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Defending Champion Josh Richards To Watch From Sidelines For Start Of 2014 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Season

SHINNSTON, W.Va. – Jan. 31, 2014 – By Andrea Cleveland/Josh Richards P.R. – Mark Richards Racing announced today that three-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Josh Richards will not be in the seat of the No. 1 Valvoline Rocket Chassis house car due to medical issues for the start of the national tour’s 2014 season.
Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., will be behind the wheel of the iconic blue No. 1 in Richards’s absence. Sheppard is a familiar face in the Rocket camp after filling in for the 25-year-old defending champion in 2012 as he ran a limited schedule in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Sheppard also won the 33rd annual Red Buck Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth (Ohio) Raceway Park last October substituting for Richards.

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By Scott|2014-02-01T23:18:04-05:00February 1st, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Racing News|Comments Off

COMPLETE RAINOUT OF FIVE NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS RACES FORCES POSTPONEMENT

OCALA, FL – Rain and wet track conditions all week has forced postponement of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Bubba’s Army Winternationals Presented By Rock Auto.com until March 6, 7, and 8. In an unprecedented situation, four straight days of rain left the track conditions too wet for safe competition and all five nights of competition were rained out.

The rescheduled events for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Bubba’s Army Winternationals Presented By Rock Auto.com will feature a 40-lap $2,000-to-win race on March 6, a 50-lap $2,500-to-win race on March 7, and a 50-lap $3,000-to-win race on March 8.

The 2014 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division season opener will now be at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA for the Super Bowl of Racing Presented By Rock Auto.com on February 6, 7, and 8. All three races will pay $2,500-to-win. The February 6 and 7 shows will be 30 laps, and the February 8 event will be 50-laps.

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By Scott|2014-02-01T23:18:54-05:00February 1st, 2014|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

Devin Gilpin Ready For Another Shot At DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Glory During Feb. 11-18 UMP Modified Action

Two-Time Defending UMP Modified National Champion In Search Of First-Ever Triumph At Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – Jan. 30, 2014 – Devin Gilpin’s 2013 DIRTcar UMP Modified national championship season was downright spectacular, but it didn’t start in especially memorable fashion.

And that blemish on an otherwise impeccable campaign will serve as extra motivation for Gilpin when he returns to Volusia Speedway Park – the site of his rare ’13 struggles – from Feb. 11-18 to tackle the UMP Modified portion of the 43^rd DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

Yes, Gilpin, 23, of Columbus, Ind., has some unfinished business to take care of at the sprawling half-mile oval outside Daytona Beach, Fla.

“Volusia wasn’t much fun for us last year,” bottom-lined Gilpin. “We only raced two nights. We had some trouble, there were a couple rainouts and, with my grandma not doing very good (battling cancer back in Indiana), we decided to just go home (early).”

Gilpin, of course, had entered the 2013 DIRTcar Nationals by Summit with high hopes. Coming off a 2012 season that saw him record 36 feature wins en route to his first-ever UMP Modified national title – and with memories of a strong third-place finish in the ’12 DIRTcar Nationals by Summit finale at Volusia adding to his confidence – he had visions of a career-first victory in the Sunshine State dancing in his head. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-30T19:19:16-05:00January 30th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Begins 4th Season

The FL United Promoters Series will begin the 2014 season with the Open Wheel Mod’s and Sportsman divisions at Auburndale Speedway onSaturday February 8th. Expected to begin the quest for the champion’s spot in the OWM is reigning 2013 Champion Travis Roland, LJ Grimm, Norm Dismuke, Josh Todd, Roger Blevins, Earl Beckner, Bruce Bennett, Doc McKinney, Wayne Morris and a host of others.

In the Sportsman division 2013 champ Brandon Morris will defend his role against James Wright III, Bobby Mobley, Cody McDuffie, Joe Dowdy, Jay Curry, Matt McCrary, Craig Cuzzone, and many more. Joining the action for Saturday night will be the V-8 Bombers, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Legends, Bando’s, Scramblers and Mini Cup. Racing will start at 3:00pm., grandstands open at 1:00pm., Pit Gate opens at 10:00am., the track will host open practice on Friday night from 5-10pm..

For your 2014 Membership Form please go to www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com click on membership form bottom left, complete schedule for 2014 can be found here as well. Remember you must be a member, compete in 80% of the races and attend the season ending banquet to receive any points fund or contingency awards.

By Scott|2014-01-30T19:15:38-05:00January 30th, 2014|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Excitement Builds for East Bay Winternationals

WAYCROSS, GA (January 29, 2014) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to head to the sunshine state of Florida again this year for its second stop of the 2014 season. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will travel to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida for the 38th Annual Winternationals at the famed “Clay by the Bay” for a week of action-packed events in early February.

Officials of East Bay Raceway park have been steady working on the facilities and the track itself in preparations for this years events. New clay has been added to the racing surface combined with a racer friendly tire rule put in place by the LOLMDS, fans are sure to see some thrilling racing all week long. The Winternationals, held at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL will consist of an open practice on Sunday, February 9th, from 6PM to 9PM and six full nights of racing, from February 10th through 15th. Each day, the Drivers Meeting will be at 5:15PM (ET), Hot Laps will begin at 6:00PM, and racing will begin at 7:00PM.

The Winternationals will offer racers over $200,000 in purse money over the six nights of events. Two additional starting positions will also be added to each night’s feature event, giving 26 drivers a chance to earn a coveted Winternationals feature win. The 25th starting position will go to the driver that fails to transfer into the feature event through the heat races or B-mains and who was the fastest in qualifying among those drivers. The 26th starting position will go to the winner of the DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash each night. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-30T18:58:06-05:00January 30th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

INCLEMENT WEATHER POSTPONES FIRST TWO NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS RACES

NeSmith_Logo 1 OCALA, FL – Inclement weather has forced postponement of the first two nights of racing for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division Bubba’s Army Winternationals Presented By Rock Auto.com at Bubba Raceway Park. The five-race series has been rescheduled to run on Thursday through Sunday.

Racing is scheduled to resume on Thursday night with a 40-lap $2,000-to-win race, with another 40-lap $2,000-to-win race scheduled for Friday night. There will be two complete shows that will run on Saturday, with a 40-lap $2,000-to-win race on Saturday afternoon, followed by a 50-lap $3,000-to-win race on Saturday night. A 40-lap $2,000-to-win race will be run on Sunday afternoon.

On Thursday and Friday, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration will be open from 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:15 p.m., with Hot Laps scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the gates open at 9 a.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection for both races from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 11 a.m., and racing is scheduled for 12 noon. At the completion of the 40-lap main event, there will be a break to clear and readmit the grandstand area, and perform track prep before the start of the 50-lap racing program. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-29T17:09:48-05:00January 29th, 2014|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

SEASON AWAITS NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS COMPETITORS AT BUBBA RACEWAY PARK

jmacbronsonBRP013113 (640x427) (2) CARTERSVILLE, GA – A new season awaits NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series competitors as the 2014 season for the Touring Division opens with five races in five straight nights in the Bubba’s Army Winternationals at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL on January 28 through February 1.

The first four races will be $2,000-to-win 40-lap events on January 28, 29, 30 and 31, and the finale on February 1 will be a 50-lap event paying $3,000-to-win. Drivers will earn NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division points from their best totals in three of the five races.

The dawn of a new season raises a plethora of new and unanswered questions that may take the entire season to be revealed. Who will emerge as the 2014 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series title contenders? Who will be the new faces running for the coveted NeSmith Cup in 2014?

The Bubba’s Army Winternationals races will set the stage in the battle for the 2014 $20,000 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Championship. A total of 72 drivers competed in the Bubba’s Army Winternationals for the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS last year, and two drivers were able to carry their momentum earned in the five events throughout the 2013 season. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-25T16:39:04-05:00January 25th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Return To Rocket Chassis Has McCreadie Bullish About 2014 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship Prospects

New Yorker Ready To Kick Off Season Feb. 14-16 At Bubba Raceway Park & Feb. 20-22At Volusia Speedway Park

012413_TMac1 CONCORD, NC – Jan. 24, 2014 – Whether Tim McCreadie can raise his game sufficiently to make a serious run at the World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship in 2014 remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: he isn’t lacking for confidence as he plunges into the chase.

When the national tour’s ’14 campaign kicks off with the Bubba Army Dirt Late Model Winter Nationals on Feb. 14-16 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla., and the DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment on Feb. 20-22 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., McCreadie fully expects to be in the title conversation.

“I wouldn’t go out on tour if I didn’t think we had a shot at winning the championship,” Watertown, N.Y.’s McCreadie asserted with steely-eyed resolve. “That’s always the focus. Now, it hasn’t worked out that we’ve been a contender the last few years, but we’ve always thought we had good enough cars and help to win a championship and it’s no different this year.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-25T16:31:19-05:00January 25th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Double file restart procedure changed for 2014 ARCA Racing Series, starting in Daytona

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America have announced the adoption of a revised “double file restart” procedure for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 2014 season. The new rule will be in effect starting with the Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real at Daytona International Speedway Feb. 15.

Here’s how it will work: Following a caution period and pitting cycle, series officials will verify the running order and position cars in proper order. When the starter gives the “one lap to go,” signal, cars will line up in two columns for all restarts in the “double file” format after they cross the start/finish line, unless otherwise directed by ARCA officials. The leader will have the choice of which lane he or she will restart. Previously, ARCA’s double file restart placed lead-lap cars in the outside lane and all lap-down cars in the inside lane with no lane choice for the leader.

“I think it’s a good change,” said Cunningham Motorsports driver and ARCA veteran Tom Hessert. “The goal of any series is to make the races more competitive and more exciting and this will do that.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-25T16:27:41-05:00January 25th, 2014|ARCA, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Champion Pittman Seeks Repeat Win When World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars Invade Tucson for NAPA Wildcat Shootout

‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ rolls March 8 into Arizona’s Tucson International Raceway

WoO_STP_SC_LOGO_SHADED_300-copy TUCSON, Ariz. – Jan. 23, 2013 – The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series returns to Tucson International Raceway on Saturday, March 8, for the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout.

The action is always fast and fierce on the banked 3/8-mile oval in southern Arizona. Daryn Pittman held off Joey Saldana to win last season in Tucson. Pittman used the victory to extend his early-season points lead en route to winning the 2013 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championship for Kasey Kahne Racing.

“I really love Tucson,” Pittman said. “I told Kasey last year I was really excited about Tucson. I had never won there before, but it’s a really a fun track that suits me. It’s pretty flat and wide and somewhere I really enjoy.”

In addition to the on-track action, NAPA Auto Parts is now title sponsor of the event and, in conjunction with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, will enhance the entire race experience for fans during the series’ only trip this season to Arizona. Also, fans can get $5 off their race-day ticket purchase by bringing a valid receipt from any area NAPA Auto Parts store.

Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion who is celebrating his “Salute to the King” season, earned a victory in March 2007 at Tucson. The 2014 running of the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout will mark Arizona fans’ last chance to see the “King of the Outlaws” compete in their home state for an Outlaw championship. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-25T16:24:36-05:00January 25th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off