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ARCA/CRA Super Series Ready to Battle at Anderson Speedway Saturday

Salem, IN (April 22, 2014) – The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS will return to action this Saturday night at Anderson Speedway, the famous high-banked quarter mile racetrack located in Anderson, Indiana, has hosted more Super Series events than any other track since the series’ first ever event on Saturday, April 26, 1997. Anderson Speedway has hosted a total of 54 series events to date. Former two time series champion Brian Ross is the all-time series victory leader at Anderson Speedway with nine victories.

This will be the only opportunity for the ARCA/CRA Super Series teams to get some racing on the tight quarter mile prior to the prestigious Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300, which has been moved for the 2014 season to Saturday, June 14^th.

Georgia hot shoe T.J. Reaid is entered and looks to claim his third straight Anderson Properties 125 Presented by Great Deals Coupon Magazine after winning the event in 2012 and 2013. Reaid was not only the winner of those two events, but was also the EDCO Welding Fast Qualifier at each one, showing he definitely knows how to get around the fast quarter mile. (more…)

By Scott|2014-04-23T15:34:58-04:00April 23rd, 2014|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Zaxby’s Becomes Title Sponsor of SpeedFest 2014

Salem, IN (January 14, 2014) – Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS officials have announced that Zaxby’s restaurant chain has agreed to be the title sponsor of SpeedFest 2014, which will be held on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th at Watermelon Capital Speedway located in Cordele, Georgia.

“We are very excited to have Zaxby’s on board as the title sponsor of SpeedFest 2014,” remarked R.J. Scott, Managing Partner of CRA. “Adding a top company’s name like Zaxby’s will help in the promotion and name recognition of this event. Zaxby’s is well known throughout the south and is starting to grow its name in the North. We look forward to working with Zaxby’s in this new partnership!”

Entries continue to arrive daily for the Zaxby’s SpeedFest 2014. Additional entries for the SpeedFest 200 ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Super Late Model event include NASCAR Nationwide Series competitor Dakoda Armstrong and NASCAR Camping World Truck competitor John Wes Townley, who will both drive cars for famed crew chief Richie Wauters.

Also entered now for the SpeedFest 200 are Florida racers Kyle Bryant and Joe Boyd, Indiana racer Jeff Cannon, Georgia’s Dwayne Buggay, North Carolina’s Lee Tissot, and Texas hot shoe Casey Smith. They join the likes of David Ragan, Johnny Sauter, Jeff Fultz, John Hunter Nemechek, Donnie Wilson, Hunter Robbins, Anderson Bowen, Spencer Davis, Brandon Oakley, Jake Griffin, Joe Ross, Dalton Grindle and Brady Boswell on that events early entry list. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-14T18:18:29-05:00January 14th, 2014|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events, Watermelon|Comments Off

Johnny VanDoorn Prepares For Winchester 400 Weekend With Fourth Victory Of The Season In The Labor Day 100

Coopersville, Michigan Driver now waits until October for Potential $100,000 JEGS Bonus

61vandoorn Winchester, Indiana (Monday, September 2, 2013): The famed 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval of Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana served as hosts for a Labor Day Weekend Tradition; the World Stock Car Festival on Sunday-Monday, September 1-2nd as the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS headlined the holiday weekend with the running of the Winchester 100. This event was also the final tune-up at the historic high-banks before the 42nd running of the Winchester 400, the final jewel in the $100,000 JEGS Triple Crown Series on Friday-Sunday, October 11-13th.

Three-Time and Reigning ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion, Johnny VanDoorn, the only driver eligible for the unprecedented $100,000 bonus from JEGS for winning all three legs of the Triple Crown, served notice to all incoming invaders that come October, the familiar #61 Port City Racecars / Ford will be the one to beat as the Coopersville, Michigan standout tuned up for the 400 by scoring his fourth ARCA/CRA Super Series triumph of the 2013 racing season. He took the lead from outside pole-sitter, Terry Fisher Jr., on lap eight and from there, fought off consistent charges from Current ARCA/CRA Super Series Points Leader, Travis Braden to secure the win.

“We came here and accomplished exactly what we set out to do, get seat time, learn some new things, and set the tone for October when the 400 gets here. That’s the goal and that’s what we are completely focused on with this car,” Explained VanDoorn who picked up his 17th career ARCA/CRA Super Series victory to move into a tie for third all-time in Career Wins with Canadian Legend, Junior Hanley. “Very happy to Win here. This is one of my favorite race tracks, but we want the Winchester 400. That’s the ultimate goal and would certainly be the highlight of my career.” He ended. (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-04T17:19:33-04:00September 4th, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

The High-Banks of Winchester Belong To Trent Snyder; Leads All 100 Laps for Second JEGS/CRA Win Of 2013

Fights Off Points Leader, Cody Coughlin in Thrilling Battle Around the Famed 1/2 Mile

88snyder Winchester, Indiana (Sunday, September 1, 2013): The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance kicked off the prestigious World Stock Car Festival traditionally held over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend at the famed 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval of Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on Sunday, September 2nd with the running of the Winchester 100 Presented by JEGS.com.

Trent Snyder, who had three career wins, all at near-by Anderson Speedway coming into the weekend, proved that he’s just as stout on the bigger track as the Glen Ellyn, Illinois driver behind the wheel of his #88 Medwest Associates / Chevrolet started on the pole and led all 100 laps while fighting off current Points Leader, Cody Coughlin over the last 60 laps, to score his fourth career victory in the series and second win of 2013 in only three starts.

“This is amazing. The car was wicked loose for most of the race and it was all I could do to hold off Cody (Coughlin), man is he strong.” The 29-year-old originally from Ironton, Minnesota stated in victory lane. “After the last caution with about 20 to go, I decided to move down to the bottom and the car just came to life. We had been running the top the whole night, that’s where you’re supposed to run here. But we went low and the car was so good after that. I can’t thank this whole crew enough for their hard work to get us here. Man this is great.” He added. (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-04T17:05:45-04:00September 4th, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Scott Hantz Scores 31st Career ARCA/CRA Super Series Victory In The 7-Up 125 At Flat Rock Speedway

Contact Between Brian Campbell & Travis Braden with Three Laps To Go hands Hantz the Win

72hantzvlfr Flat Rock, Michigan (Saturday, August 17, 2013): The 7-Up 125 was at the fast 1/4 (0.250) mile semi-banked paved oval of Flat Rock Speedway, located north of Toledo, Ohio and south of Detroit in Flat Rock, Michigan as the Southeastern Michigan speed plant, an Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) sanctioned facility, served as hosts of Day II of the Michigan Doubleheader Weekend for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, the premier series within Champion Racing Association (CRA) Powered by JEGS.

The All-Time Career Statistical Leader in just about every category in the series’ 17-year history, former Three-Time Series Champion, Scott Hantz was in the right place at the right time with three laps to go when Brian Campbell and Current Points Leader, Travis Braden got together fighting for the lead resulting in Braden spinning around. After both drivers were sent to the rear of the field, Hantz, who was running third, inherited the lead and held off a late charge from Current Rookie of the Year Points Leader, Ali Kern to score his 31st career ARCA/CRA Super Series victory. (more…)

By Scott|2013-08-19T14:06:20-04:00August 19th, 2013|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Travis Braden Extends Points Lead After Second Win Of The Year In Mid-Michigan Toyota Dealers / Draper 125

Current Points Leader Scores Dominating Win at Auto City Speedway

results~8_16_Braden_AutoCity~~element60 Clio, Michigan (Friday, August 16, 2013): It was Day I of the Michigan Doubleheader Weekend for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS as the premier series within Champion Racing Association (CRA) Powered by JEGS made their inaugural visit to the tricky 7/16 (0.437) mile semi-banked egg-shaped paved oval of Auto City Speedway, located north of Flint in Clio, Michigan for the Mid-Michigan Toyota Dealers / Draper 125. This event race originally scheduled for near-by Dixie Motor Speedway, located eight miles north of Auto City in Birch Run, Michigan but was moved to Auto City.

Even with the change in venue, Current ARCA/CRA Super Series Points Leader, 19-year-old Travis Braden proved to everyone that he is the man to beat in the chase for the 2013 Championship as he took the lead from JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance Points Leader, 17-year-old Cody Coughlin, who was making only his second career ARCA/CRA start, on lap 34 and from there, Braden pulled away to a dominating Win, his second of the season, in his #01 West Virginia University / Chevrolet. (more…)

By Scott|2013-08-19T14:00:40-04:00August 19th, 2013|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Big Double Header Weekend on tap for the ARCA/CRA Super Series

dixie-shows3 Salem, IN (August 13, 2013) – For the first time since the 2006 season the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS will have a Double Header Weekend, this coming weekend, with an event at Auto City Speedway on Friday, August 16^thand an event on Saturday, August 17^th at Flat Rock Speedway. Friday night will be the first ever series event at Auto City Speedway, which hosted the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour last Saturday night. Friday’s event was originally scheduled to take place at Dixie Motor Speedway, but was moved to Auto City Speedway by Dixie Motor Speedway promoter Mike Kern.

Friday’s 3rd annual Mid-Michigan Toyota Dealers 125 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series is part of the ‘Big One XI’, which will also feature racing action from the Auto Value Super Sprint Series. Saturday’s 7-UP 125 will be the series second ever event at the ARCA owned quarter mile. Last season’s 7-UP 125 was an exciting event that saw Scott Hantz get the win after having to go to the tail of the field after a spin early in the event. Hantz and Johnny VanDoorn battled throughout the closing stages of the event after VanDoorn also pitted and came from the tail to finish second to Hantz.

Topping the list of top series regulars who are entered for both events is current series point’s leader Travis Braden, who has one series event win in 2013 at Winchester Speedway. Other top CRA drivers entered for both events include Kenny Tweedy, Rick Turner, Jay Niewiek, Nick Gullatta, Brett Robinson and Bret Miles Jr. in Tim Bennett’s #21 car. The top two Boyne Machine Rookie of the Year candidates Ali Kern and Brandon Oakley are also entered for both events. Two drivers will make there series debuts this weekend and are entered for both events including Brandon Tweedy, the nephew of Kenny Tweedy, in a Muller Motorsports car and Kevin Zielezinski who will be a teammate to Ali Kern in a Lorz Motorsports car. (more…)

By Scott|2013-08-14T14:25:33-04:00August 14th, 2013|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Brian Campbell Breaks Through At Home Track For First ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered By JEGS Win Of 2013

Scores 11th career ARCA/CRA Triumph and Fifth at Berlin Raceway

20campbelltrophy Marne, Michigan (Saturday, August 3, 2013): The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS made a return visit to the fast and tricky 7/16s (0.437) mile semi-banked paved oval of Berlin Raceway, located west of Grand Rapids in Marne, Michigan on Saturday, August 3rd and it was a familiar face standing in victory lane as Brian Campbell broke through at his home track by scoring his first victory of the season in the Tri-State Car Collector Appraisers 125 Presented by T.A.A.G. Incorporated on Duck Dynasty Night at the track featuring cast members from the hit television show on the A&E Network, Willie & Korie Robertson as well as Justin Martin who served as Grand Marshals for the entire night.

In 15 career ARCA/CRA appearances at Berlin, Campbell has accounted for 1/3 of the wins as he scored his fifth career triumph at his home track and 11th overall of his ARCA/CRA Super Series career. “We were really good all day long. We weren’t showing all of our cards until we passed Travis (Braden) for the lead, then I wanted to get as far away from everyone as possible.” The Wyoming, Michigan driver stated in victory lane surrounded by family and members of his team. “We’ve been struggling a little bit this year, but this definitely feels good to get back to where we belong.” The driver of the #20 KBR Development / Ford added.

23 cars were on the property and after Three-Time & Reigning ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion, Johnny VanDoorn, won his third EDCO Welding Fast Qualifier Award of the season and drew a six for an inversion, it would be Berlin Raceway regulars in the tracks Budweiser Super Late Model Series, Dave Lake and Tom Thomas bringing the field down to Chief Starter, Scott Menlen’s green flag and it would be the veteran Lake, a Three-Time Track Champion in three different divisions in three different seasons at the speed plant (2006 Pro Stocks, 2010 Super Stocks & 2011 Modifieds), grabbing the lead. (more…)

By Scott|2013-08-05T16:33:16-04:00August 5th, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Johnny VanDoorn; One Step Closer To Unprecedented $100,000 Payday After Winning Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300

Three-Time and Reigning Series Champion Collects $10,000 for Win / $10,000 Guaranteed Bonus from JEGS

Anderson Indiana (Saturday, July 20, 2013): It was the second jewel in the $100,000 JEGS Triple Crown Series for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS as the fast 1/4 (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval of Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana hosted the Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300. Three-Time and Reigning ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion, Johnny VanDoorn moved one step closer to an unprecedented $100,000 payday in October as the Coopersville, Michigan driver scored his second consecutive JEGS Triple Crown Series victory and third overall triumph of the 2013 racing season.

“I can’t believe this is happening right now. We had no brakes the last 20 laps or so and I knew T.J. (Reaid) was right there behind me.” The jubilant 25-year-old stated in victory lane after climbing from his #61 Port City Racecars / Ford. “What an awesome job by the crew today. I know it seems like I get all the credit and all of the glory, but it’s all because of this crew who is with me and do all of the hard work needed to make this team successful.” He added. (more…)

By Scott|2013-07-22T18:23:19-04:00July 22nd, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

19-Year-Old Travis Braden Scores First Career ARCA/CRA Super Series Victory at Winchester Speedway

2012 Rookie of the Year Takes Over Points Lead in the Process

arcacrasmall Winchester, Indiana (Saturday, June 29, 2013): The legendary 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval of Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana hosted the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS for the 37th time in series history in the running of the Winchester 100 on Saturday, June 29th which was part of the all ARCA Triple Header Weekend with the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards and the ARCA Truck Series Presented by Phoenix Management Group of Ohio.

After two rain delays totaling over three hours in length and at the end of the evening, the 24th different winner in the tracks storied history emerged as 19-year-old Travis Braden, the 2012 Rookie of the Year, retook the lead from Inaugural Series Champion from the 1997 season, Kenny Tweedy on lap 31 and then the Wheeling, West Virginia driver in his #01 West Virginia University / Chevrolet held off 15-year-old Kyle Benjamin as well as a late charge from Terry Fisher Jr., to pick up his first career ARCA/CRA victory. (more…)

By Scott|2013-07-01T20:10:31-04:00July 1st, 2013|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off