2009

Jimmy Mars Victorious in $50,000 to win 29^th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Race at Lawrenceburg Speedway

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (October 18, 2009) – Picking up his third $50,000 win of 2009 Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI won the 29^th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Presented by 4m.net on Sunday afternoon at Lawrenceburg Speedway. The 37-year-old racer held off Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI for the victory which was his first in the dirt late model racing crown jewel event which was held at Lawrenceburg for the first time. Trailing the pair of Wisconsin standouts to the finish line were Rick Eckert of York, PA, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.

Ray Cook and Mars made up the front row for the 100-lap event as Cook grabbed the early lead of the race followed by Mars, Eckert, Francis and Jimmy Owens. Cook looked strong from the outset pushing his lead up to three-car length in the early going on the sun-bathed race track.

It took Cook only nine laps before he started to pick up the tail end of the field as both Mars and Eckert sliced into his lead as all three cars were running neck and neck by the eleventh circuit. With 15 laps scored the top five from the onset remained the same as the battle for the lead was getting intense in traffic.

The trio of Cook, Mars and Eckert were then joined by Francis and Shane Clanton who had passed Owens for fifth on lap 22 and was on the move as the top five were all on the same straightaway of each other with a quarter of the race in the record books.

Cook held the lead until lap 28 when Mars made his move for the points passing Cook to take over the lead of the race. Once Mars was in front he started to immediately open up some distance between himself and the tight battle among Cook, Eckert, Francis and Clanton.

The first caution of the race flew on lap 34 for a slowing Jason Feger which would bunch the field up for a Delaware double file-restart. An exciting restart would ensue with Eckert clearing Cook for second a lap into the restart as Mars continued to show the way.

A long green flag stretch of racing would then see the front-running Mars continued to look solid as a terrific battle for second was going on between the cars of Eckert, Cook, Clanton and Francis. Clanton climbed to third around Cook on lap 46 using the low line on the race track as Mars continued to pace the field at the half-way mark of the event.

In traffic Mars saw his lead shrink as Eckert and the rest of the field behind him started to track down Mars. Eckert closed right up to Mars on lap 62 and the pair went side-by-by side for the top spot. For two laps the due raced hard with each other as Mars would carry his momentum off the corners to keep the lead.

Eckert then made a slide job move on lap 65 in turn four grabbing the lead momentarily from Mars, but Mars fought back and a lap later he was back out in front as Clanton stuck his nose in the hunt for the lead making it a fantastic three-car race for the lead.

Once Mars got back in front of Eckert, he picked up the pace and started to open up some distance between himself, Eckert and Clanton. With Mars back in control of the race the second caution would come out with 74 laps scored for Clint Smith, whom was about to be lapped by Mars, who at this point of the race had put three lapped cars between himself and the second place running Eckert.

On the restart Mars continued to show his prowess in leading the race as Francis became a player for the top spot as he passed Clanton for third on lap 75 and then started to put the heat on Eckert for second just as the third and final caution of the race came out for Brian Birkhofer with 76 laps complete.

The final restart of the race would see Francis get by Eckert for second as he then set his sights on Mars as a new contender was starting to emerge with tenth place starting Brady Smith who had been quietly running in the top ten for the entire race came out of nowhere as he was up to third putting the pressure on Francis for the second spot with twenty laps remaining.

Smith then hounded Francis for several laps finally getting by him on lap 87. With 13 to go Mars looked like he was well on his way to victory lane, but Smith quickly shot down that notion as closed right on the rear deck lid on Mars with ten to go.

Mars, who had run most of the race using the top line around the high-banked track, would see Smith gain ground on the bottom as he then moved down a line when he saw Smith out of the corner of his eye trying to pull even in the final five laps.

Moving down on the track was a smart move for Mars because it looked like Smith had the momentum down there and was going to steal the win away from Mars, but Mars was able to keep Smith at bay in the final laps as he went on to score an incredible third $50,000 win of the 2009 racing season. His other lucrative wins came in the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake (WI) Speedway and the North-South 100 at Florence (KY) Speedway a race he won on the final lap.

It also marked another impressive win for the M-B Custom Chassis in which Mars and his brother Chris and fellow driver Brian Birkhofer have a made a staple in victory lane over the last year. Smith in his Mid-States Equipment/Big Red Motorsports/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS would finish second after starting tenth followed by Eckert in the Raye Vest Excavating/Ritchie Sandblasting/Bloomquist Race Cars Cadillac, 13^th starting Earl Pearson, Jr. in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lucas Oil Slickmist/MasterSbilt who made a last lap pass on Francis who was driving the Tim Logan Racing/Morehead Auto Truck Parts Sales/Rocket by Logan GTO to snare the fourth spot.

Completing the top ten were Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA, Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC. Carrier was the Hard Charger of the Race finishing ninth after starting in 20^th.

In victory lane Mars couldn’t believe he held on for the win. “I had my hands full out there, I didn’t know whether to go low or high, the sun was in my eyes going into three, Ray (Cook) was awesome at the beginning and he and I had a heck of a good race there for while and we got around him, the here comes Eckert and Brady, I didn’t know where I needed to be here, so I finally decided to move down low, for a day race you couldn’t ask for a better race,” said Mars who became the seventh different winner of the race in the last seven years.

“I have to thank Carl Short for putting on such a great event and sticking his neck out despite the bad weather when we got here, it turned out great with the weather today, this is unbelievable, like I said we’ve had a great year, I have to thank my brother Chris and my crew guys Andy and Russ and Dave Deppe for all of his help, if it wasn’t for those people we couldn’t do this, I saw Brady there a few times and I said we might be in trouble because he was getting traction down there and I went down there a little and saw what he was doing, I said to myself don’t screw up now and when I saw the five to go signal and tried to be smooth the rest of the way and it paid off,” said the winner.

Mars’ M-B Customs Malibu is sponsored by Deppe Enterprises, Baileigh Industrial, BSB Manufacturing, Chevytown USA.com, Mid-States Equipment Company, T.L. Sinz Plumbing and Heating, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires and Integra Racing Shocks.

Smith who nearly pulled off the win said afterwards if he could have cleared Mars he might have been too able to be standing in victory lane where Mars was. “We gave it all we had I thought a couple of times I was going to get by him, but he did what he had to do, we had a good clean race out there, it was really a great fun race to run, he came down where I was running a few times and that was the difference, we are disappointed we didn’t win, we shouldn’t be ashamed to finish second against these guys today, he is one of the best if not the best right now, we’ll take second and go home and try to get better next time.”

Also on the racing card was the sprint car main event which was taken by Robert Ballou of Fishers, IN. and the open wheel modified feature which was won by Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY.

In the 25 lap $5,000 to win sprint car finale Ballou took the lead from Brady Short of Bedford, IN who led the first ten laps of the race. Ballou who used the top line around the track to take the lead then had to fight off the repeated challenges from Short who was trucking along on the bottom groove of the track. Short made one last ditch effort on the final lap to as coming off of turn number four heading to the checkers he got a run on Ballou, but Ballou was able to hold him off by just one car length for the win in the MPHG Promotions Inc owned Triple X Chassis care sponsored by JC Plew, Behavior Consultants, Hinchman Uniforms and Circle Wheels.

Trailing Ballou and Short across the finish line were John Memmer of Evansville, IN, Nic Faas of Brownsburg, IN and Jeff Bland Jr. of Bloomington, IN.

In the 30 lap open wheel modified main Jason Wheatley fought off the early advances of Jared Landers as he eventually cruised on for the $3,000 victory in his Larry Shaw Chassis. Wheatley and Landers had a torrid battle for the lead in the early going until Landers had an incident with the wall coming off of turn four ending his night.

Wheatley then went unchallenged the rest of the way to secure the win. A near photo-finish for second saw Doug Adkins of West Portsmouth, OH barely edge out Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN. Shelby Miles of Bloomington, IN was fourth followed by Rick Corbin of Independence, KY.

Wheatley’s Mullins Racing Engines powered car is sponsored by B&W Metals, Rosewood Golf Course, St. Joe Garage, VFM Manufacturing, Wheatley Seamless Gutters, Wheatley Tile Flooring, Wheatley Auto Sales, Brady Excavating, Ginter and Mattingly Heating and Air, Bryan Wheatley Landscaping, Springfield Auto and Farm Supply, Central Kentucky Electrical and Plumbing, and Nukum Graphics.

29^th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Late Model Finish: Jimmy Mars, Brady Smith, Rick Eckert, Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Francis, Shane Clanton, Josh Richards, Tim McCreadie, Eddie Carrier Jr., Ray Cook, Scott Bloomquist, Darrell Lanigan, Dale McDowell, Jason Feger, Tim Dohm, Jeep VanWormer, Frank Heckenast Jr., Clint Smith, Jimmy Owens, Brian Birkhofer, Austin Hubbard, Don O’Neal, Steve Casebolt, Matt Lux, Jordan Bland, Dan Schlieper

Columbus, Mississippi (7/08/09).- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi is busily preparing for its first ever invasion by the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series (LODLMS) for the Columbus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Lucas Oil Clash this Saturday night, July 11^th.

The LODLMS, which has established itself as the premier touring Super Late Model group in the country, will be making their first ever visit to the 3/8 mile, black ice at Magnolia Motor Speedway this Saturday, July 11^th. Current LODLMS point’s leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee will lead the invasion of travelers, which will include the likes of Earl Pearson Jr. (Florida), Dale McDowell (Georgia), Ray Cook (North Carolina), Jimmy Owens (Tennessee), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Brad Neat (Kentucky), Jon Blankenship (Kentucky), Billy Moyer (Arkansas), Steve Casebolt (Indiana), Don O’Neal (Indiana), Eric Jacobsen (Florida), David Breazeale (Mississippi), and many more of the nation’s best drivers!

The travelers will face the usual tough contingent of regional drivers including Bub McCool, Chris Wall, Tony Knowles, Anthony Burroughs, Jason Cliburn, Neil Baggett, and many more.

To add even more incentive for the nation’s top drivers to be on hand, the Speed TV cameras will be on hand taping all of the action in the $10,000 to win event for a future airing.

Along with the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series Super Late Models the NeSmith Weekly Late Models, Late Model Stocks, and Street Stocks will all be in action.

On Saturday the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 5pm. The driver’s meeting is slated for 6:30pm with racing action at 7:30pm. Grandstand admission is $25.00 for adults, $20 for active military, seniors, and students (11-18), and children 10 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $35.00.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Magnolia Motor Speedway website at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net .

O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series Ready for Fifth Season which starts July 13

By Chris Tilley (O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

BRASSTOWN, NC (July 7, 2009)—On Monday Night July 13th the Ray Cook promoted O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series will kick off its fifth season of competition.

The series again will compete at 10 different venues in five different states in just 13 nights. The series’ season opener will be at Fred Brown’s Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA on Monday Night July 13th paying $3,500 to win / $450 to start.

The series will then make its way into the Tarheel State and make a first-time visit to the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC on Tuesday Night July 14th for another $3,500 to win A-Main event.

After having Wednesday July 15th off, the series will then return to Georgia for a three-race weekend which kick’s off at the Hartwell Speedway in Hartwell, GA on Thursday Night July 16th. The Hartwell event will pay $3,500 to the winner. The series will then move to the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, GA on Friday Night July 17th for a $5,300 to win / $530 to start event then series travelers will move to the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, GA on Saturday Night July 18th for another $5,300 to win event.

The series will take Sunday Night July 19th off before making another first-time visit to the Fort Payne Motor Speedway in Fort Payne, AL on Monday Night July 20th. The event at For Payne pays $3,500 to win. The series will then make its way into Tennessee for the last four events which will start on Tuesday Night July 21st at the Crossville Raceway in Crossville, TN paying $3,500 to win. The series will have Wednesday Night July 22nd off before heading back down to the Monty Morrow promoted Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN on Thursday Night July 23rd paying $3,500 to win.

On Friday Night July 24th the series will make an appearance at Joe Loven’s Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on Friday Night July 24th paying $5,300 to win before heading to Gary Hall’s Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN for another $5,300 to win event. Tazewell Speedway will again be the site of the finale event which saw the first and second place along with the third and fourth place tie in the Championship points during the thrilling 2008 event.

Further information on the O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series can be obtained by calling Promoter Ray Cook at (706) 835-7503 or (828) 837-0379 or visiting www.southernnationalsseries.com .

Official Sponsors on the O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series include: American Race Tires, AlturnaMATS, Arvil Cook Property Investments, Barry Wright Race Cars, BRT Racing Products, Delph Communications, Extreme Hauling & Excavating, Fibertech Roofs by JB Performance, Georgia Performance Graphics, Graphic Impressions, GRT Race Cars, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, Integra Racing Shocks, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, O’Reilly Auto Parts, PPM Racing Products, Red Man Tobacco Products, Rocket Chassis, Schaeffer Oil, SHY Racing Suspension, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts and Wilwood Engineering.

Complete 2009 O’Reilly Southern Nationals Series Schedule:
Mon. July 13-Wythe Raceway-Rural Retreat, VA-$3,500 to win
Tue. July 14-Carolina Speedway-Gastonia, NC-$3,500 to win
Thur. July 16-Hartwell Speedway-Hartwell, GA-$3,500 to win
Fri. July 17-Swainsboro Raceway-Swainsboro, GA-$5,300 to win
Sat. July 18-Screven Motor Speedway-Sylvania, GA-$5,300 to win
Mon. July 20-Fort Payne Motor Speedway-Fort Payne, AL-$3,500 to win
Tue. July 21-Crossville Raceway-Crossville, TN-$3,500 to win
Thur. July 23-Cleveland Speedway-Cleveland, TN-$3,500 to win
Fri. July 24-Volunteer Speedway-Bulls Gap, TN-$5,300 to win
Sat. July 25-Tazewell Speedway-Tazewell, TN-$5,300 to win
$3,500 to win Purse: 1) $3,500, 2) $2,000, 3) $1,200, 4) $800, 5) $600, 6) $580, 7) $570, 8) $560, 9) $550, 10) $540, 11) $530, 12) $520, 13) $510, 14) $500, 15) $495, 16) $490, 17) $485, 18) $480, 19) $475, 20) $470, 21) $465, 22) $460, 23) $455, 24) $450

$5,300 to win Purse: 1) $5,300, 2) $2,500, 3) $1,500, 4) $1,000, 5) $900, 6) $800, 7) $750, 8) $725, 9) $700, 10) $675, 11) $650, 12) $625, 13) $600, 14) $590, 15) $580, 16) $575, 17) $570, 18) $560, 19) $555, 20) $550, 21) $545, 22) $540, 23) $535, 24) $530

2009 Point Fund: 1) $5,353, 2) $3,253, 3) $2,553, 4) $2,053, 5) $1,553, 6) $1,053 --- $553 will also be awarded to each driver that attends all of the series events and does not finish in the top six in the point standings. The point fund is based on at least seven completed events.

AMA Motorcycles Set to Race ½ Mile at the
Champaign County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, July 29

Track Enterprises along with Andrae’s Harley Davidson will host the 12th Annual Dick Andrae Memorial on Wednesday night July 29 during the Champaign County Fair.

The AMA Pro-Am Motorcycle races will include nine classes, including Veteran motorcycles competing on the ½ mile track at the Champaign County Fairgrounds located in Urbana , Il.

Motorcycle action begins with sign up at 3:00 p.m., practice at 5:00 p.m., racing at 7:00 p.m.

For more information call 217-764-3200 or 217-367-8461 on race day.

Columbus, Mississippi (6/23/09) - “The Baddest Bullring in the South”, Columbus Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will return to action on Saturday, June 27th with a Weekly Racing Series Event.

Much excitement abounds in the Columbus, Mississippi area as the 1/3 mile highbanks of Columbus Speedway are ready to set the night on fire this Saturday night. The program will be highlighted by Super Late Models, NeSmith Weekly Crate Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Late Model Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Stingers.

On Saturday the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 5pm. The driver’s meeting is slated for 6:30 pm with racing action at 7:30pm. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $8 for active military, seniors, and students (11-18), and children 10 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $25.

Please note that Raceceivers are mandatory for all divisions and are available for rental at the track.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Columbus Speedway website at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net .

Fifth Annual Iron-Man Classic Saturday Night August 22, 2009 $3,500 WIN $350 Start

3,500 to win Iron-Man Classic will take place August 22 at Richmond Raceway

SOMERSET, KY (June 17, 2009)—

The Fifth Annual Iron-Man Classic will return to Richmond Raceway in

Richmond, Kentucky for the second-straight year on Saturday Night August

22, 2009 paying $3,500 to win / $350 to start for the 35-lap main event.

The event sanctioned by CT Promotions will again be promoted at Bobby and Scott Reed’s facility located off of Greens Crossing Road in Madison County.

CT Promotions has announced that this year will have an increase in the winner’s monies and more start money than the 2008 Iron-Man Classic purse.

Also, officials have announced that one lap has been added to the A-Main’s distance.

During last year’s Iron-Man Classic, Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN took home the $3,400 win over Terry English, Victor Lee, Chris Combs and Aaron Hatton.

There were 36 cars from three states that competed in the fourth annual running of the event.

Information regarding rules, ticket prices, contingency awards and supporting divisions will be announced in the near future.

Further information on the CT Promotions sanctioned ‘Iron-Man’ Dirt Track Classic can be found by visiting the CT Promotions official website at

www.tilleyracing.com or by calling (606) 219-1723 or (606) 425-1733.

For further information on the Richmond Raceway please call (859) 623-0101 or visit www.richmondactiontrack.com .

The A-Main purse for the August 22, 2009 ‘Iron-Man’ is as follows:

1. $3,500
2. $2,000
3. $1,000
4. $800
5. $700
6. $650
7. $600
8. $500
9. $450
10. $400
11. $395
12. $390
13. $385
14. $380
15. $375
16. $370
17. $365
18. $360
19. $355
20. $355
21. $350
22. $350

Previous Iron-Man Classic Winners:

2004—Jackie Boggs (Grayson, KY) Mountain Motor Speedway-$2,000
2006—Chris Combs (Isom, KY) Mountain Motor Speedway-$2,000
2007—Chris Combs (Isom, KY) Mountain Motor Speedway-$5,000
2008—Don O’Neal (Martinsville, IN) Richmond Raceway-$3,400
2009—Richmond Raceway-$3,500 to win!

2008 CT Promotions Iron-Man Classic/Graphic Impressions A-Main Finish:

(Showing Finish Pos./Start Pos./Driver/Hometown/Chassis/Money Won)

1. (1) Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-Rayburn-$3,400
2. (2) Terry English-Benton, KY-Rayburn-$2,000
3. (11) Victor Lee-Stanford, KY-Rayburn-$1,000
4. (9) Chris Combs-Isom, KY-Swartz-$800
5. (7) Aaron Hatton-Mt. Sterling, KY-Rayburn-$700
6. (17) Jimmy Crabtree-Irvine, KY-Rayburn-$650
7. (22) David Webb-Nicholasville, KY-Rayburn-$600
8. (12) Justin Rattliff-Campbellsville, KY-Rayburn-$500
9. (10) Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH-Rayburn-$450
10.. (21) Dennis Roberson-Lexington, KY-Rocket-$400
11. (14) Dustin Linville-Lancaster, KY-Rayburn-$395
12. (6) Tyrel Todd-Science Hill, KY-MasterSbilt-$390
13. (8) Jim Robinson-Richmond, KY-Swartz-$385
14. (3) Mike Jewell-Scottsburg, IN-MasterSbilt-$380
15. (18) Tim Tungate-Campbellsville, KY-Rayburn-$375
16. (8) Eric Wells-Hazard, KY-Rocket-$370
17. (19) D.J. Wells-Wooton, KY-Rocket-$365
18. (4) Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY-Rayburn-$360
19. (13) Bobby Carrier Jr.-Harrodsburg, KY-Rayburn-$355
20. (20) Larry Gray Jr.-Lexington, KY-Rayburn-$350
21. (5) Greg Johnson-Bedford, IN-Rocket-$345
22. (23) Marty Stepp-Irvine, KY-Rayburn-$340
23. (15) Jason Barrett-Waco, KY-TNT-$340

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
June 22^nd, 2009

$5,500 Possible To Win Super Late Models In Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series

Tuscumbia, Alabama (6/22/09) – This weekend, the Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series (B.S.S.) for Super Late Models will roar back to life with a pair of events at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama and Moulton Speedway in Moulton, Alabama.

With the first three Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series (B.S.S.) Super Late Model events in the books, three different drivers have found their way into victory lane with Chris Ragan (Corinth, MS), Jay Brinkley (Ross, TN), and Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) each claiming a win. Round #4 was rained out at Moulton Speedway in mid-May, and a reschedule date has not yet been announced.

Chris Ragan sits atop the Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series standings with a 40 point advantage over Jay Brinkley. Brandon King, Ben Kittrell, Tony Knowles, Daniel Miller, Mark Fields, Anthony Burroughs, Jamie Flannigan, and Billy Moyer Jr. round out the top ten in the current point standings. Forty-eight different drivers, representing five different states, have attempted to qualify for a Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series feature through the first three events.

The Long Lewis Ford B.S.S. tour returns to action with Round #5 this Friday, June 26^th, 2009 at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start event (40 laps). Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 8pm. For more information, please visit www.NorthAlabamaSpeedway.com .

On Saturday, June 27^th, the series moves to Moulton Speedway in Moulton, Alabama for Round #6, which will feature a $3,000 to win/$300 to start, 50 lap event. In addition Tony Mullican of Mullican Motors is sponsoring a $500 fast time award at the Moulton Speedway event. Gates open at 3pm with hot laps at 7pm racing action at 7:30pm. For more information, please visit www.MoultonRaceway.com .

Grandstands adult admission each night is $15 with kids 12 & Under Free. Pit admission each night is $30 for adults, $10 for children 7-12 years of age, and children 6 & Under Free

Drivers expected to compete in at least one event over the course of the weekend include Chris Ragan, Jay Brinkley Billy Moyer Jr., Chris Ragan, Brandon King, Ben Kittrell, Bub McCool, Tony Knowles, Ronnie Johnson, Anthony Burroughs, David Gentry, Josh Putnam, Daniel Miller, Jerry Jackson, Jerry Owens, Tony Morris, Jerry Inmon, Mark Fields, Dean Carpenter, and many more! This weekend’s programs will definitely be events that race fans will not want to miss.

North Alabama Speedway Payout - Friday Night, June 26^th
1)$2000 2)$1200 3)$900 4)$700 5)$600 6)$575 7)$550 8)$525 9)$500 10)$450 11)$425 12)$400 13)$375 14)$350 15)$325 16-24)$300

Moulton Speedway Payout - Saturday Night, June 27^th
1)$3000 2)$1500 3)$1000 4)$800 5)$700 6)$600 7)$575 8)$550 9)$525 10)$500 11)$450 12)$400 13)$375 14)$350 15)$325 16-24)$300

$100 Entry Fee with $50 Going To Points Fund
$50 to Non Qualifiers (Must Take Green Flag in B-Main)
Raceceivers Mandatory

More information on the Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series can be obtained by contacting Jeff Greer at 256-247-0055 or Doug McKleroy at 256-446-5498.

The Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series would like to thank all of its sponsors including Long Lewis Ford Lincoln Ford Mercury of the Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL), McKleroy Motorsports (Muscle Shoals, AL), 441 Designs (Pocahontas, TN), DBR Starters, R2C Air Filters, Holt’s Automotive (Hartselle, AL), Lavender Engine Development (Corinth, MS), Hoosier Tire, Jimmy Smith Race Tires, Mullican Motors, Jay Dickens Racing Engines (Aberdeen, MS), Brown Engineering (Aberdeen, MS), MSR Mafia.com and MidSouthRacing.com .

2009 BSS Super Late Model Schedule
Friday, March 20th: North Alabama Speedway 40 Laps – Jay Brinkley
Saturday, March 21st: Moulton Speedway 50 Laps – Tony Knowles
Friday, May 15th: North Alabama Speedway 40 Laps – Chris Ragan
Saturday, May 16th: Moulton 50 laps - RAIN
Friday, June 26th: NAS 40 laps $2000 to win $300 to start
Saturday, June 27th: Moulton 50 laps $3000 to win $300 to start
Friday, July 24th: NAS 40 laps $2000 to win $300 to start
Friday, August 21st: NAS 40 laps $2000 to win $300 to start
Saturday, August 22nd: Moulton 50 laps $3000 to win $300 to start
Sunday, September 6th: NAS The Bama Brawl Series Finale 50 laps $5000 to win $300 to start

Columbus, Mississippi (6/10/09) - Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi returns to action this Sunday Night, June 14^th with the 2^nd Annual Racing Electronics Summertime Blues.

The 2^nd Annual Racing Electronics Summertime Blues event will be headlined by the NeSmith National Late Model Series battling for a $2,000 top prize in a 40 lap event. Crate Late Model drivers from across the Southeast are expected to converge on the immaculate, 3/8 mile oval to battle for the top prize and the bragging rights. The tour will be lead into battle by current point’s leader Eric Cooley along with David Gentry, Larry Boutwell, Jay Blair, Derrick Rainey, Mathew Turner, Jason Wilson, Chase Washington, Ben McCreary, Chip Brindle, and many more.

Along with the NeSmith Chevrolet National Dirt Late Model Series, the Super Late Models, Late Model Stock, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Stingers will also be in action.

On Sunday the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 5pm. The driver’s meeting is slated for 6pm with racing action at 7pm. Grandstand admission is $15.00 for adults, $12 for active military, seniorsand students (11-18), and children 10 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $30.00.

Please note that Raceceivers are mandatory for all divisions and are available for rental at the track.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Magnolia Motor Speedway website at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net .

$7,500 to win MACK Trucks 50 set for Friday July 3 at Wartburg Speedway

By Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

WARTBURG, TN (June 5, 2009)—With less than a month away, the Wartburg Speedway is gearing up to proudly present the 3rd Annual MACK Trucks 50 paying $7,500 to win / $300 to start for the Super Late Models on Friday Night July 3, 2009.

The event is expected to again draw the region’s best Dirt Late Model competitors to the high-banked oval located in Wartburg, TN; which again for the third year in a row is being presented by MACK Trucks of Knoxville, TN.

Along with the Super Late Models ($100.00 entry fee), the Sportsman will race for $1,200 to win ($25.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $800 to win Open Wheel Modifieds ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $500 to win Street Stock ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $500 to win Pure Mini ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), and $250 to win Front Wheel Drive ($10.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum).

The format for this years un-sanctioned Super Late Model event will be fan-friendly featuring a complete show of Practice, Time Trials, Heat Races, the Pole Dash, B-Mains and the 50-lap $7,500 to win main event. The Tire Rule for the Super Late Models is Open, meaning any brand and any compound.

Previous winners of the Fourth of July Weekend MACK 50 special include Anthony White from Clinton, TN in 2007 and Jimmy Owens from Newport, TN in 2008. Already in 2009, Super Late Model Special Event Winners at Wartburg Speedway include Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN on April 17 (Tennessee Thunder vs. PPM Southern Regional Racing Series) and Ricky Arms of Moss, TN on May 15 (Tennessee Thunder Series).

This event will be a double points racing event for all divisions competing. In addition to the spectacular Fireworks show, which is being presented by Exxon Fun Food & Smoke for Less in Oliver Springs, TN, there will be Door Prizes, and Cash Giveaways throughout the evenings event.

General Admission for this event will be as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $20.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $10.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Tier Parking Admission is as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $25.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $20.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Pit Admission is as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $35.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $20.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free.

‘MACK 50’ Super Late Model Purse: 1) $7500, 2) $3000, 3) $1250, 4) $1000, 5) $800, 6) $700, 7) $600, 8) $550, 9) $500, 10) $450, 11) $400, 12) $375, 13) $350, 14) $325, 15) $300, 16) $300, 17) $300, 18) $300, 19) $300, 20) $300, 21) $300, 22) $300

The Wartburg Speedway is located off of Heidel Road in Wartburg, TN. Events at Wartburg Speedway will get underway on July 3rd with Gates scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m., Driver’s Meeting slated for 7:00 p.m. and Hot Laps thereafter.

Further information on the MACK Trucks 50 event at Wartburg Speedway can be directed to: Track: (423) 346-6750 or www.wartburgspeedway.net , Scott Green/Owner & Promoter: (865) 804-0826, Chris Tilley/MACK 50 Race Director: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected] .

Justin Rattliff wins Thriller at Clinton County Speedway on June 5th

By Chris Tilley

ALPHA, KY (June 5, 2009)—Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY passed Victor Lee with three laps to go to win the $1,000 first place prize at the Clinton County Speedway in Alpha, KY on Friday Night June 5, 2009.

Rattliff drove to victory in the James Rattliff owned, Rattliff Motors, Cox Wrecker Service, AFCO Racing Products sponsored Pro-Power/Rocket Chassis.

From the drop of the green flag in the 20 lapper, new track record holder and Dash winner Victor Lee held the commanding lead over the field of 15. The first yellow of the night came on the second lap as third place runner Tim Tungate almost barrel rolled in turn one rolling through rough track conditions but managed to safely land on all fours in the second turn.

Rattliff would chase Lee down for the lead and remain on his back bumper for the next several laps until the caution flag waved on the seventh lap as Scott Shelton brought the Fred Flatt owned # 76 to a stop in turn four. On the restart, Daniel Hatcher was sent to the rear of the field after causing a four car pileup which involved Joe and Tim Patrick, Jeff Watson and Shelby Johnson on the front-chute.

After several green flag laps, the yellow would wave for the final time of the night on the 14th circuit as Jeff Watson would bring the Doodle Farris owned # 48 to a rest in turn two. Rattliff would again pull up behind Lee for the next few circuits and complete the pass on Lee while working the 16th lap on the back-chute and hold the top spot until the checkered flag with Perry Delaney finishing third, Bobby Carrier Jr. fourth and Zane Morgan rounding out the top-five.

Official Summary of Results:

A-Main Finish: (showing Fin. Pos/Driver/Hometown/Laps Completed)
1. Justin Rattliff-Campbellsville, KY-20
2. Victor Lee-Stanford, KY-20
3. Perry Delaney-Sparta, TN-20
4. Bobby Carrier Jr.-Harrodsburg, KY-20
5. Zane Morgan-Junction City, KY-20
6. Daniel Hatcher-Campbellsville, KY-20
7. Tim Tungate-Campbellsville, KY-20
8. Scott Shelton-Cookeville, TN-20
9. Tim Patrick-Albany, KY-20
10. Shelby Johnson-Nancy, KY-19
11. Jeff Watson-Campbellsville, KY-14
12. Joe Patrick-Albany, KY-7
13. Kenny Cobble-Cookeville, TN-7
14. Larry Greer-Bowling Green, KY-DNS
15. Doodle Farris-Louisville, KY-DNS

Pole Dash: Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Justin Rattliff, Perry Delaney
Heat: Scott Shelton, Daniel Hatcher, Jeff Watson, Zane Morgan

Top-5 Qualifiers:
1. Victor Lee-11:890 seconds-New Track Record
2. Tim Tungate-11:927 seconds-New Track Record
3. Justin Rattliff-12:061 seconds-New Track Record
4. Jeff Watson-12:213 seconds
5. Bobby Carrier Jr.-12:318 seconds

STORY COURTESY: Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

Columbus, Mississippi (5/31/09).- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will return to action this Saturday Night, June 6^th with the 6^th Annual Coca Cola Governors Cup.

The 6^th Annual Coca Cola Governor’s Cup boasts a Super Late Model purse that includes $5,000 to win and $300 just to make the 24 car starting field. A talented field of Super Late Model drivers from across the Southeast is expected to converge on the immaculate, 3/8 mile oval to battle for the top prize and the bragging rights.

Along with the Super Late Models, the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Late Model Stock, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stock, Stingers and Mini Stocks will also be on the card.

The weekend will kick off on Friday Night, June 5th with an open practice session from 7pm to 10pm. The practice session will also feature Magnolia Motor Speedway’s new “Dirt Track Stock Car Experience” where race fan can enjoy a “Ride of a Lifetime” trip around the track. The 5 lap experience is $ 25.00. Fans will be able to win a free ride on Saturday night.

Friday pit gates open at 4pm, with $15.00 pit admission and free grandstand admission.

On Saturday the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gating opening at 5pm. Racing action starts at 7pm. Grandstand admission is $20.00 for adults with children 10 & under free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $30.00.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Magnolia Motor Speedway website at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net .

Moler Raceway Park Friday, Armed Forces Night, 4-29, all Military, Past and Present with I.D. and/or in Uniform in Free!

GATES OPEN 4:30 p.m. HOT LAPS 7 p.m. RACING 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL SHOWS GEN. ADMISSION - ADULTS $15 KIDS 0-6 FREE, 7-15-$5.00 Pits $30

CHEVETTE SPECIAL - JULY 4TH $1500 to Win **(Chevettes must have run three times at MRP to run this race)**

Tri-Track Challenge This Week at PIR

Three tracks, Three states, Three days. Paducah International Raceway will be hosting Night 1 of the Tri-Track Challenge paying the winning UMP Late Model Driver a cool $5,000 on Friday May 29, 2009. Classes running with the UMP Late Models will be the UMP Modifieds, UMP Pro Late Models, UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors and the Kentucky Vintage Association. Pit Gates will open at 3:00pm. Grandstands at 4:00pm and racing action starting at 7:00pm. Admission for the grandstands will be $20. Kids 12 and under $5. Pit Admission will be $30 per person.

The Challenge moves to I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo. on Saturday May 30 and Finishes up at Shepps Speedway on Sunday May 31, 2009 in Alexader, IL. For more information on Saturday and Sundays races check out thier websites at www.i55raceway.com or at www.sheppsspeedway.com.

For more information contact Bob Sargent at 217-764-3200 or Jay Hardin at
[email protected]

Macon, IL May 21, 2009-In memory of one of the finest champions the sport of
auto racing has ever known, promoter Bob Sargent and the staff at Track
Enterprises have decided to dedicate the 2009 running of the Hoosier Hundred
to three time USAC Champion Larry Rice who passed away May 20.

"We at Track Enterprises would like to recognize the contributions that
Larry Rice made to our sport by running the 2009 edition of the Hoosier
Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on May 22 in his memory", said CEO
Bob Sargent. "Larry was a champion and a gentleman on and off the race track
and one of those unique individuals who gave a lot of himself to the sport,
he will be sorely missed by us all." "He is one of the reasons that we are
able to carry on the tradition of the Hoosier Hundred."

"Many people may only know Larry Rice as a driver turned broadcaster, but he
offered so much more to life and the sport", according to Jay Hardin, Track
Enterprises Motorsports Historian. "Larry was a great family man and one of
the nicest people you could ever meet." "His on track accomplishments
included a USAC Midget championship and two runs in the Indianapolis 500
including the co-Rookie of the Year title with Rick Mears in 1978, but where
Larry really seemed to be at home was behind the wheel of a Silver Crown
(championship dirt) car on one of the miles." "In fact, he once told me that
driving a championship dirt car was like driving a Cadillac."

Rice made his USAC Silver Crown debut in one of the mighty uprights at
Sedalia in August of 1974 and unfortunately wrecked a new dirt car built by
car owner Dave Lefevre. Lefevre built another machine and the driver and car
owner proceeded to embark on some fine runs in the series, including 4 top
ten finishes in the next six races. The question of when Rice would post his
first 100-mile national championship dirt track win was answered in August
of 1977, when the 31 year old led 94 laps and beat Sheldon Kinser to the
finish line to win the Tony Bettenhausen 100 at the Illinois State
Fairgrounds in Springfield. Rice had been receiving signals from the pit
area to move up the racetrack as the groove had changed and Kinser was
closing by running high against the cushion, but the gentleman from Linden,
Indiana explained in victory lane that "I'd been blowing them away for 80
laps down there and it was going to take a bulldozer to get me to move to
the top."

The points earned at Springfield, along with a fifth at DuQuoin and a second
to Pancho Carter in the Hoosier Hundred led Larry to his first national big
car championship. After several rides in Indianapolis machines for Pat
Santello, Rice returned full-time to the dirt tracks and while he qualified
well on the one-mile dirt tracks, he was unable to post a win until
September of 1981 That victory would become one of the most important of
Larry Rice's fine career.

Larry Rice had been a fan of auto racing since he was a small boy. His
father had taken him to the very first Hoosier Hundred in 1953 and he
witnessed the four-car photo finish in which Bob Sweikert put the Dean Van
Lines machine across the finish line first. As a young boy and an adult
Larry Rice had never missed a Hoosier Hundred and as a driver it was an
event that was near and dear to his heart. Larry started George Middleton's
Pizza Hut machine on the pole and on a warm Saturday afternoon in 1981, led
all 100 miles holding off a hard charging Rich Vogler and a three-wheeling
Gary Bettenhausen for an emotional victory. In fact, the Hoosier Hundred win
helped Larry to become the first two-time champion of USAC's Silver Crown
division.

While Larry never won another Hoosier Hundred he continued his streak of
never missing the 100-mile classic through his career as a driver and later
as a broadcaster, including handling the PA duties with long-time partner
Gary Lee. Nicknamed "Rice-A-Roni", the former school teacher hung up his
helmet after the 1991 season and devoted himself full-time to a career in
broadcasting and working in the insurance industry handling motor sports
clients.

Columbus, Mississippi (5/20/09).- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi is back in action this Sunday Night, May 24^th with the annual Memorial Day Weekend Showdown. The Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) Super Late Models will be competing in a 50 Lap, $2,500 to win event presented by NOS Energy Drink.

Along with the MSCCS Super Late Models, the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Late Model Stock, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stock, and Mini Stocks will also be on hand on this very special weekend.

The weekend will kick off on Saturday Night with an open practice session that will also feature

Magnolia Motor Speedway’s new “Dirt Track Stock Car Experience” where race fan can enjoy a “Ride of a Lifetime” trip around the track. The 5 lap experience is $ 25.00. Fans will be able to win a free ride on Sunday night.

Saturday pit gates open at 4pm, with $15.00 pit admission and free grandstand admission.

Sunday grandstand admission is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for Seniors, Military, Students, and children 10 & under are free when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $30.00.

The pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gating opening at 5pm. Racing action starts at 7pm.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Magnolia Motor Speedway website at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net .

Hoosier Hundred Returns This Friday May 22!!!!

Hoosier Hundred Returns!!!!

Three time Hoosier Hundred winner Dave Darland and ‘defending’ winner Josh Wise are expected to be a part of a strong entry list of K&N Filter United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series participants for the 2009 Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Friday night, May 22. The position of the Hoosier Hundred on the revamped K&N Filters Silver Crown schedule is the second of 2009 on the dirt and the first to be contested on the traditional one mile fairground dirt tracks that have a national championship racing heritage that can be traced back to 1903!
The Hoosier Hundred has long been considered the ‘granddaddy’ of all of the events for the traditional upright championship dirt cars and even with a move from a long standing September afternoon date to the Friday night before the Indianapolis 500, the Hoosier Hundred remains an event every USAC driver would like to conquer at least once in his driving career. Unfortunately, Mother Nature took the last two scheduled Hoosier Hundred races as rain of a suitable rain date forced Hoosier Hundred promoter Bob Sargent and the United States Auto Club to cancel the event and bring the the Hoosier Hundred back in 2009.

Jerry Coons in 2007 before the rain!
Defending USAC Silver Crown champion Jerry Coons, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona comes into the 2009 Hoosier Hundred 9th in the point chase after a 9th place run at the opening “Copper on Dirt” on the half mile at Manzanita Speedway. Coons, with pole positions at both Springfield and DuQuoin to his credit, has to be considered one of the drivers to watch at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and is still in search of that elusive mile dirt track win to add to his impressive resume which includes becoming the third “Triple Crown Champion” in USAC’s 52 year history

Former Silver Crown champ Tracy Hines of New Castle, Indiana began his comeback from leg injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident early in 2007 with several fine runs in 2008 for car owner Tony Stewart. Hines is fourth in the 2009 USAC Silver Crown chase after a fourth at Manzanita. Hines has several series wins to his credit including a win in the Tony Bettenhausen 100 on the mile dirt at Springfield, Illinois and two in the Ted Horn 100 on the mile dirt track at DuQuoin, Illinois. If Indiana native Hines can capture the Hoosier Hundred he would be just the tenth Indiana native to win his state’s most prestigious dirt track race and the 14th man in auto racing history to win national championship races on each of the three fairground dirt miles of the Midwest. Support from General Motors in the form of Chevrolet engines should put Hines and Tony Stewart teammate Levi Jones at the front of the pack for the 56th Hoosier Hundred. Jones, a former star basketball player from!
Olney, Illinois won USAC Sprint car titles in 2005 and 2007 and led 99 of the 100 laps of the 2006 Hoosier Hundred before being passed by then teammate Josh Wise in the last turn of the last lap.

Wise, the 2006 USAC Sprint car champ became the youngest winner of the Hoosier Hundred in 2006 after starting from the pole for the 100-mile event. He moved to ARCA and NASCAR stock car events for owner Michael Waltrip, but sponsorship leftthe team and Wise announced recently he would attempt to contest the 2009Silver Crown Series, taking over the Contos machine formerly drivenby Shane Cottle. Dave Darland of Lincoln, Indiana is a three time Hoosier Hundred (1995, 1996, 2004) who became nationally known after his first win for car owner Galen Fox in the 1995 race and won the USAC Silver Crown title with Fox in 1997. Like Hines, Darland is one win shy of posting victories on all of the three dirt miles, lacking a victory at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Two time and defending K&N Filters USAC Silver Crown Series champ Bud Kaeding can’t be counted out of the Hoosier Hundred picture either. The third generation driver from Campbell, California currently is leading the points !
after winning at Manzanita but has yet to win on any of the traditional mile dirt tracks.

Josh Wise during practice in 2006
A couple of Indiana drivers also have a chance at a top finish in the 2009 Hoosier Hundred. Jon Stanbrough from Kokomo has a number of top finishes in Silver Crown machinery to his credit and some front row starts as well. Stanbrough has two top ten starts in three Hoosier Hundred races and he could be one of the dark horse drivers on May 22. Second generation driver Shane Hollingsworth of Indianapolis won his first pole position last August for the Tony Bettenhausen 100 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and looks for his first top ten run on the Indy Mile.
Brian Tyler of Parma, Michigan gained even more distinction in 2008 when he gave Toyota Motor Company it’s first 100-mile dirt track wins as he took a Toyota powered Beast to victory lane at the Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. How the Toyota engine performs at the tricky Indiana mile will be anyone’s guess, and Indianapolis remains the last dirt mile that Tyler has yet to conquer.
Other drivers expected for the Hosier Hundred include Jesse Hocket, currently second in points, A.J. Fike of Galesburg, Illinois (7th in points), Derek Hagar and rookie Zach Daum.
The prestigious auto race created by late Indianapolis Motor Speedway Safety Director Jo Quinn and Indianapolis businessman Roger Wolcott is scheduled for May 22, 2009 at the Indiana State Fair mile. Practice is slated for 5 p.m. Eastern time, with qualifications at 6 and the first race of the evening at 7. Drivers will be gunning for Parsons’ one lap track record of 31.379 (114.726) set in 1995, while Kenny Jacobs 100-mile track standard of 56:05.20 (106.977) has stood since 1987. Tickets can be obtained by calling Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or at Ticketmaster locations, or by walk up sales at the Indiana State Fairgrounds box office. Additional information can be found at www.trackenterprises.com or www.usacracing.com.

Columbus, MS (05/13/09).- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi is back in action this Saturday, May 16^th with a full compliment of racing action featuring the Weekly Racing Series presented by NOS Energy Drink.

The Columbus Dispatch Super Late Models will headline this weekend’s program. Thus far into the 2009 season, the Columbus Dispatch Super Late Models have put on some incredible shows, and this Saturday’s program will no doubt be any different!

Eric Cooley of Fulton Ms. has two wins out of three events in the Late Model Stock division at Magnolia Motor Speedway so far this season and will be on hand to try to continue his hot streak.

The NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Dirt Late Model Series boasts three different winners in three events at Magnolia Motor Speedway in 2009, and is the fastest growing division in the South, and will likely once again draw a large contingent of competitors for this Saturday’s event.

The Open Wheel Modifieds, the Racing Electronics Street Stocks, Stingers, along with the Mini Stocks will also be ready for action on a card that is jammed full of racing action.

In addition, Magnolia Motor Speedway will introduce its new “Dirt Track Racing Experience” where the regular race fan can enjoy a “Ride of a Lifetime” trip around the track. Fans will be able to win a free ride this Saturday night.

Front gates open at 5 PM, with racing action slated to get underway at 7 PM. Grandstand admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, military, and students. Children 10 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $25.

West Plains, Missouri (5/14/09) – Less than a week remains until the 17^th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery thunders to life at Don and Billie Gibson’s West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, Missouri on May 21^st-23^rd, 2009. The 17^th edition of the legendary event will boast $40,000 going to the winner of the 100 lap affair, and just to make the twenty-four car starting grid for the event will reward drivers with a $2,000 payday.

A total purse exceeding $132,000 is just one of the many reasons that the nation’s best drivers converge on the 3/8 mile, clay oval each year. Scott Bloomquist from Mooresburg, Tennessee brought the massive crowd to their feet in 2008 as he rallied from the 24^th starting position to take the top spot from leader, Jimmy Mars, with four laps remaining to take the win and become the only five time champion of the event.

West Plains Motor Speedway is one of the nation’s premier facilities, top to bottom, and fans and drivers alike are treated like family at each and every event.

New for 2009 is the addition of the sanctioning of the event by the Lucas Oil Late Model Series. The state of the economy and other factors led to the decision by the Gibsons to have the event sanctioned by the nation’s most prominent sanctioning body. The addition of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series to the event will bring several drivers to the event, who have never competed at West Plains Motor Speedway, and the end result should be nothing short of spectacular for the racers and fans. In addition, for the first time ever the Speed TV cameras will be on hand to record all of the action from the weekend for a future airing on the Speed Channel!

Event though most drivers, just wait to pay their entry fee on race day, an impressive list of pre-entries, representing 14 states, has been received already for the 2009 edition of the mega-event including previous champions Scott Bloomquist (Tennessee), Billy Moyer from (Arkansas), Freddy Smith (Tennessee), Wendell Wallace (Arkansas), Terry Phillips (Missouri), and Ray Cook (North Carolina).

Other early entries include Earl Pearson Jr. (Florida) Jack Sullivan (Arkansas), Jon Blankenship (West Virginia), Brad Neat (Kentucky), Bub McCool (Mississippi), Eric Jacobsen (Florida), Jeep Van Wormer (Michigan), Scott James (Indiana), Jimmy Owens (Tennessee), Brandon Kinzer (Kentucky), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Dale McDowell (Georgia), Jeff Floyd (Arkansas), Jason Cliburn (Mississippi), Chris Wall (Louisiana), Bill Frye (Arkansas), Skip Arp (Tennessee), Steve Rushin (Missouri), Steve Casebolt (Indiana), Will Vaught (Missouri), Ray Moore (Louisiana), and many more!

The format for the 17th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery will get underway on Thursday, May 21^st with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $7.50 ticket fee.

Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models. The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night’s main event. The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to the Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics based out of Batesville, Arkansas.

On Saturday night the Manufacturer’s Dash and two consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap Show Me finale. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $750 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics.

Grandstand admission for Thursday night’s practice is free. Adult general admission for Friday night is $20 for adults, children age 7-11 $10, and children 6 and under are free. Adult general admission for Saturday night is $25, children age 7-11 $12.50, and children 6 and under are free.

The tire rule for the 17th Annual O’Reilly Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery will consist of Hoosier M20, Hoosier M40, Hoosier 1300, Hoosier 1350, Hoosier 1600, Hoosier WRS, and Hoosier WRS2 tires.

Reserved tickets can be ordered from the offices of Gibson Racing or at the track. Reserved front stretch seating is priced at $50 for the event.

The entry fee for the 17^th Annual O'Reilly Show-Me 100 is $225 if received by May 1^st, and $275 after this date. An on-site campground is available free of charge, but no electric hook-ups are available. For additional information and to see a seating diagram visit the track website at www.WestPlains-Speedway.com or call the business offices at (870) 994-7447.

Sponsors for the 17^th Annual O’Reilly Show Me 100 include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Dart Machinery, Hoosier Race Tires, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, New Vision Graphics, Hatfield Racing Engines, Dirt Late Model Illustrated, GRT Race Cars, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Hawkeye Racing News, MidSouthRacing.com, and MSRMafia.com.

Friday Night the Lucas Oil Late Models will be running for $10,000 to win at PIR!
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Friday Night the Lucas Oil Late Models will be running for $10,000 to win. With the Lucas Oil Late Models the UMP Pro Late Models, UMP Modifieds, and the Kentucky Vintage Association will also be on the high banks of PIR.

There is already several race haulers in the Paducah area along with the Lucas Oil Production Team who is on hand to tape the race on Friday Night. Drivers expected to run Fridays event are current Points leader Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Dale McDowell, Earl Perason Jr., Ray Cook and many more are expected to run against the always competitive locals such as Dylan Thompson, Kevin Cole, John Tindal, Randy Sellars and Jeff Walston on the high banks at PIR Friday night. This show will be taped in high definition for a one hour tape delayed broadcast on Speed Channel at a later date.

The Pit gates will open at 2:00pm, Grandstands at 3:00pm, Hot Laps at 6:00pm, Qualifying for the Late Models will be at 6:30pm, with racing action starting at 7:00pm For more information call the track at 270-898-7469 track Hot Line at 270-448-4747 or on the web at www.paducahracing.com

West Plains Motor Speedway is one of the nation’s premier facilities, top to bottom, and fans and drivers alike are treated like family at each and every event.

Reserved tickets can be ordered from the offices of Gibson Racing or at the track. Reserved front stretch seating is priced at $50 for the event.

Tuscumbia, Alabama (5/10/09) – This weekend the Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series (B.S.S.) for Super Late Models will roar back to life with a pair of events at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama and Moulton Speedway in Moulton, Alabama.

With the first two Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series (B.S.S.) Super Late Model events in the books, there is currently a deadlock at the top of the standings between Billy Moyer Jr. (Batesville, AR) and Jay Brinkley (Ross, TN).

In late March the Long Lewis Ford B.S.S. debuted at North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, AL) and Moulton Speedway (Moulton, AL) to rave reviews and a large field of cars each night. A total of 45 drivers competed in at least one event over the course of the weekend. Round #1 at North Alabama Speedway featured a tooth and nail battle between Brinkley and Moyer Jr. with Brinkley taking the narrow win, which was worth $2,000. Round #2 at Moulton Raceway saw Tony Knowles from Tyrone, Georgia lead flag-to-flag to take the $3,000 payday.

The Long Lewis Ford B.S.S. tour returns to action with Round #3 this Friday, May 15th, 2009 at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start event (40 laps). Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 8pm. For more information, please visit www.NorthAlabamaSpeedway.com .

On Saturday, May 16th, the series moves to Moulton Speedway in Moulton, Alabama for Round #4, which will feature a $3,000 to win/$300 to start, 50 lap event. Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 7pm. For more information, please visit www.MoultonRaceway.com .

Drivers expected to compete in at least one event over the course of the weekend include Jay Brinkley Billy Moyer Jr., Chris Ragan, Brandon King, Ben Kittrell, Bub McCool, Tony Knowles, Ronnie Johnson, Anthony Burroughs, David Gentry, Daniel Miller, Jerry Jackson, Jerry Owens, Tony Morris, Jerry Inmon, Mark Fields, and many more! This weekend’s programs will definitely be events that race fans will not want to miss.

More information on the Long Lewis Ford Bama Super Series can be obtained by contacting Jeff Greer at 256-247-0055 or Doug McKleroy at 256-446-5498.

Sunday, September 6th: NAS The Bama Brawl Series Finale 50 laps $5000 to win $300 to start

Ronnie Weedon memorial race /// Gary Cook won ump modified feature $750.00 to win ,,Ray Guss Jr was second ,, this sunday ump vs. wdrl ,,,$5000 to win late models ,,, ump mods pay $600.00 to win , may 24 ,,,3 annual ump street nationals ,,,if they pay like last year the winner gets $2000 to win

Strong Start Gives DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series Plenty Of Momentum Heading To Santa Maria Speedway

CONCORD, NC - May 4, 2009 - A two-week break hasn't slowed the 2009 DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series.

When the West Coast's premier full-fender tour roars back into action this Saturday night (May 9) at Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway, it will carry the generous helping of momentum it gained during its two spectacular season-opening events.

The DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series got rolling on March 28 by sanctioning the ‘Gary Jacob Memorial' at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. Three weekends later, on April 18, the tour made a memorable return to Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway.

Both shows were run before near-capacity crowds and featured strong, talent-laden fields of cars. The Western Allstars' alltime winningest driver, Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., captured the lidlifter at Kings, while the Chowchilla 30-lapper produced a victor – young Kellen Chadwick of Oakley, Calif. – whose flag-to-flag triumph ranks as one of the biggest feel-good stories of the 2009 dirt Late Model campaign.

“We're thrilled with the start of the 2009 DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series,” said DIRTcar Racing Western Region Director Chris Morgan, who oversees the operation of the Western Allstars. “We're two-for-two racing in front of near sell-out crowds, which tells us that the West Coast's fans are hungry for some great dirt Late Model racing and the Western Allstars are providing it.

“The support we've been getting from the fans and racers and the positive feedback we've been getting from track promoters gives us plenty of momentum. We're hoping to carry that momentum to Santa Maria (on May 9) and for the rest of the season.”

Adding excitement to the early WAS returns was the Chowchilla victory by Chadwick, a 24-year-old who appeared on his way to future dirt Late Model stardom until he was seriously injured in a DIRTcar Modified accident on Feb. 20, 2008, at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Ariz. He was air-lifted from the track with life-threatening injuries, including a cut artery to his brain, two broken vertebra in his neck and three broken vertebra in his back.

The racing community rallied in support of Chadwick, who underwent surgery for his brain injury and was fitted with a ‘halo' device to immobilize his head and neck. Everyone was just hoping that he would survive without paralysis, but Chadwick did more than that. After a long, hard recovery, he got back behind the wheel of a race car to continue his budding career.

Chadwick's comeback was complete when he made the Chowchilla WAS event his first dirt Late Model victory since returning from the accident. Driving a black, unsponsored No. 83, he scored an emotional victory, bringing him back to the form he flashed in winning three of four races during one stretch of the 2007 WAS season.

More memorable DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series stories are sure to be authored beginning this Saturday night at Santa Maria Speedway, which hosts a 30-lap headliner. Visit www.santamariaspeedway.com for more event information.

Additional info on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing is available at www.DIRTcar.com.

PADUCAH RESCHEDULES UMP/LUCAS OIL CHALLENGE RACES

May 1

The Lucas Oil race planned for Saturday May 2nd at Paducah International Raceway has unfortunately been postponed due to rain and wet grounds. The race has been rescheduled for Friday Night May 15th. Speed TV will still be on the grounds to tape a 1 hour broadcast to be shown at a later date. Please keep an eye on our website at www.paducahracing.com for more details. Also you can call our hotline at 270-448-4747. Good seats are still available and can be purchased by calling the track at 270-898-7469. If you have already purchased tickets they will be honored on May 15th. Thursday night May 14th we will run a $3000 to win UMP Late Model show. Once again the $5 discount for grandstand admission will apply to Fridays race as long as you show your full price ticket stub from Thursday.

West Plains, Missouri (4/29/09) – Racers should note that they have until this Friday, May 1st to file their early entry for the 17th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery. The early pre-entry fee is $225, and after May 1st, the entry fee becomes $275. To obtain the entry form, please call the West Plains Motor Speedway business offices at (870) 994-7447.

Entries have already started to roll in for the 2009 edition of the mega-event including previous champions Scott Bloomquist (Tennessee), Billy Moyer from (Arkansas), Freddy Smith (Tennessee), Wendell Wallace (Arkansas), and Ray Cook (North Carolina).

Other early entries include Jack Sullivan (Arkansas), Jon Blankenship (West Virginia), Brad Neat (Kentucky), Chuck Laney (Tennessee), Jeep Van Wormer (Michigan), Scott James (Indiana), Jimmy Owens (Tennessee), Brandon Kinzer (Kentucky), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Chris Wall (Louisiana), Ron McQuerry (Missouri), and Mark Douglas (Tennessee).

Less than a month remains until the 17th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery rumbles to life at Don and Billie Gibson’s West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, Missouri on May 21st-23rd, 2009. The 17th edition of the legendary event will boast $40,000 going to the winner of the 100 lap affair, and just to make the twenty-four car starting grid for the event will reward drivers with a cool $2,000.

A total purse exceeding $132,000 is just one of the many reasons that the nation’s best drivers converge on the 3/8 mile, clay oval each year. Scott Bloomquist from Mooresburg, Tennessee brought the massive crowd to their feet in 2008 as he rallied from the 24th starting position to take the top spot from leader, Jimmy Mars, with four laps remaining to take the win and become the only five time champion of the event.

West Plains Motor Speedway is one of the nation’s premier facilities, top to bottom, and fans and drivers alike are treated like family at each and every event.

The format for the 17th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery will get underway on Thursday, May 21st with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $7.50 ticket fee.

Reserved tickets can be ordered from the offices of Gibson Racing or at the track. Reserved front stretch seating is priced at $50 for the event.

The entry fee for the 17th Annual O'Reilly Show-Me 100 is $225 if received by May 1st, and $275 after this date. An on-site campground is available free of charge, but no electric hook-ups are available. For additional information and to see a seating diagram visit the track website at www.WestPlains-Speedway.com or call the business offices at (870) 994-7447.

Sponsors for the 17th Annual O’Reilly Show Me 100 include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Dart Machinery, Hoosier Race Tires, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, New Vision Graphics, Hatfield Racing Engines, Dirt Late Model Illustrated, GRT Race Cars, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Hawkeye Racing News, MidSouthRacing.com, and MSRMafia.com.

Tight Point Battle as PPM Southern Regional Racing Series heads to Boyd’s May 1

By Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

LASCASSAS, TN (April 27, 2009)—The PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series will be back in action this weekend for the ‘Mayhem 50’ paying $3,000 to win at the Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA on Friday Night May 1, 2009.

This will be the first of two scheduled events for the 2009 season. The PPM Southern Regional Racing Series held two events last weekend with Chris Ragan of Corinth, MS picking up the $3,000 payday at the North Alabama Speedway on Friday April 24 and Josh Putnam of Killen, AL claiming his first-career PPM SRRS event win at the Thunderhill (TN) Speedway on Saturday Night April 25.

Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA won last year’s event sanctioned by the PPM Southern Regional Racing Series at the Boyd’s Speedway. The October 10, 2008 race drew around 50 entries to the $3,000 to win event.

Josh Putnam leads the PPM SRRS points by only five markers over Shelbyville, TN driver Jay Brinkley heading into this weekend’s event at the historic 1/3 mile oval.

The next event after Boyd’s will be a $3,000 to win race at the Crossville Raceway in Crossville, TN on Friday Night May 8. The event will be co-sanctioned with the Tennessee Thunder DirtCar Series.

The Boyd’s Speedway is located off of Scruggs Road, literally on the Tennessee/Georgia state line off of US 41, less than one mile from Interstate 75 at the East Ridge Exit. Further information on Boyd’s Speedway can be found by calling the track phone at (706) 891-6803 or by visiting www.boydsspeedway.com. On May 1 the Crate Late Models and supporting divisions will be on the racing card.

Further information on the PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series can be accessed by clicking on www.southernregionalracingseries.com .

Current PPM SRRS Points (after April 25):
1. Josh Putnam-915 (Killen, AL)
2. Jay Brinkley-910 (Shelbyville, TN)
3. David Seibers-825 (Petersville, TN)
4. Tyler Landers-820 (Shelbyville, TN)
5. Jimmy Tucker-680 (Flintville, TN)
6. Daniel Miller-670 (Shelbyville, TN)
7. Corey Posey-660 (Fayetteville, TN)
8. Tony Morris-615 (Lascassas, TN)
9. Perry Delaney-610 (Sparta, TN)
10. David Gentry-605 (Lewisburg, TN)
11. Cale Finley-510 (Ardmore, AL)
12. Ben Kittrell-500 (Mt. Pleasant, TN)
13. Eric Hickerson-485 (Linden, TN)
14. Anthony Burroughs-445 (Athens, AL)
15. Michael Luna-430 (Sparta, TN)

2009 PPM Southern Regional Racing Series Event Winners:
April 4-David Gentry (Lewisburg, TN)-Duck River (TN) Speedway
April 17-Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)-Wartburg (TN) Speedway
April 18-Randy Weaver (Crossville, TN)-Mountain (TN) Raceway Park
April 24-Chris Ragan (Corinth, MS)-North AL Speedway
April 25-Josh Putnam (Killen, AL)-Thunderhill (TN) Speedway

Upcoming PPM Southern Regional Racing Series Events:
May 1-Boyd’s Speedway-Ringgold, GA-$3,000 to win
May 8-Crossville Speedway-Crossville, TN-$3,000 to win
May 23-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, TN-$3,000 to win
May 24-Duck River Speedway-Wheel, TN-$3,000 to win
May 29-Green Valley Speedway-Glencoe, AL-$3,000 to win
May 30-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-$3,000 to win

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Make First Ever Appearance at Paducah International Raceway on May 2

CORONA, CA (April 27, 2009) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make its first ever appearance at the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY on Saturday Night, May 2nd for a $10,000 to win event.

The trip to Paducah will mark the 48th different race track the series has run at and will be the final stop for the Sunoco Race Fuels “Road to Wheatland” before the Third Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals on May 8th and 9th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. That race will pay $30,000 to win.

On Friday Night, May 1st Paducah will host the UMP Late Models with a purse of $3,000 to win and $300 to start on the line followed by a complete show on Saturday for the LOLMDS with Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main event. The Saturday Night Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will be taped in front of the high-definition cameras of SPEED for a one-hour tape-delayed broadcast.

Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN currently holds the points lead heading into Paducah on Saturday Night. 4-time and defending LOLMDS National Champion Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl is second in points followed by Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN are tied for fourth in points.

Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN starts the next five in points as he is trailed by Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA and Josh McGuire who are tied for seventh in points with Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN rounding out the top ten drivers.

Jeep VanWormer of Pinconning, MI remains the top driver in the Quarter Master “Rookie of the Year” Standings in front of David Breazeale of Four Corners, MS, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV and Michael Walker of Franklin, TN.

Reserved seats for the May 2nd Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race are on sale now and maybe purchased by calling the track at (270) 898-7469. For more information check out the PIR website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com.

The tire rule for the first ever visit to Paducah for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is as follows: Hoosier LM20 and LM40 and American Racer SD44 and MD56.

The Paducah event will be previewed on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour on Tuesday Night, April 28th on www.DirtCast.com. The internet broadcast will air at 8:00 PM Eastern/7:00 PM Central.

Paducah International Raceway to offer Discount to Race fans

Paducah International Raceway is proud to announce $5 off the Saturday May 2, Lucas Oil Race ticket price. Due to the over whelming response from race fans PIR is offering the $5 discount on the Saturday May 2 race if they bring in their full price ticket stub from Friday nights UMP Late Model Special. This looks to be the biggest weekend of Late Model racing in the history of the storied high bank 3/8-mile track. Friday night the UMP Late Models will take center stage for a $3,000 to win Late Model race. Reigning UMP National Champion Dennis Erb is scheduled to be at Paducah for both nights of racing action. The “High Side Hustler,” Jason Feger is scheduled to bring his high flying act to the high banks of PIR. Along with PIR’s track champion Dylan “The Young Gun” Thompson also just announced Ken Schrader will also be running his UMP Late Model. Just last week Tony Stewart made his initial 2009 appearance at Paducah and battled his way to a feature victory over a stron!
g contingent of racers. Classes running with the UMP Late Models will be the UMP Modifieds, UMP Pro Late Models, and the Kentucky Vintage Association.

On Saturday May 2 2009 The Lucas Oil Late Models Series will be taking to the high banks of PIR for the first time ever. The defending Lucas Oil Late Model Season Champion Earl Pearson Jr. along with current points leader Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Billy Moyer and many more are all scheduled to be at PIR. Running with the Lucas Oil Series will be the UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors and the Kentucky Vintage Association. Reserved seats are still available for Saturday Nights race. For more information call the track at 270-898-7469 or check us out on the web at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com

For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Ken Schrader, and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of Co-Owners as a partner in September of 2006. Paducah International Raceway is located off Interstate 24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR hotline at (270) 448-4PIR or the track at (270) 898-SHOW (7469).

DIRTcar Download: Tight UMP DIRTcar Pro Late Model Points Race Developing; Big Sunday For DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds

DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you'll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing's regions.

Nothing Limited Here: In case you haven't noticed, there's already a fierce points battle developing in the UMP DIRTcar Pro Late Model division.

Defending national points champion Tait Davenport and up-and-comer Caleb Ashby are already proving how exciting the 2009 DIRTcar Pro Late Model season will be.

Davenport resides Kentucky while Ashby hails from Tennessee, making their battle a significant border war. In the past two weeks the point scuffle between the two DIRTcar Southern Region competitors has heated up, with Ashby erasing Davenport's three-point edge last weekend to claim the national points lead by eight markers entering this weekend's competition.

Ashby, a young driver from Cunningham, Tenn., finished fifth in last year's UMP DIRTcar Pro Late Model national points race while Davenport was consistently atop the points standings throughout the '08 season to claim the division's inaugural national points crown.

Monster Midwest Tripleheader: Promoter Don Hammer's Monster Midwest Tour kicks off its inaugural full-season schedule tonight (Fri., April 24) at Kankakee (Ill.) County Speedway with a $5,000-to-win UMP DIRTcar Late Model show – a race that also serves as a grand re-opening for the track, which sat idle in 2008.

That's not all for the Monster Midwest Tour this weekend. Action resumes at Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell, Ind., on Saturday (April 25) and caps off a full racing weekend with a visit to Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway on Sunday (April 26).

A Jewel of an Event: After Mother Nature claimed the first scheduled event of the 2009 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for big-block Modifieds last month at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway, the tour looks to break out for the 2009 season on Sunday evening (April 26) with a 75-lap event at Big Diamond Raceway in Minersville, Pa.

The coal region track will open its gates to the best in the big-block Modified business for the Spring Fever 75, which offers a $6,000 top prize.

Big Diamond's pit gates and grandstands will open at 2 p.m. Practice is set to begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by Big-Block Modified Integra Shocks Time Trials. Qualifying heats are scheduled to go green at 6:30 p.m. The event will carry a rain date of Mon., April 27, if needed.

General Admission grandstand tickets at Big Diamond are $20 (kids 10 yrs. and under are free) and pit passes cost $30 each.

For more information, contact the Big Diamond Raceway office at 570/385-0744 or 570/544-1410 on race day. All tickets and pit passes will be available at the gate the day of the race

DIRTcar kicks off Merrittville: The hometrack of 2008 Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified champion Pete Bicknell gets its season – and the 2009 Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series -- underway with a ‘Spring Sizzler' event on Saturday night (April 25) featuring a 100-lap, $4,000-to-win headliner at Merrittville Speedway in St. Catharines, Ont.

Merrittville Speedway's ates will open at 4 p.m., with the ground-pounding 358-Modified action throwing Merrittville clay at 6 p.m.

Western AllStars Head For Santa Maria: Fresh off of a great event at Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway last Saturday night in which Kellen Chadwick scored his biggest win since suffering near-fatal injuries in a February 2008 accident, the DIRTcar Western AllStars Late Model Series gets a break in preparation for the next scheduled event on Sat., May 9, at Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway.

DIRTcar Northwest I-5 Tour Kickoff A Month Away: Fans in the Northwestern United States are counting down the days until the newest series under the DIRTcar Racing banner takes the green on May 22 at the famed Cottage Grove (Ore.) Speedway in Oregon.

The inaugural DIRTcar Northwest I-5 Late Model Tour will feature 12 events at five different tracks throughout Oregon and Washington. The Northwest's best dirt Late Model talent will chase the points title.

The tour's opening weekend will also include a two-day Memorial Day Weekend show on May 23-24 at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.

For all the latest DIRTcar Racing news and information, visit DIRTcar.com. If you're a member or would like to become a member, visit DIRTcarMembers.com.

Tony Stewart & Ken Schrader This Thursday at PIR
Paducah Racing Thursday April 23 2009

This Thursday night April 23rd Paducah International Raceway will be hosting NASCAR Night I featuring Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader. Tony will be piloting his Rocket Chassis UMP Late Model and Schrader will be behind the wheel of his own Federated Auto Parts Modified. Racing Divisions participating in the evenings activities will be the UMP Late Models ($1500 to win), the UMP Modifieds ($600 to win), the UMP Pro (crate) Late Models, the UMP Street Stocks, and the UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors. All classes will be awarded UMP Regional and National Points which should bring many of the midwest top drivers in each of the divisions.

On NASCAR night last year Ken Schrader pulled off an amazing victory running against some of the top UMP drivers in the Nation. Tony Stewart has run up front each time he has visited Paducah.

Great seats are still available and can be purchased for only $20 by calling the track at 271-898-7469. op Pit passes will be $30.

The pit gates will open at 2 pm with the grandstand gate opening at 3 pm. Hot laps will commence at 6 pm with racing set to start at 7 pm.

This will be the only racing action this week at Paducah International Raceway. There will be no racing on Friday April 24th so that track personnel can have ample time to prepare the facilities for what could well be the biggest weekend of racing in the storied history of of the racetrack as UMP and Lucas Oil collide on the high banks of PIR.

NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Ken Schrader, and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-Time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of Co-Owners as a partner in September of 2006. Paducah International Raceway races every Friday Night and is located off Interstate 24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR Hotline at 270-448-4747 for the track at 270-898-7469. You can also check out the website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com

West Plains, Missouri (4/21/09) – Less than a month remains until the 17^th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 Presented By Dart Machinery rumbles to life at Don and Billie Gibson’s West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, Missouri on May 21^st-23^rd, 2009. The 17^th edition of the legendary event will boast $40,000 going to the winner of the 100 lap affair, and just to make the twenty-four car starting grid for the event will reward drivers with a cool $2,000.

West Plains Motor Speedway is one of the nation’s premier facilities, top to bottom, and fans and drivers alike are treated like family at each and every event.

Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models. The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night’s main event. The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to one of three Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics based out of Batesville, Arkansas.

On Saturday night, the Race of Champions, the Manufacturer’s Dash, and two consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap Show Me finale. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $750 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics.

Reserved tickets can be ordered from the offices of Gibson Racing or at the track. Reserved front stretch seating is priced at $50 for the event.

Due to weather conditions we will be racing Saturday April 25th this week. With the weather being such as it is, we need an extra day to let the track dry and it should be a nice night of racing, that's SATURDAY APRIL 25TH!!

Times are the same, gates open a 4:30, Hot Laps at 7:00, Racing at 7:30, US Race Gear Street Stocks Special $600 to Win, plus Sunesis Construction Late Models, Cheap Bowling Balls UMP Modifieds, Holman Motors Chevettes.

Admission Adults $13, kids 0-6 free 7-15 $5.

Hope to see you all here.

MRP

Defending DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series Champ Chris Shannon Eagerly Anticipating Saturday Night's Tour Stop At Chowchilla Speedway

CHOWCHILLA, CA - April 16, 2009 - New track promoter Kenny Shepherd is certainly excited to bring the DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series to Chowchilla Speedway for the first time this Saturday night (April 18).

But defending Western Allstars champion Chris Shannon is simply thrilled to have the reinvigorated one-third-mile clay oval appear on the tour's schedule.

That's because Shannon makes his home in Merced, Calif., just 10 miles from Chowchilla Speedway's pit gate. No other Western Allstars event this season will be so close to his front door.

“It's going to be an interesting and fun night for me,” said the 42-year-old Shannon, who emerged as the 2008 tour champion in just his second full season of dirt Late Model racing. “All my family and friends who don't usually get a chance to see me race will be there, so I'm really looking forward to it.”

Despite the proximity of Chowchilla Speedway to Shannon's residence, he hasn't made a competitive start there since running an open-wheel Modified event two years ago. He did, however, take some practice laps around the track during last Saturday's racing program, which he attended to help familiarize fans with a high-powered dirt Late Model machine in advance of the inaugural Western Allstars show.

Shannon gladly brought his No. 32 Victory Circle Chassis car to Chowchilla last Saturday to help the promotional efforts of his longtime friend Shepherd, a former pavement Late Model racer whose Short Track Management company added Chowchilla to its dossier this season. Shepherd also operates the paved Madera (Calif.) Speedway.

“Kenny is a heck of a promoter,” said Shannon, who raced against Shepherd earlier in his career in stock cars at Madera and on the NASCAR Southwest Tour and even enlisted Shepard as a crew chief for two Southwest events in the ‘90s. “He's doing a tremendous job of promoting races on the West Coast right now. I look for him to make Chowchilla one of the best dirt tracks in California.”

Shannon is also a co-sponsor of this Saturday night's Western Allstars event through his family's Shannon Pump Co., which has a large list of clients near Chowchilla Speedway.

“We do all the pump work for a lot of farmers in the area, so we're inviting our customers out for a night of racing on Saturday,” said Shannon, whose family-owned race car prominently displays the Shannon Pump Co. logo. “We're also bringing out my employees and we'll have a barbeque for all of them, a little tailgate party before the races start.”

With so much support behind him at his hometown track, the pressure will most definitely be on Shannon. But he's ready to accept the challenge and would love to make Saturday's 30-lap feature his first career Western Allstars victory.

“Knowing all my family and friends are going to be there is getting my stomach all in knots,” said Shannon, who topped the '08 Western Allstars points standings without the benefit of a feature win. “I want to perform good for them and give them a good show, and I'm confident that we'll be able to do that.”

Shannon is coming off a performance in the 2009 DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series season opener that would qualify as exciting for his fans – even though he didn't reach the checkered flag first. He set fast time for the Gary Jacob Memorial on March 28 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., but mechanical problems forced him to the pit area while he led his heat. He came back to win the B-Main and charge forward from the 17th starting spot for a third-place finish in the feature, behind winner Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., and runner-up Jeff Decker of Morgan Hill, Calif.

The 32-year-old Hogge, who won a dirt Late Model event at Chowchilla in 2004, will carry the Western Allstars points lead to Chowchilla and stand as one of Shannon's prime rivals again on Saturday night. Other contenders expected include 2007 series titlist Mike Johnson of Lompoc, Calif.; five-time '08 winner A.J. Kirkpatrick of Castroville, Calif.; Richard Papenhausen of Chico, Calif.; and the El Segundo, Calif.-based family trio of Ron, Nick and Bill Bartels.

Saturday's program, which also includes the Western open-wheel Modifieds, Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks and the 4-Banger Two-Track Challenge, is scheduled to begin with Western Allstars qualifying at 4:30 p.m. Heat races are set to start at 5 p.m. and features are scheduled to get the green flag shortly after 7 p.m.

Pit gates will open at 1 p.m. and the grandstands at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the huge night of racing were slated to cost $25, but race sponsors Shannon Pump Co. and Richwood Meats and support from Shepherd's Short Track Management Co. have allowed the price to be slashed to $15 for adults, $7 for juniors 6-12 and free for kids 5-and-under. In addition, Family Packs have been cut by $15, to just $35 for two adults and two juniors.

“The theme at both of my race tracks has been to provide the best entertainment value for the fan,” said Shepherd, “and with this ticket price we feel we are providing one of the biggest events of the year at the greatest ticket value the fans have ever seen.”

The DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series is scheduled to return to Chowchilla Speedway on Oct. 17 as part of the track's two-day Pacific Dirt Nationals.

For more information on Chowchilla Speedway, visit www.racechowchilla.com.

Additional info on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing is available at www.DIRTcar.com.

The FASTRAK Racing Series announced today that Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN will again be hosting the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’ on April 25.

With FASTRAK Race Promotions promoting the event, race fans will be treated to feature events for both the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series Late Models as well as local Super Late Models. Both events will be $3000 To Win events.

“I’m really excited about the Late Model Showdown at The Gap as it will cater to fans of both the FASTRAK Racing Series and fans of Super Late Models” said FASTRAK Founder and CEO Stan Lester. “With the level of competition we’ve already seen in the first two FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring events this year, the addition of the Super Late Models to the schedule of events should prove to be a special night of racing fans don’t want to miss. Last year, the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown’ was held in June and the night had something for everyone. The grandstands were virtually filled to capacity and we would have been hard pressed to fit many more teams in the pit area. Last year there were a combined 70 Late Models on hand for the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at the Gap’. We’ve increased both purses this year where the winner of each feature will collect $3000 which could well raise the bar on the kind of racing fans can expect to see on the track”..

“I know a strong contingent of FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series drivers will be on hand and I believe we’ll see all the top Super Late Model competitors in the east Tennessee region on hand again this year for the twin $3000 To Win events.

FASTRAK Race Promotions will be distributing $5.00 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION Coupons available at retail locations throughout the area in the days leading up to the ‘FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’

If the 2009 installment of the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’ rivals what race fans were treated to in 2008, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

The FASTRAK Racing Series also announced that an Open Practice will be held at the Speedway on Friday April 24 open to all race teams planning to compete on Saturday.

(Be sure to look for $5.00 OFF General Admission Coupons at retail locations throughout the area)

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Old Mans Garage.com, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, GRT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct, VP Fuels, Beyea Headers,

*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types.. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing team’s tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SERIES is one of the largest in the United States

Brett Miller Takes Lucas Oil Go-Kart Spring Shootout Money

JACKSONVILLE, FL (April 15, 2009)- The Lucas Oil Go-Kart Spring Shootout, presented by Earl Pearson Jr. held at Hurricane Raceway in Alma, GA this past weekend saw Brett Miller take the big money back home with him including the $1,000 Dixie Chopper bonus for winning both Pro Classes. Brett won the Animal Heavy class and the Animal Pro Class on Friday night picking up the $2,500 first place prize in the Pro Class. On Saturday Brett showed his dominance in the Flathead divisions winning the Stock Medium (FH) and the Flathead Pro Class taking home another $2,500 for the Pro Class win and an additional $1,000 Dixie Chopper cash bonus for winning both Pro Classes for the weekend. Brett Miller took home over $8,000 in total winnings for the weekend.

The event drew 298 total entries for the weekend with racers coming from New York, West Virginia and Ohio to race with the Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida racers. Lucas Oil was the title sponsor of the Event with Dixie Chopper and E3 Spark Plugs as associate sponsors. Other sponsors of the event included PEC, Southern Karting/Radical, Hoosier Tire, ASI Racewear, Capps Racing Engines, H&H Painting and Drywall, Larry Jones Motorsports, Brantley Roofing, Competition Karting, C&C Powerline, Ultramax, Michael's Seafood and Deli, Daleys Lawn Service, T&S Racing and Bearden Oil/RaceFuels.

Chase Peacock and Waylan Boatright won the E3 Spark Plugs Fast time awards in the Pro Classes and collected the $50 cash award to the driver that set fast time in each Pro Class.

"We want to congratulate all the winners and racers that participated in the event this past weekend. There was some great racing and fierce battles in many classes and hopefully all the racers enjoyed the event. I want to personally thank Hurricane Raceway and their entire staff for a great facility and tremendous people to work with. The facility is one of the best facilities in the country and other track owners should come to Alma Georgia and see how put a track together like this one. We enjoyed working with everyone at Hurricane Raceway", stated Earl Pearson Jr.

The $8,000 to win Lucas Oil Shootout is scheduled for this fall in October and will include a points fund that pays $1,000 cash to the racer that earns the most points between the spring event and the fall event in the Animal Pro Class. The event location and more information will be posted soon.

For class winners from the Lucas Oil Go-Kart Spring Shootout log onto the website www.earlpearsonjr.net and click on the link to the Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout. Several pictures have been posted on the website as well. For racers wanting pictures from the event go to www.alteredgrafix.com and click on Lucas Oil Shootout. To learn more about Lucas Oil, the title sponsor of the event, visit their official website at www.lucasoil.com.

Jones, Walker, Zeigler and Buckwalter Find the Way to Victory Lane at SSP on Saturday Night for Season Opener

Newberrytown, PA (April 11, 2009) – The 2009 season opener at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night, April 11 found Shermansdale’s Jake Jones winning the 25-lap Late Model feature. Eric Walker of Middletown won the 25-lap Street Stock main feature event. Spring Grove’s Mike Zeigler Jr. picked up where he left off last season by winning the 25-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature. Zeigler won the final point race of 2008. Steve Buckwalter of Royersford also picked up the 20-lap ARDC Midget feature event win with a thrilling late race pass after starting 16^th in the field.

The 25-lap Late Model feature event began with polesitter Jake Jones grabbing the early lead on lap one. Jones set the pace early on with Gene Knaub Jones picked up his first feature win since 2007 over Knaub, Craig Wagaman, Carl Billet and Charles Potts. Rounding out the top ten spots were Billy Wampler, Pat Beard, Justin Ehrhart, Chase Billet and Jerry Bard. Qualifying heat races were won by Bard, Zeigler and Potts. Derrick Mease won the consolation race.

The 25-lap Street Stock feature event was won by Eric Walker after he took the lead from early leader Dustin Hollinger on lap 15. Walker, the 2008 Street Stock Track champion, won his second SSP season opener in a row. Scott Thunberg finished second, followed by Hollinger, Jim Palm and Steven Dover. Doug Bennett and Kory Sites won their respective qualifying heat races.

The 25-lap Xtreme Stocks feature had exciting wheel-to-wheel action throughout the event with Mike Zeigler Jr. taking the win over Tommy Slanker. Sam Rial finished third, followed by Travis Horan and Jason Failor. Chris Heller who originally finished fourth was relegated to the rear of the lead lap after he failed to report to post race technical inspection. Zeigler, Horan and Failor won the XSC qualifying heat races.

The 20-lap ARDC Midgets feature had Steve Buckwalker coming from a 16^th starting spot to take the lead on the 19^th circuit to pick up his sixth career feature win. Buckwalter is the all-time career Midget feature win leader at SSP. P.J. Gargoulo came to the line second after leading laps seven through eighteen. Greg Robinson collected a career best third place finish, followed by Nick Wean and Zack Martini. Ryan Watt, Steve Buckwalter and Martini won the qualifying heat races with Eric Heydenreich winning the consolation event.

Action returrns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park next weekend will include the Season Opener for the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. featuring quarter midget and go kart racing action. Then on Saturday night, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. the Big Track will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, PENNMAR Vintage Cars and Mini Vans.

It will also be the first “Hometown Heroes” night of the season featuring the towns of Manchester, Mount Wolf and York Haven. Before the races begin, the drivers from those hometowns will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night’s racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver’s hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and (717) 932-1608 for the “Outback Track.”

Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Jake Jones; 2. Gene Knaub; 3. Craig Wagaman; 4. Carl Billet; 5. Charles Potts; 6. Billy Wampler; 7. Pat Beard; 8. Justin Ehrhart; 9. Chase Billet; 10. Jerry Bard; 11. Steve Bailor; 12. Pancho Lawler; 13. Shaun Jones; 14. Derrick Mease; 15. Scott Fisher; 16. Randy Christine Jr.; 17. Carl Graves; 18. Kyle Saylor; 19. Matt Henry; 20. Cam Zeigler; 21. Travis McClelland; 22. Mike Walls; 23. Gary Potts; 24. Steve Billet; DNQ – Denny Willey; Darrel Henry;.

Street Stocks Feature (25 laps): 1. Eric Walker; 2. Scott Thunberg; 3. Dustin Hollinger; 4. Jim Palm; 5. Steve Dove; 6. Garrett Shover; 7. Dave Thompson Jr.; 8. Doug Bennett; 9. Kory Sites; 10. Jenn Scott; 11. Jimmy Slaseman; 12. Pat McNeal; 13. Jaynee Zeigler; 14. Paul Witmer; 15. Bruce McClane; 16. Brett Pickel; 17. Doug Hoffman; 18. John Greider; 19. Calvin Herman; 20. Jamey Huls; DNS – Eric Lingle; Chad Smith; Brandon Ort.

Xtreme Stock Car Feature (25 laps): 1. Mike Zeigler Jr; 2. Sam Rial; 3. Sam Rial; 4. Travis Horan; 5. Jason Failor; 6. Tim Hahn; 7. Larry Landis; 8. Adam Smith; 9. Ray Broderick; 10. Lance Danmyer; 11. Ricky Hippensteel; 12. Sean Todd; 13. Tim O’Sheehan; 14. Randy Blank; 15. Chris Heller; 16. Cameron Benyou; 17. Ken Braafhart; 18. Andrew Frye; 19. Mike Taft; 20. John Frye; 21. Mike Michalski; 22. Kenneth Jones; DNS – Steve Ramsey; Matt Adams; Donnie Broderick.

ARDC Midgets Feature (20 laps): 1. Steve Buckwalter; 2. P.J. Gargiulo; 3. Greg Robinson; 4. Nick Wean; 5. Zack Martini; 6. Steve Lenig; 7. Frank Polimeda; 8. Stephanie Stevens; 9. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr.; 10. Eric Heydenreich; 11. Ryan Watt; 12. Shane Penny; 13. Tracy Readinger; 14. Justin Grosz; 15. Jason Rice; 16. Dusty Heistand; 17. Donald Hoffman; 18. Jimmy Commock, Jr.; 19. Trvor Kobylarz; 20. Drew Heistand; 21. Donnie Trent; 22. Steve Craig; 23. Dave Shirk; 24. Scott Zipp; 25. Brett Arndt; 26. Chris Zrinski; DNQ – Donnie Trent; Randy Reid.

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be on April 22, 2009. It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.

Final Tuneup on Wednesday Night (April 8) before the Prestigious SSP Season Opener on Saturday, April 11

Newberrytown, PA (April 5, 2009) – The final tuneup for the Saturday night April 11 SSP Season Opener will be on Wednesday night, April 8, the first midweek tuning session of the season. There will be 14 Wednesday Night Test & Tune Practices scheduled throughout 2009 open to any type of full size racecar and any smaller car that is currently scheduled at SSP in 2009 for the Big Track. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps of Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.

Also on Wedesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights in preparation for the Friday night, April 17 Spring Shoot-Out Season Opener. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”

The 2009 season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 11, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Midgets. The features will be 25-laps, five laps longer than regular season point races. The Late Model winner will receive $1,000; the Street Stock winner will receive $500 and the Xtreme Stock Car winner will receive $400 for these special races.

The winningest driver in SSP’s 54 year history, Carl Billet from Carlisle will begin his quest for his third straight Late Model track championship. Billet will also look to extend his streak of 23 straight seasons with at least one feature win on Saturday night. A win at the opener will put him one win away from the milestone of 50 SSP feature victories mark. He currently has 48. However, many experienced drivers, both young and old may stand in Billet’s way in the 25-lap, $1,000-to-win season opener.

Last year’s SSP Season Opener winners included Bud Witmer (Late Models), Eric Walker (Street Stocks), Ray Broderick (Xtreme Stock Cars) and Randy Monroe (ARDC Midgets). The Easter Bunny will also be on hand Saturday night with special prize eggs for alll children in attendance.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Season Opener on Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 14 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 14 to 17.

On Saturday night, racing action begins at 6:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 3:00 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On race day, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and (717) 932-1608 for the “Outback Track.”

1960 (April 10): Gary Wolford (Stock Cars*).
1961 (April 9): Johnny Mackison Sr. (Stock Cars*).

1969 (March 16): Mitch Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Marvin Isanogle (Late Models).

1979 (April 15): Lynn Paxton (Super Sprint Cars); Kenny Weaver (Late Models); Bob Clouser (Mod.

1981 (April 19): Brad Doty (Super Sprint Cars); Don Commerer (Late Models); Butch Richcreek Sr.

1984 (April 20): Rich Eichelberger (Super Sportsman); Ed Jones (Late Models); Pat Beard (Semi-

1985 (April 14): Richard Lupo Sr. (Super Sprint Cars); Ed Ellis (Semi-Lates); Raymond Ulrich (Mini

1988 (April 10): Jim Nace (Super Sprint Cars); Jeff Leiphart (Late Models); Jeremy Miller (Semi-

1989 (April 2): Stevie Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Bernie Beard (Semi-Lates); Larry Baer

1990 (April 22): Dave Kelly (Super Sprint Cars); Carl Billet (Late Models); Rick Reinhoehl

1993 (April 17): Richie Tobias (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeigler (Street Stocks); Larry Hughes

1994 (April 9): Randy Fortna (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Umbenour (Street Stocks); Criag

1995 (April 15): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeiner (Street Stocks); Gene Dively

1996 (March 23): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Brennan (Street Stocks); Franny

1997 (April 20): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks); Randy

1998 (March 29): Craig Von Dohran (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks).

1999 (March 27): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Flammer (Sportsman Modifieds).

2004 (April 18): Lance Dewease (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Michael

Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars). Original Opener of Thursday, April 15 was postponed by rain.

2005 (April 14): Jason Johnson (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Jerry Blauch

2006 (April 13): Fred Rahmer (Super Sprint Cars); Ronnie Dunstan (Legends Cars); Gene Knaub

2007 (April 14): Steve Fannasy (Super Sportsman); Scott Richwine (Late Models); Eric Walker

2008 (April 12): Bud Witmer (Late Models); Eric Walker (Street Stocks); Ray Broderick (Xtreme

* - Stock Cars were the main division in the area at the time and eventually evolved into Sprint Cars. They were referred to as Super Sprint Cars beginning in 1968.

4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $14.00; Seniors (60 &

· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

(Schedule as of March 1, 2009 - Subject to Change)

April 8 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

April 11 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener (Easter Bunny Visit) - Late Models ($1,000-to-win), Street

Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Wingless Midgets (6:00 p.m.); Gates Open at 3:00 p.m.

April 17 (Fri.) Opening Night at the Outback Track (Spring Shoot-Out Series) - Quarter Midgets & Karts (7:15 p.m.);

Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. (See other schedule for remainder of Outback Track events)

April 18 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & PENNMAR Vintage Cars plus Mini

Vans (6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Manchester, Mt. Wolf & York Haven (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

April 22 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

April 25 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus Road Warriors

(6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Carlisle, Newville & Elizabethtown (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

May 2 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus Mini Vans (6:00

p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Etters, Lewisberry & New Cumberland (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

May 6 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

May 9 (Sat.) Mother’s Annual Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Women on Wheels Mini

May 16 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus Mini Vans

(6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Dover & East Berlin (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

May 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

May 23 (Sat.) 55^th Anniversary Night / Old-timer’s Reunion - Late Models (40 laps), Legends Cars, Classic Cars &

PENNMAR Vintage Cars, EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition plus Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.)

May 30 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night – Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & SpeedSTR’s by

Tobias plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Lancaster, Lebanon, Ephrata & Annville (All

May 31 (Sun.) AMA Flat Track Motorcycle Racing (Grandstands open 12:00 p.m.; Qualifying races @ 1:00 p.m.; Features

June 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

June 6 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus Road Warriors

(7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Spring Grove, West York, Thomasville, Felton & Red Lion (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

June 13 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & PENNMAR Vintage Cars plus Mini

Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – York & Windsor (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

June 14 (Sun.) 358 Summer Championships / YCRC Night – 358 Sprint Cars, 358 Small Block Modifieds & Legends

June 17 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

June 20 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends

Cars plus Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – All Maryland Drivers (All Maryland residents admitted free to grandstands)

June 27 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Races - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Classic Cars plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.);

Hometown Heroes – Duncannon, Enola, Marysville & Shermansdale (All residents from these towns

July 1 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

July 2 (Thur.) The Super Show IV - 3^rd Annual 600cc Micro Sprint Speedweek, Legends Cars & SpeedSTR’s by Tobias

July 4 (Sat.) 4^th Annual Summer Fun Championships – Late Models (40 laps), Street Stocks (30 laps), Xtreme Stocks

July 5 (Sun.) - July 16 (Thurs.): Track Closed (Summer Vacation) – NO RACING

July 18 (Sat.) 2^nd Annual Four Diamond Legends Cars Benefit Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks &

Legends Cars plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – To Be Announced (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

July 19 (Sun.) AMA Flat Track Motorcycle Racing (Grandstands open 12:00 p.m.; Qualifying races @ 1:00 p.m.; Features

July 22 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

July 25 (Sat.) Christmas in July with Santa Claus visit - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus

Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Halifax, Jonestown, Mt. Penn & Ona (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

August 1 (Sat.) Members 1^st FCU Kid’s Money Scramble - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & PENNMAR

Vintage Cars plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Reinholds & Middletown, Myerstown (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

August 5 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

August 8 (Sat.) Annual Picnic in the Pits & Bike/Toy Giveaway - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Women on

August 15 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night / YCRC Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus

August 16 (Sun.) AMA Flat Track Motorcycle Racing (Grandstands open 12:00 p.m.; Qualifying races @ 1:00 p.m.; Features

August 19 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

August 22 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars plus Road Warriors

(7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – To Be Announced (All residents from these towns admitted free

August 29 (Sat.) EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, PENNMAR Vintage Cars plus

Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – To Be Announced (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

September 2 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and

September 5 (Sat.) 9th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars

September 12 (Sat.) Sprint Car Invasion of Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks & PA

September 16 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

September 19 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & Legends

September 26 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘09 & Newberry Community Fair - $5,000-to-win Small Car Demolition Derby & more in this

exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 27)

September 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 2 (Fri.) 4^th Annual Cumberland Trucking Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models & Legends

Cars & Mini Van World Championship (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 3 (Championship

October 3 (Sat.) 4^th Annual Cumberland Trucking Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Legends Cars

Regional Qualifier & Road Warrior World Championship (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 4.

October 14 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 23 (Fri.) 6^th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and

Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 24 (Championship Night will

October 24 (Sat.) 6^th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars

October 31 (Sat.) Candy Bowl V presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends

Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday,

November 7 (Sat.) 6^th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro – Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & Small Car Enduro (75 laps) plus Classic

(Any full size divisions of racing welcome along with smaller cars scheduled for SSP except 270cc Micro Sprints and smaller )

Outback Track on Wednesdays (Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) except on Saturday, April 4 (Gates open 11:00 a.m.; Practice 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

- RainedOut.com Provides SSP Fans and Competitors with Timely Information – By providing a cell phone number, or e-mail address if just as active on-line, messages will be transmitted immediately to wherever you are. No more calling the cancellation line or guessing on track conditions from miles away, you will be automatically alerted with the status of weather whenever the forecast is questionable.

For first time users, just log into www.rainedout.com. Once on the homepage type “Susquehanna Speedway Park” or “SSP Outback Track” (each track requires a separate signup although the same user name/password can be designated) in the box provided at the top. When redirected, select the link below to the chosen track then click "Sign Up Now" to begin.

A registration form will appear, fill out the appropriate information and hit enter to submit. A cell phone text message will be received momentarily, offering a validation code that needs to be typed in to complete the registration.

- Team News & Notes – Any SSP team wishing to announce any news or notes with our weekly press releases should send the information to [email protected].

- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent. The “Big Track” rental fee is $1,400.00 for 4 hours and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. Only one car is permitted on the track at a time. If an ambulance is requested, it is an additional $75.00 per hour. For nighttime rentals at the “Big Track”, an additional $100.00 per hour will be charged for lights.

- Special Pricing for 2009 Regular Season Pit Pass Cards – For the second straight year, in order to help weekly supporters, SSP has announced that 50 season pit pass cards for all automobile race events at the “Big Track” from April 11 through September 19 (30 events) are on sale for just $425.00 (a retail value of more than $575). This pass will also be valid for general grandstand admission for the four AMA Motorcycle events scheduled for the season. This equates to approximately $13.00 per automobile event (regular pit pass prices are $22.00 - $25.00). Persons interested in purchasing this special offer are encouraged to contact the speedway at (717) 292-1696 or email [email protected] as soon as possible to be added to the list of those who want the special pricing that is offered on a limited basis. Payment is required within 7 days of notifying the speedway for the annual pit passes. The pass is not valid for events at the “Outback Track” or for the Test & Tune Sessions held throughout the season.

- Grandstand Season Passes Available - Are available for only $195.00 (adults ages 18-59); $165.00 (young adults ages 11-17 & seniors 60 and older) for all automobile and motorcycle events (29 events) at the “Big Track” from April 11 to September 19, 2009.

- No Increases for Pit & Grandstand Pricing for Race Events - Regular General Admission Grandstand ticket prices will be Adults (18 -59) $12.00; Young Adults (11-17);Senior Adults (60 & older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Prices will vary for special events. Regular season pit pass prices are now $22.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. Special events will be $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders.

- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2009 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2009. There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

- Reserved Parking LM, SS, XSC – All 2008 competitors with reserved parking will have first chance to reserve the same spot for 2009. The cost is $50.00. If a spot is not used for three-(3) consecutive weeks without notifying SSP with a valid reason, the spot will become vacant for the remainder of the season unless reserved by another competitor.

- XSC Rookie Rumble Returns to SSP – Beginning on Saturday, April 18, 2009, there will be a separate XSC Rookie Rumble race as the Xtreme Stock Car class will continue to include qualifying heats, a consolation race and a feature event each night. XSC Rookie Rumble drivers will need to be pre-registered and pre-approved before they will be permitted to compete in the Rookie Rumble class. The Rookie Rumble will be a feature-only race for entry level competitors.

- SSP Implements Hometown Heroes Program for 2009 - For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will implement a new program called “Hometown Heroes.” On selected nights throughout the 2009 season, the Hometown Heroes Program will recognize drivers from particular cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Before the races begin, the drivers will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night’s racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver’s hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.

* More details with dates and additional towns will be released in the near future.

- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Legends Cars – Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock and Xtreme Stock Car divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 11 though September 19. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.

- Raceceivers Mandatory for Many Divisions - One-way Raceceivers are mandatory for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Cars competing at SSP in 2009. (Optional for Mini Vans, Road Warriors, PENNMAR Vintage Cars.) For more information or to purchase, contact Miller’s Racing Parts at 717-766-0181. A limited number of rentals are available on race night. The channel used is 1417 (freq. – 467.7000).

Steve Casebolt Jr. Shows the Way in 29th Anniversary Special at Lake Cumberland

By Chris Tilley
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

BURNSIDE, KY (April 5, 2009)—Steve Casebolt Jr. of Richmond, Indiana took advantage from a night off the busy Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule to stop in at the Lake Cumberland Speedway in Burnside, KY to post his first-career win at the 3/8th’s mile oval facility. Casebolt’s win came while driving the Dixie Chopper, Fatheadz Sunglasses & Apparel, Arizona Sport Shirts, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, and Allstar Performance sponsored Cornett Racing Engines powered Rocket Chassis.

This was Casebolt’s first visit to the Speedway since November 2002 and it paid off with the $2,009 victory in the track’s 29th Anniversary Late Model special event. Other divisional winners included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in the Modifieds, Goble Bertram of Monticello, KY in the Super Dirt Stocks, Shane Irvin in the Chevettes and Cameran Marlar in the Front Wheel Drive main event.

Casebolt would lead from the drop of Noel Hargis’ green flag in the 29-lap main event with Dustin Linville in hot pursuit. By the 11th circuit, Mike Marlar would get around Linville for the second spot and hold it until the end. Casebolt rolled to the win leading all laps over Marlar, Linville, Tommy Bailey and Wayne Chinn.

The Lake Cumberland Speedway will return to Saturday Night racing this weekend Saturday April 11, 2009 with a full-slate of Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Chevettes and Front Wheel Drives all racing during the weekly program. The Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Lapping at 7:00 p.m. All times are Eastern.

For further information on the Lake Cumberland Speedway please call the Speedway at (606) 561-8994 or visit www.lcspeedway.net or contact Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723.

Official Summary of Results:

Late Models:
Overall Fast Time in Group Qualifying: Victor Lee-14:744 seconds
Heat-1 Winner: Steve Casebolt Jr.
Heat-2 Winner: Dustin Linville
A-Main Finish:
1. Steve Casebolt Jr.-Richmond, IN
2. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN
3. Dustin Linville-Lancaster, KY
4. Tommy Bailey-Corbin, KY
5. Wayne Chinn-Tipp City, OH
6. Brandon Hardgrove-Burnside, KY
7. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
8. Steve Elliott-Corbin, KY
9. Larry Sullivan-Greenwood, IN
10. Chris Ruble-Waco, KY
11. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
12. Victor Lee-Stanford, KY
13. Perry Delaney-Sparta, TN
14. Dennis Barton-Corbin, KY

Modifieds:
Fast Time: Victor Lee-15:144 seconds
Heat Winner: Randle Sweeney
A-Main Finish:
1. Victor Lee
2. Randle Sweeney
3. Keith Smith
4. Skylar Marlar
5. JJ Patterson
6. Tommy Gregory
7. Steve Beck
8. Dennis Barton
9 Kenneth Reams
10. Jared Reams
11. Scott Brock

Super Dirt Stocks:
Fast Time: Goble Bertram-15:991 seconds
Heat Winner: Goble Bertram
A-Main Finish:
1. Goble Bertram
2. Jerrico Stephens
3. Keith Decker
4. Jesse Merritt
5. Glenn Barnett
6. Scott Wells
7. Joe Barnett
8. James Jones

Chevettes:
Heat Winner: Shane Irvin
A-Main Finish:
1. Shane Irvin
2. Eric Reynolds
3. Greg Coleman
4. Joseph Portman
5. William Shockley
6. William Collett
7. Donovan Shockley
8. Rodney Burton
9. Dusty Maybrier

Front Wheel Drives:
Heat Winner: Cameran Marlar
A-Main Finish:
1. Cameran Marlar
2. Janet Beck
3. Johnnie Adams
4. Felicia Patterson
5. Timmy McMullin

Contact: Kellen Burns
DIRTcar Public Relations
704-707-0218 / [email protected]

DIRTcar Download: DIRTcar Racing Action Amps Up In April

DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you'll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing's regions.

DIRTcar Racing Western Region:

Driver Spotlight - Anthony Madrid: Dirt racing fans in the Southwest are used to hearing the name Anthony Madrid announced in Victory Lane at the end of the night – after UMP DIRTcar Racing Modified features. In 2008 fans often saw Madrid climbing out of his open-wheel No. 5m machine waving a checkered flag at the famed Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz.

This year, however, Madrid will take on a new challenge as he regularly straps into a DIRTcar Super Late Model and takes on the best full-fender racers in the DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region.

“I'll be driving a Late Model full time (in DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region events) this year,” said Madrid, a Phoenix resident who claimed the UMP DIRTcar Modified Wild West Region championship in 2008. “We have 16 to 18 races to do.”

Driving for car owner Jeff Manka, Madrid will focus on the events that comprise the DIRTcar Racing-sanctioned Southwest Dirt Racing Association (SWDRA) Super Late Model Series by DQ. He's a novice in the dirt Late Model division, but with multiple championships in different divisions throughout his career in the southwestern United States and a great track record in limited Late Model starts, he's certainly ready for the challenge.

“I've only driven a Late Model two or three times,” commented Madred, “and I've won twice.”

Madrid's first dirt Late Model triumph came last year when he won an SWDRA tour event at Manzanita Speedway in his first career start in the division. His second came last month when he started the 2009 season off on the right foot, capturing the SWDRA opener on Manzanita's inner one-third-mile oval.

Last month's Manzy victory proved to be special for Madrid due to the fact that Manzanita's owners have announced that the track has been sold and will cease operations after a grand finale weekend on April 9-11 that includes an SWDRA Late Model event on Fri., April 10.

“It's a bummer. It's like our playground,” Madrid said of the closing of Manzanita, a track where he's won well over 100 features in various divisions during his career. “It's historical and will be a big loss for everyone. Hopefully they'll build something else around here, but it just won't be the same as Manzy.”

Make no mistake – Madrid will still offer the Southwest's fans plenty of exciting performances this year as one of the most talented drivers in the region takes on yet another challenge in his already impressive career.

Hogge Crowned: Salinas, Calif.'s Bobby Hogge IV claimed the Gary Jacob Memorial on March 28 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., launching the 2009 DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series.

Hogge, who was the runner up in the tour's 2008 points standings, captured a memorial event that is special to many in the motorsports community because it's named for the late Gary Jacob, a legendary motorsports writer who documented the efforts of many racers who competed on the West Coast.

Like Jacobs did with his journalistic efforts, the best dirt Late Model drivers on the West Coast painted a vivid, and sometimes three-wide, picture at the fast three-eighths-mile facility.

Polesitter Jeff Decker finished second in the event, followed by befending Western Allstars champion Chris Shannon of Merced, Calif., who climbed from the rear of the pack after a consolation race win to place third.

The Western Allstars tour makes its next stop on Sat., April 18, at to Chowchilla Speedway.

USA Hosts SWDRA: Beginning this Saturday night (April 4) at USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz., the battle for the 2009 DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region Super Late Model Region championship will really heat up.

Saturday's action at the three-eighths-mile oval features the resumption of the DIRTcar Racing-sanctioned Southwest Dirt Racing Association (SWDRA) Super Late Model Series by DQ, which has already contested two competitive events in 2009 and recently released an updated schedule boasting more dates than originally announced.

2009 Southwest Dirt Racing Association Super Late Model Series Schedule (updated):

March 7, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz. (Lonnie Parker Jr.)

March 14, Manzanita Speedway/Phoenix, Ariz. (Anthony Madrid)

April 4, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz.

April 10, Manzanita Speedway/Phoenix, Ariz.

May 9, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz.;

May 23, Canyon Speedway Park/Phoenix, Ariz.

May 24, Canyon Speedway Park/Phoenix, Ariz.

June 6, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz.

July 10, Great Basin Speedway/Ely, Nev. (non-points)

July 11, Great Basin Speedway/Ely, Nev. (non-points)

July 18, Prescott Valley Raceway/Prescott Valley, Ariz.

July 31, Hollywood Hills Raceway/San Felipe, N.M.

Aug. 1, Hollywood Hills Raceway/San Felipe, N.M.

Sept. 5, Canyon Speedway Park/Phoenix, Ariz.

Sept. 6, Canyon Speedway Park/Phoenix, Ariz.

Sept. 19, Prescott Valley Raceway/Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Oct. 3, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz.;

Oct. 31, USA Race Park/Tucson, Ariz.

UMP DIRTcar Racing:

Track Spotlight - Macon Speedway: The venerable Macon (Ill.) Speedway will swing open its gates for the 2009 season this Saturday night (April 4) with the second edition of the ‘Spring Fling.'

The special lidlifter at the one-fifth-mile oval boasts increased payouts for UMP DIRTcar Late Models and UMP DIRTcar Modifieds. Also on the card will be UMP DIRTcar action for Sportsman, Street Stocks and 4-Cylinder Hornets.

Gates open on Saturday at 5 p.m., with qualifying set for 7 p.m. and racing action kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 at the gate and kids 12 and under are free.

For more information, visit Macon Speedway on the web at www.maconracing.com

Tour Time: UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model racers have a new tour to chase in 2009.

Under the direction of Farmer City Raceway/Lincoln Speedway promoters Don and Bonny Hammer, the Monster Midwest Series will provide a points-chasing option for racers in the central Illinois area. Currently 22 events at 13 different tracks are scheduled, with two additional dates still to be announced.

After a week-long Monster Midwest Series organized by the Hammers in late-May 2008 proved successful (Kevin Weaver of Gibson City, Ill., emerged as the champion), the concept was expanded to a full tour running from April through October. The Monster Midwest Series kicks off with a $5,000-to-win special on April 24 at Kankakee (Ill.) County Speedway and concludes with a two-day finale paying $10,000 to win on Oct. 23-24 at Lincoln Speedway.

“This is something that's needed in this area,” said Don Hammer, who has attempted to schedule all the tour's events at tracks located within a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bloomington, Ill. “It's going to bring good cars to the tracks and give the fans real exciting shows.”

Tracks set to host Monster Midwest Series events include Farmer City, Lincoln, Kankakee, Shepp's Speedway in Alexander, Ill., Peoria (Ill.) Speedway, La Salle (Ill.) Speedway, Charleston (Ill.) Speedway, Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell, Ind., Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill., Fairbury (Ill.) American Legion Speedway, Highland (Ill.) Speedway, Quincy (Ill.) Raceways and Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill.

Hammer said events will pay $2,000 to win. A $15,000 points fund has been established with the champion receiving $5,000 and a set of Dyer's heads, and the top 10 drivers in the points standings will receive $100 in show-up money at each stop of the tour.

Drivers already showing interest in the Monster Midwest Series include Weaver, two-time defending UMP DIRTcar national champion Dennis Erb Jr., Jason Feger, Steve Sheppard Jr., Jason McBride, Mike Mataragas, Daren Friedman, Ryan Unzicker, Michael Kloos and Frank Heckenast Jr.

2009 Monster Midwest Series Schedule:

April 24, Kankakee (Ill.) County Speedway ($5,000 to win)

April 26 Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

May 26, Shepp's Speedway/Alexander, Ill. ($2,000)

May 27, Peoria (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

May 28, LaSalle (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

May 29, Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway ($2,000)

May 30, TBA; May 31, Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

July 23, Charleston (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

July 24, Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway ($2,000)

July 25, Kamp Motor Speedway/Boswell, Ind. ($2,000)

July 26, Vermilion County Speedway/Danville, Ill. ($2,000)

Aug. 15, Fairbury (Ill.) American Legion Speedway ($2,000)

Aug. 22, Highland (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

Aug. 23, Quincy (Ill.) Raceways ($2,000)

Aug. 29, Kamp Motor Speedway/Boswell, Ind. ($2,000)

Aug. 30, TBA; Sept. 4, Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway ($5,000)

Sept. 6, Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000);

Sept. 18, Tri-City Speedway/Pontoon Beach, Ill. ($2,000)

Sept. 26, Kamp Motor Speedway/Boswell, Ind. ($2,000)

Sept. 27, LaSalle (Ill.) Speedway (tentative - $2,000)

Oct. 3, Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway ($2,000)

Oct. 23-24, Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway ($10,000)

DIRTcar Racing NorthEast:

Track Spotlight – Black Rock Speedway: With a wet month of March finally behind race teams, April now stands to officially open competition towards the crowning of the overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Champions in 2009.

For the second straight year, Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman title contenders will begin their quest at Black Rock Speedway in Dundee, N.Y., this weekend, visiting the four-tenths-mile oval this Saturday (April 4).

Sign-in for this Saturday's Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman event at Black begins at 8 a.m., with practice following from 10-11:30 a.m. DIRTcar Sportsman will qualify for the event that has heat racing scheduled for 1 p.m. Admission through the front gate is $15.

Mr. DIRTcar Schedules: DIRTcar Racing Northeast officials recently released Mr. DIRTcar Series schedules for the 358-Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions. Complete schedules for all divisions of Mr. DIRTcar Series competition can be found by logging on to DIRTcarmembers.com or DIRTcar.com.

Summer Sensation: A $20,000-to-win Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series 100-lap spectacular for big-block Modifieds scheduled for Sun., July 19, will cap three days of racing, concerts, fireworks, camping, infield parking and the best food in central New York. Big-Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, Street Stocks and Pro Late Models all will take center stage during the monster mid-summer event, which runs from July 17-19.

“Super DIRT Week remains the greatest autumn attraction and All-Star Weekend is on the brink of becoming the biggest spectacle of the entire summer to showcase short-track stars in our region,” said Cayuga County Fair Speedway General Manager Jack Deery. “With a posted purse in the neighborhood of $100,000, this is certainly a destination event like no other for fans and racers to mark on their calendars.”

The DIRTcar All-Star Weekend launches Fri., July 17, with big-block Modified practice and title events for DIRTcar Street Stocks and CRSA (Capital Region Sprint Agency) 305 Sprints. The Saturday program is highlighted by a $3,000-to-win, 50-lap Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series preliminary event, with 2008 track and series champion big-block drivers also contending in a unique ‘Challenge of Champions' dash. The event culminates Sunday with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series ‘DIRTcar All-Star 100' boasting a whopping $20,000 on top and $1,000 to take the green.

For all the latest DIRTcar Racing news and information, visit DIRTcar.com. If you're a member or would like to become a member, visit DIRTcarMembers.com.

Yes, we are rained out for 4-3 practice night. Hopefully we'll get off to a great start next week for L&M Performance Night, Late Models $2000 to win, plus all regular classes!!

We also want to welcome our newest sponsor of our Street Stock Class, US Race Gear!!. You can find what they have to offer by clicking on their link on our home page or going to www.usracegear.com Please support those who support our sport!!

I have heard from some that they haven't got the schedule yet, so I am going to send it out again just in case you didn't get it before. This is the condensed version just showing we race every Friday night, except our special Holman Motors GMC Chevette special along with fireworks by Phantom Fireworks on SATURDAY July 4th, and then all our special shows!!

So thanks to all our sponsors and we look forward to a Mighty Fine 2009!! Hope to see you all next week!!

MRP

DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region News: With Updated Schedule In Place, SWDRA Super Late Model Series Resumes Saturday At Tucson's USA Race Park

CONCORD, NC – April 2, 2009 – Beginning this Saturday night (April 4) at USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz., the battle for the 2009 DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region Super Late Model Region championship will really heat up.

With the recent news that Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz., was sold by its owners and will cease operation after an April 9-11 weekend of racing, SWDRA officials huddled with other track promoters to replace the tour's planned dates at Manzanita and add additional stops to the 2009 series. The SWDRA schedule now shows 16 points races at five different tracks in Arizona and New Mexico, including a last-hurrah on the Manzanita half-mile on Fri., April 10, as part of the speedway's farewell weekend.

The updated SWDRA schedule provides more points-earning opportunities for DIRTcar Racing Southwest Region Super Late Model drivers, who are poised to race for a share of a UMP DIRTcar Racing points fund that topped $200,000 in 2008. All of this year's SWDRA tour events will be sanctioned by DIRTcar Racing – the brand name for the sanctioning body run by the World Racing Group of Concord, N.C. – and offer UMP DIRTcar Racing points toward the Southwest Region and national standings.

Fourteen points race remain on the 2009 SWDRA slate, which kicked off last month with events on March 7 at USA Race Park (won by Lonnie Parker Jr. of El Mirage, Ariz.) and March 14 on Manzanita's inner one-third-mile oval (won by DIRTcar Modified standout Anthony Madrid of Phoenix).

In addition to the April 10 event at Manzanita, new dates that didn't appear on the original SWDRA schedule include May 9 and Oct. 31 at USA Race Park; holiday weekend doubleheaders on May 23-24 and Sept. 5-6 at Canyon Speedway Park on the north side of Phoenix; July 18 at Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway; and a two-day special on July 31-Aug. 1 at Hollywood Hills Raceway in San Felipe, N.M., that will see teams compete for an increased purse. Originally-announced events that remain on the SWDRA sked include April 4, June 6 and Oct. 3 at USA Race Park and Sept. 19 at Prescott Valley.

A two-day event on July 10-11 at Great Basin Speedway in Ely, Nev., is also listed on the SWDRA schedule, but the doubleheader will not offer tour points. The program is part of the DIRTcar Western Allstars Late Model Series, so Southwest drivers with DIRTcar Racing memberships can receive pit-admission discounts and insurance coverage if they attend.

“We're certainly disappointed to lose a historic track like Manzanita Speedway,” said SWDRA representative Kyle Porter. “But after the news of the track's sale broke, we opened lines of communication with other track promoters and with their cooperation we've been able to provide the Southwest's dirt Late Model teams an even stronger schedule.

“There's been strong car counts and a very positive vibe on both sides of the fence at the first two SWDRA events of the season, and we're expecting to ride that optimism throughout an exciting year of racing.”

Brad Williams of Tucson, Ariz., leads the SWDRA points standings entering this Saturday night's action, but he's still searching for his first win of 2009.

Parker, who has won the last five SWDRA points championships, won the season opener but followed that with a rough night at Manzanita. He was involved in two accidents on Manzy's one-third-mile oval and didn't finish the feature, leaving him in a tie for second in the points standings.

The Tucson event is also expected to include DIRTcar Modified standouts R.C. Whitwell of Tucson (driving the T-Mac Pipe Construction No. 96T) and Jeremy Thornton of Tucson (in Lonnie Parker Sr.'s machine); Terry Belcher Jr. of Phoenix, who has contended for victory in both races run this season before experiencing mechanical trouble; and Tommy Hussak III of Picacho, Ariz., who will bring out a new car to replace the Late Model he flipped in the season opener at USA Race Park.

Additional info on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing is available at www.DIRTcar.com.

2009 Southwest Dirt Racing Association Super Late Model Series Schedule (updated)

Newberrytown, PA (April 2, 2009) – On-track action returns to SSP this weekend with an open practice session on the big track on Saturday, April 4. The gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost will be $12.00 per pit pass (ages 14 & older). There will be no per car charge (as with the Wednesday night Test & Tunes). Grandstand admission is free to the public.

Earlier in the afternoon on Saturday the first open practice will take place at the “Outback Track” for quarter midgets and go karts. The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with open practice from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. After a successful year in 2008, SSP is ready to kick off a full season of racing at the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 17.

Then on Wednesday night, April 8, the first midweek tuning session of the season will be held on April 8. There will be 14 Wednesday Night Test & Tune Practices scheduled throughout 2009 open to any type of full size racecar and any smaller car that is currently scheduled at SSP in 2009 for the Big Track. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps of Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.