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Young Chris Buescher, Veteran Frank Kimmel Take Intense ARCA Title Fight to DuQuoin’s “Magic Mile” Dirt Labor Day Monday Sept. 3

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – Nineteen-year-old Chris Buescher and 50-year-old veteran Frank Kimmel are preparing to take the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards championship title fight to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds mile dirt Labor Day Monday, September 3 for the 60th running of the Southern Illinois 100. With just three races remaining on the 2012 tour – DuQuoin, Salem (Sept. 15) and Kansas (Oct. 19) – the stakes could not be higher for both.

Buescher, who won at Madison Int’l Speedway last Sunday, increased his point lead to 60 points over Kimmel headed to DuQuoin. However, Kimmel dominated with a convincing victory on the Springfield mile dirt two weeks ago, and heads to DuQuoin as a five time winner of the Southern Illinois 100 presented by Federated Car Care. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-28T15:55:46-04:00August 28th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Coffey Shoots For First-Ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win In Tour’s Inaugural Visit To Little Valley Speedway

Wednesday (Aug. 29) Event Brings Series Regular To New York Track Where He Captured The Only Victory Of His Dirt Late Model Career

LITTLE VALLEY, NY – Aug. 27, 2012 – Vic Coffey has endured enough heartbreak in his pursuit of an A-Main triumph on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. He’s ready to break down the door to Victory Lane – now.

There might not be a better track for Coffey to take his next shot at a World of Outlaws checkered flag than Little Valley Speedway, which hosts the national tour for the first time on Wednesday night (Aug. 29). The half-mile fairgrounds oval is, of course, the site of the only feature win of Coffey’s dirt Late Model career to date.

“I really like that place,” said Coffey, who captured an unsanctioned dirt Late Model event at Little Valley on Sept. 9, 2007. “I won the first time I ever ran there and we’ve been good every time we’ve been there since then, so I’m definitely looking forward to the Outlaw show. If there’s a track where I feel good about our chances of finally knocking off one of these Outlaw races, it’s Little Valley.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-28T15:52:57-04:00August 28th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at a Glance

Grays Harbor Raceway, Skagit Speedway, Willamette Speedway

ELMA, Wash. – Aug. 27, 2012 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series make its lone visit to the Northwest during the next week.

On Wednesday, Grays Harbor Raceway hosts its first race since 2008. The 3/8-mile track has featured a different winner in each of the past eight World of Outlaws events.

The series then heads to Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., on Friday and Saturday. There have been 12 different winners in 19 Outlaws races at the 3/10 mile.

The World of Outlaws visit Willamette Speedway in Lebanon on Monday, Sept. 3, for its only event this season in Oregon. It is also the first career Outlaws race at the newly renovated third-mile oval.

WHEN

Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. The front gate is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with racing set for 6:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. The front gate is scheduled to open at 5 p.m. with racing set for 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 3, at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. The front gate is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with racing around 6 p.m. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T23:17:23-04:00August 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

NeSMITH CHEVROLET WEEKLY RACING SERIES ROUND UP FOR AUGUST 27

CARTERSVILLE, GA – There is a new point leader after Week 22 of NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series competition. Chase Washington of Houlka, MS was able to net two points after his 11^th win of the season on Friday night at Hattiesburg Motorsports Park in Hattiesburg, MS driving the Jerry Inmon Racing Special.

Washington now has 795 points and holds a one-point lead over Mickey Trosclair of Luling, LA in the battle for the $10,000 NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Championship. Trosclair did not net any points in Week 22 competition, and has 794 points in the J. Dunning Sandblasting and Paint Special. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T23:10:18-04:00August 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

Rookie’s Having Great Seasons with CRA in 2012

Salem, IN (August 27, 2012) – As the 2012 racing season starts to wind down to a close, rookie competitors are having great seasons in all four CRA Series heading into this weekend’s events. The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance will be in action Saturday at Owosso Speedway while the ARCA/CRA Super Series, Top Speed Fabrication CRA Late Model Sportsman and CRA Street Stocks will all be in action in feature events on Monday at Winchester Speedway as part of the traditional Labor Day Weekend World Stock Car Festival.

Becca Kasten comes into this weekend’s event as the point’s leader in the Boyne Machine Company Rookie of the Year standings with the ARCA/CRA Super Series. The Wisconsin native has a 44 point lead over second place Travis Braden in adjusted points to date in her battle to secure a test in an ARCA Racing Series car at Daytona International Speedway in December, which will be awarded to the 2012 Boyne Machine Company Rookie of the Year. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T22:36:18-04:00August 27th, 2012|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Buescher Defines Poise in Fourth Win of 2012

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – On restart after restart near the end of the Herr’s Live Life with Flavor 200 at Madison International Speedway, Chris Buescher had to withstand challenges from some of those who join him atop the list of the best short track drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards: Frank Kimmel and Alex Bowman.

For each, something was on the line. For Buescher (No. 17 Roulo Brothers Racing Ford), the chance to extend his series points lead was at hand. Kimmel (No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota) was aiming for second consecutive victory for the first time in four seasons and had designs on the points lead himself, and Bowman (No. 22 St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Dodge) was trying to win from the pole for the first time in his ARCA career. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T22:08:01-04:00August 27th, 2012|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Super DIRTcar Series Invade Rolling Wheels Sunday for Stars & Stripes 100

Friday is Last Chance to Get FREE Fan Pit Pass; Outlaws Stars McCreadie, Fuller Confirmed to take on Big-Block Bests

ELBRIDGE, N. Y. – August 27, 2012 – The first 150-point race of the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series will see some of the division’s best talent taking on “The Fast Track” at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park for the Labor Day Classic Stars & Stripes 100 Sunday, Sept. 2. With the stakes getting higher and the competition getting tougher, the Big-Block Modifieds are sure to put on an earth-shattering 100-lap spectacular show over Labor Day Weekend. All tickets purchased before Friday, Aug. 31, include a FREE Fan Pit Pass, so fans who want to enter driver pits should act fast to receive this great value.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series superstars and local favorites Tim McCreadie and Tim Fuller, both of Watertown, N. Y., are both confirmed competitors in Sunday’s Super DIRTcar Series 100-lapper. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T16:40:38-04:00August 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

UARA-STARS Host Their 170th Event at Kingsport

Hendersonville, NC (8/20/12) –United Auto Racing Association will celebrate their 170th event at Kingsport Motor Speedway on Friday, September 14th.

In 2001 Kerry Bodenhamer along with now silent partners found a way to give back to the motorsport community. They established the United Auto Racing Association, Southern Touring Asphalt Racing Series, also known as the UARA-STARS. Bodenhamer decided to step out of the role as a competitor and major fabricator for late model stocks and become the backbone of the series.

Eleven years later, he serves as the President of the series while his wife, Wink, runs the Administration. Kerry’s son and sister also play a huge role in the series. Son A.J. is the Race Director and Ms. Kathy has double duty as pit booth sign in person and assistant score-keeper. The Bodenhamer family realized that racing is much more enjoyable when the whole family is involved and able to enjoy it. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T15:19:16-04:00August 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, UARA-STARS|Comments Off

Moyer’s Dominate at I-55

Pevely, MO (August 25, 2012) – Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR took the win and the $5000 payday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway @ I-55 Saturday night.

Brian Shirley of Chatam, IL lead the first half of the 40 lap race and was able to keep Moyer behind him, but Moyer wouldn’t be denied for long. In one of the best battles for the lead ever witnessed at I-55, Shirley, Moyer and Billy Moyer Jr of Batesville, AR raced three wide around the high-banks of the Schrader / Marler owned facility, with Moyer coming out on top.

Moyer Jr would get around Shirley for second making it dominating performance by the Moyer family.

Shirley would hold on for third while Shannon Babb of Mowequa, IL and Randy Korte of Highland, IL rounded out the top five.

Detailed results can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.

Next up for the MARS series will be the 42^nd Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships at Monett Speedway in Monett, MO on Sunday September 2, 2012.

By Scott|2012-08-27T13:21:33-04:00August 27th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Pittman Claims Western PA Victory, Third UNOH All Star Win of 2012

MERCER, PA (8-25-12)By Brian Liskai Daryn Pittman may want to consider following the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions next season. The Pittsboro, Indiana resident led wire-to-wire Saturday to claim the 23rd Western Pennsylvania Championship at Mercer Raceway Park.

It was Pittman s third UNOH All Star win of 2012 and the second this month.

The victory is Pittman s eighth career series win, all coming in the last four years. He leads the $20,000-to-win Eastern Region of the UNOH All Stars, though the Mercer event was part of the series Ohio Region points.

We’ve been struggling in Central PA, so it’s just good to come out here and get a win,” said Pittman beside his Mike Heffner owned #27 carrying Lelands.com, Pasquariello s, Danny Auto Salvage sponsorship. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-27T13:10:01-04:00August 27th, 2012|Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off