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2/7/10
World of Outlaws - Joey Saldana has had
nearly a perfect week at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar
Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio, winning once and
finishing second twice, to lead the overall standings for the sprint
car portion of the season opening event at Volusia Speedway Park.
Just one more night of racing remains for the World of Outlaws
tonight as Saldana looks
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F.A.S.T. Series - With the racing season
about to kick off soon in Northern OH, the Kistler Racing Products
Fremont / Attica Sprint Title (FAST) Series has been hard at work
making changes, adjustments, and improvements to the rules for 2010.
With the first year in the books, there were a few gray areas that
needed to be addressed and some minor changes were needed to
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World of Outlaws - Donny
Schatz wrapped up 2009 standing on top of the podium after claiming
his fourth consecutive World of Outlaws title, and he began the 2010
season on top again taking the win on Saturday night in the season
opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by
University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park. Schatz
lined up third in the
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2/6/10
All Stars -
When the action ends at East Bay Raceway Park each
night, it will not be only the winner of the OReilly All Star
Circuit of Champions race going home a little richer. This year the
races at East Bay will also feature another winner, and that will be
one of the lucky fans sitting in the grandstands. Each night of
racing action one fan will be chosen randomly to go home $1,000
richer
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All Stars - This season the All Star Circuit
of Champions will visit a combination of tracks including some
legendary ovals with historical significance and new venues that
promise to bring fans thrilling race action. After opening the
season for the 27th year with Winter Nationals which features three
tracks in the Sunshine State, the All Stars will be moving north for
a two
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2/5/10
World of Outlaws - Rain has forced the cancellation of the
2010 season opener for the World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park
originally scheduled for tonight (Friday, February 5). The 39th
Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio
will continue on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 for the
World of Outlaws
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F.A.S.T. - With the 2010 season right
around the corner in Northern Ohio, the Kistler Racing Products
Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Championship Series is hard
at work organizing their sophomore campaign. Much like in 2009, a
22-race schedule is planned for this year with 11 events at both
Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway. The schedule's concept
features "F.A.S.T.
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All Stars - Tonight Saldana won his first race of the season
in a convincing fashion after running second on the previous night
at Volusia. Starting on the front row of tonights feature event was
Craig Dollansky and Greg Hodnett. When the green banner waved over
the A-main, Hodnett quickly took the lead. Drag racing down the back
stretch on the first lap Saldana was able to
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2/4/10
All Stars - Entering tonights event there were a lot of
unknowns for Craig Dollansky. He was beginning the 2010 season with
a new team, car, and even the Goodyear Tires on his car were new to
him. Some drivers may be daunted by a scenario like this, but
Dollansky adapted very quickly as he picked up the victory in
OReilly All Star Circuit of Champions action at Volusia Speedway
Park. After setting quick time, Dollansky would begin the night on
the pole position with Jason Sides to his right. On the drop of the
Green Flag Dollansky would take the lead on Lap 1 coming out of the
second turn. Behind him Joey Saldana was on the move as
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World of Outlaws - Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz have
combined to win each of the last eight World of Outlaws
championships and nine of the last 10. The pair has won a total of
213 World of Outlaws A-Feature events over the last decade, with
Kinser taking 117 of those checkered flags and Schatz 96. The duo
will begin a new chapter as teammates at Tony Stewart Racing, in
2010 beginning with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar
Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway
Park to kick off the World of Outlaws season
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2/3/10
Knoxville, Iowa - With the drop of the green flag this
Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park, the 2010 World of Outlaws
sprint car season will begin and so will the racing season for lucky
raffle ticket holders who have purchased chances on the 2010
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame J&J Chassis / Kistler Engines
raffle car. Six tickets have been drawn from those persons who
purchased their raffle tickets for the 2010 raffle car before the
“Early Bird” deadline, December 31st, 2009. This Friday
night Barry Van Brocklin from Ormond, Florida and three other guests
will be in the stands at Volusia Speedway Park as Barry owned the
ticket drawn for the ticket package provided by the World Racing
Group for the 2010 World of Outlaws sprint car season opener. Clint
Schlofeldt of
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Kasey Kahne Racing - KKR, a USAC and World of Outlaws short
track team, announced today the addition of Auto Value/Bumper to
Bumper to their roster of corporate team sponsors. Auto Value/Bumper
to Bumper will serve as the co-primary sponsor on the #49 car driven
by Brad Sweet. The 24-year-old California native finished second in
the USAC National Midget standings in 2009. Following a five year
stint as a sponsor in NASCAR, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper joins KKR
in 2010 where their sponsorship on the #49 will span across a
variety of racing series including USAC and the World of Outlaws.
Along with the on-track partnership at
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World of Outlaws - Danny Lasoski was confident coming to
Florida this February that he would have one of the teams to beat in
the highly competitive World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. After a
weekend tuneup for the DIRTcar Nationals by University of
Northwestern Ohio, Lasoski's confidence level is sky high. The 2001
series champion from Missouri, Lasoski and several of the World of
Outlaws racers got their first chance to race with new Goodyear
tires last weekend at Ocala Speedway. By the end of the night,
Lasoski had raced his way to Victory Lane, and was pleased with the
performance
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Sprint Bandits TNT - For the sixth consecutive year, the
Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits Tour ‘N Topless series will once again
offer up some of the nation’s premier wingless Sprint Car racing
action And, this year’s edition of TNT will include a bit more than
the annual August swing through the heartland, with another half
dozen events on the series’ 2010 slate. The 2010 edition of Lucas
Oil Sprint Bandits TNT will kick off with a Texas triple at
Beaumont’s Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Baytown’s Houston Raceway
Park and then Waco’s Heart O’ Texas Speedway on April 30, May 1 and
May 2. The following weekend, TNT ignites atop the famed Devil’s
Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX,
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BARBERVILLE, FL - The opening night of racing at the 39th
Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio
was canceled by rain on Tuesday at Volusia Speedway Park.The
forecast is bright for Wednesday, when the All Star Circuit of
Champions 410 Sprint Car Series and the DIRTcar Racing UMP Modifieds
will get the two-week event started. Pit gates will open at noon
with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Reserve your seats online to see
the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars (Feb. 5-6-7), the World of Outlaws
Late Models (Feb. 11 and 13), Super DIRTcar Series Big-Blocks (Feb.
10-11-12-13) and DIRTcar Racing UMP Modifieds (today through Feb. 9)
as the
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2/2/10
World of Outlaws -
The first green flag of the 2010 season is about to fly for the
World of Outlaws in the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar
Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway
Park, February 5-7. Following the closest point race in series
history that saw Donny Schatz edge Jason Meyers by just 19 points to
win the title, another stout field of drivers is assembled and ready
to do battle in the nine month nearly 80-race campaign. Donny Schatz
and Joey Saldana, the two winningest drivers in World of Outlaws
competition last season, were victorious at in the DIRTcar Nationals
last season, with Schatz winning both the opener and finale, while
Saldana picked up a
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2/1/10
Midget Madness - Once again we are having a special t-shirt
sale to benefit Marty Boyer. Times are still pretty tough for Marty
and we are looking to help him and his family out in any way that we
can. Most of you know the hard work and dedication Marty had put
into this website in the past and this is one way for us to remind
him of our appreciation and make his day a little brighter. We will
be donating $5 from each shirt we sell. This special also includes
one free 8-inch MidgetMadness.com vinyl decal with every shirt, plus
free shipping. Please leave a comment in the PayPal order form or
send me an email if you want to give
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MSCS - Officials of the Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car Series have
released a schedule for the 2010 racing season. It will be the
tenth season for the series which provides 410 non-wing sprint
racing in an exciting format to tracks across the heart of the
Midwest. This coming season the series will hold its opening event
in Indiana on Saturday May 1st at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. The
2010 MSCS season will also conclude there with the 5th
annual Lawrenceburg Fall Nationals. The finale which is slated for
Saturday October 2nd will pay ten thousand dollars to
win. The MSCS Championship trophy will be presented that night
with the title and
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All Stars - With only one night of racing, after the second night
fell victim to rain last weekend, it is time for the drivers and
teams of the All Star Circuit of Champions to pack up and head to
the site that has hosted the most All Star Winter National Races:
Volusia Speedway Park. Not only has Volusia hosted the most races,
but it also hosted the first Winter National race in 1983. In that
event Kenny Jacobs would win his first of three All Star races
there. On both the 3/8 mile and half-mile dirt and pavement ovals,
that Volusia has transitioned to over the years. On Wednesday
February 3rd, there will be $5,000 on the line as the drivers hit
the track, but if rain can stay away
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World of Outlaws - Do you think you can hold your own against Steve Kinser and the toughest racers on the planet? Now is your chance to
find out. THQ Inc. has created the all-new video game World of
Outlaws: Sprint Cars exclusively for the Xbox 360(R)
and it's as close to real life as you can get. Including a myriad of
options, this game is ideal for everyone -- from the rookie gamer to
the veteran racer -- and also features 12 of the most famous dirt
tracks in the land, including Knoxville Raceway, Eldora Speedway,
Williams Grove Speedway, Lernerville Speedway, The Dirt Track
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ASCS - Keep your eyes wide open and watch your step at the track
this year. There’s been a Shark attack in the ASCS Northwest Region,
and the dirt track lovin’ predator is hunting ASCS Northwest
drivers. Marc Huson, of Shark Racing Engines, is giving away a brand
new Shark ASCS 360 Engine to one lucky northwest driver. To be
eligible to win, drivers must make an attempt at competing in 100%
of the scheduled 20 races on the ASCS Northwest 2010 calendar. A
drawing will be held for all eligible drivers at the championship
banquet (date and location TBA). Drivers must be present at the
banquet to be considered for the prize. “What a great deal for our
teams,” declares
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World of Outlaws - Steve Kinser and Tony Stewart have a lot in
common. They are both from Indiana, living just 35 miles apart. They
both grew up racing sprint cars anywhere, anytime. Each has won
numerous championships and countless races from coast-to-coast. They
both even ran in the Indianapolis 500 in the same year. The most
important parallel between the two racers is that they both love
sprint car racing and have an endless passion for the sport. Now the
two legends have teamed up as the 20-time World of Outlaws champion
will drive for Tony Stewart
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F.A.S.T. - The Fremont/Attica Sprint Title & Hoserville Ohio are
pleased to announce local racing legend Rick Ferkel, Warner Brothers
recording artist Clay Kirchenbauer, and NBC24 Meteorologist Norm Van
Ness as the celebrity judging panel for this year’s Racer’s Chili
Challenge event. The event is set for February 20th at the Ballville
Township Community Hall (1413 W. Cole Rd. - Fremont, OH) and brings
the local racing scene and surrounding community together to compete
for the title of best pot of chili in Northwestern Ohio and do a
little bench racing just a month before the 2010 season
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1/31/10
ASCS - The longest-running American Sprint Car Series Regional tour
is set for another year of action, as the ASCS Rocky Mountain Region
has announced its 2010 schedule. Going strong since a trial
mini-season in 2000, the ASCS Rocky Mountain Region’s tenth full
season of competition is currently slated for a dozen nights of
action at four tracks throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and
Kansas, with another three dates yet to be determined. The ASCS
Rocky Mountain Region will open the 2010 campaign by breaking new
ground with a first-ever appearance at the Colorado Motorsports Park
in Byers, CO, on May 22, the first of two series stops atop the
semi-banked
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NCRA - Fourteen races in two states await the 21st
consecutive season for the O’Reilly/NCRA sprint car series with a
couple of venues hosting the tour for the first time in several
years, one of those tracks the first time for the 360 sprint car
division. The season will get under way on Sunday night, May 31, at
the home track of NCRA, 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas. Roughly
two weeks later it is on to the beautiful Dodge City Raceway Park in
Dodge City, Kansas on Friday and Saturday night, June 11-12. It will
be a combined event with the World of Outlaw sprint car division.
More information on this big weekend is
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World of Outlaws - The highly anticipated 2010 season kicks off for
the World of Outlaws with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar
Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway
Park, February 5-7. Three full nights of racing are on tap with one
of the strong fields in the history of the event expected, including
17 drivers that are set to follow the World of Outlaws full-time
this season. Drivers from coast-to-coast will converge on the
half-mile to see how they stack up against the best of the best each
and every
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1/30/10
World of Outlaws - Kraig Kinser first drove a sprint car for his
father Steve back in 2000 when he made his debut in the machines
that made his family famous. He won his first sprint car race
driving for his dad in 2002. He took to the road full-time with the
World of Outlaws for the first time in 2004 aboard the family owned
machine and claimed the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award and
then won sprint car racing's biggest event, the Knoxville Nationals
for the team the following year. This season the third generation
driver will be back behind the wheel for Steve Kinser Racing in the
No. 11K on the World of Outlaws tour, beginning with the 39th Annual
Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at
Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. He will have rookie
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All Stars - Ocala Speedway falls victim to the wet weather on night
2 of the OReilly All Star Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals,
forcing officials to cancel the event for the evening (January 30,
2010). No makeup date has been scheduled. Ocala Speedway would like
to thank everyone who participated to make this years Winter
Nationals a success, look forward to a bigger and better 2011. The
410 sprint cars will be back in action on Wednesday, February 3rd at
Volusia Speedway Park. For all of the latest information on the
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All Stars - It was the opening event for the OReilly All Star
Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals, so there was a bit of chill
in the air but not enough to cool down the young guns and veteran
drivers. On a night that looked as if the youth would out run
experience, there was a cruel twist which sent a seasoned veteran to
Victory Lane. The benefactor was Danny Lasoski who did not lead the
most laps in the event, but he led the most important one that
solidified his twenty-first OReilly All Star Circuit of Champions
victory in Winter Nationals History. On the front row of tonights
feature event were young guns Brad Sweet and Cale Conley. When the
Green Flag initially few it was not for long as Donny Schatz and Sam
Hafertepe Jr. would make contact which would end the evening
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All Stars - It is hard to believe it, but it has been seven years
since the OReilly All Star Circuit of Champions have raced at East
Bay Raceway Park and has been a part of Winter Nationals. The fans
of the series will not have to wait much longer as we are less than
two weeks away from their historic return to the track by the Bay.
The first time that the All Stars raced in East Bay was in 1984
during the second running of Winter Nationals when Lee Osbourne, Joe
Saldana, Bobby Davis Jr. and Sammy Swindell celebrated in Victory
lane. The last time the All Stars raced at East Bay was in
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Ted Christopher served notice on Friday night
at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., as he claimed the 30-lap TQ-Midget preliminary main event. Christopher of Plainville, Ct.,
the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, got the lead from
Joey Payne on a lap 19 restart and he held off Billy Pauch to claim
the victory. Christopher enters as the favorite for Saturday
night’s 40-lap prestigious Gambler’s Classic. He is the defending
champion of the race. “I like my chances,” Christopher said. “I
didn’t see anybody go as fast as us in the heat race
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1/29/10
World
of Outlaws - Double-file restarts and a new
race format that guarantees you'll see your favorite driver in at
least one heat and main every night are among the fan-friendly
changes World of Outlaws officials will unveil Feb. 5 at the Florida
DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia
Speedway Park. Following meetings with team owners last November
during the World Finals, and comments from fans over the past
several years, a new race format and procedures have been adopted to
pump even more excitement into The Greatest Show on Dirt. These
changes will be under close watch by series officials, who will
determine if any developing between
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World of Outlaws - Following one of the most competitive
seasons in World of Outlaws history, in which 16 drivers won feature
events, with 25 leading laps feature racing competition, and just 19
points separating Donny Schatz and Jason Meyers at the top of the
standings, with third-place Joey Saldana only 70 markers behind,
another stout field of drivers will take to the road for the nine
month, nearly 80-race campaign in 2010 beginning in just one week.
The 2010 season kicks off with the 39th Annual Florida
DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia
Speedway Park, February 5-7, with a full night of racing on tap each
and every night
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ASCS - Continuing to gain momentum as the new decade dawns,
the American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region is gearing up for an
ambitious 2010 slate of 23 events. The fifth season of racing action
in Nebraska and the surrounding areas currently consists of 23
nights of competition at nine different tracks. Fourteen of the
series’ scheduled events are in Cornhusker territory, with another
half-dozen in Missouri and three in South Dakota. The ASCS Midwest
Region kicks off the 2010 season with the annual two-night stand
versus the ASCS Northern Plains Region at Nebraska Raceway Park’s
I-80 Speedway on April 9-10, the first of a handful of events in
which the Midwest
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1/27/10
World of Outlaws - Kasey Kahne Racing will field a two car
team on the World of Outlaws trail again in 2010, pitting veteran
Joey Saldana, who led the World of Outlaws with 20 A-Feature wins
last year, with rookie Cody Darrah, who scored his first win with
the series last fall at his home track of Williams Grove Speedway.
The pair will kick off the 2010 campaign February 5-7 with the 39th
Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by the University of Northwestern
Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, just down the road from Daytona,
where their boss will be in action. Saldana, who is returning for
his fifth season with the team owned by the NASCAR star, won on the
second night of the DIRTcar
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All Stars - Champions do not become champions when they win
the event, but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend
preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the
demonstration of their championship character. T. Alan Armstrong.
This past weekend at the All Occasions Banquet Center in Waldo,
Ohio, the stars were out in the middle of the day as the drivers,
owners, sponsors, promoters, and special guests of the OReilly All
Star Circuit of Champions gathered to remember another thrilling
season of racing action. 2009 All Star Champion Tim Shaffer was
awarded a check for $50,000 for his accomplishments this season. He
also took home a prize from All Pro Heads, which he won in a drawing
during the banquet. In 2009,
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