2012Extra

Northern Allstars Late Model Series Suspends 2012 Racing Season
Thank You to all of the drivers, sponsors and fans for your support!
To all NALMS drivers and fans,
Northern Allstars Late Model Series regrets to inform all of our drivers and fans that as of today (May 14, 2012) we will suspend all series races for the remaining 2012 season. The primary reason for the decision to discontinue the series was mainly economics. Tracks, teams and fans are having a hard time these days with the cost of living in general. With the cost of fuel, parts, tires, tickets and lodging, many people just cannot afford to travel to our shows, so we feel it’s best to stop for now and try to regroup for the 2013 season.
Our series needs to be able to have at least 18 to 20 shows to cover our cost of putting on these shows and our drivers point funds. With many tracks cutting back on their special events and other tracks just choosing not to have specials at all, it’s has really cut our options for race tracks down to a very few unless you are willing to travel several hours away from the Central Illinois area, and that is not cost effective for the racing teams or fans.
In closing we would like to thank all of the drivers and fans whom have supported the series over the years and we hope to be able to come back with a bigger and better season for everyone in 2013.
Respectfully,
Shawn Hall
Bob Mooney
NALMS SERIES OWNERS

UNION, KY (May 10, 2012) – Advance tickets are now on sale at Florence Speedway for the 26^th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial Race on Saturday Night, June 2^nd. This is the first time in the events’ history that advance tickets will be available.

All seats are open seating and no reserved seating will be available for this event. To order advance tickets call the track office at (859) 493-0034. For further information you can visit the track’s website at www.florencespeedway.com.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will again be sanctioning the Ralph Latham Memorial on June 2^nd. There will be a full program with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$800 to start feature event. Also competing will be Modifieds and Pure Stocks.

The Holiday Inn located at the Cincinnati Airport is the official host hotel for Florence Speedway. To book rooms for the Ralph Latham Memorial Race in June and the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil in August call (859) 371-2233 and ask for the Florence Speedway discount.

Indianapolis, IN (May 1, 2012)-Defending Traxxas USAC Silver Crown champion Levi Jones looks to knock the proverbial gorilla off his back as he continues his quest for one of the first place trophies for winning one of the classic 100-mile national championship events. Jones gets yet another chance on May 25 in the traditional Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

In nine starts on the ‘Track of Champions’ the two-time USAC Silver Crown champ has two poles and led three events for 156 miles yet has not found victory lane on one of the big dirt miles. He came closest at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in May of 2006 leading 99 laps before being passed by teammate Josh Wise on the last turn of the final circuit. He also finished second last year to Jerry Coons, Jr.

Coons is expected to return to the Indiana State Fairgrounds as the defending Hoosier Hundred champion along with a stellar field of drivers in search of a win on the tricky dirt mile. Any number of USAC Silver Crown pilots could write their name alongside former winners such as Jimmy Bryan, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Chuck Gurney or Jack Hewitt in the auto racing history books with a win on May 25.

The third Indyana Classic for UMP Modifieds accompanies the big dirt cars on the Friday before the Indianapolis 500. NASCAR star and former USAC Silver Crown champ Ken Schrader won his second consecutive Indyana Classic last year.

Practice for the 2012 Hoosier Hundred is slated to begin at 5 p.m. EST with qualifying at 6 followed by modified racing. The 2012 Hoosier Hundred is slated to take the green flag at approximately 8 p.m.

Inclement weather forced track officials to cancel Saturday’s opener for the Fairbury American Legion Speedway. The track will try again this Saturday with a full show of UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman, and Street Stocks. The Hornet/ 4 cylinder drivers will also be part of this week’s show. 3^rd Street will be for race teams towing trailers only. 3^rd Street and 2^nd Street gates open at 3:00, while 1^st Street (back stretch) opens at 5:00. Hot laps start at 5:50, qualifying at 6:30, and racing will follow. Admission is $10, children under 12 are free, and pit passes are $25.

Last Friday at Farmer City, Brandon Sheppard claimed his second straight win in late models; Jeff Leka took the modified win, while Dustin Mounce picked up his first career feature win in the sportsman class. Farmer City will have a regular show on Friday, while Sunday night Wingless Sprint cars headline, along with modifieds, crate late models, street stocks, and hornets.

Peoria Speedway was the lone track to get their program in on Saturday. This year, Peoria will run late models 10 times as part of the “Budweiser Late Model Series”, paying over $129,000 in prize money. In the first race of the series, Brian Shirley took the win over Kevin Weaver and Dennis Erb Jr. Eric Bruce won in the modified class over Donovan Lodge and Ray Bollinger. Bob Simpson took the street stock feature over Jeff Semmons. This Friday and Saturday AMA motorcycle racing will take place.

LaSalle Speedway also canceled their show. Saturday will be $5 admission with a full program. Kankakee Speedway has their first race of the year this Friday, while Lincoln Speedway will also have a full slate of racing on Friday.

In UMP points, Brandon Sheppard leads Scott Schmitt, while defending champion, Ryan Unzicker is currently in fifth.

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
April 21st, 2012

Kids Night Out at Columbus Speedway This Saturday, April 28th

The kids are the future of racing, and Columbus Speedway recognizes just how important they are. As a result, Kid's Night will be held on Saturday, April 28th. There will be special activities for the kids including coin tosses, Jumpin' G's Inflatables, and candy dashes. There's a special bonus for the parents as grandstand admission is only $5 and kids (ages 10 & under are free)!

A complete Weekly Racing Series Event is on tap for the program with added money including Super Late Models ($1,100-to-win/$100-to-start), NeSmith Weekly Racing Series Late Models ($600-to-win/$50-to-start) plus added money in the Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks all in action

For those wishing to assist with event and class sponsorship please call Mike Mauldin at 662-213-3047 or Jeff Greer at 256-349-4328 or the track hotline at 662-241-6262.

On Saturday, grandstand admission is $5 for adults with children 10 & under are free. Pit admission is $25 with new discounted student pit pass pricing with students 7-18 years of age admitted for only $15, and children 6 and under free.

The 2012 Columbus Speedway schedule can be found on the track's website at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net .

For more information, please visit www.ColumbusSpeedway.net or call Mike Mauldin at 662-213-3047 or Jeff Greer at 256-349-4328.

Follow Columbus Speedway on Twitter at twitter.com/baddestbullring and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/columbusspeedway .

Tuscumbia, Alabama (04/24/12) – This Friday, April 27th the World of Outlaws (WoO) Super Late Models will invade North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama) for an event that will boast the richest payout in the history of the facility with almost $50,000 in cash up for grabs.

For the first time in over three years a national tour will be invading the wicked-fast, 1/3 mile oval at North Alabama Speedway. The event will mark the first time since 2007 that the World of Outlaws tour has been at the facility. While national tours have been to the track in the past, they've never been there for a race of this caliber or purse as a $10,000-to-win/$700-to-start purse has been posted for the 50 lap event as many of the top national, regional, and local drivers plan to take a swing at the win.

National drivers expected include current WoO point's leader, Darrell Lanigan from Union, Kentucky as well as Josh Richards (West Virginia), Rick Eckert (Pennsylvania), Shane Clanton (Georgia), Chub Frank (Pennsylvania), Vic Coffey (New York), Tim McCreadie (New York), Clint Smith (Georgia), Bub McCool (Mississippi), Jack Sullivan (Arkansas), Pat Doar (Wisconsin), Mike Marlar (Tennessee), Kent Robinson (Indiana), Ray Cook (North Carolina), John Lobb (North Carolina), and more.

A strong contingent of regional and local drivers also have the event in their crosshairs as they look to upset the travelers. Drivers indicating a possible intent to enter the event include Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Tim Busha, Rick Rickman, Josh Putnam, Brian Rickman, Chad Winkles, Ray Moore, Tony Knowles, Dylan Ames, Brian Reese, Riley Hickman, and more.

Also on the card will be Crate Late Models/Late Model Stocks battling for $600-to-win/$50-to-start as well as Modified Street and Mini Stocks.

The pit gate opens at 3pm with grandstand gates opening at 4pm. The driver's meeting is slated for 7pm with hot laps to follow. Racing action is scheduled for 8pm.

Adult grandstand admission is $25 with ages 12 and under free. Pit admission is $35 for adults, $20 for ages 7-12, and ages 6 & under free.

DOLLANSKY UNSTOPPABLE AT TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY

     (Haubstadt, IN - April 21, 2012) Craig Dollansky of Elk River, MN,
captured the World of Outlaws Sprint Car feature Saturday night at
Tri-State Speedway. The feature win was his third in his last six
tries at Haubstadt. Dollansky started on the pole for the 40 lap
main event after winning the dash. He then led all but three laps in
quest of the $10,000 prize. Dollansky drives for Big Game
Motorsports.

     It was Brady Bacon who found an opening and took the lead on a 16th
lap restart. A challenge by Joey Saldana had ended on the 15th lap
when he flipped on the front stretch. That incident brought out the
red flag and the opportunity restarts offer. As Dollansky resumed the
lead on lap 19 Bacon retired his car to the infield.

     Dale Blaney then moved into second and stayed in hot pursuit of
Dollansky until the checkers. Blaney surmised: “I was able to roll
in on Craig a little bit but there was really nothing I could do
unless he got hung up.” Fast Qualifier Sammy Swindell finished
third. Swindell noted that he broke a right front shock about the
10th lap. “It was tough to handle but we got a third out of it…We
also dodged a lot of stuff!” 2011 WoO Rookie of the Year Cody Darrah
finished fourth after starting 18th on the 24 car field. The King of
the Outlaws Steve Kinser was fifth.

     In victory lane Craig Dollansky took an opportunity to reflect on the
close racing resulting in the accident involving Saldana. “I was
trying to get through lapped traffic. I didn’t see him until the
last second. I feel bad for Joey and their race team.”

The second five to cross the finish line were Stevie Smith, Lucas
Wolfe, Kraig Kinser, Donnie Schatz, and Jason Sides. David Gravel,
Blaney, and Kraig Kinser won the 3 heats for the outlaws. The third
heat was the most eventful. Colorado driver Geoff Dodge took the Ray
Morgan Motorsports entry to a win in the 12 car, 12 lap last chance
shootout.
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     In UMP Modified action Steven Schnapf of Newburgh, IN, turned in a
perfect performance in winning his heat and the 25 lap feature.
Schnapf actually drove away from a pack of cars that continued to
battle for the runner-up & other top five spots. These drivers
exchanged positions and paint lap after lap. Two of the yellow flags
were used to remove debris from the track. Paul Miles finally got by
the high riding Levi Kissinger to take second place. Tyler Nicely
collected third spot, Kissinger was fourth, and Michael Fox was
fifth.

     Levi Kissinger, Dave Beck, and Bradley Sterrett took the other three
heat races. Beck was sixth in the feature. Sterrett spun on the
first lap of the feature and did not restart. Thirty-three modified
drivers competed. Butch Shay won the B Main which was shortened
because time had expired with so many caution periods.

     The next race at Tri-State Speedway will be on May 12th. The program
will feature the USAC and MSCS Sprints plus the UMP Open Wheel
Modifieds.

Provided as Race Coverage for Tri-State Speedway.

RACE SUMMARY
TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY
Haubstadt, IN
April 21, 2012

WoO Sprint Cars:
(31 Entries)

Top Qualifier - Sammy Swindell 11.766

First Heat - David Gravel, Craig Dollansky, Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell
Second Heat - Dale Blaney,Donnie Schatz, Brady Bacon, Kerry Madsen
Third Heat - Kraig Kinser, Stevie Smith, Joey Saldana, Cody Darrah
Dash - Dollansky, Stevie Smith, Swindell, Bacon, Saldana

B Main - Geoff Dodge, Brad Greer, Chad Kemenah,
               Brian Paulus, Alex Shanks, Paul McMahan

A Main (40 Laps) - Dollansky, Blaney, Swindell, Darrah,
                               Steve Kinser, Stevie Smith, Lucas Wolfe,
Kraig Kinser,
                               Schatz, Jason Sides, Gravel, Danny Smith

UMP Dirt Car Open Wheel Modifieds:
(33 Entries)

First Heat - Levi Kissinger, Zach Dennis, Michael Fox, Shawn Granderson
Second Heat - Stephan Schnapf, Paul Miles, Trent Young, Stan Beadles
Third Heat - Dave Beck, Bryce Jewell, Brandon McDowell, Tyler Nicely
Fourth Heat - Bradley Sterrett, Greg Amick, Rob Penny, Shawn Cates

B-Main - Butch Shay, Randle Sweeney, Stan Phillips, Robert Taylor

Feature (25 Laps) - Schnapf, Miles, Nicely, Kissenger, Fox,
                               Beck, Jewell, Shay, Dennis, Sweeney

A-Modifieds Big 8 Racing Series Presented by Fikes Truck Line

The partnership of the Cedar County Raceway (Al & Kathy Dlouhy) and the Quad City Speedway (K & S Promotions) is proud to announce that Fikes Truck Line has become the new title sponsor for the new A-Modified series, the Big 8 Racing Series presented by Fikes Truck Line. The eight race series will pit the best of the best from the Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa, versus the cream of the crop from the Quad City Speedway in East Moline, Illinois. General track rules will apply. Hoosier G-60’s and American Racer tires allowed. Also as an added bonus, Fikes Truck Line representatives will be on hand at all Big 8 Racing Series races seeking qualified applicants to become full-time truck drivers.

How the series works:

- A driver races a night on a specified Big 8 Racing Series date whether it is at the Quad City Speedway or at the Cedar County Raceway.

- The driver returns to race at the very next specified Big 8 Racing Series date whether it is at the Quad City Speedway or at the Cedar County Raceway and the driver receives one free pit pass and two free grandstand tickets.

- Each Big 8 Racing Series will be $700 to win for eligible drivers and $600 to win for non-eligible drivers.

- After first place regular weekly payout apply.

- In races #2 through #8 if an ineligible driver wins, the highest finishing Big 8 Racing Series eligible driver will receive an extra $50 and the next two highest finishing eligible drivers will receive $25 each.

- A driver must have raced the previous Big 8 Racing Series race to be eligible for the extra money.

- If a driver races in the first 5 out of 6 Big 8 Racing Series races they will be eligible for $1,000 to win at the final two Big 8 Racing Series races.

- All drivers are eligible for the $700 to win at the first Big 8 Racing Series race on 4/22/12 at the Quad City Speedway.

- Please direct all questions to the Quad City Speedway e-mail at qcspeedwayracing@yahoo.com

Big 8 Racing Series Presented by Fikes Truck Line Dates:

4/22/12 – Quad City Speedway - $700 to win

4/27/12 – Cedar County Raceway

5/13/12 – Quad City Speedway

5/25/12 – Cedar County Raceway

5/27/12 – Quad City Speedway

6/8/12 – Cedar County Raceway

6/17/12 – Quad City Speedway

7/6/12 – Cedar County Raceway

Quad City Speedway Information:

Track Phone – 309.792.5030

Website – www.qcspeedwayracing.com

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/QuadCitySpeedwayKSPromotions

E-Mail – qcspeedwayracing@yahoo.com

Cedar County Raceway Information:

Track Phone – 563.886.2328

Website – www.cedarcountyraceway.net

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cedar-County-Raceway/106566049374849

Fikes Truck Lines:

Phone – 800.643.6611

Website – www.fikes.com

Ronny Lee Hollingsworth Claims the Win in Spring Throw Down Opener

Columbus, Mississippi (04/13/12) – Magnolia Motor Speedway hosted the opener for the inaugural, Spring Throw Down on Friday night, and with a total of over 90 cars in the pit area it was Northport, Alabama’s Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, who claimed the $2,000 feature win in the Super Late Model division.

Thirty-five Super Late Models registered for action in the $2,000-to-win event, and via time trials Klint Byars and Rodney Wing earned the front row for the main event. It would take three starts for the feature to get underway, and as it did Wing bolted to the lead with Byars and Hollingsworth in tow. The leaders would set a blistering pace, entering lapped traffic by lap five. Hollingsworth would work his way into the second spot as Wing saw heavy, lap traffic erase his straightaway lead. By lap 10 Hollingsworth was pressuring the leader for the top spot, and exiting turn four on lap 12, the Hollingsworth would throw a slide job at Wing. The pair would make contact exiting the corner as both drivers got sideways. They would ultimately recover with Hollingsworth assuming the lead. As they battled for the top spot, 12th starting Bub McCool was mounting a charge and was up to the fourth spot by the time the caution flew on lap 17.

On the ensuing restart McCool jumped to second and would hold the spot for the next eight laps as Hollingsworth drove away from the field. With five laps to go Klint Byars passed McCool for second and set his sights on the leader. He would erase a tenth car length lead in the closing laps, but still finished three car lengths behind race winner, Hollingsworth. The remainder of the top five included McCool, Wing, and Jason Cliburn.

With 31 entries on hand, the $800-to-win, 20 lap, NeSmith Chevrolet Crate Late Model feature proved to be a great race with Eric Cooley charging to the lead early in the event. He would battle side-by-side with Chase Washington for much of the event before Washington used lap traffic to his advantage with five laps to go to claim the lead and ultimately the win. Cooley, Justin McRee, and Jeremy Shaw rounded out the top five.

The Street Stock feature saw Austin Flurry wrestle the lead from Scooter Ware just past the race’s midway point as he claimed the win in the caution free event. He was followed across the line by Ware and Silvestri.

In the Mini Stock feature Heath Minor scored the win over Bo Minor Denny Booth, and Garrett Taylor.

The inaugural Spring Throw Down will continue on Saturday, April 14th with a program that will be headlined by an $8,000-to-win/$400-to-start, 50 lap event for the Super Late Model class, while the NeSmith Late Models will be racing for $1,000-to-win. Street Stocks will race for $500-to-win, and Mini Stocks will battle for $300-to-win. On Saturday the pit gate opens at 2pm with the grandstands opening at 4pm. The driver's meeting is at 5:15pm with racing action at 6pm.

Adult grandstand admission is $25. Kids (ages 6-10) are $5 with ages 5 and under free. Saturday night adult pit admission is $35 with kids (6-10 years of age) $25, and 5 and under free.

Trackside parking is available for $30 in any unreserved spot.

For more information on this huge event, please call Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 or Dewitt Singleton at 601-917-1500 or the Track at 662-240-3478 or visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com or check us out on Facebook and Twitter @TheMagSpeedway.

Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi)

1st Annual Spring Throw Down

Super Late Model

1- 18 Ronny Lee Hollingsworth

2- 5 Klint Byars

3- 57J Bub McCool

4- 10 Rodney Wing

5- 888 Jason Cliburn

6- 71 Chris Wall

7- 33D Scott Dedwylder

8- 14 Morgan Bagley

9- 212 Josh Putnam

10- F5 BJ Robinson

11- 327 Neil Baggett

12- 54 Dane Dacus

13- 33c Eric Cooley

14- R5 Hunter Rasdon

15- 96 Tanner English

16- 77 Dylan Ames

17- 90 Brian Rickman

18- 88 Jimmy Cliburn

19- 86 Rick Rickman

20- 4w Cliff Williams

21- 77 Greg Fore

23- 93 Ray Moore

24- 34 Bo Gordon

B-Main 1

1-888 Jason Cliburn TRANSFER

2-96 Tanner English TRANSFER

3-33c Eric Cooley TRANSFER

4-86 Rick Rickman TRANSFER

5-88 Jimmy Cliburn TRANSFER

6-4 Jason Brock

7-4 Stacy Caldwell

8-31 Scott Creel

9-7 Todd Gray

B-Main 2

1-33D Scott Dedwylder TRANSFER

2- 54 Dane Dacus TRANSFER

3- 34 Bo Gordon TRANSFER

4- 77 Greg Fore TRANSFER

5- 327 Jamie Tollison TRANSFER

6- 3 Tony Shelton

7- 58 Larry Boutwell

8- 9 Clint Logan

B-Main 3

1- 57J Bub McCool TRANSFER

2- R5 Hunter Rasdon TRANSFER

3- 4w Cliff Williams TRANSFER

4- 90 Brian Rickman TRANSFER

5- 77 Dylan Ames TRANSFER

6-10 Leon Henderson

7-10 Joseph Joiner

8-00 Chris Hoomes

NeSmith Late Models

1- 38 Chase Washington

2- 33c Eric Cooley

3- 25 Justin McRee

4- 1s Jeremy Shaw

5- 2 Kyle Shaw

6- 19 Marcus Minga

7- 1 Johnny Stokes

8- j1 Johnny Phillips

9- 14 Chance Inman

10- 73 Evan Ellis

11- 232 Jamey Boland

12- 73 Ashley Newman

13- 1L Caleb Myers

14- 3 Shay Knight

15- 00 Ricky Waggner

16- 91 Billy Tedford

17- 6 T.K. King

18- 000 Rick Hasselle

19- .00 J.D. Pass

20- 11 Tim Dees

21- 93 Jake Knight

22- 39 Johnny Smith

23- 33 Sid Scarbrough

24- L2 Trent Thomas

B-Main 1

1- 1L Caleb Myers TRANSFER

2- 00 Ricky Waggner TRANSFER

3- 33 Sid Scarbrough TRANSFER

4- 73 Ashley Newman TRANSFER

5- 91 Billy Tedford TRANSFER

6- 000 Rick Hasselle TRANSFER

7- 93 Jake Knight TRANSFER

8- 2 Lee Ray

9- R3 Ryan Rigdon

10- 96 Trey Rickman

11- 17 Matt Bollinger

B-Main 2

1- 73 Evan Ellis TRANSFER

2- J1 Johnny Phillps TRANSFER

3- 11 Tim Dees TRANSFER

4- 6 T.K. King TRANSFER

5- .00 J.D. Pass TRANSFER

6- 39 Johnny Smith TRANSFER

7- L2 Trent Thomas TRANSFER

8- 27 Hunter Carroll

9- B20 Boone Fullwood

10- J18 JR Williams

Street Stocks

1- F1 Austin Flurry

2- K24 Tony Silbvestri

3- 53 James Ware

4- 11 Jamie Sudduth

5- 711 Tommy Nichols

6- 2 Drew Holliday

7- 29 Howard Law

8- 71 Keith Monahan

9- 3 Trey Bright

10- 1 David Easterling

11- 5 Jason Downs

12- 7 Trinity Wyers

13- 25 Bryan Fortner

Mini Stock

1- 15 Heath Minor

2- 1 Bo Minor

3- 11 Denny Booth

4- 12 Garrett Taylor

5- 21 Nick Deese

6- -01 Ronnie Guin

7- G4 Shelby Sheedy

8- 94 Jimmy Inmon

9- 17 Donny Andrews

10- 42 Allen Gilreath

Columbus, Mississippi (04/11/12) – Magnolia Motor Speedway is set to host one of the biggest events in the history of the facility this weekend, April 12th-14th, with the inaugural Spring Throw Down, which will be headlined by two huge shows and $10,000 possible to win for Super Late Models plus big money for the local divisions. As if a total weekend purse in excess of $60,000 wasn't enough, perfect weather is in the forecast for all three days.

Promoters, Johnny Stokes and Dewitt Singleton, have culminated to present the inaugural Spring Throw Down at the state-of-the-art, Magnolia Motor Speedway. The Super Late Model event is highlighted by a $2,000-to-win event on Friday night, April 13th and an $8,000-to-win event on Saturday night, April 14th.

Stokes notes, "We originally just thought about having a two day, $10,000-to-win show, but we decided that in this day and time drivers would rather have a chance to make money each night, and clearly fans would rather see a complete program each night. As a result, Dewitt (Singleton) and myself came up with this event. From the feedback we've had so far it looks like a lot of drivers and fans like the idea and plan to be here."

NeSmith Late Models, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks will also be contesting complete shows each night with increased purses. Weekly points will be in effect for these divisions for both nights.

Drivers from at least eight states are expected for this weekend's events as some of the top national, regional, and local drivers are planning to attend either one night or both nights of the event.

The two day extravaganza, which will pay out over $40,000 in total purse to the Super Late Model division begins on Thursday, April 12th with an Open Practice from 7pm-10pm.

On Friday, April 13th a $2,000-to-win/$125-to-start, 25 lap event will be held for the Super Late Model division. NeSmith Late Models will battle for $700-to-win, Street Stocks will be in action for $400-to-win, and Mini Stocks will race for $225-to-win. The pit gates opens at 3pm with the grandstands opening at 5pm. Driver's meeting is slated for 6pm with racing action at 7pm.

Saturday, April 14th will be headlined by an $8,000-to-win/$400-to-start, 50 lap event for the Super Late Model class, while the NeSmith Late Models will be racing for $1,000-to-win. Street Stocks will race for $500-to-win, and Mini Stocks will battle for $300-to-win. On Saturday the pit gate opens at 2pm with the grandstands opening at 4pm. The driver's meeting is at 5:15pm with racing action at 6pm.

The entry fee for Super Late Models is $50 for Friday and $100 for Saturday. If a driver is present both nights the entry fee is only $125 for the weekend. There is no entry fee for local divisions. Transponders are required for Super Late Models and NeSmith Late Models, and may be rented for $20 for the weekend.

Adult grandstand admission is $35 for a two day pass. Thursday night admission to the grandstands is free. On Friday night adult grandstand admission is $15 and on Saturday night it is $25. Kids 10 and under are free in the grandstands on Friday night, and on Saturday night (ages 6-10) are $5 with ages 5 and under free.

Three day pit passes are available for $75 and two day pit passes are available for $65. On Thursday night pit admission is $20. On Friday and Saturday night adult pit admission is $35 with kids (6-10 years of age) $25, and 5 and under free.

UNION, KY (April 7, 2012) – Competing in his first race of the season Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV took the lead after a lap 18 restart and then dominated the remaining laps to win the special $3,000 to win event on Saturday Night at Florence Speedway.

Carrier, who has been sidelined since surgery to repair a ruptured achilles tendon in early February drove from his 18^th starting position to earn his second career win at the famed half-mile track. The race had four different leaders, but once Carrier took the lead on lap 19 he went unchallenged the rest of the way building nearly a straightaway lead over second place finisher, Rod Conley of Wheelersburg, OH.

Defending Florence track champion, Josh Williams of west Harrison, IN led the first four circuits until veteran Mike Jewell took the lead. Jewell’s spot at the top was short-lived as Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, IN took over the race lead on lap seven.

Jameson would hold the point over Conley and Carrier until the only caution of the race came out with 18 laps complete for debris on the racing surface. On the Delaware double-file restart Carrier was on the outside of Conley and quickly moved by him and was able to do the same to Jameson on lap 19.

Jameson would wind up third followed by Cody Mahoney of Madison, IN and Williams.

Completing the top ten were Jerry Rice of Verona, KY, who started 22^nd, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN; Josh McGuire of Grayson, KY; Roy Hensley of Walton, KY; and Brandon Green of Walton, KY.

Carrier’s Carl Grover Motorsports owned Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Engines, Inc, VP Racing Fuels, Ohlins, Hess, Stewart and Campbell and Blue Ridge Machinery and Tools. The car is powered by a Grover Racing Engine.

Official Florence Finish: Eddie Carrier Jr., Rod Conley, Jason Jameson, Cody Mahoney, Josh Williams, Jerry Rice, Scott James, Josh McGuire, Robby Hensley, Brandon Green, Mike Jewell, Justin Rattliff, Duane Chamberlain, David Spille, Tim Prince, Jarrod Breeding, Mike Meyers, Rob Starkey, Jesse Lay, Tom Sheets, John Gill, Barry Doss, Jeff Simonton, Greg Johnson

Inaugural Spring Throwdown at Magnolia Posts $10,000-To-Win for Super Late Models

Columbus, Mississippi (04/05/12) – Magnolia Motor Speedway will return to action on April 12th-14th with the inaugural Spring Throwdown, which will be headlined by two huge shows and $10,000 possible to win for Super Late Models plus added money in local divisions.

Promoters, Johnny Stokes and Dewitt Singleton, have culminated to present the inaugural Spring Throwdown at the state-of-the-art, Magnolia Motor Speedway. The Super Late Model event is highlighted by a $2,000-to-win event on Friday night, April 13th and an $8,000-to-win event on Saturday night, April 14th.

NeSmith Late Models, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks will also be contesting complete shows each night with increased purses. Weekly points will be in effect for these divisions for both nights.

The two day extravaganza, which will pay out over $40,000 in total purse to the Super Late Model division begins on Thursday, April 12th with an Open Practice from 7pm-10pm.

On Saturday, March 24th the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4pm. The driver’s meeting is at 5:30pm sharp with racing action at 6:30pm. Grandstand Admission is $10.00 for adults and Kids 10 and under are Free. Pit admission is $25.00.

$5,000 To Win MSCCS James King Memorial Up Next at Columbus Speedway on Saturday, March 17th at 7pm.

Columbus, Mississippi (03/13/12) - Columbus Speedway will begin a new era this weekend as it celebrates its grand reopening with the $5,000-to-win, 17th Annual James King Memorial at the 1/3 mile oval.

The 17th Annual James King Memorial is back for 2012, and the 50 lap race will pay $5,000-to-win and $300-to-start this Saturday night. The event also marks the return of the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) to the oval for the first time in more than five years.

Promoter Mike Mauldin notes, "This race was once one of the most prestigious events in the South, and while it won't happen overnight, we hope to return this race to its previous status over the next few years."

Many new facility improvements will greet fans at Columbus Speedway with new bleachers boards throughout the entire grandstand area plus the addition of 4 rows of tiered lawn chair seating in the grandstands as well plus other and continuous improvements that will continue going forward. As always, lawn chairs and coolers welcome.

Pictures of the many improvements in process can be seen on the Columbus Speedway Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/columbusspeedway .

Racers will also see a freshened racing surface as well. The Nickoles family and promoters Mike Mauldin and Jeff Greer are demonstrating their commitment to having a great 2012 racing season.

Several sponsors are stepping up to support this event including Cattleman's Steak & Fish, Nickoles Dirt Construction, J&C Auto Parts and Wrecker Service plus Muffler Magic and the Barton family, who are sponsoring a $100 fast-time award for the Super Late Model division and a $100 fast-time award for the NeSmith Late Model division. Hard Charger Award from Rod's Auto Sales.

A friend of Columbus Speedway added money for the Street Stock event which now pays $500 to win.

Rod's Auto Sales is sponsoring a $200 Hard Charger Award for the driver, who passes the most cars in the Super Late Model feature.

For those wishing to assist with event and class sponsorship please call Mike Mauldin at 662-213-3047 or Jeff Greer at 256-349-4328.

Added money will also be in effect for the NeSmith Dirt Late Models as they compete in a $700-to-win/$50-to-start event. Street Stocks will be in action for $500-to-win, Mini stocks will battle for $300-to-win, and Pure Stocks will race for $200-to-win.

An open practice session will be held on Friday, March 16th from 7pm-9pm with gates opening at 4pm. On Saturday, March 17th gates open at 3pm with the driver's meeting at 5:30pm. Racing action is slated for 7pm.

On Saturday, grandstand admission is $20 for adults with kids 11-18 years-of age and seniors/active military just $10, while children 10 & under are free. Pit admission is $30 with new discounted student pit pass pricing with students 7-18 years of age admitted for only $15, and children 6 and under free.

The 2012 Columbus Speedway schedule can be found on the track's website at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net .

For more information, please visit www.ColumbusSpeedway.net or call Mike Mauldin at 662-213-3047 or Jeff Greer at 256-349-4328.

Follow Columbus Speedway on Twitter at twitter.com/baddestbullring and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/columbusspeedway .

March 31st - Weekly Racing Series plus STREET STOCK Showdown $400 to win prep race April 7th - $2,000 to win Southern STREET STOCK Showdown plus Weekly Racing Series

UNION, KY – The 36^th Annual “Spring 50” for Dirt Late Models is set for Saturday, March 17^th at Florence Speedway in Union, KY.

It will be the 2012 season opener for the half-mile facility which also hosts the “Ralph Latham Memorial” on June 2 and, the “Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil” on Friday and Saturday, August 10^th and 11^th.

A $5,000 to win payday will be on the line for the Late Models. Also on the race card will be Open Wheel Modifieds with a $1,000 to win purse up for grabs.

Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV is the defending race winner capturing his first-ever win at the track last year in this annual event which is one of dirt track racing longest continuous early season events.

The pit gates will open at 4 PM, with main gates opening at 5 PM. Hot laps will begin at 6 PM followed by time trials at 6:30 PM. Racing is slated to begin at 7:30 PM

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) Following a successful first season of handling the promoter duties at the Tri-County Race Track, Ray Cook is eager to start his second year in charge of the Brasstown, North Carolina bullring. Earlier today, Ray released the full schedule of events for the 2012 campaign at the 1/4-mile oval. A pair of open practice sessions will be held on Thursday night, March 8 and Friday evening, March 16 prior to the 2012 Season Opener on Friday, March 23.

The schedule, which is shown in its entirety below, features fifteen programs in which all five of the main divisions at Tri-County (Super Late Model, Limited/Crate Late Model, Modified Street, Street Stock, & Stock 4 Cylinder) are in racing action. In addition, Ray has also added five Competition Thursday nights that are sprinkled in throughout the year. On these special Thursday evenings, the track will be open for practice for any division, King of the Hill Match Races, and a complete show for the new Cruiser class.

"I am excited about the schedule that we released for Tri-County today," quoted Cook via telephone. "We waited awhile to put it out, just to make sure we didn't schedule on top of something else in the area. I was pleased with how last year went and I wanted to put together a strong schedule that would make both the racers and the fans happy. To get the track open a little more often, we came up with some Competition Thursday dates where fans and drivers can come out to the track for a low price."

"There will be an open practice session early on those nights and then we may pay a little money for some King of the Hill Match Races or a Cruiser event, depending on how many and who shows up," Cook added. "I don't know how well (or not so well) that the Thursday night deals will go over, but I think it will be good for the track to be open a little more often and everyone can enjoy a cheap night of entertainment at the racetrack!"

Thursday, March 29 | Competition Thursday (Practice, King of the Hill Match Races, & Cruisers)

Thursday, April 12 | Competition Thursday (Practice, King of the Hill Match Races, & Cruisers)

Thursday, April 26 | Competition Thursday (Practice, King of the Hill Match Races, & Cruisers)

Monday, May 28 | Memorial Day Championship, $3,000 to win SLM, Increased Purses in All Classes

Thursday, June 7 | Competition Thursday (Practice, King of the Hill Match Races, & Cruisers)

Friday, June 29 | Independence Day Championship Plus Big Fireworks Show (All Five Classes)

Friday, August 10 | Back to School Nickel Night, Friday Night Racing (All Five Classes)

Thursday, September 13 | Competition Thursday (Practice, King of the Hill Match Races, & Cruisers)

Friday, September 21 | Friday Night Racing, Tarheel 50 Tune-Up (All Five Classes)

Saturday, October 27 | Demolition Derby, Racing, & Championship Awards Presentation

Keep up with the latest news and information concerning the Tri-County Race Track by pointing your web browser to www.TriCountyRaceTrack.com!

02/08/2012
Shepp's Speedway would like to take this time to thank all the drivers and fans that have shown their support since we have built and opened the racetrack....we have decided to close the track permantly the location will now be Sheppard Auto Sales and Salvage as we have sold our property that this business has occupied for many years! We wish all the drivers good luck in 2012!! Also would like to thank our staff and everyone who has helped us in the past 3 years!

Kasey Kahne Racing star eager for return to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit

Columbus, Mississippi (1/26/2012) - With several changes at Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) for the 2012 season comes the rebirth of some vintage events at the infamous, 1/3 mile oval. One of these events, which will reappear on the docket for the first time in a few years is the 17th Annual James King Memorial, which will be held on Saturday, March 17th.

The 17th Annual James King Memorial is back for 2012, and it was announced this week that the 50 lap race will pay $5,000-to-win and $300-to-start. The event also marks the return of the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) to the oval for the first time in more than five years. The event, which was originally slated to pay $2,500-to-win, has seen a purse increase to draw the attention of many of the region's top drivers, and possibly even a surprise national name or two.

Added money will also be in effect for the NeSmith Dirt Late Models as they compete in a $700-to-win/$50-to-start event. Street Stocks will be in action for $400-to-win, Mini stocks will battle for $300-to-win, and Pure Stocks will race for $200-to-win.

An open practice session will be held on Friday, March 16th from 7pm-10pm with gates opening at 4pm. On Saturday, March 17th gates open at 4pm with the driver's meeting at 5:30pm. Racing action is slated for 7pm.

On Friday night, pit admission is $15 with grandstand admission free. On Saturday, grandstand admission is $20 for adults with kids 11-18 years-of age and seniors/active military just $10, while children 10 & under are free. Pit admission is $30 with kids 7-18 years of age $15, and children 6 and under free.

The 2012 Columbus Speedway can be found on the track's website at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net .

For more information, please visit www.ColumbusSpeedway.net or call Mike Mauldin at 662-213-3047 or Jeff Greer at 256-349-4328.

Follow Columbus Speedway on Twitter at twitter.com/baddestbullring and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/columbusspeedway .

PCRA Dirt Late Model Series Debuts New Website

Written By: WaltersWebDesign.com

JANUARY 25TH, 2012 (ST. LOUIS, MO) The PCRA Dirt Late Model Series debuted on the racing scene in 2011. In one short year series founders Deane and Mark Voigt who is known by most as a dirt late model pilot himself, were able to establish Pro Crate Racers of America as the premier racing series in the midwest. Nick Lyons went on to grab the inaugural championship title, however the series is excited to return to the tracks in 2012.

The PCRA Series is happy to announce a new partnership with Walters Web Design and together we are pleased to release the dirt late model series website design. Please log on at http://www.PCRALateModelSeries.com to browse the new website.

Please check back to the new series website regularly for new announcements pre 2012 season. While an official event schedule has not been released you can expect one in the near future. Once the new season rolls to a start be sure to catch up on race results and reports as well as new photos that will be posted regularly.

Motorsports design team http://www.WaltersWebDesign.com the manufacturer of this new website is excited to announce the new partnership with Pro Crate Racers of America and we look forward to working with the series far into the future.

The PCRA Series would like to thank their current sponsors. These include; Simpson Race Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Pac-Clad Peterson Aluminum, Rocket Chassis, Hypercoil Springs, Bilstein Shocks and Walters Web Design.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities with Pro Crates Racers of America, please visit the series website for contact information. They would be happy to go in to detail with you about how motorsports marketing can help to grow your business.

The PCRA Dirt Late Model Series can be found on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PCRALateModelSeries and on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/PCRALateModels .

For more information on motorsports design team Walters Web Design please visit us online at http://www.WaltersWebDesign.com . To receive the latest race team news, photos, videos, results, website and graphic releases please follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WaltersWeb and we are also on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WaltersWebDesign .

You can follow the latest news, results and media on the new PCRA website http://www.PCRALateModelSeries.com .

About Pro Crate Racers of America
PCRA is a dirt crate late model touring series found traditionally at race tracks in the Midwest. The series was founded in 2011 by late model racer Mark Voigt and his wife Deane, both of which have been involved in the dirt racing scene for over 30 years. The series provides cost effective and professional touring competition.

About Walters Web Design
Founded in 2004, Walters Web Design specializes in motorsports website development and graphic design. We use advertising and social marketing to help facilitate visitors and potential customers to all our client websites. "We take pride in all of our customer websites and we want each design to be better than our last. We feel this is what has put us above all the rest in our industry." Walters Web Design is pleased to partner with ‘Pro Crate Racers of America’ for the first year and we look forward to working with them far into the future.