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IOWA

ALVARADO CLAIMS SEASON OPENER, ALONG WITH OPHEIM, REIMERS, SMITH, AND CLEM

BOONE, IOWA (April 13, 2024) – Boone Speedway began its regular Saturday series of racing on Saturday night, marking the 57th consecutive year at Iowa’s Action Track. Out of state drivers claimed two of the opening points night victories, Colorado’s Ricky Alvarado in the IMCA Modified, and Riley Clem, who hails from California in […]

Lemke, Larson Franzen Among Winners At “All Star Night” Maquoketa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Lemke, Larson Franzen Among Winners At “All Star Night” Maquoketa Speedway Maquoketa, Iowa: The Darkside Promotions “All Star Night” welcomed over 100 race cars on a warm Mid-April evening on Saturday night. The race hungry fans were treated to an exciting night of racing. The IMCA Modifieds saw Freeport, Illinois un-retired […]

Paul Nienhiser Makes History With Dominant Sprint Invaders Win at 34 Raceway!

(Bill W) West Burlington, IA, April 13, 2024 – Paul Nienhiser dominated Saturday’s Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. It was the second year in a row that Nienhiser has won the opener for the series. In addition, he tied Matt Rogerson and Jerrod Hull with his fifth career […]

NIGHT #1 KING OF THE HIGH BANKS AT MARSHALLTOWN SPEEDWAY

Marshalltown, Iowa (April 11, 2024) – hursday night, April 11, Marshalltown Speedway held Night #1 of the King of the High Banks 2-night show. Drivers from all over the United States made their way to the fast quarter mile. There were 150 cars in competition with 55 IMCA Stock Cars on hand to start […]

Morris takes Davenport Season Opener

DAVENPORT, Ia. (April 12, 2024) – Davenport Speedway got its 2024 season going Friday, with the Koehler Electric Season Opener. It was a busy night for all, with 120 cars in the pit area. Everyone came in with the goal of winning, but only six would get a taste of the Competitive Concrete Co. […]

Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Jump Into Action Saturday at 34 Raceway!

(Bill W) April 10, 2024 – This Saturday, April 13, the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders being their 23rd season at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The event will mark the 2024 opener for both the series and the 3/8-mile oval. Defending champion, Ryan Bunton of Lincoln, Illinois leads the series into […]

ILLINOIS

OPERATION DOMINATION: BOBBY PIERCE WINS SECOND ILLINI 100 IN RETURN TO 2023 FORM

by Matt Skipper FARMER CITY, IL (April 13, 2024) – If there is one thing you can expect when visiting Farmer City Raceway in the 2020s, Bobby Pierce will be the driver that all dirt Late Model drivers are chasing. The reigning World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models champion opened up the notebook […]

THRILL OF THE SHOW: NICK HOFFMAN WINS ILLINI 100 OPENER IN PHOTO FINISH WITH BOBBY PIERCE

By Matt Skipper FARMER CITY, ILL (April 12, 2024) – The checkered flag waited over an empty straightaway for the victor. Nick Hoffman’s NOS Energy Drink No. 9 Late Model was the first car in its line of sight entering Turn 3, but not cleanly. He pushed up the track, allowing Bobby Pierce to sneak […]

Spoon River Speedway Announces Plans for 2024 Season

Lewistown, IL (November 4, 2023) Officials with Spoon River Speedway are excited to announce operational changes for the upcoming 2024 racing season. Cloyd Barden has entered into a lease with the Denney family and will oversee promoting duties at the Central Illinois oval for the 2024 season. Barden, a Quincy, Illinois businessman owns Hess Auto […]

New Champions Crowned in Finale at Macon Speedway

By BZ (Macon, IL) The final race night of the 2023 racing season completed just before midnight on Saturday and not because the night was drawn out with lengthy intermissions or late starts. 143 racecars covering seven racing divisions flooded the pit area and provided race fans one final lasting memory before the […]

KerbyStrong Night at Macon Speedway

By BZ (Macon, IL) Nine years ago, Macon Speedway’s racing community was in grief over the loss of one of their racing favorites, Kerby Damery. The Macon driver passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Kerby’s widow Nikki made sure that her late husband’s honor would carry on through the KerbyStrong Foundation […]

Close Finishes in Macon Speedway Features

By BZ (Macon, IL) The final month of Macon Speedway competition started off favorably as surprising finishes closed out the night on Saturday with new visitors as well as returning heroes. A five-division night of racing featured the return of the Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Car Series and the first feature […]

MISSOURI

Another fun night of racing here at I-35 Speedway

by: Tanner Carriker, Track Announcer WINSTON, MO (April 13, 2024) – It was another fun night of racing here at I-35 Speedway, but our hearts were heavier than usual this weekend. Bob Reber, one of our officials and our backup flagman with over 40 years of officiating experience, suffered a stroke on Thursday morning. […]

WEEKEND SWEEP IN WHEATLAND: DAVENPORT WINS $20K MLRA “SPRING NATIONALS” FINALE

Wheatland, MO (April 13, 2024) – Jonathan Davenport left no doubt on the opening weekend for the Lucas Oil MLRA, as he continued his dominance at the Lucas Oil Speedway in capturing Saturday nights 11th Annual MLRA “Spring Nationals” finale and its $20,000 payday. Davenport capped a near perfect weekend for his Nutrien Ag […]

Davenport does it again at Lucas Oil Speedway, capturing 11th annual MLRA Spring Nationals opener

WHEATLAND, MO. (April 12, 2024) – Another season meant another trip to victory lane at Lucas Oil Speedway for Jonathan Davenport. The Blairsville, Ga., driver led all 40 laps Friday night and withstood a late charge from Ricky Thornton Jr., to capture the Night One feature at the 11th annual Lucas Oil MLRA Spring […]

Lucas Oil Speedway ready for 11th annual MLRA Spring Nationals this weekend

WHEATLAND, MO. (April 8, 2024) – Lucas Oil Speedway plays host to its first multi-night special of the season on Friday and Saturday with many of the nation’s top Late Model stars expected for the 11th annual Lucas Oil MLRA Spring Nationals Presented by Arizona Sport Shirts. Chad Simpson of Mount Vernon, Iowa, will begin […]

Welcome back race fans, for week 2 at I-35 Speedway

by: Track Announcers Dylan Vore and Tanner Carriker WINSTON, MO (April 6, 2024) – Welcome back race fans, for week 2 at I-35 Speedway. This week we welcomed our Vintage Open series for the first time this year, as well as weekly racing from USRA Modifieds, USRA Medieval Stock Cars, USRA B-mods, […]

Tattershell captures Easter Bowl Enduro 150 as Lucas Oil Speedway opens season

WHEATLAND, MO. (April 6, 2024) – In order to capture the Easter Bowl Enduro 150 on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway, it took avoiding on-track mayhem and mechanical malfunction while also getting a passing grade in the post-race trip to the tech building. Will Tattershell of Bois D’Arc, Mo., was able to meet […]

SERIES

Sprint Invaders Welcome Mohrfeld Solar as Title Sponsor; 23rd Season Kicks Off April 13 at 34 Raceway!

(Bill W) March 26, 2024 – The Sprint Invaders 17-race season will kick off April 13 at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The series welcomes Mohrfeld Solar as a title sponsor in 2024. Headquartered in southeast Iowa, Mohrfeld Solar combines a team of quality, licensed electricians with an underground division, lighting […]

PIERCE EDGES O’NEAL TO WIN NAPA AUTO PARTS “GOPHER 50” AT DEER CREEK

SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 8, 2023) – Bobby Pierce edged Hudson O’Neal at the finish line to win the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 on Saturday night at Deer Creek Speedway. The winning margin was 0.002 seconds which equaled the closest finish in Lucas Oil Late Model Series history. Pierce earned $50,000 for his […]

Cody Wehrle Wins Second Career Sprint Invaders Feature at the Benton County Speedway!

(Bill W) Vinton, IA, July 2, 2023 – Cody Wehrle notched his second career Sprint Invaders feature, and first since a win at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa in 2018 Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa. The Burlington, Iowa native notched $2,000 for his drive aboard the Andy Huston Racing […]

Troutman, Winger blow right-rears in final laps as Feger drives off with 26th career victory

PADUCAH, KY (June 30, 2023) – From national and regional touring series events, to the marquee Wayne Coakley Memorial and USA World 50 races, Jason Feger had won nearly every prestigious event held at Paducah International Raceway, except one. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals main event had, for many years, escaped his grasp. Friday night, […]

“Daumination” at Macon Speedway

By BZ (Macon, IL) The “Dauminator” Zach Daum from Pocahontas returned to Macon Speedway with his Built Ford Tough 410 MOWA Sprint Car with ambitions of taking the checkered flag. He did with relative ease on Saturday night. During his untimed and unofficial hot laps, Daum crossed with his best time of nearly […]

Shirley Dominates Kankakee, Goes Back-To-Back To Kick Off 38th Hell Tour

KANKAKEE, IL (June 15, 2023) – One night after his return to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory Lane, Brian Shirley backed it up with his second win-in-a-row Thursday night at Kankakee County Speedway. Similar to his performance Wednesday night at Peoria, Shirley – the four-time Hell Tour champion from Chatham, IL – led all 40 circuits around the […]

NEWS

I-35 Speedway News

WINSTON, MO (December 13, 2023) – At I-35 Speedway, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Time flies when we are having fun, and the off season always seems like it is flying. Before we know it – it is 2024. We have been hard at work preparing for the […]

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN OFFSEASON

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 13, 2023) – The Raceway is putting in two new elevators and an additional bathroom that will be on the back side of the upper level of the grandstand. These projects are not expected to be done by the start of the race season in April but are scheduled to be completed […]

Justin Kay does it again at Davenport

DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 26, 2023) – The Memorial Day weekend of races got jump started by the SLMR Hoker Trucking East Series Late Models appearing at the Davenport Speedway Friday night. Three different drivers found themselves in the front of the pack, throughout the 35-lap race. The feature started with Muscatine’s Chad Holladay grabbing […]

STN Start Money Gets another Increase!

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 2, 2022) – The purse for the upcoming 35th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires at Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway continues to grow. The 41-lap, $15,041-to-win STN championship finale on Saturday, October 1, will now pay a minimum of $1,100-to-start as the previously […]

Wise wins thrilling All Star race at Attica; Schlenk dominates late models; Weaver back in victory lane in 305s

By Brian Liskai ATTICA, Ohio – Zeb Wise and Cory Eliason threw hay-makers at one another lap after lap after lap at Attica Raceway Park Friday night. A caution with eight laps to go gave Wise a clear track and the Angola, Indiana youngster used it to his advantage and drove to his […]

Janssen, Foster Score First Time Wins at CJ Speedway

Columbus Junction, Iowa: Racing went on at the CJ Speedway on Friday night despite recent rains making for challenging conditions on the wet Louisa County Fairgrounds. The track was a bit tricky but proved to be very racy for all 73 competitors that signed in on Friday night. Drew Janssen of Pella, Iowa made […]

KANSAS / NEBRASKA

Isaacs, Snyder, Clancy, Keller and Miller Claim Wins on Opening Night at Lakeside Speedway!!!

Thanks to all Drivers and Fans for a great opening night at Lakeside Speedway!! KANSAS CITY, KS – (April 13, 2024 – After a great opening ceremonies E-Mods would take to the track with #14A Aaron Jones, #6 Zach Boyd and #54L of Chris Dishong all picking up heat race wins to set the […]

WICHITA WARRIOR: RICO ABREU ROLLS TO SECOND CONSECUTIVE 81 SPEEDWAY VICTORY

Rico Abreu didn’t grow up racing at 81 Speedway. He doesn’t have many laps at the Kansas racetrack. But he continues to feel right at home at the 3/8-mile. Two times Abreu has joined the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars for a night of racing at 81 Speedway. And two times […]

GOODNO, HALOUSKA AND LAMBERTZ RECORD HUSET’S SPEEDWAY WINS DURING FRANKMAN MOTOR COMPANY NIGHT PRESENTED BY HARVEY’S FIVE STAR ROOFING

BRANDON, S.D. (June 11, 2023) – Riley Goodno, Tracy Halouska and John Lambertz powered to feature triumphs at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday during Frankman Motor Company Night presented by Harvey’s Five Star Roofing. Goodno earned his first career win at the high-banked track in a thrilling Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars main event […]

RANDALL, HOING AND STEGENGA GARNER GROWMARK LUBRICANTS NIGHT TRIUMPHS AT HUSET’S SPEEDWAY

BRANDON, S.D. (June 4, 2023) – Chase Randall, John Hoing and Blaine Stegenga produced feature victories at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday during Growmark Lubricants Night. Randall became the track’s first repeat winner in 2023 with his second Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars win. He led all 25 laps and held off 13th-starting Noah […]

KAHNE CAPTURES FIRST WIN AT HUSET’S SPEEDWAY SINCE 1999, ZEBELL AND RUSSELL ALSO VICTORIOUS DURING ACE READY MIX NIGHT

BRANDON, S.D. (May 28, 2023) – Kasey Kahne threaded the needle during a late-race pass on Sunday evening to earn his first feature victory at Huset’s Speedway since June 1999. J.J. Zebell and Jay Russell also hustled to Ace Ready Mix Night victories at the high-banked dirt oval. Kahne emerged on top of a […]

Gio Scelzi earns richest win of his career in High Limit season opener

Kansas City, KS (April 11, 2023) – Gio Scelzi was in second place thinking about what he would do at the restart wth six laps to go during Tuesday’s Heartland of America Showdown at Lakeside Speedway. The World of Outlaws full-timer was waiting to follow behind the tail tank of Rico Abreu’s No. 24 car, when […]

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