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THE NeSMITH PERFORMANCE PARTS STREET STOCK DIVISION IS FORMED

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Crate Racin’ USA, the sanctioning body for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, has announced the formation of the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division that incorporate a rules package that gives competitors a choice of either built engines and the economical Chevrolet Performance 602 Crate Engine.

Three tracks currently involved with the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division will also run the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division in 2013, along with a newly formed independent Street Stock Touring Division that will run the rules package that is available for viewing at www.nesmithracing.com on the Weekly Racing Series web site.

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By Scott|2012-11-21T15:34:17-05:00November 21st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Racing News|Comments Off

NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS Aligns With The Northern States RUSH LMS

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series has entered into an alliance with the newly formed Pulaski, PA-based Northern States RUSH Late Model Series that will sanction crate late model racing in several states. The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will use the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS as a model for operations and rules.

The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will implement the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS engine and tire rules, with only a few differences for the Chevrolet Performance 604 and 602 Crate Engines used by both series. The RUSH series will also adapt the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS engine sealing program to create accountability for engine repairs and rebuilds.

The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will be operated by veteran race organizers Vicki Emig and Mike Leone, who bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the series after working with another series in the area for the past six years.

“The decision to leave where we were and start a new crate late model series was not an easy one for us, as we have dedicated the last six years of our lives to the diligent growth and development of crate late model racing in the Northeast,” Emig said. “With that said, after months of difficult contemplating, we came to the conclusion that we feel we can better serve the needs of both the speedways and the racers in our region by operating as an independent entity.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-20T19:58:23-05:00November 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Racing News|Comments Off

Cedar Lake Speedway’s USA Nationals Will Become An All-World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend In 2013

Thursday-Night WoO LMS Program Added To Aug. 1-3 Spectacular At Track Owned By National Tour’s 2012 Promoters of the Year

CONCORD, NC – Nov. 20, 2012 – On Nov. 4 the management of Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., was announced as the recipient of the 2012 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Promoter of the Year Award.

Two weeks later, Cedar Lake’s quartet of co-owners – brothers Chuck, Steve and Bob Kaufman and Brad Both – continue to show what a worthy selection they were.

The presenters of the prestigious USA Nationals – the richest race on the WoO LMS schedule for the last three years – are making the 26^th annual edition of the summertime spectacular an all-World of Outlaws weekend. The 2013 USA Nationals on Aug. 1-3 will kick off on Thursday night with a full WoO LMS points program topped by a $6,000-to-win A-Main, track and series officials announced on Monday.

The new-look USA Nationals preliminary-night card will lead into the main event’s traditional two-day format, which includes time trials, heat races and a dash on Friday night (Aug. 2) and last-chance events and the $50,000-to-win 100-lapper on Saturday evening (Aug. 3).

“The Thursday portion of the USA Nationals has taken many different forms over the years,” said Cedar Lake Speedway’s Bob Kaufman. “It’s been an unsanctioned show, it’s been a WRDL-sanctioned show when that series existed and for the past two years it’s been a Cornbelt Clash event. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-20T18:13:47-05:00November 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Season Finale Settles Four-Way Battle for 10th Points Position

Hendersonville, NC (11/19/12) –While many fans and contenders were focused on the Championship battle, there was a four-way battle for the final tenth place position in the 2012 Championship points. Roger Powell and Ronnie Bassett Jr. were in a dead tie coming into the “Classic 3 Championship” weekend. With Ronnie’s four-win season and Powell’s seven top-10 finishes, including his win at Newport, this gave both drivers a total of 789 Championship points for the 2012 season. Both drivers decided to sit out during the season finale giving Tim George Jr. and William Gallaher the opportunity to battle it out for that final top ten spot.

George Jr. and Gallaher were so close in points, that the pressure of their race finish would determine the final top ten points position. Taking the position by only five championship points, George Jr.’s top-10 finish for the race at Rockingham locked him into that final top ten position. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-20T04:09:29-05:00November 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, UARA-STARS, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

UNOH All Stars Set to Begin Season “Down South”

CAMARGO, IL (11-14-12) Brian Liskai. The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars will blast open the 2013 racing season with five big events down south beginning with the Third Annual Winter Freeze Thursday, Feb. 7 at Screven Motor Speedway. The UNOH All Stars will then head to Bubba Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9 and the wrap up their southern swing at Volusia Speedway Park Wednesday and Thursday Feb. 13 and 14.

“We consolidated our events in the south this year. It will save the fans and race teams some money as our races are being held over two weeks,” said Guy Webb, President/CEO of the UNOH All Stars.

Screven Motor Speedway also known as The Action Track of the South is located on Georgia Highway 21 between the towns of Newington, Ga. and Sylvania, Ga. It is a 3/8th mile clay track that began operations in 2997.

Action begins at Screven on Feb. 6 for the Third Annual Winter Freeze and runs through Feb. 9. The UNOH All Stars will battle on Thursday, Feb. 7 for a $5,000-to-win affair to kick off the touring group s season. During the Winter Freeze, Screven will also host the World of Outlaw Late Models, national late models, the Florida mini-sprints and possibly a non-sanctioned winged sprint car even during the four-day Winter Freeze.

“We re excited to have the All Stars down here. We normally run fendered cars so this will be a real treat for our fans,” said Screven Motor Speedway Owner James Red Griffin. “We only have one night for the sprints this year, but it s a better deal for those teams as they go to Ocala the following two nights and then to Volusia the next week. Hopefully putting the events closer together will entice more of the northern sprint car teams to come down here and give our fans a thrill.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-17T01:56:52-05:00November 17th, 2012|Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Speedway Events Scheduled for 2013 ARCA Racing Series Season

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – The pursuit of the Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Award will feature eight races in 2013, up from seven in 2012, following yesterday’s announcement of a September 20 ARCA Racing Series event at Kentucky Speedway.

In addition to the Kentucky race – the 20th for ARCA at the 1.5-mile track but the first since 2009 – seven other speedway events are confirmed for the 2013 season.

ARCA’s 61st season will open at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 16; the race will be ARCA’s 50th at Daytona, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1964.

The 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway will host an ARCA race for the 51st time on Friday, May 3. 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway will host ARCA twice for the 27th consecutive year and its 55th and 56th ARCA events, on its traditional race weekends in early June and early August. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-17T01:41:53-05:00November 17th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

ARCA, Cars and Stars Promotions Announce Formal Partnership to Launch ARCA Midwest Tour for 2013 Season

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and Cars and Stars Promotions (CSP) announced today a formal partnership to bring the Midwest Tour – a Midwestern-based, pavement super late model series – under ARCA sanction.

The ARCA Midwest Tour presented by SCAG Power Equipment and Lester Buildings will make stops at 11 different tracks in 2013, spanning Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The sanctioning agreement between ARCA and CSP reflects ARCA’s interests in supporting and strengthening the sport of stock car racing.

“We respect what Tim Olson and Steve Einhaus have established and developed with the Midwest Late Model Tour, and their long-term dedication to the sport,” said Ron Drager, president and CEO of ARCA. “Their decision to join efforts with ARCA and our sanctioned properties is gratifying.

“We’ve worked hard to establish and build the ARCA brand over 60 years in the sport, and while we’re proud of our history, we strive to be relevant and vital today and into the future. From several perspectives, the Midwest Tour joining our family of ARCA properties fits both companies’ future strategic plans, and we look forward to working with Tim and Steve in 2013 and beyond.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-14T17:59:55-05:00November 14th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Southern All Stars Blue/Grey 100 Paying $10,000 to Win Set for Sun Nov 18th at Cherokee

HUNTSVILLE, AL (November 11, 2012)—After a four year absence, the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will return to Lennie Buff’s Cherokee Speedway paying $10,000 to win on Sunday Afternoon November 18, 2012 for the 22^nd annual Blue/Grey 100.

The series’ last appearance to Cherokee Speedway was in November 2008 when Randle Chupp claimed the Blue/Grey 100 event win. The defending race winner is Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA who claimed the event win during the Ulitmate Series-sanctioned race in 2011. Multiple winners of the Blue/Grey 100 include Freddy Smith (three times); Scott Bloomquist (three times); Chris Madden (three times) and Donnie Moran (two times).

Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN holds a 110 point lead over current runner-up and Rookie of the Year leader Mike Weeks of Friendsville, TN in the SAS championship point standings. Shan Smith of Dade City, FL, Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN and Skip Arp of Georgetown, TN reside in third through fifth in series points. David Payne of Murphy, NC won the series’ most recent event at the Toccoa (GA) Speedway during the Georgia State Championship race on October 27^th where he collected his first-career SAS victory over Casey Roberts of Toccoa, GA and Mike Weeks of Friendsville, TN. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-14T17:57:08-05:00November 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Southern All Stars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

CRA to Award CRA Bonuses with the Snowball Derby and the Snowflake100

Salem, IN (November 13, 2012) – Champion Racing Association officials have announced that they will once again award a bonus to a series team competing in the 45^th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway on December 2^th. Series officials will award a $1000 credit towards 2013 series entries if a competing team with the ARCA/CRA Super Series or ARCA/CRA Super Series Southern Tour during the 2012 season can win the Snowball Derby. If a CRA competitor does not win the Derby, then officials will award two event entries to the highest finishing CRA affiliated team. Chase Elliott received the top CRA bonus by winning last year’s Snowball Derby.

In addition, CRA officials will once again award a bonus to a JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance team competing in the Allen Turner Hyundai Snowflake 100 on Saturday, December 1^st of Snowball Derby Weekend. Series officials will award a $500 credit towards 2013 series memberships and entries if a competing team with the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour during the 2012 season can win the Allen Turner Hyundai Snowflake 100. If a CRA competitor does not win the Snowflake, then the officials will award a 2013 series membership to the highest finishing CRA affiliated team.

“We wanted to continue the bonus program we have established over the past four years for the teams that have supported us in 2012 that will be competing in the Snowball Derby and in the Snowflake 100 again this year,” remarked R.J. Scott, Managing Partner of Champion Racing Association. “We have the utmost respect for Tim Bryant and his entire staff at Five Flags Speedway for the great job they have done in building the Snowball Derby into one of the greatest short track events in the country. This event is the premier late model event in the country each year, and we are glad to have numerous of our competitors competing in it again this year!” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-14T17:54:14-05:00November 14th, 2012|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Gobbler 50 paying $5,000 to win for SAS Late Models at Cleveland opens finale weekend

HUNTSVILLE, AL (November 10, 2011)—The rich tradition of the ‘Gobbler’ continues with the 24th annual running of the East Tennessee classic on Saturday November 17th at Cleveland Speedway.

The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will once again sanction the annual event which pays tribute to track founder Joe Lee Johnson and pays $5,000 to win / $300 to start. There will be a complete show of Practice, VP Racing Fuels Time Trials, Hoosier Racing Tire Last Chance Showdowns and the 50-lap main event. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC is the defending race winner while Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA picked up the 2010 event win.

This will mark the fifth and final appearance to the Cleveland Speedway by the Alabama-based racing series. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN won the Shamrock event that paid the two-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion a cool $10,000 back in April. On May 12th Skip Arp of Georgetown, TN claimed the Tennessee Memorial event win then Billy Ogle Jr. claimed back-to-back wins for both the SAS and Cleveland Speedway by taking the Budweiser Jean Johnson Memorial event and the Stars & Stripes 40 event in August and September respectively. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-13T14:16:48-05:00November 13th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Southern All Stars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off