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Sheppard Defends Home Turf; Wins Spring Shootout at LaSalle

Sheppard at LaSalle LaSalle, IL (May 21, 2016) – Brandon Sheppard became the second home-state driver in two nights to visit Lucas Oil Victory Lane with his victory at LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night. The 23-year-old Illinois native led all 60 laps of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, Spring Shootout.

The driver of the Best Performance Motorsports/Rocket took his first LOLMDS win of the season over Tim McCreadie, who crossed the line in second in his Sweeteners Plus/Longhorn. McCreadie and Don O’Neal had a terrific battle for second for most of the race. O’Neal came home in third as he narrowly beat current LOLMDS points leader, Jonathan Davenport to the finish line. Shannon Babb was fifth

“The track was pretty good for most of the race. The cushion got a little treacherous, but overall it was pretty racy. Most of the guys I was coming up on were on the bottom. I stayed up top the whole race. Hats off to the track crew for working on this track all night. Thanks to Tony Izzo Jr. for putting on all of these races this weekend.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:49:46-04:00May 23rd, 2016|Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Dewease Dominates Opening Night at Williams Grove

Defeats Outlaws to Even the Score in Fiercely Contested Annual Feud

052016_WG_Graphicpng The feud kicked-off early in the night when the Outlaws and Posse split the quick-time awards with Joey Saldana fastest in the first flight and Hodnett fastest in the second.

The back-and-forth battle did not end there, as the two fierce rivals split the victories in the heat races evenly with the Outlaws and Posse each scoring two apiece.

For the second night in-a-row, the Outlaws were aided by the luck of the dash invert draw, as Saldana remained on the pole-position following an invert of zero. Unfortunately for Saldana, he was unable to hold off Hodnett in the six-lap race, as the Posse driver claimed the victory and the pole for the feature.

When the green-flag fell for the feature, Hodnett, in the Lelands.com/Eagle Steel No. 27 jumped out to an early lead, as second-place starter Saldana slid back. Daryn Pittman, who started fourth, quickly moved up to the runner-up position and applied pressure on Hodnett for the top spot. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:43:03-04:00May 23rd, 2016|Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Diemel Dashes to Home-State Win at Oshkosh

Diemel at Oshkosh OSHKOSH, WI (May 20, 2016) Home-state driver A.J. Diemel scored his first-ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory tonight at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. In front of a packed grandstand, Diemel led all 50 laps and took the biggest win of his career.

Chris Simpson drove his Cheap Cars/Longhorn Chassis to a second place finish, followed by Jared Landers in the Crop Production Services/Sweet-Bloomquist. Tim McCreadie wheeled the Sweeteners Plus/Longhorn into fourth, and last year’s LOLMDS Rookie of the Year; Brandon Sheppard; in the Best Performance Motorsports/Rocket was fifth.

“I don’t know if we will make it to LaSalle tomorrow night. We may party too hard,” said the 34-year-old Wisconsin native. “We did what we had to do tonight. We qualified well, won our heat, and started up front in the feature. It was great to see this crowd again for the second year in a row. Everyone needs to write in and keep this place open!” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:38:08-04:00May 23rd, 2016|Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Schatz Captures Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway

Outlaws Land First Blow in Year-Long War with Pennsylvania Posse

051916_Lincoln_Graphic ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. – May 19, 2016 – Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz managed to do something that only one other series driver has been able to do since 1997: out-muscle the Pennsylvania Posse on their home turf and claim the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway.
Schatz’s victory, his sixth of the season, gives the Outlaw drivers the upper hand as the annual feud over sprint car supremacy has officially kicked-off.
“We want to win everywhere we go, but man when you come to Pennsylvania the fans here are feisty and you hear a lot of swear words directed to you – that’s what this is about,” Schatz said. “This is a free country and I am glad there are people who can voice their opinion that they hate you or love you.
“It makes such a great comradery and it lifts up the competition level of the PA Posse racing on a weekly level and the World of Outlaws’ racing. That’s what this is about, to keep pushing each other to get better, and that’s what makes our sport what it is and makes it as dynamic as it is.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:28:18-04:00May 23rd, 2016|Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Rookie Myatt Snider Wins Menards 200 at Toledo in First ARCA Start

TOLEDO, Ohio (May 22, 2016) – If rookie Myatt Snider wasn’t exactly sure of his ability to win going into his career-first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race, he’s more than convinced now.
The 21-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina driver, in the No. 22 Original Louisiana Hot Sauce-Cunningham Motorsports Ford, won the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon at Toledo Speedway.
“I knew Cunningham Motorsports was capable of doing it; I just wasn’t sure if I was capable,” Snider said from the 7-Up Winner’s Circle.
There were indeed several new variables to conquer heading into the race…like pit stops.
“We made two pit stops today. That was only the second and third pit stops I’ve ever made. The biggest thing was getting everything I could from the car getting on pit road, and everything getting off.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-23T18:22:43-04:00May 23rd, 2016|ARCA, 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

Menards 200 to Launch American Sports Network Coverage of ARCA Racing

Local and Cable Affiliates, AmericanSportsNet.com to Carry Inaugural Broadcast

TOLEDO, Ohio (May 18, 2016) – The first ever Live ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards telecast on the American Sports Network is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The broadcast, from Toledo Speedway, will mark the historic inaugural airing of motorsports on the start-up 24-hour sports network owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
The live telecast will be available to more than 40 Million US homes, and will also be streamed on-line at the ASN website, AmericanSportsNet.com.
ARCA Members seeking to find local ASN affiliates can do so by visiting: AmericanSportsNet.com and clicking on the schedule button at the top of the home page. Click on the ARCA Racing Series Menards 200 in the schedule, insert your zip code under “Find your station,” and submit. The available channels will appear in the box to the right of the submit button. Fans can also access the “channel finder” at arcaracing.com, by clicking on the “Menards 200 from Toledo ASN Broadcast Information” in the right hand column on the homepage, including a complete list of affiliates carrying the Menards 200. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-18T21:39:15-04:00May 18th, 2016|ARCA, Front Page News|Comments Off

Wet Forecast Forces Reschedule of CARS Tour CSX Play It Safe 250 at Southern National to September 3rd

MOORESVILLE, NC (May 18, 2016): Due to a bleak forecast of 100% chance of rain for Saturday night’s scheduled running of the CSX Play It Safe 250 pres. by MMIA at Southern National Motorsports Park; CARS Tour officials have decided to postpone the event to Saturday September 3rd.

The next scheduled race for the CARS Tour will now be the 200 lap event at Tri-County Motor Speedway in Hudson, North Carolina on Saturday June 11.

For more information and to stay up with all the latest news and information about the CARS Tour, featuring both Late Model Stock Car and Super Late Model divisions, visit www.carsracingtour.com or contact the tour’s office directly at 704-662-9212. Stay social with the tour by “liking” the CARS Tour Facebook page and following along on Twitter @CARSTour.

By Scott|2016-05-18T19:08:50-04:00May 18th, 2016|CARS Racing Tour, Front Page News|Comments Off

Southern All Stars Next Stop; 4th Annual Scott Sexton Memorial At Volunteer Speedway

FAYETTEVILLE, TN–The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series will be back in action this Saturday night May 21st for the 4th Annual Scott Sexton Memorial at the Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN., for a 52 lap $5,200 to win event . The event honors Sexton who in his short Southern All Star career collected 10 wins that all accounted for $10,000 wins the most by one driver in series history. Past winners of this event include 2014 Ray Cook of Murphy, NC, 2013 Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY., and in 2012 Chris Madden of Gray Court, SC.,

For the fourth edition of this event Riley Hickman of Cleveland, TN., will lead the Southern All Star drivers into the 4/10th mile high banked oval along with two Cruise with the Champions/Dirtondirt.com rookies in the second and third, Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, TN., and Jim Rogers of Statesboro, GA., both of who will be making their first trips to Volunteer Speedway. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-18T18:43:39-04:00May 18th, 2016|Front Page News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

NeSMITH PERFORMANCE PARTS STREET STOCK DIVISION WEEK 8 ROUND UP

Photo Courtesy of Ron Skinner Photos

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Point leader Steve Pate of Heflin, AL picked up win number five on Saturday night in NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division Week 8 action at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL. Pate now has 338 points at the top of the National standings and holds a seven point lead over Branden Harris of Molino, FL.

In seven NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division races over seven weeks, Pate has five wins and seven top five finishes driving the Pate Racing Chevrolet powered by a $3,495 Chevrolet Performance 602 Circle Track Engine.

Harris is in the second spot with 331 points after a fifth-place finish on Saturday night at Northwest Florida Speedway in Baker, FL driving the BH Built Bodies Chevrolet powered by a $3,495 Chevrolet Performance 602 Circle Track Engine. Harris has one win, six top five finishes, and eight top ten finishes in eight races over seven weeks of NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division competition.

Stuart Wilson of Milton, FL drove the Wilson Lumber Company Chevrolet powered by a $3,495 Chevrolet Performance 602 Circle Track Engine to his sixth NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division win of the season on Saturday night at Northwest Florida Speedway. That moved Wilson up to the third spot in the standings with 329 points after six wins and eight top five finishes in nine races over seven weeks. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-18T16:45:43-04:00May 18th, 2016|Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off