glenn Luckett. “The North/South Super Late Model Challenge 125 is a great way for us to kick off this historic season. The CRA teams get to race against each other on Friday to kick off the 20^th season, then race against the best from the Southern Super Series on Saturday for all the money and bragging rights!” (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-06T18:55:35-04:00April 6th, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

SpeedFest 2016 Entry List Continue to Grow With Lots of Talent Already Entered

CRA Speedfest Entry List Continues to Grow Salem, IN (January 15, 2016) – Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS officials have added several names to the entry list for SpeedFest 2016, which will be held on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st at Crisp Motorsports Park – Home of the Watermelon Capital Speedway located in Cordele, Georgia. As announced earlier this week, 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch has added his name to the entry list for the 200 lap ARCA/CRA Super Series Super Late Model event, but that’s just the beginning of the talent that is entered for both events with SpeedFest 2016.

Additional entries added for the 200 lap ARCA/CRA Super Series Super Late Model event include NASCAR Xfinity Series competitor Brennen Poole, 2015 NASCAR K & N East Series Champion William Byron, Brandon Setzer, son of former NASCAR competitor Dennis Setzer, Southern Super Series winner Casey Roderick, three time ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion Scott Hantz, Minnesota racer Cole Anderson, winner of the Red Eye 100 at New Smyrna Speedway two weeks ago, 14 year old Wisconsin racer Derek Kraus, also Ron Young, Kyle Bryant, Scotty Ellis, Mason Massey, Derek Scott Jr., John Coffman and Todd Brown. (more…)

By Scott|2016-01-18T00:55:13-05:00January 18th, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kyle Busch to Race at SpeedFest 2016

Kyle Busch CRA Car Salem, IN (January 13, 2016) – Crisp Motorsports Park – Home of the Watermelon Capital Speedway officials have announced that 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kyle Busch will be racing in the 200 lap ARCA/CRA Super Series Super Late Model event with SpeedFest 2016, which will be held on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31^st.

“We are very, very fortunate to be able to announce that Kyle Busch will be racing in SpeedFest 2016,” remarked Crisp Motorsports Park General Manager Scott Sumner. “He found out we were doing this event again, and he always looks forward to coming back to South Georgia. Kyle says all the people are very, very hospitable in South Georgia and he’s looking forward to coming back here. We drew a huge crowd when he was here last, I hope our fans are excited and want to come out and see him race again.”

“I’ve always enjoyed racing at SpeedFest and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to go back this year thanks to the support from Rheem Heating and Cooling and JEGS.com,” Busch said. “Everything went well with my latest surgery and I feel really good. Without an opportunity to get in a Sprint Cup Series car before we get to Daytona, running this race will be a good tune-up prior to Speedweeks.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-01-14T16:55:14-05:00January 14th, 2016|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Eddie Van Meter Conquers Anderson High-Banks With JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Victory In Anderson 100

43rd running of the Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300 weekend kicks off in Central Indiana

DSC_4744-copy-800x415 Anderson, Indiana (Friday, July 17, 2015): The fifth anniversary 2015 season for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance continued on Friday, July 17th as the series kicked off the prestigious 43rd Running of the Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300 weekend at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana. The Anderson 100 Presented by JEGS.com would highlight the first night of the two-day weekend at fast 1/4 (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval. Their companions within the Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman Series Powered by JEGS were also on hand and kicked off the race weekend earlier in the evening with a 75-lap main before the JEGS/CRA cars hit the track.

The JEGS/CRA contingent has visited the Central Indiana speed plant every year of their existence and has provided some exciting racing action. This year’s 100-lap main was no exception. When the checkered flag flew over the field, ARCA/CRA Super Series veteran, Eddie Van Meter, who ironically was making his first career JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour start, took the lead for a second time on lap 45 and the Indianapolis, Indiana veteran would fended off points leader, Dalton Armstrong to win his second Late Model race of the year at Anderson to go with his ARCA/CRA win on April 26th. (more…)

By Scott|2015-07-20T20:21:54-04:00July 20th, 2015|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Steve Dorer Survives Rain Delay; Leads All 100 Laps At Anderson Speedway For First JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Win

10dorervltrophyanderson72614 Anderson, Indiana (Saturday, July 26, 2014): The fast 1/4 (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval of Anderson Speedway (IN) in Anderson, Indiana was the site for the Edgewater Woods 100 Presented by JEGS.com. The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance highlighted the night as the teams who made the trip to Central Indiana were looking to stop the unprecedented win streak laid out by Trent Snyder. In the three previous races, Snyder had swept all three and was going for an unprecedented fourth in a row in four years of the Tour racing at Anderson.

When all was said and done at the end of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tours’ 50th all-time event and at the end of 100 laps, Lakeland, Florida veteran, Steve Dorer not only stopped Snyder’s impressive track winning streak at three, but he would also score his first career JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour victory. The pilot of the #10 Racecar Engineering / FLF Racecars / Chevrolet survived a 90 minute rain delay as well as several challenges throughout the course of the race to go the distance in leading all 100 laps for the victory.

“It’s about time. Wow! I can’t believe this. We’ve had so many second and third place runs over the past couple of seasons I was wondering when I’d ever get back here,” The emotional 44-year-old stated in victory lane. “We’ve been coming back home (Coldwater, Michigan) during the summer for a few years now and running when we could as much as we could before going back to Florida in the fall each year. It’s been awhile since we’ve got a win up north. It was here in the Redbud (2011). This feels really good.” He added. (more…)

By Scott|2014-07-28T12:29:50-04:00July 28th, 2014|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

T.J. Reaid Continues Anderson Mastery; Wins Anderson Properties 125 Presented by Great Deals Savings Magazine

Competitive Chase for 2014 ARCA/CRA Super Series Title Off to a Fast Start

JEGS_CRA_2011 Anderson, Indiana (Saturday, April 26, 2014): The second points race of the 2014 racing season for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS was at the track that has hosted the most events in ARCA/CRA Super Series’ 18-year history; the fast 1/4 (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval of Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana on Saturday, April 26th. The Anderson Properties 125 Presented by Great Deals Savings Magazine marked the 55th all-time appearance at the Central Indiana speed plant. This race was also the only tune-up for the ARCA/CRA Super Series teams who will take part in the 41st running of the Redbud 300 on June 14th.

At the end of 125 laps around the tight 1/4 mile, T.J. Reaid continued his mastery of Anderson Speedway as the Acworth, Georgia driver in his #41 Mitch Smith Auto Service / Gann Aviation / Chevrolet took the lead away from Brett Robinson on lap 48 and would hold off constant challenges from Brian Campbell and Ross Kenseth to complete the clean sweep of the entire weekend. Reaid was the fastest car in practice, won his fifth consecutive Anderson Fast Qualifier Award and then went on to win his third consecutive ARCA/CRA Super Series / Anderson Spring race. Both the consecutive Fast Qualifier honors and the springtime triumphs date back to the 2012 season. (more…)

By Scott|2014-04-28T19:01:41-04:00April 28th, 2014|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off