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Richards Battles Track and Field in Carolina Speedway Win

Claims Win No. 63 in Series’ First Appearance at Carolina Speedway

043016CarolinaVL GASTONIA, N.C. – April 29, 2016 – Josh Richards battled from an eighth place starting position and through tough track conditions and cautions on Friday night at Carolina Speedway as he claimed the inaugural World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win at the track.

“We were able to survive,” said Richards, who took home the $10,000 purse. “We had a great car there. It was starting to get rough off Turn 4, but I want to thank all the fans for coming out. It’s great to come out with a win.”

Challenging track conditions proved to be a test for the 24 drivers that started the A-Main – in the 50-lap feature, there were 12 cautions with eight drivers finishing on the lead lap. A caution on Lap 24 allowed drivers to replenish their tear-off visor sheets, making track visibility less of a struggle through the remainder of the race.

Some of those earlier cautions however, made way for Richards to eventually claim the lead position on the restarts. Richards started eighth.

“That was the biggest thing: trying to find a clean spot,” said Richards about finding a favorable groove. “Once you got up on somebody, you couldn’t see anything. It was just a matter of trying to be smooth. You were forced to move around a little bit.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-02T15:16:58-04:00May 2nd, 2016|Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Billy Decker Beats Tim Fuller to Win Highbank Holdup at Fulton Speedway

Scores Super DIRTcar Series Win in First Series Outing for New Car Owner Mike Payne

043016SDSFulton By Mike Mallett, FULTON, N.Y. – April 30, 2016 – It didn’t take long for the new combination of Billy Decker and car owner Mike Payne to find their way to victory lane on the Super DIRTcar Series trail. The duo joined forces over the winter and their first series event together was Saturday’s Highbank Holdup at the Fulton Speedway. Just like he’s done so many times in the past, Decker worked the bottom of the speedway methodically to first get the lead and then to brush off attacks from Tim Fuller in the final laps to secure the win in the 100-lap event.

“I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you I really wanted to win this race,” said an excited Decker afterwards. “I had to cut my old buddy Fuller off there on the backstretch to get it done. My car didn’t fire too good on the restarts. I have to thank Mike Payne Racing. This is awesome. It is our third race together and there are good things to come. I’m tickled to be here. This was a lot of fun.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-02T15:07:15-04:00May 2nd, 2016|Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

CAUTION FREE FOR TALLADEGA NeSMITH LATE MODEL WIN

Michael Page of Douglasville, GA had the dominant car on Saturday night at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL as he celebrates his first career NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series win. Page lead wire-to-wire in the caution-free 50-lap race driving the #18x M&M Truck and Trailer Repair Special. (NeSmith Media Photo by Bruce Carroll)

EASTABOGA, AL – Michael Page of Douglasville, GA earned $2,500 for 13 minutes of work Saturday night by going wire-to-wire in the 50-lap caution-free NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series main event at Talladega Short Track driving the M&M Truck and Trailer Repair Special to record his first career victory.

Page took the lead from the pole position at the start of the race, and at one point had a full straightaway lead over his nearest challengers, as several drivers battled for the second spot throughout the race. Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, TN was looking for his third straight win in NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series competition and made things interesting at the finish.

Hedgecock drove around the outside of Cruz Skinner of Oxford, AL on lap 37 to take over the second spot. With ten laps to go, Page encountered heavy lapped traffic, and began to pace himself to the finish. (more…)

By Scott|2016-05-02T14:47:22-04:00May 2nd, 2016|Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

NASCAR Weekend Next Up For Southern All Stars

Mike Marlar Scores Third Career Southern All Star Win Last Saturday At Smoky Mt Speedway. Photo courtesy of SAS

FAYETTEVILLE, TN–The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series week coming off a very successful night racing last Saturday night at the Smoky Mt Speedway moves to the Talladega Short Track on Saturday night April 30th for a 40 lap $4,000 to win event.

“NASCAR weekend is always a big weekend for many drivers and fans of the series’ said Lynn Acklin GM of the series. “It seems we always have a few surprises show up at Talladega and I am sure that this weekend will be no different.”

Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, TN., Jim Roger of Statesboro, GA., and three time Southern All Stars Champion Riley Hickman of Cleveland, TN., lead the Southern All Star into the fifth event of the season. Skinner and Rogers are both competing with the series for the first and also running for the Cruise with the Champions/Dirtondirt.com rookie of the year battle, while Hickman is trying to get his fourth series title and try to tie the only other four time champion Clint Smith,

Other driver that have indicted their plans on attending include Todd Morrow of East Ridge, TN., Ahnna Parkhurst of Evans, GA., 2015 series rookie of the year Dillon Tidmore of Glencoe, AL., Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN., Jake Knowles of Rome, GA., Austin Kirkpatrick of Ocala, FL., plus many more drivers from across the southeast. (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-28T01:13:29-04:00April 28th, 2016|Front Page News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

RICK SCHWALLIE PROMOTED TO LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES DIRECTOR

2016news_4-20 WAYCROSS, GA (April 20, 2016) – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis and Lucas Oil Products proudly announce that former Assistant Series Director, Rick Schwallie will now fill the Series Director role of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Schwallie has worked full-time with the LOLMDS since the national tour was established in 2005 and has been deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the Series.

“I want to thank Ritchie for his continued support over the years,” commented Schwallie. “I’ve learned a lot from him and respect the leadership example he’s instilled in me. I wish nothing more than to continue the same practices and goals we’ve always had for the Series. The Lucas Oil Products familiy is second to none, and the infrastructure provided by Lucas Oil will allow for us to continue the growth and success for years to come.”

Lewis, whose recent duties have included Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, has worked hand-in-hand with Schwallie for several years, and has nothing but praise for his ability. (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-21T16:51:36-04:00April 21st, 2016|Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|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

Daryn Pittman Perseveres to Score Perris Win

Joey Saldana Finishes Third with Pass on Last Turn of Last Lap

041616PerrisVLGraphic PERRIS, Calif. – April 16, 2016 – Daryn Pittman dominated Saturday night’s SoCal Showdown at Perris Auto Speedway to claim his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. The win came one night after a crash ended his night while he led at Bakersfield Speedway.
“Last night was dumb,” Pittman said of his Bakersfield Speedway run. “I ran over Joey [Saldana] and took ourselves out of contention for a win there and tore up a lot of equipment.”
Pittman, who claimed his first ever series win at Perris, said perseverance is the motto of his No. 9 Great Clips team.
“This car has been so fast and we’re right there in the hunt every night,” Pittman said. “We’ve just got to put it together and that starts with me.
“This track has been really good to me and I got my very first Outlaw win here beating Steve Kinser to the line by I don’t know how close – it was really close. It’s one I’ll never forget so I always enjoy coming here.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-18T18:31:47-04:00April 18th, 2016|Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Bloomquist Speeds Away with Bad Boy 98 Win at Batesville

Bloomer Locust Grove LOCUST GROVE, AR (April 16, 2016) – Scott Bloomquist took the lead on lap six from polesitter Wendell Wallace and led the rest of the way to win the Bad Boy 98 on Saturday Night at Batesville Motor Speedway. Bloomquist earned $20,000 for his victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/COMP Cams Super Dirt Series – Presented by Lucas Oil, co-sanctioned event.

Earl Pearson Jr. came home in second, followed by 12th starting, Don O’Neal, Jared Landers, and Brandon Sheppard.

“We got the lead pretty early. The track was little bumpy in one and two tonight. This is a brand new car and it ran well all weekend. The Andy Durham engine also ran great. I want to thank Steve [Martin] at Crop Production Services, Mark Martin Automotive, and Dyna-Gro Seed. We wanted to put on a show for our hometown sponsors and we did,” said Bloomquist who earned the 560th victory of his Hall-of-Fame racing career. (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-18T18:27:53-04:00April 18th, 2016|Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Matt Kurtz Wins The Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

Kurtz-Winner-4-16-16-620x350 GIBSONTON — At East Bay Raceway it was Matt Kurtz winning in the Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints with Thomas Pratt winning in the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks, Mavrick Varnadore in the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Robert Kissam in the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and Mark Steve in the Florida Old Time Modifieds.

In the Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints 25-lap feature it was Matt Kutz picking up the win over Hayden Campbell and Anthony D’Alessio.

For the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks 15-lap feature it was Thomas Pratt over Ronnie Heard and Buck Woodhouse for third.

In the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds 15-lap feature it was Mavrick Varnadore picking up his second win of the year over Austin Sanders and Roger Crouse. (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-18T18:24:05-04:00April 18th, 2016|East Bay Raceway Park, Front Page News, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off

Sweet Scores Five On Late Race Pass at Bakersfield

Red Flags and Flared Tempers Color Series Return After 11-Year Absence

041516SweetBakersfieldPost BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – April 15, 2016 – Brad Sweet claimed his fifth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season through red flags and flared tempers at Bakersfield Speedway on Friday night.
Sweet, who passed Joey Saldana on a late restart in the Budweiser Bash feature, tied Donny Schatz for the most wins on the season.
“It seemed like every time the race started getting good the caution came out,” Sweet said. “The track was getting really really tricky but in great racing shape… It’s awesome. We got a great start to the season, my guys behind me have given me great cars all throughout the year. Can’t thank them enough. Hopefully we can keep the momentum going.”
Daryn Pittman, who was forced to change an engine earlier in the night, led the field to the green flag as the Outlaws returned to Bakersfield for the first time since 2005. Jason Johnson battled early for the lead but Saldana charged forward.
By lap nine, Pittman worked his way through traffic as Saldana closed the gap and began to challenge for the top spot. As the two drivers completed the next lap, Saldana pulled side-by-side with Pittman in his No. 83 Roth Motorsports car off of turn two, down the back straight and into turns three and four. Pittman took on the high side as Saldana stayed wheel-to-wheel with Pittman through the middle. In the middle of three, Saldana and Pittman made contact sending Pittman into the cushion which caused Pittman’s car to tumble into the turn four catch fence. (more…)

By Scott|2016-04-18T18:21:17-04:00April 18th, 2016|Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off