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December

SPRINGFIELD, MO (December 28, 2011) - Officials at the "Quick-Quarter" of the Springfield Raceway will be sanctioned again in 2012 by the USRA for the A-Mod class after a very strong 2011 season.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (Dec. 23, 2011) – Preparations continue for the first “Break Ice not Hearts 50” at Lee County Speedway. The event is scheduled to hit the likely froze speedway, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

WHEATLAND, MO (December 23, 2011) - Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway and the United States Racing Association (USRA) announced today that the USRA will sanction the the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds as part of the weekly Saturday night program for 2012.

TULSA, Okla. (December 23, 2011) – The qualifying night assignments for the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway have been set, as the January 10-14 mega-event caps off the bowl season. 

LaMONTE, MO (December 22, 2011) - L A Raceway is entering its tenth year of racing and we are very excited to announce that our A Modifieds will be sanctioned with USRA in 2012.

UMP  (December 22, 2011) - DIRTcar announced today that Dominator Race Products has become the exclusive molded plastic nose supplier for DIRTcar sanctioned UMP Modified competition, effective immediately.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (December 22, 2011) - Before a packed house, Officials honored their top drivers from the Springfield Raceway for the outstanding 2011 Racing season along with several other awards and a host of giveaways.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (December 22, 2011) - Today the Knoxville Raceway announced that it has created an ambassador program that will assist in marketing events hosted at the historic Knoxville Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (December 22, 2011) - Following the completion of the twin 2012 Knoxville World Challenge qualifiers in New Zealand at the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland and the Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North.

PEORIA, IL (December 21, 2011) - The staff and management of Peoria Speedway would like to wish all of our fans, staff members, sponsors and competitors a safe and happy holiday season. As we close out 2011, planning is underway at theFarmington Roadquarter-mile oval for the 2012 racing season.

VINTON, Iowa (December 21, 2011) - IMCA has reached a mutual agreement with series founder Bucky Doren to administer the Hawkeye Dirt Tour next season.

VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 21) – Twenty dates at 13 different race tracks make up the 2012 schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series.

SPRINGFIELD, MO - (December 21, 2011) - It is the biggest indoor winter event in the state of Missouri as the 2012 edition of the Indoor winter Nationals is coming to the Springfield Arena on Feb 3rd and 4th in Springfield, Mo.

WINSTON, MO (December 20, 2011) - A track owners job is never done even during the off season just ask I-35 Speedway owners Mike and Kyle Johnson. Not only did they run for seats on the C.A.R.B. board and win they also have been hard at work this offseason to ensure the fans get what they pay their hard earned dollar for at I-35 Speedway and thats the best entertainment around.  

LEBANON, MO (December 20, 2011) - The 2nd annual Monster Energy Mad Dog Demo Derby is coming to Lebanon's Cowan Civic Center on Sat evening January 14th.

ROLAND, Iowa (Dec. 20) – IMCA drivers Mike Hagen and Jeremy Embrey will have the opportunity to attend Bob Harris Enterprises-conducted race tech info dirt chassis seminars.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2011) – With new ownership comes new ideas and new events, and the first new event to be held at Lee County Speedway will come Feb. 11, 2012.

GREENWOOD, Neb. (December 19, 2011) - I-80 Speedway will be hosting the 2nd Annual Silver Dollar Nationals, July 20-21, 2012, featuring Super Late Models and the United States Modified Touring Series.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 19, 2011) – The first “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series” program of 2012 will take place on Thursday, January 19, at the National Sprint Car Museum and it will feature veteran sprint car owner Lonny Parsons.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (December 19, 2011) - If you purchase a 2012 U.M.P. License at the show, you will have your name entered into drawings for $125.00 CASH to the winner, two drawings will be held each day of the show!…. Plan on getting your license while you are at the Expo! You could end up one of the lucky cash prize winners and get your license paid for!

QUINCY, IL (December 18, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has added the sanctioned UMP Late Models for the 2012.

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Dec. 18) – Two regulars on the track at Jackson County Speedway will be in charge of Saturday night race programs in Maquoketa starting in 2012.

DU QUOIN, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2011) - The start of the indoor season of Midget racing couldn't have had a more exciting finish as the 2nd annual Battle at the Center took place on Saturday night on the Mini Magic Mile.

(Bill W) December 17, 2011 – The inaugural Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series season presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) is in the books, and champion, Jerrod Hull, will be reaping more rewards in January.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (December 16, 2011) - With 2012 just over two weeks away, the new management at Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa, released its tentative 2012 schedule today.

VINTON, Iowa (December 16, 2011) - New cylinder head and intake options have been announced for drivers in three IMCA divisions in 2012.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Dec. 16) – Mach-1 Sport Compacts become the fifth IMCA division running weekly at Marshalltown Speedway starting in 2012.

BEATRICE, Neb. (Dec. 16) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars are back on Friday night programs at Beatrice Speedway beginning next season.

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Dec. 16) – Two regulars on the track at Jackson County Speedway will be in charge of Saturday night race programs in Maquoketa starting in 2012.

VINTON, Iowa (December 15, 2011) - More than $60,000 in contingency awards will go to IMCA drivers, based on their participation in sign-up programs or having met other requirements unique to individual programs in 2011.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Dec. 15) – Holley Performance paid $5,700 in cash bonuses, in addition to giving a generous number of product awards, to top eligible drivers in four IMCA divisions this season. 

TULSA, Okla.  (December 14, 2011) – With the December 15 pre-entry discount deadline just one day away, the official entry count for the upcoming 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway broke through the 200 barrier on Wednesday. 

BOONE, Iowa (Dec. 14) – IMCA drivers competing with Bushore Racing Enterprises-made transmissions re­ceived $1,500 in cash bonuses following the conclusion of the 2011 point season. 


Racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Dec. 13) – A new era begins at Southern Iowa Speedway next season, with four IMCA divisions headlining regular Wednesday night race programs. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks all return to the half-mile dirt oval after an eight-year absence while Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods will make their debut at Oskaloosa in 2012.

(Bill W) December 12, 2011 – Brian Brown Racing has entered a multi-year partnership with Casey’s General Stores!  Driver, Brian Brown, of Grain Valley, Missouri couldn’t be happier, as Casey’s will be a major partner in 2012 and beyond.


Can he do it again??????The Chili Bowl is just around the corner,
 so make the trip and enjoy a race that’s is totally fun and is a huge event, that for the last 26 years has marked the beginning of the racing season in America…Photo by Dave Hill

TULSA, Okla.  (December 9, 2011) – The days are ticking away to the biggest racing event of the year, and with that the first glimpse of the entry list for the upcoming 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals is now available for all to see. 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 8) – Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series released a tentative schedule of events for the 2012 racing season today at the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis.

WHEATLAND, MO (December 6, 2011) - 2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Season Passes are on sale now. Different pricing options are available for seniors and adults.

 


November

MOBERLY, MO (November 28, 2011) - 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri is available for lease for the 2012 season on a signed lease as not only a racetrack, but as an entertainment facility and on an annual arrangement.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA    (November 28, 2011)  - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be taking it’s Eagle Motorsports/Don Ott Racing Engines number 9 raffle (sprint) car to this weekend’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (November 23, 2011) - The staff at the Springfield Raceway are ready to close out the 2011 Stock Racing season Saturday with the running of the 5th Annual Turkey classic at the Quick-Quarter of the High Banked dirttrack located at Westgate Avenue.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 22, 2011) - As Homestead, Florida, begins to return to normal following this past weekend’s NASCAR point title fight, won by three-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart, the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa, prepares to do just that in a little over one month as its ultra-successful “Salute to Champion Tony Stewart” exhibit will close at the end of the year.

(Bill W) November 19, 2011 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 19 at the Grand Ballroom in the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa. Headlining the night's events were an assortment of items for the competitors in addition to their prize money.


Hines, Bacon, and Shuman Top Three NON WING were feature winners Friday Night. The 44th Annual Western World Wing and Non-Wing Sprint Car Championships features 3 nights of Action Packed Racing by the best in the sport at USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona.
More Photos Here

VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 18) – Sunoco Race Fuels made perfect attendance pay off in the form of $400 bonuses for five IMCA Late Model drivers following the 2011 Deery Brothers Summer Series.


Bone’s silver anniversary campaign nets USRA RHS Modified National Championship
 Photo by
Michael Roth

 

PEA RIDGE, Ark. (Nov. 18) – In his 25th year of racing, Johnny Bone Jr. of Pea Ridge, Ark., put together a career year on the dirt tracks during the 2011 season. He didn't break his personal season wins record, but his 22 feature wins in 44 starts against some big fields and stiff comeptition was remarkable and earned the 45-year-old the title of USRA RHS Modified National Champion.

VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 18) – Bonuses totaling $6,500 will be paid by GM Performance Parts, to IMCA SportMod drivers competing with crate engines who won local track titles this season.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 17, 2011) – The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to announce the preliminary list of contingency prizes and ‘early bird’ prizes for its ninth biennial Sprint Car Raffle, this time featuring a brand-new winged 410-cubic-inch Don Ott-powered Eagle Motorsports sprint car as the grand prize.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (November 17, 2011) - With only 1 week before the running of the O'Reilly AutoParts Turkey Classic presented by Bad Boy Mowers at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Mo., the staff thought they would rewind to the running of last season's 2010 edition.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (November 15, 2011)  -  Lyme, Connecticut, artist Cynthia Bourbeau traveled to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville this week with just one goal in mind… to hang her latest painting entitled “Fifty Years of Sprint Car Racing Legends at the Knoxville Nationals” in the non-profit museum.


After 2 years of rebuilding the original #49 Morris-Swanson sprints has arrived back in Knoxville… The car driven by Dick Morris was campaigned at Knoxville as well as tracks in Nebraska , So. Dakota, and Minnesota until a career ending crash at Knoxville…Morris found his car in a heap in California and transported it back to his home in Missouri for a meticulous make over…If you’re looking something to do head to the Nationals Sprint Car Hall of Fame and check out this along with all the cars… Don’t forget that the time is growing short to view the 6 Championship cars of Tony Stewart as they will be leaving on Dec. 31st… Photo by Dave Hill

NORFOLK, Neb. (Nov. 11) – A new chapter will be written in the already thick history book at Riviera Race­way next season, when three IMCA sanctioned divisions join regular weekly race programs.

WINSTON, MO I-35 (November 11, 2011) - I-35 Speedway is proud to announce that Karen Darling will be taking over the duties of race director and head scorekeeper for the upcoming 2012 race season. Karen brings 35 years experience and a great reputation in motorsports.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (November 10, 2011) - Springfield Raceway owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland have announced the payout and rules information for the upcoming 4th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Turkey Claasic presented by Bad Boy Mowers at the Quick-Quarter on Sat November 26th in Springfield, Mo.


Shane Hmiel (midget car owner) along his good friend and Gold Crown Midget Natls winner, Levi Jones share a moment after winning the event, and out of the thousands of images I have taken during this 2011 racing season, this is one of the those FEEL GOOD images that makes us think and wonder, and pray that Shane is back into the racing world and doing well with his comeback. Dennis Krieger Imagery

LEBANON, MO (November 10, 2011) - The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality released its tentative 13-race schedule for the 2012 racing season of the super late model series, which will include a return to the 3/8-mile, high-banked asphalt oval at Lebanon I-44 Speedway on Saturday, September 29.  

MINOT, N.D. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Nodak Speedway will open the pit gates for a fourth IMCA division next season.

WHEATLAND, MO (November 10, 2011) - Saturday, Lucas Oil Speedway put the wraps on the 2011 race season with the annual banquet. With nearly 200 in attendance, each driver in the top ten in each weekly championship class was recognized.


October


Sammy Swindell captured his second STN title by topping Saturday night's 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires championship finale at Little Rock, Arkansas' I-30 Speedway. (Tim Aylwin photo)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 29, 2011) – It had been more than 20 years since his first dose of STN glory, but Sammy Swindell finally became the event’s fourth multi-time champion by taking the $15,000 winner’s share in Saturday night’s 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires 40-lap championship finale atop the high-banked, ¼-mile I-30 Speedway clay oval.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 29, 2011) - Racing on a flawless track, Larry Campbell jumped to the lead at the drop of the green flag and led every lap to score the 1st Annual Boogerman win Saturday at the Springfield Raceway.

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 21) – If Saturday’s King of America Modified Nationals finale is anything like the qualifying features the last three nights, Humboldt Speedway fans are in for a legendary battle that will be talked about for years to come.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (October 21, 2011)  -  “DVD Mania” has hit the museum store at the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame as many new racing videos have arrived in time for the 2011 holiday season. 

WAYCROSS, GA (October 21, 2011) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have released the 2012 racing schedule.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (Oct. 21, 2011) – Lee County Speedway will continue its long standing connection with IMCA under new owners Dave and Yvonne Sapp, and with that the track announces today that all five classes will be IMCA sanctioned in 2012.


Former Lee County Speedway owner Terry Hoenig (left) congratulates new LCS owner Dave Sapp after the pair reached a deal for the sale of the racetrack Thursday evening.

DONNELLSON, IA (October 20, 2011) - A deal was reached Thursday evening for the purchase of Lee County Speedway, Inc, which operates a weekly racing program at the Lee County Fairgrounds, in Donnellson, Iowa.

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 19) – Four days after celebrating his 21st birthday, Ryan Gustin was the man of honor again Wednesday night after he thrilled the Humboldt Speedway fans with a late-race pass of Terry Phillips to score the win on Allen’s Automotive Qualifying Night at the inaugural King of America Modified Nationals.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 19, 2011) – Tomorrow night’s “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series” program at the National Sprint Car Museum, will feature Knoxville Raceway's new general manager and promoter Toby Kruse, who will be talking with Knoxville Raceway announcer Tony Bokhoven, and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum's executive director Bob Baker.

HIGHLAND, IL (October 19) - While the racing season at the Highland Speedway has just concluded, Promoter Scott Kuhn is busy making preparations for the 2012 season. Changes are coming to the Speedway, and the first to be announced is in the Sportsmen Division.

BARTLEVILLE, OK (October 19, 2011)  - After being off the last several weeks, the Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply Show Me Racin Series will return in a big way as part of the 32nd Annual Spooker, held at Sonny Davis' Tri State Speedway in Pocola, OK. 


Dustin Griffin of Camp Point, IL is the 2011 UMP DIRTCar Pro Late Model National Champion. Griffin beat out Nick Bauman of New Berlin, Ill., who ended with 1,470 points. Griffin won 22 UMP features this season.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 15, 2011) - Current RHS USRA National modified point leader Johnny Bone Jr had a tough decision for Sat.

WEST PLAINS, MO (October 16, 2011) - The Lucas Oil MLRA put the wraps on the 2011 season Saturday night at West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO. Billy Moyer repeated his Friday night performance

OSKALOOSA, IA (October 15, 2011) - Checkers wave for Vanderbeek, Wood, Carter, Bonnett at 25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

PONTOON BEACH, IL (October 15, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night October 15.

OSKALOOSA, IA (October 14, 2011) - The final weekend of action kicked off Friday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway with 167 drivers and cars packing the pit area for the opening night of the 25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge.

WEST PLAINS, MO (October 14, 2011) - Billy Moyer passed polesitter Jesse Stovall on lap 5, and led the remaining 25 laps to score his 37th career Lucas Oil MLRA win.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (October 14, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night October 14.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA - October 14, 2011 - The Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, the Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, and the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 13, 2011) - Sat Evening October 29th will feature the 3rd event of the Springfield Raceway Final 4 for 2011 as the Race Bros Farm And Home Supply Show-Me Racin Series will go head-to-head against the Crawdad's Classic Gourmet Hot Sauce ULMA Late Models

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 12) – More than $50,000 is up for grabs this weekend as the Mahaska County Monster comes to life for the 25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.

WEST PLAINS, MO (October 12, 2011) - The 2011 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion will be crowned this weekend, as one of the most anticipated events on the season schedule takes place at West Plains Motor Speedway.

(Bill W) October 11, 2011 – Austin McCarl’s last ride was one that went upside down at Huset’s Speedway.  On Saturday night, he was able to put that behind him with a strong second place run after a duel with Gregg Bakker in JSTS action at the Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, Minnesota.

LITTLE ROCK, AR (October 12, 2011) – With the pre-entry discount deadline for the upcoming 24th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires at I-30 Speedway just a few short days away, a small sampling of the early entries serves as an enticing indicator of the unparalleled pool of talent that will once again descend upon Little Rock, AR, in just two more weeks. 

QUINCY, IL (October 11, 2011) - 12 year-old, Jake Griffin may not have won the championship, for which he had hoped, but he still finished an impressive second in the final ULMA Late Model Series standings. 

WESTVILLE, OK (October 11, 2011) - Jason Hughes raced his way to his 15th triumph of the 2011 season on Saturday night in his #12 West Siloam Pawn/Gressel Racing/Hughes/Mullins Race Engines Open Wheel Modified with a victory at Outlaw Motor Speedway.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 11) - Due to the popular response with the GM Performance 602 Crate motor and Reliable Chevrolet Bonus money in the B-Mods at Springfield Raceway.

(Bill W) October 11, 2011 – Terry McCarl and the rest of the family put in a weekend of 360 racing.  They raced with the ASCS-Warriors region in Grain Valley, Missouri and the JSTS in Kasson, Minnesota.

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 10) –- Reserved seating tickets are still available for fans wanting to lay claim to the best seats in the house when the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., hosts the inaugural King of America Modified Nationals, Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 19-22.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 11, 2011) – “Introducing… Toby Kruse” will be this month’s Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series program at the National Sprint Car Museum on Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 11, 2011) - Its time for the high paying, always exciting Octoberfast Presented by Bordertown Casino Sat night October 15th at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway as both fans and drivers will benefit from this popular event.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 10, 2011) - Today the Knoxville Raceway released its 2012 schedule of events, which is set to include 32 race nights. The 2012 schedule features events for Sprint Cars, Late Model Cars, Modified Cars and AMA Flat Track Motorcycles.


Levy Jones celebrates with car owner Shane Hmiel after taking his 14th place starting position and turning into a $10,000 dollar payday at the 3rd annual Gold Crown Midget Nationals at Tri-City Speedway(IL). Jones kind of had an unfair advantage after winning the 410ci non-wing sprint feature just before the start of the Midget feature. Photo by R.J. Brown
 

PONTOON BEACH, IL (October 8, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night October 8.

LEBANON, MO (October 8, 2011) - The Lebanon Midway Speedway concluded the 2011 season Sat night with the running of the Fall Brawl as over 100 race teams competed in this weekends action.

MOBERLY, MO (October 7) - Results from Night 1 - Moberly Fall Nationals

TOPEKA, KS (October 7) - On the 2nd night of the Capital City Clash at Heartland Park Topeka, the excitement went out at a fever pitch. Several modifieds showed back up for night 2, and they were ready to do whatever it would take to get to the front of the field.

TOPEKA, KS (October 7) - After leading the first 13 laps of Saturday's Lucas Oil MLRA event at Heartland Park Topeka, Billy Moyer Jr. was held up in lap traffic and John Anderson took the lead on lap 14.


Danny Lasoski won Friday night's Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior season finale at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. (Joe Orth photo)

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (October 7, 2011) – Danny Lasoski made a late move around Wayne Johnson to win Friday night’s 25-lap season finale for the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region at Valley Speedway. 


Brady Bacon wins Sprint Car Feature
Dennis Krieger Imagery

PONTOON BEACH, IL (October 7, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night October 7.

LEBANON, MO (October 7, 2011) - Fall Brawl Results Night 1-Lebanon Midway Speedway

MLRA - (October 6, 2011) Topeka, KS - Billy Moyer Jr. led all 30 laps and held off a hard charging John Anderson late in the race to score his first ever Lucas Oil MLRA feature event win.


Darren Hagen continued his winning ways at Tri-City Speedways Gold Crown Nats night number 1. Hagen took the lead from Brian Clauson after a late race caution and held on to take the $3000 prize money for his efforts.
Photo by R.J. Brown

PONTOON BEACH, IL (October 6, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night October 6.

TOPEKA, KS (October 6, 2011) - Forty seven modifieds checked in to do battle on night number 1 of the Capital City Clash, but it was one that stood out in particular, Mark Dotson.

BLOOMFIELD, IA (October 6, 2011) - The Bloomfield Race Committee, on behalf of the Davis County Fair Board, is actively seeking parties that may be interested in the promotion of the Bloomfield Speedway for the purpose of Auto Racing in the year 2012 and beyond. 

2011 IMCA National Point Standings

MLRA (October 5, 2011)  - The Capital City Clash is quickly approaching! This two day event promises to be one of the best on the Lucas Oil MLRA schedule this season.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 4) – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is readying for one final blockbuster event to put the wraps on the 2011 season with as the Mahaska County Monster comes alive for the 25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.


The end of an era.....

Not only was Saturday night the last race of the season at Knoxville Raceway, it was also the final race for Race Director Ralph Capitani… Cappy has been the driving force at the track and sprint car racing in general for the past 30+ years. He will be missed by all the drivers, car owners, fans and officials…We all hope you have a GREAT time, play lots of golf and travel tons, you deserve it... But when you have time be sure to come to the track and enjoy a night without the hassles...
Photo by Dave Hill

MEMPHIS, MO (October 3, 2011) - Brandon Savage from B-47 Promotions is the new promoter at Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Missouri for the 7th Annual Memphis Nationals October 21st and 22nd.

LEBANON, MO (October 3, 2011) - The 7th annual running of the Lebanon Midway Speedway Fall Brawl is ready to roll with almost perfect weather conditions forecasted and plenty of prize money for the area's racers.

BUCKER, MO (October 3, 2011) - The Lucas Oil MLRA continues on with the Capital City Clash taking place near the end of the work week.

FARMINGTON, MO (October 1, 2011) – On a very cool evening at St Francois County Raceway the action was very hot. Tim Montgomery, Fredericktown, MO, made it to the top of the charts in the 15th running of the Queens Roayle.

WARRENSBURG, MO (October 1, 2011) - For the last 18 years, drivers have pulled through the pit gates at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in search of big-money wins and bragging rights to say they claimed a feature win at the speedway against the best competition with high stakes on the line.


Ryan Broughton brought his Henchcraft Chassis, Guhl Motors Mini-sprint all the way from OHIO to visit the high banks of Peoria Speedway (IL) and decided to pay for the trip by taking the feature win in the Mini-Sprint division of the 1st annual Al Archdale Memorial. Photo by R.J. Brown

EAST MOLINE, IL (October 1, 2011) - Saturday the Quad City Speedway hosted the Showtime Custom Graphics/Aaron’s Affordable Towing Gary Reinhart Memorial race for the IMCA Modified division. 

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2011) - Brett Anderson won the Charlene Meents Memorial and Brad Loyet finished 13th driving with a flat tire to take his second straight championship Saturday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 1, 2011) - Current MLRA Super Late model Point leader John Anderson swapped the top spot with rookie Contender RC Whitwell 3 different times before edging away late in the feature to place his name as the list of Larry Phillips Memorial.


“The Real Deal” Don O’Neal wins 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals!

KNOXVILLE, IA (October 1, 2011) – Martinsville, Indiana’s Don O’Neal had not been to Knoxville Raceway since 2004 when he was injured here, but the wait was worth it.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 1, 2011) - John Anderson swapped the top spot with RC Whitwell three times Saturday night en route to his first ever win at the Springfield Raceway in Lucas Oil MLRA competition.


Stock Car Winner is: #11w, Gerald Wahwahsuck
Photo credit to:  PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (October 1, 2011) - Season number four is in the books for Mike and Kyle Johnson, owners of I-35 Speedway LLC. A huge successful season started with the USMTS and tonight it ended with the 1st ever McCarthy Auto Group Show-Me Spectacular.

 


September

LEBANON, MO (September 30, 2011) - In preparing for the 6th Anuual Midway Fall Brawl,the Lebanon Midway Speedway held a tune-up night of exciting racing action as 2 of the areas top winners this season Sundance Keepper and Shawn Strong added victories to an incredible race season while Justin Comer captured a last minute win in the Legend Cars.


Birkhofer Grabs Friday Prelim and Saturday’s Pole as well.

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 30) – Brian Birkhofer, the 2007 over-all winner of this event, captured the Friday night Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals feature event and in so doing accrued the top points for preliminary racing action. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 30, 2011) – Today’s eighth annual Knoxville Late Model Auction, which benefits both the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame, features over sixty autographed items from such motorsports superstars as Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Richard Petty, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Ken Schrader and many, many others.



Sport Modified Winner is: #7, Carter Vandenberg, Oskaloosa, Ia
Photo credit to:  PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (September 30, 2011) - A good field of cars packed the pits for night number 1 at I-35 Speedway for the first ever McCarthy Auto Group Show-Me Spectacular.

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Sept. 30) -- The Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., will host the inaugural King of America Modified Nationals, Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 19-22, with a whopping $15,000 going to the winner and each of the main event qualifiers pocketing a minimum $1,500.

KANKAKEE, IL (September 30, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, September 30th, 2011

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 30, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 30.

VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 30) – Drivers from seven states make up IMCA’s national championship class of 2011.


“Newport Nightmare” Jimmy Owens Captures Late Model
Nationals Night #1!

KNOXVILLE, IA. (September 29, 2011) – Jimmy Owens of Newport, Indiana snatched the win in the opening night of the 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Thursday night at the Knoxville Raceway. 

(Bill W) September 28, 2011 – History will be made this Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois. 

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 28, 2011) - The Marion County Fair Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Toby Kruse has been hired as General Manager and Promoter of the Knoxville Raceway and Marion County Fair.

LEBANON, MO (September 27, 2011) - Even though the Championship Chase is over at the Lebanon Midway Speedway, fans and drivers will still see action this Friday night with Racing to start at 8PM.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 27, 2011) - The weather forecast for Knoxville, Iowa, looks pristine for this weekend's eighth annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, presented by Casey's General Stores.

(Bill W) September 27, 2011 – The VerMeer #55 worked flawlessly as Terry McCarl drove from green to checker to take the $4,000 to win Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series show last Saturday night at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.  The win was the Altoona, Iowa drivers seventh of the season.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 27) - The much awaited Larry Phillips Memorial presented by Joplin's HomePro is set to help decided some Late model Touring Series as the 2011 MARS Champion will be crowned Sat night at the Quick-Quarter while the MLRA has a new point leader in Omaha's John Anderson after his win last weekend in Nebraska as he overtakes Al Purkey.


MOWA heat race Action at 34 Raceway
Dennis Krieger Imagery

WARRENSBURG, MO (September 26, 2011) - Although the fate of a 2012 race season at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) remains uncertain, one thing is for sure, owners and promoters Earl and Susan Walls will welcome drivers and fans to their track one final time to close out an impressive 18 years of operating the facility. 

(Bill W) September 26, 2011 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team went into the Daniel McMillin/Jesse Hockett Memorial with hopes of a win.  Instead, they recorded two impressive podium finishes amongst a stout 66-car field.

QUINCY, IL (September 26, 2011) - The Quincy Raceways Hall of Fame committee announced the first members of the newly created Quincy Raceways Hall of Fame on Sunday September 25.

QUINCY, IL (September 26, 2011) - Quincy Raceways put the crown on the 2011 season during the Tom Boland Ford/Selby Implement Company Season Championship races on Sunday September 25.


WHEATLAND, Mo. (September 24, 2011) – Tim Crawley had designs of sweeping the weekend’s Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, but Eunice, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson had other ideas as he denied Crawley the top step on the podium in Saturday night’s 30-lap Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters main event at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks”. 

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 24, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 24.

 

EAST MOLINE, IL (September 24, 2011) - Saturday and Sunday the Quad City Speedway was to host the Dirt Track Classic for IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Models. 


I-35 Speedway IMCA Sport Modified Winner
#20t, Mike Tanner, Kansas City, MO

WINSTON, MO (September 24, 2011) - Double features were ran tonight in 4 of our 5 classes with four drivers repeating and we crowned our 5 track champions for the 2011 season.

FARMINGTON, MO (September 24, 2011) - The Fourth Annual Modified Mania was on tap Saturday evening at St Francois County Raceway. Previous winners Brent Thompson and Billy Smith would start the event from the front row.

WEST BURLINGTON, IA (September 24, 2011) - Joining the MOWA Sprint Car series on 34 Raceway final night of racing for the 2011 season were the Mikes Auto Parts IMCA Stock Cars and Louisa Communications/I-Wireless 4 Cylinders.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (September 24, 2011) - Night number two would bring us a lot of great racing action as we would have 7 classes in competition.


With cooler temps coming into 34 Raceway Saturday night, Terry McCarl heated up the action winning the 25 lap A-Main event and a $4000.00 payday during the Midwest Open Wheel Association's event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

(Bill W) September 24, 2011 – Terry McCarl led from green to checker to claim the Monster Energy ™ Sprint Car Series stop at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Saturday night. 

GREENWOOD, NE (September 24, 2011) - John Anderson jumped to the lead from the outside pole to score the win in the final night of the Cornhusker Classic at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE.


Jason Johnson is joined in Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters victory lane by Forrest Lucas (left), Jack Hockett (second from left) and a host of Hockett and McMillin family members after winning Saturday night's 30-lap Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial feature event at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. (Joe Orth photo)

WHEATLAND, Mo. (September 24, 2011) – Tim Crawley had designs of sweeping the weekend’s Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, but Eunice, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson had other ideas as he denied Crawley the top step on the podium in Saturday night’s 30-lap Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters main event at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks”. 

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 24, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 24.


Phillips holds off Hughes in Featherlite Fall Jamboree thriller
Mike Roth Photo

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (September 24, 2011) - A snapshot from 2009 shows Jason Hughes beating Terry Phillips to the finish line by a bumper to win the Featherlite Fall Jamboree after a pass in the final turn.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept. 24) – Opening night honors went to Andy Eckrich in Saturday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series Race of Champions at Quad City Speedway.

MACON, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2011) - Brad Loyet drove to his fourth feature victory of the season and increased his lead in the championship Saturday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Macon Speedway.


Tim Crawley broke into Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters victory lane for the first time this year by topping Friday night's 25-lap Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial feature event at Wheatland, Missouri's Lucas Oil Speedway. (Joe Orth photo)

WHEATLAND, Mo. (September 23, 2011) – Tim Crawley of Benton, AR, has taken an apparent liking to Lucas Oil Speedway as he broke into Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National victory lane for the first time this season in Friday night’s 25-lap Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial preliminary feature event. 

GREENWOOD, NE (September 23) - Kyle Berck passed Jason Rauen on lap 9 and never looked back, as he cruised to his first Lucas Oil MLRA win of the season Friday night, in the Cornhusker Classic, at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 23, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 23.

KANKAKEE, IL (September 23, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, September 23

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 23) – With two consecutive USRA RHS Modified track championships under his belt, Jason Cummins knows his way around the Deer Creek Speedway as well as anybody.

FARLEY, IA (September 23) - Farley Speedway is pleased to announce a first time ever $10,000 to win 200 Lap GOBBLER Enduro to be held November 13, 2011 on the 3/8 mile track.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 22) – Opening night of the 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree Thursday ended the same way it did the last time the United States Modified Touring Series tackled the Deer Creek Speedway: with Brad Waits in the winner’s circle.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 22, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 22.

(Bill W) September 21, 2011 – A great weekend is in store for sprint car fans in the Midwest!  Two shows featuring $4,000 to win main events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, and it looks like the weatherman will be cooperating!   

LA SALLE, IL (September 21, 2011) - The Road to Knoxville for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series gets an early start with a special Tuesday Night, September 27th appearance at La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL.

LEBANON, MO (September 21) - The popular Legend Cars have been added to the remaining 3 Friday Night events at the Lebanon Midway Speedway starting this Friday Night Sept 23rd.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 21, 2011) – At 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, in its second floor theater, the National Sprint Car Museum will host a 90-minute “Late Model 101” forum, featuring two related programs.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Sept. 21) – IMCA Modified features tote $1,000 top checks on both nights of Marshalltown Speedway’s Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24 Havoc on the High Banks special.


After racing the whole Deery Bros Summer Series event, 2nd generation driver, Colby Springsteen pulls off his very first career IMCA Late Model Deery Brothers Summer Series Feature win at the famous Boone Super Nationals a couple weeks ago, it was far one of the best wins in Colby's young career. Bend by Dennis Krieger Imagery

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept. 20) – A pair of $5,000 prizes are on the line when Quad City Speedway hosts the final event of the silver anniversary Deery Brothers Summer Series this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25.

WHEATLAND, MO (September 20, 2011) - With the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National championship points race tightening up, the series ventures to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO, for the Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial event this weekend.

MACON, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2011) - Brad Loyet has taken a 10-point lead over Nick Knepper for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series championship with two events remaining, Saturday (Sept. 24) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway and Oct. 1 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill. 

(Bill W) September 20, 2011 – The two-day Daniel McMillin/Jesse Hockett Memorial blasts into action this Friday and Saturday night at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri, and Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team will be ready! 

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 19) – The undisputed marquee event for America’s most talented Modified drivers on dirt kicks off this Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., with practice night for the 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 19) – Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. TICKETS: Fan may purchase tickets online at www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling toll-free 877-DCS-RACE with questions or to buy tickets in advance to save time and money.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 19) – 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree Pre-entered drivers as of Sept. 19, showing car number, driver and hometown:

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 19) – USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship Schedules of Events

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 19, 2011) - On Saturday, September 24, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville will participate in the seventh annual Museum Day. 

NEWTON, IA (September 19, 2011) - Iowa Speedway is pleased to announce its 2012 schedule, which gives fans the opportunity to witness five exhilarating race weekends.

LEBANON, MO (September 19, 2011) - Friday Night the Lebanon Midway Speedway will crown its 2011 season champions as the Speedway holds the Season Championship Races in all 5 classes.

QUINCY, IL (September 18, 2011) - Mother Nature brought some much needed rain to the Quincy area on Sunday September 18 forcing Quincy Raceways to reschedule the final night of point’s racing to Sunday September 25.

PEORIA, IL (September 17, 2011) - Ray Bollinger capitalized on a fading Gary Cook, Jr. and won his 2nd straight UMP “Illinois State Championship Super Mod 100” and the $3,000 first prize Saturday night at Peoria Speedway.

FARLEY, Iowa (Sept. 17) – Mark Elliott took the lead on lap 14 and fendered the rest of the IMCA Modified field for the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour feature win at Farley Speedway.


Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa won the IMCA Sport Mod feature at Donnellson. Cayden has won 27 features in 2011

DONNELLSON, IA (September 17, 2011) - Results from the Steve Kirchner Memorial IMCA Sport Mod Showdown

MAQUOKETA, IA (September 17, 2011) - Once again it was time for Cheater’s Night at Jackson County Speedway Saturday and once again Bob Dominacki won. 

PEVELY, MO (Sept. 17, 2011) – Josh Richards continued his assault on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series record book and the top spot in the points standings – with a convincing victory in Saturday night’s 29th annual Pepsi Nationals at I-55 Raceway.

(Bill W) September 17, 2011 – Jerrod Hull led from green to checker to capture his fourth career Tom Knowles Memorial win, and his fourth Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series win of 2011. 

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 17, 2011) - One night after flipping violently at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, Steve Kinser was back in victory lane for the 9th time as he dominated the Outlaws annual visit to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.


Elk Grove California's Kyle Larson took his #67 TRD, Keith Kunz Motorsports Bullet Chassis took the lead at the drop of the green flag and held off the ever present challenges of Brad Loyet to win the Midget portion of the 27th annual Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway ( Banner,IL. ).  Photo by R.J. Brown

CANTON, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2011) - Kyle Larson fended off several attacks from Brad Loyet to take his second feature victory of the season in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Spoon River Raceway Saturday night. 

MACON, IL (September 17, 2011) - Three divisions crowned champions and two divisions hosted Championship Races Saturday at Macon Speedway.

GREENWOOD, Neb. (September 17, 2011) – Rain forced the cancellation of Saturday night’s scheduled season-ending Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest event at the 4/10-mile I-80 Speedway. 

WINSTON, MO (September 17, 2011) - Truman Asher from St. Joseph Missouri won the IMCA Sport Mod feature tonight before the rain came and forced I-35 officials to call it a night.

SALINA, Okla. (Sept. 17) – Rain has once again forced the cancellation of USMTS action this weekend. The event slated for Saturday at the Salina Highbanks Speedway has been rained out.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo (September 17, 2011) - Steady rain and with more incoming forced officials to reschedule the MARS/MLRA Larry Phillips Memorial presented by Home Pro of Joplin to Sat October 1st.

LEBANON, MO (September 17, 2011) - Despite 2 early morning light rain showers and cool temps, the drivers at the Lebanon Midway Speedway really heated-up the fans with some outstanding side by side racing action all night long on a track that provided plenty of action.

FARLEY, Iowa (Sept. 16) – Showing the same speed that earned him the 2005 Deery Brothers Summer Series title, Terry Neal led flag to flag in winning Friday’s Brodix Silver Anniversary Shootout at Farley Speedway.

GREENWOOD, Neb. (September 16, 2011) – Louisiana’s Jason Johnson reached the century mark in career American Sprint Car Series feature wins with a $3,000 triumph in Friday night’s wild Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest card at I-80 Speedway. 


 Julie and Craig Dollansky. Craig won the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Spencer, Iowa. Photo by Joe Orth

SPENCER, IA (Sept. 16, 2011) — Even though he had plenty to worry about by being the promoter of the event, Craig Dollansky scored his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa.

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Sept 16, 2011) - Bryan Clauson won his third feature race of the season in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Aaron Andruskevitch took his second in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series Friday at Jacksonville Speedway. 

WHEATLAND, MO (September 14, 2011) - The stars of the ASCS National Tour make only one stop at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks in 2011.

LEBANON, MO. (September 14, 2011) - Even though the High-school football season is in swing, Lebanon Midway Speedway is still holding the Friday night under the lights action this Friday Night with the points battles still tight.

(Bill W) September 14, 2011 – The final two races of the season for the Sprint Invaders saw Kaley Gharst, car owners Randy and Lori Plath and the #14P team propel themselves into second in the final standings for the series.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (Sept. 14, 2011) – Tri-City Speedway promoter Kevin Gundaker will stand in Victory Lane this Friday night (Sept. 16) and present a $10,000 check to the winner of his track’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Kehrer Brothers Roofing 50.’

(Bill W) September 14, 2011 – Carson McCarl raced a 360 for the first time at a track he had never run last Saturday night and the results were good.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 14, 2011) - Springfield Raceway owners Doug Bland and Jerry Hoffman announced today that the Joplin based popular Home Improvement Home Pro Store will be the title sponsor for the Exciting Larry Phillips Memorial Late Model Special Sept 17 at the Springfield Raceway featuring the MARS and MLRA Super Latemodels.

HUMBULDT, Kan. (Sept. 14) – The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy heats up this week as the titans of dirt modified racing travel to four racetracks in three states in a 100-hour stretch of September madness.

(Bill W) September 14, 2011 – There’s a big weekend on tap for open wheel fans in Illinios this Friday and Saturday night! 

FARLEY, IA (Sept. 14) – Sixteen of the best drivers from the past quarter-century of IMCA Late Model competition have confirmed that they’ll be part of the Brodix Silver Anniversary Shootout on Fri­day, Sept. 16 at Farley Speedway.

HARLAN, IA (Sept. 13) – Shelby County Speedway celebrates a milestone when it hosts the 20th annual Tiny Lund Memorial on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17.

LEBANON, MO (September 13, 2011) - Even with a full moon overhead, the racing action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway was fast, close and exciting in all 5 classes as Shawn Strong headlined the Aaron's modified feature and Sundance Keepper recovered from a wreck last week to collect the FactoryStock win.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 13, 2011) - While the points battles for the regular season are over at the Springfield Raceway, the Quick-Quarter is now heading for the Big 4 Specials with the first being Sat night with the running of the Larry Phillips Memorial presented by Home-Pro.


Jason Johnson gets Nebraska Cup victory. Jason is pictured with the 2011 Nebraska Cup Queen DeAnne Kathol and her Court. Photo by Joe Orth

EAGLE, Neb. (September 11, 2011) – Jason Johnson earned his second consecutive Nebraska Cup victory by topping Sunday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Regional feature event at Eagle Raceway. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (September 11, 2011)  –  The All-Star Classic at the Davenport Speedway had plenty of excitement and high-speed action, despite being delayed for two days due to rain.

QUINCY, IL (September 11, 2011) - The 2011 race season is quickly coming to a close as only one more point’s event is left on the calendar as well as the final night for the King of the Hill Front Row Challenge on September 25.

(Bill W) September 11, 2011 – Jerrod Hull became the first three-time winner in the inaugural season for the Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association on Sunday night at the Peoria Speedway by winning its Sprint Car Showdown.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Sept. 11) – Snow, then rain were to blame for postponing the first two at­tempts at getting in the Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Davenport Speedway.

FARMINGTON, MO (September 10) – On the last five dollar grandstand night for 2011, Mark Shirshekan gave the fans a thrill in the Sprint Feature and claimed his first feature win of the season.

MAQUOKETA, IA (Sept. 10, 2011) - Saturday was the running of the Dusty Kay Memorial race at Jackson County Speedway and thirty-three 4 Stock cars signed in to compete for the thousand dollar first place money with twenty cars making the feature.


Richie Gutin was the big winner at the IMCA Modified Supernationals. Gustin is joined by fourth place Justin Auringer, second place Mike VanGenderen and third place Darren Duffy. Photo by John Vass

BOONE, IA (September 10, 2011) - Richie Gustin wins Modified feature at Boone IMCA Super Nationals

WINSTON, MO (September 10, 2011) - As I-35 Speedway held their annual open night to give drivers the opportunity to shake down their cars for the 1st ever Show-Me Spectacular.

(Bill W) September 10, 2011 – Dustin Selvage is called “The Shocker”, but his win on Saturday night didn’t shock many in attendance at the 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa as he had a dominant ride to his first career win with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (September 10, 2011) - Waterloo Storage Products Fan Appreciation night concluded the final season championships for Earl and Susan Walls ending 18 years of exciting weekly racing at Central Missouri Speedway, although it was a night to highlight the 2011 track champions.


Owens Comes Out On Top Of Thrilling Late-Race Battle To Earn Second Career World 100 Triumph At Eldora Speedway.
Photo by Mike Ruefer

ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 10, 2011) – Jimmy Owens was in a league of his own for most of Saturday night’s 41st annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway.


Gregg Bakker in Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest victory lane after winning Saturday night's 25-lap feature event at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE. (Joe Orth photo)

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (September 10, 2011) – Gregg Bakker picked off his first American Sprint Car Series feature win since August of 2007 by wiring the field in Saturday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Junction Motor Speedway. 


If you’re a fan of handle bar to handle bar two wheel action then the place to be is Knoxville Raceway Sat. Sept. 10th for the AMA national points race.. All the stars of the AMA will be going at it at the most famous racetrack in the state of Iowa….BEEEEEEEEEEEEE There !!!

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9) – The third time was a charm and then some for Jamie Colwell. The Wisconsin hotshoe topped Friday’s last-chance qualifying feature for Stock Cars and will start from the front of the outside row in the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex main event on Saturday.

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9) – The opportunity Joel Bushore hoped for came on lap 17 of Friday’s qualifying feature for Modifieds at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex.

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9) – He got the first place check and he got the biggest share of the lap money. If there was a hard charger prize, Chris Abelson would have gone home from Boone Speedway with that, too.

KANKAKEE, IL (September 9, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results for September 9.

MILLSTADT, Ill. (Sept. 9, 2011) – The POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series events scheduled for Friday (Sept. 9) at Wayne County (Ill.) Speedway and Saturday (Sept. 10) at Coles County (Ill.) Speedway have been canceled due to rain and inclement weather in the forecast for the weekend.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 9) – From coast to coast and border to border, drivers from all over America are setting their sights on the 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree – the undisputed marquee event for America’s most talented Modified drivers on dirt.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (September 9, 2011)  -  The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue to explore the next generation of area sprint car racers as it will present “Introducing… Rager & Tasker Phillips” on Thursday, September 15.

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 8) – A rookie and one of the most accomplished drivers in division history took their turns in victory lane following equally impressive Stock Car feature wins Thursday dur­ing the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 8, 2011) - Springfield Raceway owners Doug Bland and Jerry Hoffman announced today that the Joplin based popular Home Improvement Home Pro Store will be the title sponsor for the Exciting Larry Phillips Memorial Late Model Special Sept 17 at the Springfield Raceway featuring the MARS and MLRA Super Late models.

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 7) – Sean Johnson and Trent Murphy won Stock Car qualifying features while Rocky Alexander became the first Canadian driver in any division to qualify for a main event Wednesday night at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (Sept. 7) – The 2nd Annual USRA Modified Nationals presented by Elmer's Auto Salvage is finally upon us, and the hottest open-wheel Modified drivers in the nation will converge on the Mississippi Thunder Speedway this Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 8-10, in search of the $10,000 top prize.

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 7) – The way Richie Gustin figured it, the scheduling of the evening’s B features had a lot to do with how the Modified qualifying feature played out Wednesday at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 7, 2011) – When the Deery Brothers Summer Series visits the Davenport Speedway this Friday, September 9th, all eyes will be on a tight point battle for the series crown.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (Sept. 7) – The 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree – the undisputed marquee event for America’s most talented Modified drivers on dirt – takes place at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 22-25.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (September 7, 2011)  -  Late September and early October are shaping up to be busy times for the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. 

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 6) – One of IMCA’s first families finally celebrated a Super Nationals championship at Boone Speedway.

WINSTON, MO (September 6, 2011) - Every year while the IMCA Supernationals are occurring, I-35 Speedway strives to put on a show for our race fans and racers, even though IMCA points will not be earned.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 6) – The wait is nearly over for thousands of Dirt Modified fans as they continue to gobble up tickets and camping spots for the 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree – the undisputed marquee event for America’s most talented Modified drivers on dirt.


Jake Griffin racing at Quincy Raceway

QUINCY, IL (September 6, 2011) - 12 year-old, Jake Griffin continued his impressive season over the Labor Day weekend by registering his eighth ULMA Late Model win of the year and his first career UMP Open Wheel Modified win as he also set a record along the way. 

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 5, 2011) – Excitement continues to build at the National Sprint Car Museum for Friday’s Classic Flat Track National Championship (CFTNC) and Saturday’s American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship races in Knoxville

QUINCY, IL (September 5, 2011) - Ben Waggoner, Denny Woodworth, Michael Long, Tanner Klingele and Kimberly Abbott all scored feature event wins during the Labor Day Sullivan Auctioneers Night at the Races special event.

(Bill W) September 5, 2011 – The FVP #21 was rolling on Sunday night at the Lake Ozark Speedway, as Brian Brown drove from tenth to second in the finale at the LOS 360 Nationals. 


Ben Wagoner picks up Sprint Invaders win at Quincy

QUINCY, Ill. (Sept. 5, 2011) – With nearly a second lead and just two laps remaining, one would feel secure more times than not that if you kept the car straight you had a good shot at a win, and conversely if you were trailing by that much you may not think there was much of a chance for a victory.


Colby Springsteen holds his first IMCA Deery Check.
Photo by Dennis Krieger Imagery

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 5) – A night with many firsts ended with Colby Springsteen in victory lane Monday at Boone Speedway.

DUBUQUE, IA (September 4, 2011) - The largest car count of the season 108 greeted the fans here Sunday evening as the racing season has drawn to a close for SPI on the 2011 racing campaign at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway.

EAST MOLINE, IL (September 4, 2011) - The first two races on the program Sunday at the Quad City Speedway were two make-up season Championship races.


Tesch cruises to Kasson Klash triumph
Photo by Jason Durst

KASSON, Minn. (Sept. 4) - It was a cool and crisp early September evening Sunday at the Dodge County Speedway for the 10th Annual Kasson Klash and round 14 of The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy.


Jack Dover picked off the Speedway Motor ASCS Warrior win in Sunday night's Lake Ozark Speedway Nationals championship finale near Eldon, MO. (Paul Gray photo)

ELDON, Mo. (September 4, 2011) – Springfield, Nebraska’s Jack Dover nabbed his fourth overall American Sprint Car Series feature win of the year and second in Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior action by taking the top spot in Saturday night’s Ninth Annual Lake Ozark Nationals championship finale. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (September 4, 2011) - On Saturday night, Mother Nature took the headlines, and although she was present and accounted for Sunday night at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in full cool down mode.


Andy Eckrich, Iowa City, raises high the granite trophy he earned after winning the 34 Raceway Pepsi USA Late Model Nationals Sunday evening, Sept. 4. -- Photo by Dana Royer/34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (September 4) – Andy Eckrich picked the perfect night to turn momentum around and remain in contention for the Deery Brothers Summer Series championship.

EAGLE, NE (September 4, 2011) - Mike Boston picks up win in the 360 division at Eagle Raceway Sunday night.


Denny Eckrich passed Tim Isenberg in the last corner on the last lap to win a thriller at Corn Belt Clash Cresco Speedway. Top five were 1. Denny Eckrich 2. Tim Isenberg 3. Chad Simpson 4. Jason Rauen 5. Chris Simpson. Photo by Mike Ruefer

KNOXVILLE, IA. (September 4, 2011) – The Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway went to Darin Van Dee of Deep River on Sunday night.


Rylan Long and crew at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Photo by Chris Bork

WHEATLAND, MO (September 4, 2011) - On Saturday night two new and one returning Track Champions were crowned. The Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series wrapped up with the final night of points racing for 2011 at Lucas Oil Speedway.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September 4, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for Sunday night September 4.


Brad Loyet took the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior win in Saturday night's Ninth Annual Lake Ozark Speedway Nationals preliminary feature event in Eldon, MO.  (Rob Kocak photo)

ELDON, Mo. (September 3, 2011) – Brad Loyet extended his Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region points lead by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s 25-lap Ninth Annual Lake Ozark Speedway Nationals preliminary feature event. 

QUINCY, IL (September 3, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has rescheduled the Sunday September 4 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders event to Labor Day Monday, September 5.


With two Deery Wins in 2011, Nate Buesling throws his late model into turn two during the USA Pepsi Natls Friday Night.  45 IMCA Late Models checking in to see who can win the 99 lap, ten thousand dollar show in honor of Johnny Johnson and Brian Hetrick.

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 2) – Ray Guss Jr. has the pole start for Saturday’s $10,000 to win Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series feature, while T.J. Criss has already gone home with $750 in his pocket.

KANKAKEE, IL (September 2, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, September 2nd

PONTOON BEACH, IL (September, 2 2011) - Results from Tri City Speedway for Sept. 2

KNOXVILLE, IA (September 2, 2011) - The World of Outlaws 51st Goodyear Knoxville Nationals was full of drama from the first night of qualifying to the $150,000 checkered flag, and through it all SPEED captured the emotion of Sprint Car racing's biggest week.

ALLISON, Iowa (Sept. 1) – A grueling season-long campaign wrapped up with a thrilling finale Thursday night at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, as two repeat winners captured the checkered flags while two new drivers emerged as 2011 champions of the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

PEORIA, IL (September 1, 2011) - Having not lost at Peoria Speedway since the Summernationals race in July, Steve Lance Jr. knew he had a challenge as the Northern All-Stars rolled into the track Thursday night.

ALLISON, Iowa (Sept. 1) – The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy took to the half-mile Highway 3 Raceway Thursday night and Ryan Gustin rolled to his fifth win during the championship chase with a dominating performance in the main event.

MLRA - (September 2, 2011) - On the heels of the Lucas Oil MLRA's last event, the AAA Missouri, State Fair Championships held in Sedalia , MO, the series has made some late season schedule adjustments.

BUTLER, MO (September 1, 2011) - If you’ve been longing to satisfy your fix for some Friday night dirt track racing not too far from the Greater Kansas City Metro, look no further than Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri this Friday, September 2nd. 

(Bill W) September 1, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders head to the 3/8-mile Quincy Raceways in Quincy, Illinois this Sunday night, September 4.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 1, 2011) – For the second straight year, Ray Guss Jr. of Milan, Ill., is the National IMCA Late Model Champion. Guss also repeated as track champion at Davenport Speedway, Jackson County Speedway and Quad City Speedway. 

 


August

FAIRMONT, Minn. (August 31) – The Iron Man Challenge made its maiden voyage to the Fairmont Raceway Wednesday night with two new winners sharing the spotlight in victory lane.

FAIRMONT, Minn. (August 31) – Jason Hughes captured the 30-lap main event Wednesday night as the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy invaded the Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minn.

VINTON, Iowa (August 31) – The Milan, Ill., veteran repeated as IMCA’s national Late Model champion while defending track titles at Davenport Speedway, Jackson County Speedway and Quad City Speedway. He was the top driver in Allstar Performance Illinois State point standings for the second straight year. 

QUINCY, IL (August 31, 2011) - Quincy Raceways will allow the Crate Late Models to participate alongside the IMCA Late Models during the rest of the 2011 season as the point’s season has ended.

(Bill W) August 31, 2011 – Coming off a great showing at the Knoxville Nationals (minus the crash that ended it), 18 year old Austin McCarl ran in the top five most of the way last Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway before settling for seventh. 

QUINCY, IL (August 31, 2011) - Joey Gower may not have captured at Track Championship at either Burlington’s 34 Raceway or Quincy Raceways but he did manage to claim the lion’s share of the $5000 Q34 Bonus Points Fund.


Austin and Carson put some heat in the motors

(Bill W) August 30, 2011 – Carson McCarl is focused on one more night at the Knoxville Raceway.  The 16 year old leads the 305 class by 61 points over Jamie Ball heading into Knoxville Championship Cup Series Season Championship night this Saturday. 

(Bill W) August 29, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series heads to the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois this Friday night. 

MONETT, MO (August 29, 2011) - This Sunday September 4th the Monett Speedway in Monett, MO will host the 40th Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships featuring the popular MARS DIRTcar Series. 


Brian races with Jessica Zemken at Knoxville

(Bill W) August 29, 2011 – Brian Brown gave Mark Dobmeier a run for his money on Saturday night at Knoxville. 

ELDON, MO (August 29, 2011) - The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region is set for two nights of action at the lake with this weekend’s Ninth Annual Lake Ozark Speedway Nationals near Eldon, MO. 

WEST LIBERTY, IA (August 29) - It was Casey General Stores Season Championship Night here at the West Liberty Raceway Saturday night and in the I-Wireless IMCA late model 35 lap feature Andy Eckrich was a man on a mission.

QUINCY, IL (August 28, 2011) - The anticipation of the Season Championship event for the Budweiser IMCA Late Models was high as the TnT Action Sports Harley Davidson Night at the Races began to unfold.


Brandon Rothzen accepts the hardware after winning the IMCA modified feature and season championship at the 34 Raceway. Photo by John Vass

BURLINGTON, IA (August 27, 2011) - 34 Raceway hosted the  Main Street Market Season Championship night Saturday night August 27 with five new track champions crowned. 


Dobmeier is ‘Dynamite’ at Knoxville!

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 27, 2011) – Mark Dobmeier has been hot as of late, and he continued that streak Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on McKay Insurance/Slideways Karting Center Night.

DECORAH, Iowa (Aug. 27) – Defending USMTS National Champion Jason Hughes of Watts, Okla., scored a wire to wire victory Saturday night as the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy continued at the Upper Iowa Speedway in Decorah, Iowa.

MACON, IL (August 27, 2011) - Kyle Logue has done plenty in his dirt track racing career. He has won track championship in the Late Model and Modified divisions.

LEBANON, MO (August 26, 2011) - Before a smooth racing surface and picture perfect weather Friday night Aaron's night at the Lebanon Midway Speeday brought more exciting racing action as wheel to wheel action delighted the crowd.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (August 26, 2011) – It was season champion night for the late models as well as the Mod Lites. Jay Johnson, West Burlington took the checkered flag in the 30 lap late model feature.

BEEBE, AR (August 26, 2011) - All-time tour win leader, Wendell Wallace, scored his series best, fourth COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) win of the 2011 season by topping the $2,000-to-win event on Friday night at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas).

PONTOON BEACH, IL (August 26, 2011) - Billy Moyer Jr and Michael Long both pick up wins at Tri City Speedway. Race Results for August 26

DAVENPORT, Ia. (August 26, 2011) – It was Season Championship night, Friday at the Davenport Speedway. Three of the four point leaders capped their titles by winning in the season finale.

CAMERON, Mo. (August 26, 2011) – Jack Dover struck a blow for the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Regional forces by winning Friday night’s 25-lap main event pitting the ASCS Midwest versus the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region atop the high-banked U.S. 36 Raceway clay oval. 

TIPTON, Iowa (August 26) – The path to the Cedar County Raceway winner’s circle Friday night was quite different than Thursday’s for Johnny Scott, but the result was the same for the 21-year-old from Las Cruces, N.M., as he scored his second straight win in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy.

BURLINGTON, IA (August 26, 2011) - The 2011 point season is coming to an end at 34 Raceway as Main Street Market presents Season Championship Night Saturday, August 27. 

BOONE, Iowa (August 26) – Little more than a week before opening night, pre-entries for the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex have topped 450.

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (August 26) – The feature winner at 34 Raceway’s Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series feature will have 10,000 reasons to go home happy.

WINSTON, Mo. (August 25) – Johnny Scott wired the field Thursday night as the USMTS Modifieds made an encore appearance at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., for Round 9 of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy.

HIGHLAND, IL (August 25, 2011) – Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL takes night one of the Tri-State Trifecta at Highland Speedway Thursday night. Babb led every lap from his outside pole starting position and earned $5,000 for his efforts.

WINSTON, Mo. (August 25) – The Iron Man Challenge invaded the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., for the second time this season Thursday night with two new winners visiting victory lane at the 3/8-mile dirt oval.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (August 24, 2011) – The Davenport Speedway will be looking to hand out the 2011 track championship titles this Friday, August 26th. Champions will be crowned in all four weekly classes. 

(Bill W) August 23, 2011 – Brady Bacon knew the Jackson Nationals would be tough, but he came through with flying colors including a third in the prelim and a sixth place finish in the finale. 

MACON, IL (August 24, 2011) - Macon Speedway is very proud to announce that the very popular Shrine 50 will become an annual event at Macon Speedway.

WHEATLAND, MO (August 24, 2011) - Saturday night August 27 is Fan Appreciation Night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Midwest LOW-E Insulation presents a night full of give-a-ways, fun and awesome racing action.

(Bill W) August 24, 2011 – Kaley Gharst was on the move on the “Night of the Twins” last Saturday night at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

ULMA (August 24, 2011) - As it has nearly every year, the Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce looks as though it will come down to the final points-earning events this season. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (August 24, 2011) - After a rain-out and wind damage last weekend to signs and the grandstands at Central Missouri Speedway, the chase for the season championships returns to the smooth high-banked clay oval surface this week.

LEBANON, MO (August 23, 2011) - Friday night racing action gets back underway with Aaron's Sales And Rentals Night at the races at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as The Midwest Modz and Pure Stocks got to battle for some extra money among the top 3 in each class.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA  (August 23, 2011) - CJ Speedway, along with sponsorship from Richard Realty Auction, Thirsty Camel, Kile Feed and Grain, Elston Auto Repair, Wiele Chevrolet and Columbus Junction State Bank, will be paying out $1000 to the driver who wins the 30 lap late model feature Friday, August 26.

(Bill W) August 23, 2011 – The “Night of the Twins” last weekend at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa only made things tighter as far as the point race goes for the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders.

WINSTON, MO (August 22, 2011) - On Thursday, August 25th the big boys of the USMTS will try to tame the fast 3/8 oval known as I-35 Speedway for the second time this year, but they won't be alone.

LEBANON, Mo. (August 22, 2011) - Despite early morning rains, the central Bank racing Series action got back underway Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as Lebanon's Kris Jackson survived some late cautions and a Scotty Allen charge to capture his third Modified win of the season in the Aaron's Modified feature event.

CAMERON, MO (August 22, 2011) – The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest and Warrior Regions have squared off twice already this season top the ultra-fast high banks of Cameron, Missouri’s U.S. 36 Raceway. 

(Bill W) August 22, 2011 – Brian Brown put his name in the record books yet again, by winning his fourteenth career feature at the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia on Sunday.


Anderson Scores First Win of 2011!
Photo by Chris Bork

SEDALIA, MO (August 22 , 2011) - Leading all 30 laps in Sunday evening's Lucas Cattle Company A Feature, John Anderson earned his first Lucas Oil MLRA win of the season.

DUBUQUE, IA (August 21) - Dan Shelliam grabbed the lead early in the race then held off a hard charging Terry Neal throughout to capture his first IMCA late model victory of the season here at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway Sunday evening.

EAST MOLINE, IL (August 21, 2011) - It was another great night for racing Sunday and the Quad City Speedway provided the action.

(Bill W) August 21, 2011 – Bill Balog emerged victorious Sunday night at LaSalle Speedway’s Bill Waite Jr. Memorial in LaSalle, Illinois.  The event included the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series and the Midwest Open Wheel Association’s Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series. 

QUINCY, IL (August 21, 2011) - Jason Perry, Michael Long, Abe Huls, Brandon Symmonds and Craig Bangert all took feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday August 21 during Crawdad’s Gourmet Seasonings & Yellow Book Fan Appreciation Night at the Races.


Blackjack Outlasts the Dude in ASCS Warrior Go at Sedalia!
Photo by Chris Bork

SEDALIA, Mo. (August 21, 2011) – Brian Brown outdueled shop mate and uncle Danny Lasoski to win Sunday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior main event atop the Historic Half-Mile at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. 

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 21) – Jason Krohn ended a year of frustration Sunday night with a win at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn., during Round 7 of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy.


Jim Moody Claims Third Missouri State Fair Championship in Modified Action at the Historic Half Mile! Photo by Chris Bork

SEDALIA, MO (August 21, 2011) - Jim Moody of Odessa, Missouri etched his name onto the storied list of Missouri State Fair Champions Sunday night for a third time as he took his GRT #00 to the Triple AAA winner’s circle at the Historic Half Mile in Sedalia, Missouri.

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (August 21) – Nick Johansen won his second Iron Man Challenge main event of the season while Mike Van Genderen picked up his third victory Sunday night at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn.

MAQUOKETA, IA (August 20, 2011) - Saturday at Jackson County Speedway four drivers made return trips to victory lane, but one driver got his first win of the season.

PEORIA, IL (August 20, 2011) - A battle among champions highlighted a fantastic night of racing at Peoria Speedway Saturday night as the track remarkably skirted storms in the area.

SPRING VALLEY, MN (August 20, 2011) - Erik Kanz jumped to the high side and into the lead on the opening lap of the Hinz Trucking USRA B-Modified feature event. Behind him the field stacked up as the jumbled up in turn two but everyone kept moving forward.

WHEATLAND, MO (August 21st, 2011) - A & G Electric Night at Lucas Oil Speedway was packed with close racing action and even a last lap pass for the win in the ULMA Late Models.

WEST LIBERTY, (August 20, 2011) - Once the early evening persistent rain showers passed racing action resumed here and racing action was completed at the Muscatine county fairgrounds home of the West Liberty Raceway Saturday night.

FARMINGTON, MO (August 20, 2011) – A super fast and great handling sprinter provided Tommy Worley, Jr with the tools necessary for another win.


Jake Griffin of Quincy, Il picks up his 6th feature win at Scotland County Speedway Saturday night.

MEMPHIS, MO (Sat., August 20, 2011) - The Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO put another weekly Saturday night racing program in the books, despite rain showers to the north and south of the track.

LINCOLN, Ill. (August 20, 2011) - Bryan Clauson led all 30 laps to win the feature in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Trent Beckinger led only the final lap for his second straight victory in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series on Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 20, 2011) - It’s now 5 of the last 6 in Race Brothers Show Me Racin Series action for Leslie Essary.


Racers scramble to get around Kevin Hetrick and Jerrod Schniederman after they tangled during the Sprint Invader feature at 34.
Photo by John Vass

(Bill W) August 20, 2011 – Matt Sutton and Ben Wagoner topped features on the “Night of the Twins” at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa Saturday night.

EAGLE, NE (August 20, 2011) - Eagle Raceway results for August 20 plus make up races from August 6.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (August 20, 2011) - Remember when Championship Nights at the races used to be a knock-down, drag-out type of event?

WINSTON, MO (August 20, 2011) - Races for 8-20-11 have been washed out. Join us Thursday, August 25th when "The Hunt" for the 2011 USMTS Championship will come to I-35 Speedway! Regular racing will resume Saturday, August 27th.

DONNELLSON, IA (August 20, 2011) – After 14 years at the helm of Lee County Speedway, the longest tenured promoting duo in Southeast Iowa announced Friday night that they will officially be ending their run as promoters at Lee County Speedway at the end of the 2011 season.

MAYETTA, KS - (August 20, 2011) - Tonight's race at Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS has been cancelled due to rain. Sunday the Lucas Oil MLRA will race at the State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, MO. Sunday at State Fair Speedway, pit gates open at 3:00 PM. The grandstand gates open at 4:30 PM. Hot laps begin at 5:30 PM, and racing is slated to begin at 6:00 PM. Adult entry is $18, seniors and military are $15. Kids 6-12 are $8, and 5 and under are free. Pit entry is $25.

FARLEY, IA (August 19, 2011) - Jerry Luloff grabbed the lead after a restart on lap ten and went on to record his second IMCA modified feature win of the season here at the Farley Speedway on another well prep pared racing surface by SPI..

DONNELLSON, IA (August 19, 2011) – With only one week now remaining in 2011 points racing at Lee County Speedway, Friday night’s races cleared a lot of things up heading into the Aug. 26th’s IWireless Season Championship, but it also muddied the water a bit more in a pair of classes.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (Aug. 19) – Jon Tesch turned in a dominating performance Friday night as Round 6 of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy took place at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA  (August 19, 2011) - Coca-Cola presented six divisions of racing in the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series at Cedar Rapids’ Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (August 19, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for August 19. 

MACON, IL (August 20, 2011) - Since 2003, Macon Speedway has paid homage to Dana Godrey, wife of John Godfrey, for all the help and success in racing.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (August 19, 2011) – With the regular season drawing to a close, the battle for points and tempers were heated Friday night at the Davenport Speedway.

(Bill W) August 19, 2011, Jacksonville, IL – During Illinois Sprint Week, Jerrod Hull made a late race pass to take victory from Danny Smith at Jacksonville Speedway. 

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (August 19, 2011) - It was time to get back to business at the Marshalltown Speedway where it was Rouse Motor Dodge of Grundy Center, Cliff Chambers Memorial and Racin' for Mason Night at the Speedway.  

McCOOK, NE (August 19) - A dark cloud went by McCook Speedway Friday night, but it did not go overhead and it did not drop rain close to the track, and that allowed the final night of the season to be completed.

MACON, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2011) - Dave Darland drove to victory in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Trent Beckinger won in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros Series in the eighth annual Dana Godfrey Memorial races Friday at Macon Speedway. 

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 19, 2011) – Rallying from eight rows deep, Danny Lasoski charged through the field to pick up his second Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior victory of the season in Friday night’s 25-lap main event at Valley Speedway. 

DES MOINES, IA (August 17, 2011) - Extended Dirt Track Racing (Web Exclusive) - Iowa State Fair 2011 nearly two full hours of dirt track racing, available only online. Late models, hobby stocks, stock cars and dirt trucks all race around the grandstand in this racing event.  www.youtube.com/IowaPublicTelevision#
p/u/11/rF7pKwtf7Js  

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 17, 2011) – Tomorrow night’s “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series” program at the National Sprint Car Museum, featuring veteran Knoxville sprint car racers Travis Cram, Jaymie Moyle and Chris Walraven

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 17, 2011) - Sat night Aug.20th at the Springfield Raceway will prove to be an exciting night od racing action with the 1st annual running of the Rob Burgess Tribute.

LEBANON, Mo (August 17, 2011) - After 2 weeks of Mother Nature capturing the victory, Racing action in the Central Bank Racing Series Championship Chase in swing back into action as racefans get a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite drivers with an on track autograph session Friday night during intermission.

SEDALIA, MO (August 17, 2011) - We’re now just days away from engines roaring back to life at Missouri State Fair Speedway Sunday, August 21, when racing on the half mile brings the fair to a close.

MLRA (August 17, 2011) - This weekend will be another busy one for the Lucas Oil MLRA as the series has two stops planned.

JACKSONVILLE, IL (August 16, 2011) – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series roars back into action this weekend with a pair of events.

(Bill W) August 16, 2011 – The annual “Night of the Twins” at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa commences this Saturday night, August 20!

(Bill W) August 16, 2011 – It was easy to see that Terry McCarl and the rest of the family were proud of his 18 year old son Austin at the Nationals.


Brady Bacon – Rookie of the Nationals!

(Bill W) August 16, 2011 – Brady Bacon turned heads in his first Knoxville Nationals last weekend and came away with Rookie of the Year honors among a tough rookie crop. 

LA SALLE,  IL (August 16, 2011) - Saturday night marked the final points chase race at La Salle Speedway for the 2011 season.


Brian Brown racing at the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa.

(Bill W) August 15, 2011 – Brian Brown scored a career-best seventh place finish in Saturday night’s 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa.

(Bill W) August 15, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series roars back into action this weekend with a pair of events. 

MACON, IL (August 15, 2011) - POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series leader Nick Knepper holds an 80-point lead over Brad Loyet going into the eighth annual Dana Godfrey Memorial on Friday (Aug. 19) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway.

GRAIN VALLEY, MO  (AUGUST 15, 2011) - TULSA, Okla. (August 15, 2011) – With a rookie contender leading the championship points chase, the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region is set to take to a pair of Missouri dirt ovals this weekend. 

PEORIA, IL August 15, 2011) - Steve Lance,Jr. has dominated at times this year at Peoria Speedway, but he had to earn it Saturday night at Peoria Speedway.

STUART, IA (August 14) – Finally! This was a word used many times on Sunday evening. The weather FINALLY cooled off, we FINALLY had a couple of races go caution free and the two drivers in those races FINALLY got their first feature wins!

MONETT, Mo. (August 14) – Ryan Gustin continued his charge toward claiming his first USMTS National Championship Sunday with a win at the Monett Speedway – his third during the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy.

QUINCY, IL (August 14, 2011) - Jason Perry, Michael Long, Aaron Brocksieck, Bobby Anders and Craig Bangert all took feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday August 14 during BAR S Hot Dogs Night at the Races.

HIGHLAND IL (August 13, 2011) - Summertime at the race track has memories for all of us, especially when you’re part of the Highland Speedway JR Fan Club.

FARMINGTON, MO (August 13, 2011) – After a two week layoff from racing, St Francois County Raceway returned with a $5.00 Grandstand Night and a big crowd.

BURLINGTON, IA (August 13, 2011)  -- I-Wirless/Danville Telecom and Waterworks Car Wash Night at 34 Raceway brought out the fans to watch five classes of cars take to the track as the 2011 point season nears its end.

MC COOL, NE (August 13, 2011) - Kelly Boen streaked to his third consecutive sweep of the "King of the Hill" Lucas Oil MLRA event, at Junction Motor Speedway, Saturday night.

MAQUOKETA, IA (August 13, 2011) - Race fans and drivers alike should give a loud thank you to promoter Bob Wagener as he got the race track ready at Jackson County Speedway after a four inch downpour earlier in the week.


Donny Schatz wins Knoxville Nationals title Saturday night.

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 13, 2011) – Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota grabbed his fifth Knoxville Nationals title on Saturday night.

WARRENSBURG, MO (August 13, 2011) - The kids had a fun time racing down the front stretch on Saturday night for the annual Kids Night races at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) on Army National Guard race night.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (August 13, 2011) - For the first time in nearly three years, the United Rebel Sprint Series, headquartered in Oberlin, Kansas, made an appearance Saturday Night at Lincoln County Raceway.

WHEATLAND, MO. (August 13, 2011) – Ryan Gustin ran his record to 2-0 in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan Energy Saturday night as he captured the 40-lap main event during the 2nd Annual Lucas Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout at the Lucas Oil Speedway.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 13, 2011) - When fans come to Springfield Raceway they know the USRA Modified feature is one of the toughest field of weekly show drivers in the 4-state area with the names of Dalton, Keeter, Tillman, Maggard and others.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 13, 2011) – National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee Sammy Swindell earned his second consecutive Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title Saturday night by finishing third in the 50-lap Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway.

LA SALLE, IL (August 13, 2011) - Saturday night marked the final points chase race at La Salle Speedway for the 2011 season.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION , IA (August 12, 2011) - The Columbus Junction State Bank/ Mincer Ford IMCA Stock Car Summer Shootout had a full field of cars eager to take home the $700 to win money for winning the 25 lap stock car feature.


2010 WoO Champion, Jason Meyer's may of had a hard luck week so far, but he brought out his beautiful new Knoxville Natls. Paint Scheme and I and alot of other photographers agree, that it photographs very well and the fans love it.

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 12, 2011) – It was another great night of racing at the Knoxville Raceway as the Friday night of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals produced three different winners. 

DAVENPORT, IA. (August 12, 2011) – The Davenport Speedway roared back into action Friday night, after a two week hiatus for the Mississippi Valley Fair.

KNOXVILLE, IA. (August 12, 2011) — Lucas Wolfe is still chasing the first points-paying victory in his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series career, but on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway he dominated the best drivers in the world by winning the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, the third of three feature events during the night before the focus quickly turns to Saturday’s 51st Goodyear Knoxville Nationals $150,000-to-win A-main.

McCOOL JUNCTION, NE (August 13, 2011) - Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen won Friday night's Lucas Oil MLRA feature in thrilling fashion over Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 12, 2011) – Saturday at the National Sprint Car Museum means memorabilia auction, historical forums on the San Jose and Devil’s Bowl tracks, films about Steve Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Kenny Jacobs, Brad Doty, Jac Haudenschild, Larry Dickson, Gary Bettenhausen, Tommy Hinnershitz and Harold Leep, and a whole bunch more…


Mark Dobmeier Claims Night #2 for the
Knoxville Regulars at the Nationals!

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 11, 2011) – Mark Dobmeier won a battle with Jason Meyers to take night #2 of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals on Thursday night.

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 11, 2011) – The driver who’s on a self-described “little roll” will make his first visit to the Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway when the Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to the capitol city next Monday.


Ryan Gustin wins at Jetmore

JETMORE, Kan. (August 11, 2011) – In last year’s event at the Great American Dirt Track, Ryan Gustin came up just a few feet short of winning and six weeks later wound up just a few points short of capturing the United States Modified Touring Series crown.

QUINCY, Ill (August 11, 2011) - On the heels of four wins in the ULMA Late Model Series and several top five finishes, 12 year-old, Jake Griffin has taken over the top spot in the tour standings. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 11, 2011) – Friday at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum means golf, builders & manufacturers, safety, sprint car racing history, Pennsylvania Posse, Greg & Hoyette Hodnett, Brooke Tatnell, Danny Lasoski, Bob Trostle and a whole bunch more… 


Davey Heskin, from St. Michael, Minnesota had the crowd roaring when he shot out to the early lead from his starting spot outside of row one.

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 10, 2011) – The “Experienced Veteran” vs. the “Young Gun” was on display on the opening night of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Wednesday.

BELLE CLAIR, IL (August 10, 2011) - Brad Kuhn took his fifth victory of the season in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Joe B. Miller won his first of 2011 with a last-lap pass in the Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series in the 20th annual Arnie Knepper Memorial races Wednesday (Aug. 10) at Belle-Clair Speedway. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 10, 2011) - With only 4 points races in the Transport Graphics Championship Chase, action will again heat-up at the Quick Quarter of the Springfield Raceway Sat Night as Deer Creek Golf And Fitness joins in a special night at the races.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 10, 2011) - The Race Bros. Show-Me Racin Series Late Models have been added to the Garfield's Rest And Pub Rob Burgess Memorial set for Sat Aug 20th at the Springfield Raceway.
 


Birky wins Followed by Andy Eckrich, Brian Harris, Chris Simpson, Chad Simpson at West Liberty. Photo by Mike Ruefer

LAMONTE, MO (August 9, 2011) - L A Raceway results from Tuesday night, August 9


First night first win for Kyle Larson.
Photo by Dave Hill

(Bill W) August 9, 2011 – Kyle Larson doesn’t consider himself a “non-wing” driver, but the Elk Grove, California 19 year old won’t convince the fans who have seen him in action lately.

WHEATLAND, MO (August 9, 2011) - This Saturday, August 13th at Lucas Oil Speedway a class of the nations top modified drivers will make stop number three of twenty-one in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's General Stores National Championship.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (August 9, 2011) – After the annual break for the Great Mississippi Valley Fair, the Davenport Speedway will roar back into action this Friday, August 12th.

(Bill W) August 9, 2011 – Chad Humston and the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m were hoping for a 360 Nationals champ, not the “Wheelie Award” for the weekend.

LEBANON, MO (August 9, 2011) - Following a week off due to mother nature, the Central Bank Championship Chase will kick back into high gear with Aaron's Sales And Rental Night At The Races.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 9, 2011) – Wednesday at the National Sprint Car Museum means wine, beer and cheese, West Coast & World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing, Dick Wallen films, Robby & Doug Wolfgang and a whole bunch more…

(Bill W) August 9, 2011 – Billy Alley was confident heading into the 360 Nationals and it showed, with a strong fourth place finish in the biggest event in 360-sprint car racing. 

(Bill W) August 9, 2011 – The place to be is the Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company tonight at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa!


Sammy Swindell is all smiles as he takes his 3rd Front Row Challenge as well as Ten Grand Check from McTwo Promotions Monday Night.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 8, 2011) – Following his win in the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa on Monday night

(Bill W) August 8, 2011 – Sammy Swindell won his third straight Front Row Challenge, but this one was the most lucrative, as the Germantown, Tennessee driver netted $10,000 for the All Star Circuit of Champions win. 


Josh Richards was #1 at Independence
 
Photo by Mike Ruefer

INDEPENDENCE, IA (August 8, 2011) – Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., backed up his USA Nationals triumph in fine fashion, closing a three-race World of Outlaws Late Model Series swing through the Upper Midwest with a victory in Monday night’s 50-lap A-Main at Independence Motor Speedway.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (August 8, 2011) – CJ Speedway, along with Columbus Junction State Bank and Mincer Ford of Columbus Junction will present the IMCA Stock Car Summer Shootout on Friday, August 12. 


Here's Brady Bacon going into turn 3 at Knoxville.

(Bill W) August 8, 2011 – Entering Sunday night’s USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals event, Brady Bacon had been frustrated over his 360 Nationals showing.

(Bill W) August 8, 2011 – Don’t miss the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge tonight at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa!  Racing is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., and drivers are already descending upon Osky for their opportunity to take the $50,000 Front Row Challenge. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 7, 2011) - With his runner-up finish in the finale of the Arnold Motor Supply 360-cubic-inch Knoxville Nationals, combined with his fourth place finish in the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) feature, on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, Tim Shaffer of western Pennsylvania has taken over the lead in the 2011 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week point standings.

STUART, IA (August 7, 2011) - With point races heating up and the weather staying hot, the on-track action was fast and furious with a couple of new faces in victory lane.

EAST MOLINE (August 7, 2011) - Sunday evening proved to be a night for drivers to prove they could do it more than once, at Quad City Speedway.  Every feature winner of the night was doing it for at least the second time. 

QUINCY, IL (August 7, 2011) - Mark Burgtorf, Michael Long, Aaron Brocksieck, Tanner Klingele and Todd Nelson all laid claim to feature event wins during the Budwesier Rinella Distributing Night at the Races on Sunday, August 7 at Quincy Raceways.

BRITT, Iowa (August 7, 2011) – One of the richest IMCA Modified events of the season plays out this Thursday, Aug. 11 at Hancock County Speedway.

LEXINGTON, NE (August 7, 2011) - Dawson County Raceway was back in action after a one week layoff, and four good fields of cars came to run on Fan Appreciation and Jeremy Trompke Memorial Night.


Brady Bacon (Center) Sweeps USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals!
 

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 7, 2011) – With another great crowd on hand, Brady Bacon was without peer at the third running of the USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals on Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 7, 2011) - With his runner-up finish in the finale of the Arnold Motor Supply 360-cubic-inch Knoxville Nationals, combined with his fourth place finish in the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) feature, on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, Tim Shaffer of western Pennsylvania has taken over the lead in the 2011 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week point standings.

 


For the second time in as many years it’s Shane Stewart winning the 21st running of the 360 Nationals at Knoxville Raceway..Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2011) - Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart made it back to back wins by winning the 21stAnnual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (August 6, 2011)  -  The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to set its second floor theater schedule for the week of the 51st annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, August 8-13.

MAQUOKETA, IA (August 6, 2011) - On Coca Cola/Casey’s General Stores night at Jackson County Speedway Saturday, four new faces made trips to victory lane and the Midwest Jalopies made a visit to the speedway.


Kevin make it 2 for the season the Knoxville by winning the 410 portion of the 360 Nationals at Knoxville……Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2011) – Kevin Swindell scored his second win of the season, and the second win of his career at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. 

WINSTON, MO (August 6, 2011) - After the dust settled at I-35 Speedway tonight we had two repeat winners, two first time winner this season and one who won his first career race.

PEVELY, Mo. (August 6, 2011) - Craig Dollansky was breathless in victory lane on Saturday night after capturing the Ironman 55 at hot and humid I-55 Raceway, but he still managed to crack a smile as he celebrated his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season.

WASHINGTON, Mo. (August 6, 2011) - Jacob Patton drove from eighth starting position into the lead halfway through the feature Saturday and went on to take a runaway victory in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros Series at the Washington Town and Country Fair Motor Sports Arena. 


On Cruzan Motorsports night, Terry Eatherton of Gibbon (holding big trophy) is being awarded his "winning check" from Corey Cruzan of Maxwell  (left) after winning the IMCA Hobby Stock Cash Dash.  Cruzan would go on later in the evening to win the A Feature.  Also pictured is Fan of The Week Swanlee Miner of McCook (holding smaller trophy) and assistant flagman Jason Gallentine (holding flag).  Photo by Tamie Thurn.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (August 6, 2011) - Cruzan Motorsports sponsored a back-to-school night for the kids, and the showed up in full force.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2011) – Current Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National points leader Shane Stewart may not have cracked victory lane during Friday night’s 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals preliminary feature action.


After a  Thursday night wash out and a questionable day on Friday Knoxville Raceway was able to combine 2 shows into one and keep the sprint week schedule up to date….With over a hundred 360 sprint cars at the track the 2 winners were Sammy Swindell picking up where he left of last year and victory lane new comer Lee Grosz..
Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2011) – After Mother Nature intervened on Thursday night, a total of 97 Sprint Car teams with drivers representing 24 different states as well as Australia filled the Knoxville Raceway pit area for Friday night’s 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals preliminary action. 

FARLEY, IA (August 5, 2011) - Racing action resumed here at the farley speedway Friday night as the rained out IMCA late model feature from July 22nd was was run with several new drivers in attendance.

Mc COOK, NE (August 5) - Fans at McCook Speedway were witnesses to something pretty rare in racing. In five A Features on August 5th, there were no caution periods.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 5, 2011) - With wins in the preliminary mains on the opening night of the Arnold Motor Supply 360-cubic-inch Knoxville Nationals on Thursday at Knoxville Raceway, Lee Grosz of North Dakota and defending Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” titlist Sammy Swindell of Tennessee are the early leaders in the 2011 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week point standings.


Jack Sullivan wins at Tri-City Speedway.
Photo by Ron Mitchell

PONTOON BEACH, IL (August 5, 2011) - Jack Sullivan of Batesville, AR won the MARS DIRTcar Series paying him $3,000 to win  at Tri City Speedway.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (August 5, 2011) - Looked as if Mother nature was trying to ruin the fun with some scattered showers but eventually it clear up and allowed us to race and finish despite a late light sprinkle. 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (August 5, 2011) - Hawkeye Downs Speedway results for Friday night.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (August 5, 2011)  -  Following last year’s 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, it only seems appropriate that three of the next generation of sprint car racers will appear in the “Sixty Minutes in the Trostle Garage.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (August 5, 2011) - POWRi’s Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series will race in the 20th annual Arnie Knepper Memorial on Wednesday (Aug. 10) at Belle-Clair Speedway. 

CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 4) – Lapped traffic plus experience behind the wheel equaled victory Thursday night for Kelly Shryock as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy invaded the Cresco Speedway for the 6th Annual Cresco Bowl.

CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 4) – Tory Reicks of Waucoma finally found victory lane while Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter found his way back for the fourth time this year as the Iron Man Challenge delivered the action Thursday night at the Cresco Speedway.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2011) – Persistent showers forced the postponement of Thursday night’s 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals opener featuring the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series at the Knoxville Raceway. Thursday’s rainout means twice the action on Friday night, as both qualifying events will be squeezed into Friday night’s action.  Both the Thursday qualifiers and Friday qualifiers will run full programs on Friday night to set the feature fields for Saturday’s 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals championship event. Friday’s action will get under way at 7:15 p.m.

(Bill W) August 4, 2011 – Once again, McTwo Promotions is making it more profitable for drivers competing in the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the Casey’s Ultimate Challenge presented by Don Long’s Searsboro Telephone Company!

KNOXVILLE, Ill. (August 3, 2011) – Ben Wagoner started outside the front row for the 20 lap Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders stop at the Knox County Fair, in Knoxville, Ill., Wednesday and led every lap on the way to the victory.

ALTA, Iowa (Aug. 3) – Chris Abelson had an All-Star kind of day on Wednesday. Announced as a starter that morning for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, Abelson raced his way onto the ballot for the 2012 race by winning the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour feature at Buena Vista Raceway that evening. 

(Bill W) August 3, 2011 – All year, it has seemed that Chad Humston needs just a few more feature laps to challenge for the lead. 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (August 3, 2011) - After a very successful night of racing last Friday night, drivers and crews are anxious to take to the track this Friday night, August 5 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.


Billy Alley at Knoxville Raceway

(Bill W) August 3, 2011 – Billy Alley will once again burst on the scene at the Knoxville Raceway in both the 360 and 410 Nationals in the next two weeks. 

DONNELLSON, Iowa (August 3, 2011) – Saturday, August 6, is another night full of vehicular destruction, as the Eve of Destruction returns to Lee County Speedway, in Donnellson, Iowa.

(Bill W) August 3, 2011 – It was a bit of a tough week for Kaley Gharst in both the family #8 410 sprint car and the Plath Motorsports #14P. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (August 2, 2011)  -  Add the name of Sam Hafertepe, Jr., to the list of autograph signers at the year’s “Sixty Minutes in the Trostle Garage with…“ sessions in the National Sprint Car Museum.

PCRA - (August 3, 2011) - The temperatures were hot and so was the pcra as the tour kicked off Thursday night at Tri City Speedway. 

ULMA (August 3, 2011) - Another weekend of ULMA racing is now in the record books as Steve Clancy of Odessa, Missouri picked up one win and a third-place finish in his Rayburn late model to tighten up the overall Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce ULMA standings.


Nate Buesling started on the pole at Tipton and never looked back, as he has now won two straight IMCA Deery Shows.

TIPTON, Iowa (August 2, 2011) - Just a week after racing to his first IMCA Late Model tour victory, Nate Beuseling celebrated his second.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 2, 2011) - The Action will even turn up another notch Sat night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway as a host of area businesses will be sponsoring the Back To School Supply Night co-sponsored by Pepsi Bottling in Springfield.

PEORIA, IL (August 2, 2011) - It was a Bollinger triple play at Peoria Speedway Saturday night as Ray Bollinger picked up a win in his first-ever start in a Late Model, winning the inaugural visit by the Pro Crate Racers of America at Peoria Speedway.

LEBANON, MO (August 2, 2011) - Even though it is 1 month later than the Birthday of the Springfield Legend Larry Phillips, The Lebanon Midway Speedway will play host to the traveling Super Late Models of the MARS Series for the Larry Phillips Birthday Bash on Thursday Night Aug 4th.

(Bill W) August 2, 2011 – A win with the Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series at Spoon River Speedway near Canton, Illinois, and a strong run at the Knoxville Raceway have Brian Brown more than ready for 360 Nationals week at Knoxville.

WASHINGTON, Mo. (Aug. 2, 2011) - Andrew Felker will be going for his third straight victory Saturday (Aug. 6) in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros Series at the Washington Town and Country Fair Motor Sports Arena. 

MEMPHIS, MO (August 2, 2011) – With no racing the past two weekends the Scotland County Speedway will come to life once again this weekend.


(53D) Jack Dover - Springfield, NE and (5JR) Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA will both be ASCS Knoxville Nationals at the storied Marion County Fairgrounds ½-mile clay oval in Knoxville, IA, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 

KNOXVILLE, IA (August 2, 2010) – Fresh off a tour of the West Coast, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series returns to the Midwest in grand style with the 21st edition of the ASCS Knoxville Nationals atop the storied Marion County Fairgrounds ½-mile clay oval in Knoxville, IA, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 

CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 2) – With the World Modified Dirt Track Championship in their rearview mirrors, the stars and cars of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy are back on the road this week with a trio of events that will wrap up regional points battles and set the stage for this year’s Hunt for the USMTS National Championship.

(Bill W) August 2, 2011 – A last minute decision prompted by a friend resulted in victory with the All Stars at the Huset’s Speedway last Sunday night for Terry McCarl.  He had not planned on running until friend, Lynton Jeffrey, insisted he drive his back-up car. 

CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 2) – Ten races are in the books, and now the drivers seeking the 2011 Iron Man Challenge crowns head to familiar territory and new frontiers this Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5.

 


July



STUART, IA (July 31, 2011) – It seems all I can open with lately is how hot the weather is!

(Bill W) July 31, 2011 – Medford, Oregon’s Roger Crockett got off to a good start to Nationals week by leading the distance in the 25-lap Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders feature event Sunday at the Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois.

EAST MOLINE, IL (July 31, 2011) - Even with the warm temperatures the racing surface at Quad City Speedway was in great shape as some moisture stayed in the track all program long.

DUBUQUE, IA (July 31, 2011) - Unlike Wednesday night when fourteen inches of rain fell on this Eastern Iowa Community thus earlier in the evening canceling night one of the two day fair racing week.


Brandon Imhoff takes the checkers at XX Speedway
Chris Bork Photo

CALIFORNIA, MO (July 31, 2011) - It was a night for the point leaders to shine at Double X Speedway on Sunday night .

QUINCY, IL (July 31, 2011) - Justin Reed, Bobby Dauderman, Steven DeLonjay, Abe Huls, Brandon Symmonds and Seth Woodruff all took feature event wins during Terrible’s Mark Twain Casino and Rock Solid Hunting Preserve Night at the Races on Sunday July 31,2011 at Quincy Raceways.

CAMERON, Mo. (July 31, 2011) - Kyle Larson celebrated his 19th birthday Sunday by winning the feature in the finale of the Speedway Motors Money Midget Week presented by RevHoney Energy Drinks at U.S. 36 Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (July 31, 2011)  -  This year’s Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair forums and “Sixty Minutes in the Trostle Garage with…“ autograph sessions in the National Sprint Car Museum are taking shape as the August 10-13 Goodyear Knoxville Nationals near.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (July 30, 2011) - Starting on the pole Ray Guss Jr grabbed the lead at the outset and never looked back as he motored on to the I-Wireless IMCA twenty five lap late model feature victory here at the West Liberty raceway Saturday night.


Dustin Clark, Eldon, won the W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking 305 Sprint feature at Burlington's 34 Raceway Sat. July 30. Also pictured is Jeff Laue, track owner.

BURLINGTON, IA (July 30, 2011) - Its been two years since Dennis LaVeine has been to the winners circle.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 30, 2011) - Cooler temps greeted the drivers and fans Sat night at the Springfield Raceway with outstanding racing action all evening long.


Zomer Scores Another Electrifying Win in Last Corner at Knoxville!

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 30, 2011) – Dusty Zomer brought a packed crowd to its feet on Saturday night with a last corner pass of Tyler Walker to record his fourth win of the season, and ninth in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Candi’s Flowers Night. 

LEBANON, MO (July 30, 2011) - The racing action Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway heated up the weather even more as outstanding action helped highlight the 2nd annual Hot Summer Nights event.


IMCA Stock Car Winner is: #88, Jeff Dixon, Jamesport, MO
Photo by
PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (July 30, 2011) - Fans, family and friends came together tonight at I-35 Speedway to honor the late, great Larry Kaster.

EAGLE, NE (July, 30, 2011) - Eagle Raceway results for July 30, 2011


 Brad Looney in victory lane at Lucas Speedway. Photo by Chris Bork

WHEATLAND, MO (July 30, 2011) - Thirty-nine cars were on hand for Saturday evening's Lucas Oil MLRA event at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Brad Looney visited victory lane for the third time this season in Lucas Oil MLRA action, and the first time ever at Lucas Oil Speedway.

MACON, IL (July 30, 2011) - The fourth night of the Illinois Sprint Week for the MOWA Monster Energy Sprint Cars stopped at Macon Speedway Saturday for a terrific show of side-by-side racing.


Waits wins World Modified Dirt Track Championship presented by Hanson Tire Service
 

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 30, 2011) - Nothing fancy. No sponsors. No decals. No flashy graphics. Just a guy who knows how to drive the wheels off a racecar ... and a guy who is $20,000 richer. His name is Brad Waits, but you can call him World Champion.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (July 30, 2011)  -  This year’s National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) “Members Only” reception, to be held on the museum’s second floor on Thursday, August 11, at 12:30 p.m., will feature the defending Knoxville Nationals champion Tim Shaffer of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.


Tom Goble, Burlington, won  his second straight late model feature on Screamer Express Night at CJ Speedway, Columbus Junction Friday, July 29. Also pictured are flagman Brian Hetzler, Louisa County Princess Keetyn Townsley and promoter Amanda Tipps.
Photo by Dana Royer

COLUMBUS JUNCTION (July 30, 2011) - Hometown boy, Johnathan Huston, picked up his first mod lite feature win at CJ Speedway Friday night July 29.

MACON, Ill. (July 30, 2011) – Jerrod Hull became the first repeat winner of Illinois Sprint Week 2011 with a wire-to-wire victory at Macon Speedway.

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (July 29, 2011) – For the second straight night of Illinois Sprint Week action, the dash winner had to settle for second place in the feature this time during the stop at Jacksonville Speedway.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 29) – In the game of golf, Ryan Gustin’s performance at the Deer Creek Speedway on Thursday night would be the equivalent of a slice into the woods.

LaMONTE, MO (July 29, 2011) - L A Raceway Race Results for July 29, 2011

MCCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (July 29, 2011) - Brad Kuhn passed Austin Brown on a restart for the lead and held it for the final 16 laps to win the opening round of the seventh annual Cornhusker Midget Challenge in a POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series race Friday night at Junction Motor Speedway.

KANKAKEE, IL (July 29, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway Results for July 29, 2011

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 29, 2011) - The first feature of the night was the Iowa Micro Sprint Series Sprints. Ben Woods would take the early lead after starting tenth, Woods would lead until, Russ Prather was able to chase him down and make the pass.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 29, 2011) - Tri City Speedway Race Results for July 29

TIPTON, Iowa (July 29) – Fourteen years after its last trip to Tipton, the Deery Brothers Summer Series returns to Cedar County Raceway for a Tuesday, Aug. 2 show.

ALTA, Iowa (July 29) – Ryan Dolan and Mark Elliott take their chase for the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour championship to Buena Vista Raceway on Aug. 3.

McCOOK, NE (July 28, 2011) A rain sprinkle turned into a heavy shower for 5 minutes about a 1/2 hour before the start of the Red Willow County fair races at McCook Speedway, and it almost rained on the parade of fans and drivers of the area.


 Chad Simpson wins Dart Corn Belt Clash Late Models as they visited the Louisa County Fair and the CJ Speedway Thursday night.
Photo by Mike Reufer--   Full Night Results

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 28) – Getting to the front in his heat race got Randy Timms the pole position for the main event and that’s where he stayed as he led all 35 laps of Thursday night’s “A” Main Qualifier on night #2 of the World Modified Dirt Track Championship presented by Hanson Tire Service at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 28, 2011) - Danny Smith and Steve Picou both pickup wins at Tri City Speedway


 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 28, 2011)  -  The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is pleased to officially announce its “Salute to Champion Tony Stewart” exhibit, which will open Tuesday, August 2, and close Saturday, December 31. 

WHEATLAND, MO (July 28, 2011) - On the heels of the largest race in the history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, the series will be back in action this Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 27) – It took every ounce of strength he had, but Jason Cummins persevered and held on to claim the “A” Main Qualifier Wednesday at the Deer Creek Speedway to kick off the inaugural World Modified Dirt Track Championship presented by Hanson Tire Service.


Nate Beuseling, Silvis IL won the Harris Clash Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Knoxville Raceway

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 26, 2011) - Results from Harris Clash from the Knoxville Raceway as the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) late models compete in the $2,000-to-win Deery Brothers Summer Series event on the big half-mile dirt track.

PCAR (July 25, 2011) - The PCRA inaugural season will spring back to life this Thursday as the Midwest best crate racers clash at 4 of Illinois top race tracks in the PCRA's mid-summer swing!

BROWNSTOWN, IL (July 25, 2011) - There is no racing at Fayette County Speedway, located on the Fayette County Fair Grounds in Brownstown, Illinois, on Friday July 29. Our next event is Friday, August 5, 2011 featuring UMP DIRTcar sanctioned Modifieds, Street Stocks and Hornets.

(Bill W) July 25, 2011 – If it were up to Kaley Gharst and the Plath Motorsports #14P team, the Sprint Invaders would keep on going Fair racing.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 25) - Some seats still remain for this week's historic World Modified Dirt Track Championship presented by Hanson Tire Service featuring the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy.

STUART, IA (July 24) – Another hot Sunday night at Stuart Speedway produced some great racing along with a first time winner for the season.

MOBERLY, MO (July 24, 2011) - Matt Dotson and Louis Lynch each won feature wins at 24 Raceway.

HARLAN, IA (July 24, 2011) - Results from Shelby County Speedway for July 23


Mark Shirshekan snared his first Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior win of the year by topping Sunday night's Ninth Annual Clyde Wood Memorial at California, Missouri's Double X Speedway. (Paul Gray photo)

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (July 24, 2011) – Farmington, Missouri’s Mark Shirshekan turned his recent run of misfortune around by taking his first win under the ASCS banner in Sunday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior main event atop the ¼-mile Double X Speedway clay oval. 

LEXINGTON, NE (July 24, 2011) - The Dawson County Fair was pretty much over when the final event, the car races, rolled into town.

QUINCY, IL (July 24, 2011) - When Mother Nature brought some much need rain and some much cooler temperatures it was hoped to be a good sign but a mid afternoon shower proved to be too much as Quincy Raceways was forced to cancel the evenings racing.


  Thanks to Tony Stewart for taking his free weekend and spending it in Iowa Racing a Sprint Invaders show at Bloomfield on Friday night then coming to race at Knoxville on Saturday…. THANK YOU !!!
Photo by Dave Hill

MONTICELLO, IA (July 23, 2011) - For the first time in four years promoter Jerry Blue was able to finally have a racing program here Sunday afternoon during the running of the Jones County Fair here in Monticello, Iowa.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 23, 2011) - A 30 minute rain shower Sat afternoon at the Springfield Raceway helped to enhance the tracks reputation of the Quick-Quarter as 90 race teams checked into the pits on Reliable Chevrolet Night

GREENWOOD, Neb. (July 23) – Jeremy Payne took home 2,000 shiny new silver dollars Saturday night after he emerged the winner of an exciting main event for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy during the inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb.


Eric Turner In Victory Lane

WHEATLAND, MO (July 24, 2011) - The Ozarks Food Harvest collected approximately 8,000 pounds of food as fans poured out support for the organization on Saturday night.

FARMINGTON, MO (July 23) – On a very hot evening when fluids were at a premium and employees of JR's Lawn Care and Snow Removal were in the stands, Tommy Worley, Jr continues to thrive at St Francois County Raceway.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (July 23, 2011) - Point race action continues at CJ Speedway with one driver get his first win at the CJ track. Tom Goble, Burlington, picked up his first late model win Friday, July 22.


Dusty Zomer made it to victory lane for the 3rd time this season by winning  a hard fought 410 feature at Knoxville Raceway, the most storied dirt track in Iowa. Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 23, 2011) – Dusty Zomer raced to his third win of the season, and eighth in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night in the 410 class. 

MACON, Ill. (July 23, 2011) - Bryan Clauson led all 30 laps to win the feature in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Andrew Felker became the first to take back-to-back triumphs this season in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series Saturday night at Macon Speedway. 


O'Neal Wins Inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals. Photo by Mike Ruefer

GREENWOOD, NE (July 23, 2011) - Saturday night wrapped up the Inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals weekend at I-80 Speedway.

EAGLE, NE (July 23, 2011) - Stu Snyder won the 360 sprint car feature at Eagle Raceway. Full results from Eagle Raceway 

MACON, IL (July 23, 2011) - Somehow when the Lucas Oil POWRi Midget and Micro Sprint series comes to Macon Speedway, rain follows.


Liberty, IL.'s  Randy Huddleston (left) found the good groove around Macomb, IL.'s    Spring Creek Speedway to dominate the Micro-Sprint Feature race. Several fellow competitors   tried to catch Randy including his son Johhny (right), but just couldn't get it done. 7-23-11
Photo by R.J. Brown.

GREENWOOD, Neb. (July 22) – They threw everything but the kitchen sink at Kelly Shryock but the nine-time USMTS National Champion turned away each and every challenge to win the 30-lap WIX Filters “A” Main at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb., for opening night at the inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals.

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 23, 2011) – With just four points separating the top three drivers, more than bragging rights are on the line next Tuesday night, when the Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to Knoxville Raceway.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 22, 2011) - Last week races were rained out after the heat races, and forced double features on Hy-Vee/Hy-Vee Gas and Hogeland Auto Plaza Kids night . 


Kaley Gharst Decatur, IL driving the 14P picks up the win at the Bloomfield Speedway Ideal Ready Mix 360 Sprint Invaders night at the races.

(Bill W) July 22, 2011 – Kaley Gharst took his second county fair date in a row by leading from green to checker with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders at the Davis County Fair in Bloomfield, Iowa Friday night.  The win was the Decatur, Illinois driver’s 20th in series’ history and second at the 4/10-mile oval in southern Iowa. 


Mark Widmar won the 305 main event Friday night at the Bloomfield Speedway during Fair week.

MC COOK, NE (July 22, 2011) - After another hot day in Southwest Nebraska, fans came out to McCook Speedway to watch some hot racing, and perhaps a couple of drivers overheat as well.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 22, 2011) - Tri City Speedway -
Race Results for July 22.

DAVENPORT, IA. (July 22, 2011) – Warm temperatures and even hotter racing action could be found Friday night at the Davenport Speedway.

KANKAKEE, IL (July 22, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, July 22, 2011 


Ryan Anderson picked off his first American Sprint Car Series feature win by topping Friday night's 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, IA. (Joe Orth photo)

DENISON, IA (July 22, 2011) – Racing just 20 minutes from his Charter Oak, IA, home, Ryan Anderson picked off his first career American Sprint Car Series win by topping Friday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Crawford County Speedway.

 


Mark Mundell masters B-Mods

BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (July 21) – Jeff Joldersma topped the field of USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Mark Mundell came out on top in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod main event Thursday night as the tough-as-nails Iron Man Challenge invaded the Bloomfield Speedway during the annual Davis County Fair.


Ryan Gustin wins USMTS feature at the Bloomfield Speedway

BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 21, 2011) - When the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy got the green flag to start the 30-lap WIX Filters “A” Main Thursday night at the Bloomfield Speedway, it looked like Zack VanderBeek Might get his second win in as many nights.

GREENWOOD, NE (July 21, 2011) - In the 23 year history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, the series has never sanctioned a bigger race than the upcoming weekend.

(Bill W) July 21, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series will compete in their much anticipated Illinois Sprint Week festivities starting Wednesday, July 27, and continuing through Sunday, July 31.

EAST MOLINE, IL (July 20, 2011) - Wednesday the Rock Island County Fair hosted the 1st Annual Hershel Roberts Memorial race at the Quad City Speedway for the IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Models. 


Ray Guss Jr. wins the IMCA Deery Bros. 1ST Annual Herschel Roberts Memorial event at Quad City Raceway Wed night.  It was a emotional win as the Herschel Roberts family and friends were all there to celebrate the victory for the Robert's Racing Team.  Congratulations to the Team.....

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (July 20) – Ray Guss Jr. won one for the team Wednesday night at Quad City Speedway. Guss chased down long-time leader Mike Murphy Jr., then held off Nate Beuseling to capture the Hershel Roberts Memorial Deery Brothers Summer Series feature.


Van Genderen notch Iron Man Challenge win at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 20) - Mike Van Genderen of Newton and Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter took home top honors Wednesday night as the Iron Man Challenge invaded the Southern Iowa Speedway during the Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio.

 


Zack VanderBeek wins USMTS show at Osky.
Stock Cars - Mike Vangenderen
B-Mods - Cayden Carter
Hobby Stocks - Dustin Griffiths
 

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 20) - Race fans that braved the heat wave Wednesday night got a fiery hot finish as local favorite Zack VanderBeek used a last-lap pass to win the 10th Annual Arnold Motor Supply Spring Classic presented by KBOE Radio as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy invaded the at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

GRAIN VALLEY, MO (July 20, 2011) - After a two night break the 2nd Annual COMP Cams SMP Speedweek rolled into the tight confines of Valley Speedway on Wednesday night, and it was Kyle Schmidt, who was declared the winner of the 30 lap feature after initial winner, Nathan Mayes, was disqualified.

LEBANON, MO (July 20, 2011) - The Central Bank Chase for the Championship keeps rolling Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with action in all 5 classes as the new winner list keep getting bigger

(Bill W) July 20, 2011 – Austin McCarl scored another win at the Huset’s Speedway last Sunday night.  It was the second of his career and the season, and it felt particularly good after spinning out of a win a few weeks back.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 20, 2011) - This Friday night, July 22 is Hochstetler Towing Night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Iowa’s only weekly asphalt racing program.


(97)Carson McCarl racing (21)Keith Carlberg at Knoxville

(Bill W) July 19, 2011 – It had been almost a month since Carson McCarl’s last race.  It was his second career sprint car win and it came at the Knoxville Raceway.

(Bill W) July 19, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders embark on a two-race weekend this Friday and Sunday night! 

(Bill W) July 19, 2011 – Casey’s General Stores locations in Knoxville, Monroe, Pella and Oskaloosa are offering $5 off Infield Party Passes for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge presented by Casey’s General Stores on Monday, August 7, and the Casey’s General Stores USAC Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company on Tuesday, August 8. 

(Bill W) July 19, 2011 – It wasn’t quite “From the outhouse to the Penthouse”, but it wasn’t far off.  On Friday, July 8, Kaley Gharst found himself upside down in his heat race and scrambling from the back of the B, only to miss the feature at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (July 19, 2011) - There will be plenty of racing action coming up at CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction in the next few weeks.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 18) – For those still trying to catch their breath after last week’s epic finishes at the Great American Stock Car Shootout, officials have announced that race fans will be allowed to bring their defibrillators into the grandstands this Wednesday and Thursday when the Iron Man Challenge delivers two days of heart-stopping action in Oskaloosa and Bloomfield, Iowa.

MASON CITY, Iowa (July 18) – Twice the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy has been rained out at the I-35 Speedway in Mason City, Iowa.

(Bill W) July 18, 2011 – After two weeks of being caught up in other driver’s accidents, it was a clear track in front of Chad Humston and the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 18, 2011) - Sat July 23rd will mark the start of the 2nd half of the Racing season Transport Graphics Championship Chase and what a way to start as the Reliable Chevrolet GM Performance B-Mods will be competing in the 2nd annual Reliable Chevrolet Shootout with the winner taking home a cool $500 to win while starting the A Feature will pay $75.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (July 18) – Quad City Speedway remembers one of its own Wednesday, July 20 when the gates open for the Hershel Roberts Memorial Deery Brothers Summer Series event.

DENISON, IA (July 18, 2011) – The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region is set for its annual stop at the 5/8-mile Crawford County Speedway dirt oval in Denison, IA, this Friday night. 

KNOXVILLE, IA  (July 18, 2011) - Steve Kinser.  Gary Wright.  Jon Stanbrough.  Donny Schatz.  Terry McCarl.  Levi Jones.  Jason Meyers.  Jason Johnson.  Brandon "Bud" Kaeding.  Sammy Swindell.  Shane Stewart.  Damion Gardner.  Joey Saldana.  Wayne Johnson.  Tracy Hines.  Danny Lasoski.  Brian Brown.  Chris Windom.  Greg Hodnett.  Paul McMahan.  Daron Clayton.  Fred Rahmer.  Brooke Tatnell. 

CALIFORNIA, MO (July 18, 2011) – After a pair of rousing events atop the tight, ¼-mile Double X Speedway clay oval earlier this season, the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region makes an encore appearance at the California, MO, track this Sunday night. 

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 18, 2011) – Following the conclusion of the Musco Great American Stock Car Challenge lat Tuesday, July 12, officials from the United States Racing Association confiscated the crate engine from USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod winner Cayden Carter.

CALIFORNIA, MO (July 17, 2011) - Taking his first Mr. G’s 360 sprint car win of the season, Lanny Carpenter wired the field at Double X Speedway Sunday night. 

DUBUQUE, IA (July 17, 2011) - Veteran Terry Neal jumped into the lead here early on and went onto capture the twenty five lap IMCA late model feature race here at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway Sunday evening

EAST MOLINE, IL (July 17, 2011) - Sunday was Foxtail Vinyl Design and Screen Printing night at the Quad City Speedway and for as dry as it has been the race track was in pretty good condition. 

FARLEY, IA (July 17, 2011) - Four features were completed Friday night before the rains came and wiped out the IMCA modified and IMCA late model features making those two division double features when racing action resumes here at the farley speedway on Friday August fifth.

STUART, IA (July 17, 2011) – Stuart Speedway welcomed back fans, drivers and crews to the hottest Sunday of 2011 for a night of fast-paced racing.

MONETT, MO (July 17, 2011) - Feature Results from Monett Speedway, Monett MO July 17, 2011

QUINCY, IL (July 17, 2011) - Justin Reed, Steven DeLonjay, Abe Huls, Jake Powers and Kimberly Abbott all took feature event wins during Poage Auto Plaza & Ursa Farmer Coop Night at the Races at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, July 17.

PEORIA, IL (July 16, 2011) - On a muggy Saturday night in Central Illinois, and with a full moon overhead, the action was just as hot on-track.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (July 16, 2011) - A very happy an elated Kevin Kile stood in victory lane Saturday night here at the West Liberty Raceway as he had just won his first ever IMCA I Wireless twenty five lap late model feature.

FARMINGTON, MO (July 16, 2011) – Sprint Division point leader and defending track Champion, Jimmy Hurley took home the honors on US Tool & Grinding Night at St Francois County Raceway.

 


Here's Danny Lasoski during hot laps at Knoxville Raceway

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 16, 2011) – Danny Lasoski won for the 96th time on Hy-Vee night at the Marion County Fair Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (July 16, 2011) - The hot temperatures added to the weekly challenge for fans and drivers at Central Missouri Speedway’s action presented by Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

MAQUOKETA, IA (July 16, 2011) - Three drivers made return trips to victory lane Saturday on Schurbon Engine and Machine Fan Appreciation Night at Jackson County Speedway, while two drivers got their first wins of the year. 

BURLINGTON, IA (July 16, 2011) - Hot, Hot, Hot. Yes it was plenty warm Saturday night on REXCO/Bobcat night at 34 Raceway with the point battles heating up as well.


I-35 Speedway Grand National Winner is: #51m, Mike Ryun,
Pleasant Valley, MO -- Photo by
PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (July 16, 2011) - It was a hot night both on and off the track. Close races all the way down to the checker flag brought fans to their feet and sent them home happy.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (July 16, 2011) - Point race action continued at CJ Speedway this week with Shane Paris, Quincy, Il., and Tommy Elston, Keokuk picking up first feature wins in the IMCA Stock Car and Late Model divisions respectively Friday night, July 15.


Bloomquist Wins CMH Diamond Nationals after Francis Breaks.
Photo by Ron Mitchell

WHEATLAND, MO (July 16, 2011) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN inherited the top spot when race leader, Steve Francis had driveline failure with six laps to go.

LA SALLE, IL (July 16, 2011) - Saturday night’s racing at La Salle Speedway qualified as one of the best Late Model battles all season long.

EAGLE, NE (July 16, 2011) - Trevor Grossenbacher of Lincoln, NE picked up a win in the 360 main event at Eagle Raceway. 

MACON, IL (July 16, 2011) - Macon Speedway welcomed Touchstone Energy to the 1/5th mile dirt track Saturday for an evening of exciting night of stock car racing.

(Bill W) July 16, 2011 – An exciting announcement surrounding the Friday night format of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals finds a program change. 

LEBANON, MO (July 15, 2011) - Midway Speedway held Relay for Life Night Friday night and greeted the new fans with outstanding racing action in all 5 classes.


Brian Birkhofer celebrates his winning the Battle at the Beach with second place Scott Bloomquist and third place Billy Moyer. Photo by R.J. Brown

PONTOON BEACH, IL  (July 15, 2011) - Tri City Speedway -- Pontoon Beach, IL Race Results for July 15, 2011

DAVENPORT, Ia. (July 15, 2011) – Beautiful weather and great racing were in surplus at the Davenport Speedway, Friday, for Kile Motorsports Night. Victory lane saw two repeat winners, one three-peat winner, and a new but familiar face before the night was over.


"Seems Like Old Times"--In this picture are the two A Features of the night.  On the left is Ronnie Wallace of McCook, who captured the IMCA Stock Car win in Brent Gibson's Stock Car.  On the right is Dan Carl of North Platte, who took the IMCA Modified win with his car (in the picture).  Both have won many A Features in their many years of driving at Lincoln County Raceway, but it is each their first win during the Sandhills Shootout.--Photo courtesy of Tamie Thurn.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (July 15, 2011) - Opening night of the Sandhills Shootout at Lincoln County Raceway seemed a little strange, and it very well could have been the effect of the full moon.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 15, 2011) - Some exceptional racing, The Great American Ice Cream Giveaway, former Hawkeye Wrestler Mark Ironside, and a little controversy were all part of the annual 100.7 “The Fox” Free Race Friday night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway…….. Until rain halted the fun with three features in the books.

LA MONTE, MO (July 15, 2011) - L A Raceway Results from July 15, 2011 


Loyet Takes ASCS Regional Clash Win at U.S. 36!
Photo by Joe Orth Photos

CAMERON, Mo. (July 15, 2011) – Brad Loyet picked up his second ASCS Regional feature win by racing to victory lane in Friday night’s 25-lap event pitting the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest and Warrior Regions versus one another atop the high-banked, 3/8-mile U.S. 36 Raceway clay oval. 

DONNELLSON, Iowa (July 15, 2011) – Brandon Savage had come close on several occasions but had never been able to close the door on a IMCA Modified win.

KANKAKEE, IL (July 15, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, July 15, 2011 


Here is Long time promoter Morey Denny and his son Brad Denny with Shannon Babbs in Spoon River victory lane Thursday night.
Photo by Mike Ruefer

(Bill W) July 14, 2011 – Kaley Gharst and the Plath Motorsports #14P team made up for a tough night at the Lee County Speedway on July 8 by winning Thursday night’s Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders feature at the Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 14, 2011) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN captured Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heat races on preliminary night at Tri-City Speedway. 

SEDALIA, MO (July 14, 2011) - In just over a month, drivers and fans will gather on the hallowed grounds of the Historic Half Mile that is Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia when engines roar back to life for the annual Missouri State Fair Championships! 

LEBANON, MO (July 14, 2011) - The Super Late models of the MARS Racing Series will return to the Lebanon Midway Speedway in a special Thursday night edition of racing action on Aug 4th.

MC COOK, NE (July 14, 2011) - The theme for the 2011 Red Willow County Fair is "Let The Good Times Roll".


Babb’s slick track preference at La Salle leads to third victory in a row.
 Photo by Mike Ruefer

LA SALLE, IL  (July 13, 2011) - Mother Nature has robbed race enthusiasts of their need for speed on far too many occasions this season at La Salle Speedway.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 12) – The 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout wrapped up the second night of action Tuesday with four classes tackling the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, including the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods.


Terry McCarl at Knoxville Raceway during double feature night.

(Bill W) July 12, 2011 – It’s not often you get in trouble for winning, but Terry McCarl did just that when he got back to his pit. 

WHEATLAND, MO (July 12, 2011) - The 5th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals takes place on Saturday, July 16th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

KNOXVILLE, IA  (July 12, 2011)  -  National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee and driver-turned-media-member Brad Doty will sign copies of his recently re-released book “Still Wide Open” in the National Sprint Car Museum’s booth this weekend during Eldora Speedway’s Kings Royal championship event.

(Bill W) July 12, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will make their annual appearance at one of their favorite stops on Thursday night, July 14.

LEBANON, MO (July 12, 2011) - Racing action gets back underway Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the track gets ready to host Relay For Life Night along with a couple of New Point leaders atop of the standings in the Central Bank Racing Series Action.

(Bill W) July 12, 2011 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 had things dialed up well in a pair of competitions with the World of Outlaws last weekend.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 11) – The 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout kicked off the first of two nights Monday with four classes in action and the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, including the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods.

WHEATLAND, MO (July 11, 2011) - A hot summer night brought Paul Snyder his first win in the Pitts Home A-Mod's, Rylan Long win number six at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2011, and Sundance Keepper back to back wins. Keith Simmons was also in Victory Lane in the MOVR class.

EAST MOLINE, IL (July 11, 2011) - Sunday was Leisure Time Billiards Mid Season Championship night at Quad City Speedway. 

STUART, IA (July 10) – Drivers and fans alike gathered on a steamy Sunday afternoon at Stuart Speedway and the only thing hotter than the weather was the racing!

QUINCY, IL (July 10, 2011) - Denny Woodworth, Steven DeLonjay, Kevin Tomlinson, Tanner Klingele and Todd Nelson all scored feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday July 10 during Quincy Action Hobby & Gem City Ford Night at the races.

WARRENSBURG, MO (July 9, 2011) - Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) welcomed officers and representatives from the Central Auto Racing Boosters (C.A.R.B.) to the speedway Saturday night as weekly racing action returned to the speedway to start the second half of the season.

MAQUOKETA, IA (July 9, 2011) - It was a great night for racing Saturday at Jackson County Speedway and Kile Motorsports was on hand to present the accolades to the feature winners.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 9, 2011) - With over 90 race teams in the pits, The Mid-Season Championships were held Sat night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway as another outstanding night of action was held.

LEBANON, MO (July 9, 2011) - The hot weather couldn’t keep drivers and fans of I-44 Speedway away on Saturday, July 9.

FARMINGTON, MO (July 9, 2011) – Hot summer weather, cold beverages, $5.00 grandstand admission, tons of action and staff member of KTJJ on hand.

LA SALLE, IL (July 9, 2011) - AJ May was on fire Saturday night on the high banks of La Salle Speedway.

FARMINGTON, IA (July 9, 2011) - July 9th Unilli tires Money Race had 62 karts come to race for different payouts depending on the classes.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (July 9, 2011) - Five racers got their first feature wins at CJ Speedway for the 2011 season as point race action continues.


Kevin Swindell chalked up his first career victory at Knoxville despite two close calls that had fans thinking he may be headed upside down.
 

KNOXVILLE,  IA (July 9, 2011) – The crowd was on the edge of their seat on Wells Fargo Twin Features Night Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway. 


I-35 Speedway IMCA Modified Winner #26, Bud Wilson, Trenton, MO
Photo by PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (July 9, 2011) - It was McElroy Metal Service night at I-35 Speedway. Five classes of cars ran eighteen races and had the show over by 10:30 p.m. And I-35 Speedway had five happy racers walk away with wins.

EAGLE, NE (July 9, 2011) - Results from the Eagle Raceway July 9.

LEBANON, MO (July 9, 2011) - Owners Jack and Dana Jones have announced the classes and format for the 2nd annual Hot Summer Nights event at the Lebanon Midway Speedway for the July 28th and 29th events

KANKAKEE, IL (July 8, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, July 8, 2011


Korey Weyant Enjoys Victory Lane with the Northrop crew (Funderburk Racing Photo)

(Bill W) July 8, 2011 – Korey Weyant emerged victorious in the 25-lap feature Friday night with the Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois.

BROWNSTOWN, IL (July 8, 2011) - Full results for July 8 from Fayette County Speedway

LEBANON, MO (July 8, 2011) - The action continued Friday Night in the Central Bank Racing Series Action as a smooth surface and 3 wide racing highlighted the racing.

DONNELLSON, IA (July 8, 2011) – California, Missouri’s Randy Martin ended a bit of a drought for himself by picking up $1,200 and the feature event at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa Friday night.  The event coincided with the Lee County Fair.


Brandon Sheppard takes Farmer City Summer Nationals.
Photo by Mike Ruefer

FARMER CITY, IL (July 8, 2011) - Brandon Sheppard takes Farmer City Summer Nationals win with Chad Kinder picking up the Summit Modified feature win.

FARLEY, IA (July 8, 2011) - Besides The Green Mamba Jet Car blowing the van on fire there was plenty of racing action here at the Farley Speedway Friday night.

McCOOK, NE (July 8, 2011) -  McCook Speedway raced with a typical theme, potential showers in the area, but was able to have the races completed and trophies handed out before any substantial rain hit the area.


Shane Stewart and company enjoy Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest victory lane after wiring the field in Friday night's 25-lap main event at Minnesota's Jackson Speedway. (Rob Kocak photo)

JACKSON, MN. (July 8, 2011) – Shane Stewart wired Friday night’s Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest feature event to top Jackson Speedway’s makeup of the Folken Brothers Trucking/Van Wyhe Livestock Spring Sprint Car Nationals that was postponed from earlier in the year. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (July 8, 2011) – It was a picture perfect night for racing at the Davenport Speedway and the drivers in all four classes put on an excellent show for the fans.

LAMONTE, MO (July 8, 2011) - Race Results for July 8

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (July 8, 2011) - For the first time in 13 years, the Lincoln County Ag Society has dropped the car count requirement for the purse of their annual Sandhills Shootout for the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars at Lincoln County Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 15-16.

MASON CITY, Iowa (July 8, 2011) - After a well-deserved vacation of nearly three weeks, the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy is set to embark on a busy second-half of July beginning this Tuesday, July 12, at the I-35 Speedway in Mason City, Iowa.

INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 8, 2011) – Rick Hartzell has spent the last two years chasing the World of Outlaws Late Model Series all over the country with his wife Jill George, the first female driver to follow the national tour as a regular.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 8, 2011) - The pre-entry deadlines are fast-approaching for the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge and the United States Auto Club (USAC) Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals - as they are July 12 and July 15, respectively. 

 


Brian Harris in the Diercks Motorsports car formally driven by Darren Miller win the 35 lap 2000 dollar event. Andy Eckrich led the whole way till lap 34 when Harris passed him and won the show.  Photo by Mike Ruefer

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (July 7) – Brian Harris proved fastest coming out of the final turn, passing race-long leader Andy Eckrich to win Thursday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at West Liberty Raceway.

(Bill W) June 7, 2011 – Kaley Gharst was back in action at the Knoxville Raceway in the family #8 last Saturday night. 

(Bill W) July 7, 2011 – Chad Humston and the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team notched win #2 last weekend at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska. 

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (July 6) – Even after getting his first Deery Brothers Summer Series victory in two years and tightening the 2011 IMCA Late Model tour point standings, Terry Neal was a tough sell on the subject of momentum.

(Bill W) July 6, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders head to a very familiar place this Friday night, as they partake in their annual trek to the Lee County Fair and the Lee County Fair Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. 

(Bill W) July 6, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series heads to the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois this Friday night. 

(Bill W) July 6, 2011 – The strong runs continued for Wayne Johnson and the BDS Motorsports #38 team.

STUART, IA (July 6, 2011) - Extra money and extra nice weather welcomed racers to Stuart Speedway on the day before we celebrated our Independence. Josh Gilman (make-up and regular night), Adam Kralik, Jesse Sobbing, Bob Daniels, Jake Coughennower and Shannon Anderson were the feature winners on a beautiful Sunday evening.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 6) – Four new faces visited victory lane Wednesday night as the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series returned to the spotlight at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.


Babb wins UMP Summernationals at Peoria Speedway.
Photo by Mike Ruefer

PEORIA, ILL (July 6, 2011) - Shannon Babb won his 3rd UMP Summernationals race of 2011 and his 3rd career Peoria Speedway Summernationals win Wednesday night as the “Hell Tour” rolled through Central Illinois on a hot, muggy summer evening.

LEBANON, MO (July 06) - The Central Bank Racing Series Championship Chase keeps rooling in high gear Friday ngiht after a very successful Energy Company Independence Holiday night last week.


Eric Dailey Wins 20th Annual Harris Clash for the Modifieds!

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 5, 2011) –  Persistence paid off for Eric Dailey, as he came out on top of the 20th Annual Harris Clash for IMCA modifieds at the Knoxville Raceway Tuesday night.

 


Brian Birkhofer wins the UMP SUMMER HELL TOUR @ 34 Raceway. Photo by Mike Ruefer

BURLINGTON, IA (July 4, 2011) - UMP DirtCar Summer Nationals Hell Tour at 34 Raceway July 4


Terry Neal won the IMCA Deery Brothers Feature Event at
Quincy Sunday Night.

QUINCY, IL (July 3, 2011) - Mother Nature tried her best to bring another rain out to Quincy Raceways on Sunday July 3 but all she could muster was a measly sprinkle of rain that only delayed the start to the annual Titan Tire and Wheel Deery Brothers Summer Series event.

MOBERLY, MO (July 3, 2011) - Danny Crane held off David Holder to pick up the win at 24 Raceway this past Sunday night.

FARMINGTON, IA (July 3, 2011) - July 3rd Double Points Night at Shimek Speedway had 50 karts compete.

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (July 3, 2011) – In a Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior feature event that included more twists and turns a typical country back road, Kyle Bellm came away with his first career ASCS win in Sunday night’s 25-lapper at Double X Speedway.

EAST MOLINE, IL (July 3, 2011) - Despite a few intermittent sprinkles Sunday evening the races at the Quad City Speedway got off without a hitch. 

WEST PLAINS, MO (July 2, 2011) - Wendell Wallace raced to his second COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) victory of the season on Saturday night as he overtook race long leader, Jeff Floyd, with just two laps remaining in the event to claim the win.

PEORIA, IL July 2, 2011) - Many of the usual suspects were in victory lane Saturday night at Peoria Speedway on a hot and steamy evening in Central Illinois. 4 of the 5 divisions saw repeat winners, with only Donovan Lodge in the UMP Modifieds the only first-time winner.

FARMINGTON, MO (July 2) – Hot weather, fireworks, cold beverages at the Soaring Eagle Distributing stand and a good crowd saw Jimmy Hurley take home the winners share of the pie.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 2, 2011) - In the first event pitting the ASCS Sooner and ASCS Warrior forces against one another, it was Tulsa’s Brian McClelland taking the winner’s loot back to the Sooner State by winning Saturday night’s 25-lap feature event atop the ¼-mile Springfield Raceway clay oval.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (June 2, 2011) - In the IMCA I Wireless late model twenty five lap feature here at the West Liberty raceway Saturday night young Jonathon Brauns wheeled to his first ever late model win leading from flag to flag however it was determined in post race inspection that his race car had an illegal spacer on it thus giving the win to Dale Stolte.

BURLINGTON, IA (July 2, 2011) - Racing at 34 Raceway continues to provide plenty of action with the point races heating up.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 2, 2011) - Hawkeye International Trucks presented racing action in all six divisions of the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night, July 1st.


Quincy, IL driver, 12 year old Jake Griffin, picks up win number 2 in ULMA Late-Model at Scotland County Speedway Memphis, MO.

MEMPHIS, MO (July 2, 2011) - Jake Griffin, picks up win number 2 in ULMA Late-Model at Scotland County Speedway Memphis, MO.

MAQUOKETA, IA (July 2, 2011) - Saturday was Rotman Motor Company Mid-Season Championship and Tommy Timmerman got to award trophies to a couple of previous winners and three new faces to victory lane.

PEVELY, Mo. (July 2, 2011) - Billy Moyer finally added his name to the list of winners during the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour after winning Saturday night at I-55 Raceway.


Nate VanHaaften Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2) – Nate VanHaaften and Clint Garner won both ends of Twin Features for 360 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.

WINSTON, MO. (July 2, 2011) - As the fireworks lit the night sky at I-35 Speedway five drivers had their trophies for winning the feature in thier respective classes.

MACON, IL (July 02, 2011) - A special event at Macon Speedway is not hard to find on the 2011 schedule and the first Saturday of July was no exception with the 95Q Firecracker 40s.

KNOXVILLE, IL (July 2, 2011) - Sprint Car racers who have competed under the O'Reilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions banner have done very well at the legendary Knoxville Raceway In Knoxville, Iowa over the years.  


Chad Simpson wins MLRA feature at Corning, Ia. -- Photo by Mike Ruefer

CORNING, IA (July 2, 2011) - Chad Simpson earned the pole position in Saturday night's Lucas Cattle Company A Feature and never looked back.

NORTON, KS (July 2, 2011) - Despite rain to the north and later to the west, Elmwood Park Speedway stayed dry for the second race night of the season.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (July 2, 2011) - Brad Kuhn drove to his first feature victory of the season in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Andrew Felker won his second feature of the season in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series in Saturday’s 2nd FanFest presented by Budweiser at Belle-Clair Speedway.


Brian McClelland Tops ASCS Regional Clash at Springfield!
Photo by Lonnie Wheatley

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (July 2, 2011) – In the first event pitting the ASCS Sooner and ASCS Warrior forces against one another, it was Tulsa’s Brian McClelland taking the winner’s loot back to the Sooner State by winning Saturday night’s 25-lap feature event atop the ¼-mile Springfield Raceway clay oval. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (July 2, 2011) - Night one of the 8th Annual Tom Wilson Memorial BBQ Bowl weekend racing events at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) thrilled the fans with exciting late model and modified action on a hot summer evening as ULMA late model drivers were racing for two crowns last night. 

EAGLE, NE (July 2, 2011) - Full results from Saturday night racing at Eagle Raceway

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 2, 2011) - This Tuesday, July 5, marks a milestone in International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) modified stock car racing history as the twentieth Harris Clash takes place at the legendary Knoxville Raceway.


Nathan Wood, Keswick, took the lead from Wapello's Brian Holmes on lap twenty-two of the 25 lap Wapello Auto Parts and Kurt's Garage IMCA Stock Car Firecracker 25  feature Friday night, July 1 at CJ Speedway. Pictured with Wood are promoter Amanda Tipps, Kurt Burmeister and son Brandon (Kurt's Garage, Wapello) and flagman Brian  Hetzler. Photo by Dana Royer

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. (July 1, 2011) - Results from July 1, 2011 CJ Speedway, Columbus Junction

DAVENPORT, IA. (July 1, 2011) – Ray Guss Jr., became the sixth different Petersen Plumbing & Heating IMCA Late Model feature winner, in as many races at the Davenport Speedway, this season. Mike Murphy Jr., and Nate Buesling finished second and third respectively.

 


Mark Widmar won the 305 Sprints Friday night feature at Lee County Speedway - Donnellson, Ia. Also winning feature were Jim Lynch - Hobby Stock, Justin Reed - Late Model, Wyatt Lantz - Modifieds and David Helenthal- Wild Thing.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 1, 2011) - The first feature of the night was the O'Reilly Auto Parts Mod Lites. Adam Davis would take the early lead. 


Brian Brown and crew enjoy Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest victory lane after a triumph in Friday's 25-lap main event at Greenwood, Nebraska's I-80 Speedway. Photo by Lonnie Wheatley

GREENWOOD, Neb. (July 1, 2011) – Friday night’s Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest event at I-80 Speedway netted a familiar result, as Brian Brown made his way to victory lane in the Sprint Car portion of the track’s Midwest Tri-Fecta Challenge. 

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (July 1, 2011) - Nick Knepper passed Andrew Felker on the final lap to win his first POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series race of the season and Kara King took her second career victory in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series.


Jason Utter Picks up $3,000 at I-80 Speedway
Photo by Mike Ruefer

GREENWOOD, NE. (July 1 , 2011) - Jason Utter of Columbus Junction, IA passed Chris Simpson at the checkers to win the Midwest Tri-Fecta at I80 Speedway.

McCOOK, Nebraska (July 1, 2011) - Things got off to a rocky start for everyone at McCook Speedway July 1. A serious accident east of town before the races caused a delay in the start of events because there was not an ambulance or fire truck available.

 

QUINCY, Ill. (July 1) – Quincy Raceway gets a jump on the holiday celebration, hosting the Sunday, July 3 Deery Brothers Summer Series event for IMCA Late Models.


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Rylan Long - ULMA Late Models Lucas Oil Speedway
 Photo by Chris Bork

WHEATLAND, MO (June 30, 2011) - With fireworks lighting the sky, Rylan Long, Eric Turner, and Sundance Keepper provided the fireworks on the track as they all visited the Lucas Oil Speedway Victory Lane on a special Thursday Night Thunder

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (June 30, 2011) – Chad Humston kicked off the Fourth of July weekend racing festivities by wiring the field in Thursday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Junction Motor Speedway. 


Michael Long won the Hawkeye Dirt Tour feature at the Lee County Speedway. Photo by John Vass

DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 30, 2011) – Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., started 10th and charged to the front of the JR Motosports Hawkeye Dirt Tour feature event at Lee County Speedway to dominate the last half of the race.

MARION, IOWA (June 30, 2011) - John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises racing team will make their 2011 debut this Saturday, July 2, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, along with new official partner, GLOplate Illumination System. 

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 30) – More than 70 IMCA Modified race teams are already signed up for the Tuesday, July 5 Harris Clash special at Knoxville Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 30, 2011) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum’s “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series’ program slated for Thursday, July 21, in Knoxville has been postponed as the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) comes to town with its Pullin’ for the (Marion County) Fair truck and tractor pull event.  Museum curator Tom Schmeh is currently assembling the Thursday, August 18, program.

QUINCY, IL (June 30, 2011) - Quincy Raceways IMCA Northern Sport Mod Special event to Pay $500 to Win during the Holiday Special event on Sunday July 3.


Kloos Gets First Ever Summer Nationals Win at Belle Clair

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (June 29, 2011) - Michael Kloos of Trenton, Ill., became the third different first-time winner on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour Wednesday night at Belle Clair Speedway.


Jeff Aikey won the Red Dralle Memorial Deery Brothers Race at the Independence Motor Speedway. Photo by John Vass

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 29) – On the night when fans at Independence Motor Speedway remembered one of their favorite drivers, Jeff Aikey added to his own considerable legacy.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (June 29, 2011) - NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader tied Mike Harrison for the most wins in the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Wednesday night, earning his third win of the 2011 tour at Belle Clair Speedway.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 29, 2011) – One driver dominated while another clinched the World Products Great American Stock Car Series crown with a typically stellar run of his own Wednesday night. 

QUINCY, ILL (June 29, 2011) - Keith Pratt, Steven DeLonjay, Aaron Brocksieck,  Wes Mayfield and Robert Thompson all took home the coveted Pepsi Mid Season Championship feature event wins in a rain delayed event on Wednesday June 29 at Quincy Raceways.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 29) – After back-to-back weeks of rain-soaked disappointment, the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series resumed Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for Kids Night presented by Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon with USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks back in action on the half-mile clay oval.

PEORIA, IL (June 29, 2011) - Bobby Pierce is beginning to like Peoria Speedway. The 14 year-old from Oakwood picked up his 2nd UMP DirtCar Super Late Model win of the year on a beautiful Wednesday night despite fighting an ill-handling race car.

MACON, IL (June 29, 2011) - Plans are underway for the 95Q Macon Speedway Annual fireworks display to be held this Saturday night July 2 during our Firecracker 40’s.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 28, 2011) - This July will offer one of the most diverse schedules ever at the Knoxville Raceway, highlighted by two sprint car Twin Features events, the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) Harris Clash for modified and dirt late model stock cars, and the Marion County Fair's annual concert series and new National Tractor Pulling Association (NTPA) truck & tractor pull event. 

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 28) – Never far behind the leaders, Donavon Smith finally found his way to the front to win Tuesday’s World Products Great American Stock Car Series main event at Marshalltown Speedway.

STUART, IA (June 28, 2011) – Unpredictable finishes rounded out an almost impossible evening of racing at the Stuart Speedway this past Sunday night.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 28, 2011) - Sprint Car racing returns to the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway Sat night July 2 as Budweiser presents the battle of the ASCS Regions of the Sooner and Warrior Regions.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 28) – Six events are in the books for the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, with 10 different winners emerging from 11 feature races so far.

PEORIA, IL (June 28, 2011) - On the heels of a successful AMA All-Star Flat Track event June 17, Peoria Speedway promoter Curt Mottaz has added an August 19 return date for the motorcycle series.

WINSTON, MO (June 28, 2011) - The racing gets better each week. Close side by side racing, tight points battles and close knit family fun has been the motive for drivers and speedway officials all season.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (June 28, 2011)--Double-duty driver Dereck King is having an outstanding season in POWRi’s Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series going into the 2nd FanFest presented by Budweiser on Friday (July 1) and Saturday (July 2) at Belle-Clair Speedway.

BUCKNER, MO (June 28, 2011) - Friday night will kick off back to back Lucas Oil MLRA events. I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE will host the Midwest Tri-fecta Race.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 28, 2011) - This Friday night, July 1 is Hawkeye International Trucks Night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

LEBANON, MO (June 27, 2011) - The popular Missouri Dirt Legend Cars will be making a return apperance on Friday Night July 1st to the Lebanon Midway Speedway as part of the Speedway's Firecracker Special which will include a Fireworks show at intermission presented by Energy Companies of Lebanon, Mo.


Photo was taken June 26 at the Bloomfield Speedway. As you can see the track crew has been very busy getting the speedway ready for two full nights of racing during the Davis County Fair July 21-22. Click Here for More Photos

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 27) – Another wild Wednesday night of racing action returns this Wednesday, June 29, to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with Kids Night presented by Pro-Line Buildings.

BURLINGTON, IA (June 27, 2011) - Saturday, July 2  will be TA Auto & GTire/I-Wireless and Hot 97.3 KIDS NIGHT at 34 Raceway. Join us for lots of prize giveaways and fun.

WHEATLAND, MO (June 27, 2011) - On an extremely warm and muggy Casey's General Stores Night at the Races at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this past Saturday night.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 27) – A win at Lee County Speedway helped Mark Elliott to an IMCA series championship a decade ago.

MOBERLY, MO (June 27, 2011) - Results from 24 Raceway for June 26

HARLIN, IA (June 27, 2011) - Results from Shelby County Speedway for June 25

MACON, IL (June 27, 2011) - Macon Speedway has been plagued by rain lately along with many other Midwest racetractks and track owners, staff and Macon Speedway fans are ready for the show to go on as planned.

WHEATLAND, MO (June 27, 2011) - Nemo Quarry in Pittsburg, Missouri presents a Special Thursday Night Thunder Edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series this Thursday, June 30th as Lucas Oil Speedway

DONNELLSON, IA (June 27, 2011) – In the last few years Dane Fenton has had a lot of second places finishes and some extremely untimely bad luck that has kept him out of victory lane at Lee County Speedway.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (June 27, 2011) - CJ Speedway, Columbus Junction, Iowa, held its mid season championship night Friday, June 24 with  60 cars entered for competition in the five classes.

DUBUQUE, IA (June 26, 2011) - 2010 IMCA late model track point champion Terry Neal passed Ryan Duhme for the lead on lap six,then lead the remaining nineteen laps to notch his sixth IMCA late model feature victory.

EAST MOLINE, IL (June 26, 2011) - Sunday was a special night at Quad City Speedway especially for two people, as Delbert and Beverly Hahn renewed their wedding vows on the front straight-away with Ray Guss Jr and Matt Werner looking on.

QUINCY, IL (June 26, 2011) - Mother Nature dumped over 2 inches of rain on Quincy Raceways on Saturday June 25 forcing the postponement of the Pepsi Mid-Season Championship to Wednesday June 29.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 25, 2011) - Pierce City's Brian Green has always had a fast racecar, but lady luck has never shinned on the young charger from Pierce City until Sat Night at Springfield Raceway on Scout night.

NEWTON, Iowa (June 25, 2011) - The last time Marco Andretti won an IZOD IndyCar Series race he was a 19-year-old rookie who shaved about once a week.

MARION, Ill. (June 25, 2011) - Christopher Bell won the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series’ 66 Mike Phillips Memorial and its $10,000 paycheck Saturday at Southern Illinois Raceway.

BRAINERD, Minn. (June 25) – A grueling and often wet month of June came to a conclusion Saturday night as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy made its final stop of USMTS Summer Speedweeks at the North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minn.


IMCA Modified Winner #11, Darren Shaw, Lathrop, MO -- I35 Speedway. Photo by PictureMeRacing.com

WINSTON, MO (June 25, 2011) - Coming into tonight the drivers of I-35 Speedway have been putting on a great program for the fans. Tonight they made it three weeks in a row of fantastic racing!

PRINCETON, Minn. (June 25, 2011) -  Donny Schatz and his team want to dominate the series. The STP/Armor All/Chevrolet J&J did just that during the latter stages of the 40 lap main event at Princeton Speedway.

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 25, 2011) - The 2011 season rolled on at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) Saturday night for 98.5 FM The Bar night at the races and when the last checkered flag fell, defending modified track champion Jason Thompson found his way to victory lane.

MOBERLY, MO (June 25, 2011) – 24 Raceways is proud to announce that NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kenny Wallace will be appearing and racing his Federated Auto Parts UMP Modified during Sunday June 26 racing event at the high backed super speedway.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 25) – Mother Nature finally threw the Iron Man Challenge fans a bone Friday night and the drivers in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods delivered a rock solid show at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa.


Lee County Speedway Track Officials for 2011/Terry & Jenni Hoenig Promoters. Photo by Dennis Krieger

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA  (June 25, 2011) - Yellowbook presented racing action in all six divisions of the Papa Johns’ Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night.


Bobby East dominates the USAC Silver Crown race at Iowa Speedway Friday night, lapping up to 4th place. Bobby Santos came in second, Kyle Larson third. Photo by Ryan Northcote

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa (June 24) – Rodney Sanders collected his second USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy main event of the season Friday with a victory at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
 


Dan Schileper outruns Billy Moyer to get his seconded career UMP Dirt Car Summer Nationals win at TriCity Speedway. Photo by Mike Ruefer

PONTOON BEACH, IL (June 24, 2011) - Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, Wisconsin claimed his third career UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory at Tri-City Speedway and claimed the $10,000 payday.

LA MONTE, Mo. (June 24, 2011) – Brad Loyet snared his first career winged Sprint Car feature win by racing to victory lane in Friday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region main event at LA Raceway. 

JACKSON, MN (June 25, 2011) - Brooke Tatnell comes away with with a win from the Brooke Big Game Treestands Outlaw 410 Sprint Car Shootout at Jacksonville Speedway.

MARION, Ill. (June 24, 2011) - Jacob Patton drove to the third POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series feature victory of his career Friday in the opening round of the 66 Mike Phillips Memorial at Southern Illinois Raceway.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (June 24, 2011) – Stock car racing action finally returned to the quarter-mile oval at the Davenport Speedway for the Casey’s General Stores Mid-Season Championships.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (June 24, 2011) - Fans were greeted with 3 and 4 wide racing action along with Spectator Eliminators for $5 admission thanks to Rod Clement from Clement Heating and Cooling. 

 

(Bill W) June 24, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series continues to roll on with a successful season, and an “Illinois Speedweek” has now been added to the schedule. 


Feger Hustles to Fayette County Summer Nationals Win

BROWNSTOWN, Ill. (June 23, 2011) - Jason Feger put on a charge Thursday night at Fayette County (Ill.) Speedway during the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour, blasting to his first win worth $5,000 on the 2011 tour.

BROWNSTOWN, Ill. (June 23, 2011) - Mike Harrison of Highland, Ill., became the third different driver in four events to claim a DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals victory after capturing the $1,000 payday Thursday night at Fayette County Speedway.

CRESCO, Iowa (June 23, 2011) – Mark Elliott became the fourth different winner in as many JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour events this season, topping Thursday’s IMCA Modified series feature at Cresco Speedway.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 23, 2011) – One of IMCA’s longest tenured drivers will be remembered at Independence Motor Speedway’s inaugural Red Dralle Memorial Deery Brothers Summer Series event on Wednesday, June 29.

HIGHLAND, Ill. (June 22, 2011) - Scott James is making the most of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour, surging to his second consecutive win worth $5,000 Wednesday night at Highland (Ill.) Speedway.

HIGHLAND, Ill. (June 22, 2011) - Ken Schrader is quickly becoming the favorite to win the inaugural DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals after capturing the $1,000 payday Wednesday night at Highland (Ill.) Speedway.


Second generation Mod racer, Brandon Banks is a chip off the ole block as he wows the crowd at Lee County Speedway with this high flying racing into turn three during the IMCA MOD event last Friday Night.  

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 22, 2011) - Yellowbook presents action in the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series this Friday night June 24 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

(Bill W) June 22, 2011 – Sometimes nothing can live up to your first win.  For Carson McCarl, his second win at the Knoxville Raceway was hard fought and just as sweet.

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (June 22, 2011) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series event at West Liberty Raceway has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 7.

MACON, IL (June 22, 2011) - Macon Speedway is hosting the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Driver Reunion party at Macon Speedway set for Saturday, June 25.


Hot IMCA Mod action @ 34 Raceway Saturday night with
Mike Weikert Jr. picking up the win.

GRIMES, IA (June 22, 2011) - The following comments were posted on Brett Moffitt Racing’s Facebook fan page by an eyewitness to the action on the track who described the events that had unfolded as he watched.   

ALTA, Iowa (June 22, 2011) – Checks for $1,000 will go home with the winners following all three feature events in the IMCA World Products Great American Stock Car Series.

(Bill W) June 22, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders event scheduled for this Friday, June 24, at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois has been canceled due to flooding complications and the water ration that the city is currently under.

(Bill W) June 22, 2011 – A great relief was felt last Friday night, when Wayne Johnson won his first feature since his leg injury almost eleven months ago.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (June 22, 2011) –After a wet and wild Spring, it’s time to turn up the heat. The first stock car race of Summer, will be this Friday, June 24th, the Casey’s General Stores Mid-Season Championships at the Davenport Speedway.

(Bill W) June 21, 2011 – Things are going well for a team when a fourth place run at Knoxville Raceway doesn’t feel good. 

(Bill W) June 21, 2011 – The best stories in racing are those of overcoming adversity, and that was certainly the case for Brian Brown Saturday night at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri.


Austin Phillips won the Front Wheel Drive feature at  Clarke County Speedway. Photo by Diane Beal

OSCEOLA, IA (June 21, 2011) - Results and Feature Photos from    Clarke County Speedway Feature Winners form June 18 races.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 21, 2011)  - The high-flying action of dirt-track racing will be in high gear Sat night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway as the Speedway will be hosting Scout night at the Races.

WHEATLAND, MO (June 21, 2011) - This Saturday, June 25th it's the Casey's General Stores Mid-Season Championships at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri plus a very special Military Appreciation Night presented by US 97.

ELDON, IA (June 20, 2011) - Results from the Wapello County Fair Race that was held June 16

LEBANON, MO (June 21, 2011) - Action continues Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the Transport Graphics Street Stock Class will be racing for some extra money along with bonus points in the Central Bank Racing Series Action.

LEBANON, MO (June 20, 2011) - The popular Missouri Dirt Legend Cars will be making a return apperance on Friday Night July 1st to the Lebanon Midway Speedway as part of the Speedway's Firecracker Special which will include a Fireworks show at intermission.

(Bill W) June 20, 2011 – The Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team has spent much of their time towards the front of the pack in 2011, but victory had escaped them. 

CRESCO, Iowa (June 20, 2011) – Consistency has Ryan Dolan on top of point standings for the JR Motor­sports Hawkeye Dirt Tour. 

DUBUQUE, IA (June 19, 2011) - Rain clouds threatened a little bit here Sunday evening but everything went off unscathed as the program finished in great time.

STUART, IA (June 19, 2011) - After yet another rainout the drivers and fans of Stuart Speedway were itching for some great short track racing and they did not leave disappointed!

EAST MOLINE, IL (June 19, 2011) - Sunday at Quad City Speedway there were some exciting qualifying races, which included Mike Wisdom rolling his 4 Cylinder car in his heat race. 

QUINCY, IL (June 19, 2011) - Mother Nature did it again to Quincy Raceways for the Fathers Day June 19 event. Quincy Raceways received over 6 inches of rain over the past week with rain both on Saturday and Sunday morning and with more rain indicated for later today, Mother Nature has forced the cancellation of the Ursa Farmers Coop and Gem City Ford Night at the Races.

PEORIA, IL (June 18, 2011) - Steve Lance, Jr. battled his brother Tim and Charley Hess, winning an entertaining 30 lap UMP Late Model feature on Fathers' Day weekend at Peoria Speedway Saturday night.

FARMINGTON, MO (June 18, 2011) - On this Saturday Night at St Francois County Raceway another familiar name graced the winners Circle. Joey Montgomery, Fredericktown, Mo picks up the win in Midwest Open Wheel Association Sprint feature.

LA MONTE, MO (June 18, 2011) - With twenty-two heavy-hitters signing in to the Pitts Homes of Warsaw A Modifieds, it was anyone’s guess as to who would cross the finish line first.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 18, 2011) - The action was again fast and furious Sat night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway as the Transport Graphics Chase for the Championship is in full swing as over 90 plus race teams checked into the pits tonight with several first time 2011 winners.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (June 18, 2011) - Nick Marolf passed early race leader Nate Beusling late in the race and went on to capture the I-Wireless IMCA Late Model 25 lap feature here at the West Liberty Raceway Saturday night.

EAGLE, NE (June 18, 2011) - Results from Eagle Raceway for June 18


Dusty Zomer scores win number two at the Knoxville Raceway It was worth $3,500 and came at Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship night.
Photo by Dave Hill

KNOXVILLE, IA (June 18, 2011) – Dusty Zomer assumed the lead with four laps to go, when leader, Wayne Johnson, had an oil filter blow off, causing an oil fire.

WINSTON, MO (June 18, 2011) - The night started off with Mike Tanner from Kansas City picking up win number three on the season in the IMCA Sport Mod division.

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 18, 2011) - Much to the dismay of race fans, Earl Walls talked about his announcement that CMS will close at the end of the race season on Saturday night.

MAQUOKETA, IA (June 18, 2011) - J. C. Dubil Race Cars and Parts sponsored Saturday’s racing action at Jackson County Speedway this week and had tropies, caps and T shirts for all the feature winners.


The green flag flies on Saturday night's Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior main event at Lucas Oil Speedway. (Lonnie Wheatley photo)

WHEATLAND, Mo. (June 18, 2011) – When Brian Brown detonated an engine in Saturday night’s second heat race at Lucas Oil Speedway, a trip to Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior victory lane seemed out of the question. 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (June 18, 2011) - Craig Dollansky completed a sweep of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Duel in the Dakotas in thrilling fashion on Saturday night at River Cities Speedway when he swept past Jason Sides on the high side in the final corner and charged to the checkered flag.

FARLEY, IA (June 17, 2011) - Friday night June 17th was legends night here at the Farley Speedway, a night where promoter Keith Simmons takes great pride in honoring and introducing some of the very best dirt late model drivers of the past in attendance this evening.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 17, 2011) - The third time was the charm as the weather finally cooperated Friday night allowing the twice postponed Fast Lane Friday presented by Van Meter Incorporated to go on as scheduled.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 17, 2011) – Jeff Mueller did what he’s wanted to do all year at Lee County Speedway, and Dustin Crear did what he’s been trying to do for several years at the 3/8th mile, Friday night.

SOMERSET, Wis. (June 17, 2011) - Scott James made the 450-mile trek to Cedar Lake Speedway worth every mile by capturing the opening night of the Masters Classic on Friday at Cedar Lake Speedway for his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour victory of 2011.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (June 17, 2011) - The O'Reilly Auto Parts Mod Litestook the track for their Feature.  After the intial start being called back it was Tim Hennigar taking the lead


Wayne Johnson in victory lane at U.S. 36 Raceway

CAMERON, Mo. (June 17, 2011) – Wayne Johnson made a triumphant return to victory lane by winning Friday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest vs. Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior feature event atop the high-banked, 3/8-mile U.S. 36 Raceway. 

HAYS, KS (June 17) - All five feature winners at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Friday evening, June 17, were familiar to race fans as all had made an appearance in victory lane at the 3/8-mile oval earlier this season.

KANKAKEE, Ill. (June 16, 2011) - NASCAR veteran and frequent DIRTcar UMP Modified pilot Ken Schrader opened the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals the way he had hoped, by claiming the $1,000 win Thursday night at Kankakee County Speedway.

QUINCY, IL (June 16, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has received approval to award IMCA points for the IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Late Models for future Tuesday Rain Make-up race nights during the 2011 season.

KANKAKEE, Ill. (June 16, 2011) - Mike Spatola doesn't have much experience in a Dirt Late Model but that didn't prevent him from winning the opening night of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals 'Hell Tour' Thursday at Kankakee County Speedway.

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 15, 2011) - You never know who will show up to compete with the best drivers in the Midwest at Central Missouri Speedway and especially this weekend when modified and late model drivers prepare for the upcoming Tom Wilson 8th Annual Fourth of July BBQ Bowl weekend.

LEBANON, MO (June 15, 2011) - The 2011 Chase for the Championship gets even tighter at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as action gets back into swing Friday night at 8PM.

(Bill W) June 15, 2011 – Austin McCarl is no rookie, but he felt like one last Sunday night.  Coming for the checkers after pulling away from his father and Mark Dobmeier for the second week in a row, he spun out in turn four.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (June 15, 2011)  - According to Terry McCarl, a promoter for McTwo Promotions and the 2009 "Mr. Sprint Car," and Knoxville Raceway marketing director Brian Stickel, all systems are "Go!" for the tenth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week, which will take place August 4-13 at the big half-mile dirt tracks in Knoxville and Oskaloosa.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 15, 2011) - After a very successful racing program last Sat Night Presented By Green Lawn Funeral Homes, the action of the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway will gear up again with the Transport Graphics Chase for the Championship with 6 classes in action this week including Kids Bike Races at intermission.

(Bill W) June 15, 2011 – Chad Humston is ready to pass the draw back to the 410 fast qualifier at Knoxville Raceway.  With the World of Outlaws in town running their format, the baton was passed to him.

TIPTON, IA (June 14, 2011) - Rom Barker wins the JR Motorsports Hawkeye DIrt Tour A-Main at Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA)


Here is a photo of the Quincy Raceway's track after last nights rains. The only time Jack Walbring has ever seen it worse was in June in 1993, the year of the great flood when they had over 8 inches in one night. The water was just about over the top of the billboards in the infield. He believes that the water level last night and this morning may have actually been a foot to 18” higher than when he shot these pictures at 9:00 am this morning.
MORE PHOTOS HERE

(Bill W) June 14, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association has a big weekend ahead with a pair of dates in the St. Louis area.

QUINCY, IL (June 14, 2011) - As 12 year-old, Jake Griffin continues to break records and accomplish first-time feats, he also continues to gain attention from national sponsors, and he is proud to announce that the latest marketing partners to come on board with his program are AMP Energy and Pepsi Refreshment Services. 

LINCOLN, IL (June 14, 2011) - Trent Beckinger has developed into a championship contender in his second season in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series.

(Bill W) June 14, 2011 – Terry McCarl is the all-time leading feature winner at the Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, South Dakota.

MACON, IL (June 14, 2011) - Macon Speedway and Lincoln Speedway are proud to bring open wheeled action to the both tracks this year for the second annual Building Systems of IL Mini Sprint Nationals to keep you on the edge of your seats. 

(Bill W) June 14, 2011 – Expectations were high heading into World of Outlaws weekend at the Knoxville Raceway, but rain and two nasty qualifying laps on Saturday dampened that.

WHEATLAND, MO (June 14, 2011) - The Winged Sprint Cars are back at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday, June 18th as Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps Presents the Lucas Oil ASCS Winged Warrior Showdown featuring the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region Winged Sprint Car Series.

PEORIA, IL (June 14, 2011) - Tomorrow night, June 15, two of the Midwest’ native sons return to their roots as Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace headline “NASCAR Night of Stars” at Peoria Speedway.

SOLWAY, Minn. (June 14) – The final episode of Dirt Knights may have aired two months ago, but the fastest hour on television can now be revisited over and over again with release of the Dirt Knights Season 1 DVD 3-Disc Box Set.

GRIMES, IA (June 13, 2011) – The roller coaster-like story of the 2011 season continued for Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East – either win the race in a totally dominating fashion or have another strong run, but end the night without the strong finish, due to circumstances out of the team’s control during the closing laps.   


Shryock celebrates birthday in Fort Dodge winner's circle

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 13) – Last year when the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy ventured into Fort Dodge, Iowa’s Mineral City Speedway it was Ryan Gustin getting the win by dealing a last-lap heartbreak to race-long leader Jason Krohn.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 13) – The Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods journeyed to the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Monday night and two more new winners came out on top of their main events.

QUINCY, IL (June 13, 2011) - Quincy Raceways is proud to announce that NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kenny Wallace will be appearing and racing his Federated Auto Parts UMP Modified during the annual Pepsi Mid-Season Championships on Sunday June 26.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (June 13, 2011) - Races at CJ Speedway in Louisa County were rained out Friday, June 10, the third rainout of the season.

EAST MOLINE, IL (June 12, 2011) - Sunday the Quad City Speedway had the honor of hosting the Ron Weedon Memorial Race.

QUINCY, IL (June 12) - For the first time in the 2011 race season at Quincy Raceways, Mother Nature did not win the evening as a short shower during the first Late Model heat race did not bring the incredible racing to an end it only delayed it.

DUBUQUE, IA (June 12, 2011) - Racing action was hot and heavy here at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway Sunday evening as the fastest season program to date was run with threatening weather skies filled the area and all six classes of racing were ran with a new feature winner in a couple of those.

LEXINGTON, NE (June 12, 2011) - Despite the slight delay at the beginning of the night for the skydivers, things for the most part went well at Dawson County Raceway, as the night was completed in two hours, forty minutes.


Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick, won the Weikert Iron and Metal Sport Mod feature at 34 Raceway, Saturday, June 11. Also pictured is Jeff Laue, track owner. Photo by Dana Royer

BURLINGTON, IA (June 12, 2011) - After a couples weeks off due to rain it was back to the track at 34 Raceway with plenty of action and plenty of cars.

(Bill W) June 12, 2011 – Brad Doty is Still Wide Open.  That is the title, of course, of his autobiography, penned with Dave Argabright.  Fans attending Ohio Speedweek can meet Brad and get the updated copy of either the new standard edition, or the “Collector’s Edition” books signed. 

FARMINGTON, MO (June 11, 2011) – With Mother Nature providing excellent weather and cold drinks from Pepsi, history was repeated again on Saturday at St Francois County Raceway. 


Photo is of the auction to benefit sprint car driver and champion, Skip Jackson. The auction was held Saturday, June 11, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa at Noon.

 


Sammy Swindell Gets Redemption With WoO at Knoxville!

KNOXVILLE, IA (June 11, 2011) - Sammy Swindell can’t take back his misfortune in the 50th Anniversary Knoxville Nationals in 2010. 

EAST MOLINE, IL (June 11, 2011) - Ninety-one cars graced the pit area Saturday night at Jackson county Speedway, and the racing surface was in great shape. 

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (June 11, 2011) – The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy swept into the Jamestown Speedway Saturday night and just like twelve other times this year, Ryan Gustin swept out of town with the biggest paycheck.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (June 11, 2011) - Seventeen year racing veteran Mike Klinkhammer passed early leader Sam Halstead on lap eleven and lead the remaining fourteen laps to win his first IMCA late model feature here at the West Liberty Raceway Saturday night.


Dover a Lucas Oil ASCS Winner in Eagle Nationals!
Photo by Joe Orth Photos

EAGLE, Neb. (June 11, 2011) – A full-time Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National title contender in 2010, Springfield, Nebraska’s Jack Dover has just made spot starts in National action thus far in 2011. 

WINSTON, MO (June 11, 2011) - One driver that's been on a roll this season is IMCA Hobby Stock driver Greg Keuhn from Trenton Missouri.

NORTON, KS (June 11, 2011) - The weather finally co-operated so that on the third try, Elmwood Park Speedway finally had its first race of the year.

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 11, 2011) - Another week comes to an end, which means drivers and fans made their way to Central Missouri Speedway for Saturday night dirt-track action presented by Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford and Warrensburg Chrysler.


Don O’Neal captures the 17th Annual Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway. Photo by Mike Ruefer

ROSSBURG, OH (June 11, 2011) – Don O’Neal finally has a victory in a crown-jewel dirt Late Model event. Ending a frustrating career-long pursuit of a signature triumph, O’Neal surged forward from the 12th starting spot to capture Saturday night’s DIRTcar UMP-sanctioned Dream XVII at Eldora Speedway.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 11, 2011) - Brad Loyet drove to his third feature victory of the season Saturday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Springfield Raceway.

 


Kevin Donlan of Decorah, Iowa (33) battles with Chris Ulrich of Kiron, Iowa (01) during the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event on May 26 at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa. (Photo credit: Jason Durst)
 

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (June 11) -- Three events are on tap for this week for the USRA Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods racing in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds.

MALDEN, MO (June 10, 2011) – Wendell Wallace claimed his first COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) victory of the season and eighth of his career on Friday night at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri).

LEBANON, MO (June 10, 2011) - Despite threating skies most of the evening the Racing Action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway was again dramatic.


Dripps takes down USMTS feature at Brown County Speedway
(Photo by: Cody Papke)

ABERDEEN, S.D. (June 10, 2011) – Corey Dripps of Waterloo, Iowa, grabbed the checkered flag Friday night as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy invaded the Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (June 10, 2011) -  Tri City Speedway results for June 10

McCOOK, NE (June 10, 2011) - With the second half of the race program rained out on June 3, that meant those features would be run before the regular show on June 10.

KANKAKEE, IL (June 10) - Kankakee County Speedway - Summary of Results, June 10, 2011

WEST PLAINS, MO. (June 10, 2011) - Tyler Thomas won the feature in his debut event Friday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at West Plains Motor Speedway.

HAYS, KS (June 10, 2011)  - ‘Rapid’ Ronnie Hill of Sharon Springs swept the Teels Trucks IMCA Modified division at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Friday evening, June 10.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (June 10, 2011) – The Kile Motorsports Kid’s Night racing program scheduled for tonight at the Davenport Speedway, has been cancelled.

EAGLE, Neb. (June 10, 2011) – Excessive rain has forced the cancellation of Friday night’s scheduled Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National event at Eagle Raceway.  Saturday night’s Eagle Nationals championship finale is still on as scheduled, with racing action set to go green at 7:00 p.m.

WATERTOWN, S.D. (June 9) – The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy made their annual trek to the tight confines of the Casino Speedway Thursday night for the 7th Annual Team Electronics Summer Slam.

OSKALOOSA, IA (June 8, 2011) - With hot temps and a forecast of rain at Southern Iowa Speedway the action was just as hot and the rain held off.

ROSSBURG, OH (June 8, 2011) - Clint Bowyer grew up racing on dirt and he showed Wednesday night that he hasn't forgotten how to win on dirt.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (June 8, 2011) – Ryan Gustin returned to his winning ways Wednesday as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy invaded the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D.


Carson McCarl – Another Good Run at Knoxville!

(Bill W) June 8, 2011 – Carson McCarl is putting some solid runs together at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”.  In his third feature ever there, he would end up fourth last Saturday night. 

TIPTON, Iowa (June 8) – Cedar County Raceway opens the gates to the JR Motorsports Haw­keye Dirt Tour, when the series for IMCA Modifieds comes to Tipton on Tuesday, June 14.

ANKENY, Iowa (June 8) – JR Motorsports returns as title sponsor for one of IMCA’s most popular Modified series.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 8, 2011) - This Friday night, June 10 is the 10th Annual Keith Fleck Memorial Wall of Fame Night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

WINSTON, MO (June 8) - The first Super Six Showdown will be held this Saturday, June 11th presented by Shocker Chassis.

WEST PLAINS, MO (June 8, 2011) - POWRi’s Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros will race for the first time at West Plains (Mo.) Motor Speedway on Friday (June 10) and Springfield (Mo.) Raceway on Saturday (June 11).


Joey Gower got his first Budweiser IMCA Late Model Feature win at Quincy Raceways on Tuesday June 7, 2011. Photo by Hulett Photography.

QUINCY, IL (June 7, 2011) - Quincy Raceways tried the great experiment on Tuesday June 7 and found that the idea of making up Sunday rain outs on Tuesday may not be a bad idea.


Shryock kicks off USMTS Summer Speedweeks with nail-biting win at Huset’s Speedway

BRANDON, S.D. (June 7) – The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy kicked off twelve straight days of racing Tuesday at the Huset’s Speedway and ended the night with a nail-biter that saw Kelly Shryock in victory lane for third time at the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval in Brandon, S.D.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 7, 2011) - It was time for the annual NebraskaLand National Bank “Run for The Money” at Lincoln County Raceway, and a nice selection of drivers showed up for the event.

MINNEAPOLIS (June 7) – During the month of June, race fans will be seeing pink when they attend one of nearly 20 events for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy during Summer Speedweeks.


Chad Humston at Knoxville Raceway

(Bill W) June 7, 2011 – A pair of good runs at the Knoxville Raceway have the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team and Chad Humston confident heading into another weekend at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. 

HIGHLAND IL ( June 7, 2011)  - The Weekly Stars of the Highland Speedway will be sharing center stage the next two weekends at the Speedway as The Highland Speedway will be celebrating 50 Years of racing Presented by Excell Bottling the makers of Ski the Official Soda of the Highland Speedway.

LA SALLE, IL (June 7, 2011) - On Monday, June 20th the LaSalle Speedway proudly presents the 2011 Summernational Tour.

(Bill W) June 7, 2011 – To say it was a great weekend for Terry McCarl the driver would be accurate.  To say it was a great weekend for Terry McCarl, the father and car owner, it would be an understatement.

GRIMES, IA (June 6, 2011) – Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, showed his team’s championship strength again this past weekend at the fifth stop on the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC for the Army Strong 150. 

LEBANON, MO (June 6, 2011) - While the Big Boys tour the Midway Speedway every Friday night, the little kids get their chance to compete Friday night as Kids Bike Races presented by Energy Company of Lebanon help highlight another exciting night of Stockcar Racing Action.

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (June 6, 2011) - For the 1st time ever in the history of the Springfield Raceway the Power I National Midget series heads to the racy and ultra-fast Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway Sat night June 11th.

WHEATLAND, MO (June 6, 2011) - With the very successful DART Show-Me 100 in the rear view mirror for 2011, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri gets back to Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series racing this Saturday, June 11th with KIX 105.7 Night at the Races.

BROWNSTOWN, IL (June 6, 2011) - The June 10 events at Fayette County Speedway, located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Brownstown, Ill. will feature the following classes: UMP DIRTcar sanctioned Crate Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Hornets. The Team Car division will run as well. In addition the Team Car division will complete their May 27 show on June 10.

MACON, IL (June 6, 2011) - George Mueller Distributing will be the sponsor for the Lite Beer Twin 50’s.  The evening will consist of two 50 lap features, one for the UMP Chevrolet Late Model division and the other for the UMP Billingsley Towing Modified division. 

EAST MOLINE, IL (June 5, 2011) - It was a beautiful evening for racing Sunday at Quad City Speedway and a good crowd was on hand to enjoy a nice field of race cars vie for the honors of visiting Victory Circle.

BRANDON, S.D. (June 5) – Six straight events in the Farm Boy BBQ Sauce Great Plains Region are on tap this week as the rugged USMTS road warriors embark on their most grueling stretch of races this week with 17 nights of racing over the course of 19 days.

LA SALLE, IL (June 4, 2011) - Just when you think you have seen it all in dirt track racing, you realize there are still plenty of shocking scenarios yet to come.

FARMINGTON, MO (June 4, 2011) - Two repeat winners in the top divisions and two new winners Saturday Night at St Francois County Raceway.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (June 4, 2011) - After 2 weeks off,the Transport Graphics Championship chase picked-up steam Sat night at the Quick-quarter of the Springfield Raceway.


Terry McCarl Scores Win #50 At Knoxville With Late Surge!

KNOXVILLE, IA (June 4, 2011) – Terry McCarl used a late race surge to pass Danny Lasoski and record win #50 in his career at the Knoxville Raceway. 

MACON, IL (June 4, 2011) - A nasty line of severe thunderstorms blew through Macon but dropped zero precipitation and only high winds with gusts nearly 40 mph followed before the temperatures dropped and the racing continued.

WINSTON, MO (June 4, 2011) - Colby Dixon from Jamesport Missouri finally got that win that had eluded him this season. Dixon took home the IMCA Modified make up feature from May 21st.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (June 4, 2011) - It rained all around but the show went on without a hitch and IMCA late model driver Andy Eckrich nailed his second win of the week and fourth of the season as he won the twenty five lap IMCA late model feature here at the West Liberty Raceway Saturday night.

EAGLE, NE (June 4, 2011) - Results from Eagle Raceway for June 4

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 4, 2011) — There’s no tougher driver in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series than Steve Kinser .


Auckland, New Zealands, Michael Pickens fought off advances of Brad Loyet to take the Lucas Oil POWRI / Badger midget feature win
 at Peoria Speedway(IL.) . Photo by R.J. Brown

PEORIA, Ill. (June 4, 2011) - Michael Pickens held off Brad Loyet in the closing laps to take his second straight feature victory in a POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget//Badger Midget Auto Racing Association co-sanctioned event Saturday at Peoria Speedway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 4, 2011) - Champion drivers Danny Lasoski of Missouri and Jimmy Boyd of California, mechanic Bruce Bromme, Jr., of California and photographer Gene Marderness of Florida took center stage Saturday afternoon, June 4, as they were officially inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) in Knoxville.

PEORIA, IL (June 4, 2011) - New Zealand driver Michael Pickens captured his second consecutive Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series event as the series made its’ inaugural appearance at Peoria Speedway Saturday night. 


Jason Johnson and the JJR No. 41 crew in Lucas Oil ASCS victory lane after topping Saturday night's 35-lap main event at Little Rock's  I-30 Speedway. (Lonnie Wheatley photo)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 4, 2011) – Reigning Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National champion Jason Johnson became the series first repeat winner of the year by topping the ninth round of 2011 competition in Saturday night’s 35-lap feature event atop the high-banked, ¼-mile I-30 Speedway clay oval. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 04, 2011) - Extreme heat and weekly racing action returned to the ‘Fastest High Banked Clay Oval in the Midwest’ on Saturday night at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), presented by Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford and Chrysler.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 4, 2011) - It was “Relay at The Races” Night at Lincoln County Raceway, a night where Relay for Life teams come out to the track and set up booths to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

MEMPHIS, MO (June 4, 2011) -  Racing at the Scotland County Speedway has been cancelled for tonight June 4. The scheduled 1st Annual Summer Nationals will be held next week June 11.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (June 3, 2011) – After two weeks of rainouts CJ Speedway was back in action with IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Compacts (4 cyl), Mod Lites and Modifieds taking to the track. 

LEBANON, MO (June 3, 2011) - Veteran Factory Stock driver Bobby Maggard Jr has served notice to the area B-Mod drivers that we has adapted to the open-wheeled as the current Springfield Raceway point leader grabbed the lead on the opening lap from pole setter JC Newell.

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (June 3, 2011) – Dustin Boney raced to his career-first USMTS victory Friday night as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy invaded the Junction Motor Speedway for the opening night of the 8th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw.

CEDAR, RAPIDS, IA (June 3, 2011) - Racing action continued Friday night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway as Cassill Motors-Your Friend in the Car Business- presented action in the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series. All six Hawkeye Downs divisions were in action on a hot, steamy summerlike evening.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 3, 2010) – A four car battle that ended with the third place car spinning backwards across the start finish line is how Phillip Cossel won the final feature event of the night, Friday during Casey General Store Fan Appreciation Night, at Lee County Speedway.

KNOXVILLE , IA,  (June 3, 2011) – Gary Wright kicked off his special weekend with a resounding win in the 19th Annual Masters Classic at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday night. 

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (June 3, 2011) - The first feature of the night, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Mod Lites.  Tim Hennigar took command early from his pole position starting spot.

FARLEY, IA (June 3, 2011) - The twenty lap IMCA Modified feature went right down to the wire here at the Farley speedway Friday night.


Looney led nearly every lap of tonight’s 30 lap feature enroute to his second victory of the season. Photo by Ron Mitchell

MEEKER, OK (June 3, 2011) – Brad Looney of Republic, MO has just served notice to the drivers of the MARS DIRTcar Series that he is serious about making a run at the 2011 MARS championship.

McCOOK, NE (June 3, 2011) - Rain came as the IMCA 305 Sprint Car A Feature was finishing, and that prompted officials to call the race night off early.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 3) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers competing with Mitchell Machine-made transmissions are in the running for cash and product awards again in 2011.


 McMahan Captures World of Outlaws Return to Belleville -
Photo by Joe Orth

BELLEVILLE, Kan. (June 3, 2011) - Paul McMahan dominated the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series return to the Belleville High Banks on Friday night by capturing his second victory in the past three events and setting a track record in the process.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 3) – Lincoln County Raceway hosts its sixth annual Run For The Money special, with four sanctioned divisions on the Tuesday, June 7 program.

BROWNSTOWN, Ill. (June 3, 2011) - New Zealand’s Michael Pickens led all 30 laps en route to a runaway feature victory Friday in a POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series/Badger Midget Auto Racing Assocation co-sanctioned event at Fayette County Speedway.


Batesville AR’s Billy Moyer. Photo by Chris Bork
www.cbracephotos.com

HIGHLAND IL ( June 3, 2011) - The first stop on the NALMS (Northern All Stars Late Models) Tri State Challenge is in the books and Batesville AR’s Billy Moyer lead flag to flag for the $5000 check.

BEEBE, AR (June 02, 2011) - National Sprint Car Hall of Fame 360 sprint car Driver of the Year, Shane Stewart from Pittsboro, Indiana raced from his K&N Filters Pole Position into the www.RockAuto.com  USCS victory lane in the United Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear Speedweek 2011 Round Four at Beebe Speedway


Chris Simpson made it two in a row by winning the Corn Belt Clash at West Union's Fayette County Speedway.   1. Chad Simpson, 2. Tim Eisenberg, 3. Kurt Kile, 4. Jake Meier, 5. Jason Utter. 23 late models in the pits.
Photo by Mike Ruefer



Chris Simpson rolls on to win Corn Belt Clash. Photo by Mike Ruefer

TIPTON, IA (June 1, 2011) - Corn Belt Clash Late Model Results

WARRENSBURG, MO (June 2, 2011) - The ‘mighty modifieds, ULMA late models, street stocks, and b-modifieds return to weekly points racing this Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), presented by Cliff Harris’ Warrensburg Ford and Chrysler.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 1) – USRA Weekly Racing Series action resumed Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks on Casey’s General Stores Night.

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (June 1) - The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy will return to action this weekend as the nation’s elite open-wheel modified drivers make their annual trek to the Cornhusker State for the eighth straight year this Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, for the 8th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb.

STUART, IA (June 1, 2011) – After two long weeks with no races, engines roared to life once again on a cloudy Sunday afternoon at Stuart Speedway.


Carson McCarl at Knoxville Raceway. 

(Bill W) June 1, 2011 – It has been a long time since April 30, but that was the last time Carson McCarl had hit the track in 305 competition at the Knoxville Raceway. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (June 1, 2011) – This Friday, June 3rd, IMCA Modifieds will again invade the Davenport Speedway for the re-scheduled IMCA Modified Shootout. The 40-lap IMCA modified feature will pay $2,000 to win.

FARLEY, IA (June 1, 2011) - IMCA Derry Brothers Late Model Touring Series will be at the Farley Speedway Tuesday June 7, 2011, with a 50 Lap Late Model Feature. The IMCA Modifieds and SPI Stock Cars will be the support divisions. ALL Events will be on the 1/2 Mile Track. Pit Gates Open at  5:30 p.m., Main Gates Open at 6 p.m., and Hot Laps at 7 p.m. Adults (19-61) $16, Seniors (62 & Older) $13, Students ( 13-18) $10, and Kids 12 & Younger FREE with a Paid Adult.

(Bill W) June 1, 2011 – It was another impressive weekend of racing for Austin McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #17A team over the Memorial Day weekend. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 1, 2011) - Four-time North American 360 Sprint Car Poll "Driver of the Year" Gary Wright of Hooks, Texas, is set to compete in Friday night's 19th annual Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at Knoxville Raceway, on the eve of his induction into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. 

MACON, IL (June 1, 2011) - Macon Speedway has an action packed Saturday night for race fans this weekend.

 


May


Terry McCarl during time trials at Knoxville Raceway May 30th

(Bill W) May 31, 2011 – Mother Nature gave everyone a reprieve last weekend, and the Knoxville Raceway ran for the first time in three weeks. 

QUINCY, IL (May 30, 2011) - Mother Nature brought out the sun on Memorial Day, Monday May 30 and Quincy Raceways was able to get the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders special event in. Six classes, including the Sprint Invaders took to the track and put on quite a night of racing.

BOONE, Iowa (May 30) – Andy Eckrich has started to make a hobby of dominating Deery Brothers Summer Series features. Eckrich led all 40 laps in winning the Memorial Day event at Boone Speedway.

PEORIA, IL (May 30, 2011) - Steve Lance, Jr. had twice the fun at Peoria Speedway Monday night, charging to victories in both the Crate and UMP Super Late Model divisions.


Justin Reed of Quincy, Ill wins the May 29th ULMA Late Model feature at 24 Raceway in Moberly Mo.

MOBERLY, MO (May 29, 2011) - 24 Raceway ULMA Special Event Results

LEBANON, MO (May 29, 2011)  - Chrissy Wallace of Concord, North Carolina won her first Lebanon I-44 Speedway Late Model feature race as the track hosted a night of ASA  stock car competition and saluted the U.S. Military on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday night, May 28.


"Kennicutt's Night"--Jamey Kennicutt (15K) of Gothenburg picked up his first IMCA Northern SportMod A Feature win May 29 at Dawson County Raceway, and it was no easy feat.  Among other drivers, he had to defeat yearly national contender Tyler Frye of Belleville, Kansas (55).  This is a picture earlier in the night, when Kennicutt was also able to stay ahead of Frye in their heat race. 
Photo courtesy of Tamie Thurn.

LEXINGTON, NE (May 29, 2011) - It didn’t rain Sunday at Dawson County Raceway, but the cool air was heavy with moisture, keeping the track moist and fast.


Randy Martin won Sunday night's Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region main event at Double X Speedway in California, MO.  (Rob Kocak photo)

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (May 29, 2011) – The winningest driver in its series history, Randy Martin picked off his first Warrior win under the ASCS banner by racing to victory lane in Sunday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior main event at Double X Speedway. 

WARRENSBURG, MO (May 29, 2011) - The second and final night of the annual Memorial Day weekend of special-events racing came to a close Sunday night with hot temperatures and a completely different track than night one.


Jason Feger earned $10,000 for his efforts at the Bud 50 UMP Late Model Special at Pontoon Beach,IL.'s  Tri-City Speedway. Photo by R.J. Brown

PONTOON BEACH, IL (May 29, 2011) - Jason Feger wins at Tri City Speedway -- full Race Results

KASSON, Minn. (May 29) – With qualifying for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy already in the books Sunday, the rain that threatened all day finally arrived just before feature time and rained out the main event action at the Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, Minn.

FARMINGTON, MO (May 28, 2011) – After a seven week delay in the action due to Mother Nature, Tommy Worley, Jr drove his Alan Barton Motorsports entry to the winners circle on Saturday Night.

WEST LIBERTY, IA (May 28, 2011) - Brian Harris passed Andy Eckrich for the lead on the sixteenth lap and lead the remaining nine laps for his second IMCA late model win of the season here at the west liberty raceway and fourth victory of the season overall.


Lasoski Notches #95 on Pella Corporation Night!

KNOXVILLE, IA (May 28, 2011) – This Memorial Day weekend has been memorable for Danny Lasoski, and he notched career win #95 at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday’s Pella Corporation night.

MAQUOKETA, IA (May 28, 2011) - One hundred and twelve cars crowded the pits Saturday at Jackson County Speedway, forty-one of which were there to vie for the two thousand dollar to win IMCA Modified Shootout.

MACON, IL (May 28, 2011) - Macon Speedway has an action packed Memorial Day for race fans. 

WINSTON, MO (May 28, 2011) - The night started out with the IMCA Stock Car make up feature from last week. Derrick Iddings from Daviess County Farm Bureau in Gallatin Missouri put up an extra $100 for a Stock Car driver to win both features tonight.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (May 28) – With ten nights of racing action slated for the Deer Creek Speedway this season – including the inaugural $20,000-to-win Hanson Tire World Modified Dirt Track Championship looming two months from now – a field of 62 drivers invaded the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval Saturday night for a thriller that is sure to bring back all 2,000 of the fans in attendance for more later this season.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (May 28) – The Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars made their maiden voyage to the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., Saturday night and the drivers in the 24-car main event did not disappoint the nearly 2,000 race fans in attendance.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 28, 2011) - It was a wild and strange night at Lincoln County Raceway, beginning with the single load of water that took a long time to work in and ending with the final checkered flag of the night.

EAGLE, NE (May 28, 2011) - Results from Eagle Raceway for May 28

WHEATLAND, MO (May 28, 2011) - Newport, Tennessee's Jimmy Owens gets his first Show-Me 100 victory. Owens rolled the topside of Lucas Oil Speedway to perfection in his Bloomquist Race Car.


Eventual American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner winner Jack Dover (53) battles with Jason Martin in Saturday's opening portion of the Third Annual Steve King Memorial at The Great American Dirt Track at Jetmore, KS.
(Rob Kocak photo)

JETMORE, Kan. (May 28, 2011) – It was a bit confusing and a roller-coaster finish to Saturday night for Jack Dover.  The 21-year-old thought inadvertent radio chatter cost him Night 1 of the 3rd annual Steve King Memorial presented by The Oil Medics at The Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kan.  

WHEATLAND, MO (May 28, 2011) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN held off Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN at the finish line to win the 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway.


Jimmy Morris, of Blues Springs, Missouri, courtesy of
John Lee's High Fly'N Photos.

WARRENSBURG, MO (May 28, 2011) - Night number one of Central Missouri Speedway’s Memorial Day weekend is now in the books and after all was said and done, Jimmy Morris of Blue Springs, Missouri picked up the biggest street stock payday in the local area by claiming the victory in the track’s annual Street Stock special event!

SALINA, Kan. (May 27, 2011) - After recent rains soaked the area Salina Speedway officials worked diligently to get the facility in shape to have another race night after having last week off due to the rain.

LEBANON, MO (May 27, 2011) - After two straight weeks of weather winning, action got back underway with a special $500 to win feature for the Central Bank Factory Stocks as Sundance Keepper held off a strong surge from Burl Woods in taking his second win of the season and grabbing the extra money event.

HAYS, KS (May 27) - Close to 60 sprint car teams checked in for ‘Sprint Car Maynia’ at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, on Friday evening, May 27.

CEDAR RAPIDS,  IA (May 27, 2011) - Despite sprinkles and rain showers early in the evening,  Hawkeye Downs Speedway was able to complete the evening’s racing program Friday night .

DONNELLSON, IA (May 27) – Rich Smith picked up the big paycheck at Lee County Speedway’s IMCA Modified Smackdown special Friday


Danny Lasoski snared a $3,000 win by topping Friday night's Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE. (Joe Orth photo)

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (May 27, 2011) – Danny Lasoski turned the tables on shop-mate and nephew Brian Brown by taking the $3,000 winner’s share in Friday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at Junction Motor Speedway. 

KANKAKEE, IL (May 27, 2011) - Kankakee County Speedway Summary of Results, May 27, 2011

WHEATLAND, MO (May 27, 2011) - The 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 kicked off on Friday Night with preliminary action, capped off by a pair of special events. John Blankenship of Williamson, WV topped the 81 cars on hand in the Red Buck Cigars Time Trials for the event.

BELLEVILLE, IL (MAY 27, 2011) - Belle Clair Speedway results

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (May 27, 2011) - First feature of the night was the O'Reilly Auto Parts Mod Lites. Charlie Brown took the early lead, but it was only short lived as Tim Hennigar would make the pass on lap 2.

(Bill W) May 27, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series event at the Fayette County Speedway near Brownstown, Illinois on Friday night was postponed by rain after the heats were run. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 27, 2011) – A light, but steady rain started falling at the Davenport Speedway just before 6p.m. The rain was just enough to wash out tonight’s IMCA Modified Shootout.

MILLSTADT, Ill. (May 27, 2011) - The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series will have an expanded field of competition in its events at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Ill., on June 3 and Peoria (Ill.) Speedway on June 4

ALLISON, Iowa (May 27) – All roads lead to Highway 3 Raceway on Wednesday, June 1, when IMCA Modifieds visit the half-mile dirt oval at Allison to contend for a $1,000 top check.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 27, 2011) – The enhanced and expanded edition of “Still Wide Open” by National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Brad Doty, with award-winning journalist Dave Argabright, is now available in the National Sprint Car Museum store.

BROWNSTOWN, IL (May 27, 2011) - Fayette County Speedway Brownstown, Ill. will feature the M.O.W.A. Monster Energy Sprint Car Series 410 winged sprints! There will also be sprint cars on display at IGA in Vandalia, IL on Friday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by IGA and take a closer look at these cars before you see them run on the quarter-mile! Also Danny Smith, and Brad Loyet will be making an appearance on the 1/4 mile.

LAMONTE, MO (May 27) - We needed lots more sun. Pits too wet. Races at L A Raceway for tonight- May 27—have been CANCELLED. Everyone have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend.

ALLISON, IA (May26, 2011) - USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour Series driver Colt Mather, Webster, IA picks up his first win in his Skyrocket/Sput’s for the top prize of, $2000.

GREENWOOD, Neb. (May 26, 2011) – Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown kicked off the Memorial Day weekend’s racing festivities by continuing his mastery of I-80 Speedway with another drive to victory lane atop the 4/10-mile dirt oval in Thursday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event. 


Even though Dean Kratzer has been a complete terror in his Kratzer Brothers Hobby Stock, he is also dialing in his IMCA Sport Mod for the 2011 Season.
Blend by Dennis Krieger Imagery

MOBERLY, MO (May 25, 2011) - The Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce ULMA Late Models will make their first 2011 appearance at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri, this Sunday, May 29. 

MONETT, MO (May 25, 2011) - The MARS DIRTcar Series headlines the 11th Annual Tony Roper Memorial this Sunday May 29, 2011 at the martians home track, the Monett Speedway located in Monett, MO. 

(Bill W) May 25 , 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series embarks on the Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois this Friday night to contest “Round 3” in their campaign! 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 24, 2011) – Two big nights, two big races, $2, 000-to-win each night! This weekend the IMCA Modifieds will invade two eastern Iowa racetracks, looking for a big payday.

(Bill W) May 25, 2011 – Kaley Gharst found  the going tough in “Round 2” of the Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series last Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois. 

NORTON, KS (May 25, 2011) - McCook Speedway and Elmwood Park Speedway promoter Jerry Bantam has had races added to the schedule of each track. 

INDEPENDENCE, IA (May 24, 2011) - Tonight’s Dart Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series season opener at Independence Motor Speedway was called off because of heavy rains.


Jake Griffin at Memphis

QUINCY, IL (May 24, 2011) - 12 year-old, Jake Griffin overcame another hurdle in his young career by topping his first ever ULMA Late Model Series feature on Saturday night at Scotland County Raceway (Memphis, Missouri). 

(Bill W) May 24, 2011 – Terry McCarl scored his first win of 2011 last Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois with the Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series.

LEBANON, MO (May 24, 2011) - After 2 weeks of weather winning the events, Racing action is scheduled to get back into swing Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the Speedway will host a $500 to win Factory Stock event along with giving bonus points to the Factory Class.

(Bill W) May 24, 2011 – It had been almost two weeks, but the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m and driver, Chad Humston, finally got some racing action in last Saturday night at the 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas. 

MACON, IL (May 24, 2011) - Macon Speedway has an action packed weekend for race fans this weekend starting the weekend off by racing on Saturday night.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 23, 2011) – Five days of cash and chaos is up next for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy as the series heads north for their traditional Memorial Day Weekend swing this Wednesday through Sunday, May 25-29.

CALIFORNIA, MO  (May 23, 2011) – From LA to California, the battle for the inaugural Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region championship resumes when the series takes to Double X Speedway this Sunday night. 

WHEATLAND, MO (May 23, 2011) - The 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri kicks off this Thursday night May 26th as the top stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil MLRA invade the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for a chance at a cool $30,000 to win!

GREENWOOD, NE (May 23, 2011) – The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region gets an early start on the Memorial Day weekend racing festivities with a pair of events in Nebraska this Thursday and Friday. 

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 23) – Track champions in five IMCA divisions and twice as many All-Star drivers will be the benefi­ciaries of awards from Axle Exchange in 2011.

WINSTON, MO (May 23, 2011) - The IMCA classes of Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Modifieds had their features rained out last Saturday night 5-21-11.

BOONE, Iowa (May 23) – The fifth installment of the silver anniversary Deery Brothers Summer Series headlines the traditional Memorial Day special at Boone Speedway.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (May 23, 2011) - Coming up Friday, May 27 the 360 sprint cars will be taking on the CJ Speedway track when the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will compete for $1000 to win. This will be the Invaders first race of the season following a rainout April 16. 

MASON CITY, IA (May 23, 2011) - IMCA Modifieds following the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour get top billing on the Memorial Day program at I-35 Speedway.

(Bill W) May 23, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will kick off their season this Friday night, May 27, at the CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa, and on Sunday, May 29 at the Quincy Raceways in Quincy, Illinois. 

(Bill W) May 23, 2011 – After getting one show in the last two weekends, Brian Brown will try to make up for it by competing five straight nights this Memorial Day weekend.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (May 23) – Lee County Speedway celebrates the Memorial Weekend with its rescheduled Smackdown special.

EAST MOLINE, ILL (May 22, 2011) - Despite threatening weather all around the speedway, races got off Sunday at Quad City Speedway.

DUBUQUE, IA (May 22, 2011) - Threatening weather hit the area here Sunday evening before the stock car heat races were to be run but the drivers ironed the track in and racing went off without a hitch here Sunday night at the Dubuque county fairgrounds speedway.

LEXINGTON, NE (May 22, 2011) - Dawson County Raceway had a visit from the United Rebel Sprint Series Sunday Night.

MASON CITY, Iowa (May 22) – IMCA Modifieds chase a $1,000 top prize and all weekly divisions are in action when I-35 Speedway starts the Memorial Weekend with its annual Skip Rose Memorial on Sunday, May 29.


Jason Feger at Fairbury. Photo by Mike Ruefer

FAIRBURY, IL (May 21, 2011) - Jason Feger takes NALMS/ALMS win at Fairbury Speedway!

PEORIA, IL (May 21, 2011) - Mike Mullvain can build a mean race engine, but he also proved at Peoria Speedway Saturday night he can wheel a dirt late model.


Lincoln, IL.'s Max Pozsgai brought his Stallard 600cc Mini-Sprint to Macomb,Il.'s Spring Creek Speedway to practice for May 28th $500 to win Mini-Sprint special and while he was there decided to win the feature. Photo by R.J. Brown
 

BURLINGTON, IA (May 21, 2011) – Racers and fans paid tribute to Johnny Johnson  Saturday night with over 100 cars in the pits to compete for the nights racing action.


Rylan Long and Crew in Victory Lane
Photo by
CB Race Photos

WHEATLAND, MO (May 21, 2011) - Despite the best efforts of Mother Nature to dampen the evening's racing activities throughout the region, Lucas Oil Speedway was flooded with brilliant sunshine on Bolivar Herald-Free Press night throughout the day and great racing throughout the evening.

LA SALLE, IL (May 21, 2011) - Saturday night Mother Nature finally gave the green light to La Salle Speedway race fans with a perfect setting for Fan Appreciation Night.


12 year old Jake Griffin Picks up his first ever feature win in a Late Model at Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo. Jake also drives a UMP Modified.

MEMPHIS, MO (May 21, 2011) - Jake Griffin passed Robby Warner with 2 laps to go to win his first career ULMA Late Model feature.

MAQUOKETA, IA (May 21, 2011) - S. C. Oberbreckling Construction & Excavating came into Jackson County Speedway Saturday to sponsor the nights racing action and Kids Night bike races. 

MACON, IL (May 21, 2011) - The night at Macon Speedway Saturday could be described as fast but most importantly, it could be described as the best racing of 2011.


IMCA Stock Car drivers Jesse Taylor of Fort Morgan, Colorado (05) and Kyle Clough of Wallace (11K) during their heat race. Taylor would stay ahead of Clough in the heat race, then later on swap the lead with Clough on several occasions during the IMCA Stock Car A Feature. Taylor would also win that race, and Clough would again finish in second place.
Photo courtesy of Tamie Thurn.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 21, 2011) - Since the rapture didn’t come, the main worry at Lincoln County Raceway on Saturday night was rain.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 21) – The Memorial Weekend is guaranteed to be a memorable one for the IMCA Modified winners of Shootout specials Friday, May 27 at Davenport Speedway and Saturday, May 28 at Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa.


Grimes, Iowa-native Brett Moffitt shows off the lucky four-leaf clover a fan had given him before the race. He went on to win the K&N Pro Series race at Iowa Speedway Saturday night in Newton. Ryan Northcote Photo

NEWTON, IOWA (May 21) - Brett Moffitt made sure the home fans went home happy. The 18-year-old from nearby Grimes, Iowa, dominated the Pork ‘Be Inspired’ 175 presented by Tompkins Industries at Iowa Speedway Saturday night before an announced crowd of 17,281.

WAYNE CITY, Ill. (May 21, 2011) - Dereck King started from pole and led all 25 laps to take a dominant victory Saturday in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series at Wayne County Speedway.

WEST LIBERTY. IA (May 21, 2011) - Colby Springsteen passed earlier leader Travis Smock after a restart on lap thirteen and lead the remaining twelve laps to win his first IMCA late model feature victory of the season.

PONTOON BEACH, IL (May 20, 2011) - For the second straight week, Tri-City Speedway managed to avoid the forecasted thunderstorms and get in a complete program of racing.


Terry McCarl wins at Jackson Speedway

(Bill W) May 20, 2011 – Terry McCarl found Victory Lane for the first time in 2011 on Friday night in Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series action at the Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois. 

FARLEY, IA (May 20, 2011) - Andy Eckrick Started on the pole of the twenty five lap IMCA late model feature here at the Farley Speedway Friday night and lead every lap in notching his second win of the week leading from flag to flag.


Super-modified champion Dean Sylvester of Hedrick, Iowa, took center stage  Thursday evening, May 19, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville as he was the featured guest of this month’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series program.


Picture with Dean Sylvester (far right) is car owner and announcer Dave Van Patten (center) and former stock car racer Mike Spillman (far left).
Photo was taken by Dave Hill


Karl Chevrolet USRA stock cars thrilled the fans with two, three and even four wide racing with Shane Weller of Agency taking the feature win.
Southern Iowa Speedway - Photo by Dave Hill

CONCORD, NC (May 19, 2011) – Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, Ill. (Late Models) and Randle Sweeney of Clifty, Ky. (UMP Modifieds) sit atop the DIRTcar UMP national points standings after Week 16 of the circuit’s 2011 season.

BETTENDORF, IA (May 19) – JC Dubil returns for its 13th season as a contingency award sponsor for the Deery Brothers Summer Series and special events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.

NEWTON (May 19, 2011) – The team headed to the Black Hills Speedway for the May 6th event. It had been almost two weeks since Jacob had last been behind the wheel, so a heat race win started off the weekend with some excitement.

OSKALOOSA, IA (May18, 2011) - A long awaited season opener at Southern Iowa Speedway was picture perfect. With the weather in the lower 70’s you couldn’t ask mother-nature for much better night for racing action at the Mahaska County Monster half-mile.


Joey Moughan at Knoxville

SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 18, 2011) - Springfield, Illinois’ 26 year old Rookie at Knoxville, Joey Moughan, is making the 5 hour drive each Saturday to make his mark on the famed half mile.

HIGHLAND IL (May 18 2011) - Coming up this Saturday May 21 at the Highland Speedway it is the Scott Credit Union Armed Forces Night Presented by Casey’s General Store.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 18, 2011) - This Friday night, May 20th is Van Meter Industrial, Inc. night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. The event was originally slated for last Friday night but inclement weather postponed the night’s activities.

MASON CITY, IA (May 18, 2011) - IMCA Modifieds following the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour get top billing on the Memorial Day program at I-35 Speedway.

LEBANON, Missouri (May 18, 2011) - A salute to Lebanon Schools, and free admission for all students who redeem a special ticket available at the Lebanon area schools, will highlight the ASA-sanctioned stock car racing show this Saturday night, May 21, at Lebanon I-44 Speedway.

WAYNE CITY, Ill. (May 18,  2011) - Natasha Cox moved closer toward her goal of winning a feature in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series last Friday, finishing a career-best fifth at Belle-Clair Speedway. 

MACON, IL (May 18, 2011) - This week join us for our annual Boys & Girls Scout Night on Saturday, May 21. 

DAVENPORT, IA. (May 18, 2011) – Dirt Racer Magazine is adding some extra incentive to one lucky driver at the two IMCA Modified Shootouts  held this Memorial Day weekend.


Eckrich wins Marshalltown Deery Event.
Photo by Dennis Krieger Imagery

MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (May17, 2011) - Results from Marshalltown Deery Brothers Summer Series IMCA Late Models

(Bill W) May 17, 2011 – Sprint car driver, Terry McCarl, is pleased to announce his partnership with Chris Spaulding, an attorney in Des Moines, Iowa.

LEBANON, MO (May 17, 2011) - Racing action is scheduled to get back into swing Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the track will allow the fans a chance to get up close and personal with the drivers.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA, (May 17, 2011) - Today Eagle Motorsports Inc. announced it has teamed with Knoxville Raceway again for 2011, continuing the overwhelmingly successful contingency program designed to benefit teams who run Eagle Motorsports Chassis and parts, and to help boost participation in the weekly Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series.

WHEATLAND, MO (May 17, 2011) - With Mother Nature winning her second race of the season this past Saturday night, the racing fever is at an all-time high for "Bolivar Herald-Free Press Night at the Races" this Saturday, May 21st at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

HARLIN, IOWA (May 17, 2011) - Fans braved cold winds and the threat of rain as they headed to the grandstands last weekend at the Shelby County Speedway and were treated to an incredible car count as drivers from rained out tracks flocked to Harlan. 

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 16) - Another exciting season of Wild Wednesday night racing action kicks off this Wednesday, May 18, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with the season opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 17, 2011) - Sat night May 21st will be the first of three scheduled Battle of the Badges at the Springfield Raceway with law enforcement from all over the state competing against each other as they race to help raise money for Special Olympics.

WARRENSBURG, MO (May 17, 2011) - Last week, the racing action on the track was hotly contested despite cool weather as the talented field of competitors gave it their all on the smooth and multi-grooved high-banked clay oval at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS). 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 16, 2011) – Super-modified champion Dean Sylvester of Hedrick, Iowa, will take center stage this Thursday evening, May 19, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville.

(Bill W) May 16, 2011 – Despite a gloomy forecast, thirty-one sprint cars with drivers from five states, and a throng of fans in the grandstand assembled in Jacksonville, Illinois last Friday night for “Round 2” of the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series. 

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IOWA (May 16, 2011) - For the third straight Friday in a row CJ Speedway was able to get in a full night of racing action on Friday the 13th, even though Mother Nature tried to dampen the spirits of the drivers & race fans. 

BROWNSTOWN, IL (May 16, 2011) - Results from Fayette County Speedway for May 13, 2011.

DUBUQUE, IA (May 15, 2011) - Excellent track conditions, made for excellent racing, and for the Pioneer Rest Area Spring Championship 35 lap IMCA Late model feature would be hard pressed to find one better than the one witnessed here at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Speedway Sunday night.

LAMONTE, MO (May 15, 2011) - The weather on Saturday night, felt more like November than May with cold temperatures and a north wind, but the riders competing in the Outlaw Flat Track Motorcycle Shoot Out at L A Raceway at LaMonte presented by Yeager’s Cycles and Budweiser.

MONTICELLO, AK (May 14, 2011) - A season of firsts continued for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) on Saturday night at Drew County Speedway (Monticello, Arkansas) as the tour saw its fourth first time winner in its first seven events of the season as Curtis Cook claimed the $2,000 payday. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 14, 2011) - Bobby Pearish looking for his first ever USRA win started to pull away from the star-studded field.

WARRENSBURG, MO (May 14, 2011) - Fifty degree weather unfortunately check, the best drivers…absolutely check, the most loyal fans, no doubt check…incredible racing…double and triple check! 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May14, 2011) - Purkey wires the field to take back to back wins with the Lucas Oil MLRA! Fresh off of his win in Jetmore, Kansas, Al Purkey parked his 33 Purkey Auto Salvage, Shaw with a Hatfield Racing Engine in the AAA Missouri Victory Lane.

KNOXVILLE, IS (May 14, 2011) - Rain and cold weather have combined for a sutation that has forced the cancellation of Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night at the Knoxville Raceway. Join us next week, May 21st for 410, 360, and 305 sprint cars plus Dirt Trucks

KANSAS CITY, KS (May 13, 2011) - The week leading up to Friday night's Seeburg Mufflers Night At The Races at Lakeside Speedway looked promising.

KANKAKEE, IL (May 13, 2011) - With Mother Nature looming large throughout Illinois Friday night, the only things moving faster than the cars on the speedway's surface was the pace at which the program was run.

(Bill W) May 14, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Series had undertaken hot laps and were readying their cars for the heats before the rains came on Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (May 13, 2011) - Brad Loyet drove to his second straight victory in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series on Friday at Belle-Clair Speedway.


Birky wins ten grand at the Lucas Oil Late Model event at 34 Raceway Friday Night. Steve Francis and Brian Birkhoffer battle for the ten grand in the 50 lap barn burner at 34 Friday Night.

BURLINGTON, IA (May 13, 2011) - With his homestate fans on their feet and cheering, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IN ended the four-race win streak of Scott Bloomquist.

WHEATLAND, MO (May 13th, 2011) - Due to heavy rains throughout the day and unseasonably cold temperatures forecasted for Saturday, Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri have been forced to cancel the racing action scheduled for Saturday, May 14th.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (May 13, 2011) - Racing fans from coast to coast can look forward to some great USRA Weekly Racing Series action this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13-15, at some of the best dirt tracks in ten states.

(Bill W) May 11, 2011 – Two weeks at Knoxville, two quick times, two great heat runs, and still not a lap has been run in the feature. 

VINTON, Iowa (May 10) – After running second much of the distance, Vern Jackson was first to the IMCA Modified checkers in Tuesday night’s JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour opener at Ben­ton County Speedway.

(Bill W) May 11, 2011 – Fans at the Eagle Raceway saw a familiar site last Saturday night when Billy Alley pushed off in his traditional yellow colors.  He wound up running up front, which is another familiar site for Nebraska fans.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA, May 11, 2011 - Today Knoxville Raceway announced the next pre-entry deadline for the June 3rd Knoxville Masters Classic and August 7th United States Auto Club (USAC) sanctioned Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 11, 2011) - This Friday, May 13th, Van Meter Industrial, Inc,  Children's Miracle Network,  Iowa Children's Hospital welcome race fans and future race fans to enjoy a night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

(Bill W) May 11, 2011 – The Monster Energy™ Sprint Series is riding a wave of momentum, and four big events have been added to the schedule for 2011! 


Stock Car driver Mike Harward made it 2 in a row at Scotland County Speedway.

MEMPHIS, MO (May 11, 2011) - Results from Scotland County Raceway for May 7, 2011

BELLEVILLE, IL (May 10, 2011) - Devon Piper opened the season with a career-best third place in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series.

LAKEVILLE, Minn. (May 10, 2011) – IMCA drivers in five divisions competing with QA1 Motorsports shocks earn contingency awards from the Lakeville, Minn., manufacturer again this season.

WHEATLAND, MO (May 10, 2011)  -  Midwest Low-E Insulation in Hermitage, Missouri presents another great night of Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Racing this Saturday, May 14th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

(Bill W) May 10, 2011 – Brandon Wimmer would have liked about twice as many laps at the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio last weekend, but Mother Nature had other plans. 

BEEBE, AK (May 10, 2011) - There's no rest for the weary when it comes to the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) as fresh off a three day swing, the tour will invade Louisiana and Arkansas for a double header this weekend, May 13th-14th. 

(Bill W) May 10, 2011 – Sprint car driver Terry McCarl is pleased to announce his partnership with Kosama of Altoona, who will be sponsoring the VerMeer Racing #55, and both TMAC Motorsports entries, the #17A and the #97 Saturday at Knoxville. 

LEBANON, MO - (May 10, 2011) - The chase for the championship keeps rolling in high gear Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway in the Central Bank Racing Series Action in 5 classes of cars.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 10, 2011) - After 2 weeks of action packed dirt track racing action, the stove is going to get even hotter Sat Night May 14th at the Springfield Raceway with the running of the John Kuntz Memorial presented by Andy's Frozen Custard as the first of two scheduled MARS/MLRA Series Late Model Races invade the Quick-Quarter.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 9, 2011) - A wide open field of championship machinery is prepared to kick off the most important racing weekend of the year as the prestigious Hoosier Hundred is slated for Friday, May 27

LINCOLN, Ill. (May 9) – Race fans in Illinois will get their first and only taste of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy as the series gears up for a trio of events in the Land of Lincoln this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13-15.

(Bill W) May 9, 2011 – It would be hard to envision a better story than the opener for the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

(Bill W) May 9, 2011 – Even for veteran Brian Brown, the driver of the FVP #21 sprint car, the dirt in dirt track racing can get complicated sometimes. 

LA SALLE, IL. (May 9, 2011) - Bret “The Jet” Sievert traveled south from the Badger state for La Salle Speedway’s second week of competition. The former UMP Wisconsin and Indiana State Champion was fast and furious right out of the blocks.

(Bill W) May 9, 2011 – First lap carnage in Saturday’s 360 A main at Knoxville Raceway collected driver Chad Humston, but a lot of help from fellow racers got the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m back out on the track. 

BATESVILLE, AK (May 09, 2011) - After almost not even racing this past weekend, Billy Moyer Jr. made the last minute decision to enter a triple header with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) in his #21jr Henderson Motorsports/Car City/Imperial Motors/Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer/Bullock Racing Engine Super Late Model.

HIGHLAND, IL (May 9, 2011) - You can always expect the unexpected when it’s the Grapperhaus Metals Night of Destruction at the Highland Speedway.

OSCEOLA, IA (May 9, 2011) - Results from the season opener at Clarke County Speedway.

HARLIN, IA (May 9, 2011) - Chuck Madden of Avoca, Iowa won the Hobby Stock feature at Shelby County Speedway.

(Bill W) May 9, 2011 – Eighteen year old Austin McCarl is establishing himself as one of Knoxville Raceway’s “Young Guns” in the 410 class on Saturday nights.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 9, 2011) - On Friday, May 13th, community members are invited to enjoy a night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway knowing their entry fee will go to a great cause. 

BROWNSTOWN, IL (May 9, 2011) - The May 13 events at Fayette County Speedway, located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Brownstown, Ill. will feature the following classes: UMP DIRTcar sanctioned Crate Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Hornets.

BURLINGTON, IA  (May 9, 2011) - The weather was perfect for a night of racing at 34 Raceway with five racers getting their first wins for the season at the 3/8 mile.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (May 9, 2011) - The second night of racing action at CJ Speedway was completed Friday, May 6 with three drivers getting their first wins and two getting repeat wins.

EAST MOLINE, IL (May 9, 2011) - It was a great evening for racing Sunday at Quad City Speedway and the racing surface was ingreat condition. 

QUINCY, IL (May 8, 2011) - Mother Nature won the last three scheduled race nights at Quincy Raceways but Mother’s Day proved to be the ending point for that streak as the Broadway Bullring finally got a race night completed without being weathered out during Crawdad’s Gourmet Seasonings Night at the Races on Sunday May 8.

PEORIA, IL (May 7, 2011)  - Angie Pierce got the ultimate racing Mothers Day gift on Saturday night at Peoria Speedway, watching her 14 year-old son Bobby take his first-ever Super Late Model feature in a wildly entertaining duel through traffic with former Track Champion Tim Lance.

MAQUOKETA, IA (May 7, 2011) - After a beautiful afternoon it may have been a bit chilly evening, but fans were treated to some great racing action for the Jackson County Speedway opener.

WHEATLAND, MO (May 7, 2011) - With Mother Nature finally treating fans at Lucas Oil Speedway to a picture perfect night, Rylan Long, Rustin Miller, James Flood, and Jack Simmons earned feature wins respectively on Coyote 107.9 Night this past Saturday.

WARRENSBURG, MO (May 7, 2011) – After some light rain and thunderstorms Saturday morning, the warm spring weather made a much needed appearance at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) on Pepsi and Mother’s Day night at the races. 

VAN BUREN, AK (May 7, 2011) - It may have only been the fifth event of the 2011 season, but on Saturday night at Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, AR) the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series held what may arguably end up as the finish of the year on the tour as Billy Moyer Jr. led only the last quarter lap to claim the $2,000 win. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 7, 2011) - Despite close to 2 inches of early morning rain, the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway lived up to its fast reputation and provided another night of outstanding Dirt track racing action.

KANKAKEE, IL (May 7, 2011) - Spring storms have finally given way to acceptable racing weather here in the Illiana area, and Friday night at Kankakee County Speedway was the proof in the pudding during the Opening Night Run For The Roses. 

KNOXVILLE, IA (May 7, 2011) – Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Dusty Zomer recorded career 410 win #6 on Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway as he triumphed in the IRA Challenge. 

WEST LIBERTY, IA (May 7, 2011) - Hotter than a firecracker on the fourth of July eleven year racing veteran Brian Harris from Davenport, Iowa started on the pole of the IMCA late model feature and lead all thirty five laps.

NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 7, 2011) - The 2011 season got underway at Lincoln County Raceway, and the terrific weather helped herald the start of the year.

EAGLE, NE (May 7, 2011) - Dover, Zoubek, Schwartz, Macku & Moyer Win at Eagle Raceway

MACON, IL (May 7, 2011) - Earlier in the week, the United States of America celebrated in the taking down of Osama bin Laden, and Macon Speedway celebrated America’s victory with a ceremony releasing red, white and blue balloons into the sky.  Macon Speedway also celebrated the mothers on the evening prior to Mother’s Day with carnations, courtesy of Zips Flowers by the Gate. 

LA MONTE, MO  (May 6, 2011) - In what could be described as one of the best Pitts Homes of Warsaw A Modified Feature races you could see, Terry Schultz (Sedalia) held off Dustin Boney (Tonganoxie, KS) and Chad Lyle (Oak Grove) for twenty exciting laps.

LEBANON, MO (May 6, 2011) - Defending Midway Aaron's B-Mod champion and current point leader Michael Stake found himself in the right place at the right time Friday Night as he took advantage of a lap 18 caution and rode the top cushion and then held off a strong charge by opening night winner Shawn Strong.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 6, 2011) - Four repeat feature winners highlighted week two of the Papa John Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night. Innovative Signs of Marion presented the evening’s action and also provided extra trophies allowing the top three finishers in each feature to receive some hardware for their efforts.

FARLEY, IA (May 6, 2011) - Threatening skies didn't dampen the spirits of the race car drivers as the racing fans were treated to a lightning fast race track in all six divisions under the IMCA banner here at the Farley Speedway Friday evening.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (May 6, 2011) - 101 racers signed in to do battle on KMJ Performance Night at the Marshalltown Speedway.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 6, 2011) – The Davenport Speedway finally got into high gear Friday night with the running of the Koehler Electric Season Opener.

ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 6, 2011) - Joey Saldana entered Outlaw Thunder Weekend presented by Goodyear Friday night at Eldora Speedway looking for revenge against the track that cost him a shot at winning his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series title last season.

MUSKOGEE, OK. (May 6, 2011) - The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series broke into new territory on Friday night as they sanctioned their first ever event at the 1/2 mile oval at Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, Oklahoma), and it would prove to be a debut that would soon not be forgotten, as Billy Moyer Jr. claimed the $2,000 win.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 6, 2011) – After seeing three straight April events lost to wet weather, the Deery Brothers Summer Series gets back on track with a Tuesday, May 17 show at Marshalltown Speedway.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 6, 2011) – The Memorial Day weekend has always been a favorite of racing fans across the country. Whether you follow the World 600 for the NASCAR drivers in Charlotte, or the open wheel pinnacle, the Indianapolis 500, it is a great time to be a racing fan.

ALLISON, Iowa (May 6) – IMCA Late Model drivers make their first of two midweek visits this season to Highway 3 Raceway in Allison next Wednesday, May 11.

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets Presented by Speedway Motors inaugural "Battle at the Center", on the Mini Magic Mile ran on December 18th 2010 will be televised on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 7:30pm Eastern Time on SPEED Channel. The race will feature a 50-lap Main Event inside the Southern Illinois Center DuQuoin Illinois. The event was taped by NEWAVE Productions for delayed broadcast on SPEED Channel LUCAS Oil on the Edge.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 5, 2011) – The Davenport Speedway will once again try to kick off the 2011 racing season, this Friday, May 6th with the running of the Koehler Electric Season Opener.

GRIMES, IA (May 5, 2011) - After coming only eight laps short of winning his third consecutive NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race, Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, headed to Richmond, VA for the Blue Ox 100. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 5, 2011) – As part of the National Sprint Car Museum Foundation’s goal to get its 2010 North American Sprint Car Poll awards in recipients’ hands by July 1 of this year.

(Bill W) May 5, 2011 – Charging from the back in a pair of World of Outlaw shows is not what Brandon Wimmer had in mind, but that was the reality.

HARLAN, IA (May 5, 2011) - Shelby County Speedway kicked off their opening night at the races under clear skies with Hy-Vee Night at the Races. 

MILLSTADT, Ill. (May 5, 2011) - Three top-four finishes has carried Nick Knepper into the lead of the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series championship going into the fourth event of the season May 13 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill.

HIGHLAND, IL (May 5, 2011) - While people enjoy the excitement of wheel to wheel racing excitement at the Highland Speedway each week, from the Becker Jewelers Late Models to the Sport Compact Division, the occasional crash does occur, but nothing compares to drivers intentionally wrecking their cars on the front straight at the Speedway.

MAQUOKETA, Ia. (May 5, 2011) –DRT TRAK Racing Inc., joins the rest of the Quad City racing community in mourning the loss of Hershel Roberts. Hershel was a great racer and a good friend. May he rest in peace.

VINTON, IA (May 5, 2011) - The JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour (for IMCA Modifieds) 2011 HDT Opener is fast approaching, and race fans are starting to feel the excitement. 

MARINE, IL (May 4, 2011) - The long off-season is over and the PCRA is happy to bring you its inaugural race this Friday at Fayette County Speedway!

MACON, IL (May 4, 2011) - Macon Speedway would like to “Celebrate America” this Saturday night by having a special balloon release during a special intermission.

ULMA - (May 4, 2011) - For the first time this season, all four ULMA-sanctioned tracks were able to host a night of racing with dryer weather prevailing last weekend. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 4, 2011) - The first of many big special events is just around the corner at the Springfield Raceway as the running of the John Kuntz Memorial Presented by Andy's Frozen Custard will be Sat Night May 14th featuring the challenge between the MARS and MLRA Super Late Model Series at the racy, Quick-Quarter mile dirt-track.

(Bill W) May 4, 2011 – A 410 outing at Knoxville Raceway’s season opener was aborted prematurely with a motor issue on practice night Friday.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 4, 2011) - Week two of competition in the Papa Johns Cup/ I-Wireless Championship Series is set for Hawkeye Downs Speedway this Friday night, May 6 with action in all six divisions.

BROWNSTOWN, IL (May 4, 2011) - Complete April 29 results from Fayette County Speedway

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 4, 2011) – National Sprint Car Museum visitors and Knoxville Raceway fans will get the opportunity to meet IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion Billy Balog of North Pole, Alaska, this Saturday, May 7, from 1 until 3 p.m. in front of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville.

VINTON, Iowa (May 4, 2011) - The first green flag of the season flies on Tuesday, May 10 at Benton County Speedway, for the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour.

QUINCY, ILL (May 4, 2011) – Despite being hampered by Mother Nature thus far into the 2011 season Jake Griffin was finally able to get two nights of racing in the books last week and came away with a pair of runner-up finishes in the ULMA division as well as a top ten, UMP Open Wheel Modified finish.. 


One of the very best Late Model Racer in the Midwest, Hershel Roberts passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. R.I.P.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (May 4, 2011) - The Chase for the 2011 Transport Graphics season title will keep rolling Sat night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway after a very strong season opener last weekend.

LEBANON, Mo. (May 4, 2011) - The Central Bank Championship Chase continues Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with action in 5 classes as the points battles are tight after 2 weeks of action.

LEBANON, MO (May 4, 2011) - Track owner Jack Jones of the Lebanon Midway Speedway has made an adjustment for the Motor rules concerning the Aaron's B-Modifieds with the GM 602 Crate motor.  Any car with a GM 602 Crate motor must weigh 2500 Lbs plus another 50 Lbs if they run a Bert-N-Brinn and must also run the Holley 4412 2 Barrell Carb that is required of the Spec Motor. They do not have to run the RPM chip in the Crate motor.  This goes into effect starting this Friday night May 6 and will continue throughout the 2011 racing season.

WHEATLAND, MO (May 4, 2011) - Lucas Oil Speedway along with Coyote 107.9FM Presents a special night this Saturday, May 7th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

PARK CITY, KS (May 2, 2011) - Fresh off pocketing $10,000 at last weekend’s second annual “Sunflower State Showdown” at the Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kansas.


Brian Brown at Knoxville Raceway

(Bill W) May 2, 2011 – Defending Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown, returned to the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” last Saturday night, and came out with a solid second place finish. 

ORANGE CITY, IA (May 2, 2011) – A company that Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers are already familiar with is a new sponsor for the IMCA Late Model tour.

(Bill W) May 2, 2011 – A little history was made last Saturday night, when 16 year old, Carson McCarl, who celebrated his birthday on March 8, became the youngest driver to win a sprint car feature at the Knoxville Raceway.

WEST MEMPHIS, AR (May 2, 2011) - Everyone can go ahead and break out their blue suede shoes, as the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters is set for Saturday night’s Third Annual Rock ‘N Roll 50 atop Riverside Speedway’s storied ¼-mile black gumbo clay oval. 

(Bill W) May 2, 2011 – Everything considered, it was a solid start to the Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series season for Austin McCarl. 

WAKEENEY, KS (May 1, 2011) - Gorham’s Jason Schoenberger has mastered the 3/8-mile oval at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway this season.

LEXINGTON, NE (May 1, 2011) - The temperature was cooler than most had hoped for the opening night of races at Dawson County Raceway, but the racing kept the fan’s mind off of it.

EAST MOLINE, IL (May 1, 2011) - After two weeks of weather interfering with the racing program at the Quad City Speedway with, good field of cars on hand the opening night finally happened.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 1, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue on Thursday, May 19, with a “Salute to Dean Sylvester”.

 


April


Al Purkey, Coffeyville, KS was the big winner of the 2nd Annual Sunflower State Showdown. Photo by Ron Mitchell

JETMORE, KS (April 30, 2011) - Results for 2nd Annual Sunflower State Showdown at the Great American Dirt Track, Jetmore, KS, Saturday, April 30th Co-Sanctioned by CLMA DIRTcar Series, NCRA DIRTcar Series, MARS DIRTcar Series, and MLRA.

HIGHLAND, IL (April 30, 2011) - The sun came out and the sounds of high octane thunder replaced what Mother Nature had been providing for the last two weeks.

FARMINGTON, IA (April 30) - Shimek Speedway go-kart track in Farmington Ia. gets their first night of racing in!

LA SALLE, IL (April 30, 2011) - Saturday night marked the first night of racing for the 2011 season at the Illinois Valley’s largest outdoor sporting venue.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (April 30, 2011) - After 2 weeks of rain outs, the 2011 Transport Graphice Chase for the championship got underway Sat Night at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway with over 90 raceteams ready for action.

FARMINGTON, MO - (April 30) - For the second time in two weeks. The Lady has brought rain to St Francois County Raceway.  

HARLIN, IA (April 30, 2011) - Results from Shelby County Speedway


Babbs Last Lap Pass of Birkhofer Nets Night Two 10,000 May Daze Classic Payday at West Liberty - Photo by: Mike Ruefer

WEST LIBERTY, IA (April 30, 2011) - The Moweaqua Missile Shannon Babb caught Brian Birkhofer going into turn one on lap forty nine dove underneath for the pass and rocketed on for the win his first on the 2011 campaign here at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds and West Liberty Raceway on Coors Night Saturday night before a good crowd on hand.

WARRENSBURG, MO (April 30, 2011) - Near perfect spring weather settled in over Central Missouri Speedway Saturday evening for Cliff Harris’ Warrensburg Ford, Warrensburg Chrysler night at the races.

 


Loyet wins POWRi National Midget race at Lucas Oil Speedway. Photo by Chris Bork www.cbracephotos.com

WHEATLAND, Mo. (April 30, 2011) - Brad Loyet made a difficult outside pass of Zach Daum for the lead midway through the Missouri Mid-State Midget Nationals and  went unchallenged the rest of the way to win the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget race on Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway.

HAUBSTADT, Ind. (April 30, 2011) - The resurgence of Sammy Swindell continued on Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway when he raced past Joey Saldana and held off Paul McMahan for his third World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the year.

PEORIA, IL (April 30, 2011) - It was a night of firsts at Peoria Speedway as 2 long-time competitors picked up their first wins. In the UMP Late Model division, Wyanet driver Jason Jaggers captured his first victory at the track after 4 years of trying.

 


Carson McCarl unofficially became the youngest winner in Knoxville Raceway history when he won the 305 feature in his first competition at the famous half-mile.  He became the first driver to win in his first competition since Kenny Adams did it in a 360 Nationals preliminary feature in 2003.  Carson turned 16 years of age on March 8.

KNOXVILLE, IA (April 30, 2011) - On what started as a night of first-time winners, Danny Lasoski proved that experience still counts at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday’s Pella Motors/Lions Club night opener at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” 

MACON, IL (April 30, 2011) - After two weeks of rain and more rain, Macon Speedway was able to open its gates again for stock car racing but not without the threat of more of the wet stuff.

BURLINGTON, IA (April 30, 2011) - Points were awarded for all of the five classes competing at 34 Raceway Saturday, April 30 and getting the top points given for wins were Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Il. (late models), Brandon Rothzen, Raritan, Il. (modifieds), Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis (305 sprints), Ryan Cook, Mt. Pleasant (stock cars) and Dean Kratzer, Fort Madison (hobby stocks). 


Billy Moyer Claims Night One May Daze Classic Victory With 10,000
Victory at Farley - Photo by: Mike Ruefer

FARLEY, IOWA (April 29, 2011) - Mister smooth Billy Moyer held off hard charging two time Dart Corn Belt Clash Champion Chad Simpson in the end two win night one of the 10,000 May Daze Classic here at the Farley Speedway Friday night before a good crowd and the beginning of the 2011 racing season.

HAYS, KS (April 29) - Jason Schoenberger of Gorham and Victoria’s Dave Juenemann made it two wins in a row in their respective divisions in racing action at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, on Friday evening, April 29.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 29, 2011 ) - After a one week weather delay, Hawkeye Downs Speedway opened its 86th season of racing on Friday night with a mix of old and new divisions.

LEBANON, MO (April 29, 2011) - After suffering 2 weeks of rainouts, action swung back into action Friday Night at the Lebaon Midway Speedway with the running of a special $500 to win Aaron's Modified feature while all new winners graced the winner's circle.


With the cool and windy conditions on Friday Night, Ray Guss Jr. heats up the action and wins the $1000.00, 25 lap A-Main at Lee County Speedway Friday Night.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (April 29, 2011) – For the first time in 2011 Mother Nature didn’t threaten Friday night racing action in the area, as Lee County Speedway kicked of this year’s campaign with an emotional Late Model win by Ray Guss, Jr.

JACKSONVILLE, IL (April 29, 2011) - Moughan, Wenger, Rueter, Crawford Win On Opening Night

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (April 29, 2011) - Brett Anderson traded a heartbreaking memory at Valley Speedway from 2008 for a sweet victory Friday in the return visit of the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series to the 1/3-mile track.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (April 29, 2011) - After fighting mother nature the past 2 weeks and losing this week, we wouldn't have that problem as we would have some great 3 or 4 wide racing action.


Mark Schafman works his way to a win at Lakeside Speedway.
Photo Credit Donny Reed

KANSAS CITY, KS (April 29, 2011) - After an unsuccessful try to get in their 2nd race of the season, Lakeside Speedway had a couple of days of good weather and it allowed them to get in their 2nd race of the season.

CEADER RAPIDS, IA (April 29, 2011) - Hawkeye Downs feature winners for April 29.


Ben Wagoner smokes his RR Tire MOWA
Photo by Dennis Krieger Imagery

JACKSONVILLE, IL (April 28, 2011) - With a track now dry enough to have actually needed water early this evening and the rest of the grounds continuing to dry from weeks of ongoing rain, we can finally say... "COME OUT FOR OPENING NIGHT AT JACKSONVILLE SPEEDWAY!" 

BEEBE, AK (April 28, 2011) - For the second Friday in a row the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series scheduled for Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) has been canceled due to rain.

BATESVILLE, Ark. (April 28) – Two special series for IMCA Modifieds will run under the Larry Shaw Racing banner again this season.

 


Brandon Wimmer at 34 Raceway (Ryan Northcote Photo)

(Bill W) April 27, 2011 – It was a solid start to the sprint car season for driver Brandon Wimmer and the Alan Barton Motorsports #7TW team.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (April 27, 2011) - The 2011 season at CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa will kick off on Friday, April 29 for the first point races of the year.

MESQUITE, Texas (April 27) – Smiley’s Racing Products adds support for another IMCA division in its 2011 program, with awards for Mach-1 Sport Compact drivers.

KNOXVILLE, IA (April 27, 2011) - Randy Smith of Mount Ayr, Iowa, and Mike Peters of Wichita, Kansas, winners of the 2008 and 2002 Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and older, have already entered this year's $2,000-to-win edition of the 22-lap 'senior tour event' on Friday, June 3.

MACON, IL (April 27, 2011) - Macon Speedway welcomes The Teacher’s Lounge Night at the races this coming Saturday, April 30.

VINTON, Iowa (April 27) – The first green flag of the season flies on Tuesday, May 10 at Benton County Speedway, for the JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour.

JETMORE, KS (April 27, 2011) - The Lucas Oil MLRA will jump back into action this weekend at Patrick Johnson's Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, KS.

(Bill W) April 27, 2011 – The first outing of the 2011 sprint car season is in the books for Altoona, Iowa teenager Austin McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #17A team.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 27, 2011) – Governor Terry Branstad has proclaimed Saturday, May 14, as “Iowa Museum Day” and the National Sprint Car Museum has decided to use the opportunity to put a special one-time exhibit together honoring three Iowans that have made their mark on sprint car racing. 

LEBANON, MO (April 26, 2011) - The last Friday of each month means extra money for a different class in 2011 at the Lebanon Midway Speedway and on April 29th the Aaron's Sales and Rental B-Mods get that chance for some extra money as they compete in a $500 to win feature event.


Here's Mike Mayberry's 305 Sprint Car that he will be racing at the Knoxville Championship Cup Series Season Opener Saturday Night.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 26, 2011) – Knoxville Raceway fans will get the opportunity to meet up-and-coming sprint car racer Logan Forler of Eatonville, Washington, this Saturday, April 30, from 1 until 3 p.m. in front of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, weather permitting. 

VINTON, Iowa (April 26) – Sixteen entries are in hand for IMCA’s third annual Manufacturer’s Cup contest. Modified builders will compete for national and regional awards, based on final top 10 standings in each of the five regions this season.


The 55 Terry McCarl at 34 Raceway

(Bill W) April 26, 2011 – It wasn’t the debut that Terry McCarl or the VerMeer Motorsports #55 envisioned, but they loaded it back in the trailer in one piece last Saturday night at the 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 26, 2011) - The Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series invades the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday, April 30th for the Inaugural Missouri Mid-State Midget Nationals!

WARRENSBURG, MO (April 26, 2011) -  Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) will try again this Saturday to kick off its 2011 race season.


Brian Brown at 34 Raceway

(Bill W) April 26, 2011 – It will be back to two half-mile tracks that sprint car driver Brian Brian loves this weekend. 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 26, 2011) - Hawkeye Downs Speedway is set to kick off the 2011 season this Friday night, April 29 with action in all six divisions of the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series.

TULSA, Okla. (April 26, 2011) – With ticket renewal flyers just shipped out of the event’s Tulsa offices, the ticket renewal deadline for the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals has been extended to May 20. 

HIGHLAND, IL (April 25, 2011) - The NALMS tour has been rescheduled to come back this week to go head to head with the Becker Jewelers Late Models in a showdown at Highland Speedway with a full lineup of action in all divisions during a special night of action presented by Budweiser.

 


Here is a photo of the transformation of the Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, Ia) from a Friday night dirt car racing track to a Sunday afternoon Supercross Motorcycle track.  MORE PHOTOS HERE

(Bill W) April 25, 2011 – It was a change of disciplines, but Brady Bacon acted like he had been driving a midget for weeks at the Dodge City Speedway last weekend.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (April 25, 2011) – The 2011 season at CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa will kick off on Friday, April 29 for the first point races of the year.

(Bill W) April 25, 2011 – A night to forget turned into a night to remember for sprint car driver Kaley Gharst and the fans at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Saturday night. 

WHEATLAND, MO (April 25, 2011) - The 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri is now just 30 Days away and reserved seat tickets are going fast!

WAKEENEY, KS (April 24) - Gorham’s Jason Schoenberger made it a threepeat in the IMCA Stock Car division at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway Sunday evening, April 24, winning his third main event in a row in that division.

QUINCY, IL (April 24, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has been forced to cancel the Crawdad’s Gourmet Seasonings Easter Night at the Races because of the heavy rains received at the end of the past week.


With 39 Steller Sprint cars checking into the MOWA very first event ever, Danny Lasoski came out on top to take the 30 lap A-Main.  Kaley Gharst ran a strong second. Shown with Jeff Laue (L) and Amy Laue Right, promoters at 34 raceway. Photo by Dennis Krieger Imagery

(Bill W) April 23, 2011 – Danny Lasoski put his name in the record books when he took home the first Monster Energy™ Sprint Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association feature in history Saturday night at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. 

WINSTON, MO (April 23, 2011) - The day started off as an unknown on whether we could get tonight's show in but track owner Mike Johnson and old mother nature got the track into race shape as night number two went in the books for 2011.

HAYS, KS (April 22, 2011) - Close to 90 race teams checked in for racing action at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Friday, April 22, for the 2011 season opener. 

WEST PLAINS, MO (April 23, 2011) - For the second straight night a COMP Cams Super Dirt Series and Mid America Racing Series Super Late Model event has fallen victim to Mother Nature as heavy rains.

WEST UNION, IA (April 23, 2011) - For the second weekend in a row, the season opener for the Dart Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series has fallen to inclimate weather.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 23, 2011) - The Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series event scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd at Lucas Oil Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy showers overnight and into the morning as well as increasing chances of heavy rain and stormy weather throughout the day and evening.

MACON, IL (April 23, 2011) - The anticipation of the Midgets and Micros racing at Macon Speedway will have to continue.  Due to the weather, the races have been canceled. We have rescheduled the POWRi Series to race on May 14.

MC COOK, NE. (April 22, 2011) - Despite new promoters, new help, new drivers, and a new class at McCook Speedway, things went relatively well, and the racing spoke for itself.

(Bill W) April 22, 2011 – The much anticipated Monster Energy™ Sprint Series opener is upon us!  The 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa will play host to the first ever race in series’ history on Saturday night, April 23.

LEBANON, MO (April 22, 2011) - For the second week in a row Mother Nature won the feature Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as heavy overnight rains forced cancellation of the event.


Photo from the Bridge View Car Show in Ottumwa, Ia.

OTTUMWA, IA (April 22, 2011) - Here is a link to some photos from the Bridge View Car Show in Ottumwa, Ia. that was held April 16, 2011

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 22, 2011) - Hawkeye Downs Speedway Officials regret to announce that due to persistent rain, an unfavorable radar picture, and an unfavorable forecast, Opening Night races for tonight-April 22 have been cancelled.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (April 22) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series date rained out after heats on April 17 at Quad City Speedway has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 20.

BEEBE, AK (April 22, 2011) - Heavy rains overnight forced the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series event scheduled for tonight, Friday, April 22nd to be postponed to Friday, April 29th. 

LANSING, Minn. (April 22) – More rain and more cold means there won’t be any on-track action this eveing at Chateau Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 21, 2011) - Knoxville Raceway and Casey's General Stores work hard to bring value to your purchases. Just when the cost of fuel seems to have no end these two partners have come up with a way for you to be entertained for less and put some of that precious commodity back into your tank. 

BOONE, Iowa (April 21) – IMCA has announced that Cenex will be presenting sponsor for the 2011 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.

HARTFORD, S.D. (April 21) – Three race tracks with already strong Sprint Car traditions will sanction the division again with IMCA.

BURLINGTON, IA (April 21, 2011) - Midwest Open Wheel Association 410 Outlaw Sprints will be at 34 Raceway, Saturday, April 23.

DAVENPORT, Ia. (April 20, 2011) – The chase for the 2011 track championships at the Davenport Speedway, begins this Friday, April 22nd.

WARRENSBURG, MO (April 20, 2011) - Despite Mother Nature’s fury, the Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce ULMA drivers were able to compete in the second sanctioned race of the season last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway. 

(Bill W) April 20, 2011 – Wayne Johnson and the BDS Motorsports #38 team towed to Little Rock with high expectations. 

GRIMES, IA (April 20, 2011) – Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, showed his team’s strength this past weekend at the second stop on the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East schedule in South Boston, VA.

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (April 20, 2011) - Adding to an even more exciting 2011 schedule, the Springfield Raceway has announced today that on Sat evening April 30th the Budweiser RHS USRA Modified feature will pay $1,000 to the winner while the feature will offer $100 to start the Main Event.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 19, 2011) - After a wild Season Opener of the Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series last Saturday, the Stars and Cars of the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks are ready for week #2 of high octane side by side dirt track racing action this Saturday, April 23rd.

LEBANON, MO (April 19, 2011) - Action will swing back into action this Friday Night April 22nd at the Lebanon Midway Speedway along with a special Easter Egg Hunt for the kids 10 and under at Intermission and a special appearance by the Racing Easter Bunny.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 19, 2011) - Hawkeye Downs Speedway will roar to life for the 2011 racing season this Friday Night, April 22 with action in all six divisions of the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series.

VINTON, Iowa (April 19, 2011) - Ignition boxes available from four manufacturers will be legal for use in IMCA Modified and IMCA Late Model divisions this season.

(Bill W) April 19, 2011 – There is much anticipation surrounding this weekend, as it will mark the first time in 2011 that Terry McCarl will have a chance to compete in the VerMeer Motorsports #55 in sprint car action. 

WEST UNION, IA (April 19, 2011) - The Dart Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series is set to open its 2011 season this weekend at a familiar venue.

BEEBE, AK (April 19, 2011) – This weekend, April 22nd-23rd, the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) and Mid America Racing Series (MARS) will go head-to-head in a pair of events in Arkansas and Missouri. 

(Bill W) April 18, 2011 – The time has almost arrived!  The opener for the Monster Energy™ Sprint Series presented by the Midwest Open Wheel Association is upon us! 

FARLEY, IOWA (April 18, 2011) - Test & Tune at Farley Speedway will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 starting at 7pm FREE Admission into the Grandstands and Pit Passes will be $20. Any questions or more information please contact SPI Office at (563)744.3620.

BURLINGTON, IA (April 18, 2011) – Mother Nature forced the cancellation of racing action at 34 Raceway last weekend but the action will come back Saturday, April 23 with the excitement and anticipation of the Midwest Open Wheel 410 Outlaw Sprints.

PEORIA, IL (April 18, 2011) - Peoria Speedway owner Curt Mottaz is pleased to announce a significant increase in the weekly purse for the UMP Modified division, effective with the April 23 UMP racing program.

LANSING, Minn. (April 18) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will battle for a top prize of $1,000 at Chateau Raceway’s season opening Spring Challenge.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 18, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum comes to life this week with the “Sprint Car 101: Salute to Gil Sonner” on Thursday night, the Knoxville Raceway Practice Night on Friday, and the International Reel Wheel Film Festival on Saturday. 

GRAIN VALLEY, MO (April 17, 2011) - Hughes gets the win at Valley Speedway durning the USMTS Casey's General Stores National Tour.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (April 17) – Wet weather was 3-for-3 over the weekend, as Sunday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series program at Quad City Speedway was rained out after heat races were completed.

QUINCY, IL (April 17, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has been forced to cancel the Heetco Night at the Races for Sunday April 17, 2011.

WARRENSBURG, MO (April 16, 2011) - Central Missouri Speedway official photographer John Lee was taken to a Kansas City area hospital after being hit by a race car while shooting from the outside of the back straightaway during the opening round of hot laps on Saturday night at CMS. Lee is currently being treated for a serious injury to his foot. Lloyd Collins, also shooting nearby, was knocked down but not seriously injured.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 16, 2011) - Larry Jones, Tim Setzer, and Derek Brown tamed demanding track conditions this past Saturday Night to grab Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Racing Series Opening Night Wins in the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks respectively.

WARRENSBURG, Mo. (April 16, 2011) - The inaugural USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy event at the Central Missouri Speedway was called following hot laps Saturday due to adverse track conditions caused by heavy rains on Friday.

NEWTON (April 16, 2011) – After almost two years off the track, Danielle Ossenfort jumped back behind the wheel last weekend at the I-80 Speedway at Raceway Park in Greenwood, Nebraska, for the I-80 Cup, a two day event featuring the ASCS Midwest Region Sprint Car Series.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (April 15) – Officials from RL Promotions have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2011 racing season at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (April 15) – Due to rain, the USMTS event scheduled for today (Friday, April 15) at the Valley Speedway has been postponed until Sunday, April 17.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 15) - Less than springlike temperatures and forecasts calling for a 90 percent chance of precipitation have resulted in rescheduling of Friday's Deery Brothers Summer Series race at Davenport Speedway.

RUSSELLVILLE, AR (April 15, 2011) – Geoff Aitken has spent thousands of hours turning wrenches and getting Dewaine Hottinger's #65 Super Late Model ready for action, and this Saturday, Hott Motorsports will give back to Aitken as he makes his driving debut in the #16 Crate Late Model at Centerville Speedway (Centerville, Arkansas) 

DONNELLSON, Iowa (April 15) – Inclement weather gets the blame for postponement of Lee County Speedway’s Smackdown.

LEBANON, MO (April 13, 2011) - The Central Chase for the Championship continues Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway after week number 1 was put into the record books and action is going to be tight all season long.

EAGLE, NE (April 13, 2011) – Forecasted rain and bitterly cold temperatures has forced the cancellation of this weekend’s Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle, Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway featuring the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (April 13, 2011) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models is set to cut loose on the Davenport Speedway, this Friday, April 15th.

(Bill W) April 13, 2011 – It was another successful weekend for Wayne Johnson, owner/crew chief, Bryan Sumby, and the #38 team.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 13, 2011) - KDKD and The Eagle Night at the Races kicks off the 2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Rockstar Energy Drink Weekly Championship Series as the top drivers in the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and Carson's Corner NAPA Factory Stocks take to the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" in Wheatland, Missouri.

WARRENSBURG, MO (April 12) – Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) has long been recognized as the ‘Home of the Mighty Modifieds’ and this statement will never ring more true than this Saturday, April 16th when the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) makes its first-ever appearance at the “Fastest High-Banked Clay Oval in the Midwest.” 

(Bill W) April 12, 2011 – Terry McCarl will be back in action this weekend with the World of Outlaws in Kentucky and Missouri.  The plan is to run the T-MAC Motorsports #24 machine at the two facilities.

MLRA (April 12, 2011) - Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa parked his Liebe Trucking MasterSbilt #25 in the Lucas Oil MLRA, Triple A Victory Lane after the 40 lap main event Saturday night.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 12, 2011) – The mettle of man and machine will be tested this weekend, as the Deery Brothers Summer Series sees action on three consecutive nights.

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (April 12) – The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy returns to action this Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, with a doubleheader of long-awaited debuts at a pair of Missouri’s most popular dirt-covered bullrings.

(Bill W) April 12, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders get 2011 underway this Saturday night, April 16, at the 3/8-mile 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. 

(Bill W) April 12, 2011 – 72, 71, 70.  Three races and those are the three numbers that Billy Alley has drawn in order for his heat starting spots. 


Here's (7b)Mark Burgtorf, Quincy and (52)Matt Bailey, Quincy side by side during the Quincy Raceway's Deery Brothers Summer Series feature.
Photo by Randy Brown

DONNELLSON, Iowa (April 11, 2011) – Discount Tire & Service helps to bring back the Modified Smackdown for the second straight season to open the year at Lee County Speedway this Friday, April 15.

(Bill W) April 11, 2011 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 racing team recorded yet another victory at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska last Saturday night. 

DAVENPORT, Ia. (April 11, 2011) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models will make their annual pilgrimage to a pair of Eastern Iowa racetracks next weekend for two nights of exciting stock car action.

MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (April 11, 2011) - Mother Nature put her blessing on the Marshalltown Speedway for Ryan Ashton Racing Season Opener.  Thursday night rains opened up to Friday night excitement as 134 racers took to the famed “High Banks”. 

BROWNSTOWN, IL (April 11, 2011) - Fayette County Speedway April 8, 2011 Results

 

Matt Bailey won his first Deery Brothers Summer Series at Quincy Raceways Sunday April 10th. Rounding out the top five were Mark Burgtorf, Terry Neal, Justin Reed, Tyler Bruening and Ray Guss Jr
 
QUINCY, IL (April 10, 2011) - Thirty Five Deery Brothers Summer Series IMCA Late Models checked in to do battle in the Sullivan Auctioneers Night at the races at Quincy Raceways on Sunday April 10.
 
HIGHLAND, IL (April 10, 2011) - This past Saturday evening was a solemn occasion for many of us that have called the Highland Speedway home for over the last 50 years.
 
MONETT, Mo (April 10, 2011) - Results from Monett Speedway, Monett MO April 10, 2011
 
FAIRMONT, Minn. (April 10) – National champions in five IMCA divisions benefit from the continued support of Kevko this season.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (April 10, 2011) - The 2011 race season opener at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway is set to roll on Sat night April 16th with Race time set for 6PM.
 
QUINCY, IL (April 10, 2011) - Quincy Raceway rolls out the red carpet for the third installment of the 25th anniversary Deery Brothers Summer Series, and coincidentally the 25th visit by the IMCA Late Model tour this evening.
 
FARMINGTON, MO (April 9, 2011) – With a nice crowd on hand and Ron's Tire Center in the house,Tim Montgomery, Fredericktown, MO lays claim to his first win of the young season in the Sprint Division at St Francois County Raceway.
 
BURLINGTON, IA (April 9, 2011) – The first night of the 2011 racing season at 34 Raceway saw special tributes along with racing action when the IMCA Deery Brothers Series made its second stop of the season at the 3/8 mile for the "Slocum 50".
 

Matt Ryan led the last 10 laps in winning the Slocum 50 IMCA Late Model tour feature at West Burlington. He inherited the front spot after Denny Woodworth was forced to pit with a flat tire, then held off a late charge by Boone McLaughlin to take the $3,000 checkers by a margin measured in inches.  Mike Ruefer Photos
 
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 9) – A veteran of the Deery Brothers Summer Series got his first feature winner trophy, and a big check, Saturday at 34 Raceway.
 
MACON, IL (April 9, 2011) - Brandon Sheppard has won plenty of races in his very young career. His father Steve Sheppard, Jr., a former Macon Speedway Late Model track champion, has helped lead his racing career to one of the elite drivers in central Illinois.  Saturday night, Sheppard was simply the best. 
 
PEORIA, IL (April 9, 2011) - A capacity crowd witnessed a wild, action-packed night of racing at Peoria Speedway Saturday night on a warm, summer-like April evening.

WHEATLAND, MO (April 9, 2011) - Lucas Oil Speedway Quick Results
 
BROWNSTOWN, IN (April 9, 2011) - Scott Bloomquist passed Steve Francis on lap eight and went on to lead the rest of the way in capturing the 14th Annual Indiana Icebreaker for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Saturday Night at Brownstown Speedway.
 

Danny Lasoski won Saturday night's season opening Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior main event at LA Raceway in La Monte, MO. (Ken Simon photo)
 
LA MONTE, Mo. (April 9, 2011) – Danny Lasoski left little room for doubt by wiring the field to win Saturday night’s inaugural Warrior feature event under the ASCS banner atop the 3/8-mile LA Raceway clay oval. 
 
GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 9, 2011) – Brian Brown emerged from an early duel with Don Droud, Jr., to take the $3,000 winner’s share in Saturday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at I-80 Speedway. 
 
WEST MEMPHIS, AR (April 9, 2011) - For the second time in as many nights, the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series saw a first time winner in victory lane as 16 year-old, Sikeston, Missouri driver, Austin Rettig, won a thriller by 0.040 seconds over Billy Moyer Jr. on an emotional night at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas).
 
GRIMES, IA (April 9, 2011)  -- After a decisive win in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season opener at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Greenville, SC, Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, a native of Grimes, IA, finds himself at the top of NASCAR’s Hunter Index.
 
BEEBE, AR (April 8, 2011) – The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series opened its 2011 season on Friday night at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas) with a 35 lap, $2,000 to win event, and it was first time winner, Allen Murray, who stood in victory lane at the end of the opener.
 
LEBANON, MO (April 8, 2011) - The Chase for the 2011 Championship went into full swing Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with outstanding racing action all night long with Shawn Strong topping the headline feature after recovering from an opening lap spin to take the checkered flag in the Aaron's Modified feature event.
 

Bergman Best in Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Opener at I-80!
Joe Orth Photo
 
GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 8, 2011) – Snohomish, Washington’s Seth Bergman captured his second career American Sprint Car Series Regional feature win by charging to victory lane in Friday night’s season-opening 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region main event at I-80 Speedway. 
 
TOPEKA, KANSAS (April 8, 2011) - Brad Looney's Federal Protection, Victory Circle by Moyer landed in the Lucas Oil MLRA Triple A Victory Lane for the second time in 2011.

KNOXVILLE, IA (April 6, 2011) - Brick Inscriptions Happening April 25, 2011;  Show Your Support for Sprint Car Racing and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum 
 
BATESVILLE, AR (April 6, 2011) - A year ago Billy Moyer Jr. swept the opening weekend of the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series he will look to repeat history as he returns to Beebe Speedway (Beebe, AR) and Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, AR).
 
MACON, IL (April 6, 2011) - Macon Speedway will be back in action after a very exciting season opener again this Saturday night.  Last week’s Spring Fling saw large car counts and Macon Speedway hopes to once again bring back another thrilling night of entertainment for the fans of Macon Speedway.
 
(Bill W) April 6, 2011 – Coming off a career year, Chad Humston and owner Mark Burch are excited to get their season rolling this weekend at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska.
 
BUCKNER, MO  (April 5, 2011) - Friday night April 8 the Lucas Oil MLRA will make its first stop at Heartland Park Topeka's HPT.com Speedway in 2011.
 
LEBANON, MO (April 5, 2011) - The season long chase for the championship gets underway Friday Ngiht at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the battle for the honor of being crowned a track champion begins.
 
PEORIA, IL (April 5, 2011) - Peoria Speedway has proclaimed the month of April as “Parkinson’s Awareness Month” at the track, and has added additional fund-raising efforts for the “Don Bohlander Parkinson’s Research FundRACERS” charity.
 
SPRINGFIELD, MO (April 5, 2011) - An Open practice has been set for this Sat April 9th at the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway with cars getting on the track around Noon.Gates will open around 11AM.
 
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 5) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series sees action on both sides of the Mississippi River this weekend, with dates at 34 Raceway in West Burlington and at Quincy, Ill., Raceway.
 
(Bill W) April 5, 2011 – Billy Alley Enterprises is proud to announce that Stepping Stone Genetics will again be a partner with the #22 race team in 2011. 
 
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 5) – The J & J Steel Ironman Challenge returns to the opening night pro­gram at the biggest event on the 2011 Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule.
 
WHEATLAND, MO (April 5, 2011) - The 2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Season shifts into high gear this Saturday, April 9th, as the Lucas Oil MLRA Dirt Late Model Series invades Wheatland, Missouri for the first time in 2011.
 
(Bill W) April 5, 2011 – Remaining tickets for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge presented  by Casey’s General Stores and the USAC Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge presented by Don Long’s Searsboro Telephone Company are up for grabs Tuesday, April 5!
 
LA MONTE, MO 2011 (April 4, 2011) – There’s no better place to start than LA, which is exactly where the American Sprint Car Series Warrior Region will present its inaugural event this Saturday night. 
 
(Bill W) April 4, 2011 – Brian Brown is looking forward to running at a racetrack he won at on two of three occasions in 2010.  In total, he has won seven out of fifteen features at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska.
 
GREENWOOD, NE (April 4, 2011) - The American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region kicks off a strong slate of 2011 events with a two-night stand atop the 4/10-mile, semi-banked I-80 Speedway dirt oval in Greenwood, NE, this Friday and Saturday. 
 
(Bill W) April 4, 2011 – Brady Bacon’s stint in Indiana and Ohio running without the wings continues this week at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. 
 

Matt Greiner score in USRA Iron Man Challenge opener at I-35 Speedway
 
WINSTON, Mo. (April 4, 2011) - The USRA Iron Man Challenge kicked off the 2011 season Saturday night at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., with the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars being joined by the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods for the first time.
 
BURLINGTON, IA  (April 4, 2011) - Ground shaking, heart pounding action will return to Southeast Iowa Saturday, April 9 when 34 Raceway kicks off its 45th season with the Budweiser Slocum 50 Memorial Race.
 
KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (April 4, 2011)  -  Former North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll “Drivers of the Year” Jon Stanbrough (2006, ’07, ’10), Levi Jones (2005, ’09), and Jerry Coons, Jr. (2008) have all officially entered the Sunday, August 7, Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, which is sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC). 
 

Stock Cars get some bite off four.
Dennis Krieger Imagery
 
QUINCY, ILL (April 3, 2011) - The Bank of Quincy Opening Night at Quincy Raceways on Sunday April 3, found the action as hot as the temperatures as the racing opening the 2011 season.
 

Unzicker takes the Bohlander Tribute at Peoria Speedway
Mike Ruefer Photo

 
PEORIA, IL (April 3, 2011) - El Paso driver Ryan Unzicker accomplished something Sunday night he had been trying to do for the last few years- beat Jason Feger in a big race at Peoria Speedway  by winning the UMP Late Model “Don Bohlander Tribute“ 50.
 
HIGHLAND IL (April 2, 2011) – The excitement of returning to the race track for another year and add to the equation it’s the 50th year of racing, the buzz in the pits and the grandstand at the Highland Speedway were reaching unexpected levels.
 
LEBANON, MO (April 2, 2011) - The racing season officially got underway with the 2nd Annual LebanonMidway Spring Fling as action was wheel to wheel all weekend long with extra money up for grabs as the A-Mods made a return visit with a thrilling finish.
 
STUART, IA (April 3, 2011) - The practice scheduled for today at the Stuart Speedway has been cancelled.  The 50th racing season for the track will begin April 10th with the Rudy's Pub night. Pit Gates open 3PM; Grandstands open at 4PM, Hot Laps at 5:30PM.
 

19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, IA, Hughes/Mullins
 
WINSTON, MO (April 2, 2011) - UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy Yancy’s Automotive Missouri Meltdown I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo. Saturday, April 2, 2011
 

Harris takes opening night honors in Dubuque Deery
Mike Ruefer Photo

 
DUBUQUE, Iowa (April 2) – The first checkered flag of the silver anniversary Deery Brothers Summer Series flew for Brian Harris.
 
BOONE, IA (April 2) - The Boone Speedway got racing action underway for the first time in 2011 this past Saturday night with the running of their Frostbuster special.
 
GREENWOOD, NE (April 2, 2011) - Brad Looney held a strong and fast line around I-80 Speedway in the Lucas Oil MLRA season opener Saturday night, to top the field of 48 super late models.
 
MACON, IL (April 2, 2011) - The weather was warm much through Saturday with abundant sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. Yes, spring was here.
 
WEST UNION, IA (April 2, 2011) - The Dart Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series will have a somewhat different look for the 2011 racing season!
 

Hughes nips Gustin in USMTS thriller at LA Raceway
 
LA MONTE, Mo. (April 1, 2011) - With ten events in the books this season for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy, Ryan Gustin and Jason Hughes had already racked up seven wins between them going into Friday’s Schwab’s Tinker Shop Show-Me Shootout at the LA Raceway.
 
LEBANON, MO (April 1, 2011) - Friday Night Spring Fling Results
 
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 1) – The Deery Brothers Automotive Group reaches a sponsorship milestone of its own during the 25th annual tour for IMCA Late Models.
 
ANKENY, Iowa (April 1) – Another season of guaranteed growth in the class is paired with Karl Chevrolet’s sixth year in the title sponsorship role for IMCA’s Northern SportMod division.
 
(Bill W) April 1, 2011 – Drivers continue to make their intentions known of running the new Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series, and the latest is Indy 500 veteran Donnie Beechler! 

 

March

 

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (March 31) -- This winter has lasted for what seems like an eternity to race fans throughout the Great Plains and Upper Midwest, and it appears that Mother Nature is reluctant to release her grip on the Land of 10,000 Lakes. 
 
BURLINGTON, IA (March 31, 2011) – 34 Raceway will hold its Test and Tune day, Saturday,  April 2, at the track located 4 miles west of West Burlington, just off Hwy 34.
 
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 30, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue on Thursday, April 21, with a “Salute to Gil Sonner”.
 
HIGHLAND, IL (March 30, 2011) - Highland IL -The 50th year of racing at one of the most famous racetracks in the Midwest starts this Saturday night April 2nd.
 
(Bill W) March 30, 2011 – It was a successful debut for the new team of driver Wayne Johnson and Owner/Mechanic Bryan Sundby at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.
 
WINSTON, Mo. (March 30) -- On Saturday, April 2, the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will kick off the season at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., racing in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds on the same night for one huge event.
 

From Centerville, Iowa here's the 2K Derek Kirkland Stock Car
 
WHEATLAND, MO (March 29, 2011) - The Annual Pre-Season Test and Tune is set to take place this Saturday April 2nd, at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.
 
(Bill W) March 29, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders are pleased to announce that R2C Performance Products will present the Shake-Up Dashes for the series in 2011.
 
MACON, IL (March 29, 2011) - Macon Speedway gears up to roar into action for the 2011 racing season.    

LASALLE, IL (March 29, 2011) – An unfavorable weather forecast that includes rain, snow and cold temperatures has prompted an early cancellation of this weekend’s fourth annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Illini 100’ at LaSalle Speedway.


QUINCY, IL (March 29, 2011) - Quincy Raceways is trying to help race fans stretch their discretionary dollars this season by restructuring its concession menu, lowering prices in light of the current tough economic times. 

(Bill W) March 29, 2011 – The time is this weekend for Billy Alley.  He’ll be hitting 81 Speedway near Wichita, Kansas with the NCRA in the Billy Alley Enterprises #22 machine.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (March 29, 2011) - Springfield Raceway is proud to announce the addition of Casey's General Store as an "Official Sponsor" of the speedplant.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (March 29, 2011) - The first event of the 2011 Hawkeye Downs racing season is this Saturday with the annual Car Show, Media Day, and Test & Tune kicking off the season.

LEBANON, MO (March 29, 2011) - Lebanon Midway To Offer special Family Pricing for Spring Fling O

ULMA (March 28, 2011) - Defying the odds, the Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce ULMA turns five years old in 2011 and is looking forward to a great year of fierce competition from the talented group of drivers who will vie for the coveted title and guaranteed end-of-year point fund.

BARTLESVILLE, OK  (March 28, 2011) - The 2011 Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply Show Me Racin Series springs to life this weekend.

BUCKNER, MO (March 28, 2011) -  The start of 23rd Lucas Oil MLRA season this Saturday night at Nebraska Raceway Park, brings an eager group of newcomers.

WAKEENEY, KS (March 28) - Over 90 race teams converged on the 3/8-mile oval at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway on Saturday, March 26. Even though the temperatures were cold, the racing action was hot in all four divisions.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (March 28) – IMCA Modified main events paying $1,000 to win headline Frostbuster specials that open the 2011 race season at Marshalltown Speedway, Boone Speedway and Benton County Speedway.

BOONVILLE, Ind. (March 28) – Final national IMCA Modified point standings will determine the recipients of Dynatech product certificates again this season.

(Bill W) March 28, 2011 – Brady Bacon has made a habit of charging through the feature packs this season, but it is a habit he would like to avoid.  Starting up front once in awhile makes things easier. 

BROWNSTOWN, IL (March 28, 2011) - Fayette County Speedway, a high-banked, large 1/4-mile dirt oval located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Brownstown, Ill. is gearing up for the 2011 season.

(Bill W) March 28, 2011 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team took their show on the road to the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas last weekend. 

LA MONTE, Mo. (March 28) – A pair of fan-favorite venues in Missouri are up next for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy as the month of April kicks off with a big bang.
 


Cale Samburg
Photo from the Annual  Westland Mall 34 Raceway Car Show

La SALLE, IL (March 27, 2011) - The long cold winter has race fans nearly stir crazy.  Their cabin fever is about to be blown away with one of the biggest events that the legendary La Salle Speedway has ever hosted.

QUINCY, IL (March 27, 2011) - Quincy Raceways has rescheduled the practice dates for Wednesday March 30, Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1.


Brian Holmes stock car that he will be racing at 34 Raceway, CJ Speedway and possibly West Liberty this season.

DU QUOIN, Ill. (March 26, 2011) - Tony Roney won the first race of his POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series career Saturday, taking the Dean King Memorial at the Southern Illinois Center’s Mini Magic Mile. 

ASHLAND, MO (March 26, 2011) - An avid race fan, she can be seen at each race cheering on her "Dad" Darren Turner #8 Late Model as well as many others to Victory Lane.

LEBANON, MO (March 26, 2011) - Lebanon Midway Speedway has announced some special pricing packages for the 2011 racing season to try to help everyone's pocketbook this season in the Grandstands.

JACKSONVILLE, IL (March 26, 2011) - Tim’s Racing Photos photographers Tim and Karen Moran have been named the official photographers of Jacksonville Speedway for the 2011 season. 

(Bill W) March 25, 2011 - The newly formed Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) is proud to announce that its 2011 schedule of events will be known as the Monster Energy ™ Sprint Car Series.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (March 25) – Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway is the center of the IMCA Late Model racing universe on Saturday, April 2, when the Deery Brothers Summer Series comes to town.

(Bill W) March 25, 2011 – A team will be reunited, as Terry McCarl will be going for his seventh Knoxville Raceway championship in a car that he won the title with back in 2000.

PEORIA, IL (March 25, 2011) - The open practice session scheduled for Saturday, March 26 at Peoria Speedway has been cancelled due to cold weather and a forecast for 1-2" of snow. The season opener for the track will be next Sunday, April 3 with the running of the 4th Annual "Don Bohlander Tribute" race, featuring the UMP Late Models racing for $4,000 to-win. UMP Modifieds and Hornets will also be racing.

FARLEY, IA (March 24, 2011) - The I-Wireless Lil’ Racer Car Clubs of Iowa, currently operating at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Farley Speedway in Farley, Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Columbus Junction Speedway in Columbus Junction, West Liberty Raceway in West Liberty, and 34 Raceway in Burlington Iowa, has been selected to participate in the Internship Program at the University of Iowa.

GOODLAND, KS (March 24, 2011) - Sherman County Speedway in Goodland, KS, has released their 2011 schedule, which begins the weekend of April 16-17.

MACON, IL (March 24, 2011) - Macon Speedway has 2 Big Car Shows scheduled; Friday, March 25 @ Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum located at 3635 E. State Rte 36 Decatur, IL.

LEBANON, MO (March 23, 2011) - The longtime owners of Lebanon I-44 Speedway announced Wednesday that veteran motorsports executive Craig Armstrong has been retained to promote and operate their 3/8-mile, high-banked paved oval track in southern Missouri.

PEVELY, Mo. (March 23, 2011) - Mother Nature just simply won't cooperate with the DIRTcar Roundup, better known as the Party in Pevely.

LaMONTE, MO (March 22, 2011) - On Friday, April 1, the gates to L A Raceway at LaMonte will open for the first time in 2011 to the USMTS Modifieds,  the Premier Dirt Modified Touring Series in the United States.

FOREST PARK, Ill. (March 22) – Awards for Modified drivers are new as part of R2C Performance Products’ expanded partnership with IMCA.

QUINCY, IL (March 22, 2011) - Jake Griffin will open his 2011 season with both guns blazing as he goes into action with both his UMP Open Wheel Modified and UMP PRO Late Model at this weekend's DIRTCar Roundup at I-55 Raceway (Pevely, Missouri). 

LASALLE, IL (March 22, 2011) – Practice for this Saturday March 26 will run from 6pm until 9pm.  In  addition, all pit employees are ask to come out for orientation.  We will be taking registrations as well.

PEVELY, MO. (March 22, 2011) - Two-time DIRTcar Late Model national champion Randy "King Kong" Korte is back.

PEORIA, IL (March 22) - New track owner Curt Mottaz and his staff at Peoria Speedway are  busy getting the facilities ready for the season-opening  4th Annual “Don Bohlander Tribute”  for UMP Late Models on Sunday, April 3.

BEEBE, AR (March 22, 2011) – The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series will open its 2011 season in style this Saturday, March 26th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas).  


Mike Vangendren (57) and (7)Jay Noteboom during the Beatrice Spring National. Photo by Joe Orth
 

BURLINGTON, IA (March 21) - 34 Raceway, will kick off the 2011 racing season with its annual race car show and kick off party Saturday, March 26.

(Bill W) March 21, 2011 – The first win of the 2011 season was at hand in Malden, Missouri on Saturday night before suspected ignition problems sidelined Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team while leading the USCS field assembled.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 21, 2011) - Deery Brothers at Dubuque - Deery Brothers Late Model Special Sponsored by Casey's General Store will be Saturday, April 2, 2011 with Stock Cars & Sport Compacts as the Support Classes. Drivers Meeting at 6:00PM Hot Laps at 6:30PM Racing to Follow. Pit Gates will open at 4:30PM Front Gates at 5:30PM Pit Passes: $25.00 Grandstands Adults: $16.00 Seniors: $13.00 Students(13-18): $11.00 12 & Under FREE with Paid Adult

(Bill W) March 21, 2011 – Brady Bacon heads into this weekend’s Lucas Oil ASCS National Series event at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas as the new owner of the former Tel-Star Communications #99 team. 

WaKEENEY, Kan. (March 21) – Four IMCA divisions see action when WaKeeney Speedway opens the new race season with its Saturday, March 26 Spring Fling special.

BEATRICE, NE (March 21, 2011) - The Beatrice Spring Nationals started the 2011 Racing Season March 17th through March 19th at the Beatrice Speedway.

HARTFORD, S.D. (March 21) - I-90 Speedway in Hartford, S.D., will sanction USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods for the 2011 racing season, track officials announced recently.

MALDEN, MO (March 21) - Defending United Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear Champion, Terry Gray from Bartlett, Tennessee inherited the lead from Missouri’s Brian Brown midway through the 30-lap USCS main event on Saturday night at Malden Speedway and raced the final circuits to the RockAuto.om victory lane.

LASALLE, IL (March 20, 2011) – Jason Feger might have to travel just a bit farther this year to compete in the Illini 100, but that’s not a problem. He knows the way to – and around – LaSalle Speedway.

BUCKNER, MO (March 20, 2011) - April 2nd will mark the first race of the 2011 season for the Lucas Oil MLRA.

LEXINGTON, NE (March 20, 2011) - For the first time since 2003, Dawson County Raceway will have a sanctioned Late Model special. 

BOONE, Iowa (March 18) – More of the best drivers from the IMCA Modified ranks will take the green flag in the next Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.

LEXINGTON, NE (March 17) - There is a slight name change for the Nine for Nine Challenge Series this year. For the fourth consecutive year, Burger King will sponsor the series, but the name of it will now be "The Burger King Challenge".

(Bill W) March 17, 2011 – Brian Brown and the Brian Brown Racing FVP #21 team have reason to celebrate. 

BOONVILLE, Ind. (March 17) – AFCO spreads the wealth again this season, with contingency awards for drivers in five IMCA divisions.


77M Jeff Mueller will be racing his IMCA Stock Car at Lee County Speedway 34 Raceway, Quincy, Vinton, Marshalltown, Boone, Osky and West Liberty.

NORTON, KS (March 14, 2011) - After illness sidelined him for most of the 2010 season, promoter Jerry Bantam is back and ready to promote Elmwood Part Speedway for 2011. 

MARION, IOWA (March 14, 2011) - John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises racing team are excited to welcome GLOplate Illumination System as an official partner for the 2011 racing season.

McCOOK, NE. (March 14, 2011) - After a long search, McCook Speedway has found a new promoter. Jerry Bantam of Norton, Kansas, has agreed to promote the action-sized 3/8 mile dirt track for the 2011 season.


Jeremy Pundt #52J IMCA Stock Car - Jeremy plans to race full time at Lee County Speedway. He may also race at Burlington, Marshalltown, or Memphis a few times.

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 12, 2011) – Early entries from more than 90 drivers are in hand and track prep is well under­way for the March 18-19 Spring Nationals special at Beatrice Speedway.

LEBANON, MO (March 12, 2011) - Aaron's Sales and Lease in Lebanon, Missouri have announced that they will be the title sponsor for the Modifieds at the Lebanon Midway Speedway for the 2011 Racing season.

WEBSTER CITY, IOWA (March 11) - Larry Flaws of Webster City has been selected to manage the Hamilton County Speedway for its 73rd year of racing according to officials from the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

BOONE, Iowa (March 11) – One of the best names in the chassis building business returns as title sponsor for one of the biggest events in the IMCA Modified racing world.


From Montrose, Iowa, the Kratzer Brothers will be racing the 4k Sportmod at Lee County, 34 Raceway, Memphis and possibly Moberly and Vinton. The driver, Dean Kratzer will also be racing at the 2011 IMCA Super Nationals.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 9) - Springfield Raceway owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland announced today that the Springfield Raceway has signed with the United States Racing Association (USRA) to sanction the USRA RHS Modified events for the 2011 racing season.

WAKEENEY, KS (March 10, 2011) - Speedway will kick off the 2011 racing season with a Spring Fling on Saturday, March 26, at 3:00.  The rain date is Sunday, March 27.

(Bill W) March 9, 2011 – Brian Brown’s 2011 sprint car season got underway where 2010 ended…at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada. 

LOCKWOOD, Mo. (March 9) – Kluhsman Racing Components will return to national decal programs for both IMCA SportMod divisions.

ALTA, IA (March 9, 2011) - JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour officials announced today that an agreement has been reached to add the Buena Vista Raceway to the 2011 HDT Schedule.  The All Star's of the HDT will visit "The Beaver" on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. 

WHEATLAND, MO (March 9, 2011) - The biggest season in Lucas Oil Speedway's history kicks off on Saturday, April 9th, as the Lucas Oil MLRA Dirt Late Model Series invades Wheatland, Missouri for the first time in 2011.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (March 9, 2011) - History, tradition and bright shiny car things go hand in hand at Knoxville Raceway and the World of Wheels.

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 9, 2011) - The weatherman is cooperating with forecasts for the upcoming Mid-American Modified Championship, as forecasts for the next three days don't include precipitation in any form.

(Bill W) March 9, 2011 – Teaming with Travis Rilat and the TSR #29 at Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas last Friday proved to be the remedy Wayne Johnson needed to start off his sprint car season in good fashion.

LEBANON, MO (March 9, 2011) - The Lebanon Midway Speedway has announced 2 practice dates before the season opening 2 day Spring Fling event on April 1&2.

BATESVILLE, AR (March 9, 2011) - After scoring a top ten finish last weekend in the Texas Dirt Track World Championship, Billy Moyer Jr. is preparing to take his #21jr Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer/Bullock Racing Engine Super Late Model into battle this weekend in a pair of Tennessee events. 

(Bill W) March 8, 2011 – Since opening the season in Georgia, to say Terry McCarl was struggling with his 410 would be an understatement. 

CONCORD, N.C. (March 8) - Kenny Wallace is a favorite among NASCAR faithful and racing fans everywhere. He is a successful driver, racetrack owner and television personality, but the 47-year-old is looking to add one more feather to his cap in 2011.

QUINCY, IL (March 7, 2011) - 34 Raceway and Quincy Raceways are pleased to announce that the Q34 BONUS BUCKS Point Fund for the IMCA Late Models has reached the $5000 goal for the 2011 race season.

(Bill W) March 7, 2011 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders have increased their purse for the 2011 racing season!  The purse increase affects the middle of the pack on back. 

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (March 7, 2011) – Shane Davis is the new promoter at the track where his long career in racing got its start.  Davis takes over at Quad City Speedway, where he turned his first laps in 1975. IMCA’s national Modified champion in 1987, Davis worked at East Moline and other area tracks in various capacities after retiring as a driver. He was inducted into the Quad City Racers Hall of Fame three years ago.

(Bill W) March 7, 2011 – Brady Bacon was planning on bringing $3,000 back to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma one way or another when he made the trip to south Texas last weekend.

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 7, 2011) – All roads lead to Batesville Motor Speedway for $1,500 to win features each night of the March 10-12 Mid-America IMCA Modified Championship special.

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, Okla. (March 7, 2011) - The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy fires back up this weekend with a pair of $2,000-to-win events in Oklahoma and Kansas.

BANGOR, Wis. (March 7, 2011) - The United States Racing Association has announced that Wehrs Machine & Racing Products in Bangor, Wis., has signed on as a contingency sponsor of the USRA Weekly Racing Series for the 2011 racing season.

WARRENSBURG, MO (March 6, 2011) – The Fastest High-Banked Clay Oval in the Midwest, otherwise known as CMS, is just over a month away from launching its most exciting season ever.

ALEXANDER, AR (March 6, 2011) - After a long winter, 16 year-old, Drew Armstrong will kick off his 2011 campaign in his #01a Armstrong Auto-Sports/Larry Shaw Open Wheel Modified this weekend, March 10th-12th, in the 15th Annual Mid-America IMCA Modified Championship.

ST. LOUIS (March 5, 2011) – G & G Ozark Motorsports Inc., released the following statement today: After much consideration, analysis and heartfelt deliberation, we have decided to cease operations at the dirt track at Lake Ozark Speedway, effective March 1, 2011.

LEBANON, MO (March 5, 2011) - The Lebanon Midway Speedway will get the Southwest Missouri Stockcar Racing season underway with the running of the 2nd annual Spring Fling on April 1st and 2nd with the 2 day event.

VINTON, Iowa (March 4, 2011) - Jim Stannard has returned to the IMCA staff as director of track relations. His duties in the newly created post will include visiting IMCA tracks across the country, working with promoters in strengthening currently sanctioned classes and adding new sanctions.

(Bill W) March 4, 2011 – Ticket renewals for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the USAC Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge have been extended until April 1!

PEVELY, Mo. (March 3, 2011) - The 2011 racing season in St. Louis comes to life March 24-26 with the DIRTcar Roundup - better known as the "Party in Pevely" - at storied I-55 Raceway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 3, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum’s on-line store is now offering vintage sprint car photos for sale to the general public. 


Here's Mike Vangenderen 09 Harris modified that he will be racing at specials and Boone weekly.  Mike will also have the stock cars to race USRA and specials all over the Midwest during the week.

VINTON, Iowa (March 2) – Jim Stannard has returned to the IMCA staff, as director of track relations. His duties in the newly-created post include visiting IMCA tracks across the country, working with promoters in strengthening currently sanctioned classes and in helping add new sanctions.

(Bill W) March 2, 2011 – Wayne Johnson finds himself back in the saddle in south Texas in yet another ride. 

WEST LIBERTY, IA (March 1, 2011) - Simmons Promotions proudly enters its second decade of entertaining Eastern Iowa race fans with the widest variety of dirt track racing in the area. In addition to weekly late model racing at Farley, West Liberty and Dubuque Speedway's, SPI is happy to announce an action packed season of special events. 

 


February

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 28, 2011)  -  The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue on Thursday, March 17, with a special  “Salute to Flat Track Motorcycle Racing History in Iowa”.

(Bill W) February 28, 2011 – Sprint car ace Brian Brown will get the 2011 sprint car season underway this weekend at the dirt track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 25, 2011) - 2005 and '09 North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll "Driver of the Year" Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, has become the first official entrant for the $5,000-to-win United States Auto Club (USAC) sanctioned Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (February 25, 2011)  - Springfield Raceway Owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland have released yet another action-packed 2011 Season Schedule with something for everyone at the high-banked Quick-Quarter mile dirt oval.

LaSALLE, IL (February 25, 2011) – The Illini 100 is coming to LaSalle Speedway on April 1-2. And now fans can reserve their seats for the blockbuster $20,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Model Series event, which this season will light up the Izzo family’s high-banked, quarter-mile oval in north-central Illinois for the first time in its sparkling four-year history.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA, (February 24, 2011) - The Knoxville Masters Classic, which is a winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and over, is returning to its roots in 2011. 

BATESVILLE, Ark. (Feb. 24, 2011) - All roads lead to Batesville Motor Speedway for $1,500 to win features each night of the March 10-12 Mid-America IMCA Modified Championship special.


Veteran Late Model Racer, Promoter, Track Owner and Series Sponsor and great friend, Johnny Johnson passed away last weekend and he will be remembered by all of us who knew him thru his passion and love for auto racing.    Johnny and his famous #99 Late Model raced for decades around the country.   Johnny was very instrumental to hundreds of racers in the midwest with his wisdom, support and sponsorships.    R.I.P. Johnny and God Bless, you beat them to the checkered flags in heaven. Dennis Krieger Imagery

McCOOK, Neb. (Feb. 23) – Jerry Ban­tam will be the new promoter in charge when McCook Speedway opens for the 2011 season on April 22.

(Bill W) February 22, 2011 – Brady Bacon got his season with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series off to a start with their inaugural Western Swing to open out the season. 

BELLEVILLE, Kan. (Feb. 22) – Drivers following any of four special series for IMCA Modifieds this season are in the running for contingency awards from Belleville Motorsports.

WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Feb. 21) - Longtime Southeastern Iowa racer, promoter and backer of dirt late model racing, John R. “Johnny” Johnson, 75, passed away over the weekend. Arrangements are pending at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun.


Demon Damion Gardner Wins Night One at Ocala

OCALA FL (Feb. 17, 2011) - Near perfect weather greeted a huge crowd of excited fans as Ocala Speedway hosted the opening night of the Bubba Army Sprint Car Nationals, featuring the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series. 


USAC PRACTICE AT OCALA SPEEDWAY

KNOXVILLE, IA (February 17, 2011) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce an agreement has been reached to sanction the 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on September 29, 30th and October 1st.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 16) - Seventeen dates at eleven dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, officials from the United States Racing Association revealed today.

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 16, 2011 – Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., gained a dose of redemption with a powerful drive to victory in Wednesday night’s caution-free 30-lap DIRTcar UMP Late Model A-Main during the 40th annual DIRTcar Nationals by Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park.


Danny Johnson BIG BLOCK MOD

BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 16, 2011 - Stewart Friesen hasn't missed a beat over the winter.

BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 15, 2011 - Clint Bowyer capped off a huge night for DIRTcar UMP Modifieds at the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio on Tuesday at Volusia Speedway Park by capturing the overall championship following Triple 25 features.


Don Oneal wins UMP Late Model Feature

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 15, 2011 – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, Ind., turned back the clock with a vintage performance at Volusia Speedway Park.


Billy Moyer Mr. Smooth takes night one of the Dirt Car Nationals at Volusia Speedway In Florida

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 14, 2011 – Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., kicked off the Late Model portion of the 40th annual DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH in triumphant fashion, capturing Monday night’s 30-lap DIRTcar UMP-sanctioned A-Main.

FREEPORT, Ill. (Feb. 14) - Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series announced today that Out-Pace Racing Products has returned to the USMTS family of contingency sponsors.


Young Gun, Ty Dillion wins the UMP Modified Feature and takes the $5000.00 payday for his efforts.
 

BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 14, 2011 - Ty Dillon had seen his brother win in the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 14) - Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series have revealed the 2011 regional alignments for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (Feb, 14) – Ten is the number to note this season for Petersen Aluminum, in providing contin­gency awards for Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 14, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will continue on Thursday, February 17, with a “Racing Slide Show with Gary Llewellyn”.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 13) - In just a little over seven months from now, one driver will walk away from Featherlite Fall Jamboree at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., as the 2011 USMTS National Champion and hoist the most coveted and toughest-to-earn trophy in all of open-wheel modified racing.


Jason Sides takes night 3 at Volusia WoO

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2011) - An emotional Sunday night at Volusia Speedway Park in the Sprint Car finale of the 40th Annual DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio wrapped up with Jason Sides and his daughter celebrating in victory lane.

QUINCY, IL (February 13, 2011) -  Quincy Raceways is proud to announce the 2011 version of the Quincy Mall Race Car Show on March 12 and 13.


Tim McCreadie

TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2011) - Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY led from start to finish in winning the finale of the 35th Annual DART Winternationals Presented by Magnaflow Exhaust on Saturday Night at East Bay Raceway Park.

BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 11, 2011) - Richie Tosh is the latest DIRTcar UMP Modified star from Batesville, Ark., to find his way to victory lane during the DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio when he dominated Saturday night's qualifying feature for "The Gator Championship" at Volusia Speedway Park.
 


Jimmy Owens

TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2011) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN has won at East Bay Raceway Park before in an open wheel modified and crate late model, but Saturday Afternoon the 39-year-old scored his first ever Super Late Model win at the "Clay by the Bay" as he captured the 40-lap, $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event.

TULSA, Okla. (February 11, 2011) – What ranks as perhaps the most thrilling edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals took place at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway just a few short weeks ago. 

BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 11, 2011) - Ryan Gustin made the most memorable pass of the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio on Friday night went he went around NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader in the final corner to claim his first ever DIRTcar Nationals win .


Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY

TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2011) - Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY raced to his first ever win at East Bay Raceway Park during the 35th Annual DART Winternationals Presented by Magnaflow Exhaust.
 

TAMPA, FL(February 11, 2011) - Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR scored his career leading 21st win at East Bay Raceway Park on Friday Afternoon capturing the 30-Lap $5000 to win feature event.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 10) – Dates of the $5,000 to win finale for the 2011 Deery Brothers Summer Series will be Saturday and Sunday, 24-25 at Quad City Speedway.

BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 10, 2011) - Clint Bowyer is getting comfortable in victory lane at Volusia Speedway Park after winning the DIRTcar UMP Modified feature for the second consecutive night during the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio.

BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 9, 2011) - Whether he's in his NASCAR ride or driving a DIRTcar UMP Modified, Clint Bowyer loves to win races. 

VINTON, IA (February 10) - The JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour for IMCA Modifieds will now start the 2011 racing season at the "Birthplace of IMCA." Tour officials and Benton County Speedway management officially announced today that HDT Opener will be held in Vinton, IA on Tuesday, May 10th.  

TAMPA, FL (February 9, 2011) - The "California Kid", 15-year-old, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA grabbed the lead from Dan Schlieper of Oak Creek, WI with eight laps remaining and then he went on to win his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Wednesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

YORK, Neb. (Feb. 9) -- The Camelot Inn and Suites in York, Neb., has been named the Official Host Hotel of the 8th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw on Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, as the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour invades the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb.

MINOT, N.D. (February 9, 2011) – Two of the most popular tours on the 2011 IMCA schedule will run under the Dakota Track Side banner.

BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 8, 2011) - Austin Dillon powered to a DIRTcar UMP Modified victory on Tuesday night in the opener to the 40th Annual DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park.

(Bill W) February 8, 2011 – The season got off to a rainy start last weekend for sprint car racer, Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports team. 


Bloomquist wins Lucas Oil Late Models Night One.
Dennis Krieger Imagery

TAMPA, FL (February 8, 2011) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN charged from his fourth starting position to take the lead from Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN on lap nine.

WARRENSBURG, MO (February 6, 2011) - Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) is proud to announce Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford and Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram as the speedway’s Title Sponsor for the 2011 race season! 

MONETT, MO. (February 6, 2011) - Fresh off a “bye week” last Sunday, the fifth episode of the hit reality television series Dirt Knights returns Sunday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central time on the VERSUS cable sports network.


Photo taken February 2, 2011, of Knoxville Raceway from the suites above the National Sprint Car Museum (photo by Dave Hill).

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (February 2, 2011)  As the eyes of the motorsports world turn toward sunny Daytona Beach, Florida, those in the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” are digging out from last night’s blizzard and counting down the days until ‘Practice Night’ at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 23.

(Bill W) February 1, 2011 – Sprint car driver Terry McCarl will get things underway this weekend with stops in Sylvania, Georgia and Ocala, Florida with the All Star Circuit of Champions. 

 


January 

 

ALTA, IA (January 31, 2011) - The BVR race banquet will be on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at the Wall Lake Community Center in Wall Lake.

LINCOLN, Neb. (January 31, 2011) – Renewing one of IMCA’s most popular awards programs, Speedway Motors continues its support of drivers in all divisions and the sanctioned tracks they compete at in 2011.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 31) – A dozen IMCA Modified track champions and four IMCA Late Model track kings from last season will receive 2011 competitor’s licenses from SuperFlow.

JETMORE, Kan. (January 29, 2011) – IMCA drivers in western Kansas have a new Saturday night venue, with the announcement that four sanctioned divisions will join race programs at the Great American Dirt Track at the Jetmore Motorplex in 2011.

ULMA (January 28, 2011) - The United Late Model Association (ULMA) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce as title sponsor for the 2011 race season!

PEORIA, ILL (January 27, 2011) - The Peoria Speedway Rules meeting will be held at the Para Dice Hotel in East Peoria, IL this Sunday, January 30th.  Schedule of classes: 
1pm:  4cyl. Hornets
2pm:  Street Stock
3pm:  Limited Late Models
4pm:  Modified
5pm:  Late Models

TULSA, Okla. (January 27, 2011) – The American Sprint Car Series has long had a strong presence within the State of Missouri, with 61 Lucas Oil ASCS National events contested at 14 different tracks throughout the Show Me State since 1994. 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 27, 2011) - Ten race nights for three IMCA divisions are in the works this season at Hutchinson Raceway Park.


Al Hejna joins Koster Racing for 2011 campaign

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (January 26, 2011) - Dirt Modified veteran Al Hejna of Clear Lake, Iowa, has announced that he will be behind the wheel of a new Big Cock Chassis for Koster Racing in 2011.

WARRENSBURG, MO (January, 25, 2011) - Representatives from Central Missouri Speedway will be on hand this Saturday and Sunday, January 29/30 at the annual Bodee’s Racers Auction & Trade Show in Sedalia, Missouri. 

(Bill W) January 25, 2011 – Ticket renewals for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the USAC Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge being today! 

MUSCATINE, IA (January 24, 2011) - The Lil’ Racer Car Club is happy to announce that the 4th annual “Its All About the Kids!” Bowling Tournament is scheduled to take place this upcoming Sunday January 30th from 2-4 PM at the Plamor Lanes, 1114 Grandview Avenue, in Muscatine Iowa.

SPRINGFIELD, MO (January, 24, 2011) - Following an action packed and successful 2010 Racing season, the Quick-Quarter of the Springfield Raceway has released its Tentative 2011 racing schedule for the 1/4 mile clay oval.

MONETT, MO. (January 24, 2011) - For the seventh straight year, the Monett Speedway will feature the USRA RHS Modifieds on Sunday nights during the 2011 season.


Here's Jake Griffin powering his late model at Scotland County Speedway.

QUINCY, IL (January 24, 2011) - As Jake Griffin busily prepares for the 2011 season he has set his sights on his racing plans and has welcomed two new sponsors on board. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO (January 24, 2011) - Springfield Raceway officials announced today that Reliable Chevrolet has increased their involvement with the ¼ mile dirt oval.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (January 24, 2011)  -  The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of the “Racers at Rest” project to place markers on the unmarked graves of open-wheeled race drivers who have perished in racing crashes.

MACON, IL (January 24, 2011) - The Macon Speedway Drivers meeting for 2011 racing season will be held on Sunday 30, at the Civic Center in Macon, IL.

JEFFERSON, S.D. (January 24, 2011) – Saturday race programs at Park Jefferson Speedway will sport five IMCA divisions this season.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (January 21, 2011) - Somebody is leaving the Land of 10,000 Lakes $20,000 richer on April 9, and so far dozens of drivers have added their name to the list of possible one-armed bandits.

WHEATLAND, MO (January 21, 2011) - The duo of Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin will be long remembered by countless race fans from throughout their native Missouri and well beyond. 

ARLINGTON, Minn. (January 21, 2011) – IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods have found another new Minnesota home, joining Saturday cards this season at Arlington Raceway.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (January 20, 2011) - Another of IMCA’s premier tracks has signed a five-year sanctioning contract.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 20, 2011) - The 35-night 2011 racing season begins on Saturday, April 30, at the Knoxville Raceway and suite tickets remain available for seats on the second, third and fourth floors of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.

LINCOLN, Neb. (January 20, 2011) – From the street to the racetrack, “Speedy” Bill Smith knows how to win.

(Bill W) January 19, 2011 – For all intents and purposes, Wayne Johnson’s Chili Bowl experience ended on his qualifying night when he was squeezed into the backstretch wall in the feature event on Friday night.


Kankakee County Speedway honored its 2010 Track Champions

KANKAKEE, ILL (January 18) - Better than 400 attendees were on hand Saturday night, as Kankakee County Speedway honored its 2010 Track Champions and recognized the accomplishments of many more at it's annual awards banquet held at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds' Hall of Industry. 

WHEATLAND, MO (January 18, 2011) - Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri are pleased to announce that 2-Day Reserved Seat and Single Day Advanced General Admission Tickets for the 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 are set to go on Sale on Tuesday, February 1st at 9:00am.

BURLINGTON, IA (January 18, 2011) - The upcoming 2011 season at Burlington’s 34 Raceway has been released and back at the helm are Jeff and Amy Laue, Lorrie and Scott Parrish and Tom and Sue Bowling in their fifth year of ownership of the 3/8 mile.

FARLEY, IA (January 17, 2011) – Three more IMCA divisions will join Friday race programs at Farley Speedway this season.

TULSA, Okla. (January 15, 2011) - It took 25 years for a back-to-back winner to happen at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire, and it was only fitting that it was a Swindell to do it on the event’s Silver Anniversary. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 15, 2011)  -  Jon Stanbrough of Brownsburg, Indiana, today was named the 2010 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the third time. 

TULSA, Okla. (January 15, 2011) – The stage is set for Championship Saturday at the 25th Anniversary Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. 


Cottle Works Up Friday Prelim Win at Chili Bowl! Dave Hill Photo.

TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2011) – Preliminary action at the 25th Anniversary Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals concluded on Friday night with Indiana’s Shane Cottle racing to victory lane in the 25-lap Vacuworx International Qualifying main event atop the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 14, 2011)  -  Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, was voted the 2010 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the third time.


Sammy Swindell is setting the stage for the Saturday night final and a possible 6th Chili Bowl Championship.. Dave Hill Photo.



Sammy Swindell Scores Thursday Prelim Win at Chili Bowl!

TULSA, Okla. (January 13, 2011) – Sammy Swindell served up a good reminder of exactly why he ranks as the only five-time winner in Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals history by mastering Thursday night’s Suburban Chevrolet Qualifying field at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2010)  -  For the first time ever, Jason Meyers of Clovis, California, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers.

MERRILL, Wis. (January 12, 2011) - Readers of Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) have selected three first-time and three repeat nominees as Regional Auto Racing Promoters of the Year for 2010.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 12, 2011) - The official entry form for the Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, as sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), is now available on the www.knoxvilleraceway.com web site under "Entry Forms". 


Donnie Ray Crawford, Wednesday night's River Spirit Casino Qualifying Night winner at the 25th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, is joined on the podium by runner-up Damion Gardner (right) and third-place Thomas Meseraull. Photo by Dave Hill


Chili Bowl feature winner Donny Ray Crawford goes wheel to wheel with Cole Witt for the lead....Photo by Dave Hill

TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2011) – The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals has been built on a quarter-century of truly indescribable and unforgettable moments in auto racing history.  It’s time to tack on another one. 

LEBANON, MO (January 12, 2011) - Officials at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have announced their Tentative Schedule for the 2011 Racing Season with something for everyone at the track that is run for family fun.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 12, 2011) -  The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2011. 

CEDAR FALLS, IA (January 11, 2011) - The JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour today released their 2011 schedule.

ALEXANDER, AR (January 12, 2011) - 15 year-old, Drew Armstrong from Alexander, Arkansas, who pilots the #01a Armstrong Auto-Sports/Larry Shaw Open Wheel Modified, attended the I-30 Speedway banquet over the weekend and was recognized for his 2010 achievements.

(Bill W) January 12, 2011 – After a season cut short by injury in 2010, Wayne Johnson is ready to go full speed ahead in the New Year.


Bryan Clauson, Tuesday night's Warren CAT Qualifier feature winner at the 25th Anniversary Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, is joined on the podium by runner-up Michael Pickens (right) and third-place Jon Stanbrough (left). (Tim Aylwin photo)

TULSA, Okla. (January 11, 2011) – Only 21 years old, Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN, has already topped nearly every major Midget racing event.  About the only trophy missing from his mantel is a Golden Driller from the Chili Bowl Nationals. 

WHEATLAND, MO (January 11, 2011) - Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri and Representatives from Reliable Chevrolet in Springfield, Missouri are excited to announce a new and improved GM Crate Engine Incentive Program for 2011.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 11, 2011)  -  Steve Sinclair, president of the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Outlaw Sprints, has been named the recipient of the 2010 “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll.

TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2011) – The bowl season is winding down. It will end on the highest of notes though, with this week’s 25th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway.


Lucas Oil Chili Bowl promoters Emmett Hahn (left) and Lanny Edwards (right) pose with the 25th Anniversary Chili Bowl Nationals car prepared by Loyet Motorsports. (Tim Aylwin photo)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - (January 10, 2011) - DIRTcar Racing and Summit Racing Equipment are excited to announce the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals for UMP Modifieds.

TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2011) – The Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 was one of the defining moments of pre-Oklahoma state history.  And, each January, that Land Rush is reenacted in part when the big doors of the Tulsa Fairgrounds QuikTrip Center open up for Chili Bowl Nationals parking. 

SPRINGFIELD, IL (January 10, 2010) – Midwestern standouts Rusty Schlenk and Mike Harrison stood in the spotlight during Saturday night’s 27th annual DIRTcar Racing UMP ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet inside the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel’s ballroom.

NEWTON, IA (January 10, 2011) - Iowa Speedway will be hosting its annual "Daytona 500 Party" for Iowa race fans in the track's exclusive Newton Club. Doors will open at 10:30 AM for early arrivers, and The Great American Race is scheduled to begin airing on multiple television screens at 12:00 Noon (Central Standard Time).

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (January 8, 2011) - The long-awaited debut of Dirt Knights aired last Sunday on the VERSUS cable sports network to the delight of tens of thousands of racing fans worldwide who huddled in local bars and the comfort of their own living rooms to witness the most exciting form of auto racing – open-wheel dirt Modifieds – in High Definition.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 7, 2011)  -  The National Sprint Car Museum’s “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series will start its second season on Thursday, January 20, with a “Racing Slide Show with Dave Hill & Tom Schmeh”. 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (January 7, 2011)  -  The Baypark Speedway in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, will host the third 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier tonight and tomorrow, January 7-8. 

CONCORD, N.C. (January 7, 2011)  - World Racing Group and Knoxville Raceway are excited to announce the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will sanction the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Aug. 10-13, 2011, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.

WHEATLAND, MO (January 5, 2011) - After months of research and testing, Lucas Oil Speedway Officials are pleased to introduce a brand new Online Ticket Service for the 2011 Racing Season.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA    (January 5, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will again be a part of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a benefit auction on Thursday, January 13, at 12 Noon. 

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (January 4, 2011) - CJ Speedway promoters have announced the date for the CJ Speedway (Columbus Junction, IA) 2010 Season Awards Banquet. 

(Bill W) T-MAC Motorsports is taking a very innovative approach to the 2011 racing season.  Primary driver, Terry McCarl, has announced his tentative schedule for the season, as well as a unique opportunity for marketing partners.

TULSA, Okla. (January 3, 2011) – With another epic edition of the Tulsa Shootout logged into the record books this past weekend, the rumbling sound of Midgets will fill the Tulsa Fairgrounds QuikTrip Center in another short week. 

BLOOMFIELD, IA (January 3, 2011) - As of 7:30 this evening, (Monday) there were no sponsor proposals to consider for car racing in the 2011 season. It was decided at the next Fairboard meeting, the racing committee would propose alternative uses for the facility on a weekly basis. As of tonight, there will be no weekly car races at the Bloomfield Speedway. There is a slight chance there may be some car races at the fair. Thanks for all your support in past seasons and we will look at other promotional opportunities as they may arise. SPark

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (January 3, 2011) -  The Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, will host the second 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier this Monday, January 3, 2011. 

WEST LIBERTY, IA (January 3, 2011) - Simmons Promotions Inc (SPI) is proud to announce their weekly lineup at the Farley Speedway, West Liberty Raceway and Dubuque Speedway for 2011.

 


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