News Archives for 2006
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December
29
MIDDLETOWN, IA (Dec. 29, 2006)
Following a meeting with area sprint car racers on December 20, track owners,
Jeff and Amy Laue were undecided whether to bring back sprint car racing to 34
Raceway and add to their weekly program.
December
29
CHICAGO, IL (Dec. 29, 2006) –
Rising
Star Driving Development, LLC (RSDD) is proud to announce the signing of
15-year-old driver Keaton Feller. The Altus, OK teen is excited to be a part of
RSDD and he continues to live his dream of driving in the top levels of stock
car racing.
December
28
KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec. 28, 2006) -
Knoxville Raceway released the 305 Sprint Car engine rules and specifications
today that will be used for all six of the scheduled race dates in 2007,
including the April 27th, June 1st and June 15th, and the September 27th, 28th
and 29th events.
December
27
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (Dec. 27, 2006) -
The Fredericktown Raceway will reopen in late March of 2007 and when they do
there will be a number of major changes from when the track was last in
operation in September of 2004.
December
27
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 27, 2006) -
Beginning January 2, 2007 the extremely popular dirt track racing oriented
national magazines Dirt Late Model and Flat Out will have new ownership when
Three Wide
Media
based in Independence, IA assumes proprietorship of the magazines from Mind Over
Media Publishing, announced Dean Nardi of Mind Over Media and Brian Lillie of
Three Wide Media on Wednesday morning.
December 24
WARRENSBURG, MO (Dec. 24, 2006) -
Please
mark your calendars for Saturday, January 20, 2007 as the date for the next ULMA
meeting, which will begin at 12 NOON and run until approximately 1 PM.
December
22
MEDIAPOLIS, IA (Dec. 20, 2006) -
34 Raceway's new owners, Jeff and Amy Laue, along with Director of Competition,
Bud Wollum and IMCA represented, Brett Root hosted a drivers/rules meeting at
the Turn 2 Restaurant in Mediapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
December
22
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Dec. 22, 2006) -
Jim and Nancy Wilson, founders of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late
Model Series, recently received an Achievement Award at the Racing Promotion
Monthly (RPM) Promoters Workshop held in Reno, Nev.
December
20
CAMARGO, IL (Dec. 20, 2006) -
In
an effort to help curb the rising cost of competition, and at the same time
increase the level of excitement at future All Star events, the series will
implement several rule changes for the 2007 racing season.
December
20
HAYS, KS. (Dec. 20, 2006) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series celebrated their Inaugural Season with an Awards
Banquet December 16th at the American Legion in Oberlin, Kansas.
December 20
KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec. 20, 2006) -
2005 Central New York Mini Sprints (CNYMS) champion Mike Kiser of Cooperstown,
New York, is the lucky grand prize winner of the National Sprint Car Museum's
"Get Your Racing Kicks With #6" sprint car raffle.
December
19
URICH, Mo (Dec. 18, 2006) -
The leaves were green when the GRS Fall Racing Series began on Sept. 30th. Grand
River Speedway, again, managed to hold weekly races until snow cancelled the
Dec.3rd 2006 races. races resumed on the 17th.
December
19
KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec. 19, 2006) -
Robbie Farr of Australia won Saturday night’s Powerbuilt International Sprint
Car Classic in Ruapuna, South Island, New Zealand, thus qualifying himself for
the Knoxville World Challenge during the 2007 SuperClean Knoxville Nationals.
December
18
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (Dec. 18, 2006) -
The
Show-Me Racin Series is excited to announce that Race Brothers Farm and Home
Supply, with the support of Cub Cadet, has officially signed on with Show-Me
Racin Series as title sponsor for the 2007 racing season.
December
18
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Dec. 18, 2006) -
Cedar
Rapids Auction Vendors & Informational Seminars More Vendors this year than ever
before!
December
18
BURLINGTON, Ia. (Dec. 18, 2006) - Any 305 or 360 drivers
interested in running a weekly or any specials at 34 Raceway Park are asked to
attend a informational meeting with Jeff and Amy Laue the new owners.
The scheduled meeting will take place at the Turn 2 Restaurant in Mediapolis, IA
Wed. December 20th (back room) at 8:00 - 8:30 pm for anyone interested in
running 305 or 360 sprint cars on a weekly basis. If you can not attend and have
questions that you need answered, please call 319-754-1897.
December
18
St. LOUIS, MO (Dec. 18, 2006) -
The H7
Racing Team out of Galesburg, IL is very happy to release their brand new
website (www.H7RacingTeam.com) http://www.H7RacingTeam.com .
December
17
STORM LAKE, Iowa (Dec. 17, 2006) -
In an ongoing effort to improve communications with fans, racers, sponsors and
enthusiasts alike, Modified racer Brad McEwan of Storm Lake, Iowa, proudly
announces the launch of his new website at www.BradMcEwan.com .
December
16
CAMARGO, IL (Dec. 16, 2006) -
O’Reilly Auto Parts has agreed to a multi-year deal with All Star Circuit of
Champions to become the Title Sponsor of the series.
December
16
BRITT, Iowa (Dec. 15, 2006) –
After
helping build the place, John Pletcher inked his name in the record book back in
1995 as the winner of the first IMCA Stock Car feature at Hancock County
Speedway.
December
16
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Dec. 15, 2006) –
Hawkeye
Downs Speedway becomes the first asphalt track in the country to run the IMCA’s
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division next season.
December
14
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Dec. 14, 2006) -
The museum store at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville is pleased
to announce the availability of six new books, one new DVD, and one new PC game
to its inventory during this holiday season.
December
14
ONAWA, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2006) –
Three
new sanctions for IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division produce as
many race night opportunities every weekend next season in western Iowa and
South Dakota.
December
14
JEFFERSON, S.D. (Dec. 14, 2006) –
The IMCA
flag will fly again at Interstate Speedway next season, with four sanctioned
divisions headlining Sunday night shows.
December
14
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2006) –
IMCA
drivers caught using traction control devices at sanctioned events will get
socked in points as well as the pocketbook beginning next season.
December
13
Bloomfield, Iowa -
The final chapter on a great season was wrote with the 2006 awards presentation.
The top ten drivers in points along with sponsors were honored at the Davis
County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield.
December
12
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12, 2006) –
A first time visit to Park Jefferson Speedway high lights the 2007 Deery
Brothers Summer Series.
The 17 dates on the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models feature the inaugural June
12 stop at the speed way in Jefferson, S.D., the first in series history to any
South Dakota track.
December
12
URICH, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2006) -
The Grass Roots Speed organization, with Rod End Supply and 24 Raceway presented
the Missouri Indoor Championship on Sat. Dec 9th and the Magic City Indoor
Classic on
Sun the 10th at Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, Mo with 12" of snow
outside of the warm multi-purpose facility there.
December
12
LEBANON, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2006) -
Officials at the Action packed Lebanon Midway Speedway are gearing-up for an
action packed 2007 season.
December
11
KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec. 11, 2006) -
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be taking the Mopar-Kistler/Maxim
raffle car to it’s final appearance this week at the Performance Racing Industry
(PRI) Trade Show in Orlando.
December 9
CAMARGO, IL (Dec. 9, 2006) -
The
All Star Circuit of Champions would like to remind everyone who plans on
attending the 2006 Season Championship Awards Banquet that the deadline for
ordering tickets is drawing near.
December 9
LEBANON, MO. (Dec. 9, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway is busy planning another exciting year of racing for
the 2007 season.
December 9
CAMARGO, IL (Dec. 8, 2006) –
The
All Star Circuit of Champions would like to welcome back Brian Ellenberger to
full time competition in 2007.
December 9
INDEPENDENCE, IA. (Dec. 9, 2006) -
Late models, modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks will once again be
I.M.C.A.-sanctioned in 2007 at Independence Motor Speedway. The B modifieds will
remain unsanctioned and see only a few changes for the upcoming season.
December 8
BURLINGTON, IA. (Dec. 8, 2006) -
The
Sprint Invaders Association is pleased to announce that Ideal Ready Mix will
once again be the series’ Title Sponsor in 2007.
December 8
LEBANON, MO. (Dec. 8, 2006) -
Officials from the Lebanon Midway Speedway are getting the final touched on a
Special Super Late Model event on July 3rd paying 7500 to win and 750 to start
with a 75 lap feature.
December 8
COLUMBIA, MO. (Dec. 8, 2006) -
Nearly ten years ago, indoor Midget racing in the form of 250cc Micros last
rattled the roof of the Boone County Fairground's multi-purpose arena.
Stadiums, arenas and even High School tracks have held auto races throughout
history in rare, temporary fashion.
December 7
MIDDLETOWN, IA (Nov. 7, 2006)
The rumors began near the end of the 2006 racing season. Johnny Johnson is
selling 34 Raceway. Names like Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, IMCA surfaced.
November 30
KNOXVILLE, IA (Nov. 30, 2006) -
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa, is pleased to
announce the nominees for it’s induction ‘class of 2007’.
November 30
URICH, Mo (Nov. 30, 2006) -
GRS compact stock car racing and 600cc Micro Midgets are carrying the sport
into December and the 2007 season by making a special appearance at Boone
County Fairgound's indoor coliseum on the 9th and 10th.
November 29
OTTUMWA, Iowa (Nov. 29, 2006) -
Officials from RL Promotions have announced the date and location for this
year's tripleheader post-season awards banquet for three racetracks: the
Mountain Dew Bloomfield
(Iowa) Speedway, Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., and the
Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
November 29
CRESCO, Iowa (Nov. 29. 2006) -
Officials from RL Promotions have announced the date and location for this
year's post-season awards banquet for both the Pritchard Family Auto Stores
Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, and the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway.
November 29
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. (Nov. 29) -
O’Reilly Auto Parts will return as title sponsor of the O’Reilly Auto Parts
United States Modified Touring Series in 2007, marking the third straight
year of the partnership
between America's leading auto parts retailer throughout the Midwest and
Southeast and America's premier modified touring series.
November 27
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Nov. 27, 2006) -
The names of the nominees for the 2006 North American 360 Sprint Car Poll
post-season awards were released today by poll founder and coordinator Tom
Schmeh.
November 27
KNOXVILLE, IA (Nov. 27, 2006) -
The Knoxville Raceway is pleased to finalize and announce the qualifying
dates and venues for it’s fourteenth annual Knoxville World Challenge
invitational sprint car race, August 10, 2007, during the SuperClean
Knoxville Nationals.
November 21
TAMPA, FL (Nov. 21, 2006) -
Only
20 minutes from East Bay Raceway Park, the newly renovated Days Inn Tampa
North offers a special racer/fan value added rates of $48 per night(1to 2
people) for 2007.
November 20
ODESSA, MO. (Nov. 20, 2006) –
With
work on the track completed and a couple late season specials in the book,
I-70 Speedway will open in 2007 with four IMCA sanctioned classes on its
Friday night program.
November 17
DOVER, MO. (Nov. 17, 2006) -
The decision has been made. Danny Lasoski and Dennis Roth will enter the
Roth Motorsports machine into the race for the 2007 World of Outlaws
championship.
November 16
BLUE SPRINGS, MO (Nov. 16, 2006) -
The
Abby Lou Foundation announced today that it will hold it’s second annual
fund raiser. Those interested in assisting the foundation may log onto
www.abbylou.org and purchase a chance to win a deluxe home
entertainment system.
November 15
VINTON, IA. (Nov. 15, 2006) –
The
first licensed IMCA Modified driver in Nebraska is now the sanctioning
body’s new competition director.
November 15
WINSTON, MO. (Nov. 15, 2006) –
Three more IMCA divisions have been added to weekly programs next season at
Winston Speedway.
November 14
WHEATLAND, MO (Nov. 14, 2006) -
The
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event held at the Lucas Oil Speedway,
Wheatland, MO on July 22nd, ha been scheduled for broadcast on SPEED.
November 13
BURLINGTON, IA (Nov. 13, 2006) –
Ryan Jamison sat at the head table during the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invaders year-ending banquet. In all, $36,000 in cash and contingency awards
were distributed among 22 owners and 20 drivers.
November 13
EVANSVILLE, IN (Nov. 13, 2006) –
Two
entry-level racing classes will be added to the United Midwestern Promoters
(UMP) fold in 2007, bringing to seven the number of divisions sanctioned by
the DIRT MotorSports-owned organization.
November 12
Click here for the complete listing of the All Iowa Points for 2006 from
Jeff Broeg.
November 12
LEBANON, MO. (Nov. 12, 2006) -
Officials at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have announced the opening dates
for the 2007 racing season as April 6th&7th will start the season with the
3rd running of the
Modified Madness with $6,000 to the winner while starting the 50 lap event
will pay $600 to start.
November 9
BURLINGTON, IA (Nov. 9, 2006) –
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders’ drivers, crews, and associates will
gather November 11, at Burlington’s Comfort Suites and Conference Center to
put an exclamation point the fifth anniversary season of the 360 Winged
Sprint Car group.
November 7
WEBSTER CITY, IA (Nov. 7, 2006) -
Signing in at the pit gate, paying your entry fee and getting your wristband
strapped on after arriving at the racetrack is normally not a momentous
occasion for an O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
driver.
November 7
OBERLIN, KS (Nov. 7, 2006) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series has scheduled the Inaugural Season Awards
Banquet to be held December 16th at the American Legion in Oberlin, Kansas.
November 7
MEMPHIS, MO. (Nov. 5, 2006) -
Sunday's afternoon races brought the 2006 racing season to a close for both
the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway and the O'Reilly United States Modified
Touring Series (USMTS). Picking up feature wins on the final night of the
Pepsi / Mt.
Dew
Mid-America Nationals were Al Hejna (O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds), Ryan Cook
(USRA Stock Cars), Tony Dunker (Toni Dunker Advance Trading USRA
B-Modifieds) and Nathan Wood (USRA Hobby Stocks).
November 7
MEMPHIS, MO (Nov. 4, 2006) -
The
final weekend of the 2006 racing season at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway concluded with the Pepsi / Mt. Dew Mid-America Nationals, featuring
the O'Reilly United States
Modified Touring Series (USMTS). Al Hejna (O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds), Zack
VanderBeek (USRA Stock Cars), Tony Dunker (Toni Dunker Advance Trading USRA
B-Modifieds) and Adam Birck (USRA Hobby Stocks) each taking opening night
wins.
November 6
OSCEOLA, IA (Nov. 6, 2006) -
Denny Eckrich walked away with nearly $25,000 in cash and contingency awards
Saturday night at the fifth-annual WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late
Model Series Champions Banquet held here at Terrible's Lakeside Casino
Hotel.
November 6
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Nov. 5) -
The
2006 racing season for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series came to a close Sunday at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway
in Memphis, Mo., during the 5th Annual Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America
Nationals.
November 5
MEMPHIS, MO. (Nov. 04, 2006) -
Al
Hejna of Clear Lake, Iowa, ran away with the win Saturday on the first night
of the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America Nationals at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, Mo.
November 2
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Nov. 2, 2006) -
After
57 races at 33 tracks in nine States, The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series road warriors will wrap their nine-month campaign
with the 5th Annual
Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America Nationals at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, Mo., this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5.
November 2
ELDON, MO. (Nov. 2, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway (LOS) is proud to announce that they are bringing back
Winged 360 Sprint Cars on a weekly basis for the 2007 season.
October 23
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Oct. 23, 2006) -
MasterSbilt Race Cars of Crothersville, Ind., has won the 2006 WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series Chassis Builders Championship.
October 23
DONNELLSON, IA. (Oct. 22, 2006) –
After a Saturday rainout the seventh running of Shiverfest took place at the
Lee County Speedway Sunday afternoon and evening under cold and windy
conditions.
October 21
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct. 21, 2006) - Races at the Lee
County Speedway has been cancelled for Saturday. Shiverfest Races will be
held tomorrow, Sunday, October 22 plus everything will be one hour earlier.
If they don't get the races in tomorrow, plans are to run next Saturday,
October 28th. Please call the track for the most up to date weather
information (319) 835-5523.
October 20
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct. 19, 2006) -
Backslash Technologies and iWireless has come through in fine fashion for
the drivers of the four cylinder “Wild Things” at this weekend’s Shiverfest
event at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson.
October 17
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Oct. 17, 2006) -
The annual awards banquet for Independence Motor Speedway will be held in
the 4-H Building at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 4.
October 17
DONNELLSON, IA. (Oct. 17, 2006) -
Two area businesses have stepped to the plate for the Hobby Stock division
boosting the winner’s share to a solid $500 for the seventh running of
Shiverfest to be held this Saturday at the Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson.
October 17
DONNELLSON, IA. (Oct, 17, 2006) -
The Stock Car division at this Saturday’s Shiverfest event at the Lee County
Speedway in Donnellson will see some extra money and the drivers, crews and
fans who choose to partake afterward will benefit as well with the support
of Budweiser.
October 16
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2006) -
Jerry Buck of Paragould, Ar. held off the charge of Kevin Salter to win the
Street Stock $2,500 at the Poplar Bluff Speedway Saturday night.
October 16
CULBERTSON, NE (Oct. 15, 2006) -
Almost two months after the original start date, Culbertson Speedway finally
was able to get in the last race of the season on October 15.
October 16
DAVENPORT, IA. (Oct. 14, 2006) -
Joe Zrostlik of Long Grove, Iowa, captured his second Spooktacular crown
Saturday at the Davenport Speedway.
October 15
NEWTON IA (Oct. 15, 2006) -
Steve
Wallace recovered from an early race close call and withstood late race
pressure from Kraig Kinser to win the inaugural Prairie Meadows 250 ARCA
RE/MAX Series race at Iowa Speedway Sunday afternoon.
October 15
MEMPHIS, MO (Oct. 14, 2006) -
Mother nature might not have been warm, but the racing action on the final
night of the 2nd Annual Pizza Hut Fall Nationals at the Pepsi Scotland
County Speedway was hot.
October 15
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2006) -
Qualifying for the second night of the Pizza Hut Fall Nationals at the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway was put into the books on Friday night with Terry
Phillips of Springfield, Mo. (Keith's Foods Late Models), Darin Duffy of
Hazleton, Iowa (Bentz
GM Country USRA Modifieds), Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon, Iowa (USRA Stock
Cars), Tony Dunker of Quincy, Ill. (Advance Trading USRA B-Modifieds),
Nathan Wood of Keswick, Iowa (USRA
Hobby Stocks), Michael St. Clair of Kahoka, Mo. (Outlaw Hobbies) and Dale
Porter of Floris, Iowa (Hornets) picking up qualifying feature wins.
October 15
NEWTON, IA. (Oct. 14, 2006) -
The
crown jewel of the ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts,
the televised Challenge Division has completed it's final points race of the
2006 season at the immaculate Iowa (IA) Speedway in Newton, Iowa.
October 15
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct. 14, 2006) -
The new Purse Sponsorship program that is being used for Shiverfest at the
Lee County Speedway in Donnellson has already attracted some support for the
Modifieds, Stock Cars and B-Modifieds.
October 15
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct. 14, 2006) -
The purse for the B-Modified division at this year’s version of Shiverfest
has just grown due to support from some great racing people in the Kansas
City area.
October 13
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Oct. 13, 2006) -
The Lincoln County Raceway Awards Banquet will be on Saturday night, October
21, at the Ag Building on the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on the western edge
of North Platte.
October 13
MEMPHIS, MO. (Oct 12, 2006) -
The first night of the 2nd Annual Pizza Hut Fall Nationals at the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway was a little cold, but the racing action was hot.
October 11
BELLEVILLE, ILL (Oct. 7, 2006) -
The final night of racing at Belle Clair Speedway was fan appreciation night
and what a night of racing. There were lots of cars in two classes and not
so many in one class, but there were a lot of fans in the stands.
October 11
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct. 11, 2006) –
Race Works of Mendon, Illinois, is the latest addition to the list of Purse
Sponsors for the 2007 running of Shiverfest at the Lee County Speedway in
Donnellson.
October 11
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2006) -
Practice scheduled for Wednesday night, Oct. 11, at the Pepsi Scotland
County Speedway has been canceled.
October 11
GILMAN City, MO. (Oct. 11, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series has announced that
it’s season ending events at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa have been
cancelled.
October 10
BURLINGTON, IA (Oct. 10, 2006) -
The Sprint Invaders Association Board of Directors would like to announce
the resignation of President, Bart Schneiderman, effective September 23,
2006.
October 9
ORLAND PARK, ILL. (October 9, 2006) -
Young second generation Dirt Late Model pilot Frank Heckenast, Jr. is one of
the select few drivers across the country to be accepted recently to Ron
Sutton’s Winner’s Circle (RSWC)!
October 9
POPLAR BLUFF, MO. (Oct. 9, 2006) -
The final two weeks of the 2006 racing season will provide race fans with a
huge amount of entertainment and variety. On Saturday, Oct. 14th, the Street
Stock $2,500 will be held.
October 9
GREENWOOD, NE. (Oct. 8, 2006) -
Chris Simpson grabbed the lead from race leader Kelly Boen on lap 35 Sunday
night and went on to win the Cornhusker Classic 50, a WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series-sanctioned event, here at I-80 Speedway.
October 9
BOLIVAR, MO. (Oct. 7, 2006) -
Terry Phillips picked up his eleventh win of the 2006 Thunder Tour as the
O'Reilly MLRA closed out the season at Bolivar Speedway USA. The win was
also the 82nd career O'Reilly MLRA victory for the driver out of
Springfield, MO.
October 9
BOLIVAR, MO. (Oct. 6, 2006) -
Chris Smyser found the high banks of Bolivar Speedway USA to his liking on
Friday night as he grabbed the O'Reilly MLRA victory. The win came on night
#1 of the Late Model Showdown which also saw the O'Reilly NCRA and O'Reilly
TORA series in competition.
October 9
CORNING, IA (Oct. 7, 2006) -
In
contrast to Friday's all-out speed contest on a sticky-fast racing surface
at the Adams County Speedway, Saturday's finale of the 2nd Annual Hawkeye
Clash turned out to be a
test
of patience and tire wear as a dry, rubbered-down racing surface played
havoc with the rugged road warriors of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series.
October 9
CORNING, IA (Oct. 6, 2006) -
The
rugged road warriors O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series rolled into the Adams County Speedway Friday with victory on their
minds and, for some, a chance to make a statement in ‘The Hunt’ for the
O’Reilly National Championship.
October 9
FARMINGTON, Mo. - (Oct. 7, 2006) -
Danny Smith of Danville, Indiana won his second Queen's Royale title since
the event was started in 1995. Smith started from the outside of the first
row of the 30-lap sprint event.
October 9
LEBANON, MO. (Oct. 7, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway ended the 2006 season Sat Night with the 2nd
night of theCoca-Cola Fall Brawl with 147 raceteams ready to battle for over
$50,000 in prize money.
October 8
WEBSTER CITY, IA. (Oct. 7, 2006) -
Saturday night at The Hamilton County Speedway was the farewell to the 2006
racing season.
October 8
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Oct. 6-7, 2006) -
The first annual Pizza Hut Fall Festival was held with qualification races
Friday night and Saturday night drivers gunning for some big money in the
final race of 2006 season.
October 8
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Oct. 7, 2006) –
A field of 104 cars signed in to compete in the third annual Indee Outlaw
Special at Independence Motor Speedway. The event marked the close of the
2006 season at the speedway.
October 8
KNOXVILLE, IA (Oct. 7, 2006) -The
2006 Knoxville Nationals champ, Donny Schatz, picked up from where he left
off in August as he captured the season ending World of Outlaws (WoO)
feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.
October 8
WEST LIBERTY, IA (Oct. 7, 2006) -
Dave Eckrich surprised Brian Harris on the final lap Saturday night to grab
an exciting and popular win in the Liberty Fall Classic, a WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned-event, here at West Liberty
Raceway.
October 7
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Oct. 6, 2006) -
Brian Birkhofer grabbed the lead on the opening circuit Friday night and
went on to win the Al Frieden Memorial 25, a WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned event here at West Liberty Raceway.
October 6
DONNELLSON, IA. (Oct. 6, 2006) -
Donna Smith of Farmington Tax Service in Farmington, Iowa, has signed on as
the second purse sponsor for the 2006 version of Shiverfest scheduled for
Saturday October 21st at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson.
October 6
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 6, 2006) –
A
parade welcomed Benji LaCrosse home following his IMCA Speedway Motors Super
Nationals championship last year. There’s no telling what the folks in
Luxemburg, Wis., will do
to
celebrate his latest accomplishment. LaCrosse won IMCA’s national Modified
crown, and is one of five first time titlists enrolled in the championship
class of 2006.
October 5
MEMPHIS, MO. (Oct. 5, 2006) -
Top drivers throughout Mid-America will be converging for the Second Annual
Memphis Nationals at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis,
Missouri Thursday through Saturday, October 12 – 14.
October 4
BOLIVAR, MO. (Oct. 4, 2006) -
For the first time in O'Reilly MLRA history the series will make a visit to
Bolivar, MO and the lightning fast Bolivar Speedway USA on Friday and
Saturday, October 6 & 7. The two night stand will also serve as the curtain
call on the 2006 Thunder Tour.
October 4
OTTUMWA, IA. (Oct. 1, 2006) -
The three night stand for a extra grand for
the 305 wing sprints saw Mark Widmar of Ottumwa take two victories out of the
three days of racing with Steve Breazeale of Trenton, MO. taking the win
Saturday
night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway and Widmar topping the
fields at the historical Knoxville Raceway and Eldon Raceway.
October 3
CHATHAM, IL (Oct. 3, 2006) -
It has been a year that Brian Shirley will not forget. An extremely rough
start to the season off of the track and a relentless string of bad luck and
mechanical problems plagued his #3s team early in the year.
October 3
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Oct. 3, 2006) -
A busy weekend is on tap for the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series.
October 3
URICH, MO (Oct. 2, 2006) -
As NASCAR fans passed by a gravel road off Missouri Hwy 7, a popular route
away from Kansas speedway, the grass roots of the sport have been growing
with new drivers, only a stones throw away.
October 3
CORNING, IA (Oct. 2, 2006) -
It
may be the first week of October, but the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series will turn up the heat this weekend as the rugged
road warriors reach a pivotal stage in ‘The Hunt’ for the O’Reilly USMTS
National Championship.
October 2
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Oct. 2, 2006) -
Excitement abounds as this Friday and Saturday, October 6 -7 at the Mt. Dew
Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa, will be two big nights of racing to
cap off the 2006 racing season with the Bloomfield United States Racing
Association Nationals.
October 2
ELDON, IA. (Oct. 1, 2006) -
Eldon Raceway results from Sunday, October 1st
October 1
BEATRICE, NEB. (Oct. 1, 2006) –
Beatrice Speedway’s annual October Fest special for IMCA Modifieds, Stock
Cars and Hobby Stocks will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7.
October 1
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (Oct. 1, 2006) -
Drivers from the state of Illinois swept the UMP Late Model and UMP Modified
features for the 15th Best Western-Illinois Fall Nationals for the first
time in the fifteen year history of the event as Milledgeville's Darren
Miller captured the
$12,000 first prize for the UMP late Models and Chatham's Brian Shirley took
home the $2,000 UMP Modified top prize.
September 30
MEMPHIS, MO. (Sept. 30, 2006) -
The 2006 Cunningham Fertilizer Season Championship Night was finally put
into the books at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., after
a rain out back on Aug. 26.
September 30
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 30, 2006) –
Brian Brown snared his second O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National
feature victory of the season by besting a stellar field of 57 entries in
Saturday night's 30-lap
Winged Sprint Challenge versus the O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors feature
event at Lucas Oil Speedway.
September 30
MOBERLY, MO. (Sept. 30, 2006) -
A very nice Saturday night, September 30th, at 24 Raceway, saw the racing
action wrap up the 2006 season with some solid performances on what has come
to be known as "Cheater's Night" in Moberly, Missouri.
September 30
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 30, 2006) -
After being off for the last 2 weks, action will heat-up this weekend as the
Lebanon Midway Speedway is preparing for the season ending Coca-Cola Fall
Brawl with in excess of $45,000 in prize money up for grabs.
September 30
McCOOK, NE. (Sept. 30, 2006) -
Chamber-of-Commerce weather welcomed the BST Modified Series of Colorado to
McCook Speedway on September 30.
September 30
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept. 30, 2006) -
Terry Phillips captured the second night of the Capital Federal Savings Late
Model Showdown and completed the weekend sweep in O’Reilly MLRA action. The
win marked the tenth of the season for the Springfield, MO driver and his
81st overall with the series.
September 30
BONNE TERRE, MO. (Sept. 30, 2006) -
In what very-well maybe the "feel good"
story of the year, 60-year-old grandmother of five, Gladys Edwards of Bonne
Terre, won her third Missouri Sand Racing Association "Overall Track
Championship" Saturday night at Big River Sand Drags.
September 30
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 30, 2006) –
Maybe Rick Eckert’s trip to the famed Knoxville Raceway will shake him out
of an extended slump on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
September 29
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 29, 2006) –
World of Outlaws Late Model Series stars Rick Eckert, Billy Moyer and
Darrell Lanigan will be in the thick of the battle for victory in Saturday
night’s 100-lap Knoxville Late Model Nationals finale at the famed Knoxville
Raceway.
September 29
IMCA -
Final points races of the 2006 season were held Sunday, Sept. 24
September 29
KANSAS, CITY, KS. (Sept. 29, 2006) -
Terry Phillips wired the field as he powered to the Friday night win of the
Capital Federal Savings Late Model Showdown at Lakeside Speedway with the
O’Reilly MLRA.
September 29
BELLEVILLE, ILL (Sept. 29, 2006) -
Well, the 2006 points season has come to a close at Belle Clair Speedway on
Friday night. The champions were crowned and the races were run on the same
night due the Mother
Nature’s canceling last week’s program. There were still new cars in the
pits and a long distance haul for one.
September 29
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 28, 2006) -
Scott Bloomquist picked up where he left off last year at this track as he
captured the Thursday night preliminary feature of the 3rd annual Lucas Oil
Knoxville Nationals.
It was nearly one year ago that Bloomquist took all the marbles back to
Mooresville, Tennessee as he won the 2005 finale.
September 28
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 28, 2006) –
Defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Billy Moyer of
Batesville, Ark., got off to a strong start in the third annual Knoxville
Late Model Nationals, setting
a new track record in time trials and ending the Thursday-night preliminary
program sitting atop the event points standings.
September 28
ADRIAN, MO. (Sept. 28, 2006) -
Taking the lead from Alan Vaughn on the 11th lap, sixth-starting Terry
Phillips of Springfield, Mo., cruised the rest of the way at Adrian Speedway
for his series-leading eighth
O'Reilly Auto Parts Midwest LateModel Racing Association victory of the
season.
September 28
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 28) –
IMCA
is developing a Crate Model class, set to see its first green flag during
the 2007 race season.
September 28
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Sept. 28, 2006) -
Officials of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series and
Nebraska Raceway Park have worked out the final details for the rescheduling
of the second night of the annual Cornhusker Classic, which fell victim to
rain on Sept. 23.
September 28
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 28, 2006) -
Mike Balcaen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and G.R. Smith of Mooresville,
North Carolina, are the latest two dirt late model drivers to signal their
intentions to be
waiters at the Knoxville Late Model Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction on
Saturday afternoon.
September 27
Topeka, KS - (Sept. 27, 2006) -
The
2006 Dirt Track season at Heartland Park Topeka will come to a close on
Wednesday night. Not before going out with a big BANG! Bowyer will be
returning to the track where he took home a track championship in 2002.
September 27
CORNING, IA. (Sept.27, 2006) -
2nd
Annual Hawkeye Clash, races #54 and 55 of 59 for the 2006 O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS); races #11 and 12 of 16
in the ‘The Hunt’ for the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship.
September 26
WHEATLAND MO. (Sept. 26, 2006) –
With a third consecutive O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National
championship within reach, Gary Wright leads the series into Saturday
night's Winged Sprint
Challenge versus the O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors at "The Diamond of Dirt
Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
September 26
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2006) –
Joe
Kosiski has wrapped up the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Division II
championship but his fate as the next national champion hangs in the balance
– nearly 1,100 miles to the East.
September 26
HARLAN, IA. (Sept. 24, 2006) –
Dewayne “Tiny” Lund, who got his start racing at Shelby County Speedway, is
remembered as a generous, colorful driver whose list of accomplishments
includes winning the 1963 Daytona 500.
September 26
FARMINGTON, MO. (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Joey Montgomery of Fredericktown, Mike Abney Jr. of Belgrade, Joey Boyd of
Farmington and Brent Thompson of Park Hills are the 2006 track champions of
the St. Francois County Raceway following the rain-out of the final night of
points racing Saturday.
September 25
TIFFIN, IA. (Sept. 25, 2006) -
Driver Denny Eckrich broke his wrist Friday night during a crash at the
Nebraska Raceway Park. After visiting with the Doctor on Monday, it looks as
if Eckrich will try to race this coming weekend at Lakeside Speedway when
the World Dirt
Racing League and the Midwest Latemodel Racing Association come together for
two nights of racing in Kansas City, KS.
September 25
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept. 25, 2006) -
The O'Reilly MLRA rolls the 2006 Thunder Tour into the Kansas City area with
their high powered ballet for one of the biggest racing weekends of the
year.
September 25
KOKOMO, IN (Sept. 24, 2006) –
The All Star Circuit of Champions took on the World of Outlaws for the final
time in 2006 at Kokomo Speedway. 47 winged 410 sprint cars signed in to do
battle on the tight Central Indiana bullring.
September 25
HAYS, KS (Sept. 24, 2006) -
Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays, KS, wrapped its first season of
racing action Sunday evening, September 24.
September 24
DONNELLSON, IA (Sept. 23, 2006) –
An
all-time series high car-count graced the Lee County Speedway as 41 360
Sprint Cars battled for starting positions in the “Mt. Hamill Elevator &
Lumber / Mt. Pleasant Lumber / Donnellson Elevator 25.
September 24
MEMPHIS, MO. (Sept. 24, 2006) -
The excitement keeps building for the 2006 Cunningham Fertilizer Season
Championship Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO on
Saturday, September 30th.
September 24
MOBERLY, MO. (Sept. 23, 2006) -Another
windy Saturday night, September 23rd, at 24 Raceway brought racing action,
ending in time for the party in the pit area, complete with live band music
following the races in Moberly, Missouri.
September 24
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Brian Shirley looked like a regular at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway this
weekend. He cruised to a Late Model heat race victory and a trophy-dash
feature win on Friday.
September 24
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Sept. 24, 2006) -
For the third consecutive season, the Indee Outlaw Special will serve as the
season finale at Independence Motor Speedway.
September 24
DONNELLSON, IA. (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Results from Lee County Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders, Hobby Stocks, IMCA
Stock Cars and 4 Cyl. Wild Things
September 24
HARLAN, IA (Sept. 23, 2006) –
After two rain-outs, Shelby County Speedway got in its season championships
to bring the 2006 racing season to a close.
September 24
GREENWOOD, NE. (Sept. 24, 2006) -
The second night of the Cornhusker Classic here at I-80 Speedway fell victim
to rain Saturday night.
September 24
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Ohio, hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps
this week in his first-ever appearance at the Knoxville Raceway for the
$35,000-to-win Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals.
September 24
SPRING VALLEY, MINN. (Sept. 23, 2006) -
At
the 2005 Featherlite Fall Jamboree, Chad Kinder was dominant on Friday night
as he took off from his pole position and built his advantage to a full
straightaway before a flat tire ended his hopes of a probable win.
September 24
NORTON, KS (Sept. 23, 2006) -
The final race of the 2006 season at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS,
took place Saturday evening, September 23, with track champions crowned in
four divisions at the end of the night.
September 24
SPRING VALLEY, MINN. (Sept.22, 2006) -
A
whopping 92 cars and drivers signed in to do battle Friday night as the Deer
Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., hosted the first night of the 8th
Annual
Featherlite Fall Jamboree featuring the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series.
September 23
LEBANON, Mo. (Sept. 23, 2006) - Heavy early morning rains have forced the
2nd annual Coca-Cola Fall Brawl at the Lebanon Midway Speedway to be
postponed until October 6th and 7th.
September 23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Following in the footsteps of his father Harrold Annett, who owned the TMC
Transportation sprint car for years and served on the founding board of
directors of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville.
September 23
GREENWOOD, Neb. (Sept. 23, 2006) -
Chad Simpson survived 25 laps of wild, caution flag-filled racing Friday
night to grab the opening-night victory at the annual Cornhusker Classic, a
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event here at I-80
Speedway.
September 23
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 22, 2006) -
The qualifying night for the 4th annual Fall Shootout Larry Phillips
Memorial race gave fans a preview of what Saturday night's features will be.
September 22
DES MOINES, IA
(Sept. 22, 2006) - Rains led to the cancellation of the Fall Special at the
Iowa State Fair Speedway scheduled for Friday, September 22nd.
Recent rain, cloudy weather, cool temperatures have contributed to standing
water on the front stretch making it very difficult to prepare a safe track.
This program will not be rescheduled. The Annual Banquet will be held on
October 21 at the Hilltop Restaurant in Des Moines. Contact Mick Trier for
more information.
September 20
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 20, 2006) –
The final chapter of the 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders’ book will be
written at the Lee County Speedway on Saturday, September 23.
September 20
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 20, 2006) -
The Knoxville Late Model Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction on Saturday
afternoon, September 30, continues to grow as dirt late model racer Jill
George, veteran
motorsports announcer Tony Bokhoven, and NASCAR Nextel Cup star Tony
Stewart’s autographed door panel have been added to the mix for the third
annual fundraiser.
September 19
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Sept. 19, 2006) -
Doug Auld of Piqua, Ohio, who was elected president of the board of
directors of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation last
month, will chair his first meeting on Saturday, October 7, in Knoxville.
September 18
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 18, 2006) -
The action is expected to be fast and quick paced this weekend at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway as the track and staff prepare for the 2nd annual
Coca-Cola Classic Fall Brawl on Friday Sept 22nd and Sat Sept.23rd.
September 18
HARLAN, IA. (Sept. 18, 2006) –
A fourth IMCA division joins this weekend’s card for the Tiny Lund Memorial
at Shelby County Speedway Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23.
September 18
HAY, KS. (Sept. 16, 2006) -
Fans were treated to a great show Saturday night at the Jetmore Motorplex
during the Steve King Foundation Memorial race.
September 18
FARMINGTON, MO. - (Sept. 16, 2006) -
Timmy Montgomery of Fredericktown paid a visit to victory lane Saturday
night following his win in the Sprint car feature at the St. Francois County
Raceway.
September 18
RED CLOUD, NE (Sept. 17, 2006) -
The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, wrapped up the 2006 racing season on Sunday
evening, September 17. Make-up features for the IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA
Modifieds were ran from a previous rainout, followed by a complete race
program.
September 18
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. - (Sept. 16, 2006) -
The team of Trankler/Bartels captured first place in the $1,000 to win
special "Cruiser 1000" at the Poplar Bluff Speedway Saturday night.
September 18
CORNING, IA. (Sept. 15-16, 2006) -
The KMA Radio 960 and Stalker Chevrolet 2006 Tradition was run on Friday and
Saturday, September 15th and 16th at the Adams County Speedway in Corning,
Iowa.
September 18
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 15 -16, 2006) -34
Raceway, located 4 miles west of West Burlington, Iowa was the site of the
300th Deery Brothers Summer Series event and 15th annual Pepsi USA Late
Model Nationals this past weekend.
September 17
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Sept. 17, 2006) -
The two-day Cornhusker Classic at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Neb., is
next on the schedule for the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series.
September 17
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 17, 2006) -
It's the big sha-bang we've all been waiting for. The final race at I-44
Speedway this season will be the Larry Phillips Memorial Race, the 4th
Annual Fall Shootout.
September 17
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Sept. 17, 2006) -
The two-day Cornhusker Classic at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Neb., is
next on the schedule for the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series.
September 17
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 17, 2006) -
It's the big sha-bang we've all been waiting for. The final race at I-44
Speedway this season will be the Larry Phillips Memorial Race, the 4th
Annual Fall Shootout.
September 17
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Sept. 17, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series has reached an
agreement to have four of its popular racing events later this season
televised nationally.
September 17
MOBERLY, MO. (Sept. 16, 2006) -
Saturday, September 16th, 24 Raceway had plenty of racing to offer on a warm
windy night in Moberly, Missouri.
September 17
ELDON, MO. (Sept. 16, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results 9/16/06
September 17
PEVELY, MO (Sept. 16, 2006) –
When a racetrack turns slick, Wendell Wallace turns it on.
September 17
WINSTON, MO. (Sept. 16, 2006) -
O'Reilly MLRA points leader Al Purkey stepped closer to picking up
championship number five as he grabbed win number four on the season and
also picked up the season sweep at Winston Speedway on Saturday night.
September 17
OSKALOOSA, Ia. (Sept. 16) -
The
15th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge wrapped on Saturday at the
Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with the USRA Casey's General
Stores Weekly Racing Series in action.
September 17
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept. 16) -
As
the 2006 season for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series gets shorter, Zack VanderBeek's program just seems to get stronger.
September 17
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia (Sept. 16) –
First place made Mark Burgtorf $10,000 richer when the checkered flag flew
in Saturday’s 100 lap
Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series event at 34 Raceway.
September 17
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept, 16, 2006) -
Complete results for both nights of the USA Late Model Nationals
September 17
NORTON, KS (Sept. 16, 2006) -
Race fans at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, were treated to some
exciting feature action in all four divisions Saturday night, September 16.
September 17
BELLEVILLE, IL (Sept. 15, 2006) -
Well, the last regular night of racing at Belle Clair Speedway took place on
Friday night.
September 17
KANSAS CITY, KS. (Sept. 15, 2006) -
Tim Karrick came into the season with a plan. It was to win some of the big
races that eluded him since Lakeside Speedway returned to dirt. One of the
races on the list, 7th Annual McCarthy Auto Group Jayhawk Modified Classic.
September 16
OSKALOOSA, IA. (Sept. 15, 2006) -
Sometimes being lucky simply means that somebody else in unlucky. Such was
the case Friday night as
Tommy Myer was well on his way to a runner-up finish in the main event on
opening night of the 15th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge at the
Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
September 16
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 16, 2006) -
‘Kid Rocket’ Josh Richards of Shinnston, West Virginia, is the latest late
model driver to sign-up to wait tables at the Knoxville Late Model Celebrity
Waiter Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 30.
September 16
CEDAR FALLS, IA (Sept. 16, 2006) -
The
Featherlite Fall Jamboree from Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, MN) will
again be available on-line for those who can make the trip to Deer Creek
Speedway.
September 16
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 15, 2006) -
The chase for the points title came to an end Friday Night at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway as over 95 race teams checked-in to compete on the final
points night of 2006 with tight racing highlighting the events.
September 16
NEWTON, IA (Sept. 15, 2006) -
When
the white flag waved for the Soy Biodiesel 250, Woody Howard was running
fourth. But when checkered flag flew, Howard eked his No. 55 Dean
Motorsports Chevrolet across
the
finish line .064 seconds ahead of Daniel Johnson to win the inaugural race
at Iowa Speedway.
September 16
LaMONTE, MO (Sept. 15, 2006) -
The O'Reilly MLRA rolled into LA Raceway on Friday night for the second 2006
visit to the central Missouri facility and young Jeremy Payne battled his
way through the field to take his second series win in a row.
September 16
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept. 15, 2006) -
5th
Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge
September 15
CRESCO, IA (Sept. 14, 2006) -
Season Championships for four classes -- USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA
Hobby Stocks and Outlaw Hobbies is this Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Cresco
Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.
September 14
KNOXVILLE, IA (September 14, 2006) -
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville will be supported
by United States Auto Club (USAC) National Sprint Car Series driver Brian
Gerster of Fishers, Indiana, this weekend at the new Iowa Speedway in nearby
Newton.
September 14
MLRA (Sept. 14, 2006) -
Officials with the O'Reilly MLRA in conjunction with Adrian Speedway
announced a change schedule change in the upcoming Al Bodenhamer Memorial.
September 14
HAYS, KANSAS (Sept. 14, 2006) -
Are you an Experienced Racer looking to join the fastest growing Sprint Car
Series in the Mid West? Are you an avid race fan and wondered what it would
be like to experience the thrill of pitching one of these fire-breathing
rockets into the corner?
September 14
ELDON, IA. (Sept. 14, 2006) -
The
Petersen Memorial Race that was cancelled Sept. 9th at the Eldon Raceway,
Eldon Iowa, has been rescheduled for Sunday October 1, 2006.
September 14
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept. 13, 2006) -
The
2006 Coca-Cola Season Championships at the Southern Iowa Speedway are in the
books and the long-awaited return of the Keith's Foods Late Models to the
Oskaloosa, Iowa, speedplant were finally spared by Mother Nature.
September 12
LINCOLN, NE. (Sept. 12, 2006) -
For the last 30 years the Lincoln Area Street Rods have been wowing fans
with their unique rides, the same thing the World of Outlaws Sprint Series
does every time they hit the track.
September 12
MLRA (Sept. 12, 2006) -
The countdown continues to the end of the O'Reilly MLRA 2006 Thunder Tour
and this coming weekend finds double the action as the series makes trips to
LA Raceway and Winston Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 25 & 16.
September 12
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 12, 2006) -
34 Raceway, located 4 miles west of West Burlington, Iowa on Hwy 34 will cap
off its 2006 season with the 15th annual Pepsi USA Late Model Nationals this
weekend.
September 12
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 12, 2006) -
The pressure for several drivers ends this Saturday night at the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway. Saturday will be the last points race of the season, crowning
track champions in five different classes.
September 12
POPLAR BLUFF, MO. - (Sept. 9, 2006)
Todd Clifford picked up the checkered flag Saturday night at the Poplar
Bluff Speedway in the Modified feature.
September 11
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept. 11, 2006) -
The
5th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge will take place on Friday and
Saturday, Sept. 15-16, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa,
with many of the
region's top drivers looking to capture the title, while others look to
defend their crowns.
September 11
QUINCY, ILL. (Sept. 10, 2006) -
Mother Nature held off her rain drops until long after the final checkered
flag fell on the 2006 racing season at Quincy Raceways on Sunday night as
two more Track Points Champions were crowned and three Season Championship
Feature events were run.
September 11
BOONE, IA (Sept. 9, 2006) –
Once
he got back in the lead, Rich Lewerke made up his mind that anyone who was
going to pass him in the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals Modified main
event would have to do it on the low side of the track.
September 10
MOBERLY, MO. (SEPT. 9, 2006) -
Raindrops on a dirt tract during the features is never good for anything
concerned with completion of a race night event.
September 10
MAQOKETA, IA. (Sept. 09, 2006) -
Fans braved a cool and windy evening to come to the Iowa Wireless Dirt
Classic at Jackson County Speedway Saturday and got to see a twenty five lap
feature and two fifty lap features.
September 10
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept. 10) –
With
tonight’s event at Quad City Speedway in East Moline officially rained out,
the tour championship, as well as a $10,000 top prize, will be at stake when
the Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to 34 Raceway next weekend.
September 10
Farley, Ia. (Sept. 10, 2006) - The test and tune pre Yankee practice
scheduled for today Sunday Sept. 10th at the Farley Speedway has been
cancelled due to the rain. We are not going to reschedule. See you at the
Yankee Sept. 13th - 16th!
September 10
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 9, 2006) –
The tradition continued at the 34 Raceway. Over the past two seasons, Mother
Nature has attempted to spoil Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders competition on
nearly every occasion.
September 10
ELDON, MO. (Sept. 9, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results
September 10
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 9, 2006) -
For the fourth time during the 2006 Thunder Tour the O'Reilly MLRA made the
trip in to Wheatland, MO and a visit to Lucas Oil Speedway.
September 10
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 9, 2006) -
It had been a long time since Terry Beckham Jr. had seen victory lane at the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway. But Beckham rolled his car to the front straightaway
Saturday night to claim his first-place victory in the Modified Fall
Nationals race.
September 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Sept. 10, 2006) - Hawkeye Downs Officials have announced
that the road course event scheduled for today, September 10, has been
postponed due to rain. Current plans call for the event to be run on Sunday,
September 24 on the same schedule as the event originally scheduled for
today.
September 10
CORNING, IA. (Sept. 9, 2006) -
Rain was the big winner on the final NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series event for
2006 at the Adams County Speedway.
September 10
CRESCO, Iowa (Sept. 9) -
Season Championships for four classes -- USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA
Hobby Stocks and Outlaw Hobbies -- is this Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Cresco
Speedway in Cresco,
Iowa.
September
9
MEMPHIS, MO (Sept. 9, 2006) -
The Cunningham Fertilizer Season Championship Night at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, MO which was rained out back on Saturday, August 26th has
been rescheduled for Saturday, September 30th.
September
9
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 9, 2006) -
Chris Smyser, an eleven-year dirt late model veteran with four track
championships and one state championship to his credit, has agreed to serve food
and drinks to
racing fans for the third straight year at the Knoxville Late Model Celebrity
Waiter Dinner & Auction on Saturday.
September
9
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 8, 2006) -
Over 85 race teams and a smooth racing surface provided close racing action as
the Lebanon Midway Speedway hosted its final kids night Friday night as over 90
kids 10 and under competed in bike races sponsored by Energy Companies and Roy's
Sunnyview.
September
8
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 8, 2006) –
As the most competitive season in Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders history draws
to a close, two drivers’ hopes are still alive to raise the championship banner.
September
8
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Sept. 8, 2006) -
Hawkeye Downs Speedwayis ready to host its first ever “road course” event
starting at noon this Sunday, September 10. The course layout is complete and is
actually 7/8 mile long in its final configuration.
September
8
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Sept. 7, 2006) -
The 2006 season came to a close on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Mountain Dew
Bloomfield Speedway with four drivers emerging as USRA Casey's General Stores
Weekly Racing Series track champions for 2006 at the Bloomfield, Iowa,
speedplant.
September
8
BRITT, IA (Sept. 7, 2006) -
With the
2006 season coming to a close at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County
Speedway, six new drivers emerged as USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing
Series track champions for the 2006 season at the Britt, Iowa, speedplant.
September 7
WYANDOTTE, KS (Sept. 7, 2006) -
Every thing must come to an end sooner or later. The racing this season at
Lakeside Speedway has been exceptional. Friday night will bring the curtain down
on the 2006 season.
September
7
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 7, 2006) -
The O'Reilly MRLA drivers and officials will descend on the quiet town of
Wheatland, MO as they invade the "Diamond of the Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway
on Saturday, September 9.
September
7
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (Sept. 7, 2006) -
A large purse and a win on the historic Springfield Mile awaits two racing
drivers on Sunday, September 17 as Track Enterprises presents the l5th annual
Best
Western Illinois Fall Nationals for UMP Late Models and Modifieds on the
Illinois State Fairgrounds one mile dirt oval.
September 7
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept. 7, 2006) -
Officials
are hoping that the third time's the charm. The twice postponed Coca-Cola Season
Championships will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
September
7
LEXINGTON, NE. (Sept. 7, 2006) -
Promoter Allen Wissmann has been granted a makeup date for Dawson County Raceway
in Lexington. The date will be Sunday, September 17.
September
7
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 7, 2006) -
2006 Knoxville Nationals-winning driver Donny Schatz and car owners Danny and
Diane Schatz will be honored on Saturday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. in a public
ceremony at the Knoxville Nationals Wall of Champions on the Marion County
Fairgrounds.
September
7
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 7, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway is proud to host the first-ever Modified Fall
Nationals starting on Friday night.
September
6
ROBINSON, ILL (Sept. 6, 2006) -
The 2B
Racing Lucas Oil Products team piloted by Mat Neely is heading to the "Diamond
of the Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.
September
6
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Sept. 6, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League and Bill Williams of Bureau County Speedway in
Princeton, Ill., have mutually agreed to cancel the WDRL race that was rained
out at the track on Sunday, Sept. 3.
September
5
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 5, 2006) –
Stellar fields and intense racing graced the Lake Ozark Speedway over the Labor
Day weekend as ten Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader teams made the trek south to
compete in the 4th Annual LOS 360 Nationals.
September
5
DAVENPORT, IA (Sept. 5, 2006) -
To say Brian Birkhofer owns the Davenport Speedway half-mile would be an
understatement.
September
5
DuQUOIN, ILL (Sept. 4, 2006) -
In
arecord setting and historic dat at the DuQuoin State Fair Robinson, Illinois'
Brian Shaw became the first three time winner of the United Midwestern Promoters
Bill Oldani
Memorial Modified race when he crossed the finish line ahead of Chatham's Brian
Shirley on the "Magic Mile" Labor Day while NASCAR star Ken Schrader broke a 27
year winless streak at DuQuoin in a big way.
September
5
OBERLIN, KS. (Sept. 3, 2006) -
The
final appearance at Oberlin Speedway for the United Rebel Sprint Series 305
Sprint Cars saw 17 drivers check in for some great racing action Sunday night.
September
5
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Sept. 2, 2006) -
After a two week hiatus courtesy of Mother Nature, racing returned to West
Liberty Raceway.
September
5
NORTON KS. (Sept. 2, 2006) -
Justin Schwien finally ended his run of 2nd place finishes as he charged from
his 8th starting position and then held of a last lap assault from Jon Johnson
to win his first United Rebel Sprint Series ‘A’ feature on Saturday night in
Norton, Ks.
September
5
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. (Sept. 1, 2006) -
Island Auto Season Championship Night at the CJ Raceway saw Brian Tipps in the 4
cylinders, Jeremy Tompkins in the hobby stocks, Tad Payne in the IMCA Stock,
Jeff Guengerich in the late models, and Rod Summy in the CJ Cruisers wrap up
their championships.
September
4
WINSTON, MO. (Sept. 2, 2006) -
The
first ever appearance for the Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints saw twenty-two cars
check in for the Miller Lite 305 shootout with $750 on the line and $125 to
start the staff
at
Winston did a great job with promoting the sprints with a large crowd on had to
experience the winged warriors.
September
4
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 04, 2006) -
With 2 regular shows remaining on the 2006 racing schedule, The Lebanon Midway
Speedway is getting geared-up for the running of the 2nd annual Coca-Cola Fall
Brawl with over $45,000 or more in prize money up for grabs.
September
4
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 2, 2006)
Last week (Aug. 26), race fans saw Gary Russell of Biggsville, Illinois win his
way to the 2006 34 Raceway IMCA Late Model track championship.
September
4
MOBERLY, MO. (Sept. 2, 2006) -
If this previous two-day show is planned for a single night, the experienced
race fan knows its always a lengthy one and to plan for a long night of racing.
That's what the name of this event implies: "Speed Bowl 2006".
September
4
DuQUOIN, Ill. (Sept. 4, 2006) –
Ricky
Stenhouse Jr. accomplished what he set out to do Sunday night at the Ted Horn
100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
September
4
QUINCY, ILL. (Sept. 3, 2006) -
Mother Nature was up to her old tricks Sunday night at Quincy Raceways but with
the valiant efforts of the track crew and racers, all the scheduled racing
events were completed.
September
4
DuQUOIN, Ill. (Sept. 3, 2006) –
Tracy Hines pushed his USAC Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering
winning streak to two Sunday, defending the “Ted Horn 100” at the DuQuoin State
Fairgrounds.
September
4
EAST MOLINE, ILL (Sept. 3, 2006) -
About opening time Sunday at Quad City Speedway a light rain started, but the
fans and the racers stuck around for a great night of racing.
September
3
CRESCO, IA (Sept. 3, 2006) - Racing action for Sunday, Sept. 3, at the
Cresco (Iowa) Speedway has been cancelled due to rain. The Budweiser Labor Day
Classic featuring the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series will not be
rescheduled. However, Season Championships for four
classes -- USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Outlaw Hobbies --
has been rescheduled for next Sunday, Sept. 10. Cresco Speedway officials also
announced that USRA Modifieds will be added to next Sunday's season finale, with
drivers earning national points in the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing
Series and racing for a $1,000 top prize!
September 3
KASSON, Minn. (Sept. 3) - The races for Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Dodge County
Speedway in Kasson, Minn., have been rained out. The 5th Annual Kasson Klash is
postponed until tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 4). This event will be the fifth of 16
events in ‘The Hunt’ for the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship.
September
3
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 03, 2006) -
Late Model driver Brad Looney seemed to defy the laws of mechanics Saturday
night at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway. Looney, of Republic, won the Late Model
feature, even though part of his carburetor was detached for the majority of the
feature.
September
3
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Sept. 2, 2006) –
Terry Neal may very well have saved his best for last. In two previous Indee
Open Series victories this season, Neal won by dominating the field and also by
going from third to first in the final straightaway.
September
3
MAQUOKETA, IA. (Sept. 02, 2006) -
Saturday evening at Jackson County Speedway was the Night of Destruction Trailer
Race, but before the Trailer race hit the track it was also Cheater's Night for
five classes of race cars.
September
3
SPRING VALLEY, MINN. (Sept. 2, 2006) -
Kelly
Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, notched his 29th O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series victory of the season Saturday as he held off Mark
Noble to
with the 5th Annual Midwest Wireless Labor Day Dual at the Deer Creek Speedway
near Spring Valley, Minn.
September
3
WEBSTER CITY (Sept. 3, 2006) - Season Championship which was rained out on
Saturday September 2nd will be rescheduled to Saturday September 16th. Gates
will open at 4:30, Hot Laps 6:00pm With Racing to Follow. The Fall Challenge has
been moved from September 15th & 16th to October 6th & 7th. Friday October 6th
will be an open practice with gates opening at 5:30pm and the track opens for
practice at 6:00pm and will close at 10:00pm. Saturday October 7th gates will
open at 1:00pm, Draw will close at 3:45pm, Driver’s Meeting at 3:45pm, Hot Laps
4:00pm, Racing to follow.
September
3
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept. 2, 2006) -
The 53rd season of weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway ended Saturday night as
Jon Corbin captured the final 360 feature event.
September
3
KEOKUK
COUNTY EXPO FIGURE 8 RACE results from 9-2-06 Season Championships
September
3
HAYS, KS (Sept. 2, 2006) -
The O’Reilley NCRA 360 Sprint Car Series invaded Rolling Plains Motor Speedway
in Hays, KS, Saturday evening, September 2, with 22 of the winged warriors.
September
3
SPRING VALLEY, MINN. (Sept. 3, 2006) -
Patience paid huge dividends Saturday night for local favorite Lance Matthees in
the Midwest Wireless 50, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series-sanctioned event, here at Deer Creek Speedway.
September 3
LANSING, MINN. (Sept. 1, 2006) -
A
standing-room-only crowd was on hand to witness the long-awaited invasion of the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series at the Chateau Raceway
in Lansing, Minn., Friday night.
September
3
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 1, 2006) -
With over 115 Race teams in the pits Friday Night action was fast and furious at
the Lebanon Midway Speedway as Current Show-Me Racin Series Late model point
leader
Leslie Essary took advantage of a restart to get around leader Roger Wilson and
held off a late charge by Ken Essary in grabbing the Late Model feature win
Friday night.
September
3
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (Sept. 1, 2006) -
The final chapter for first year promoter Toby Kruse was played out on Friday
night during Larry Wollam Season Championship Night at the quarter mile raceway.
September
3
WYANDOTTE, KS (Sept. 1, 2006) -For
the past few weeks mother nature has won out. On Friday night, racing finally
returned to Lakeside Speedway. Fans and racers were treated with yet another
great event at Lakeside Speedway.
September
1
LEBANON, MO. (September 1, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway is set for another weekend of exciting racing. The
speedway will hold the first-ever Modified Fall Nationals.
September
1
ALLISON, IA (Aug. 31, 2006) -
“Anything can happen,” said Kelly Shryock prior to the kickoff of ‘The Hunt’ for
the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship on Wednesday.
August 31
ELDON, IA (Aug. 31, 2006) -
The
traditional Michael Peterson Memorial race will be run Saturday night September
9th with rain date of Sunday September 10th at the Wapello County Regional
Fairgrounds the home of the Eldon Raceway with the four weekly racing divisions
along
with the 305 wing sprints in action for there first ever appearance at the Eldon
Raceway.
August 31
WHEATLAND, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2006)
–
The brilliant lights and sprawling amenities of newly built, multi-million
dollar Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri await the arrival of truck and
tractor
pulling’s finest, when it hosts the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League on Saturday,
September 2, 2006.
August 31
MAQUOKETA, IA. (Aug. 30, 2006) -
Your
cell phone could save you money Saturday, September 9th, at the Jackson County
Speedway. I-Wireless is sponsoring the second night of the QC Dirt Classic at
the
Maquoketa track and is providing free grandstand admission to the first 200
I-Wireless customers.
August 31
QUINCY, ILL (Aug. 31, 2006) -
The Summy Tire and Auto Center Trophy Dash Finale has been added to the schedule
of events for Sunday, September 3 at Quincy Raceways.
August 31
BUENA VISTA, IA. (Aug. 30, 2006) -
The final checkered flag was waved on the 2006-racing season at the Buena Vista
Raceway on Wednesday night with as much enthusiasm and excitement that the first
green flag was waved some nineteen weeks prior.
August 31
DONNELLSON, IA (Aug. 30,
2006) -
Davenport, Iowa native Brian Harris earned his second consecutive $2,000 payday
by holding off Chris Simpson in the 4th Annual American Short Track Nationals,
presented by Fleck Sales, Pepsi of Memphis, and Ideal Ready Mix. Harris, who
currently sits second in the WDRL Polydome Late Model Series standings, drew the
pole and topped a field of 39 at the Lee County Speedway.
August 31
DECORAH, IA (Aug. 30, 2006) -
Residing
in Watertown, S.D., Jon Tesch put more miles on his tow rig than most drivers in
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series.
August 30
BLOOMFIELD, IA (Aug. 25, 2006) -
The final night of USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series was held at
the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway with 89 cars checked in for Season
Championships Night.
August 30
QUINCY, Ill. (Aug 30, 2006) –
With their regular weekly point season completed, IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers
turn their focus to the four dates remaining in the Deery Brothers Summer
Series.
August 30
ELDON, MO. (Aug. 30, 2006) -
This Saturday night Missouri race fans will get the chance to see two of the
hottest 360 Winged Sprint Car sanctions in the country.
August 30
ELDON, MO. (Aug. 30, 2006) -
After the announcement of the 1st annual “Loot at the Lake” a little over a week
ago, the response has been tremendous.
August 30
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 30, 2006) -
Action will get back underway this Friday night Sept.1 as the Show-Me Racin
Series Late Models will tackle the Midway with Series Points Race.
August 30
CEDAR FALLS, IA (Aug. 30, 2006) -
RaceRPM.com – Dirt Track Radio is preparing for a busy Labor Day Week. The
Casey's General Stores Club House will host seven nights of racing over ten
days.
August 30
SALINA, KS (Aug. 30, 2006) -
Salina Speedway in Salina, KS will play host to the O'Reilly MLRA on Saturday,
September 2, as the stretch run for the 2006 Thunder Tour is upon us.
August 29
OSKALOOSA, IA (Aug. 29, 2006) -
The
long-awaited return of the mud-slinging Late Models to the Southern Iowa
Speedway will have to wait two more weeks.
August 29
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. (Aug 29, 2006) -
Hawkeye Downs Speedway has announced start times and purses for the Barron Motor
Supply IMCA Stock Cars, Barron Motor Supply Hobby Stocks and the Sunline Hornets
portion of the 34th annual Keith Fleck Miller 100.
August 29
QUINCY, ILL (Aug 29, 2006) -
Quincy Raceways was forced to cancel the final points night of racing action for
the Budweiser IMCA Late Models on Sunday, August 27 after over an inch of rain
and the lack of good drying conditions made the track unworkable.
August 27
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 26, 2006) -
Clint Garner and Jake Peters each grabbed feature event wins in their respective
divisions at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.
August 26
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2006) -
Despite rain throughout the area that has forced several event cancellations,
Mother Nature has spared the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway and the races are a
go for tonight (Saturday, Aug. 26) in Memphis, Mo.
August 26
OSKALOOSA, Ia (Aug. 26, 2006) -
It's been
a long wait but, after a four-year hiatus and a rainout in July, the
long-awaited return of the mud-slinging Late Models comes to the Southern Iowa
Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 29, for an epic battle on the Oskaloosa, Iowa, clay.
August 26
MOBERLY, MO. (Aug. 26, 2006) -
For the 2nd consecutive week, the racing program at 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO
has been cancelled due to rain, for Saturday night, August 26, 2006.
August 26
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 26, 2006) -
Constant Rain forced cancellation Friday night of racing action at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway canceling the Aug. edition of Enduro racing and moving the
ladies powder puff back to Sept. 15th on season championship night.
August 26
DONNELLSON, IA (Aug. 25, 2006) –
A
season’s worth of dedication paid off for four drivers as they claimed their
first career track championships at the Lee County Speedway.
August 26
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug. 25, 2006) -
Hawkeye Downs Speedway held the final point races of the season on Friday night
with the “Coca-Cola Season Championships” determining who earned the points
titles in each division.
August 26
DAVENPORT, IA. (Aug. 25, 2006) -
Three racers waited until the final night of the 2006 point season to collect
their first feature win of the year at the Davenport Speedway.
August 26
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (Aug. 25, 2006) -
Friday night was truly a full night of racing memories as J & V NAPA week number
twenty roared to life at the high-banked quarter mile raceway at the
Marshalltown Speedway.
August 26
North Platte, NE (Aug. 25, 2006) -
The rain went every direction around North Platte on August 25, but very little
actually fell in the city or on Lincoln County Raceway.
August 26
RED CLOUD, NE (Aug. 25, 2006)—Rains late Friday afternoon forced track officials
at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, to postpone the season finale scheduled for
Friday, August 25. The August 25th program has been rescheduled for Sunday,
September 17, at 6:00 p.m. The make-up features from the August 18th program
will be run first, followed by a complete race program.
August 24
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Aug. 24, 2006) -
The eight race Independence Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Indee Open Series will crown its
series champions during the championship event on Saturday, September 2, at
Independence Motor Speedway.
August 24
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 24, 2006) -
Current National Sprint Tour (NST) runner-up Steve Kinser of Bloomington,
Indiana, is set to receive his 2005 North American 410 Sprint Car Poll “Driver
of the Year” and
“Team of the Year” awards this weekend at the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma,
Washington.
August 24
WHEATLAND, MO (August 23, 2006) -
Officials at the Lucas Oil Speedway are announcing an adjustment to the upcoming
event scheduled on September 3, 2006.
August 24
BUENA VISTA, IA. (Aug. 23, 2006) -
After taking one week off because of rainy weather, racing action would continue
back at the Buena Vista Raceway on a beautiful and full night of racing, this
past Wednesday night.
August 24
WYANDOTTE, KS (Aug. 24, 2006) -
For
exactly one year Modified driver, Mike Ryun, can boast that he won the '05 Tom
Karrick Modified Memorial.
August 24
OSKALOOSA, IA (Aug. 23, 2006) -
The USRA
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series was in action for another Wild, Wild
Wednesday on Kids Night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
August 23
MAQUOKETA, IA (August 22, 2006) -
Your cell phone could save you money this Saturday at the Jackson County
Speedway.
August 23
ALLISON, IA (Aug. 22, 2006) –
Three weeks was worth the wait for Kevin Kile as the late model driver drove to
his first-ever Indee Open Series late model win at Highway 3 Raceway.
August 23
McCOOL JUNCTION, NE. (Aug. 23, 2006) -
The Big Boys with the Big Toys will be returning to Junction Motor Speedway on
September 1, 2006.
August 22
WHEATLAND, MO.
“The
Flyin’ Farmer” a book about Ken Essary’s 35 year racing career was released
Saturday night Aug. 19 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
August 22
LINCOLN, NE. (Aug. 22, 2006) –
Three
IMCA divisions comprise the Friday, Sept. 1 race program at the 14th annual
Nebraska State Fair Championship special.
August 22
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 22, 2006) -
Action will be heating up again this Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway
as a 75 lap Enduro is scheduled to highlight the action packed racing events
along with the Ladies Powderpuff which is rescheduled from last week.
August 22
SEDALIA, MO. (Aug. 20, 2006) -
Terry
Phillips rolled into State Fair Speedway with one thing on his mind - collecting
the $3,000 O'Reilly MLRA winner's check and the Missouri State Championships
crown.
August 21
QUINCY, ILL. (Aug. 20, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Robbie Carter, Jarrod Richie and Steven Delonjay all earned
feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, August 20 during Yellow
Book/International Eyewear Night at the Races.
August 21
EAST MOLINE, ILL. (Aug. 20, 2006) -
It
was great to have co-announcer Shane Davis back at the Quad City Speedway Sunday
after his recent heart attack. and he was kept busy on a great night for racing.
August 21
LEXINGTON. NE. (Aug. 20, 2006) -
Despite not having a race on Dawson County Raceway in four weeks and having two
demolition derbies on it the previous two nights, the track was smooth and fast
on August 20 during the Dawson County fair.
August 21
WINSTON, MO. (Aug. 20, 2006) -
This
will be the first ever appearance for the Sprints at Winston, Mo. promoter Gene
Stigall ALONG with the fine folks from Miller Lite are helping to sponsor this
race
along with several other sponsors and it will pay $750.00 to win the 305 sprint
feature and $125.00 to start the feature Saturday Night.
August 21
HAYS, KS (Aug. 20, 2006) -
Excellent track conditions made for some exciting feature racing Sunday evening,
August 20, at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays.
August 21
HARLAN, IA (Aug 19, 2006) –
It
was Nishna Valley REC night at Shelby County Speedway Saturday, with 95 cars
joining in racing action. Two drivers, B.J. Bruck and Denny Berghahn, checked
off their second wins of the season.
August 21
WEBSTER CITY (Aug. 19, 2006) -
Saturday night at The Hamilton County Speedway offered plenty of wheel to wheel
racing action around the Historic Half Mile.
August 20
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug. 19, 2006) –
Stronghurst, Ill. veteran Randy Plath became the eighth different winner in
twelve Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders A-Mains after fending off multi-time 34
Raceway winner Matt Rogerson during the “34 Raceway 25.”
August 20
ELDON, MO. (Aug. 19, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results
August 20
MAQUOKETA, IA (Aug. 19, 2006) -
It was a beautiful evening for racing at Jackson County Speedway Saturday and
apparently a lot of racers thought so to. One Hundred and fourty-four cars
crammed the pit area and half way around the horse track.
August 20
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Aug. 19, 2006) –
One year removed from competing in a hobby stock at Farley Speedway and Dubuque
Fairgrounds Speedway, 19-year-old Luke Goedert has made a smooth transition into
the I.M.C.A. late model division at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 20
NORTON, KS (August 19) -
With only one repeat feature winner, several new faces appeared in victory lane
at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, August 19.
August 20
MALDEN, MO (Aug. 18, 2006) -
Malden Speedway Results
August 20
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Aug. 18, 2006) -
After four weeks of not having a regular race because of the Sandhills Shootout,
fair, and a rainout, the drivers and fans of Lincoln County Raceway were ready
for some racing on August 18.
August 20
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug. 18, 2006) -
Ten new inductees were added to the Hawkeye Downs “Wall of Fame’ on Friday night
while several “Wall of Fame” hopefuls visited “Coca-Cola Victory Lane” on the
second to last night of the regular season.
August 19
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 18, 2006) -
The qualifying night of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Factory Stock Fall Nationals
saw 30 Factory Stocks check in for the $2,000 to-win purse.
August 19
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (Aug. 18, 2006) -
A very busy and productive week of racing came to an end on Friday night at the
Marshalltown Speedway, as Local UAW 893 night at the races would end the weeks
racing.
August 19
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 18, 2006) -
Over 110 race teams checked into the pits for Racing action Friday night at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway as the Show-Me Racin Series Late Models made there 1st
appearance to the track an action packed event.
August 18
DECORAH, IA (Aug. 17, 2006) - The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series event slated for Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Upper Iowa Speedway in
Decorah, Iowa, was rained out. The 2nd Annual Budweiser Summer Challenge
presented by NAPA and Decorah Bank & Trust has been rescheduled for Wednesday,
Aug. 30.
August 17
Eldon, MO (August 17, 2006) -
Friday September 1st at Double X Speedway in California, MO - Saturday & Sunday
/ September 2nd & 3rd at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO. The top points earner
(using the W.O.W. points system) will earn a $500 bonus.
August 17
WEST UNION, IA (Aug. 16, 2006) –
Although it was postponed over three weeks due to rain, the Indee Open Series
event at Fayette County Raceway was definitely worth the wait.
August 17
OSKALOOSA, IA (Aug. 16, 2006) -
The
Casey`s General Store Weekly Racing Series was in action with only three regular
point night counting tonights action.
August 17
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Aug. 16, 2006) -
Ralph Capitani and the Marion County Fair Association, and Terry McCarl and Bill
McCroskey of McTwo Promotions, are pleased to announce that August 2-11 are the
dates for the 2007 Southern Iowa SprintWeek at the Knoxville Raceway and
Southern Iowa Speedway, respectively.
August 17
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug. 16, 2006) –
As the 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders season draws to a close, two drivers
will look to etch their name into the record books as “champion.” Just 26 points
separate season win-leader Matt Sutton and 2002 champ Ryan Jamison as the series
heads to 34 Raceway in W. Burlington, Iowa on Saturday, August 19.
August 17
FARLEY, IA (Aug. 16, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded the Farley
(Iowa) Speedway on Wednesday for a $2,000-to-win tilt and the final event before
the kickoff of ‘The Hunt’ for the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship.
August 16
WEST LIBERTY, IA (Aug. 15, 2006) -
The
stars and cars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
made their long-awaited debut at the West Liberty (Iowa) Raceway on Tuesday,
Aug. 15, for a $2,000-to-win battle royale at the historic Muscatine County
Fairgrounds.
August 16
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug. 15, 2006) –
Terry
Neal had never even seen Marshalltown Speedway before Tuesday evening’s Deery
Brothers Summer Series event.
August 16
ELDON, MO (Aug. 15, 2006) –
Billy Moyer’s summer slump is officially over.
August 16
SEDALIA, MO. (Aug 15, 2005) -
The
Missouri State Championships have long been the close to the ten day Missouri
State Fair and 2006 is no exception. On Sunday, August 20, the roar from the
fair will grow
louder with the sound of Modifieds, late models, and sprints cars dancing around
the historic 1/2 mile in Sedalia, MO
August 15
DES MOINES, IA (Aug, 14, 2006) –
Rob
Toland chased down Jeff Aikey to win Monday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series
feature at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway.
August 15
FARMER CITY, IL (Aug. 14, 2006) -
Billy
Moyer’s frustratingly long pursuit of a victory on the 2006 World of Outlaws
Late Model Series ended Monday night at Farmer City Raceway, where the defending
tour champion captured the Farmer City 50 to get in the win column.
August 14
WEST LIBERTY, IA (Aug. 14, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series gets back to business
this week with a full slate of action scheduled at five racetracks in five days.
August 14
RACERPM.COM (Aug. 14, 2006) -
RaceRPM.com will be trackside with IMCA and USMTS this week. The IMCA Deery
Brothers Summer Series will be the featured class on Tuesday, August 15, 2006,
and the O'Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series will be
featured the next night.
August 14
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Aug. 12, 2006) -With
the end of the 2006 racing season in sight, three of the five classes saw
drivers getting their first wins ever at 34 Raceway.
August 14
QUINCY, ILL (Aug. 13, 2006) -
Jerry Weisenberger, David Wietholder, Adam Birck and James Leffew all took
feature events wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, August 13 during Fan
Appreciation Night sponsored by Budweiser/Rinella Distributing Company.
August 14
PONTOON BEACH, IL (Aug. 13, 2006) –
The hometrack advantage paid off for Steve Sheppard Jr. Proving he knows the
fast way around Tri-City Speedway’s inner quarter-mile oval, the defending track
champion made a stirring late-race charge to capture Sunday night’s 40-lap
Mid-America Racing Series (MARS) feature.
August 14
HARLAN, IA (August 12, 2006) -
With just three nights of regular season races to go, Keith Knop and Dale Towne
squeezed in their first season wins.
August 14
FARMINGTON, Mo. (August 12, 2006) -
Mike Savage of Annapolis picked up his first Pure Street feature win of the
season Saturday night and it just happened to occur during the class' biggest
payout of the year, $1,000.
August 14
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
A beautiful evening for racing and a very fast track were the order of the day
for the 104 racers who filled the pits at West Liberty Saturday night.
August 14
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Aug. 11, 2006) -
The Casey`s General Store USRA Weekly Racing Series was in action with the four
regular classes along with the Keith`s Foods Super Late Models also running
making
for five exciting feature events and the fans being able to walk out the gate at
10:00pm and headed home.
August 13
MEMPHIS, MO (Aug. 12, 2006) -
Keith's Foods presented the O'Reilly MLRA Late Models at the Pepsi Scotland
County Speedway, with Scott Drake of Webb City, MO going home with the victory.
August 13
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Aug 13, 2006) -
Press Release from the Blackjack Brian Brown's Camp.
August 13
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
Four times in recent history, Fargo, North Dakota, sprint-car driver Donny
Schatz has had to stand on the second rung of the victory podium and listen to
someone else talk about
how it feels to win the biggest race of the year, the Knoxville Nationals at the
Knoxville Raceway.
August 13
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 12) –
Although unrelated, Steve Meyer and Bill Meyer proved to have more than their
last names in common as the pair of drivers scored feature wins at Independence
Motor Speedway.
August 13
WEBSTER CITY, IA. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
Another night of racing came to close this past Saturday night at The Hamilton
County Speedway.
August 13
CORNING, IA. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
The Chase for the Championship is getting red hot for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly
Series at the Adams County Speedway.
August 13
MOBERLY, MO. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
The August 12th's big event at 24 Raceway, the Hobby Stock Special with its 25
laps, had everything the race fan could ask for in four leader changes, only two
or three cautions and a good one-two race down to the end.
August 13
MAQUOKETA, IA. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
Saturday evening was a beautiful night for racing at Jackson County Speedway if
you stayed on the track and didn't go over the bank in a few places as there
were a few large water holes out there, as a few drivers found out.
August 13
MALDEN, MO. (Aug. 12, 2006) -
Malden Speedway Results
Results from Friday August 11 Races - GREAT NIGHT OF RACING!!!!!
August 12
DONNELLSON, IA. (Aug. 11, 2006) -
Four
different leaders took turns at the front of the Discount Tire IMCA Modified
20-lapper at the Lee County Speedway.
August 12
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 11, 2006) -
Arizona native Calvin Landis, who became a Knoxville transplant to run weekly at
the Knoxville Raceway several years ago, nearly retired from racing at the end
of last season due to lack of funding.
August 12
DAVENPORT, IA (August 11, 2006) –
The race after the Mississippi Valley Fair was hard on cars, drivers, and
tempers, Friday at the Davenport Speedway. The quickly approaching Season
Championships only added to the intensity of the evening.
August 12
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug. 11, 2006) -
Horsepower would turn to foot power during this past Friday night at the
Marshalltown Speedway as week number eighteen and the annual Cardboard Classic
races were run.
August 12
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 11, 2006) -
Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, has clinched the Cox Design Southern Iowa
SprintWeek championship and the "Mr. Sprint Car" title for 2006 with his sixth
place finish in tonight's Factory Value Parts World Challenge.
August 11
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Aug. 10, 2006) -
Louisiana's "Cajun Sensation" Jason Johnson took the $12,000 win on the second
qualifying night of the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by Super
Clean, Midwest Ford Dealers and Weld Racing. The race was contested on Thursday,
August 10.
August 11
Freeport, Ill. (Aug. 10, 2006) -
Matt Furman was not to be outdone. After Brian Harris had picked up his
first-ever WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series win a night
before in Arcadia,
Wis., Furman, of Iowa City, surprised a large crowd at Freeport Raceway Park
here Thursday night by scoring a wire-to-wire win over veteran Late Model driver
Steve Francis in the fourth annual Pretzel City Showdown.
August 11
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2006) –
It takes a special effort to run a successful dirt track. Adams County Speedway,
in Corning, Iowa (pop. 1,783), is one facility that stands out from the crowd.
August 10
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 10, 2006) -
The best of the racing season is yet to come at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
August 10
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 10, 2006) -
The Knoxville Nationals Trade Show and Fan Fair continues on Friday, August 11,
in the 4-H Show Pavilion on the Marion County Fairgrounds.
August 10
BRITT, IA. (Aug. 9, 2006) -
The 2nd
Annual Budweiser USRA Stock Car Nationals presented by Kabrick Distributing
kicked off on Wednesday with qualifying races and preliminary features for the
USRA
Stock Cars and USRA B-Modifieds at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock
County Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
August 10
BUENA VISTA, IA. (Aug. 9, 2006) -
It was back to racing as usual this past Wednesday night at the Buena Vista
Raceway as a full pit area of competitors were on hand for the Ag Partners night
at the raceway.
August 10
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 9, 2006) -
For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania's Fast Freddy Rahmer opened up the
biggest race week of the sprint-car season with a win on opening night.
August 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug. 9, 2006) –
Being in
the right place at the right time paid off to the tune of $2,000 Wednesday night
for Terry Neal.
August 9
KNOXVILLE, IA. (Aug. 9, 2006) -
Following last night’s O’Reilly Sprint Bandits-sanctioned Ultimate Challenge at
Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Billy Alley and Jason Johnson have retained
their 1-2 ranking, respectively, in the Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek
points.
August 9
OSKALOOSA, IA. (Aug. 8, 2006) -
The show that is billed as "The Ultimate Challenge" brought a field of 35
non-winged sprint cars to the Southern Iowa Speedway Tuesday.
August 8
DONNELLSON, IA (Aug. 8., 2006) - Tonight’s racing and hospitality events at the
Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa have been postponed until Wednesday,
August 30th due to rain. Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace, and Dave Despain are all
planning to attend the August 30th event.
August 8
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 8, 2006) -
Racing Fans Direct in conjunction with COX Metal and Fabrication plus Ideas &
Images, Inc will present autograph sessions on Thursday August 10th and 11th
from 3 – 4 pm in the trade show building outside of turns 3 -4.
August 8
OSKALOOSA, IA. (Aug. 7, 2006) -
Daryn
Pittman was second in the King of the Hill Challenge and then accepted the Front
Row Challenge offer to give up his front row starting position for a chance at a
much heftier payday.
August 8
ELDON, MO (Aug. 6, 2006) -
Ask Lake Ozark Speedway general manager Ed Franko about the major dirt Late
Model event his track will host on Tues., Aug. 15, and you'll get an emotional
response.
August 8
INDEPENDENCE, IA. (Aug. 7, 2006) -
Kids looking for one last night of fun before hitting the books will have their
chance during Back-to-School Night on August 19 at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 8
EAST MOLINE, ILL. (Aug 6, 2006) -
After some really heavy thunderstorms Sunday morning the Quad City Speedway got
thier entire program in Sunday evening.
August 7
FARMINGTON, MO. - (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Tommy Worley Jr. of Farmington picked up his fifth sprint car feature win of the
season Saturday night at the St. Francois County Raceway after holding off Joey
Montgomery of Fredericktown for the win.
August 7
POPLAR BLUFF, MO. - (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Chris Jones picked up the checkered flag in the UMP Late Model feature at the
Poplar Bluff Speedway Saturday night.
August 7
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 7, 2006) -
The stars and Cars of the Traveling Show-Me Racin Series Late Models will tackle
the Lebanon Midway Speedway this Friday Night.
August 7
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Three new winners were crowned at 34 Raceway last Saturday, August 5 on
Burlington Bank and Trust Night.
August 7
QUINCY, ILL (Aug. 6, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Henry DeLonjay, Adam Birck and Steven DeLonjay all picked up
feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, August 6 during one very hot
evening of racing action.
August 7
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 6, 2006) -
Chuck Swenson of Watertown, South Dakota captured the 8th annual Brodix
Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night besting a stellar
field of 65 entrants from across America. The win paid the Sunshine State native
$5,000.
August 7
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Aug. 5, 2006) -
The Nostalgia Stock Car Club of Iowa made their annual visit to West Liberty
Raceway in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Speed Club Oldtimers’ Picnic
at the fairgrounds Saturday.
August 7
RADCLIFFE, IA. (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Saturday night at The Hamilton County Speedway was sponsored by The Farmers
CO-OP of Radcliffe, IA.
August 7
ELDON, MO (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results for Saturday Aug 5th
August 7
MAQUOKETA, IA (Aug. 5, 2006) -
It was a beautiful night for race Saturday at Jackson County Speedway, after the
extreme heat of the last couple of weeks.
August 6
HARLAN, IA (Aug. 5, 2006) –
Two new drivers entered victory lane Saturday during Shelby County Chamber of
Commerce night, including local favorite Brad Madsen as well as Tim Podraza from
Carter Lake, Iowa.
August 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 5, 2006) -
Jesse Giannetto took the lead at about the half-way point and coasted to a
victory in the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday
night.
August 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2006) -
Defending “Mr. Sprint Car” Billy Alley of Lincoln, Nebraska, has a slight lead
in the 2006 edition of the Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek points after
night number three at the Knoxville Raceway.
August 6
MEMPHIS, MO (Aug. 5, 2006) -
The question going into the final night of the five day swing for the O'Reilly
Auto Parts Untied States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) was, "Who or when was
Kelly Shryock going to be beat.
August 6
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Aug. 5, 2006) –
For the third consecutive week, a first-time winner visited victory lane in the
I.M.C.A. hobby stock division at Independence Motor Speedway. Matt Brown led all
15 laps on the 3/8-mile oval to take the memorable win.
August 6
MOBERLY, MO. (Aug. 5, 2006) -
In a very lively race with 13 A-modifieds at 24 Raceway, Kevin Blackburn, a
third generation racer from Fulton, picked up his 1st feature win ever, and was
glad to do it at Moberly against some very strong competition.
August 6
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Dave Ware did something Saturday night that no driver since Terry Phillips has
been able to accomplish at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway this season.
August 6
CORNING, IA. (Aug. 5, 2006) -
It was the opening night of the Chase for the Championship for the NASCAR Dodge
Weekly Series at the Adams County Speedway.
August 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 5, 2006) -
Kaley Gharst, the 2005 Nationals Rookie of the Year, was awarded the 20-lap
feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night after the initial winner, Jeff
Mitrisin was declared to have an illegal top wing and was penalized to last
place in the race.
August 6
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Aug. 4, 2006) -
The second ever apperance at the Mountian-Dew Bloomfield Speedway for the
O`Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series with Heartland
Motrosports.Com sponsoring the racing action.
August 5
DUBUQUE, IA (Aug.05, 2006) -
The Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make its first ever visit to the Dubuque
Fairgrounds Speedway in Dubuque, IA on Tuesday Night, August 8.
August 5
DONNELLSON, IA (August 4, 2006) –
For
the first time since 2001, Jim Gillenwater found himself in victory lane at the
Lee County Speedway in his Discount Tire / Arrowhead Bowl / SJ Smith Welding /
Pierce.
August 5
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 4, 2006) -
Billy Alley 'rocked and rolled' 'em at Knoxville Raceway Friday as he soared to
a feature event win at the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals.
August 5
LEBANON, MO. (Aug. 4, 2006) -
Over 80 race teams were greeted with cooler temps and a smooth racing surface
along with the tracks final double points event of the season as 2 new winners
graced there 1st ever Midway feature wins.
August 5
RED CLOUD, NE (August 4, 2006) -
Brian Calhoon of Beloit, KS, and Fairbury’s Josh Carpenter both picked up their
first wins of the season in their respective divisions in racing action at The
Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening, August 4.
August 5
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug. 04, 2006) -
The USAC Ford Focus Midgets made their second appearance of the season at
Hawkeye Downs on Friday night and while they were light in numbers the 30-lap
feature was still exciting.
August 5
CULBERTSON, NE (Aug. 4, 2006) -
With other special racing events in the area, the car count was lower than hoped
at Culbertson Speedway, but nothing was taken away from the racing.
August 5
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug. 4, 2006) -
The final complete month of the racing season got underway on Friday night at
the Marshalltown Speedway as two new drivers would find there way to victory
lane during Hogeland Auto Plaza Kid’s Night at the races.
August 5
BLOOMFIELD, IA (Aug. 4, 2006) -
Kelly
Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, captured his record-setting 11th consecutive O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series main event Friday night at the
Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.
August 4
ALLISON, IA (August 4, 2006) -
Persistent rain showers throughout the day forced officials to pull the plug on
the August 1 Indee Open Series event at Highway 3 Raceway.
August 4
KNOXVILLE, IA. (August 3, 2006) -
Knoxville regular Johnny Anderson captured the opening night feature event of
the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night.
August 4
QUINCY, ILL (Aug. 3, 2006) -
Dennis Erb may have won the $2500 to win 30 lap main event for the Northern All
Star Late Model Feature Event but he had to have some good luck on his side to
do it.
August 4
KNOXVILLE, Ill. (Aug. 3, 2006) -
Just
like previous seasons, race fans packed the Knox County Fairgrounds grandstands
Thursday night as the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified
Touring
Series made their yearly stop at the half-mile Knoxville, Ill., oval for the 7th
Annual UPS Store Illinois Challenge.
August 3
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug. 3, 2006) -
Officials at the Lucas Oil Speedway are announcing some adjustments to the
upcoming events scheduled in August and September.
August 3
OSKALOOSA, IA (Aug. 2, 2006) -
Racing
action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was held to kickoff the month of August
with the second apperance of the O`Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring
Series
in action along with the Casey`s General Store USRA Weekly Racing Series for the
Hobby Stocks and Stock Cars trying to tame the big half-mile.
August 3
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Aug. 2, 2006) –
It took Terry Neal 12 laps to get to the front of the pack, but once he got
there, he left the field in his dust on his way to the Indee Open Series late
model win at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 2
BUENA VISTA, IA (Aug. 2, 2006) -
For the first time this season, since opening night on March 31st, rain would
cancel the scheduled week number sixteen at the Buena Vista Raceway.
August 2
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 2, 2006) -
The IndyCar® Series will make its first 2007 visit to Iowa Speedway in Newton,
Iowa, for a race at the new "Rusty Wallace Signature Series Track."
August 2
VINTON, IA (Aug. 1, 2006) -
Kelly
Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, captured his record-setting eighth straight O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series victory Tuesday night as the
Series kicked off
the
first event of a five-night, five-race, three-State swing at the Benton County
Speedway in Vinton, Iowa, for the 2nd Annual Hawkeye Classic.
August 1
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug. 1, 2006) –
IMCA
Sunoco Late Model drivers following the Deery Brothers Summer Series leave the
dirt behind for their next show, set for Wednesday, Aug. 9 on the half mile
paved oval at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids.
August 1
DES MOINES, IA (Aug. 1, 2006) –
Axle
Exchange of Des Moines, manufacturer of the Fast Shafts line of drive shafts,
has signed on as title sponsor of the special 10 car, 10 lap race for Modifieds
at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
August 1
BOONE, IA (Aug. 1, 2006) –
The
current national points leader and the defending race winner head the list of
Modified drivers elected to the field of 10 for the IMCA Fast Shafts All-Star
Invitational.
August 1
VINTON, IA (July 31) -
With 36
races already in the books this season, the rugged road warriors of the O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series are enjoying a brief summer
vacation with a season-long 10 days between the last event and the next.
July 31
EAST MOLINE, IL (July 30, 2006) -
Pole sitter, Jimmy Comins Jr took the early lead of the B Modified feature
Sunday at Quad City Speedway when the caution flew at lap two.
July 31
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (July 29, 2006)
Darin Thye won both IMCA Stock Car and IMCA Modified features, while Doug Fenton
and Chad Sovern also got repeat wins.
July 31
PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 30, 2006) -
The "Moweaqua Missile" Shannon Babb from Moweaqua, IL proved once again why he
is one of the best dirt late model drivers in the nation as he captured the
"Miller-Lite 50" Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event.
July 31
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (July 29, 2006) -
34 Raceway track owner, Johnny Johnson made the offer, and the area race fans
responded despite the extreme heat.
July 31
QUINCY, ILL (July 30, 2006) -
The extreme heat on Sunday, July 30 at Quincy Raceways did nothin to cool off
the action during Volunteer Fireman Night at the Races.
July 31
WEST LIBERTY, IA (July 29, 2006) -
Ninety-two cars checked in to the pits at West Liberty July 29 on a night that
had the devil looking for a cool spot. Trophies were sponsored by Precision
Performance.
July 31
DONIPHAN, NEB (July 30, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series celebrated it's 100th
series event Saturday night, July 22, at the annual Pump and Pantry Late Model
Nationals here at Mid-Nebraska Speedway.
July 31
RADCLIFFE, IA (July 29, 2006) -
This Saturday night at The Hamilton County Speedway was sponsored by Hy-Vee,
Thrifty White, Williams Drug and Town and County Insurance.
July 31
BRITT, IA (July 28, 2006) -
There’s
nothing better than great entertainment at a low cost. Friday night at the
Pritchard Family Auto
Stores
Hancock County Speedway that’s exactly what Fan Appreciation Night presented by
Sidetrack Lanes offered with action for the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly
Racing Series.
July 30
MEMPHIS, MO (July 29, 2006) -
Michael St. Clair picked up his first feature win in the Outlaw Hobby Stock
division at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway on Bradley Insurance and Cook's
Men Store Fan Appreciation Night.
July 30
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 29, 2006) -
Defending Knoxville Raceway track champion Kerry Madsen picked up career win
number fourteen at this central Iowa race facility as he led flag to flag in the
Selma Shell sprint car to grab a $3,000 pay day.
July 30
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 29, 2006) –
Just a few days after celebrating the birth of his new daughter, I.M.C.A. hobby
stock driver Kevin Robinson capped off his week with his first career victory at
Independence Motor Speedway.
July 30
CORNING, IA. (July 29, 2006) -
There was lots of on track action as the Coca Cola kid’s bike races ran along
with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at the Adams County Speedway.
July 30
ELDON, MO (July 29, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results for July 29th
July 30
MAQUOKETA, IA. (July 29, 2006) -
Despite the extremely hot temperatures Saturday at Jackson County Speedway the
pits were packed and so was the grandstand.
July 30
DAVENPORT, IA (July 28, 2006) –
The final race before the Mississippi Valley Fair is always a special one at the
Davenport Speedway.
July 30
LEBANON, MO. (July 29, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway isn't where Foster Landan intended to be Saturday
night.
July 30
MOBERLY, MO. (July 29, 2006) -
A very hot, sticky night greeted the fans and raceteams that came to 24 Raceway
in Moberly, MO for July 29, and the fans got all the hot action they wanted to
see at the track!
July 30
RADCLIFFE. IA. (July 27, 2006) -
Thursday night at The Hamilton County Speedway was Thursday Night Thunder
brought to you by Chalfant Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning and Bryan
Denekas of Karl Chevrolet.
July 30
BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 28, 2006) -
On the final Friday night in July, fans at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway
were treated to Fan Appreciation Night presented by Taylor Automotive and
Missouri Grain.
July 29
LEBANON, MO. (July 28, 2006) -
Despite heavy Thursday Night and Friday Morning rains,another action packed
night headlined the Lebanon Midway Speedway with 114 cars in the pits and new
faces grabbing victories.
July 29
DES MOINES, IA
(July 28, 2006) -
You can tell it’s the end regular racing season at the Iowa State Fair Speedway
when you arrive at the track and see two huge carnival rides set up in the
middle of pits.
July 29
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (July 28, 2006) -
It was a very hot summer night, as the racing month of July came to an end this
past Friday night at the Marshalltown Speedway.
July 29
PEORIA, ILL. (July 28, 2006) –
After a championship and 56 previous A-Main attempts, Ryan Jamison can now call
himself a feature winner with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders.
The Mediapolis, Iowa driver exchanged slidejobs with pole starter Chris Urish
and bolted to the $1,000 checkered flag first.
July 29
KANSAS CITY, KS. (July 28, 2006) -
When extra money is on the line, it can bring out the best in some drivers.
July 29
LAMONTE, MO. (July 28, 2006) -
Tonight was the 2nd Annual Robert Schlueter Memorial Modified Event
(unadvertised) where sponsors added monies to bring the total payout for the 25
lap modified event to over $7000.
July 29
RED CLOUD, NE (July 28, 2006) -
A large field of cars gathered at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday
evening, July 28, for the first of the 4-night ‘Thunder Series’.
July 27
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 26, 2006) -
After
over 4-1/2 inches of rain Tuesday nights at the Southern Iowa Speedway for the
2006 Southern Iowa Fair it didn`t look good for the Wednesday night program but
track
crew along with some sunshine help to dry some of the fairgrounds at let the
program go on as scheduled.
July 27
FARMER CITY, IL (July 26, 2006) –
Thunderstorms that struck following hot laps forced the postponement of
Wednesday night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at Farmer City
Raceway – the
second time this season that the tour made an unsuccessful attempt to race at
the quarter-mile fairgrounds oval.
July 26
FREEPORT, IL (July 26, 2006) -
The thunder and lightning of The World Dirt Racing League’s PolyDome Late Model
Series will storm into Freeport, IL on Thursday August 10th.
July 26
FORT DODGE, IA (July 26, 2006) –
IMCA
sanctioned Late Models will return to Mineral City Speedway at Fort Dodge to
headline the Friday, Aug. 4 race program.
July 26
LEBANON, MO. (July 26, 2006) -
Brian Birkhofer continued his recent big-show success on Tuesday night, scoring
a convincing victory in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Missouri 50’ at
Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
July 26
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 26, 2006) -
The second annual Nationals Memorial Motorcycle Ride will take place on Friday,
August 11. The ride will pay tribute to the late Kenny Weld, a four-time
Nationals champion (1964, ’65, ’72, ’73).
July 26
WEST UNION, IA (July 25, 2006) -
For the second time in as many events, rain was the victor in the Indee Open
Series.
July 26
BRITT, IA (July 25, 2006) -
It
was a night to remember at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County
Speedway Tuesday night.
July 25
MUSCATINE, IOWA (July 25, 2006) -
The
Birkhofer Racing team had a tremendous weekend, as they registered two $10,000
victories in front of the SPEED Channel cameras and an additional second place
finish in Dirt Late Model action in Iowa and Missouri.
July 25
BURLINGTON, IA (July 25, 2006) –
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders travelers will put their 360 cubic inch
power plants to the test on the tight ¼-mile Peoria Speedway on Friday, July 28.
July 24
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (July 24, 2006) -
34 Raceway, located 4 miles west of West Burlington, Iowa will celebrate its
40th year by going back in time to 1966.
July 24
LEBANON, MO. (July 24, 2006) -
The action this week at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will feature some extra
incentives.
July 24
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 24, 2006) -
The Indee Open Series event that was rained out last Wednesday, July 19, has
been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 2, at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 24
LEBANON, MO (July 24, 2006) –
How will NASCAR Nextel Cup Series veteran Kenny Schrader begin a rare off-week
for the stock car circuit?
July 24
WHEATLAND, MO (July 22, 2006) -
Coming off of an impressive win on Friday Night at Knoxville (IA) Raceway Brian
Birkhofer picked up his second $10,000 victory of the weekend on Saturday Night
as he won
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" Lucas
Oil Speedway.
July 24
POPLAR BLUFF, MO. (July 22, 2006) -
Claudie Cook of Portageville was the winner of the $1,000 Coca-Cola Super Street
feature at the Poplar Bluff Speedway Saturday night.
July 24
BELLEVILLE, ILL (July 21, 2006) -
The racing continued on Friday night despite the role that Mother Nature play
with the area for the two days prior.
July 24
QUINCY, ILL. (July 23, 2006) -
Quincy Raceways Results for July 23
July 24
WEBSTER CITY, IA. (July 22, 2006) -
Saturday night at The Hamilton County Speedway was sponsored by The Flower Cart
and the Snowmobile Club of Webster City.
July 24
MAQUOKETA, IA. (July 22, 2006) -
After a brief shower just a short time before gates opening at Jackson County
Speedway Saturday afternoon Bob Wegener put in the effort to be able to put on
the racing program
July 24
WEBSTER CITY, IA (July 23, 2006) -
Officials
from RL Promotions have announced a special weekend blowout for both fans and
drivers at four tracks in Iowa and Missouri featuring the USRA Casey’s General
Stores Weekly Racing Series.
July 23
MEMPHIS, MO (July 22, 2006) -
Gas and More Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway provided the fans with
some great two and even three wide racing in all six feature events.
July 23
HARLAN, IA (July 22, 2006) –
Drivers were locked, loaded, and ready to race for Pitts Chiropractic night at
Shelby County Speedway this Saturday with an amazing Modified feature finishing
out the night.
July 23
MALDEN, MO. (July 23, 2006) -
Malden Speedway Results for July 22
July 23
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 22, 2006) –
Although he had to endure a rain delay of two hours, it was worth the wait for
I.M.C.A. late model driver Tyler Bruening. Just after the clock moved past
midnight,
Bruening made his way to victory lane for the first time ever at Independence
Motor Speedway.
July 23
MOBERLY, MO. (July 22, 2006) -
At 24 Raceway, there was another great nite of racing for this comfortable July
22, but to kick it off, the Moberly racetrack did something of a first: Track
Chaplain C.B. Riley
performed the first ever wedding at the facility by marrying Johnna Goodman and
Jeff White.
July 23
LEBANON, MO. (July,22, 2006) -
Brad Looney decided to put one more win in the book at Lebanon I-44 Speedway
before the Tuesday night World of Outlaws show and also debuted new colors.
July 23
DONIPHAN, NEB. (July 23, 2006) -
Darren "The Thriller" Miller stormed to the advantage on the opening circuit
Saturday night and raced to an overpowering victory in the championship race at
the annual Pump and Pantry Late Model Nationals.
July 23
MALDEN, MO (July 23, 2006) -
The O'Reilly Auto Parts United Sprint Car Series Mid-South Thunder Tour will
invade Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri on Friday night July 28th for the
fourth time this season.
July 23
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 22, 2006) -
A very happy and joyful Lynton Jeffrey captured his initial 410 feature event at
Knoxville Raceway Saturday night to become one of the few to ever win here at
this historic oval. Josh Higday took the 360 feature, the 11th of his career.
July 23
NORTH PLATTE, NE (July 22, 2006) -
Twenty degrees difference in temperature makes a big difference, and it showed
at Lincoln County Raceway July 22.
July 23
OBERLIN, KS (July 22, 2006) -
Racing action returned to Oberlin (KS) Speedway Saturday evening, July 22, with
the six regular divisions in action. With the caution flag waving only 3 times
during the evening, the entire program was completed in just 2 hours.
July 22
DES MOINES, IA (July 21, 2006) -
Two weeks of hot weather broke Friday at the Iowa State Fair Speedway on the
14th night of racing with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s and a few
showers. It was a night for great racing and some big crashes.
July 22
LEBANON, MO. (July 21, 2006) -
The weather provided a cooler evening but the racing action at the
LebanonMidwaySpeedway was still hot and heavy with 80 race teams in the pits and
some new faces in the winners circle.
July 22
MLRA (July 21, 2006) -
For the
77th time in the career of the O'Reilly MLRA Terry Phillips took home the
checkered flag as the grabbed the win at Salina Highbanks Speedway on Friday
night.
July 22
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 21, 2006) -
Logan Hale of Cedar Rapids picked up his first win of the 2006 season in the
Barron Motor Supply IMCA Stock Car Feature at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Friday
night.
July 22
DONIPHAN, NE (July 21, 2006) -
After suffering through a night of frustration and disappointment at Corning,
Iowa the previous night, Kyle Berck raced to an impressive victory here Friday
night, to win the preliminary Pump and Pantry Late Model Nationals feature race,
a
WORLD Dirt Racing League sanctioned event at Mid-Nebraska Speedway.
July 22
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 21, 2006) -
The Iowa Boy, Brian Birkhofer, showed some of the best late model drivers in the
nation the fast way around the half-mile Marion County fairgrounds oval as he
captured the
Iowa Telecom Summer Classic Friday night. The win paid the Muscatine driver
$10,000.
July 22
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (July 21, 2006) -
It has been only one week since the hot weather of the Central Iowa Fair greeted
race fans last week, and for week number fifteen it will be remembered as the
night
when a light jacket would have to be brought out to keep the mid-summer chill
off the body.
July 22
McCOOK, NE (July 21, 2006) -
The air temperature was over 25 degrees cooler on July 21st at McCook Speedway
than it was just two days prior. The rain from the night before made the track
fairly tacky and assisted the racers with more than one racing groove.
July 22
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 21, 2006) -
A
packed grandstand watched 80 cars compete in the annual demolition derby as part
of the Buchanan County Fair at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 22
DAVENPORT, IA (July 21, 2006) -
Persistent rains throughout the day on Friday have washed out the stock car
racing program at the Davenport Speedway for July 21st.
July 21
CORNING, IA (July 20, 2006) -
Dave Eckrich jumped to the advantage at the drop of the green flag Thursday
night and roared to an impressive win in the Dodge Dealers 50, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event here at Adams County Speedway.
July 21
VINTON, IA (July 20, 2006) –
Patrick Flannagan didn’t go home with a blue ribbon, but nonetheless was the big
winner at the Benton County Speedway fair special.
July 21
FREDERICKTOWN, MO. (July 21, 2006) -
The Fredericktown Raceway has a new life and a new owner. John “Curley” DeBold
of Fredericktown recently purchased track and now has his eyes set on the 2007
racing season.
July 21
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 20, 2006) -
Jeremie Hedrick of Shawano, Wisconsin is $2,000 richer as a result of winning
the 15th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The race was
an IMCA sanctioned event.
July 21
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 20, 2006) -
It's been
a long wait but, after a four-year hiatus, the long-awaited return of the
mud-slinging Super Late Models comes to the Southern Iowa Speedway on Tuesday,
July 25, for an epic battle on the Oskaloosa, Iowa, clay during the Southern
Iowa Fair.
July 21
BRANDON, S.D. (July 20, 2006) -
The
debut of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series at the
historic Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D., Thursday night saw a large field
featuring the toughest Modified teams in the country.
July
20
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 20, 2006) -
The ‘Eastern Invasion’ of the Brodix Tournament of Champions continues at a
record pace as Knoxville Raceway has recently received entries from Jessica
Zemken of the Empire Super Sprints (ESS).
July 20
BRITT, IA (July 20, 2006) -
The
Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars has been a mid-summer tradition at the
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway since 1994, and will
continue for
another
installment of this timeless tradition at the Britt, Iowa, speedplant during the
annual Hancock County Fair on Tuesday, July 25.
July 20
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 19, 2006) -
Racing
action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was sponsored by Eric Palmer Night at the
races with four classes in action with the Nostalgic Stock Car Club of Iowa on
hand with cars from the 60`s and seventys and even a 57 chevy in action.
July 20
EAGLE, NEB. (July 19, 2006) -
Despite
thermostats peaking at a near-record 108 degrees Wednesday in Eagle, Neb., race
fans opted to fight fire with fire as a large crowd was on hand to witness a
full field of cars
and
sizzling on-track action as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series.
July 20
GILMAN CITY, MO. (July 19, 2006) -
Anticipation and enthusiasm continue to build as the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series readies to unveil its much anticipated, newly
revamped qualifying system.
July 19
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 19, 2006) -
The Indee Open Series event scheduled for July 19 at Independence Motor Speedway
has been postponed due to rain. The event, originally scheduled to kick off the
2006 Buchanan County Fair, will be made up on a date to be announced later.
July 19
EAST MOLINE, IL. (July 18, 2006) -
With forty-three Modifieds and twenty-eight Street Stocks on hand Tuesday for
the Rock Island County Fair races the pits were crowded and the stands were just
as crowded.
July 19
FORT DODGE, IA (July 18, 2006) -
Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, captured his 19th checkered flag of the season
Tuesday as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series visited
the Mineral
City
Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for the 2nd Annual Fort Dodge Modified Nationals.
July 18
MLRA (July 18, 2006) -
Following
a much needed week off the O'Reilly MLRA will fire things back up with a double
header weekend with events at Salina Highbanks Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway
on Friday and Saturday.
July 17
LEBANON, MO. (July 17, 2006) -
They're coming back. The World of Outlaws Dirty Dozen will be making their
second-ever appearance to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway on Tuesday, July 25.
July 17
BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 14, 2006) -
With around 2.60" of rain coming it looked like the Friday night program would
be cancelled but the sunshine help dry things out and the racing action was held
on Friday night sponsored by Davis County Savings Bank of Bloomfield.
July 17
FORT DODGE, IA (July 17, 2006) -
The
long-awaited return of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series to Fort Dodge, Iowa, is just around the corner as the rugged road
warriors visit
the
Mineral City Speedway this Tuesday, July 18, for the 2nd Annual Fort Dodge
Modified Nationals.
July 17
EAST MOLINE, IL. (July 16, 2006) -
Not all the features were filled with cautions Sunday night at Quad City
Speedway.
July 17
HARLAN, IA (July 15, 2006) -
There was extra entertainment for the race fans at Shelby County Speedway
Saturday night as it was fair night as well as the Dwight Wrich Memorial Race
for the Late Models.
July 17
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. (July 14, 2006) -
Farmers Bar and Grill night was hot outside and saw a lot of hot racing on the
track with many features starting out three and four wide throughs turns 1 and
2.
July 17
QUINCY, IL (July 16, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Brandon Lennox, Jarrod Richie and Sarah Woodhurst all took
feature event wins on Sunday, July 16 at Quincy Raceways during Rental Service
Corporation Night at the Races.
July 17
WAKEENEY, KS (July 16, 2006) -
Selden’s Nate Schaben won his second IMCA Modified feature in as many nights
with a victory at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway Sunday evening, July 16.
July 16
GILMAN CITY, MO. (July 16, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series will be back in action
this coming weekend with four consecutive nights of racing on tap in southwest
Iowa and central Nebraska.
July 16
MAQUOKETA, IA. (July 15, 2006) -
It was a warm Saturday evening at Jackson County Speedway and the racing matched
the heat. One new winner was crowned along with six repeat winners.
July 16
MEMPHIS, MO (July 15, 2006) -
RPM-Off Road Cooper Tires / Verly Gordy / Pam's Cakes Night at the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway provided the fans with some great side-by-side racing
action.
July 16
ELDON, IA. (July 15, 2006) -
Eldon
Raceway results from Saturday, July 15th
July 16
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 15, 2006) -
Skip Jackson and Johnny Anderson each took feature event wins during the annual
Marion County Fair at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.
July 16
NORTH PLATTE (July 15, 2006) -
A hot day in North Platte contributed to a dry slick Lincoln County Raceway, but
it still had two grooves, and the drivers used both of them.
July 16
INDEPENDENCE, IA. (July 15, 2006) –
After many three and four-wide battles throughout the early stages of the
I.M.C.A. stock car feature. Brian Irvine drove to his third feature win of the
season at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 16
ELDON, MO. (July 15, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results for July 15
July 16
CORNING, IA. (July 15, 2006) -
It was a very hot night for Dodge night and the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at
the Adams County Speedway, and that was just the action on the track.
July 16
MOBERLY, MO. (JULY 15) -
At 24 Raceway, Sikeston's Jerrod Hull driving his #94, for a change in an
O'Reilly Auto Parts W.O.W. race, got his 1st win ever with this group by coming
to the lead on lap 18.
July 15
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (July 15, 2006) -
34 Raceway results for Saturday night July 15
July 16
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (July 15, 2006) -
Jeremy Payne of Batesville, Ar. had reason to celebrate following his victory
Saturday night in the Modified feature at the Poplar Bluff Speedway.
July 16
NORTON, KS (July 15, 2006) -
The temperatures and racing action were both hot at Elmwood Park Speedway in
Norton, KS, Saturday evening, July 15.
July 16
FARMINGTON, Mo. (July 15, 2006) -
Jimmy Hurley of Springfield, Il. drove his #35 sprint car to victory lane
Saturday night at the St. Francois County Raceway by holding off Joey Montgomery
of Fredericktown, Mo. for the win.
July 16
HAYS, KS (July 15, 2005) -
Another huge crowd was in attendance at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays
Saturday evening, July 15, for the opening night of the Ellis County Fair. And
race fans were treated to
the TORA (Topless Outlaw Racing Association) Late Models and URSS (United Rebel
Sprint Series) 305 Sprint Cars, along with the Bombers and the Econos.
July 15
DONNELLSON, IA. (July 14, 2006) -
For the second week in a row, Jeff Mueller waltzed his Hot Toddie’s Bar & Grill
/ Hawkeye Pizza / PRC / Regal into victory lane in the Budweiser IMCA Stock Car
feature at the Lee County Speedway.
July 15
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 14, 2006) -
Griffin McGrath of Cedar Rapids picked up his second win of the 2006 campaign
Friday night, holding off a determined Arlo Becker to win the “Mike McGrath Auto
Center 50” for the Miller Time Modifieds at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.
July 15
HARLAN, IA (July 12, 2006) -
The IMCA Deery Brothers touring late-models made their first appearance ever in
20 years in Harlan, IA at the Shelby County Speedway on Wed., July 12 during the
Shelby County Fair.
July 15
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 14, 2006) -
With the view of the Carnival Midway as a backdrop, during the Central Iowa
Fair, week number fourteen roared to life on Friday night at the Marshalltown
Speedway.
July 15
RED CLOUD, NE (July 14, 2006) -Victory
lane saw all familiar faces at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening,
July 14.
July 15
DAVENPORT, IA. (July 14, 2006) –
For the third straight week at Davenport Speedway, it was a new face in the
winner's circle following the IMCA late model feature.
July 15
KANSAS CITY, KS (July 14, 2006) -
Thompkins Industry Night at the races worried some of the Lakeside faithfully.
July 15
CULBERTSON, NE (July 14, 2006) -
July 14 was Fan Appreciaton Night at Culbertson Speedway, and many drivers
donated shirts and souvenirs to the large box of giveaways.
July 14
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (July 13, 2006) -
Mother Nature released her fury on the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway after
the four qualifying Heat Races had been run during Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invader competition at the Davis County Fair.
July 14
CRESCO, IA. (July 13, 2006) -
Seven-time defending O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
national champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, scored a dominating victory
Thursday at the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway for the 2nd Annual Featherlite Cresco
Clash.
July 14
CRESCO, IA. (July 13, 2006) -
Seven-time defending O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
national champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, scored a dominating victory
Thursday at the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway for the 2nd Annual Featherlite Cresco
Clash.
July 14
QUINCY, IL. (July 13, 2006) -
Mother Nature was up to no good at Quincy Raceways for the UMP Summer Nationals
event on Thursday, July 13.
July 13
FARMINGTON, MO. - (July 12, 2006) -
Terry English made his visit to the St. Francois County Raceway an enjoyable one
Wednesday night as he won the special UMP Late Model feature.
July 13
HARLAN, Iowa (July 12) –
The first Deery Brothers Summer Series event held at Shelby County Speedway saw
all-time tour wins leader Jeff Aikey add another victory to his list of IMCA
Sunoco Late Model accomplishments.
July 13
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 12, 2006) -
Racing
action was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for Wild, Wild
Wednesday sponsored by the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce featuring the USRA
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series with three classes in action.
July 13
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (July 12, 2006) –
Shannon Babb put himself on the brink of a second consecutive UMP
Summernationals title, winning Wednesday night’s 40-lap tour event at 34
Raceway.
July 13
KASSON, MN. (July 12, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded the Dodge
County Speedway in Kasson, Minn., Wednesday with the invading Modified masters
looking
to get
out of Dodge with the bulk of the prize money up for grabs in the 5th Annual
Dodge County Shootout.
July 12
EAGLE, NE.. (July 12, 2006) -
The
historic high-banked 1/3-mile oval near Eagle, Neb., is gearing up for a
thrilling night of action and the biggest Modified show ever to hit the Eagle
Raceway as O’Reilly Auto
Parts
presents Modified Madness and the debut of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series on Wednesday, July 19.
July 12
MOBERLY, MO. (July 12, 2006) -
After chasing his dream for 20 years, Moberly's Danny Lorton could join
Columbia's Carl Edwards on the NASCAR circuit.
July 12
BURLINGTON, IA. (July 12, 2006) -
The final mid-Summer County Fair stop of the 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invaders trail rolls into the Davis County Fair at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
Speedway on Thursday, July 13th.
July 12
LEBANON, MO. (July 12, 2006) -
The Mid America Racing Series will make its second appearance to the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway this Saturday night.
July 12
CRESCO, IA (July 12, 2006) -
This
Thursday night, July 13, will be the final appearance of the 2006 racing season
for the O'Reilly Auto Parts United states Modified Touring Series at the Cresco
Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.
July 12
McCOOK, NE. (July 12, 2006) -
While patrons of the Red Willow County Fair “Catch a Fast Ride,” racers at
McCook Speedway will hope they have a fast ride at the fair race on Thursday,
July 27, beginning at 7:30 PM Central Time.
July 12
QUINCY, IL (July 12, 2006) -
Budweiser, The Rinella Co, & Quincy Raceways are pleased to announce Budfest
returning to Quincy Il. A full night of entertainment scheduled for Saturday
August 5th, 2006, including two stages for non-stop music.
July 12
VINTON, IA (July 11, 2006) –
Blue ribbon caliber racers in four IMCA divisions will take to the track during
the July 20 fair special at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton.
July 12
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 11, 2006) –
IMCA Modifieds will be joined by Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for the 15th
annual Harris Clash, set for Thursday, July 20 at Knoxville Raceway.
July 11
QUINCY. IL (July 11) -
Quincy Raceways has been trying for years to get a UMP Summer Nationals race
date and July 13, 2006 is the day those efforts will pay off as the Summer
Nationals will appear for the first ever at the quarter mile bull ring in
Quincy, Illinois.
July 11
CALIFORNIA, MO. (July 9, 2006) -
At mid-point of the season Double-X Speedway continues to add new competitors.
‘Sunday Night Thunder’ night saw six new race teams make their voyage toward the
checkered flag.
July 10
MEMPHIS, MO (July 10, 2006) -
The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway is second to non e when it comes to racing.
July 10
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (July 8, 2006) -
Chris Jones of Neelyville was the winner of the UMP Late Model feature at the
Poplar Bluff Speedway Saturday night.
July 10
BURLINGTON, IA (July 8, 2006) -
Racing action continues at 34 Raceway during its 40th celebration year with two
drivers getting their first wins this season at the 3/8 mile.
July 10
QUINCY, IL (July 9, 2006) -
Terry Gallaher made a statement in winning the Budweiser IMCA Late Model feature
event Sunday night at Quincy Raceways.
July 10
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. (July 7, 2006) -
Stitches & Cream Night at CJ Raceway saw Tom Darbyshire pick up the late model
feature win in just his second appearance there this year.
July 10
ELDON, MO (July 8, 2006) -
Jeff Taylor made his trip up from Arkansas a fruitful one as he held on to take
the 40 lap O'Reilly MLRA feature event at Lake Ozark Speedway, in Eldon, MO, on
Saturday night.
July 9
HARLAN, IA (July 8, 2006) –
Local favorite, Galen Grabill, also known as the "Flyin’ Farmer", achieved his
first win of the season Saturday night. This broke Matt McAtee’s streak in the
ProAms, but Todd
Cooney continued his in the Late Models to total his fourth win in a row at the
track.
July 9
LEBANON, MO (July 8, 2006 -
It's become a race to see who can unseat Late Model king Brad Looney at the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway. But it was a race that only Looney won on Saturday night,
bringing in his eighth speedway victory of the season.
July 9
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 8, 2006) –
Two veteran drivers each in search of their first win of the season put on an
exciting show in the I.M.C.A. modified division at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 9
MEMPHIS, MO (July 8, 2006) -
RaceMart Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway saw six drivers take home
repeat wins, while one driver claimed his first of the season at Memphis.
July 9
PEVELY, MO (July 8, 2006) –
Brooke Tattnell picked up his 3rd World of Outlaws feature of 2006 on the short
bullring known as I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO.
July 9
CORNING, IA (July 8, 2006) -
Saturday night was Okey Vernon First National Bank night for the NASCAR Dodge
Weekly Series at the Adams County Speedway.
July 9
MOBERLY, MO. (July 8, 2006) -
Vance Wilson achieved his career win No. 100 at 24 Raceway last night on July 8
over a pretty good group of competitors.
July 9
MAQUOKETA, IA. (July 8, 2006) -
Even with some very light sprinkles off and on as the Saturday night program
went on Jackson County Speedway got in one heck of a show.
July 9
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 8, 2006) -
Twin Features night at Knoxville Raceway saw Brian Brown, Brent Antill, Josh
Higday and Jeff Mitrisin all become victors at this central Iowa county
fairgrounds Saturday night.
July 9
NORTH PLATTE, NE. (July 8, 2006) -
A big crowd showed up for the Colorado Late Model Association Topless race at
Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte on July 8.
July 9
NORTON, KS (July 8, 2006) -
Brice Riley of Indianola, NE, and Norton’s Kelly Karnopp finally drove their way
into victory lane for the first time this season at Elmwood Park Speedway in
Norton, KS, Saturday evening, July 8.
July 8
BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 7, 2006) -
The Casey`s General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series continued with night number
thirteen at the always exciting Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway with five
classes in action.
July 8
MALDEN, MO. (July 7, 2006) -
Friday Night Malden Speedway Results
July 8
DONNELLSON, IA. (July 7, 2006) –
Current Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders points leader Matt Sutton was credited
with his third win of the season during Lee County Fair action, but it was mixed
emotions for the
Macomb, Ill. driver. Rager Phillips crossed the finish line first, but failed
post-race inspection, handing the win to Sutton.
July 8
WHEATLAND, MO. (July 7, 2006) -
With 28 Show-Me Racin Series Late Models on hand for the first of two races at
the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" on Friday Night, July 7th, the stage was set for
another great night of racing.
July 8
LEBANON, MO. (July 7, 2006) -
With 80 race teams in the pits action was fast and close at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway Friday Night as 2 new winner claimed feature events.
July 8
DAVENPORT, IA (July 7, 2006) –
One week after Mike Cothron ended a three-year winless streak at Davenport
Speedway, it was Fred Remley's turn to revisit victory lane.
July 8
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 7, 2006) -
Brian Franks of Central City picked up his first victory of the season in
thrilling fashion Friday night, leading the Budweiser Sportsman 50 from start to
finish.
July 8
DES MOINES, IA (July 7, 2006) -
Friday was another beautiful summer evening at the Iowa State Fair Speedway with
some very competitive racing and a major lap one crash.
July 8
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (July 7, 2006) -
Week number thirteen roared to life this past Friday night at the Marshalltown
Speedway with another action packed night of close racing action.
July 8
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 7, 2006) -
History will be made on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, July 20-21-22, as Knoxville
Raceway, for the first time ever, will host modifieds, late models, and sprint
cars on
three consecutive nights as part of a new 3-D promotion (“Dirt, Dogs and
Drinks”).
July 8
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 7, 2006) -
Two-time champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, and event rookie Chris
Schmelzle of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, have become the latest entrants
for the
$10,000-to-win Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway on
Friday, August 11.
July 6
BUENA VISTA, IA. (July 5, 2006) -
It was a moving beginning to the Kyle Sutter Memorial night at the Buena Vista
Raceway this past Wednesday night as Sergeant Rod Walters with the Iowa Army
National led a very moving opening ceremony with the releasing of white balloons
and the playing of taps.
July 6
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia (July 6, 2006) -
The Deery Brothers Summer Series makes a much anticipated return to Marshalltown
Speedway, before making its first ever visit to Shelby County Speedway at Harlan
in midweek doubleheader action Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12.
July 6
LEBANON, MO. (July 6, 2006) -
The staff at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will be extra busy the next 2 weeks on
the Friday Night racing shows.
July 6
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 4, 2006) -
The
seveneth and final night of the Casey`s General Stores Great American Hobby
Stock and Stock Car traveling series wrapped up at the place where it all
started the big half-mile at the Southern Iowa Speedway
July 6
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 3, 2006) -
Racing
returned for night number six of the seven day stock car and hobby stock
traveling series sponsored by Greiner Buildings of Washington.
July 4
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (July 3, 2006) –
Sikeston, Missouri pilot Jerrod Hull worked the hammer-down 3/8-mile at 34
Raceway to perfection and claimed his second win of 2006 in his H&H Enterprises
/
Midland Performance / Red Brick Transportation / Avenger / Wesmar. The victory
was Hull’s tenth Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader A-Feature win of his career,
tops among all drivers.
July 4
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 3, 2006)
After putting on an impressive driving display on the track, Terry Neal got to
sit back, relax and enjoy the fireworks decorating the sky above Independence
Motor Speedway.
July 4
WHEATLAND, Mo. (July 3, 2006) -
With the
best of the best in Modified racing invading the Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Mo., this past weekend, seven-time defending O’Reilly Auto Parts
United States Modified Touring Series national champ Kelly Shryock set
himself
apart from the field with a steamroller of domination that solidly positioned
himself as the best Modified pilot in America.
July 4
DAVENPORT, Ia (July 3, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event scheduled for
Friday evening here at Davenport Speedway was canceled because of rain.
July 4
ELDON, MO. (July 1, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results July 1
July 3
EAST MOLINE, IL (July 2, 2006) -
Sunday at Quad City Speedway the racing action matched the temperature--HOT.
July 3
QUINCY, IL (July 2, 2006) -
Jeff Aikey took home the $3000 winners check from the Independence Holiday
Special for the Budweiser IMCA Late Models Sunday night at Quincy Raceways but
it was not an easy thing to accomplish for the Waterloo, Ia. hot shoe.
July 3
WEST LIBERTY, IA (July 1, 2006) -
First race of the night at the West Liberty Raceway was the QCSA Auto Auction
Hornets. Jeff Miller and Josh Franklin would battle for the early race lead when
the green flag flew.
July 3
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 1, 2006) –
After three consecutive rain-outs, racing action resumed at Independence Motor
Speedway in front of a packed house and 120 cars signed in to the pit area.
July 2
MEMPHIS, MO (July 1, 2006) -
The fourth leg of the USRA Casey's General Stores Shootout was held at the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway on Saturday, with J's Foods sponsoring the big event.
July 2
HARLAN, Ia (July 1, 2006) –
Todd Cooney and Matt McAtee are on a roll at Shelby County Speedway, each
collecting their third win in a row for Big House Sports Bar and Grill night at
Shelby County Speedway.
July 2
MOBERLY, MO. (July 1, 2006) -
With a professional grade of a fireworks show ending the evening, Vance Wilson
once again came away with a win in the final race of the night, this time in the
annual A-modified "Firecracker Forty" at 24 Raceway, netting him the $1000
prize.
July 2
WEST UNION, IA (July 2, 2006) -
Brady Smith grabbed the lead from polesitter Chad Simpson on lap 14 Saturday
night and cruised to a comfortable win in the Echo Valley 50, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event, here at Echo Valley Speedway.
July 2
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (July 1, 2006) -
Results Make up Features and weekly night's events from 34 Raceway
July 2
KNOXVILLE, IA. (July 1, 2006) -
Nebraska's Billy Alley and South Dakota's Jake Peters each captured feature
events Saturday night as Knoxville Raceway moved its 2006 season into the month
of July.
July 2
ELDON, IA. (July 1, 2006) -
Eldon
Raceway results from Saturday, July 1st
July 2
NORTH PLATTE, NE (July 1, 2006) -
The humidity was high at Lincoln County Raceway on July 1, and so was the
quality of racing.
July 2
MAQUOKETA, IA. (July 1, 2006) -
With a great crowd and one hundred and three race cars registered into the
speedway Jackson County got off to a great start Saturday evening.
July 2
CORNING, IA (July 1, 2006) -
The half way point of the season has been reached for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly
Series at the Adams County Speedway.
July 1
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 1, 2006) -
The 20th annual Knoxville Nationals Trade Show & Fan Fair, August 9-12,
continues to take shape as both Hawkeye Racing News and Australia’s Premier
Speedway/Great Ocean Road have signed exhibitor agreements this week.
July 1
LEBANON, Mo. (June 30, 2006) -
With 80 race teams checked into the pits Friday night and a capacity crowd
watching, the action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway provided foreworks on the
track as well as
the fireworks show during the intermission break as Energy Companies of Lebanon
sponsored the funfilled evening.
July 1
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 30, 2006) –
In
one of the best races of 2006 at the Lee County Speedway, Jeff Mueller became
the first driver other than John Oliver, Jr. or Ryan Meyer to claim a Budweiser
IMCA Stock Car feature win.
July 1
BLOOMFIELD, IA (June 30, 2006) -
The month of June came to a end with a bang and getting ready for the month of
July with fans having the opportunity to see five classes of action with two
special big money
classes in action sponsored by Troy Elevator and Stop-N-Go Drive Thru night at
the races.
July 1
BURLINGTON, Ia (July 1, 2006) –
A pair of $1,000 to win Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders events will highlight
the Independence Day holiday, as the series heads to 34 Raceway on Monday, July
3rd, and the inaugural visit to West Liberty Raceway on July 4th.
July 1
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 1, 2006) -
The 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford
Dealers, is less than six weeks away and all the top teams in winged
410-cubic-inch sprint car racing have entered the $140,000-to-win “Grand Daddy
of Them All”.
July 1
DES MOINES, IA.
(June 30, 2006) -
Friday night racing provided a great start to an extended holiday weekend with
great racing and beautiful weather at the Iowa State Fair Speedway. Randy Killen
won
the IMCA stock car main for the third week in a row and Todd Cooney did the same
in his IMCA late model.
July 1
MEMPHIS, MO. (July 1, 2006) - July 1, a
stop at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., is on the agenda
with $1,000 top prize for the USRA Stock Cars and $400 up for grabs in the USRA
Hobby Stock feature. This show will also feature the Bentz GM County USRA
Modifieds, Advance Trading USRA B-Mods, Outlaws Hobbies and Hornets.
July 1
DAVENPORT, IA (June 30, 2006) –
Veteran late model driver Mike Cothron ended the longest dry spell of his racing
career Friday at the Davenport Speedway. Cothron's 4th of July celebration
started early as he won the 25-lap IMCA late feature, his first win in three
years.
July 1
LaMONTE, MO. (June 30, 2006) -
L A Raceway Results
July 1
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (June 30, 2006) -
The incredible month of June came to an end on Friday night at the Marshalltown
Speedway after three nights of racing action this week.
June
30
WHEATLAND, MO (June 30, 2006) -
Officials and management at the Lucas Oil Speedway are primed and ready for
the 1st Annual “Diamond of Dirt Track” Nationals. One of the biggest special
events on the
Lucas Oil Speedway 2006 schedule, will start on Saturday night July 1st and
run through Monday night July 3rd.
June 29
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (June 29, 2006)
One driver will go home with sole possession of first place in the point
standings, when the Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to Independence Motor
Speedway on Monday, July 3.
June 29
QUINCY, IL (June 29, 2006) -
Quincy Raceways will be celebrating the holiday weekend in style this Sunday,
July 2 with several special events on tap for the evening.
June 29
BUENA VISTA, IA. (June 28, 2006) -
It was a beautiful week for number twelve on Wednesday night during a KCHE night
at the Buena Vista Raceway. Eighty-three race teams and crews filled the pit
area as
race fans from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii were on hand to cheer on their
favorite drivers.
June 29
OSKALOOSA, IA (June 28, 2006) -
The first
of seven straight nights of racing for the USRA Stock Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks
kicked off at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Wednesday, with the
USRA Stock Car Shootout presented by DRS Transport of Oskaloosa.
June 29
DONNELLSON, IA (June 28, 2006) -
Matt Sutton became the first repeat winner on the 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invaders tour after charging from thirteenth to win the Olson Bros. Custom Shop
/
Budweiser 25 at the Lee County Speedway. Sutton took advantage of Larry Ball,
Jr.’s mishap with two laps remaining.
June 29
LEBANON, MO. (June 28, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway will once again host the area’s largest fireworks
display on Saturday in honor of Independence Day.
June 29
O'REILLY MLRA (June 28, 2006) -
The July
4th weekend is rapidly approaching and the drivers and crews of the O'Reilly
MLRA are preparing for two big nights of action at Outlaw Motor Speedway, in
Muskogee, OK, and then Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
June 27
BURLINGTON, IA (June 27, 2006) –
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will kick off a busy Independence Day
holiday with the third 2006 visit to the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson,
Iowa.
June 26
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 26, 2006) -
Seven
straight spectacular days of racing are on tap for the USRA Stock Cars and USRA
Hobby Stocks this week as the Casey's General Stores USRA Stock Car
Shootout
blazes through Iowa and Missouri with more than $60,000 in purse and points
funds up for grabs for the Midwest's hottest full-fendered racers.
June 26
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 25, 2006) -
A crowd of over 2500 fans watched as 110 competitors raced for starting spots in
the A Features during the first night of weekly racing at the Lucas Oil
Speedway.
June 26
EAST MOLINE, IL (June 25, 2006) -
Despite ominous clouds roaming around the area Quad City Speedway got the entire
J & J Steel Front Row Challenge Mid-Season Championships program in.
June 26
MOBERLY, MO. (June 24, 2006) -
It was a beautiful evening for racing at Moberly's 24 Raceway. Everyone seemed
to be happy and excited to
watch 112 race cars "show their stuff"! There was a lot of racing action to
entertain the crowd throughout the night until the races concluded around 11:00
pm.
June 26
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (June 24, 2006) -
For the second straight week 34 Raceway officials and drivers were on fast mode
trying to get in the nights racing action in before the rains came.
June 26
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. (June 23, 2006) -
Friday, June 23, 2006 was the Evan Massey Memorial Race at the CJ Raceway with
trophies, an extra $100 for the hobby stock winner, and treats for the kids.
June 26
FAIRFIELD, IA. (June 26, 2006) -
"I just want to
race." That's Jeremy Miller's attitude. "If it's a Hooters Pro Cup car, a late
model at Hawkeye Downs or a dirt modified on the USMTS series, whatever."
June 26
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (June 26, 2006) -
The cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series
are poised for three exciting nights of series racing over the Independence Day
holiday weekend.
June 26
QUINCY, IL (June 25, 2006) -
The line up for the Budweiser IMCA Late Model Mid Season Championship feature
event found Lonnie Bailey and Mark Burgtorf drawing the front row spots.
June 24
HARLAN, IA (June 24, 2006) –
Experience paved the way for the drivers at the Shelby County Speedway. The
perfect racing evening sponsored by Swanson Automotive observed strong repeat
winners
Todd Cooney, Jeff Stephens, David Smith, Matt McAtee, Donovan Smith, and Andrew
Hicks travel to victory lane.
June 25
BURLINGTON, IA. (June 26, 2006) -
34 Raceway Results from June 26
June 25
INDEPENDENCE, IA (June 24, 2006) -
For the third consecutive week the racing program at Independence Motor Speedway
fell to the wrath of Mother Nature. The June 24 Budweiser Mid-Season
Championships have been rescheduled for next week.
June 24
LEBANON, MO. (June 23, 2006) -
Fast paced racing racing and New winners highlighted the racing card Friday
night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as over 100 car checked into the pits.
June 24
BLOOMFIELD, IA (June 23, 2006) -
A beautiful evening for the second part of the season with night number eleven
was held at the Mountain-dew Bloomfield Speedway sponsored by Karr Collision
Center of Bloomfield and Elmer Wood Co. of Moulton with seventy-four cars
checked in for action, this made for some very exciting racing action in all
four classes.
June 24
DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 23, 2006) –
Darin
Thye started his Costello’s / Ewing Trucking / Pierce on pole and led all 20
laps of the Discount Tire IMCA Modified Main.
June 24
DONNELLSON, IA (June 24, 2006)
IMCA Modified weekly shows at Lee County Speedway, 34 Raceway and Quincy, Ill.,
Raceway June 30-July 2 have been combined into a mini tour for the class,
complete with a $1,400 point fund for the top five drivers competing all three
nights.
June 24
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 24)
Five points races for IMCA's Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division have been
added to the early summer calendar.
June 24
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (June 23, 2006) -
The second half of the 2006 race season roared to life on Friday night at the
Marshalltown Speedway welcoming the Nobel Family Reunion to the speedway again
this year.
June 24
DES MOINES, IA
(JUNE 23, 2006) -
A gorgeous Friday evening greeted the drivers and fans at the Iowa State Fair
Speedway. It was a night where every feature winner had previously won at the
track this year.
June 24
MCCOOK, NE. (June 23, 2006) -
The weather was much more suitable for racing on June 23 at McCook Speedway than
the previous weekend, and the racers came out to put on a show.
June 24
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 23, 2006) -
Joey Saldana drove the Kahne-Curb JEI to a convincing preliminary victory during
the World of Outlaws (WoO) Knoxville Summer Meet at Knoxville Raceway Friday
night. The win was Saldana's fourth win here and paid the Indiana driver $5,000
for his efforts.
June 24
DAVENPORT, IA (June 23, 2006) –
The onset of Mid-Season at the Davenport Speedway only raised the intensity of
the racing action on the quarter-mile oval. The result was a night of thrills,
spills and close finishes.
June 24
RED CLOUD, NE (June 23, 2006) -Superior’s
Jon Thompson and the team of Adam Sidlo & E.J. Kothe of Hastings picked up the
fifth win of the season in their respective divisions at The Speed Bowl in Red
Cloud, NE, Friday evening, June 23.
June 24
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June, 23, 2006) -
Hawkeye Downs Speedway marked the halfway point of the season Friday night with
a features only program to determine midseason champions in all divisions.
June 23
CORNING, IA (June 22, 2006) -
Kelly
Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, turned in his second dominating performance in as many
nights Thursday with a victory in the 2nd Annual Corning Shootout at the Adams
County Speedway in Corning, Iowa.
June 22
PEORIA IL. (June 22, 2006) -
The
UMP Summer Nationals is a month-long test of endurance for dirt late model
racers. With 27 events in 31 days at different tracks each night throughout the
Midwest, there is little room for error.
June 22
BURLINGTON, IA. (June 22, 2006) –
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders race scheduled for Saturday, July 1st at
Lincoln Speedway has been cancelled by the promoters.
June 22
CRESCO, Iowa (June 21, 2006) -
Seven-time defending national champion Kelly Shryock scored a dominating victory
Sunday as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded
the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway for the 2nd Annual Howard County Fair Summer Classic.
June 22
ELDON, MO. (June 22, 2006) -
The best freestyle motocross dirt jumpers in the world blast into Lake Ozark,
MO. Sunday, July 2 at the Lake Ozarks Speedway for the Boost Mobile
FreestyleMx.com Tour Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink
June 22
BATESVILLE, AR (June 22, 2006) -
The Mid America Racing Series (M.A.R.S.) versus Midwest Late Model Racing
Association (M.L.R.A.) event that was rained out on Saturday, June 17th at Lake
Ozark Speedway in Lake Ozark, Missouri has been rescheduled for Saturday, July
8th.
June 22
BUENA VISTA, IA. (June 21, 2006) -
The second half of the 2006 racing season started on Wednesday night at the
Buena Vista Raceway with the first full day of summer greeting the race fans,
during Larson Oil Night.
June 22
CORNING, IA (June 21, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Series rolls into the Adams County
Speedway this Thursday, and Short Track Network (STN) will be covering all the
fast action at the Corning, Iowa, speedplant for their Midwest Speed Zone show.
June 22
WEBSTER CITY, IA (June 21, 2006)
Toland won Wednesday night's Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Hamilton
County Speedway after making up ground on DeFrance with help from lapped
traffic.
June 22
OSKALOOSA, IA (June 21, 2006) -
The first
day of summer was a mix of just about everything you could imagine from hot
temperatures to thunderstorms early in the morning dropping around a half-inch
of rain
in
Oskaloosa, Iowa, but the sun came out and racing action was held with the USRA
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series.
June 21
MEMPHIS, MO (June 20, 2006) –
“The Magician” Jeff Mitrisin drove his Wares-Harrison Motorsports / Mitrisin
Motors / Eagle to a straightaway lead at times in the Prim Rose Realty /
Eggleston Bookkeeping 25 at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway.
June 21
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 21, 2006) -
This Friday night, June 23 officially marks the halfway point of the 2006 season
at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Zimmerman Ford and Mediacom will present racing in
all six divisions.
June
21
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 21, 2006) -
This Friday night, June 23 officially marks the halfway point of the 2006
season at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Zimmerman Ford and Mediacom will present
racing in all six divisions.
June 21
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 20,
2006) -
As the heat of summer approaches, more than 1,000 drivers are engaged in the
battle for the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Series national championship,
with title chases heating up in all four USRA-sanctioned classes.
June 21
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 20, 2006) –
Two
brothers from Omaha, Neb. – both former national champions in the NASCAR Dodge
Weekly Series – lead this week’s standings in Division II. Joe Kosiski retained
first
place, which he has held for four consecutive weeks, while Ed Kosiski moved into
second in the rankings.
June 21
ALLISON, IA (June 20, 2006) -
Mark
Noble returned to the winners circle Tuesday, capturing the O’Reilly Auto Parts
United States Modified Touring Series main event at the Highway 3 Raceway in
Allison, Iowa.
June 21
CAMARGO, IL (June 20, 2006) –
The
24th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek – Established in 1983 as The Original Sprint
Speedweek – has become an American Tradition in 410 winged sprint car racing.
June 19
FAIRFIELD, IA. (June 17, 2006) -
The Jeremy Miller Racing team was glad it was time for the Aaron's 212 at
O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
June 19
EAST MOLINE, IL. (June 18, 2006) -
It was a beautiful afternoon Sunday, Father's Day at Quad City Speedway and
stayed that way for the evening race prgram with a good crowd and some really
great racing.
June 19
MONETT, Mo. (June 18, 2006) -
Jason
Hughes of Colcord, Okla., put a stop to Kelly Shryock's onslaught Sunday night
before a packed grandstand at the Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo.
June 19
CRESCO, Iowa (June 18, 2006) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued at the Cresco
Speedway on Sunday, June 18, featuring the biggest car count of the season with
104 drivers signed to
do battle before a jam-packed grandstand of fans in attendance to witness it all
on Waukon Powersports Night.
June 19
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (June 17, 2006) -
Saturday night's results from 34 Raceway.
June 19
MOBERLY, Mo. (June 17, 2006) -
Moberly's 24 Raceway recently experienced a little bit of the unpredictable June
weather.
June 19
QUINCY, IL. (June 18, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Brandon Lennox, Jerry Jansen and Steven DeLonjay all scored
feature event wins Sunday, June 18 at Quincy Raceways during Miller Lite/Mississippi
Belle Distributing Father’s Night at the Races.
June 19
LEXINGTON, NE (June 18, 2006) -
Since Dawson County Raceway took a week off, the drivers and fans produced twice
the wildness to make up for it. A mud hole in corner one and Runza Rex added to
the excitement as well.
June 19
BURLINGTON, IA (June 18, 2006) –
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will make their first County Fair stop of
2006 as the 360 Winged Warriors headline Memphis, Missouri’s Scotland County
Fair on Tuesday, June 20th.
June 19
WEBSTER CITY, IA. (June 17, 2006) -
The Hamilton County Speedway sprung back into action this Saturday night for
another night of high flying excitement.
June 19
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (June 16, 2006) -
The weekly racing action in the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
resumed on Friday night at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway with four
classes in action.
June 18
MEMPHIS, MO (June 17, 2006) -
The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway once again provided the fans with some great
side-by-side racing action, as three drivers earned their first feature wins of
the season at the speedway.
June 18
MONETT, Mo. (June 17, 2006) -
Saturday
night's scheduled O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
event at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway was rained out. Tomorrow (Sunday, June 18),
the O’Reilly
USMTS
returns for their second and final visit of the season to the Monett Speedway in
Monett, Mo.
June 18
KNOXVILLE, Ia - (June 17, 2006) -
The veteran Danny Lasoski and the rookie Dustin Linquist each captured
Mid-Season Championship Features at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during
Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Weekend.
June 18
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (June 17, 2006) -
Todd Dee of Leadwood, Mo. was flawless in his performance during the Driver's
Seat's "Buggy Nationals" at Big River Sand Drags Saturday night.
June 18
MAQUAKETA, Ia. (June 17, 2006) -
The pit area was packed Saturday night at Jackson County Speedway even with some
dark clouds and lightning in the distance.
June 18
HARLAN, Iowa (June 17, 2006) –
With light rain falling throughout the features, Shelby County Speedway luckily
completed a full night of races before the thunderstorms rolled in later that
evening.
June 18
CORNING, Ia. (June 17, 2006) -
It was R&S Auto “Faster Pastor” night for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at the
Adams County Speedway, but “Mother Nature” just about stole the show.
June 18
MOBERLY, Mo. (June 17, 2006) -
After the short rain came through Moberly near the end of qualifying and thereby
delaying the evening's events at 24 Raceway, Vance Wilson returned to the
winner's circle.
June 18
MALDEN, Mo (June 16, 2006) -
Results from Friday night racing at Malden Raceway.
June 18
HUMBOLDT, Kan. (June 16, 2006) -
Kelly
Shryock's seemingly unstoppable steamroller kept on rolling Friday as he
captured the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series victory
at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan.
June 18
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 16, 2006) -
Rodney Grother of Cedar Rapids racked up his fourth straight win in the Barron
Motor Supply IMCA Hobby Stocks on Landstar/Z102.9 Safety Night at Hawkeye Downs
Speedway.
June 17
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 17, 2006) -
Entries for events during the Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa
Sprintweek, August 3-12, continue to be received by event organizers at the
Knoxville Raceway and the Southern Iowa Speedway.
June 17
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 16, 2006) - Knoxville Raceway officials said Courtney
"Roger" Schuur died when his car crashed during the feature of Caged Sprint Cars
at about 10 p.m. on Friday.
"He was dead by the time the ambulance got to the car," said one raceway
official who did not wish to be identified.
The track's safety crew and paramedics used tarps to shield Schuur's body from
the crowd as they removed it from the mangled race car.
Officials said Schuur, not a regular at the track, was driving the 1960's Sprint
Car for Knoxville Raceway's yearly "Nostalgia Night."
June 17
DONNELLSON, Ia.
(June 16, 2006) –
Billy Roberts earned his third Discount Tire IMCA Modified victory of 2006 in
his Roberts Tire Center / Roderrer’s Pit Stop / Raider after leading all 20 laps
of the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Mid-Season Championship feature.
June 17
DES MOINES, Ia
(June 16, 2006) -
Friday night was one of those hot, humid, breezy summer nights when it is a joy
to watch racing. And fans were not disappointed at the Iowa State Fair Speedway
with several close finishes.
June 17
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (April 16, 2006) -
Week number ten would be the Arnold Motor Supply Mid-Season Championship night
at the Marshalltown Speedway as over one-hundred race teams would sign in to
challenge one another and the high banked quarter mile raceway.
June 17
LEBANON, Mo. (June 16, 2006) -
Springfield's Terry Phillips played the waiting game and pulled off a 3 wide
pass coming out of turn 4 to grab the O'Reilly Auto Parts MLRA Late Model
victory Friday night at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway before a packed house as 95 race teams checked into the
pits.
June 17
DAVENPORT, IA (June 16, 2006) –
Everything was there but the full moon Friday at the Davenport Speedway. The
eventful evening included three rollovers, one that involved the water truck.
June 15
OSKALOOSA, Ia (June 14, 2006) -
The third
and final night was held at the monster half mile at the Southern Iowa Speedway
for the third annual Great American Stock Car Challenge with two time defending
champion
Brad
Pinkerton looking strong after winning Monday night qualifying feature event
after coming from eighteenth.
June 15
ALTA, Iowa (June 14)
In
all his 19-plus seasons following the Deery Brothers Summer Series, Darrel
DeFrance probably never experienced a last lap like the one he did Wednesday
night at Alta.
June 14
LEBANON, Mo. (June 14, 2006) -
Lebanon Midway To Host O'Reilly MLRA With $3,000 To Win Late Model Feature
June 14
LEBANON, Mo. (June 14, 2006) -
One final time at I-44 Speedway in 2006 will local drivers like Jeff Cutshaw,
Terry Beckham Jr., Justin Neuman and Steve Martin compete with the top Modified
talent in the nation.
June 14
QUINCY, Il. (June 13, 2006) -
The NASCAR Night special event at Quincy Raceways was a huge success with Kenny
Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Steven Wallace competed with the UMP Late Models,
IMCA Modifieds and the Quincy Bombers.
June 14
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 13) -
After
winning Monday night's preliminary feature to position himself near the front of
the starting line-up for Wednesday night's $5,000-to-win race, Brad Pinkerton
was looking good in his bid to win his third straight Musco Lighting Great
American Stock Car Challenge title at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa,
Iowa.
June 14
FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 13) –
Jeff
Aikey continued his strong run in the Indee Open Series as he notched his third
series win of the season with an impressive victory at Mineral City Speedway.
June 14
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 13, 2006) -
Racing
action for the second straight night Tuesday was held at the Southern Iowa
Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Mike's Tire & Alignment Qualifying Night for the
3rd
Annual Musco Lighting Great American Stock Car Challenge featuring USRA Stock
Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks.
June 14
QUINCY, Il. (June 13, 2006) -
Results from Nascar Night at Quincy Raceway
June 14
NORTH PLATTE (June 13, 2006) -
A crowd of nearly 2,000 adults and many children came to Lincoln County Raceway
to watch drivers in three IMCA classes “Run For The Money.”
June 13
OSKALOOSA, Ia (June 12, 2006) -
Night
number one was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway for the 3rd Annual Great
American Stock Car Stock Car Challenge presented by Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa
along with Arnold Motor Supply,Mike`s Tire and Alignment and PBM Performance
Products.
June 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 12, 2006) -
After taking last Friday night off due to the Hawkeye Downs Fair, all six
classes will be action this Friday night, June 16 as Landstar and KZIA/102.9
present “Safety Night.”
June 12
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (June 12, 2006) -
Friday night in Marshalltown will once again prove to be exciting as promoter
Toby Kruse will sweeten the pot for any of the heat race winners on June 16.
June 12
WEST BURLINGTON (June 12, 2006) -
Poor weather forced cancellation of races at 34 Raceway on Saturday, June 10.
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders were to make the second appearance at the
track this year but Mother Nature thought otherwise.
June 12
CRESCO, Ia (June 11, 2006) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued at the Cresco
Speedway on Sunday, June 11, featuring another thrilling show with a smooth,
fast racing surface on CPU/I Wireless Night.
June 11
EAST MOLINE, Il. (June 11, 2006) -
Quad City Speedway fans owe Kevin and Carrie Feller a thank you as they worked
thier butts off Sunday to put on a racing program after Saturday's rains.
June 12
MOBERLY, Ia. (June 10, 2006) -
Due to the heavy rains that came to 24 Raceway around 5pm last Saturday, June 10
at 24 Raceway.
June 12
FARMINGTON, Mo. (June 10, 2006) -
Robbie Standridge returned to the St. Francois County Raceway Saturday night and
shined brightly in winning the sprint car feature.
June 12
QUINCY, Il. (June 11, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Josh Foster, Matt Burgtorf and Sarah Woodhurst all picked up
feature event wins at Quincy Raceways Sunday night during Terrible’s Mark Twain
Casino Night at the Races.
June 12
WAKEENEY, KS (June 11, 2006) -
Wakeeney (KS) Speedway fans saw some familiar faces in the winner’s circle as
the four regular divisions had repeat winners. Also on hand were the NCRA 360
Sprint Cars where Jason Johnson claimed the win in the main event.
June
11
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (June 10, 2006) -
Baillie Diesel in Nixa, MO was the "Race Night Sponsor" for the Show-Me
Racin Series at the Springfield Raceway Saturday night, June 10th.
June 11
MEMPHIS, MO (June 10, 2006) -
KRNQ Radio Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway produced some great
racing action, along with four new winners ending up in victory lane.
June 11
HARLAN, Iowa (June 10, 2006) –
An
intense night of racing was held at the Shelby County Speedway featuring six
classes of cars. The evening’s highlights included three new drivers seeing
victory lane for the first time this season.
June 11
ELDON, Ia. (June 10, 2006) -
Eldon
Raceway results from Saturday, June 10th
June 11
WHEATLAND, Mo. (June 10, 2006) -
Excitement surrounded the grand opening of the new Lucas Oil Speedway and when
the final checkered flag fell Justin Wells found himself with another reason to
be excited - his first ever O'Reilly MRLA win.
June 11
ELDON, Mo. (June 9, 2006) –
Jerry Coons Jr. earned the nickname “Big Dipper” Friday for his performance in
doubling up the USAC National Sprint/Midget Car Series doubleheader at Lake
Ozark Speedway.
June 11
CORNING, Ia. (June 10, 2006) -
Saturday was Precision Pulley and Idler night for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series
at the Adams County Speedway.
June 11
OSBORN, MO (June 9, 2006) -
The O'Reilly MLRA rolled into the lightning quick US 36 Raceway on Friday, June
9, and when the checkered flag dropped Nebraska resident John Anderson found
himself at the top of the heap in a hard fought win.
June 11
COLUMBUS JUNCTION (June 9, 2006) -
Ron Boyse picked up his first 2006 feature win in the late model division with
Geoffrey Theobald taking his second 4 Cylinder feature, Mike Rees his fourth
hobby stock win, Brandon Jay his second IMCA win, and Rod Summy his third CJ
Cruiser win.
June 10
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 9, 2006) –
Multi-time Lee County Speedway IMCA Late Model track champion Mark Burgtorf drew
the pole for the 25-lap Backslash Technologies A-main and led every lap to earn
the $700 payday.
June 9
KANSAS CITY, KS (June 9 , 2006) -
Competition breeds more competition. At Lakeside Speedway the competition can't
get any better in the Factory Stock division.
June 10
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (June 9, 2006) -
The Casey`s General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series back in action with the
USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Stock Cars, USRA Modifieds along with the Hornets and
Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints in action for Crop Service night at the races.
June 10
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 10, 2006) -
The fifth annual International 360 Sprint Car Forum will be held at the National
Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville on Sunday afternoon, August 6.
June 10
MALDEN, Mo. (June 9, 2006) -
Malden Speedway results from Friday June 9th, 2006
June 10
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 10, 2006) -
In less than two months, the best-of-the-best winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car
drivers in the world will converge on the Marion County Fairgrounds for the
eighth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions.
June 10
LEBANON, Mo. (June 9, 2006) -
Action on Friday Night on double points night provided excellent action as 2 new
winners took there 1st wins this season with over 80 race teams on hand.
June 10
LINCOLN, NE (June 10, 2006) -
It really has been a long 3 weeks for Randy Hannagan. Flying to California upon
the news of his mothers illness and being there as she fought and recovered can
take it’s toll on anyone.
June 10
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 9)
The top paying special IMCA Sunoco Stock Car special of the season returns to
Marshalltown Speedway Monday and Tuesday, June 26-27, with the winner of the
American Stock Car Shoot-Out going home with $3,000.
June 10
DAVENPORT, IA (June 9, 2006) –
Another week, another race, another win. Kevin Blum continued his dominance at
the Davenport Speedway. Friday, Blum picked off his fourth straight IMCA late
feature at Davenport.
June 10
CULBERTSON, Ne. (June 9, 2006) -
It was a very hot day June 9 in Culbertson, but the racers were hotter at
Culbertson Speedway, and getting it done in under 2 hours and 15 minutes.
June 10
RED CLOUD, NE (June 9) -
All new faces appeared in the winner’s circle at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud,
NE, Friday evening, June 9.
June 10
IMCA National
Point Standings Through June 8
June 9
MARSHALLTOWN. Ia. (June 9, 2006) -
First year promoter Toby Kruse was given a 30% chance that rain might be a
factor before the end of week number nine, but the freshman promoter wouldn’t
let a possible forecast slow his program.
June 8
QUINCY, Il. (June 7, 2006) -
Ricky Logan flew into to Quincy Raceways Wednesday night to take part in the
Sprint Invaders 360 show to driver for Chad Van Gorp.
June 8
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 7, 2006) -
The 2006 Hawkeye Downs Fair kicked off Wednesday night with “ KZIA Z102.9/100.7
The Fox Motor Madness” which featured racing in the Barron Motor Supply IMCA
Hobby Stocks, Sunline Hornets, and a variety of novelty classes as well as a
Monster Truck show.
June 8
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (June 07, 2006) -
It was truly a refreshing night of racing Wednesday night as week number nine
rolled around at the Buena Vista Raceway with Pepsi / Car Tunes week number
nine.
June 8
OSKALOOSA, Ia (June 8, 2006) -
Fans and
drivers alike are getting their game face on as the Southern Iowa Speedway gears
up for the 3rd annual Musco Lighting Great American Stock Car Challenge this
coming
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12-14, at the historic Mahaska County
Half-Mile Monster in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
June 8
OSKALOOSA, Ia (June 7, 2006) -
The
Casey`s General Stores USRA weekly racing series continued at the Southern Iowa
Speedway with three exciting classes in action.
June
7
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (June 6, 2006) -
Jeff Floyd of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Rex Merritt of Billings, and Greg Casey of
Sikeston were all feature winners Tuesday night at the Poplar Bluff Speedway
during NASCAR Night featuring Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace.
June 7
NEWTON, IA (June 07, 2006) -
Construction crews - working under a blazing Iowa sun with temperatures
approaching 100 degrees on the track infield - have begun laying the paving
process for the racing surface of Iowa Speedway.
June 7
Gilman City, Mo. (June 7, 2006) -
Four nights of racing in the state of Wisconsin are up next for the cars and
stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series.
June 7
ALLISON, Ia (June 6, 2006) –
Jeff Aikey has found his groove in the Indee Open Series. The veteran late model
driver picked up his second series win of the season and third in the last four
series events with his victory at Highway 3 Raceway.
June 6
ELDON, MO (June 06, 2006) -
This Friday night promises to be the biggest night of non-winged racing for the
great state of Missouri in 2006. The United States Auto Club (USAC) will be
making their first ever visit to Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO.
June 6
MEMPHIS, Mo. (June 6, 2006) -
This Saturday night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway will be a big night of
great racing and fun for everyone. The Keith’s Foods Late Models will be
invading the speedway joining the other Casey’s USRA classes.
June 6
OSBORN, MO - (June 6, 2006) -
The
O'Reilly MLRA 2006 Thunder Tour rolls back into action this weekend with two big
shows in Missouri as the chase for the championship continues.
June 6
CRESCO, Ia (June 4, 2006) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued at the Cresco
Speedway on Sunday with exciting finishes, spectacular door-to-door action and a
hearty crowd on hand to witness it all.
June 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 6, 2006) -
One-hundred-forty (140) sprint car drivers are now ‘inversion eligible’ for the
$10,000-to-win Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway.
June 6
NORTH PLATTE, Ne. (June 6, 2006) -
Riverside Motorsports, along with Nebraskaland National Bank, will present “Run
For The Money” at Lincoln County Raceway on Tuesday, June 13, beginning at 7 PM,
CDT. The gates will open at 5 PM.
June 6
MACON, IL (June 6, 2006) -
For the third consecutive year, superb racing surfaces and stout competition
yielded three different winners in the “Tri-Track Challenge” including a pair of
first time tour winners.
June 5
ALTA, Iowa (June 5, 2006)
The
Deery Brothers Summer Series returns to Buena Vista Raceway, topping the
mid-season championship night show on Wednesday, June 14.
June 5
EAST MOLINE, IL (June 4, 2006) -
An enthusiastic crowd and a full pit area graced Quad City Speedway Sunday and
the racing kept the crowd into the action all night long.
June 5
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (May 3, 2006)
Points races continued at 34 Raceway last Saturday on Richard Realty Night with
four of the five classes seeing repeat winners.
June 5
NEVADA, Mo. (June 3, 2006) -
The $1000 to win Late Model race at the Nevada Speedway in Nevada, MO brought
out 28 cars to battle it out for the big $1000 to win prize. Rick Lebow in the
Brown Concrete
Construction #33 held off a strong charge from Mike Hailmann in his bright red
#85 to win the Schoenfeld Headers first heat of 4 at the track.
June 5
WEST LIBERTY, Ia. (May 3, 2006) -
Starting the night off was the QCSA Auto Auction Hornets with Geoffrey Theobald
and Chris Havel setting the early pace.
June 5
MOBERLY, MO (June 3, 2006) -
Saturday evening, June 3, proved to be a beautiful night for "dirt track racing
at it's best" at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO. The pits were filled with 118
race cars which
included the five regular classes (4-cyl. Hornets, Hobby Stock, Sportsman,
B-Mods, and A-Mods) along with the Dwarfs/Mod Lites.
June 5
MEMPHIS, MO (June 3, 2006) -
Micheal Browning held on for his first career Toni Dunker Advance Trading USRA
B-Modified feature win at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway, on MFA Elevator &
Produce and MFA Plant Foods night.
June 5
QUINCY, Il. (June 4, 2006) -
McLaughlin took over the lead of the Budweiser IMCA Late Model feature event
from Denny Woodworth on a restart of lap twenty of the thirty lap event.
McLauglin then pulled to a comfortable lead to take his first points win at
Quincy this season.
June 5
HARLAN, Iowa (June 3) –
With the racing season in full throttle, Shelby County Speedway welcomed two new
drivers to the winners circle Saturday night along with some familiar ones.
June 5
KNOXVILLE, Ia (May 4, 2006) -
Although it was nearly twenty-four hours late, Bud Kaeding of Campbell,
California captured the Fifth annual United States Auto Club (USAC)
Knoxville Midget Nationals. He was paid $3,350 for his win.
June 5
BRITT, Ia (June 2, 2006) -
Week five of the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series at
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway was nothing short of
exciting on McNeese Tire Night.
June 4
FARMINGTON, Mo. - (June 3, 2006) -
Robert Powers of Campbell, Mo. drove his #02 Modified to victory lane
Saturday night at the St. Francois County Raceway during the special $1,000
to win event.
June 4
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (June 3, 2006) -
Results from 34 Raceway.
June 4
ELDON, MO (June 3, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results
June 4
CORNING, Ia (June 3, 2006) -
Saturday night the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at the Adams County Speedway
held Cellular 29 Plus and Lyrix Wireless kid’s money grab night.
June 4
LEBANON, Mo. (June 4, 2006) -
The Winged Outlaw Warriors came to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway on Saturday
night for the first of two season appearances. The 360 sprint car series
brought so much speed they almost made the other classes of cars look slow.
June 4
KNOXVILLE, Ia. (June 4, 2006) - Rain has forced the postponement of racing
events to Sunday night, a rare occurence according to Knoxville Raceway
Historian Bob Wilson. The events will begin at 7:00 p.m, and will be picked
up where we left off Saturday night, starting with the B mains in both the
Midget and 410 Classes.
June 4
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 3, 2006) –
In only his second year in an I.M.C.A. late model, Dave Stricker picked up
the first win of his career at Independence Motor Speedway. Two weeks after
earning a career-best second place finish, Stricker took his first win in
the 25-lap headliner.
June 4
OBERLIN, KS (June 3, 2006) -
Racing action returned to Oberlin (KS) Speedway Saturday evening, June 3,
with the six regular divisions in action. Brice Riley of Indianola, NE, was
in the right place at the right time to win the IMCA Modified feature.
June 4
NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 3, 2006) -
A large crowd came to Lincoln County Raceway on June 3 to watch not only the
regular classes, but the open Late Model class as well.
June 4
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 2) -
School’s out for the summer, but the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series are readying for their annual
trek to the Dairy State, June 6-9, for the annual Wisconsin Summer Nationals
tripleheader
where they plan to keep class in session and serve up a lesson to the locals
about the fastest way around three of the State’s fastest and most exciting
dirt ovals.
June 3
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 3, 2006) –
With the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders taking center stage at 34 Raceway,
the weekly IMCA Late Model warriors will shift their focus to the 3/8-mile
Lee County Speedway for the first of two scheduled IMCA National Points
shows.
June 3
LEBANON, Mo (June 2, 2006) -
Officials at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have announced a tire rule change
going into effect on July 7th.
June 3
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 2, 2006) –
After starting fifth, Billy Roberts surged past Darin Thye on lap 2 of the
Discount Tire IMCA Modified 20-lapper at the Lee County Speedway. Current
LCS Points Leader Josh Foster tried every line to work around the
Burlington, Iowa driver.
June 3
LEBANON, Mo. (June 3, 2006) -
The staff at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have announced the payoff for the
Modified feature and the special Show-Me Racin Series against the Fastrak
Late Models for this coming Thursday Night presented by AutoZone.
June 3
KNOXVILLE, Ia (June 2, 2006) -
A big night of racing with four feature events saw Shane Carson, Johnny
Anderson and Jerry Coons, Jr. take victories on this Marion County half-mile
oval during the Masters Classic and King Doodlebug United States Auto Club
(USAC) Midget Classic.
June 3
COLUMBUS JUNCTION (Friday, June 2, 2006) -
Matt Bodman pick up his first Late Model feature win with Bob Schwab picking
up his first CJ Cruiser feature win.
June 3
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 2, 2006) -
Indianapolis, Indiana driver James Robertson posted a flag-to-flag run from
the pole to win the 30 lap USAC Ford Focus Midget feature at Hawkeye Downs
Speedway on Friday night.
June 3
INDIANOLA, Ia. (June 2, 2006) -
For
those media members that are interested in attending the POWRI Border Wars
Midget Classic on August 19 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Indianola
Iowa, need to meet and follow the following process.
June 3
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (June 2, 2006) -
Week number eight roared to life this past Friday night at the Marshalltown
Speedway with the Minute Man Printing night at the speedway.
June 3
LaMONTE, Mo. (June 2, 2006) -
La Raceway Results for June 2.
June 3
DES MOINES, Ia
(June 2, 2006) -
Mid-season championships were held Friday night at the Iowa State Fair
Speedway. Two first-time winners this season took the checkered first – Dave
Farren Jr. in the IMCA modifieds and Jeff Johnson in the IMCA stock cars.
June 3
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. (June 2, 2006) -
A great night of racing action was held at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield
Speedway sponsored by Morgan`s Pit Stop in Bloomfield with five classes in
action.
June 3
RED CLOUD, NE (June 2, 2006) -
Race fans got their money’s worth at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, as
they were treated to double features Friday night, June 2, because of the
weather shortened program the previous week.
June 3
McCOOK, Ne. (June 2, 2006) -
The races at McCook Speedway went pretty smooth on June 2, as the races were
finished in under two-and-a-half hours. Nick Tubbs of Colby, Kan., Todd
Chrisman of North Platte,
Jason Koch of Cambridge, Duke Ebert of Culbertson, and Sarah Murray of
Oberlin, Kan., were smooth, as they took the A Feature victories.
June 3
IMCA
National Point Standings Through June 1
June 1
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (June 1, 2006) -
One of the biggest racing events ever to take place at Big River Sand Drags
will occur on Saturday, June 10th when the Open 4x4 Nationals will be held.
June 1
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (May 31, 2006) -
It was a beautiful night of racing as the final racing night during the
month of May took place Wednesday night as Bob’s Garage and Auto Sales Night
roared to life at the Buena Vista Raceway.
June 1
FARMINGTON, Mo. (June 1, 2006) -
The first on-line edition of the Driver's Seat racing newspaper is now
available by logging on to: www.driversseat-online.com
June 1
BURLINGTON, Iowa (June 1, 2006) –
A two and a half week layoff is nearing completion for the 360 Sprint Car
throttle-jockeys of the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders.
June 1
LEBANON, Mo (June 1, 2006) -
Nascar Busch Series and Nextel Cup Driver Kenny Wallace will be tackling the
tough Modified class as Autozone Night at the Races will present Thursday
Night Thunder on June 8th at the Lebanon Midway Speedway.
June 1
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (June 1, 2006) -
The popular WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series stop at
Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa, which was postponed last week
because of wet grounds, has been rescheduled.
June 1
OSKALOOSA, Ia (May 31, 2006) -
Racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was held with Wild,Wild
Wednesday racing action sponsored by Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon,Iowa.
June 1
MUSCATINE, IA (May 31, 2006) -
The
Brian Birkhofer Racing team has been busy the past week or so on the road
competing in several high-profile events.
June 1
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL (May 31, 2006) -
The
Dennis Erb Racing team is fresh off a grueling four race stretch over the
busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
May 31
QUINCY, Il. (May 31, 2006) -
Track Enterprises, Inc. along with the Quincy Raceway proudly presents
NASCAR night at the Quincy Raceway in Quincy, Illinois. This special midweek
race has been scheduled for Tuesday June 13th, 2006.
May 31
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 31, 2006) -
Open Wheel racing fans are in for a treat this weekend as the USAC Ford
Focus Midgets make the first of two appearances at Hawkeye Downs this Friday
night..
May 31
MACON, IL (May 31, 2006) -
After weeks of anticipation, several of the best dirt late model teams in
the nation are making final preparations for this weekend’s “4th Annual
Tri-Track Challenge”.
May 31
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 31, 2006) -
The fifth and final international qualifier for Knoxville Raceway’s Factory
Value Parts World Challenge is slated for this Saturday, June 3, at the
Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
May 31
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (May 30, 2006) -
The Indee Open Series is preparing to make its way to a pair of venues away
from home in June for its annual mid-summer road show.
May 31
LEBANON, Mo. (May 30, 2006) -
The fastest cars to ever drive on the dirt oval at Lebanon I-44 Speedway
will return this Saturday night.
May 30
LEBANON, Mo. (May 30, 2006) -
After a very action packed night of racing last weekend, the Lebanon Midway
Speedway will be hosting a kids bike race for those 10 and under.
May 29 -
WEST LIBERTY, Ia (May 30, 2006) -
Brian Birkhofer outran Dave Eckrich on lap 16 Monday night and went on to
win the West Liberty 50, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series event here at West Liberty Raceway.
May 30
BRITT, Ia (May 29, 2006) -
Five
straight nights of racing for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series wrapped up on Monday with the Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Memorial Day Shootout at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County
Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
May 30
BOONE, Ia (May 29, 2006)
Terry Neal made a last lap pass to win last year¹s Deery Brothers Summer
Series Memorial Day feature at Boone Speedway.
May 30
WAKEENEY, KS (May 29, 2006) -
Wakeeney (KS) promoter Rod Bencken offered a bonus winner’s check to any
driver in their division that could win the feature race both nights, Sunday
and Monday, May 28-29, during the 6th Annual 2-day Memorial Challenge.
May 30
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (May 29, 2006) –
A trio of drivers who have made numerous trips to the winner’s circle added
to their lists of accomplishments during Indee Open Series action at
Independence Motor Speedway.
May 30
MOBERLY, Mo (May 27, 2006) -
Saturday night, May 27th, at Moberly 24 Raceway proved to be a night of
"greats" - great weather, great crowd of fans (around 1200), great prizes,
great race track surface, great number of race cars, and especially great
racing!
May 29
MEMPHIS, MO (May 27, 2006) -
Four new winners graced the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway victory lane on
Scotland County Lanes and Memphis Democrat Night.
May 29
EAST MOLINE, Il. (May 28, 2006) -
It was a great night for racing Sunday at Quad City Speedway and the crowd got
to see four new winners by the time the night was over.
May 29
QUINCY, Il. (May 28, 2006) -
Dustin Reed, Henry Delonjay, Adam Birck and Joel Kerr all grabbed feature event
wins in Memorial Sunday action at Quincy Raceways.
May 29
LEXINGTON, NE (May 28, 2006) -
Despite a very hot and windy day, a good crowd came out to watch the races May
28 at Dawson County Raceway, and they were treated to some good racing.
May 29
GREENWOOD, Neb. (May 28, 2006) -
Steve Kosiski muscled past Kelly Boen out of turn two on the second circuit
Sunday night and went on to win the annual Alphabet Soup Race sponsored by
Dodge, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series-sanctioned event
here at I-80 Speedway.
May 29
WEST LIBERTY, Ia. (May 27, 2006) -
The QCSA Aution Auction Hornets were first to take to the track on a warm windy
night. Alex Buffington would set the pace as they entered the first turn.
May 28
MOBERLY, MO (May 27, 2006) -
A very full grandstand came out to see the Gary Scott Memorial / W.O.W. 360
sprint car race and saw another good one at 24 Raceway, Moberly, sponsored by
Isle of Capri Casino, Boonville, Missouri.
May 28
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (May 27, 2006) –
One night after earning his first career feature win at Marshalltown Speedway,
I.M.C.A. modified driver Adam Bolin wasted little time making his second trip to
the winner’s circle.
May 28
NORTH PLATTE, Ne. (May 28, 2006) -
"The Boys Will Be Back In Town" on June 3 as Lincoln County Raceway in North
Platte will add Late Models to the regular program.
May 28
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (May27, 2006) -
34 Raceway Results.
May 28
COLUMBUS JUNCTION (May 26, 2006) -
Friday, May 26, 2006 got underway at the CJ Raceway with the make up feature
from Friday, May 19, that had to be postponed due to a wreck in the late model
feature taking out over 100 feet of fence.
May 28
KNOXVILLE, Ia (May 27, 2006) -
Billy Alley and Jon Corbin won 410 and 360 feature events respectively at
Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.
May 28
CORNING, Iowa (May 28, 2006) -
Wet conditions Saturday night forced the postponement of the Dodge Dealers 50, a
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event scheduled here at
Adams County Speedway.
May 28
NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 27, 2006) -
A hot and windy few days gave the Lincoln County Raceway track crew extra work
in getting the track race ready, but they were able to accomplish to make
raceable tracks for the drivers May 27.
May 28
NORTON, KS (May 27, 2006) -
David Murray Jr. of Oberlin and Gorham’s Jason Schoenberger were repeat winners
at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, May 27.
May 28
RADCLIFFE, IA (May 27, 2006) -
An action packed night of racing was in store again at The Hamilton County
Speedway this Saturday night.
May 28
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (May 27, 2006) -
After
recording back-to-back runner-up finishes on Thursday and Friday, Forest City,
Iowa's Ryan Ruter found redemption at the Deer Creek Speedway Saturday as he led
wire to wire in the 4th Annual Justice Brothers Southern Minnesota Spring
Challenge.
May 27
DONNELLSON, Ia (May 26, 2006) –
Five years of hard knocks finally paid off for Donnellson’s Brad Weber in the
15-lap Donnellson Tire Hobby Stock feature at the Lee County Speedway.
May 27
Culbertson, Ne. (May 26, 2006) -
The racing was hard at Culbertson Speedway May 26, and unfortunately, so were a
couple of the wrecks.
May 27
KANSAS CITY Ks. (May 26, 2006) -
The Modified Division hosted a good ole fashioned 'barn burner' on Friday night
at Lakeside Speedway.
May 27
LEBANON, Mo. (May 26, 2006) -
Over 85 race teams checked into the pits Friday night at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway for the Memorial Weekend Holiday and the running of the Missouri State
Triple Crown for the Fastrak Late Models.
May 27
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (May 26, 2006) -
A beautiful night for racing action at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway
sponsored by Taylor Automotive, Lee Construction and IA-Mo Grain with five
classes in action.
May 27
LAMONTE, Missouri (May 26, 2006) -
L A Raceway Top 5 Finishers
May 27
DES MOINES, Ia (May
26, 2006) -
It was a great start to the Memorial Day weekend on Friday and a beautiful night
for racing. Mike Smith won the IMCA late model main, Greg Cox the IMCA modified
feature.
May 27
SLAYTON, Minn. (May 26, 2006) -
Last
weekend, Kelly Shryock brought a brand new race car to the Batesville (Ark.)
Speedway and proceeded to spank the competition by outrunning the pack early in
the race.
May 27
DAVENPORT, IA (May 26, 2006) –
Although it may be early in the 2006 racing season, several drivers were showing
mid-season form Friday night at the Davenport Speedway.
May 27
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (May 26, 2006) -
Normally thinking, the number seven can be somewhat of a lucky number. On week
number seven, luck would be described in many ways.
May 27
IMCA Modified
National Point Standings
Through May 25
May 27
DAVENPORT, Ia. (May 26, 2006) -
In commemoration of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series’ 25th season in 2006, NASCAR
and NASCAR Insider magazine named the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series All-Time Top 25
drivers this month.
May 27
NEWTON, IA (May 26, 2006) -
Racing fans will see exciting racing this year at Iowa Speedway - and also have
an opportunity to watch major entertainers perform their best music.
May 26
JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 25, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series rolled into Jefferson,
S.D., on Thursday for the 2nd Annual All-Star Challenge presented by Sioux City
Journal
at the Park Jefferson Speedway with a hefty field of 49 cars and drivers signed
in to battle for the $2,000 top prize.
May 25
Buena Vista, Ia. (May 24, 2006) -
Windy weather with a threat of rain shower’s quickly gave way to two wheel
vehicles on Wednesday night at the Buena Vista Raceway as the yearly stop over
from the Christian Motorcycle Association were on hand for week number seven.
May 25
BOONE, Iowa (May 24, 2006)
With the first ever event at Highway 3 Raceway in Allison in the record book,
the Deery Brothers Summer Series returns to much more familiar turf on Memorial
Day.
May 25
ALLISON, Ia (May 24)
Don't be surprised if the first suggestion to make Highway 3 Raceway a regular
stop on the Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule comes from Curt Martin.
May 25
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 24, 2006) -
Another
Wild, Wild Wednesday night of USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
action was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway with Arnold Motor Supply of
Oskaloosa sponsoring Kids Night at the Races.
May 24
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 24, 2006) -
Oklahoman Shane Carson, son of National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF)
inductee Bud Carson, and Missourian Ricky Weld, son of incoming NSCHoF inductee
“Pappy” Weld, have both entered the 14th annual Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters
Classic at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 2.
May 24
ALEDO, Il. (May 24, 2006) -
This Saturday Night will be a regular scheduled race night for Brad’s Used Parts
Mega Center Aledo Raceway Park.
May 24
CEDAR FALLS, IA (May 24, 2006) -
RaceRPM.com hits the road this Memorial Day Weekend for trackside updates
throughout the upper Midwest. Along the way, RaceRPM.com will have updates from
the USMTS, UMP Modifieds, NCRA Late Models, IMCA Late Models, and more.
May 24
BOLIVAR, Mo. (May 23, 2006) -
Rick Eckert of York, Pennsylvania became the first three-time winner of the 2006
World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Tuesday night.
May 24
Lebanon, Mo. (May 24, 2006) -The
Memorial weekend is always the biggest racing weekend of the year and the
Lebanon Midway Speedway is gearing up for the 1st Annual Missouri State Triple
Crown for the Fastrak Late Models with $2,000 going to the winner of this event.
May 22
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 22, 2006) -
Knoxville Raceway is pleased to announce the names of the twenty-five (25)
winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car drivers that are eligible to compete in the
inaugural Hoosier Tire Midwest Young Guns Invitational.
May 22
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (May 22, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Series gets back into high gear this
week with a busy slate of event that will take the rugged road warriors to five
different
racetracks in three States as part of the Memorial Day Weekend pentathlon of
events, May 25-29.
May 22
AMES, Iowa (May 22, 2006)
Special events competitors in seven IMCA divisions are in the running this
season for contingency awards from Midwest Motorsports.
May 22
BOONE, Iowa (May 22, 2006)
IMCA Sunoco Late Models following the Deery Brothers Summer Series top the
program for the Memorial Day special at Boone Speedway.
May 22
NEWTON, IA. (May 22, 2006) -
Iowa Speedway announced today it has entered into partnerships with three major
manufacturing affiliates of the Van Wall Group for the 2006 racing season - John
Deere, Polaris, and Yamaha.
May 22
CRESCO, Ia (May 21, 2006) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued with a strong
field and some thrilling finishes Sunday at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.
May 22
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (May 20, 2006) -
After taking a week off from racing action due to rain it was back to the track
at 34 Raceway with nearly 100 cars in the pit area.
May 22
FARMINGTON, Mo. (May 20, 2006) -
Tommy Worley Jr. of Farmington picked up his second feature win of the season
Saturday night at the St. Francois County Raceway in the Sprint car class.
May 22
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Ia, (May 19, 2006) -
Alex Buffington, Dustin Bliven, Rod Staats, and Kevin Kile mad their first trips
to victory lane in 2006.
May 22
BRITT, Ia (May 19, 2006) -
Smooth and fast the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway was
just that on Friday night.
May 22
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (May 19, 2006) -
A big turnout in the pit area and a hearty crowd were on hand for another Fast
Track Friday Night at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway featuring the USRA
Casey’s
General Stores Weekly Racing Series plus the second visit of the season by the
Mid America 305 Winged Sprints.
May 22
QUINCY, Il. (May 21, 2006) -
A beautiful spring day turned sour at Quincy Raceways during hot laps as the sky
opened up and brought a steady rain for about twenty minutes.
May 22
LEXINGTON, Ne. (May 21, 2006) -
The returned to Dawson County, but the evening air was pleasant at Dawson County
Raceway on May 21.
May 22
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. (May 20, 2006) -
With better weather brought the cars and fans back to the historic half mile
this Saturday night. Double features was the hot ticket as the fans saw
everything you could want to see in one night of entertainment at the historic
venue.
May 21
ELDON, Ia (May 20, 2006) –
Mike Harward of Floris made his way to victory lane for the first time in the
Stock Car division this past Saturday night at The Eldon Raceway which was
sponsored by Oskaloosa Gas and Oil, Sunoco Race Fuels, Wayne's Tire and RJ
Performance.
May 21
HARLAN, Iowa (May 20, 2006) –
Dave Jorgensen dominated to the finish line to claim his first win in the Late
Model feature for NAPA of Harlan night at Shelby County Speedway.
May 21
CORNING, Ia (May 20, 2006) -
Night number four of the 2006 season for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at the
Adams County Speedway is in the books.
May 21
MEMPHIS, Mo. (May 20, 2006) -
Ruth Enterprise and Farm Bureau Insurance Night provided the fans with some of
the best racing action so far this season at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway.
May 21
MAQUOKETA, IA (May 19, 2006) -
If you win your feature Friday night at Davenport Speedway and then come to
Jackson County Speedway Saturday night and repeat that feat you can make double
the money for Saturday's win.
May 21
LEBANON, Mo. (May 20, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway escaped the darkening rain clouds in the area, giving
out six more trophies for the weekly points races Saturday night.
May 21
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (May 20, 2006) –
In just his second year in an I.M.C.A. hobby stock, Ryan Bochmann checked out on
the field like a seasoned veteran as he picked up his first career feature win
at Independence Motor Speedway.
May 21
KNOXVILLE, Ia - (May 20, 2006) -
Brian Brown and Dustin Linquist each garnered feature event wins at Knoxville
Raceway Saturday night. Brown's 410
division win was number four for the Missouri driver while Linquist's 360 win
was his maiden entry onto the victory stand at this central Iowa racing
facility.
May 21
NORTH PLATTE, Ne. (May 20, 2006) -
The race car drivers put on a good show at Lincoln County Raceway on May 20 in
the four regular classes, as well as the visiting Colorado Mod Lites.
May 21
FARLEY, Ia. (May 21, 2006) -
Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR took the lead on lap 16 from Dan Schlieper and
then went on to lead the rest of the 50 lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
event on Friday Night at the Farley Speedway earning $10,000 for his triumph.
May 20
DONNELLSON, Ia (May 19, 2006) –
Rager Phillips blasted past Bobby Mincer on the fourteenth lap of the Lee County
Bank & Trust 25 for the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders and promptly went on to
score his first career Sprint Car victory.
May 20
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 20, 2006) -
For only the second time in the history of the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget
Nationals has the defending Weld Racing National Midget Driver of the Year (NMDoY)
been able to compete in the prestigious midget car event at Knoxville Raceway.
May 20
LEBANON, Mo. (May 19, 2006) -
90 Race teams and close racing provided racing action Friday Night at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway as Lebanon area drivers took home several feature wins.
May 20
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 19, 2006) -
Better weather helped bring a huge crowd to Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday
night to watch Altorfer CAT/100.7 The Fox Night at the races.
May 20
ONAWA, IA (May 19, 2006) –
Brian
Blessington remained prefect making it four for four in the IMCA Stock Car
division.
May 20
DONNELLSON, Ia. (May 19, 2006) -
Results from Lee County Speedway.
May 20
DES MOINES, Iowa
(May 19, 2006) -
On the sixth night of racing at the Iowa State Fair Speedway Friday, there was a
combination of repeat and new winners.
May 19
McCOOK, Ne. (May 19, 2006) -
The temperature gauge pegged near 100 degrees in McCook May 19, and the racing
didn’t cool down the temperatures.
May 19
DAVENPORT, IA (May 19, 2006) –
After last week’s rainout, it was time to get back to racing at the Davenport
Speedway, Friday night.
May 19
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (May, 19, 2006) -
After dodging rain, cold temperatures and miserable racing conditions, the near
capacity crowd was treated to shirtsleeve type summer weather for week number
six at the Marshalltown Speedway.
May 19
RED CLOUD, NE (May 19) -
Some familiar faces found their way to victory lane at The Speed Bowl in Red
Cloud, NE, Friday evening, May 19.
May 18
DES MOINES, IA (May 18, 2006) -
One of the more popular drivers on the World of Outlaws tour has finally entered
cyber space, Neon Dion Hindi launched his website today.
May 18
VINTON, Iowa (May 18, 2006)
Any
doubts about converting to electronic only voting for the IMCA All-Star Modified
Invitational field have been forgotten as the number of ballots cast through the
IMCA website topped 3,100 in just two and a half weeks.
May 18
BATESVILLE, AR (May 18, 2006) -
The
Barnyard Nation hit Batesville Speedway this week to compete in the Modified
Madness. These six modified drivers are also proud to launch their new web site,
www.BarnyardNation.com .
May 18
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (May 17, 2006) -
For only the second time in this 2006 racing season, mild-weather would greet
the large crowd of race fans in the stands and the eighty-four race teams at the
Buena Vista Raceway.
May 18
OSKALOOSA, Ia (May 17, 2006) -
Night
number five was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway with warmer temps but breezy
conditions it was a much better night for racing action and much more
comfortable for the fans to enjoy the racing action from the stands.
May 17
LEBANON, Mo. (May 17, 2006) -
Early season close point battle highlight the racing action at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway as the points races heat-up this Friday night.
May 16
FAIRFIELD, Ia (May 16, 2006) -
Jeremy Miller Racing
headed to Kil-Kare Speedway in Xenia, OH knowing the weather forecast didn’t
look good.
May 16
BURLINGTON, Ia (May 15, 2006) –
The fifth round of the 22-event Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader schedule will see
the series return to the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa for the second
of five visits in 2006.
May 15
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. (May 15, 2006) -
The Mid America 305 Winged Sprints return for Round 2 of the 2006 campaign at
the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway, with current point leader Steve Breazele
of Trenton, Mo. coming off a stellar performance picking up the first win of
2006 season.
May 15
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 15, 2006) -
After a week off thanks to the weather, Hawkeye Downs Speedway fans, drivers,
sponsors and officials are eager to get back to business as usual.
May 15
MONETT, Mo. (May 14, 2006) -
Mark Noble of Blooming Prairie, Minn., didn't lead a lap Sunday at the Monett
Speedway, but the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
national points leader earned his fourth win of the season when apparent winner
Terry Beckham Jr. of Webb City, Mo., failed the post-race weigh-in.
May 15
ALEDO, Illinois (May 15, 2006) -
With the rain-out of the Mothers Day Special at Brad’s Used Parts Mega Center
Aledo Raceway Park this past weekend, ARP will be hosting another jam-packed
night of excitement and entertainment for this upcoming weekend.
May 15
HUMBOLDT, KS (May 15, 2006) -
The second night of racing in a row for the Show-Me Racin Series Late Models was
presented by Hatfield Racing Engines located in Joplin, MO and it was a "barn
burner" to say the least.
May 15
WAKEENEY, KS (May 14, 2006) -
Fans at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway were treated to some top-notch sprint car racing
Sunday evening, May 14, as 36 cars under the NCRA/ASCS banner checked in for
competition, with Liberal’s Tony Bruce Jr. sweeping the field.
May 15
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- (May 13, 2006)
Joey Montgomery of Fredericktown held off his brother, Timmy Montgomery,
Saturday night to win the Sprint car feature at the St. Francois County Raceway.
May 15
NEWTON, IA (May 15, 2006) -
Crews from the Manatts Corporation paved a large section of Rusty Wallace Drive
from the entrance of Tunnel Road all the way to the Newton Municipal Airport
(approx. 1 mile) in one day on Saturday.
May 15
MOBERLY, Mo. (May 13, 2006) -
Once again the 24 Raceway provided an awesome night of competitive racing action
regardless of low gray clouds and cool temperatures which lingered through the
evening.
May 15
MEMPHIS, Mo, (May 13, 2006) -
Chris Wibbell, who is competing in his first full season in the stock car class,
took home his first career USRA Stock Car feature win Saturday at the the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway.
May 14
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. (May 13, 2006) -
After surviving an early morning rain storm and another storm about 6:00 p.m.,
officials and drivers were able to work the track into shape a little later than
scheduled.
May 14
BELLE CLAIR, Il. (May 12, 2006) -
The racing beat Mother Nature, but Mother Nature made it tough for the fans as
it was chilly and windy and felt like early April rather than the middle of May.
May 14
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (May 12, 2006) -
Night number five of the 2006 racing season was held with cloudy skies and cool
temps the racing action was as hot as ever.
May 14
ADRIAN, MO (May 14, 2006) -
Al Purkey found his way to the front once again as he claimed his second
O'Reilly MLRA win in a row at Adrian Speedway on Saturday night.
May 14
LEBANON, Mo. May 13, 2006) -
After two weeks of rain, the United States Modified Touring Series brought
skilled drivers, fast driving and a bit of sunshine Saturday night to the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
May 14
HARLAN, Iowa (May 13, 2006) –
Four-wide racing and close finishes helped alleviate the chilly night air
Saturday night as two new drivers entered victory lane for the 2006 season.
May 14
LEBANON, Mo. (May 12, 2006) -
With 100 Race teams in the pits and special events planned, racing action
continued Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as area drivers were
greeted with a smooth racing surface as close action topped the action.
May 14
CORNING, Ia (May 13, 2006) -
A chilly night could do little to stop the hot racing action Saturday for the
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at the Adams County Speedway.
May 14
KNOXVILLE, Ia - (May 13, 2006) -
Kaley Gharst from Decatur, Illinois held off Danny
Lasoski, the all-time leading feature event winner at Knoxville Raceway, and
captured his first feature event win at this storied Central Iowa fairgrounds.
May 14
NORTH PLATTE, Ne. (May 13, 2006) -
Opening night for the 2006 racing season at Lincoln County Raceway had to be
deemed a success by new promoter Gary Herbst, as the opening night crowd was as
big as it has been in the last three years, and the car count was solid.
May 13
ELDON, Ia. - Due to in-climate weather we have cancelled tonight (May 13) races.
May 13
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. - Race events scheduled for 34 Raceway on Saturday, May 13,
2006 have been cancelled due to rain and in-climate weather.
May 13
INDEPENDENCE, Ia. - Persistent rain showers and cool temperatures have forced
officials to cancel tonight's racing program at Independence Motor Speedway.
May 13
KNOXVILLE, Ia (May 12, 2005) -
Jimmy Mars held off the late-race charge of Brian Harris Friday night to win the
Knoxville Late Model Classic, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series event, here at Knoxville Raceway.
May 13
BOLIVAR, Mo. (May 12, 2006) -
Forty-five of the toughest modified drivers in America gathered at Bolivar
Speedway USA Friday night for round 1 of the 3rd Annual Missouri Spring
Nationals.
May 13
DES MOINES, Ia (May
12, 2006) -
One hundred and thirty-seven cars and dirt trucks crowded into the pits Friday
evening at the Iowa State Fair Speedway.
May 13
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (May 12, 2006) -
Hours before week number six was to come to life, promoter Toby Kruse, had to
make a needed decision he hated to make, to cancel the nights racing action.
May 13
McCOOK, Ne. (May 12, 2005) -
Although May 12 begins Mother’s Day weekend, the action at McCook Speedway
seemed to center around the family, as many siblings who run in the same classes
battled each other.
May 13
RED CLOUD, NE (May 12, 2006) -
After two consecutive rainouts at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, racing action
returned Friday evening, May 12, with a special appearance by the late models.
May 13
IMCA National
Point Standings Through May 11
May 11
FAIRFIELD, Ia (May 11, 2006) -
Stoner, Inc. has come
on board with Jeremy Miller Racing as an associate sponsor for the rest of the
2006 USAR Hooters Pro Cup Northern Division season.
May 11
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (May 10, 2006) -
It was just a mere five weeks ago when it was opening night at the Buena Vista
Raceway, when everyone was in shirt sleeves commenting on how this was the
warmest opening night ever.
May 11
OSKALOOSA, Ia (May 11, 2006) -
Another
wild Wednesday night of racing action at the always fast 1/2 mile the Southern
Iowa Speedway.
May 9
ALLISON, Ia (May 9, 2006)
The fifth stop on the 2006 Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule will be the
first ever at Highway 3 Raceway.
May 9
BETTENDORF, Ia (May 9, 2006)
Contingencies from JC Dubil will be awarded to drivers competing in the Deery
Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models, as well as selected special
events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars again in 2006.
May 9
CEDAR FALLS, IA (May 9, 2006) -
RaceRPM.com features a great line-up of free audio files this week to get race
fans "Race Ready".
May 9
FARMINGTON, Mo. (May 9, 2006) -
The Driver's Seat, Southeast Missouri's only continuous racing publication, is
celebrating it's 10th anniversary by making a major change.
May 9
LEBANON, Mo. (May 9, 2006) -
The United States Modified Touring Series returns to mid-Missouri for the first
time this season. Bolivar, Lebanon I-44 and Monett speedways will host the 3rd
Annual Missouri Nationals this weekend.
May 8
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 8, 2006) -
Things are starting to heat up at the offices of the Knoxville Raceway as
official entries have been received for the United States Auto Club
(USAC)-sanctioned Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, June 2-3.
May 8
WEBSTER CITY, Ia (May 8, 2006) -
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Series returns to the Show-Me
State this coming weekend for a tripleheader journey to three of Missouri's
fastest and finest dirt ovals for the 3rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri
Spring Nationals.
May 8
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 7, 2006) -
Sunday at Quad City Spedway in East Moline was not only the points opening
night, it was also Quad City Speedway's leg of the Ron Weedon Memorial weekend
of racing.
May 8
LINCOLN, Ill. (May 6, 2006) –
Jerrod Hull made his first 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader start count as he
overtook pole starter Randy Plath and led the final 19 laps to score the $1,200
payday.
May 8
ELDON, IA (May 6, 2006) –
Sometimes it takes a driver several races before they make it into the winners
circle but that wasn't the case for Danny “The Dude” Thrasher of Agency who
picked up his first career feature win this past Saturday night at The Eldon
Raceway.
May 8
WEST LIBERTY, Ia (May 6, 2006) -
The QCSA Auto Auction Hornets brought a large field of cars to the track.
Twenty-five cars made the main event with Chris Havel setting the early pace.
Robert Harding would challeng him as they swap the lead a couple of times.
May 8
MAQUOKETA, Ia (May 6, 2006) -
Saturday night was the season points opening races at Jackson County Speeway, a
food field of race cars shoewed up to battle to take the early points leads.
May 8
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (May 6, 2006) -
After a week off from racing action because of rain the previous week it was
back to the track at 34 Raceway Saturday, May 6
May 8
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Ia. (May 5, 2006) -
Travis Finke picked up his first IMCA feature win of 2006 after mechanical
problems took him out of contention the first three weeks.
May 8
MOBERLY, MO. (May 6, 2006) -
"Down came the rain and washed the races out" - Last Week, April 29 - BUT
Moberly's 24 Raceway rebounded on Saturday Night May 6, after a week of clouds,
a
little rain, and cooler temperatures, to have a great night of racing action
with 96 race cars in six classes!
May 7
CAMARGO, IL (May 7, 2006) -
The
All Star Circuit of Champions are preparing for another shootout with the World
of Outlaws on Saturday May 13th at the fast, high banked 3/8 mile K-C Raceway.
The showdown has been dubbed “The Ohio Challenge II” by promoter Jim Neir.
May 7
MEMPHIS, MO (May 6, 2006) -
Zack VanderBeek (USRA Stock Cars), Tony Dunker (Toni Dunker Farm Marketing USRA
B-Modifieds), Mike Shelton (USRA Hobby Stocks),
Beau Taylor (Outlaw Hobby Stocks) and Andrew Hustead (Hornets) each took home
feature wins in their respective classes at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway.
May 7
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (May 5, 2006) -
The Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway set history with one hundred and fifteen
cars checking in for action on Community First Bank and Bloomfield Equipment
night at the races
May 7
BELLE CLAIR, Il. (May 5, 2006) -
The second month of racing at Belle Clair Speedway started on Friday with a good
crowd and cars in the pits.
May 7
KNOXVILLE, Ia. (May 12, 2006) -
Following a two week delay, the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series are set to make their first-ever appearance at
Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa this weekend.
May 7
CORNING, Ia. (May 6, 2006) -
It was
3M night along with Teacher Feature races at the Adams County Speedway and the
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series for the second event of the season.
May 7
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. (May6, 2006) -
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Raceway Full results for May 6th.
May 7
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (May 6, 2006)
History was made Saturday night at Big River Sand Drags when 10-year-old Kyle
Brown of Bloomsdale drove his small ATV "mini dragster" to a first place finish
over the 27 other competitors in the track's most competitive class.
May 7
RADCLIFFE, IA (May 6, 2006) -
A
gorgeous Saturday evening brought the cars and fans out to share a night at the
Speedway.
May 7
HARLAN, Iowa (May 6, 2006) –
With the season in full swing, it was KNOD 105.3FM night at Shelby County
Speedway with some familiar names filling the winner’s circle for season first
wins.
May 7
DES MOINES, Ia (May 5, 2006) -
Friday was one of those cold, windy, spring nights for racing fans, drivers,
team members, and officials. On the track it was night full of caution flags,
race stoppages and some great racing.
May 7
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 6, 2006) -
Between the two of them, Danny Lasoski and Terry McCarl have over one hundred
feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway.
May 7
MEMPHIS, Mo. (May 6, 2006) -
Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, turned in a dominating performance Saturday
night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway as he closed out the Iowa-Missouri
Border War doubleheader with his second win of the weekend and third triumph of
the 2006 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series season.
May 7
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 6, 2006) -
B
modified driver Brian Kunkle picked up where he left off at the end of the 2005
season - with multiple trips to the winner's circle.
May 7
NORTON, KS (May 6, 2006) -
Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, was able to dodge the weather to get in
racing action Saturday evening, May 6.
May 6
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (May 5, 2006) -
Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, picked up his second O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series victory of the season Friday night
as
the inaugural Iowa-Missouri Border War kicked off with a full pit area and
packed grandstand at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.
May 6
DAVENPORT, IA (May 5, 2006) –
Despite unusually chilly weather conditions, a huge crowd and car count were on
hand to start the Ronnie Weedon Memorial Race Weekend, Friday at the Davenport
Speedway.
May 6
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 5, 2006) -
Racine, Minnesota driver Ross Zumbach picked up his first victory in the
Budweiser Sportsmen division Friday night in just his second outing on the
half-mile.
May 6
DANVILLE, Il (May 5, 2006) -
Joe Buyno survived a late race skirmish, and held on to claim the 28 lap “Marcus
Phelps Memorial” for the UMP Street Stock division Friday night at Vermilion
County Speedway.
May 6
LEBANON, Mo. (May 5, 2006) -
The racing action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway Friday night fell to mother
nature after all the heats had been completed on double points night with 100
race teams in the pits.
May 6
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (May 5, 2006) -
With a strong Northwest wind blowing on Friday night the weekly soap opera of
Motorsports began at the high-banked quarter mile speedway in Marshalltown as
week number five roared to life.
May 6
DONNELLSON, Ia. (May 5, 2006) -
Josh Foster claimed his first Discount Tire IMCA Modified feature win of 2006
after surviving the 20-lap event on Denmark and Wever Community Night at the Lee
County Speedway.
May 5
MACON, IL (May 5, 2006) –
For the fourth consecutive year, the promoters of three popular Midwestern
speedplants are hosting the “U.M.P. Tri-Track Challenge”.
May 5
BURLINGTON, Ia (May 5, 2006) -
Dennis Krieger has been named the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Official Event
Photographer.
May 5
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 5, 2006) -
Knoxville Raceway is preparing for its second, hotly contested, points races of
the 2006 season with the Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises Night this
Saturday.
May 5
BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 5, 2006) –
When
the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders make their inaugural visit to the Lincoln
Speedway on Saturday, May 6, many of the series regulars will be visiting the
Logan County Fairgrounds ¼-mile for the first time.
May 4
OTTUMWA, Ia (May 4, 2006) -
The Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints has rescheduled racing action from April 28th
2006 to Friday night May 12th at the historical Knoxville Raceway along with the
World Dirt League Racing Series of Late Models.
May 4
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 3) –
A
full field of 102 cars thrilled the crowd as the Indee Open Series took its
first green flag of the season at Independence Motor Speedway. The series, now
in its sixth season, kicked off its first of eight events for 2006.
May 3
Newton, IA (May 3, 2006) -
Due to construction and inaccessibility, the Iowa Speedway staff announced today
it will open a temporary ticket location in downtown Newton for local racing
fans to purchase season tickets beginning Saturday, May 6th.
May 3
VINTON, Iowa (May 3)
The
first of two dates for required Hoosier G60-15 tire use comes up next month for
drivers in the IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern
SportMod divisions.
May 3
ANKENY, Iowa (May 3, 2006)
JR
Motorsports adds a sixth division to its IMCA contingency program in 2006, with
awards to state champions in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod class.
May 3
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 3, 2006) -
For the third time in his career, 2005/2006 World Series Sprintcars (WSS) point
champion Brooke Tatnell of Australia has earned the Australian Sprintcar Poll
(ASP) “Driver of the Year” title.
May 3
DAVENPORT, IA (April 2, 2006) -
The Dude dominated the "A" feature with a 13-second lead over second place Jason
Sides. He lapped the field up to and including the 9th place.
May 2
LEBANON, Mo. (May 2, 2006) -
Following last weekends rainout,the Lebanon Midway Speedway is ready for Project
Graduation night along with the First of Three Double Points nights held this
season.
May 2
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 2, 2006) -
After consulting the appropriate records, Hawkeye Downs Speedway officials are
pleased to announce that on Friday, April 28, 2006 a new one-lap track record
was established in the Performance Concepts ASA Late Model Division.
May 2
MASON CITY, Iowa (May 1, 2006)
A pair of special events are on tap over the Memorial Day Weekend at I-35
Speed-way in Mason City.
May 1
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. -
Racing action Photos from the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway
April 28, 2006
May 1
MOBERLY, Mo. (May 1, 2006) -
The purse for 24 Raceway, Moberly, Missouri, for all five classes of both A and
B Modifieds, Sportsman, Hobby Stock, and Hornets has been adjusted (upwardly)
with most of the payout change taking place for the middle finishers of the
respective features.
May 1
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (April 28, 2006) –
Heavy rain throughout the area Friday night stayed away from Poplar Bluff
Speedway long enough for Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Nick Smith to capture his
first career O’Reilly American Sprint Car Series National Tour feature win.
May 1
BELLEVILLE, Ill (April 27, 2006) -
The first month of the 2006 season came to an end on Friday with good racing,
new drivers and a good crowd. With Mother Nature threatening to call off the
races, the program got in well under the curfew.
April 29
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 28, 2006) -
Mother Nature dealt race fans a knockout punch at the end of March as heavy
rains forced the postponement of the Iowa-Missouri Border War.
April 29
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Ia. (April 28, 2006)
- Brian Tipps proved the third time is the charm as he picked up is first 4
cylinder feature win in 2006 after leading the race two weeks in a row only to
run out of gas one week and break the other.
April 29
Moberly, Mo. (April 29, 2006) - The racing program for Saturday night, April 29,
2006 has been rained out. Fan Appreciation Night will now take place next
weekend, May 6, 2006.
April 29
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (April 29, 2006) - Race events scheduled for Saturday,
April 29th at 34 Raceway have been cancelled due to rain.
April 29
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (April 29, 2006) -
The racing program scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at Independence Motor
Speedway has been rained out.
April 29
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (April 28, 2006) -
Night number three was held with Golden Furrow Fertilizer and Slayton Polaris
night at the races.
April 29
CORNING, Ia (April 29, 2006) - Adams County Speedway rained out for April 29
April 29
LEBANON, Mo. (April 29, 2006) - Racing at Lebanon I-44 Speedway has been
cancelled for Saturday, April 29, due to rain. Racing will resume the following
Saturday night.
April 29
MALDEN, Mo. (April 28, 2006) -
The Malden Speedway battled the weather all night Friday, before halting the
races after only two features were run. This sets up double features in 4
classes next week.
April 29
DONNELLSON, Ia (April 28, 2006) –
Matt Gavin used his outside front-row starting spot to lead the opening
twelve laps of the Donnellson Tire Hobby Stock 15-lapper during the opening
points night at the Lee County Speedway.
April 29
McCOOK, Ne. (April 28, 2006) -
The air was a little chilly April 28 at McCook Speedway, but the racing was hot
as 75 drivers came to compete in the five classes.
April 29
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 28, 2006) -
The 2006 season at Hawkeye Downs Speedway kicked off in fine fashion Friday
night with old and new faces and cars filling the pits as 98.1 KHAK presented
the opening night of the 81st season of racing..
April 29
Davenport, IA (April 28, 2006) –
Koehler Electric Season Opening night was full of surprises and at times full of
cautions Friday night at the Davenport Speedway.
April 28
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (April 28, 2006) -
“I stayed home and can’t believe they got the whole show in tonight”, said one
dedicated race fan in disbelief.
April 28
KNOXVILLE, Ia (April 28, 2006) –
In a joint announcement today by SuperClean Brands, Inc. and Knoxville Raceway,
the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals on August 9-12, 2006, will be identified
as the SuperClean® Knoxville Nationals. The title sponsorship will include the
live Speed Channel 3-hour broadcast and rebroadcasts.
April 28
NEWTON, IA (April 28, 2006) -
Rusty Wallace claimed another "first" this week in Iowa - he test drove the new
7/8 mile oval track at Iowa Speedway - the first driver designed track in the
United States - a "Rusty Wallace Signature Series Track" - and gave the track's
surface grade high marks: Grade A.
April 27
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (April 26, 2006) -
With the T.V. cameras from Fox 44 rolling on Wednesday night, week number three
moved on into the Buena Vista Raceway.
April 27
DANVILLE, Il. (April 27, 2006) -
Vermilion County Speedway would like to welcome Chris Nunn as the new announcer
for the 2006 racing season.
April 27
OSKALOOSA, Ia (April, 26, 2006) -
Racing
action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was sponsored by The Oskaloosa Herald and
was also Kids Night at the track with all kinds of giveawayes for the young race
fans.
April 27
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 26, 2006) -
RL
Promotions, LLC, officially launched long-awaited all-new Web sites for five
racetracks operated by the organization.
April 26
ALEDO, Il (April 26th, 2006) -
The officials from The Aledo Raceway Park (ARP) are proud to announce the
signing of the tracks new title sponsor and A-Modified class sponsor for 2006.
April 26
Newton, IA (April 26, 2006) -
Iowa Speedway officials announced today season tickets sales for the 2006
Inaugural Racing Season begin Saturday, May 6.
April 26
LEBANON, Mo. (April 26, 2006) -
Tired of waiting until football season to tailgate at the big games? Lebanon
I-44 Speedway is giving fans an incentive to celebrate on the Wild Side.
April 25
INDEPENDENCE, Ia. (April 25, 2006) -
The rules for the 2006 Buchanan County Fair demolition derby are now available.
April 25
DES MOINES, IA (April 25, 2006) -
Iowa Speedway has selected Ticketmaster, the world's leading ticketing company,
as its exclusive authorized ticketing provider through a multi-year agreement
signed today.
April 25
ALEDO, Il (April 25, 2006) -
This week will be an exciting one for the Aledo Raceway Park!
April 25
EAST MOLINE, Ill (April 23, 2006) -
Pole sitter, Marty Thompson grabbed the early lead of the twenty-five lap Open
Wheel Modified feature Sunday at Quad City Speedway, but wasn't able to hold it
long as Ray Guss Jr. moved out front on a fourth lap restart.
April 25
BELLEVILLE, Ill (April 21, 2006) -
As the racing season continued at Belle Clair Speedway, the cars and fans
continue to attend the races. There were plenty of fans in the stands and good
car counts in the pits. And the action on the track was high-quality.
April 25
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Ia. (April 21. 2006) -
Though there wasn't a full moon the second night of the CJ Raceway season, you
couldn't tell by the racing.
April 24
MEMPHIS, MO. -
Photos from Opening Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Memphis, Mo.
April 22, 2006
April 24
WHEATLAND, Mo. (April 24, 2006) -
Officials from the new Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., have announced
that they will be sanctioning
their weekly Modified class with the United States Racing Association (USRA)
for the 2006 racing season as part of the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly
Racing Series.
April 24
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. (April 24, 2006) -
A busy week is in store for the opening of the 81st season of action at Hawkeye
Downs Speedway. A final is practice session is scheduled for Wednesday with the
2006 racing season taking the green flag on Friday.
April 24
CRESCO, Iowa (April 23, 2006) -
The 2006 USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series season opened at the
Cresco (Iowa) Speedway this past Sunday
April 24
SEDALIA, MO (April 23, 2006) -
1st Annual Bob Ramey Sr. Memorial Mo. State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO
April 24
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia (April 22, 2006) -
Dennis LaVeine, Burlington, won the first points race of the season for the IMCA
Modifieds at 34 Raceway.
April 24
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
Billy Moyer Jr. of Batesville, Ark. was the winner of the UMP Late Model feature
Saturday night at the Poplar Bluff Speedway. WITH
PHOTOS
April 24
DANVILLE, IL (April 23, 2006) -
The Northern Allstar Late Model Series (NALMS) capped off a double header
weekend with a stop at the Bill and Jean Nelson promoted Vermillion County
Speedway located at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds just outside of Danville,
IL.
April 24
MOBERLY, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
The rumble of 122 race car engines! The cheering of a great crowd of fans! The
enjoyment of super competitive racing on a fantastic dirt track!
April 24
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
Despite having the tower destroyed in a storm just a few weeks prior, the 2006
season opener at Big River Sand Drags opened on time and in style.
WITH PHOTOS
April 24
FARMINGTON, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
Mother Nature played a major roll in the outcome of the races Saturday night at
the St. Francois County Raceway by washing away the final two features of the
evening. WITH PHOTOS
April 24
BRITT, Ia (April 21, 2006) -
The
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock Country Speedway was fast -- really fast --
on Friday night and pole position seemed to be the golden spot for the season
opener for the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series.
April 24
QUINCY, Il (April 23, 2006) -
Mark Burgtorf, Henry Delonjay, Adam Birck and Joel Kerr all picked up feature
event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, April 23.
April 24
ELDON, IA (April 22, 2006) –
The 2006
racing season kicked off this past Saturday night at The Eldon Raceway with a
new promoter, a newly reworked track and a new division of cars.
April 24
WEST LIBERTY, Ia. (April 22, 2006) -
The West Liberty Raceway was back in action with the QCSA Auto Auction Hornets
feature event took to the track with Robert Harding taking the early
lead heading into turn one but did not last long as Wayne Noble raced pass
Harding on the outside down the back stretch.
April 23
BLOOMFIELD, Ia -
Racing action Photos from the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway April 21, 2006
April 23
HARLAN, Iowa (April 22, 2006) –
Another tremendous night of racing took place at Shelby County Speedway Saturday
night filled with warm weather and exhilarating close races.
April 23
MEMPHIS, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway finally got there 2006 season started, after
mother nature rained out the first five nights of racing.
April 23
MAQUAOKETA, Ia (April 22, 2006) -
After taking home the big Money Friday night at Davenport Speedway, Kelly
Shryock traveled north to Maquoketa, Ia for the second part of athe Midwest
Outlaw Modified Challenge at Jackson County Speedway.
April 23
RADCLIFFE, IA (April 22, 2006) -
The Hamilton County Speedway was back in action this Saturday night for night #3
of the chase for the point’s championship in 2006.
April 23
CEDAR FALLS, Ia (April 23, 2006) -
The
National Championship Racing Association has joined the RaceRPM.com Post-Race
line for the 2006 racing season. NCRA race fans will be able to hear post-race
reports from the track on select races this season.
April 23
Lebanon, Mo. (April 22, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway host the 1st annual Fast Factory 50 this weekend
with 50 Factory teams competing to grab the $5,000 to win show and when the dust
cleared it was veteran Rolla driver Todd Cook grabbing the top prize money.
April 23
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 22, 2006) –
Fans and drivers who braved the cool temperatures were provided with a thrilling
opening night at Independence Motor Speedway. There were 110 drivers signed in
to compete on the fast 3/8-mile oval.
April 23
CORNING, Ia (April 22, 2006) -
The 2006
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series season at the Adams County Speedway is now underway.
Karl Ritterbusch, Jeremy Tibben, Tony Hardisty and Les Helvie all captured
feature wins.
April 23
KNOXVILLE, Ia - (April 22, 2006) -
Six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion Terry McCarl conquered the field once
again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night to capture the 53rd season opener at
this storied central Iowa racing facility.
April 23
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia (April 22)
The
fourth different winner in as many events in the 2006 Deery Brothers Summer
Series added another trophy to his collection Saturday night at 34 Raceway.
April 23
NORTON, KS (April 22) -New
faces appeared in victory lane at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday
evening, April 22. All four divisions saw first time winners for the season at
the ½-mile oval.
April 22
DONNELLSON, Ia (April 21) –
Matt Sutton took control of the Shottenkirk GM Giant 25 and led from start to
finish as he earned his first career $1,000 payday with the Ideal Ready Mix
Sprint Invaders.
April 22
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. (April21, 2006) -
Racing action at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway was held with six exciting
classes in action for night number two.
April 22
DAVENPORT, IA (April 21, 2006) –
Kelly Shryock out-gunned a stellar field of racers Friday night, winning the
Mississippi Outlaw Modified Open held at the Davenport Speedway. The Fertile,
Ia. driver took home the $2,000 top prize for the feature win.
April 22
KANSAS CITY, KS (April 21, 2006) -
The racing action is hot and heavy at Lakeside Speedway. Even though it's early
in the season, drivers are working to put their programs up front.
April 22
McCOOK, Ne. (April 21, 2006) -
There was an excellent crowd in the grandstand and 73 cars in the pits on April
21 for the opening of night of races at McCook Speedway.
April 22
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (April 21, 2006) -
Week number three roared to life this past Friday night on “Blue & Orange” Night
at the Marshalltown Speedway as first year promoter Toby Kruse had to breathe a
shy of relief on the turn out of the evening.
April 22
IMCA
National Point Standings Through April 21
April 22
RED CLOUD, NE (April 21, 2006) -
It was another beautiful evening for racing action at The Speed Bowl in Red
Cloud, NE, Friday evening, April 21, as 65 race teams checked in for action.
April 22
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 21, 2006) -
Three drivers took the checkered first for the second time this season Friday
night at the Iowa State Fair Speedway – Pat Graham, IMCA modified; Bill Dawson,
IMCA hobby stock; and Ryan Lundy, IMCA SportMod.
April 20
BURLINGTON, Ia (April 19, 2006) –
The
Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders get back to business, as Lee County Speedway and
Spoon River Speedway will host a weekend double-dip for rounds two and three on
the 2006 tour.
April 20
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (April 19, 2006) -
After a beautiful opening night, the weather took a wild turn this past
Wednesday at the Buena Vista Raceway where shirt sleeve’s from one prior week
went to as many cloths as possible for “Speeds Golf Cart” Night and week number
two.
April 19
OSKALOOSA, Ia (April 19, 2006) -
Night
number two was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway on a beautiful spring evening
with four classes in action.
April 19
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 18) -
The
biggest season so far for RL Promotions kicks off this week with action on tap
at all five racing facilities operated by the Webster City, Iowa-based
organization.
April 19
BELLEVILLE, Il. (April 14, 2006) -
The second night of racing was held at Belle Clair Speedway with unusually warm
weather. There were new cars in the pits and lots of people in the grandstands.
April 18
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 18th, 2006) -
Halcomb Racing along with Aaron Scott are happy to release their new website
(www.AaronScott1.com) as well as a few new sponsors for the 2006 racing season.
Aaron Scott is the 2005 Eldora Speedway Late Model Track Champion.
April 18
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (April 15, 2006) -
IMCA modifieds and hobby stocks on hand. Matt Rogerson, Burlington took the
checkered flag for the first race of the season for the Sprint Invaders
while Adam Davis of Washington won the IMCA modified feature and Dan Wenig,
Middletown, took the win in the hobby stock feature.
April 17
MOBERLY, Mo. (April 15, 2006) -
Auto racing action returned to Moberly's 24 Raceway on Saturday, April 15, 2006.
An outstanding field of 107 race cars with the finest drivers returned to the
highbanked oval to compete in six classes for 24 Raceway's opening night.
April 17
KNOXVILLE, IA (April 17, 2006) -
Opening night at the Knoxville Raceway - The excitement electrifies the air. The
roar of the crowd, the thunder of the engines, the blur of cars as they fly past
the checkered flag.
April 17
MEMPHIS, Mo. (April 17, 2006) -
Hopefully this Saturday night will be the charm at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, Missouri. After having been rained out the past three weeks
the Speedway will try again as it will be Kirksville Brake and Muffler Night.
April 17
KNOXVILLE, IA (April 17, 2006) -
The Knoxville Raceway has hired Brian Stickel as Director of Marketing and
Sales.
April 17
WEST BURLINGTON, Ia. (April 15, 2006) -
Results and Photos from 34 Raceway
April 17
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (April 17, 2006) -
Despite all that Mother Nature could throw during the off-season, Big River Sand
Drags will open this Saturday night (April 22nd) on schedule.
April 17
FARMINGTON, Mo. (April 15, 2006) -
Following a frustrating year, Jason Keith of Fredericktown sailed to victory
during the sprint car feature at the St. Francois County Raceway Saturday night.
Photos
April 17
NEW FLORENCE, MO (April 15, 2006) –
Steve Grotz took an early lead in the 25 lap Budweiser UMP late model feature
only to be passed by Jim Durbin halfway through the event.
Photos
April 17
BOLIVAR, Mo. (April 15, 2006) -
Record crowd at Bolivar Speedway USA to watch the MARS boys but heads with the
UMP latemodels and I think everyone got their money’s worth.
April 17
QUINCY, Il. April 16, 2006) -
Quincy Raceways opened the 2006 points racing season the IMCA Modifieds, Bombers
and the Hornets getting awarded points for the first time.
April 17
MALDEN, Mo. (April 14, 2006) -
The Malden Speedway opened its 2006 points season with some exciting racing.
Shane Stephens made the long trek from Arlington, TN to take the top honors in
the Modified division.
April 16
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (April 16, 2006) -
The
new and improved Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway will feature six classes in
action with the Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints added to the card.
April 16
MAQUOKETA, Ia (April 15, 2006) -
Saturday
the Deery Brothers Summer Series IMCA Late Models made thier annual visit to
Jackson County Speedway with forty-two late models on hand. Despite breezy and
cloudy skies the program got completed.
April 16
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (April 15, 2006) -
Todd Hall of Charleston drove his #99 UMP Late Model to victory lane Saturday
night at the Poplar Bluff Speedway.
April 16
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 15, 2006) –
With impending precipitation surrounding 34 Raceway for the majority of the
evening, Matt Rogerson held off Bobby Hawks and the weatherman to score the
opening round of the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders championship.
April 16
SPRINGFIELD, MO (April 15, 2006) -
The day for the first race of the season for the Show-Me Racin Series Late
Models started with thunder, lightning and rain everywhere in southwest
Missouri.
April 16
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. (April 15, 2006) -
The racing action came to a screeching hault this Saturday at The Hamilton
County Speedway two laps into the Stock A-Feature event.
April 16
NORTON, KS (April 15, 2006) -
Race fans at Elmwood Park Speedway got more than their money’s worth Saturday
evening, April 15. Two
make-up heat races, along with four make-up features from the rained out April
1st program were ran first, followed by a regular program for all four
divisions.
April 15
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. (April 15, 2006) -
A new year and new look at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway with five
classes in action under the Casey's General Stores USRA sanctioning.
April 15
ONAWA, Iowa (April 15, 2006) - Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series and the Blackbird Bend Speedway were forced to
pull the plug on tonight's finale of the inaugural CasinOmaha “Double Down”
Showdown. A make-up date for the $3,000-to-win event will be announced in the
near future.
April 15
ONAWA, Iowa (April 14, 2006) –
In
the game of blackjack, experts will tell you a good way to enlarge your stack of
chips is to double your wager – referred to as “doubling down” -- when your
cards are a seven and a four.
April 15
DAVENPORT, IA (April 14, 2005) -
Boone
McLaughlin celebrated Good Friday in style as winner of the IMCA Deery Brothers
Summer Series race held at the Davenport Speedway.
April 15
LEBANON, Mo. (April 15, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway will play host to the opening Fastrak Late Model
Midwest Regional Season Opener on Sat Night April 22nd.
April 15
LEBANON, Mo. (April 14, 2006) -
The 2006 chase for the championship began Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway as close to 120 race teams checked in for the points opener as
Lebanon's Jared Harris put his name in the record books by grabbing the win in
the Fastrak Late Model Weekly Series Racing.
April 15
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 14, 2006) -
It was a record-breaking day in Des Moines Friday with a high temperature of 86
degrees and a nice evening for racing at the Iowa State Fair Speedway.
April 15
KNOXVILLE, Ia (April 14, 2006) -
For the first time in series history, the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series will compete here at the famed
Knoxville Raceway.
April 14
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (April 14, 2006) -
Nearly a 40-degrees in temperatures change from one week to another would greet
a near capacity crowd as promoter Toby Kruse welcomed his fans to the
grandstands for week number two at the Marshalltown Speedway.
April 14
RED CLOUD, NE (April 14, 2006) -
A large crowd was on hand for the opening night of the 2006 race season at The
Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening, April 14.
April 14
CULBERTSON, Ne. (April 14, 2006) -
You could tell it was a full moon over Culbertson Speedway April 14 when a
Modified driver won the Stock Car Feature, a Stock Car driver won the Modified
Feature, and Hobby Stocks roll after the caution light goes on.
April 14
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 14, 2006) -
While June 2-4 might still seem like a long way off to many, staffers at the
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) are busy planning the seventeenth
annual NSCHoF induction weekend in Knoxville.
April 14
IMCA
National Point Standings Through April 13
April 13
BUENA VISTA, Ia. (April 13, 2006) -
With the backdrop of an unusual warm Wednesday in April, the 2006 Racing Season
roared to life this past Wednesday at the Buena Vista Raceway.
April 13
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (April12, 2006) -
A
beautiful night for racing action with warm temps and hot action at the Southern
Iowa Speedway with Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon burning up the half-mile taking
two out of three feature events on the season opener.
April 12
HIGHLAND, IL (April 8, 2006) -
Highland Speedway continued their season on Saturday night with lots of cars in
the pits and people in the stands despite the chilly weather.
April 12
INDEPENDENCE, Ia. (April 12, 2006)-
The Indee Open Series returns in 2006 with its biggest schedule in series
history. It also provides regular competitors the chance to earn the largest
purse offered in its six-year existence.
April 12
ODESSA, Mo - I-70 Speedway (April 12, 2006) -
Huge Easter Egg Hunt Eggtravaganza for the kids April 15th starting at 5PM.
Hundreds of Easter Eggs will hidden in the stands.
April 12
LEBANON, Mo. (April 12, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway will host one of its largest races of the entire
season on Saturday with the MARS/UMP Challenge.
April 12
ONAWA, Iowa (April 12, 2006) -
This Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series will invade the Blackbird Bend
Speedway in Onawa, Iowa, for the inaugural CasinOmaha “Double Down” Showdown.
April 12
MOBERLY, Mo. (April 12, 2006) -
Last weekend's practice days at 24 Raceway in Moberly brought out around 110
raceteams for the re-scheduled 2006 Test and Tune event. 24 Raceway Opening
Night set for this Saturday the 15th of April.
April 11
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (April 11, 2006) -
A
new fan-friendly era of racing in southern Iowa begins this Friday night as a
new promotional team begins its tenure as operator of the popular 3/8-mile clay
oval at the Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, Iowa.
April 11
ALEDO, Il. (April 11, 2006) - The Aledo Raceway Park in Aledo, Illinois will be
hosting their 1st Annual Classic car show and Dirt Stock car show this Saturday,
April 15 at the Aledo Central Park from 9:30am to 11:30am. However the Test and
Tune day at the track has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 22 due to track
improvements that are not yet completed. The open practice session on April 22
will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm!
April 11
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (April 10, 2006) -
The first
Wild Wednesday of the 2006 racing season kicks off this Wednesday, April 12, at
the Southern Iowa Speedway with a full slate of action scheduled at the
legendary half-mile clay oval in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
April 10
BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 10, 2006) –
Two series mainstays and a returning high-banked monster will greet drivers on
the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders championship chase in the month of April.
April 10
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 10, 2006) -
Race fans of Independence Motor Speedway got a sneak peek at the competition
during the annual car show and practice on Saturday, April 8.
April 10
Webster City, Ia (Saturday, April 8, 2006) -
After a long winter and battling with Mother Nature for the last several weeks,
The Hamilton County Speedway made the official start to the 2006 season.
April 10
Ottumwa, Iowa (April 10, 2006) -
The
weekly racing action will kickoff this Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa
Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa with three exciting classes in action under the
United States Racing Association sanctioning.
April 10
West Burlington, IA (April 10, 2006) -
Although the recent rains in southeast Iowa were a welcome sight for area
farmers, area race fans were forced to wait another week for the season opener
at 34 Raceway.
April 10
Springfield, Mo. (April 10, 2006) -
The Show-Me Racin Series Late Models will kick off the 2006 racing season April
15th at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Mo.
April 10
Britt, Ia (April 9, 2006) -
Kelly Shryock picked up his first O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series win of the season Sunday
as
he captured the main event at the 2nd Annual Ruter Farms Iowa Spring Challenge
at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
April 10
Oberlin, KS (April 9, 2006) -
Over 80 race cars in six divisions overflowed the pit area at Oberlin (KS)
Speedway at the 2006 season opener Sunday evening, April 9.
April 10
Quincy, Illinois (April 9, 2006) -
Rob
Toland opened his 2006 racing season with a big win in the first IMCA Deery
Brothers Summer Series at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, April 9 over a field stout
field of forty two cars.
April 9
Oskaloosa, Iowa (April 8, 2006) -
The racing season kickoff at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa on a
Saturday night for the 3rd Annual O`Reilly Auto Parts Spring Classic with three
classes in action with the USRA hobby stocks along with the USRA stock car
division running as support classes along with the cars and stars of the United
States Modified Touring Series.
April 9
Lexington, Ne (April 9, 2006) -
The Dawson County Ag Society has agreed to make Allen Wissmann of Bertrand the
2006 track promoter for Dawson County Raceway in Lexington.
April 9
Belleville, IL (April 7, 2006) -
The 2006 racing season opened Friday night at Belle Clair Speedway with a good
crowd in the stands and cars in the pits.
April 9
Oskaloosa, Ia (April 8, 2006) -
Mark Noble of Blooming Prairie, Minn., came out on top in a race of survival
Saturday as he captured the 3rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Iowa Spring Classic
main event at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
April 9
Winston, Mo. (April 8, 2006) -
Al Purkey stepped into the winner's circle for the first time in 2006 as the
O'Reilly MLRA visited Winston Speedway.
April 9
Harlan, Ia (April 8, 2006 ) –
As the third week at the Shelby County Speedway got underway, it was evident
that the early-season jitters were gone, and confidence and determination filled
the field of 121 cars.
April 9
Lebanon, Mo. (April 8, 2006) -
Newton, ILL driver Chad Kinder showed everyone why he is considered one of the
top open-wheeled Modified drivers in the Midwest as he overcame motor
problems Friday Night in Qualifying and grabbed the $6,000 to win 2nd annual
Modified Madness at the Lebanon Midway Speedway.
April 9
Corning, Iowa (April 8, 2006) -
Saturday
was test and tune day at the Adams County Speedway and a large contingent of
competitors took a chance to shake done their cars in preparation for next
week’s season opener.
April 9
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (April 8, 2008) - Racing at the Poplar Bluff Speedway was
cancelled due to wet grounds Saturday but will resume it's schedule on April
15th with all six regular classes participating.
April 9
Springfield, Mo. (April 8, 2006) -
They all said they were just playing, but when the Show-Me Series Late Models
went out for their segment of practice time at the Springfield Raceway, it
looked pretty serious to me.
April 8
Davenport, IA (April 8, 2006) -
Brian Birkhofer held off relentless pressure from Darren Miller Saturday night
to win the season-opening Mississippi Valley 40, a WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series event here at Davenport Speedway.
April 8
Quincy, Ill. (April 8, 2006) – Opening night in the Deery Brothers Summer Series
now moves to Sunday, April 9, at Quincy, Ill., Raceway, after rain wreaked havoc
with a pair of IMCA Sunoco Late Model shows originally scheduled for Friday and
Saturday. $2000 to win IMCA Late Models, also running IMCA Modifieds, Bombers,
and Hornets. Gates open at 4:00 Races Start at 6:30
April 8
Burlington, Iowa (April 8, 2006) –
After recent additions to the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders contingency
sponsor program, twenty-four companies have renewed their relationships for
2006.
April 8
LaMonte, Mo (April 7, 2006) -
Terry Phillips notched his second win of the O'Reilly MLRA 2006 Thunder Tour as
LA Raceway played host on Friday night. The win was the 72nd for the
Springfield, MO native with the O'Reilly MLRA.
April 8
Marshalltown, Ia (April 7, 2006) -
Considering a cold night and a stiff north wind blowing, a large crowd greeted
new track promoter Toby Kruse as the rookie was put to work at the Marshalltown
Speedway this past Friday night.
April 7
Britt, Iowa (April 7, 2006) -
More than a half-inch of rain fell at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock
County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, on Thursday night, forcing O’Reilly USMTS
officials to move Friday night's 2nd Annual Ruter Farms Spring Classic to
Sunday.
April 7
Gilman City, MO (April 7, 2006)
“Mother Nature” has forced a change to the opening weekend WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series schedule.
April 7
Cedar Falls, IA (April 7, 2006) -
Weather
has forced the World Dirt Racing League and United States Modified Touring
Series to postpone races scheduled for Friday April 7, 2006.
April 7
West Burlington, Ia. - Race events scheduled for Saturday, April 8th at the 34
Raceway have been cancelled due to rain and wet grounds. Next Race: Sprint
Invaders - Saturday, April 15th.
April 7
Donnellson, Ia. - Race events scheduled for Friday, April 7th at the Lee County
Speedway have been cancelled due to rain and wet grounds. Next Race: Sprint
Invaders - Friday, April 21st.
April 6
Britt, Ia (April 6, 2006) -
Just a little moisture in the morning was enough to force O’Reilly USMTS
officials to pull the plug on Thursday's open practice at the Pritchard Family
Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
April 6
Farley & Dubuque, Ia. (April 6, 2006) - The test and tune practices for both
Farley and Dubuque has been cancelled. Do to the track conditions and weather.
See you on April 14th for the Open Late Model Shootout at Farley, and on
Saturday April 15th for the Dubuque Season Opener.
April 6
Aledo, Il. (April 6, 2006) -
Aledo Raceway Park is pleased to announce that Boubin Tire/American Racer Tire
has signed on as the Official Tire for ARP.
April 6
Bonne Terre, MO (April 6, 2006) -
Despite
all the problems Mother Nature decided to serve us, Big River Sand Drags will be
starting the 2006 racing season on time, Saturday, April 22nd!!!
April 6
Quincy, Ill. (April 6, 2006)
Opening night in the Deery Brothers Summer Series now moves to Sunday, April 9,
at Quincy, Ill., Raceway, after rain wreaked havoc with a pair of IMCA Sunoco
Late Model shows originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
April 5
USRA
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series National Points through April 2,
2006
April 4
Lebanon, Mo. (April 4, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway is ready for the Madness of the 2006 racing season
as this Weekend on April 7th&8th, the track will host the 2 day special event
called Modified Madness with $6,000 going to the winner of the 50 lapper.
April 4
Webster City, Iowa (April 4, 2006) -
Mother Nature dealt race fans a knockout punch last weekend as heavy rains
forced the postponement of the Iowa-Missouri Border War. Today,
however, officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series, announced a rematch for Friday and Saturday, May 5-6.
April 3
Quincy, Il (April 3, 2006) -
A
severe thunderstorm put the final nail in the opening night of the 2006 race
season at Quincy Raceways Sunday night.
April 3
Fairfield, Ia. (April 3, 2006) -
Blown Motor Ends Jeremy
Miller’s Opening Weekend in South Boston, VA
April 3
Newton, IA (April 4, 2006) -
Although the Iowa Speedway is still several months away from its first race, it
is already acting as a powerful magnet to attract other economic development in
the area.
April 3
West Burlington, Ia (April 3, 2006) -
The
2006 racing season for the local race track will kick off Saturday, April 8 when
the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models makes its first of two
stops at 34 Raceway this year.
April 3
Milan, Ill. (April 3, 2006) -
B&K
Sportswear & Vinyl Graphics would like to announce that the April Driver of the
Month is John Bull of Davenport, Iowa.
April 3
Farley, Iowa (April 3, 2006) - The test and tune practice for Farley is
scheduled for Friday Apri1 7, 2006 at 6:00pm. Cost for pit passes are $25.00.
April 3
Dubuque, Ia (April 3, 2006) - Dubuque test and tune practice is scheduled for
Sunday April 9, 2006 at 2:00pm. Cost for pit passes are $25.00.
April 3
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (April 1, 2006) -
John Hobson of O'Fallon, Mo. won the $2,000 Dwarf "Modlites" National feature
Saturday night at the Poplar Bluff Speedway.
April 3
Farmington, Mo. (April 3, 2006) -
The St. Francois County Raceway will open it's 2006 racing season Saturday night
with all four regular classes participating (Sprints, IMCA style Modifieds, Pure
Streets and 600cc Multis).
April 3
Deshler, Neb. (April 3, 2006)
Thayer
County Speedway opens for the new race season on April 23 with brothers Greg and
Lonnie Bell in charge of Sunday night shows.
April 3
Minneapolis, Minn. (April 3, 2006)
Intercomp
will reward the accomplishments of drivers in IMCA's Deery Brothers Summer
Series and in both regions for Stock Cars again this season.
April 3
Webster City, Ia (April 3, 2006) -
After a week off thanks to Mother Nature, the stars and cars of the O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series are back in action this weekend
for a Hawkeye State doubleheader at two unique facilities.
April 2
Norton, KS (April 1, 2006) -
A good field of cars in all four divisions were on hand for racing action at
Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, April 1, only to be
fooled by Mother Nature.
April 2
Bonne Terre, Mo. - (April 2, 2006) -
The tower
that controls all basic operations at Big River Sand Drags was totally destroyed
during the storm that hit the Bonne Terre area Sunday. Nobody was injured in the
incident, however the building was totally destroyed.
April 2
Harlan, Iowa (April 1, 2006) –
Racing the thunderstorm brewing in the west, Shelby County Speedway put on a
fast paced night of racing filled with close finishes that kept the crowd on the
edge of their seats..
April 2
Lebanon, Mo. (April 1, 2006) -
The season opener for the Lebanon I-44 Speedway was full of energy Saturday
night. Shaking the winter off of their tires, 111 cars checked into the pits
for a fast-paced night of racing.
April 2
Marshalltown, Ia. (April 2, 2006) -
New Marshalltown Speedway promoter Toby Kruse will be waiting until next
Friday night to take over the reins at the famed quarter mile speedway.
April 2
Corning, Ia. (March 2, 2006) -
The
2006 Adams County Speedway season is ready to get rolling and the
improvements to the facility and the show just keep on coming for this, the
23rd season under the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series banner.
April 2
Lebanon, Mo. (April 2, 2006) -The
final practice sessions were held Friday night under the lights as the
Lebanon Midway Speedway is ready for the upcoming 2006 Racing season on the
3/8ths mile clay oval.
April 1
Camargo, IL (April 1, 2006) –
The
2006 WinterNationals at Volusia County Speedway is now behind us and the All
Stars will use the experience gained running with the World of Outlaws on
the fast ½ mile in Florida to do battle on the fast high banks of Eldora
Speedway.
March 31
Webster City, Ia. (March 31, 2006) - April 1st Deery Brothers Webster City,
Cancelled Due to heavy rain showers and weather conditions.
March 31
Donnellson, Ia. (March 31, 2006) - Lee County Speedway PRACTICE DAY
Scheduled for Sunday, April 2 - has been cancelled due to rain & wet
grounds. See you opening night Friday, April 7th
March 31
LaMonte, Missouri (March 31, 2006) -
Friday, April 7, L A Raceway will present the O'Reilly MLRA Super LateModel
2006 Thunder Tour. The 40 lap main event will pay $2500 to win. Street
Stocks will run for $350 to win.
March 31
LaMonte, Mo. (March 31, 2006) - The practice scheduled for Saturday April 1
has been rescheduled due to the rain to Wednesday, April 5.. Gates will open
at 5:00, Practice session from 6:00-8:30. Pit passes $15. Don't forget the
DARE car show Saturday April 1, Downtown Sedalia, 10:00-2:00. Show entries
should arrive at 9:00..
March 31
Moberly, Mo. (March 31, 2006) -
The severe weather that hit the Moberly area on Thursday night has left the
track infield entirely too muddy, along with the rainwater standing in the
parking areas west of the grandstand.
March 31
Culbertson, Ne. (March 31, 2006) -
Culbertson Speedway is within a week away from it’s scheduled opening night.
March 30
The USMTS races at Bloomfield,
Ia. and Memphis, Mo have been cancelled for this weekend.
March 30
West Burlington, Ia. (March30, 2006) - Practice Day Scheduled for Saturday,
April 1 - has been cancelled due to rain & wet grounds. See you opening
night Saturday, April 8th
March 30
Alta, Iowa (March 30, 2006)
Inclement weather has already been declared the winner of Friday night¹s
scheduled Frost Buster Chassis Challenge special at Buena Vista Raceway.
March 30
Newton, IA (March 30, 2006) -
Construction crews continue to move at a rapid pace to prepare Iowa Speedway
for its Inaugural Race Event on Friday, September 15, 2006.
March 30
Knoxville, IA (March 30, 2006) -
According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee Lynn Paxton,
the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, Pennsylvania, is all
set to host the second annual ‘Eastern Reunion’ for National Sprint Car Hall
of Famers this Saturday afternoon, April 1.
March 30
Osage Beach, MO (March 30, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway, in central Missouri, has announced that they will be
sponsoring their first Car Show on Saturday, April 15th from ten until three in
the afternoon.
March 29
Benton, Mo. (March 29, 2006) -
In only their second event of the 2006 racing season, Joey Mack and the Mack
Racing, Inc. team found victory lane this past Saturday night at the Poplar
Bluff Speedway in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
March 29
Belleville, Kan. (March 29)
Belleville Motorsports returns as a sponsor of IMCA Modified special events this
season, awarding $50 product certificates at up to 30 races.
March 29
Bloomfield, Ia (March 28) -
Race fans in Bloomfield, Iowa, are finally getting what they've been asking for
as America's dirt modified masters will invade the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
Speedway this Friday, March 31, for the inaugural invasion of the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series at the 3/8-mile semi-banked clay
oval.
March 28
Buena Vista, Ia. (March 28, 2006) -
With the 2006 racing season now within eyeshot, the final touches are being put
in place at the Buena Vista Raceway.
March 28
West Burlington (March 28, 2006) -
Practice day at 34 Raceway will be held this Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Racers in
all classes are invited to come out
and
test their cars for the 2006 season which will kick off on Saturday, April 8
when Ideal Ready Mix & Deery Brothers present the IMCA late Model Summer Series.
March 28
Farmington, Mo. - (March 25, 2006)
The St. Francois County Raceway held it's annual Play Day Saturday to allow
drivers to test and tune their vehicles for the start of the 2006 racing season.
March 28
Newton, IA (March 28, 2006) -
Steve Wallace is schedule to run his last ARCA/REMAX race of the 2006 season on
October 15th at Iowa Speedway.
March 27
Gilman City, MO (March 27, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model season is set to kick off its
much-anticipated 2006 touring season. The opener on
the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds half-mile at Davenport is scheduled for
Friday, April 7, with the always-popular West Liberty event set for the
following evening, April 8.
March 27
Bloomfield, Ia. (March 27, 2006) -
The
Mt. Dew Bloomfield Speedway will open with a bang this Friday night, March 31 as
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invades the
speedway.
March 27
Memphis, Mo. (March 27, 2006) -
The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway will open with a spectacular, the O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series this Saturday, April 1.
March 27
Cedar Rapids, IA (March 27, 2006) -
Area race fans will be treated to a free preview of the 2006 season this
Saturday at the annual Hawkeye Downs Car Show.
March 27
McCool Junction, Neb. (March 27, 2006) -
McCook Speedway promoter Chuck Gray has made the difficult early decision to
cancel the opening night race program on March 31. The frontstretch of the
racetrack and the pit area are not in good condition after last week's major
snowstorm.
March 27
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (March 25, 2006) -
Robert Powers of Campbell drove his #02 modified to victory lane during the
feature Saturday night at the Poplar Bluff Speedway.
March 27
Lebanon, Mo. (March 27, 2006) -
Saturday nights will once again be filled with the roar of engines, the smell of
funnel cakes and the sight of checkered flags as racing resumes at the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway this Saturday night.
March 26
Eldon, Ia (March 26, 2006) -
2006 Eldon Raceway Track Registration Form. Forms can be mailed in advance to
the address shown on the form or bring it to the first race on April 22nd.
March 26
Lebanon, Mo.- (March 26, 2006) -
The opening of the 2006 racing season at the Lebanon Midway Speedway is drawing
closer and that means the high paying Modified Madness is getting closer.
March 26
Kansas City, KS (March 26, 2006) -
The final
preparations are being made as the O'Reilly MLRA is set to roll off the 2006
Thunder Tour with the North/South Late Model Shootout at Lakeside Speedway and
I-80 Speedway this Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1.
March 26
Mayetta, Kan. (March 25, 2006) -
Dean Mahlstedt, the Clear Lake, Iowa, pilot went from rags to riches as he
dominated the final night of the USMTS 4th Annual Kansas Spring Fling at
Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan.
March 25
Bloomfield, Ia (March 25, 2006) -
Bloomfield Speedway’s JR. FAN CLUB is seeking sponsors for the 2006 racing
season.
March 25
Quincy, Il (March 25, 2006) - Racers get your long underwear out, practice for
Sunday at Quincy Raceways is still on. We have moved the time - gates open at
3:00 practice is from 4:00 to 7:30, pit passes are only $12 and the grandstand
is Free. See you Sunday!!
March 25
Lebanon, Mo. (March 25, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway opened its gates for the 1st time in 2006 and over
75 race teams checked into the pits on a sunny but brisk Sat Afternoon for a 4
hour practice session to test and tune the cars before the opening of the
season.
March 24
IMCA
National Point Standings Through March 23
March 24
Farley, Ia. (March 24, 2006) -
The 2006
Race season is scheduled to start on (Sat.) April 1, 2006 at the Farley Speedway
with an Open Late Model Shootout sponsored by J & R Rentals. Support classes
will be Modifieds and the Farley Fliers.
March 24
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (March 24, 2006) -
Poplar Bluff Speedway Payout For 2006
March 24
Moberly Mo. (March 24, 2006) -
This season's test & tune scheduled for the first two days of April. Cars will
be allowed onto the track just two at a time for a maximum of five laps get
their racing set-ups and their techniques "dialed in".
March 23
W. Burlington, Iowa (March 23, 2006) –
Members of the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will continue to reap the
benefits of an outstanding contingency program.
March 23
Boone, Iowa (March 23, 2006)
Twin
Frost Buster specials open the new race season Saturday, April 1 at Boone
Speedway and Sun-day, April 2 at Marshalltown Speedway.
March 23
Cedar Falls, IA (March 23, 2006) -
The World
Dirt Racing League (WDRL) returns to RaceRPM.com April 7 and 8, 2006.
March 23
Mayetta, Kan. (March 22, 2006) -
Kelly Shryock's drive for an unprecedented eighth O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series title will resume this Friday and Saturday, March
24-25, at the Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan.
March 23
Norman, Ok.
These photos were taken at the 2006 Season Opener of the Stars of Karting
series. Stars of karting is professional karting, the very top level of the
sport.
March 22
Newton, IA (March 22, 2006) -
Iowa
Speedway officials will have their eyes on car number "64" driven by Steve
Wallace, son of former NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace, when he makes his 2006
NASCAR Busch Series debut later this month at Bristol Motor Speedway.
March 22
Independence, Iowa (March 22)
A
unique contingency program from new sponsor eCreative will award drivers
following the Deery Brothers Summer Series.
March 22
Webster City, Ia (March 22, 2006)
The 20th
annual Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models gets off to a
quick start, with the first green flag of the 2006 season set to wave Saturday,
April 1 at Hamilton County Speedway.
March 22
Marshalltown, Ia. (March 22, 2006) -
With the 2006 racing season now only a handful of day’s away, new promoter at
the Marshalltown Speedway, Toby Kruse has announced that Sunday March 26 would
be “Work Day” at the high-banked quarter mile raceway.
March 21
Memphis, Mo. (March 21, 2006) -
Mother Nature is back to her old tricks as more than four inches of snow fell at
the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway Monday and Tuesday forcing track officials to
cancel the first ever Memphis Spring Nationals. Next weekend of course weather
permitting will be the first race of the 2006 race season remember it is also
USMTS so who knows if Mother Nature will cooperate. Hope to see everyone March
31st Bloomfield and Saturday April 1 at Memphis.
March 21
Oskaloosa, Ia. (March21, 2006) -
Photos from Penn Central Mall Southern Iowa Speedway Saturday March 21, 2006
March 21
LaMonte, Mo. (March 21, 2006) - May be raining/snowing/windy & cold but L A
Raceway is planning for warmer sunnier days. First open practice scheduled for
Saturday, April 1, 6:00-8:30 (following DARE car show in Sedalia) Pit passes
$15. Grandstand Free.
March 21
Estherville, Ia (March 21, 2006)
Feature
wins on mid-season championship night pay off for drivers in a fourth IMCA
division this season.
March 21
Alta, Ia (March 21, 2006)
Buena
Vista Raceway starts the new race season Friday, March 31, with the Frost Buster
Chassis Challenge Special.
March 21
Keokuk, IA (March 21, 2006) -
The Tommy
Elston Racing team and Delph Communications would like to announce the launch of
a new Internet home for Keokuk, Iowa's Tommy Elston.
March 20
Lebanon, Mo. (March 20, 2006) -
Officials from the Lebanon Midway Speedway and the Show-Me Racin Series have
come together and will sanction the Late Model portion of the 2nd annual
Coca-Cola Fall Brawl on Sept.22-23.
March 20
West Burlington, Ia. (March 20, 2006) -
Winners at the annual 34 Raceway race car show held at Westland Mall in West
Burlington March 18-19 are:
March 20
Odessa, Mo. (March 20, 2006)
I-70 Speedway opens the gates to the 2006 race season with four IMCA divisions
on the Friday night card.
March 20
Farmington, Mo. (March 18, 2006) -
The St. Francois County Raceway helds it's annual car show Saturday at Busenbark
Carpet/Trailer Sales on Highway 67.
March 20
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (March 18, 2006) -
The 2006 racing season officially opened Saturday night at the Poplar Bluff
Speedway with both a large group of competitors and race fans on hand for the
event.
March 20
Beatrice, Neb. (March 18, 2006)
Prevailing over conditions that were more typical of winter than of spring,
Johnny Saathoff topped the Saturday Spring Nationals feature for IMCA Modifieds
at Beatrice Speedway.
March 19
Photos from the Quincy Place Mall Racing Car Show March 18-19 Ottumwa, Iowa
March 18
Independence, Iowa (March 18. 2006) -
For the second straight year, Independence Motor Speedway's annual car show will
be held at Pinicon Ford, Inc. and Independence Chrysler Jeep, Inc. on 1st St. in
Independence on Saturday, April 8.
March 18
Lebanon, Mo. (March 18, 2006) -
Final Touches are being done in gearing-up for the 2006 Racing Season at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway. The track will hold 2 practice sessions for drivers
before the opening weekend Modified Madness on April 7 & 8.
March 18
Camargo, IL (March 18, 2006) –
2006 is
shaping up to be a year of change in the world of sprint car racing. The shake
up in the upper ranks of the sport over this past off season has prompted many
track promoters to question the future of winged 410 sprint car racing.
March 16
Gilman City, Mo. (March 16, 2006) -
A
new electronic scoring system will be in place when The WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series opens its 2006 season in a few weeks.
March 15
Quincy, Il. (March 15, 2006) -
Quincy Raceways releases it's most action packed schedule ever for the upcoming
2006 season. The schedule includes weekly racing every Sunday night starting
April 2nd featuring IMCA Late Models, IMCA modifieds, Bombers, & Horents.
March 15
Marshalltown, Ia. (March 15, 2006) -
AM 1590
KWBG and Marshalltown Speedway Promoter, Toby Kruse, are teaming up this year to
help give race fans across the states an edge, The Racer’s Edge.
March 15
Lebanon, Mo (March 15, 2006) -
The 2006 Lebanon I-44 Speedway racing season is fast approaching with exciting
events lined up. "Any time you go to I-44 Speedway, you are going to have good
racing," track promoter Randy Mooneyham said, "and I think that's what fans come
to see."
March 15
Ottumwa, Ia. (March 3, 2005) -
The 2006 race car show will be held on Saturday March 18th and Sunday March 19th
at the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa.
March 14
Bettendorf, IA (March 14, 2006) -
Speedway
Fire-Rescue (SFR), an all-volunteer, Quad-Cities-based organization that has
been providing firefighting, rescue and medical services at speedways,
dragstrips, the Quad City Air Show
and other
venues for more than three decades, is holding its annual Motorsports
Fire-Rescue Training Seminar this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19,
in conjunction with Scott Community College.
March 14
Mayetta, Kan. (March 13, 2006) -
After a thrilling opening weekend at the Junction Motor Speedway, the stars of
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series will barely
have time to catch their breath as America's premier Modified series rolls on
this Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, with a doubleheader event at the
Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan.
March 14
Burlington, Iowa (March 13, 2006) –
With opening day just over a month away, ten members of the Ideal Ready Mix
Sprint Invaders organization will kick off the season by participating in the
annual 34 Raceway Car Show at Westland Mall on Saturday and Sunday March 18-19.
March 13
West Burlington, Ia. (March 13, 2006)
The Annual 34 Raceway car show takes place at the Westland Mall in West
Burlington this weekend. Race fans can view cars from all classes of competition
inside the mall this Saturday and Sunday, March 18th & 19th, during the mall
hours.
March 13
Knoxville, IA (March 13, 2006) -
Rollie Helmling’s famed Diet Pepsi midget car that powered USAC-turned-NASCAR
star Jeff Gordon to wins in the ‘Night Before the (Indy) 500’, Hut
Hundred, Belleville Midget Nationals and Eldora 4-Crown Nationals championships
in 1991 is currently on display in the lobby of the Iowa State Bank in Des
Moines.
March 13
Norton, KS (March 12, 2006) -
Over 80 race teams invaded Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, on Sunday, March
12, for the annual Frost Fest race event.
March 12
Gilman City, MO (March 12, 2006) -
Two additional dates have been added to the 2006 WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series Schedule.
March 12
McCool Junction, Neb. (March 11) -
After a bumpy track on Friday that challenged the physical and mechanical
endurance of each team, the Junction Motor Speedway crew provided a smooth and
dry "drivers track" on Saturday.
March 12
Fairfield, Ia. (March 11, 2006) -
Jeremy and family have
been continuing work to get ready for the first race of the USAR Hooters Pro Cup
Northern Division season in South Boston, VA.
The car has been
painted and the lettering is being put on the car. Jeremy is trying to get it
ready so we can put the car up in the Ottumwa mall next weekend.
March 10
Poplar Bluff, Mo. -- (March 10, 2006) Due to excessive rain received at the
Poplar Bluff Speedway over the past 24 hours, the Open Practice (Play Day)
session scheduled for this Saturday, March 11th has been postponed until
Thursday, March 16th from 4 pm to 9 pm. Pit admission for the practice will be
$10. The 2006 Season Opener will be on Saturday, March 18th. For more
information visit our website at:
www.poplarbluffspeedway.com
March 10
St. Louis, MO - (March 10, 2006) -
Utter Motorsports and Jason Utter are happy to release their new website as well
as a new sponsor for the 2006 racing season. The 2005 Brian Birkhofer Crew Chief
(Jason Utter) has decided to come back to what he loves to do most, drive a race
car.
March 9
Knoxville, IA (March 9, 2006) -
A record twenty-five (25) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning
affiliates have committed to the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC)
at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 6.
March 9
McCool Junction, Neb. (March 9, 2006) -
It's been 138 long days since the last checkered flag waved to drop the curtain
on the 2005 season for the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series, but the wait is
nearly over for thousands of race fans and drivers throughout the Midwest.
March 8
Beatrice, Neb. (March 8, 2006)
The traditional Spring Nationals special for IMCA Modifieds kicks off the 2006
race season at Beatrice Speedway, with a $5,000 prize going to the winner.
March 7
Des Moines, Iowa (March 7, 2006) -
The historic Iowa State Fair Speedway will begin the 2006 season of racing on
April 1st with an Enduro following an afternoon of practice and conclude the
season with a two-day special on September 22nd and 23rd.
March 7
LaMonte, Missouri - (March 7, 2006) -
L A Raceway 2006 will showcase the most exciting 4-wheel, very often 3-wheel and
now even 2-wheel action to be seen in the Midwest. Special event programs will
include the Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA) on April 7 and Sept. 15.
March 7
Gilman City, Mo. (March 7, 2006) -
The Joie of Seating is the latest addition to the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series family of sponsors.
March 6
Marshalltown, Iowa (March 6, 2005) -
Word has been received from the Marshalltown Speedway that DAY'S INN will become
the official over night destination "Stay Away From Home" for the up coming 2006
racing season.
March 6
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (March 6, 2006) -
Racers and fans will get a preview of the 2006 racing season at the Poplar Bluff
Speedway this Saturday when the track hosts it's annual "Play Day."
March 6
Farmington, Mo. (March 6, 2006) -
The annual St. Francois County Raceway Car Show will be held on Saturday, March
18th at Busenbark Carpet & Trailer Sales, just off Highway 67 near the St.
Francois County Fairgrounds.
March 4
Lebanon, Mo (March 4, 2006) -
The Lebanon Midway Speedway has been putting the final information on the 1st
annual Fast Factory 50 to be held on April 21st and 22nd.
March 4
Lebanon, Mo. (March 4, 2006) -
The 2006 Racing season at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will start with a bang as
the running of the 2nd Annual Modified Madness will be the season opener on
April 7th and 8th.
March 4
Lebanon, Mo (March 4, 2006) -
The staff at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have put some of the final touches on
the 2006 racing schedule with action for all involved including the fans and
family.
March 3
Ottumwa, Ia. (March 3, 2005) -
The 2006 race car show will be held on Saturday March 18th and Sunday March 19th
at the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa.
March 3
Milan, IL (March 3, 2006) -
B&K Sportswear and Vinyl Graphics of Milan, IL, would like to announce that they
are bringing back the driver of the month feature to their website, which is
located at www.bksportswear.com.
March 2
Atlantic, IA. (Mar. 2, 2006) –
Officials from the Short Track Network announced today that Dodge will be the
official title sponsor for their TV show the Midwest Speed Zone.
March 2
Eldon, Missouri (March 2, 2006) -
Lake Ozark Speedway announces plans for the 2006 racing season. This year the
racing season will start with a practice date on April 29th.
March 2
Britt, Iowa (March 2, 2006) -
Officials from RL Promotions have announced that a drivers meeting will be held
on Monday, March 6, for news and information regarding the upcoming 2006 racing
season at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway.
March 1
Bolivar, Mo. (Mar. 1, 2006) - It's March Madness, but who has time for
Basketball. Over 400 truck loads of clay have been dropped on the speedway over
past month or so. Final track prep underway for MARCH 24th and MARCH 25th
practice sessions for all classes. Check out our full season schedule at
www.bolivarspeedwayusa.com
March 1
Knoxville, IA (Mar. 1, 2006) -
Four regional qualifiers will be held for the $2,000-to-start Lucas Oil
Knoxville Late Model Nationals, beginning with the inaugural “Colossal 100”
southern states
qualifier on April 21-22 at The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord,
North Carolina.
February 28
Eldon, Ia. (Feb. 28, 2006) – Denny Banks promoter of the Eldon Raceway, will be
having an informational meeting Saturday, March 4th at 2:00 pm at the Wapello
Hall in Eldon.
February 28
Milan, Illinois (Feb. 28, 2006) -
On
Saturday night, February 25th, B&K Sportswear held their 2nd Annual Race Party
and Charity Event for drivers and fans at the Milan Community Center.
February 27
McHenry, IL (Feb. 27, 2006) -
The 2006
version of the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints schedule consists of 34 dates
at 18 different
speedways
in 4 different states. IRA is extremely proud to have Bumper to Bumper Auto
Parts & Service Centers as series title sponsor for the 6th consecutive year.
February 27
Knoxville, IA. (Feb. 27, 2006) -
The second annual ‘Eastern Reunion’ for National Sprint Car Hall of Famers will
take place on Saturday afternoon, April 1, at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing
(EMMR) in York Springs, Pennsylvania.
February 27
Knoxville, IA. (Feb. 27, 2006) -
The fourth of five international qualifiers for the Knoxville World Challenge
invitational is slated for Saturday, March 25, at the Todd & Pollock Speedway on
the grounds of Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand.
February 24
Moberly, MO. (Feb. 24, 2006) -
Opening day is on April 8th with season ticket prices set at $10 for adults and
$5 for kids, ages 6 to 12. Five year olds and under are free.
February 24
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 24, 2006) -
“We get it!” With those three simple words from director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’
Capitani, the Knoxville Raceway today has confirmed the following multi-brand
tire
compound rule for its third annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on
September 28-30.
February 24
Cedar Falls, Ia. (Feb. 24, 2006)
Rookie
drivers in a second IMCA division will receive contingency awards from
Performance Bodies this season.
February 24
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 24, 2006) -
Three-time World of Outlaws (WoO) and 1983 Knoxville Nationals champion Sammy
Swindell leads the induction ‘class of 2006’ into the National Sprint Car Hall
of Fame.
February 23
Fairfield, Iowa (Feb. 23, 2006) -
The 2006 USAR Hooters
Pro Cup Northern Division season is getting closer every day. The shop is a bit
of a mess as Jeremy Miller works to have his car ready for the beginning of the
season.
February 22
Independence, Ia (Feb. 22, 2006)
Real Racing Wheels has renewed its contingency awards package for IMCA drivers
competing in series and special events throughout the 2006 season.
February 21
Eldon, Iowa (Feb. 21, 2006) - The Eldon Raceway is currently looking for a
Flagman for the upcoming 2006 racing season. If you are interested in this
exciting positions, please contact promoter Denny Banks at 641-683-4117 or
641-680-2863.
February 21
Webster City, Iowa (Feb. 20, 2006) -
It
will have been a long 139 days since the last checkered flag waved, but the wait
is nearly over for thousands of race fans and drivers throughout the Midwest.
February 20
McCool Junction, Neb (Feb. 20, 2006) -
3rd Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw, races #1 and 2 of 73 for the 2006 O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series; races #1 and 2 of 14 in the Western
Region .Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, 2006.
February 20
Aledo, Illinois (Feb. 20, 2006) - The all-new Aledo Raceway Park is currently
looking for a scorer and a track photographer for the upcoming 2006 racing
season. Officials at the ARP need both the scorer and the photographer to be in
attendance at each one of the weekly events at the Aledo, Illinois facility.
If you are interested in either one of these exciting positions, please contact
promoter Brian Stuart via phone at 309.534.8664 or via email at
promoter@aledoracewaypark.com!
February 16
Wakeeney, KS (Feb. 16, 2006) -
The Wakeeney Speedway will kick off its 2006 racing season on Sunday, April 30,
with nine races slated for the upcoming season.
February 15
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 15, 2006) -
“USAC Thunder” on The Outdoor Channel, the $5,000 Mopar Challenge Bonus, and
American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), Midwest Auto Racing Association (MARA),
Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA), and the Southern Midget Racing
Series (SMRS).
February 14
Mandan, N.D. (Feb. 14)
Along
with six straight nights of racing, drivers from the United States and Canada
are being invited to enjoy local hospitality and plenty of beautiful scenery
along the way during the 17th annual Dakota Classic Modified Tour.
February 12
St. Louis, MO (Feb. 10, 2006) -
The Chad
Simpson Racing Team has taken there racing program a few more steps forward.
February 9
West Burlington, Iowa (Feb. 9, 2006)
Perfect
attendance throughout the Deery Brothers Summer Series will land IMCA Sunoco
Late Model drivers in a special race, and more qualifiers at every tour event
this season will go home with something extra in their pay envelope.
February 8
Cedar Falls, IA (Feb. 8, 2005) -
RaceRPM.com's Bucky Doren joins the crew of Dirt Racers Radio Sunday, February
12, 2006.
February 8
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 8, 2006) -
Sandy Parsons memorial contributions may be directed towards the National Sprint
Car Hall of Fame & Museum’s newly established National Sprint Car Benevolent
Fund, according to Sandy’s husband Lonny Parsons and museum executive director
Tom Schmeh.
February 7
Webster City, Iowa (Feb. 7, 2006) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
made several major announcements today, including the regional
alignment for the 2006 season as well as the addition of several major events to
form the most exciting slate of races in the eight-year history of the premier
modified touring series in America.
February 6
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 6, 2006) -
East Bay Raceway Park’s 2006 King of the 360’s and ‘06 Winternationals champion
Terry McCarl of Altoona will have his Big Game Tree Stands-sponsored sprint car
at next week’s Des Moines Sports Show in the Varied Industries Building at the
Iowa State Fairgrounds.
February 6
Knoxville, IA (Feb. 6, 2006) -
The exhibitor flyers for the twentieth annual Knoxville Nationals Trade Show, to
be held during the Knoxville National Sprint Car Championships, August 9-12, are
now available from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.
February 2
Bloomfield, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2006) -
The Davis County Fairboard once again has taken on another project to help
improve the facility for the upcoming 2006 season.
February 1
Davenport, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2006) -
Racers,
fans, and other motorsports enthusiasts will have reason to start their engines
this Saturday, February 4th, for the Quad Cities Racing Industry Show.
January 30
East Bay FL. (Jan. 30, 2006) - Winternationals, Dennis Krieger Imagery will
be covering all three weeks of Sprints, Non-Wing as well as the Late Model
events. If you would like to purchase Digital Images, please contact me at
DKRACEPICS@CS.com or 319-850-0622. I
will ship your orders as soon as I receive payment..........
January 30
Farmington, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2006) -
St. Francois County Raceway has announces their 2006 Schedule
January 29
Buckner, MO (Jan. 29, 2006) -
Nearly
three weeks have passed since the tentative 2006 O'Reilly MLRA schedule was
released and a busy three weeks it has been.
January 29
Corning, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2006) -
The 2005
Adams County Speedway banquet was held with an overflow crowd at the Cass County
Community Building in Atlantic, Iowa.
January 29
Alta, Iowa (Jan. 29, 2006) -
Warm
spring like weather greeted the near capacity crowd this past Saturday night at
the Alta Community Building as race fans, sponsors and drivers put the final
touches on the 2005 racing season at the Buena Vista Raceway.
January 29
Lebanon, Mo. (Jan. 29, 2006) -
Trade shows in the off season seem to bring out the strong hand of the Lebanon
Midway Speedway as the track will host the O'Reilly Auto Parts Super Late Models
again in 2006 on Friday Night June 16th.
January 29
Onawa, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2006) -
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series officials announced
today that the rugged modified road warriors have added an exciting doubleheader
to the 2006 schedule ... and we bet you're gonna love it!
January 27
Oskaloosa, Iowa, Iowa (Jan. 27, 2005) -
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today
that QuickTime Performance Race Parts will return for a second season as a
contingency sponsor of the O’Reilly USMTS for the 2006 racing season.
January 27
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 27, 2006) -
Fast Shafts, a producer of drive shafts for all types of dirt track race cars,
has announced the inclusion of carbon fiber drive shafts to its product line.
January 27
McCook, Neb (Jan. 27, 2006) -
Former
track technical inspector Chuck Gray takes over as the promoter of McCook
Speedway for the 2006 season.
January 27
Moweaqua, IL (Jan. 27, 2006) –
Shannon
Babb, the quiet Illinoisan dubbed “The Moweaqua Missile” by his legions of fans,
is preparing to launch is 2006 racing tour.
January 27
Newton, IA (Jan. 27, 2006) -
Enthusiastic fans throughout Iowa and nearby states warmly greeted NASCAR
Champion Rusty Wallace on his two-day media blitz across Iowa to promote Iowa
Speedway and The Newton Club.
January 26
Newton, Iowa - (Jan. 26, 2006) -
Renowned NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace, who climbed out of his No. 2 Miller Lite
Dodge at the end of his "Rusty's Last Call" 2005 Nextel Cup Series season.
January 25
Mena, Ark. (Jan. 25, 2006)
Brodix will award cylinder head sets to both champions and rookies of the
year for the regular IMCA Sunoco Late Model point season and in the Deery
Brothers Summer Series.
January 24
Cedar Falls, IA (Jan. 23, 2006) -
"Those Live Update Guys" from RaceRPM.com will return to East Bay Raceway
Park (Gibsonton, FL) for the Modified Winter Nationals.
January 22
Gilman City, Mo. (Jan. 22, 2006) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series has unveiled it's
2006 schedule with three first-time venues included on the slate.
January 20
Vinton, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2006)
Aspiring racers seeking an economical way to get on the track need look no
further than IMCA's new Sport Compact class.
January 20
San Antonio, Texas (Jan. 20, 2006)
Kevin Bendele, CEO of
RacePartsAuction.Com, Ervin Breiten, Jr., president of
RacePartsAuction.Com and Kevin Yoder,
marketing director for
IMCA, announced today the automotive racing sanctioning body has
joined forces with the fast-growing, web-based RacePartsAuction.com
website.
January 19
Britt, Ia (Jan. 19, 2006) -
Renewing their support of the drivers and fans of the Hancock County
Speedway, Pritchard Family Auto Stores has signed on for a second
season as the title sponsor of the popular 3/8-mile clay oval in Britt,
Iowa, officials from RL Promotions announced today.
January 19
Newton, IA (Jan. 19, 2006) -
Veteran NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace is visiting cities across Iowa to
promote Iowa Speedway and kick off a marketing campaign to sell VIP club
seats at the track's exclusive Newton Club.
January 19
Knoxville, IA (Jan. 19, 2006) -
Newly-crowned World Series Sprintcars (WSS) point champion Brooke Tatnell is
the top-ranked driver in Australia thus far in the 2005/2006 season.
January 18
Lebanon, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2006) -
NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace will be making a special appearance this season
at the Lebanon Midway Speedway behind the wheel of his Stacker 2/Impressive
Modified battling for the $1,000 to win special Thursday Night event on June
8th.
January 18
Moberly, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2006) -
A great group of racecar drivers, car owners and fans came out last Saturday
night to attend the dinner and the end-of-season Awards Banquet for
Moberly's 24 Raceway, version 2005.
January 17
Fredericktown, Mo. - (Jan. 17, 2006) There will be a lot of new things for
racers and race fans of the Fredericktown Raceway this year. Not only does
the track have new promoters in Curley DeBold and Terry Flanagan, it also
has a new website and website address.
Long known as, "The Rock," the Fredericktown Raceway incorporated that into
it's new website:
www.fredrock.info .
January 17
Tampa Bay Fl. (Jan. 17, 2006) -
The
Days Inn/Tampa North would like to be your host and is offering the
following to racers or fans.
January 16
Lebanon, Mo (Jan. 16, 2006) -The
staff at the Lebanon Midway Speedway and the Show-Me Racin Series have come
together to schedule a special Late Model event on Friday Night Aug.11th as
the Show-Me Series will make it's first ever points event at the 3/8ths mile
clay oval.
January 16
Camargo, IL (Jan. 16, 2006) -
In preparation for the 2006 racing season, All Star Competition Director,
Randy Fink, has announced several rule changes that will not only help to
improve the racing program, but are also intended to promote a more
fan-friendly event.
January 15
Tulsa, Okla. (Jan. 14, 2006) -
Watertown, New York's Tim McCreadie fought his way into the lead on the 35th
round then slipped away from Jay Drake and Cory Kruseman
over the final few circuits to capture the coveted Golden Driller trophy in
Tulsa Expo Raceway's 20th Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals 50-lap
Championship feature on Saturday night.
January 14
Tulsa, Okla. (Jan. 13, 2006) -
Two-time Chili Bowl king Cory
Kruseman outlasted P.J. Jones and a host of other challengers in
Friday night’s hotly-contested 25-lap Warren CAT Qualifying night
feature at Tulsa Expo Raceway’s 20th Annual O’Reilly Chili Bowl
Midget Nationals.
January 13
Libertyville. Iowa (Jan. 13, 2006) -
Jon Miller, Crew Chief for the 18n
of Jeremy Miller was recently interviewed by the USAR Xtreme website for
their Hot Seat Q/A session. Jeremy races in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series.
January 13
Vinton, Iowa (Jan. 13, 2006)
Points earned by IMCA drivers in their first 50 sanctioned events in one
state will be figured in Smiley's Racing Products state standings this
season.
January 13
Webster City, Iowa (Jan. 12, 2006) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
have announced that the Series will return to two of the Midwest's most
exciting facilities in 2006 -- both under the leadership of new promoters.
January 13
Tulsa, Okla. (Jan12, 2005) -
Former O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals champion Jay Drake made his way
back to victory lane at the Tulsa Expo Raceway by scoring the win in
Thursday night's 25-lap Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores qualifying
feature.
January 12
Des Moines, Ia. (Jan. 12, 2006)
Stepping up its contingency program again this season, Axle Exchange will
join the national decal program for the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division.
January 11
Bowling Green, Ky. (Jan. 11)
Holley Performance Products expands its IMCA contingency awards this season,
as the newest sponsor in the national decal program for Modifieds.
January 11
North Platte, NE. (Jan. 11, 2006) -
On January 9, the Lincoln County Ag Society named local businessman Gary
Herbst as the new promoter for Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte.
January 11
Ames, Iowa (Jan. 11, 2006) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today
that Boyer’s Engine Development will be a contingency sponsor of America's
Premier Modified Series for the 2006 racing season.
January 11
White House, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2006) -
The
United States Racing Association announced today that KSE Racing Products
has given their commitment to the drivers of the USRA Casey's General Stores
Weekly Racing Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2006 season.
January 11
Burlington,
Iowa (Jan. 10, 2006) –
Fifteen points-paying events and two non-points events have brought the
current 2006 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader slate to seventeen race dates
over the annual April to September grind.
January 10
Fredericktown, MO (Jan. 10, 2006) -
The Fredericktown Raceway will hold an informational meeting for the 2006
racing season at 1 p.m., this Saturday, January 14th at the Southfork
Restaurant in Desloge.
January 10
Beatrice, Neb. (Jan. 10, 2005)
Allen
Langdale, former promoter at Beatrice Speedway and more recently at Thayer
County Speedway in Deshler, is the new director for IMCA¹s Lucas Oil Central
Region.
January 9
Independence, Iowa (Jan. 9, 2006) -
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced
today that Real Racing Wheels will be an Official Sponsor of America's
Premier Modified Series for the 2006 racing season.
January 9
Davenport, Ia. (Jan. 9, 2006) -
Terry Neal was the big winner at the Quad City Dirt Track Awards presented
by the Quad City Racing Connection. More than two hundred people attended
the event held at Fargo Dance and Sports, in Moline, on Saturday, January
7th.
January 8
Moberly, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2006) -
Awards Banquet for the 2005 season. The date is next Saturday evening, the
14th of January in 2006 at the Moberly Municipal Auditorium in the south
part of downtown Moberly, Missouri at Rollins & Clark. 5pm is the time for
social hour with cash bar.
January 8
Lebanon, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2006) -
Officials at the Lebanon Midway Speedway have released a tentative schedule
for the upcoming 2006 racing season.
January 4
Moline, Ill (Jan. 4, 2005) -
Honors to local stock car drivers will be presented at the QUAD CITY DIRT
TRACK AWARDS Saturday, January 7th, 2006. The event will be held at Fargo
Dance and Sports, on 23rd Avenue in Moline.
January 3
Webster City, Iowa (Jan. 3, 2006) -
The eighth season of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series will bring the rugged road warriors to at least 30 different venues
in 10 Midwestern States during the 2006 campaign, Series officials announced
today.
January 3
Logansport, Ind. (Jan. 3, 2006) -
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced
today that Hyperco has renewed their commitment to the drivers of America's
Premier Modified Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2006 season.
January 2
Lebanon, Mo. (Jan. 2, 2006) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway is already preparing for the 2006 racing season
with some exciting, new changes.
January 2
Knoxville, Iowa (Jan. 2, 2006) -
On the 20th anniversary of what has become Midget Racings biggest event,
www.JimDandyRacing.com hits the world wide web. Veteran Motorsports
Announcer, Tony Bokhoven's catchy phrase has now made its way on to a
souvenir t-shirt.
January 2
Fairfield, Iowa (Jan. 2, 2006) -
As 2006 begins,
it's a good time to stop and take a look back at Jeremy Miller's 2005 racing
season.
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