News Archives for 2007
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December 30
TAMPA, FL (Dec 4) -
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.
December 28
LEBANON, MO. (Dec 28) -
The High-banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway will be celebrating its 25th year of
racing for the 2008 season with an action-packed schedule featuring something
for everyone.
December 28
REPUBLIC, MO. (Dec 28) -
The Newly Formed AllState DLRA (Dirt Late Model Racing Association) has released
the 2008 Tenative Schedule with 8 different tracks hosting events and currently
21 different race dates being released.
December 23
QUINCY, ILL. (Dec 21) --
The
2007 Quincy Raceways Awards Banquet has been scheduled for January 19, 2007 at
the Quincy Senior Center. The Senior Center is located at 6th and York in
Quincy, Illinois with a parking lot available on the 6th street side of the
building.
December 23
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (Dec 21) -
The 5th Annual MIDWEST SPEED EXPO Racers Trade Show and Swap Meet to be held on
January 12-13, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois at the ORR Building on the Illinois
State Fairgrounds is rapidly approaching a sold out vendor status.
December 21
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Dec21) -
Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) announced
Thursday the expansion of the “Top Dog” bonus program for 2008 — both
financially and geographically.
December 20
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Dec. 20) -
Banquet
dates for four racetracks operated by RL Promotions in 2007 will be held In
January and February of 2008.
December 20
BRANSON, MO (Dec. 20) –
The MARS DIRTcar Series will take another step forward in 2008.
December 20
WHEATLAND, MO (Dec 19) -
Every road leads somewhere and that statement is just about as obvious as
telling you where “The Road to Wheatland” ends. Of course it ends in Wheatland,
Missouri but in the
minds of dirt late model racers and fans, they should probably change the town’s
name to the Emerald City.
December 19
ANKENY, IA (Dec 18) -
Rest
assured, GM Performance Parts is developing a new Crate Engine sealing system.
Yes, GM Performance Parts announced that effective March 1, 2008, the “RM”
sealing bolts currently being used will no longer be available.
December 17
BURLINGTON, IA (Dec 17) -
Deadline to order your tickets for the 2007 racing season banquet is Friday,
December 21. The banquet will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the
Comfort Suite Hotel & Conference Center on Highway 61 in Burlington.
December 17
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Dec 17) -
A
record twenty-eight (28) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning
affiliates, including two from Canada and two from Australia, have committed to
the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway on
Sunday, August 3, 2008.
December 14
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 14) –
The
earliest opening night in tour history takes the 2008 Deery Brothers Summer
Series to Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway for a late March doubleheader.
December 14
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Dec 14) -
The
2008 Knoxville World Challenge international qualifiers move to the north island
of New Zealand for two dates within the next couple of weeks.
December 10
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Dec 10) -
Racers looking to get an early edge on the 2008 racing season will have a chance
to receive some off-season education in January.
December 10
KNOXVILLE, IA (December 10, 2007) -
Dick
Jordan, vice-president of News and Communications for the United States Auto
Club (USAC), has been named the recipient of the 2007 “Outstanding Contribution
to the Sport Award” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car
Poll.
December 6
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (Dec 6) - Per the recommendation of the race committee, the Davis
County Fairboard, at their regular meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 5, voted unanimously
to select Ron and Jerry Potts, of R & J Promotions, as promoters for the 2008
racing season. Details of sanctioning, rules, etc. are yet to be announced.
Present plans are to continue the traditional classes with bi-weekly appearances
of the 305 winged sprint cars. The Junior Fan Club will be returning, along with
other special events. Season opening is planned for mid-April, concluding in
early September.
December 6
MOBERLY, MO (Dec 6) -
Once more, the 2007 season Awards Banquet for 24 Raceway's season is set for the
Saturday evening of the 12th of January, 2008 at the Moberly Municipal
Auditorium in downtown Moberly, Missouri at Rollins & Clark.
December 6
WARRENSBURG, MO. (Dec 6) -
The
United Late Model Association (ULMA) continues to build its lineup of affiliated
tracks for the 2008 season and is proud to announce that LA Raceway in LaMonte,
MO, has become the newest affiliated track for 2008.
December 6
LEBANON, MO (Dec 5) -
Action for the 2008 racing season at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will again be
fast and furious as the Speedway has announced a Tentative 2008 Racing Schedule.
December 4
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Dec. 4) -
On the
heels of wrapping up a thrilling and successful 2007 racing season, officials
from the United States Racing Association (USRA) have released rules for four
sanctioned divisions, effective January 1, 2008.
December 4
TAMPA, FL (Dec 4) -
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.
December 1
BLOOMFIELD, IA (Dec 1) - Because of the ice storm the MidAmerica 305 Winged
Sprints 2007 Season Awards Banquet has been postponed for tonight and
rescheduled for Jan. 5
December 1
BURLINGTON, IA (Dec 1) -
The Southeast Iowa-West Central Illinois based Sprint Invaders Association will
again have Ideal Ready Mix as the Series Title Sponsor in 2008.
December 1
KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec 1) -
Take
your pick. If you are an avid race fan or just want something exciting to do on
Saturday Night, Knoxville Raceway has the ticket for you. With your choice from
19 to 31 events you will never be disappointed in a Knoxville Raceway Season
Ticket.
December 1
EVANSVILLE, IN (Nov. 30) –
Troy
Naeger enjoyed winning the 2006 UMP DIRTcar Racing Sportsman National
championship so much, he decided to go after a repeat this season.
November 28
LEBANON, Mo. (Nov. 27) -
The
Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo., will have new owners for the 2008 racing season
as Lebanon businessmen Jack Jones and Tony Jackson Jr. have purchased the
speedway from Harold Armstrong. The new owners will keep the
action
going on Friday nights, and will sanction their Modified division with the
United States Racing Association (USRA).
November 23
KIRKSVILLE, MO (Nov. 23) -
Have you ever wished that you could have a brand new Modified Chassis and over
$2500.00 worth of parts to put on the track next year?
November 19
WHEATLAND, MO (Nov 18) -
HOSKA Promotions and Greg Clemons proudly present The Lucas Oil Indoor Winter
Nationals, Missouri's only indoor winter racing series. Round #1 will get
underway on December 7th and 8th at the Boone County Fairgrounds heated indoor
arena in Columbia, Missouri.
November 18
LEBANON, Mo. (Nov 18) -
In an official announcement today, the Lebanon Midway Speedway will have new
owners for the 2008 racing season as Lebanon Businessmen Jack Jones and Tony
Jackson Jr
have purchased the Speedway from Owner and builder Harold Armstrong and will
keep the action going on Friday Nights.
November 18
KNOXVILLE, IA (Nov 17) -
More
than $250K in cash and contingencies were handed out at the Knoxville banquet
Saturday night. The banquet celebrated the 54th season of weekly racing action
at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World"!
November 16
ANKENY, IA (Nov 14) –
Karl
Chevrolet and its GM Performance Parts division will host a meeting on Tuesday
night, November 27th, to discuss the possible use of a GM Performance Parts
Crate Engine in 305 Sprint Car competition.
November 16
FARLEY, IA (Nov. 16) -
SPI
2008 rules meeting for the Farley Speedway, West Liberty Raceway, and the
Dubuque Speedway is scheduled for Saturday December 1, 2007 at the Palace
Ballroom (Farley Speedway).
November 14
ANKENY, IA, (Nov 14) –
Karl
Chevrolet, one of the nation’s leaders in new and pre-owned Chevrolet vehicle
sales is now powering, head on, into the GM Performance Parts business.
November 14
ANKENY, Iowa (Nov. 10) –
The Dirt
Truck Racing Association celebrated its fifth year of competition and its
competitors accomplishments during the 2007 DTRA Annual Awards Banquet.
November 12
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 12, 2007) -
The
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will be bringing their latest raffle
sprint car to Indianapolis for one of the premier racing trade show and auction
events in the country.
November 11
WARRENSBURG, MO (Nov 11) -
One year ago today a group of local late model drivers, owners, crewmen, fans
and track personnel came together with one thing on their minds … to do what
they could to give local weekly late model racing a swift kick in the backside.
Decatur, Illinois native
Kaley Gharst at the
Bloomfield Speedway.
November 8
Bill W Media (Nov 8) –
Kaley
Gharst has had a fabulous season that has included twelve wins and a series
championship.
The Show-Me Racin Series 2007 Champion Leslie Essary. The
Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series paid out over $260,000 in 2007 through race
purses and the point fund money and contingency prizes.
November 5
BURLINGTON, IA (Nov. 05) - A rules meeting
for the 2008 racing season has been set for Monday, Nov. 12 for 305 sprints and
hobby stocks. The meeting will be held at Turn 2 Restaurant in Mediapolis. The
meeting for sprint cars will be at 6:00 followed by the meeting for hobby stocks
at 7:15. This is an informational meeting to discuss upcoming rules changes for
the 2008 racing season.
November 5
BRANSON, MO (Nov. 4) -
On Sunday afternoon November 4th, drivers, sponsors, family, and
friends of the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series gathered at Playtime Pizza in
Branson, MO for the season-ending awards ceremony.
November 5
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Nov. 5) -
Officials
from RL Promotions, LLC, have announced that the motorsports promotions and
management company will continue to promote weekly racing and special events at
both the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway and Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa,
in 2008.
November 5
BURLINGTON, IA (Oct 15)
34
Raceway, located 4 miles west of West Burlington, Iowa will host its 1st annual
Racers Swap Meet on Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 3 pm in the 34 Raceway
grandstand parking lot.
November 2
LEBANON, Mo. (Nov 1) -
After dominating the competition during the inaugural Latemodelracer.com (LMR)
Gary Jacob Memorial Central Rankings campaign over the summer season, John
Anderson
towed eight hours south to Enid Speedway Park in north central Oklahoma to
participate in one of the final GJM Central Rankings events of the 2007 racing
season.
November 1
Lancaster, Mo (Nov. 1) - Check out the November issue of Speedway
Illustrated Magazine to see an article about the 4-link rear suspension written
by Chris Smyser! You can get more information about Speedway Illustrated
Magazine or purchase the November issue at
www.speedwayillustrated.com
November 1
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Nov. 1) -
The final event of the 2007 racing season at the Marshalltown Speedway will take
place Saturday night November 3rd with the year ending banquet. Second year
promoter is pleased with how his second season worked out.
October 31
OSCEOLA, Iowa (Oct. 31, 2007) -
Justin Fegers of Mound, Minn., will be honored as the 2007 PolyDome Late Model
Series Champion on Saturday, Nov.10, at this year's WORLD Dirt Racing League
champions' banquet, which takes place here at Terrible's Hotel and Casino.
October 30
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 30) –
Sophomore ASA Late Model Series’ “Challenge Division” driver Michael Annett is
looking for a strong conclusion to his 2007 stockcar season.
National Sprint Car Museum's annual "Youth & Families in
Racing Forum", which was held on Saturday, September 29, during the Knoxville
Late Model Nationals.
(left-to-right): moderator Justin Zoch, Taylor Voitel (motorcycle), Brett
Moffitt (IMCA SportMod), Josh Padelford (305 winged sprint car), Tim Perkins
(late model), Brandyn Martin (quad racer), Tasker Phillips (305 winged sprint
car), Eric Voitel (motorcycle), moderator Tony Paris, and Ashlyn Martin (quad
racer). Photo by Dave Hill
October 22
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct 22) –
It's
just a matter of a couple of short days now, the final few hours, and the final
weekend of October is upon us. You know, that weekend when all roads seemingly
lead to Little Rock, Arkansas.
October 21
DONNELLSON, Iowa (Oct 20) -
All five feature winners at Saturday’s "Shiverfest" held at the Lee County
Speedway in Donnellson collected extra money on top of their purse check due to
their rankings in the 2007 All Iowa Point standings.
October 21
DONNELLSON, Iowa (Oct 20) –
Beautiful autumn weather blessed southeast Iowa on Saturday and the result was a
record setting evening for the eighth running of "Shiverfest" at the Lee County
Speedway.
October 17
KNOXVILLE, IA (Oct 17) -
The
Knoxville Raceway has announced the 2008 schedule which includes 36 race days.
Each year Knoxville Raceway attracts over 300,000 spectators to the historic
track.
October 17
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Oct 18) -
Jack Housby of Des Moines is the newly-elected president of the board of
directors of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation.
October 16
EAST MOLINE, IL (Oct 16) -
Over 100 cars made their way to Quad City Raceway Saturday, October 13th, for
the Last Call.
October 16
Jeremy Miller Racing (Oct 13) - Jeremy
had a long break from racing this summer. He hadn't been completely away from
racing, but he hadn't been behind the wheel since May.
October 15
BURLINGTON, IA (Oct 15)
34
Raceway, located 4 miles west of West Burlington, Iowa will host its 1st annual
Racers Swap Meet on Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 3 pm in the 34 Raceway
grandstand parking lot.
October 15
ODESSA, MO (Oct 15) –
Drivers planning to compete at I-70 Speedway during the “October Series” can
practice on the 3/8 mile, D shaped oval this Wednesday night.
October 15
POCOLA, OK (Oct 15) -
This Saturday night Oct 20 will be the final points race of 2007 for the Race
Brothers Show-Me Racin Series.
October 13
MOBERLY, MO (Oct 13) -
Mother Nature struck during the daytime, so the practice, known as "Play Day" is
now moved to Sunday with same info at 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO.
October 13
CRESCO, Iowa (Oct 12) -
The
roar of engines filled the air at the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds for a
second straight night Friday, as the Cresco Speedway hosted the inaugural Cresco
USRA Nationals.
Here's Veteran, Bobby Hawks running Randy Plaths 305 Sprinter
@ 34 Raceways, as he won his last Feature event of his career. Bobby has retired
from Sprint Car racing, and had an eye injury last month, and will have surgery
on the 18th of October, 2007. Hawks, is still active in racing and helping
several drivers with his knowledge and super smooth driving style, that set him
apart as one of the very best the Midwest has ever seen.
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 2007
October 12
QUINCY, Ill. (Oct. 12) –
A
second full-bodied IMCA division joins Sunday night programs at Quincy Raceway
beginning next season. The first points races for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at the
3/10 mile speedplant will be in April.
October 12
CRESCO, Iowa (Oct 11) -
Fans
and drivers that braved the cold were treated to some hot on-track action
Thursday night as the inaugural Cresco USRA Nationals kicked off at the Cresco
Speedway.
October 10
CRESCO, Iowa (Oct. 9) -
The 2007
racing season at the Cresco Speedway has been one of the most exciting and
memorable ever at the 4/10-mile high-banked clay oval.
Here's Terry Hoenig presenting the Donnellson Volunteer Fire Crew a check for
($1000.00) from Lee County Speedway. They held a 50/50 drawing and raised most
of the money and Terry and Jen added some additional money to make it an even
thousand dollars and thanked them for all their hard work and dedication during
the past several years at LCS...
WAY TO GO GUYS - Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 2007
October 9
DONNELLSON, IA (Oct 9) -
Race fans in the upper Midwest have been able to wear shorts and a t-shirt to
many of the late season specials and hopefully some of that nice weather can
stick around for ten more days for the eighth running of “Shiverfest”.
October 9
MOBERLY, MO (Oct 9) -
It's a party; it's a hog roast; it's practice; it's music; yep, it's all of
those and it's this Saturday afternoon and evening at 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO.
Jerry Coons Jr. wins the 25 Lap A Main during the Bob Wentel Classic at Granite
City, Illinois on Sunday Night running the POWR-I Midget Event...
October 8
ODESSA, MO (Oct 8) –
Drivers planning to compete at I-70 Speedway during the “October Series” can
practice on the 3/8 mile, D shaped oval this Wednesday night.
October 8
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Oct 8) –
Iowa native
Michael Annett notched his name in the history book of motorsports at Friday’s
“ARCA RE/MAX 250” as the event’s 29th different winner in its 38-year history.
October 8
McCOOK, NE (Oct 8) -
McCook Speedway will hold a banquet on Saturday night, November 10, to honor the
top points drivers of the season.
October 8
MALDEN, MO (Oct 6) -
2007 Nathan Rettig Cotton Bowl Cup Results from the Malden Speedway
October 8
LEBANON, MO (Oct 6) -
The racing season came to a close with the running of the 3rd Annual Coca-Cola
Fall Brawl At the LebanonMidway Speedway with 195 Race Cars total during the 2
day event and perfect track conditions on both nights as New Champions were
crowned.
Zack VanderBeek was all smiles after winning both the USRA
Modifieds and USRA Stock Cars main events during the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway 3rd Annual Pepsi Fall Nationals Saturday Oct 6. Memphis, Mo.
October 7
MEMPHIS, MO (Oct. 6) -
The
2007 season came to a close on Saturday, with night two of the 3rd Annual Pepsi
Fall Nationals being put into the books.
October 7
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Oct. 6) -
Being in the right place at the right time was everything for a pair of drivers
during the Indee Outlaw special at Independence Motor Speedway.
October 7
MEMPHIS, MO (Oct. 5) -
What a
great night for racing at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway, with temperatures
in the lower 70's at race time on Friday during the 3rd Annual Pepsi Fall
Nationals.
October 7
DAVENPORT, Ia (Oct. 7) - Darren
"The Thriller" Miller made it two for two in the WORLD Dirt Racing League
Polydome Late Model Series by grabbing his second win in as many nights Saturday
here at Davenport Speedway.
October 7
ODESSA, MO (Oct 6, 2007) –
Who would have thought that it would be 91 degrees in October?
But that is not all that was hot! Racing was at its best at I-70 Speedway the
Dirt Track with Sprint Cars, Stock Cars and SportMod / B-Mods on opening night
of the Saturday “October Series”.
October 6
McCOOL JUNCTION, NE (Oct 6) -
There’s something for everyone at the Cool McCool 100 at Junction Motor
Speedway, McCool Junction, NE on October 13 and 14th, 2007.
October 6
DAVENPORT, Ia (Oct. 6, 2007) - Darren
Miller lived up to his nickname 'The Thriller' Friday night as he grabbed the
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series victory here at
Davenport Speedway. It was the first of two nights of racing in the series'
season finale at the half-mile speed plant.
October 4
DAVENPORT, Ia (Oct. 4) - The
WORLD Dirt Racing League brings the PolyDome Late Model Series to the Davenport
Speedway this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 5 and 6) for a double-header season
finale.
Springfield, Nebraska Sprint Car racer Trish Dover (R) is
joined for a photo by Late Model driver Jill George from Cedar Falls, Iowa (L)
and Jr.1 Briggs Class Kart pilot Morgan Nielsen from Marshalltown, Iowa (C) at
the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals & Knoxville Mid-States 305 Sprint
Championship on September 29th.
October 3
LEBANON, Mo. (Oct. 3) -
The biggest show of the season will be held this weekend at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway as the season ending Coca-Cola Fall Brawl set for Friday and Sat
October 5th and 6th with well over $45,000 on the line.
October 3
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Oct 3) -
This past weekends Knoxville Mid-States 305 Sprint Championship proved to be a
valuable learning experience for Trish Dover and team.
October 3
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Oct 3) –
Michael
Annett is fresh off of a Top-5 finish the final point-awarding event of the
ASALMS “Challenge Division” and is ready to change gears and return to the ARCA
RE/MAX Series.
October 2
WHEATLAND, MO (Oct 2) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway lowers the curtain on the 2007 racing season this Sunday,
October 7th with the Mid-Missouri ULMA Late Model Championships.
October 2
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 2) –
Five first-time kings and a first-ever queen join a pair of three-time titlists
in IMCA’s 2007 national championship class.
October 2
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Oct 2) –
Michael
Annett concluded his 2007 ASALMS’ “Challenge Division” point season with an
impressive debut performance at Pensacola’s Five Flags Speedway.
October 2
LEBANON, Mo. (Oct 2) -
Over 50 Legends Teams checked into the Lebanon Midway Speedway this past weekend
for the running of the 11th annual Dirt-track Legends Nations and wild action
headlined all 3 classes along with the local racing action.
October 2
WHEATLAND, MO (Oct. 2) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway is excited to announce that All American Ready Mix from
Kansas City, MO has put an extra $500 to win in the pot for for Mid-Missouri
ULMA Championship.
October 2
EAST MOLINE, IA (Oct 2 ) -
A who’s who of the nation’s top drivers checked into the pits Sunday afternoon
to compete in the biggest race the Quad Cities as seen in a long time.
October 2
BEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 2) –
Beatrice Speedway’s big late season October Fest special is set for this week
end, featuring IMCA-sanctioned Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts.
October 1
DAVENPORT, IA (Sept 29) -
The 4th Annual Fall Spooktacular was held Saturday at the Davenport Speedway.
Over one hundred and forty racecars graced the pit area of the track for the
event, presented by the Quad Cities Racing Connection and Quad City Salvage
Auction.
October 1
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept 29)
34
Raceway capped off its 2007 season under new ownership with the 1st annual IMCA
Stock Car and Hobby Stock Nationals on Saturday, Sept. 29 and the Laue's were
pleased with the number of cars that turned out for their first "big" stock car
and hobby stock show.
October 1
DONNELLSON, IA (Sept 29) -
Drivers who have enjoyed success throughout the 2007 racing season will have the
opportunity to earn some extra cash at “Shiverfest” through a program announced
today by the All Iowa Points.
October 1
BUCKNER, MO (Oct 1) -
When the 2007 O'Reilly MLRA season began Belton, MO's Alan Vaughn had one thing
on his mind - taking down a fifth O'Reilly MLRA Championship.
October 1
McCOOK, NE, (Sept 30) -
The day woke up gloomy and windy in McCook on September 30, and it looked as
though it would not be a good one for the United Rebel Sprint Series to come to
town.
October 1
EAST MOLINE, IL (Sept 30) -
2nd Annual Fall Harvest Shootout results
October 1
LEBANON, MO (Sept 30) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series 2007 season is starting to wind down, but
before the Late Models get put up for the winter, there are TWO big shows left
to run.
October 1
KANSAS, CITY, Kans. (Sept. 30) -
After scoring the runner-up spot the night before, John Anderson nabbed the
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series win in the Late Model
Showdown here Saturday night at Lakeside Speedway. The race was co-sanctioned by
MLRA.
October 1
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Sept 30) -
For the fourth consecutive season, the Indee Outlaw Special will serve as the
season finale at Independence Motor Speedway.
Gary Wright of Hooks, TX, notched his 13th O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour
National feature win of the year by topping Saturday night's 25-lap main event
at Missouri's
West Plains Motor Speedway.
October 1
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept. 29) -
Over the course of 48 hours things can change in one's life. At least if you are
Jared Landers it can.
October 1
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (Sept 29, 2007) –
With the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series resuming action
on Saturday night, it was the most familiar of faces reaching victory lane as
Gary
Wright captured his 13th series win of the year in the 25-lap feature at West
Plains Motor Speedway.
October 1
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept 29) -
Brady Smith of Solon Springs, Wisconsin, won the Fourth Annual Lucas Oil Late
Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway on the Marion County
Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, September 29, 2007.
October 1
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (Sept 29) -
34 Raceway results for September 29
October 1
MALDEN, MO (Sept. 28) -
Malden Speedway Results - 9/28/07
October 1
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
September 26
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 26) -
Race fans can expect to see some of the best racing of the year at 34 Raceway
this Saturday, Sept. 29 as the track hosts its 1st annual IMCA Stock Car and
Hobby Stock Nationals on the 3/8 mile high bank.
September 26
BUCKNER, MO (Sept 25) -
The 2007 O'Reilly MLRA season will close out with a bang this coming weekend
with three races in three nights to crown the champ.
September 26
LEBANON, Mo. (Sept. 25) -
The countdown to the 3rd annual Lebanon Midway Speedway Fall Brawl is rounding
the corner as the purses for the season ending 2 day show has been announced.
September 24
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sept. 25) - When
the WORLD Dirt Racing League hits Lakeside Speedway here this weekend, it will
be during the NASCAR Nextel Cup racing weekend at the nearby Kansas Speedway.
September 24
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Sept 25, 2007) -
This weekend Knoxville Raceway will cap off it's 2007 season with the Knoxville
Mid-States 305 Championship and the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.
September 25
KNOXVILLE, IA (Sept 24) –
Citing his current position in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship point
standings, Tony Stewart has decided not to compete in this weekend’s Lucas Oil
Knoxville Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway.
September 24
WHEATLAND, Mo. (Sept. 22) -
It came down to the final two rounds of fender-to-fender action and as the dust
settled over the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.,
September 24
MOBERLY, MO (Sept 24) -
It's FALL and although in some ways it doesn't seem possible, 24 Raceway in
Moberly concluded the 2007 racing season on Saturday night Sept. 22.
September 24
OBERLIN, KS (Sept. 24) -
With the 2007 United Rebel Sprint Series Season drawing to a close, the Rebels
will make their debut at the McCook Speedway.
September 24
EAST MOLINE, IL (Sept. 23) -
Quad City Raceway Hall of Fame Classic results
September 24
LEBANON, MO (Sept 23) -
Bill Frye was contemplating retirement going into night two of the annual
Lebanon I-44 Speedway MARS-MLRA Fall Shootout.
September 24
HAYS, KS (Sept 22) -
RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, wrapped up the 2007 racing season Saturday night,
September 22, during the final night of the Fall Nationals.
September 24
CORNING, IA (Sept 22) -
Scuba Steve Churchill took home the winner's check and trophy from the 9th
annual KMA Radio 960 Tradition at the Adams County Speedway in Corning on
Saturday, September 22nd.
September 24
LaSALLE, IL (Sept 22) -
Brooke Tatnell overtook early leader Travis Whitney, then heldoff a late race
charge by Wayne Johnson to claim victory in the O'Reilly Bumper to Bumper IRA
Outlaw Sprints sanctioned Illinois Valley Fall Sprint Classic at the LaSalle
Speedway.
September 24
DONNELLSON, IA (Sept 22) –
Kaley Gharst’s 2007 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders ended just as it started
five months ago.
September 24
ODESSA, MO (Sept 23) –
The Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway provided race fans who love asphalt and dirt
with a great conclusion to “World Cup Weekend” 2007.
September 23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Sept 23) -
The
second floor of the National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville will be a busy place
this week during the fourth annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals,
September 27-29.
September 23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Sept 23) -
The Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will once again host
the joint National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF)/Eastern Museum of Motor
Racing (EMMR) benefit auction on Saturday, September 29, at 1 p.m.
September 23
NEWTON, IA (Sept 22) -
First
wins aren’t supposed to be easy. And after several near-misses, Matt Carter
knows that first-hand. So when the opportunity arose for Carter to pick up his
first Hooters Pro Cup win, he took it.
September 23
HAYS, KS (Sept. 21) -
Over 130 race cars converged on RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Friday evening,
September 21, for the first night of the 2-day Fall Nationals.
September 23
ODESSA, MO (Sept 21) –
The first season of points racing on the new Dirt Track at I-70 is now in the
history books. The IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA SportMods, Sport
Compacts and Farm Trucks concluded their regular season.
Returning to the driver's seat for the first time in over four
months, Toby Brown made a dramatic late race pass to win Friday night's O'Reilly
Winged Outlaw Warriors feature event at Missouri's Lebanon Midway Speedway.
TWC Photo
September 22
LEBANON, MO (Sept 21) -
Making his first O’Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors start in nearly five
months, Toby Brown made the most of it, as he made a late pass of Kyle Bellm to
take an entertaining victory at Midway Speedway on Friday night.
September 22
DAVENPORT, IA (Sept 21) -
"The
rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated", states Spooktacular promoter, Brad
Roelandt.
September 19
LEBANON, MO (Sept 19) -
The Midwest's fastest Late Models hit the high banks of the Lebanon I-44
Speedway for the final time this season for the MARS-MLRA Fall Shootout this
Friday and Saturday.
September 19
MACON, Il (Sept. 19) -
The loyal fans of Macon Speedway came out to the track one last time Saturday
night. The final weekend of racing for the 2007 season featured a handful of
championship caliber events.
September 19
LEBANON, MO (Sept 19) -
The 2007 Season championship title for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw
Warrior 360 Sprints will be decided Friday Night as they make there 1st ever
appearance at the Lebanon Midway Speedway.
September 19
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Sept 19) -
Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte has completed it's 2007 racing season.
September 19
CRESCO, Iowa (Sept. 18) -
The 2007
racing season at the Cresco Speedway has been one of the most exciting and
memorable ever at the 4/10-mile high-banked clay oval.
September 17
DONNELLSON, IA (Sept 17) -
As the temperatures start to fall leaving hints of frost in place of the morning
dew it is a sure sign that the racing season is nearing an end here in the upper
Midwest.
September 17
MOBERLY, MO (Sept. 17) -
A
beautiful crisp Saturday evening on Sept. 15, 2007 brought 96 race cars to the
high-banked dirt oval of the 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO for the 360 Fall Classic.
September 17
ODESSA, MO (Sept 17) –
I-70 Speedway Officials have set the rules for the $1,000.00 IMCA Modified race
that will be the conclusion of World Cup Weekend 2007. The race will be
conducted under IMCA Modified rules with the following exceptions.
September 17
OSKALOOSA, IA (Sept 16) -
The 16th
annual MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge was held Friday night and Sunday afternoon
due to rain on Saturday night forcing R L Promotions to run the finals on Sunday
at 2:30pm with a beautiful sunny sky and temps in the 70's it made for a awsome
show.
September 17
LA SALLE, IL (Sept. 16) –
Now Jeep VanWormer is in the club. VanWormer was victorious in Sunday night’s
16th annual ‘Best Western Illinois Fall Nationals 40’ at La Salle Speedway,
becoming the 28th driver to win a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event since
2004.
September 16
PEVELY, MO – Sept. 15, 2007 –
With a dramatic victory in Saturday night’s 25th annual ‘Pepsi Nationals’ at
I-55 Raceway, the Southern gentleman put himself squarely in the headlines of
another World of Outlaws Late Model Series trip to middle America.
September 16
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Sept. 15) -
For the first time in over 30-years, an end of the season special event took
place at the Marshalltown Speedway.
September 16
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept 15) -
"It isn't over until it's over," said former Yankee baseball great Yogi Berra.
Saturday night at Lakeside Speedway, the Jayhawk Modified A feature was not over
until it was over.
September 16
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 15) –
Only the rain slowed Mark Burgtorf’s drive to the front of the field in
Saturday’s Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at 34
Raceway.
September 15
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Sept. 15) -
Rain
prior to start time Saturday at the Southern Iowa Speedway has forced the
postponement of the 16th Annual MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge to Sunday
afternoon, Sept. 16.
September 15
LEBANON, MO (Sept 14) -
The Race for the 2007 championships ended Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway as 6 new drivers walked out with season titles after there names as
over 80 race teams competed and 3 titles still up for grabs.
September 15
OSKALOOSA, Ia (Sept 14) -
A
thrilling night of wheel-to-wheel action highlighted the opening night of the
16th Annual MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge at the Southern Iowa Speedway in
Oskaloosa, Iowa, Friday night.
September 15
BURLINGTON, Ia (Sept 14) –
Matt Sutton scored his first Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders victory at 34
Raceway in his S&S Shortstop / Thom’s Auto Body / Onion Farms / Maxim. Sutton
led all 25-laps as the Invaders filled out preliminary night of the Pepsi USA
Late Model Nationals.
September 15
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Sept 14) -
What a difference a few weeks can make. Hawkeye Downs Coca-Cola Season
Championships were originally scheduled for August 24 when temperatures were in
the 80’s.
Slinging the dirt at the Southern Iowa Speedway on a brisk
Friday night. Photo by Dave Hill
September 15
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
September 15
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 14) –
Lonnie Bailey captured the pole starting spot for Saturday’s $10,000 to win,
100-lap Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at 34 Raceway.
September 15
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept 14) -
Big events bring out the best in most competitors. Friday night at the 8th
Annual Jayhawk Modified Classic Presented by McCarthy Auto Group was no
exception.
September 15
ODESSA, MO (Sept 14) –
With temperatures on the cool side, racing was hotter than ever on the Dirt
Track at I-70 Speedway.
September 13
PEVELY, MO – Sept. 13, 2007 –
The stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will help celebrate the
silver anniversary of the 'Pepsi Nationals' this Saturday night (Sept. 15) at
I-55 Raceway.
September 13
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Sept. 13) -
For
the third straight year, the tiny rural community of Memphis, Mo., will be
transformed into a mecca of race fans, cars and drivers as two big nights of
racing are on tap for Friday
and
Saturday, Oct. 5-6, at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway with the third running
of the Pepsi USRA Nationals.
September 13
DAVENPORT, IA (Sept 13) -
The
4th Annual Fall Spooktacular will be highlighted by a $1,000-to-win feature in
the 4-Cylinder Stock class.
September 13
SPENCER, IA (Sept 12) -
Donny
Schatz takes the win at Spencer
September 13
VINTON, Ia (Sept 13) -
With
season championships done and track champions forever etched in history at most
tracks there are a lot of drivers out there who should be recognized for their
accomplishments.
September 11
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Sept. 11) -
Residents
of Oskaloosa, Iowa, won't be hearing the roar of engines on Wednesday nights
until the Spring of 2008, but one more wild weekend of action remains at the
Southern
Iowa
Speedway as drivers and fans flock to half-mile clay oval for the 16th Annual
MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15.
September 11
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept 11) -
It¹s the biggest, it¹s the best IMCA Late Model show you¹ll see. Friday and
Saturday, September 14 and 15 34 Raceway will host its 16th annual J and J
Steel/Ideal Ready Mix/Pepsi USA Late Model Nationals.
September 10
WHEATLAND, MO (Sept 9) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway closed out the 2007 oval track season in grand style as
140 plus cars in three classes packed the pits for the final stock car event of
the season.
September 10
NEWTON, IA (Sept. 10) -
The 2nd Annual "Night of Victory" will be held at the Iowa Speedway in Newton,
IA on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
September 10
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept 9) –
Kaley Gharst took to the quarter-mile Rock Island County Fairgrounds for the
first time and continued his march toward the 2007 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint
Invaders
championship.
September 10
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 10)
With the 2007 point season completed racing continues to go strong at
Burlington¹s 34 Raceway. Saturday, Sept. 8 the track hosted the Fastrak
Challenge for IMCA Late Models, IMCA Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks.
September 10
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Sept 9) -
The
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the Knoxville Raceway are pleased
to announce that they will present a “Salute to Earl Wagner” on Tuesday evening,
October 30, on the museum’s second floor from 6 until 10 p.m.
Michael Long celebrates with his family after his record
setting sixteenth Miller Lite Modified feature event win at Quincy Raceways on
September 9, 2007.
September 10
QUINCY, IL (Sept. 9) -
The
2007 racing season drew to a close at Quincy Raceways Sunday, Sept. 9 with Mark
Burgtorf, Michael Long, Rob Wilsey and Bill Winkle taking home the last feature
event wins of the year during Dollar’s Today Night at the Races.
September 10
MOBERLY, IL (Sept. 9) -
The
B-modified Championship Shootout brought in 20 B-Modified raceteams into Moberly
this last weekend from the three-state area of Iowa and Illinois, along with
Missouri, to try their luck at the 2007 Shootout.
September 10
ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 9) –
Jimmy
Owens has officially arrived as a national dirt Late Model star. The four-time
UMP DIRTcar Racing open-wheel Modified champion dispelled any lingering
questions on
Sunday
afternoon by winning the division’s toughest and most prestigious event, the
37th annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway.
September 10
CORNING, IA (Sept. 9) -
For the ninth year The Tradition will make a return to the Adams County
Speedway, in Corning, Iowa on Saturday September 22, 2007. An event putting
NASCAR and IMCA drivers on the same track on the same night for bragging rights.
September 10
CORNING, IA (Sept. 8) -
The final night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action is done and over and
a period has been put at the end of the 2007 season.
September 10
LEBANON, MO (Sept 9) -
Falcon, Missouri's Eric Todd has a very impressive resume when it comes to 305
Sprint Car Racing.
September 9
WHEATLAND, MO - (Sept. 2007) -
The O'Reilly MLRA made the trip to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO and when
the dust had settled Mendon, IL resident Denny Woodworth picked up his first
career O'Reilly MLRA victory.
September 9
BLOOMFIELD, IA (Sept. 8) –
Kaley Gharst worked lapped traffic to perfection and maneuvered his Hostiowa.net
/ Bell Helmets / Wesmar / Maxim into victory lane for the fifth time in Ideal
Ready Mix Sprint Invaders competition in 2007.
September 9
FREEPORT, Ill. (Sept. 9) -
Darren "The Thriller" Miller used a late-race pass around Denny Eckrich to
retake the lead and the win Saturday in the WORLD Dirt Racing League-sanctioned
race, The Rebel, here at Freeport Raceway Park.
September 8
DAVENPORT, IA (Sept 7) –
Matt
Ryan pulled off an upset win at the Davenport Dirt Classic, Friday night at the
Davenport Speedway.
September 8
FREEPORT, Ill. (Sept. 7, 2007) -
Tommy Elston was fast Friday night from the time he unloaded his car and won his
heat race and the Iowa Illinois Taylor Insulation Pole Dash, putting him on the
pole for night one of The Rebel here at the Freeport Raceway Park.
September 8
CAMERON, Mo. (Sept 7) –
Warsaw, Missouri's Jesse Hockett celebrated his 24th birthday in style by
charging to victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series
Midwest Region
season championship finale as Natalie Sather etched her name into the record
books by becoming the first female champion in ASCS history.
September 8
KANSAS CITY, KS (Sept 7) -
Tonight Lakeside Speedway had everything to offer the race fans in attendance.
Drama, Joy and heartache were just a few emotions that flew through the Speedway
on points championship night.
Jon Tesch takes down $4k at Deer Creek; O'Reilly USMTS crown
is Krohn's to lose
September 8
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept 7) -
Jon
Tesch picked up the biggest win of his career Friday night as he topped the
40-lap O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series main event on
the
second night of the 9th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree at the Deer Creek
Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.
September 7
MUSCATINE, IA (Sept. 7) -
Brian
Birkhofer and his #15b team competed in a lone event over their Labor Day
holiday weekend, as they invaded the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in
Fairbury, Illinois on Saturday evening.
Heres just some of the 305 Sprint Car Hot Shoes that will be
racing at Bloomfield Speedway this weekend for the Sprint Car Special 305,
$1500.00 to win event.
Dennis Krieger Imagery
Team Dover, nineteen-year old Trish and
seventeen-year-old Jack.
September 6
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (September 5, 2007) -
Jack and Trish Dover, the talented Brother-Sister team is in the midst of
winding down their 2007 racing season.
September 6
WHEATLAND, MO (Sept 5) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway oval track season concludes this Saturday, September 8th
with one of the biggest
shows of the year as KIX 105.7 and BOB FM presents The O'Reilly MLRA along with
The Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds as Coca-Cola offers a special $2,000 to win
Modified show.
September 6
LEBANON, MO. (Sept 5) -
The drivers of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway's closest and most competitive class
will compete this Saturday in the $500-to-win Bomber 500, and there are many
different dramatic story lines that could play out.
September 6
DES MOINES, IA (Sept 5) –
Following an impressive ARCA RE/MAX Series’ speedway debut at Nashville
Superspeedway, Michael Annett and the No. 32 Country Joe Racing team reunited
with TMC Transportation looking for another successful run in their
third
series’ start scheduled to take place at Gateway International Raceway.
September 4
QUINCY, ILL (Sept. 4) -
Burlington’s 34 Raceway and Quincy Raceways are planning a two night combo event
for September 8 and 9 featuring IMCA Late Models in the Fastrak Challenge.
September 4
LEBANON, MO. (Sept. 4) -
Friday Night Sept.7 will feature the final kids night at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway along with racing in the Super Stocks, A-Mods, B-Mods, Factory Stocks,
Bombers and the Winged Sprints.
September 4
MOBERLY, MO (Sept 4) -
SPEEDBOWL 2007! What a weekend! Two nights of speed and action on Saturday and
Sunday, September 1 & 2 entertained fans at Moberly’s 24 Raceway.
September 4
ODESSA, MO (Sept 3) –
Officials at I-70 Speedway announce the “October Series”, scheduled for Saturday
nights, on the Dirt Track, in the month of October.
September 4
CAMERON, MO (Sept 4) –
In all likelihood, it will be a historical night at U.S. 36 Raceway in Cameron,
MO, as the American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region puts the wraps on its third
season of action this Friday night.
September 4
CORNING, IA (Sept. 4) -
Adams County Speedway competitor Steven Gibilisco suffered a heart attack while
competing in the B feature of the hobby stock division Saturday night at the
speedway.
Taking the $2007 top prize at the 24 Raceway's Speedbowl
(Moberly, Mo) was Modified driver
Tony Fraise-Donnellson, Iowa
Photo by: Jeff Nevins
September 3
ELDON, MO (Sept 3) -
Lake Ozark Speedway 360 Nationals results for Sept 1-2
September 3
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept 2) -
When the original 410 Outlaw Sprint show was rained out in July of this year
Jeff and Amy Laue wanted to still try to get a 410 sprint show it.
September 3
BURLINGTON, IA (Sept. 1)
34
Raceway hosted season championship night for IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Modifieds and
Hobby Stocks on Saturday, Sept. 1 and when the night¹s racing was completed
three new champions were named.
September 3
DuQUOIN, IL (Sept 2) -
The traditional Labor Day auto racing weekend at the DuQuoin State Fair saw a
popular Indiana sprint car ace become a first time winner of the Ted Horn 100.
September 3
WEST PLAINS, MO (Sept. 2) -
Saturday September 1 the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series was in action at the
West Plains Motor Speedway.
September 3
EAST MOLINE, IL (Sept 2) -
Quad
City Raceway Results 9-2-07 PHOTOS
September 3
QUINCY, IL (Sept 2) -
Sunday
evening September 2, looked like it would be a great night for racing at Quincy
Raceways with the temperatures in the eighties and a pit area crowded with
thirty five
Sunoco
Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Models and a good field of competitors in the
other divisions during Rick’s Transit Repair Night at the Races.
September 3
BOLIVAR, MO (Sept 3) -
Greenbrier, Arkansas' Bill Frye, driving the Kuntz/GRT shot to the lead on the
third lap and never looked back as he withstood all challengers to win the 36th
Annual 4-State Championship at the Monett Speedway.
September 3
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept. 3) -
John Kaanta held off a late-race charge Sunday night from Denny Eckrich to grab
the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series win here at the Quad
City Raceway. Kaanta was slowed late in the race by a lapped car, and Eckrich
closed in.
September 3
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 2) -
Track
champions were decided in six divisions as season championship racing was held
at Benton County Speedway.
September 2
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 1) —
With his victory at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, on Thursday, Tim
Donlinger snapped a winless dry spell with the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series that lasted more than six years.
September
2
ELDON, Ia (Sept. 1) -
Eldon
Raceway Season Championship Feature Top Five results.
September 2
MACON, IL (Sept 1) -
Fans had a perfect evening for racing at Macon Speedway Saturday night.
September 2
WHEATLAND, MO (Sept. 2, 2007) -
The weather may have cooled as September rolled in but the action on the track
at the Lucas Oil Speedway was smokin' as the weekly racing series season
concluded with the crowning of the season long point's championships.
September 2
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Sept 1) -
Calvin Landis and Dustin Selvage won Season Championship features at Knoxville
Raceway Saturday night. Brian Brown and Josh Higday were crowned track champions
at the 54th annual track championships at this central Iowa race facility.
September 2
DES MOINES, Ia (Aug 31) -
Season championships were run Friday at the Iowa State Fair Speedway on a
beautiful summer evening as Steve Jackson captured his 27th career track
championship in IMCA stock cars.
September 2
LEBANON, Mo. (Aug 31) -
After 2 weeks of Rainouts, action got back underway at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway before a packed house as the track hosted the 2nd annual Purple Crown
Relay For Life Event.
September 2
HAYS, Kan. (Sept 1) –
C.J. Johnson moved one stop closer to his first American Sprint Car Series Rocky
Mountain Region championship by snaring his third series triumph of the year in
Saturday night's 25-lap feature at RPM Speedway.
September 2
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 1) -
"The Duce," Brady Smith, on Saturday dominated the 50-lap WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series feature event here at Deer Creek
Speedway.
September 1
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug 31) -
After a one-week lay off because of rainy weather, the final regular season
night of the 2007-racing season took place in front of a capacity crowd on
Friday night.
September 1
BOLIVAR, MO (Aug 31) -
Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson held off a determined Bill Frye to win the
20-lap qualifying feature on night #1 of the 5th Annual Larry Phillips Memorial
Fall Shootout at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
September 1
FARMER CITY, IL (Aug 31) -
The end of the regular season was Friday night with a special $5,000 to win 40
lap late model feature.
September 1
ODESSA, MO (Aug 31) –
Drivers in all IMCA divisions raced in front of their home town fans for the
last time, on Friday night, before heading to Boone, Iowa for the 2007 IMCA
Super Nationals.
August 31
McHENRY, IL (Aug 31) -
The
IRA 410 Outlaw Sprints have several 2007 race dates left on their schedule.
Beginning this weekend, IRA has four consecutive doubleheader weekends remaining
before their September 29th finale.
August 31
STORY CITY, IA (Aug 31) -
Jeremy Grady will bring the IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series point lead into
two crucial series events over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
August 31
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Aug 31) -
Independence Motor Speedway’s monthly newsletter. On or near the first of every
month during the racing season, you will receive a complete recap of the
previous month’s action on the 3/8-mile oval.
August 31
ALLISON, Ia (Aug 30) -
When the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series was formed in 1999,
Tim Donlinger was one of the frequent flyers with the fledgling open-wheel
modified series.
August 31
OSKALOOSA, IA (Aug 31) -
Racing
action at the Southern Iowa Speedway resumed after a three week layoff the
action was as exciting as the first week.
Chris Smyser in his Mastersbilt
Pontiac GTO at the Pepsi American Short track
Nationals at the
Lee County Speedway August 29.
Click here for more photos
August 31
LANCASTER, MO (Aug 29) -
Wednesday
August 29 - Lee County Speedway - Donnellson, IA - Chris and Sonny Smyser headed
to Donnellson to race in the Short Track Nationals on a day where it finally
looked like it might not rain out the races.
August 30
DONNELLSON, IA (Aug. 29) –
With a diverse field of heavy hitters from the regional Dirt Late Model scene
and IMCA competition, it was a local driver that stole the show and picked up
$2,000 in the 5th
running of the Miller Lite / Pepsi American Short track Nationals at the Lee
County Speedway.
August 30
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug 30) -
The
4th Annual Fall Spooktacular stock car racing event will be held Saturday,
September 29th, at the Davenport Speedway, located on the Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds.
August 30
LEBANON, MO (Aug 30) -
Today the U.S.R.A has updated the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Modified points
standings, and Tony Jackson Jr. claims the 2007 Modified championship.
August 30
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 30) -
As the weekly racing series season winds down for 2007, The Lucas Oil Speedway
is set for one final night of hot weekly racing series action as track champions
in all four
divisions will be crowned this Saturday night, September 1st at "The Diamond of
Dirt Tracks" in Wheatland, Missouri.
August 30
DES MOINES, IA (August 29, 2007) -
ASA
Late Model Series’ sophomore driver Michael Annett has supplemented his busy
2007 Challenge Division schedule with a handful of ARCA RE/MAX Series’ events.
August 30
LEBANON, MO (Aug 29) -
The fastest drivers in the country are preparing for one of the biggest
weekend's of racing all year long at Lebanon's fastest track, the I-44 Speedway.
August 30
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (Aug. 29) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League brings the PolyDome Late Model Series to Deer Creek
Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., and Quad City Raceway in East
Moline, Ill., over the Labor Day holiday weekend, where the best Late Model
drivers in the country are expected to provide racing fans with side-by-side
racing.
August 30
DuQUOIN, IL (Aug 29) -
The young man known simply as “Kid Rocket” in dirt late model circles has joined
forces with two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion and 2003 Southern Illinois 100
winner Tony Stewart to debut the Tony Stewart Racing ARCA stock
car in the 55th running of the Federated Car Care-Southern Illinois 100 at the
DuQuoin State Fair on Labor Day.
August 30
GILMAN CITY, MO (Aug 28) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League brings the Polydome Late Model Series to Deer Creek
Speedway (Spring Valley, MN) and Quad City Raceway (East Moline, IL) over
the Labor Day Weekend. Race fans will be entertained with great side-by-side
racing both nights with some of the best Late Model drivers in the country.
August 30
ODESSA, MO (Aug 27) -
I-70 Speedway announces its 4th Annual Awards Banquet for the Asphalt Track, and
we are excited to include the 1st Annual Dirt Track Awards Presentations. There
will also be a Tribute to the History of I-70 Speedway, reflecting on the
1980's.
August 29
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug, 28) -
Brian Harris said he was unaware of the progressive purse that was being offered
in the 2007 Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series.
August 29
LEBANON, MO (Aug 28) -
Racing will attempt again this Friday Night as the scheduled 100 lap Enduro
paying $1,000 to win will be ran Friday Night Aug.31st along with point racing
for the A-Mods, B-Mods, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, and Bombers.
August 28
WARRENSBURG, MO (Aug 28) -
Another
weekend of racing action is now in the books for the United Late Model
Association (ULMA) drivers as the season quickly winds down.
August 28
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Aug 28) -
The O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series returns to Central Illinois for its second
appearance at the Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville on Friday night, August
31st.
August 28
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa Aug. (28) –
His 10th
feature win of the year gave Darrel DeFrance of Marshalltown his third career
IMCA Sunoco Late Model national championship.
August 28
QUINCY, Ill. (Aug. 28) –
With
just three points separating the first and second place drivers in tour
standings, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models heads
into the homestretch with a weekend doubleheader at Quincy Raceway and Boone
Speedway.
August 28
ODESSA, MO (Aug 29) –
Kansas City based business, Pier Masters will be the Title Sponsor for this
weekends racing at I-70 Speedway.
August 27
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug 27) -
There will be plenty of racing action this Labor Day weekend at 34 Raceway
starting with Season Championships for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and Hobby
Stocks on Saturday, Sept.. 1.
August 27
NEWTON, IA (Aug 27) –
NASCAR's top drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Carl Edwards, who won
Saturday's NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway, are scheduled to test at
Iowa's Speedway's "Test Fest" this week in Newton, Iowa.
August 27
MOBERLY, MO. (Aug 27) -
Point Championships were wrapped up on a beautiful Saturday night August 25,
2007 at Moberly's 24 Raceway.
August 27
OBERLIN, KS (Aug 27) -
With Norton being the only race scheduled in the state of Kansas for the 305
Sprint Cars, the best drivers in the country will converge on the famed
half-mile for an exciting and very competitive Labor Day weekend.
August 27
HAYS, Kan. (Aug. 27, 2007) –
RPM Speedway will host a Steve King Foundation Night, Saturday, Sept. 1, at 7
p.m.
August 27
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug 25)
Two
racers were crowned the 2007 season champions following racing action at 34
Raceway Saturday, Aug. 25.
August 27
McCOOL JUNCTION, NE (Aug 25) -
Many items were given away Saturday at Junction Motor Speedway during the
Friesen Chevrolet GM Accessories and Parts night.
August 27
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 25) –
Randy Korte won one for the UMP DIRTcar Racing crowd.
August 27
EAST MOLINE, IL (Aug 26) -
Quad City Raceway Results
August 27
QUINCY, IL (Aug 26) -
The
final night of points racing set the stage for some great racing action at
Quincy Raceways as Mark Burgtorf, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Steven DeLonjay
all picked up feature event wins.
August 27
BERTRAND, NE (Aug 26) -
It was the final night of points at Dawson County Raceway, and the drivers
fought hard to get the best point finishes they could.
Dion Hindi, a World of Outlaws regular who did not travel with
that organization to the West Coast, started on the front row and led the
distance in the twenty lap Knoxville Raceway feature event to carry away the
$3,000 first place prize money. Photo by Dave Hill
August 26
LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 26) –
IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win and two events for IMCA Sunoco Hobby
Stocks are on the ticket for the Friday, Aug. 31 Nebraska State Fair
Championships in Lincoln.
August 26
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 25) -
For the second straight week rain showers threatened the racing program at
Independence Motor Speedway.
August 26
DONIPHAN, Neb. (Aug. 25, 2007) –
After an off night Friday in North Platte, point leader Garry Lee Maier returned
to the winner’s circle Saturday at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in the O'Reilly NCRA
Sprint Car Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol.
A jubilant Rex Merritt grabbed the winner's trophy in the
Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds at The Lucas Oil Speedway on Aug. 25th, 2007. Lucas Oil
Speedway Photo
August 26
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 25) -
The TCI Transmission Factory Stock winner's hardware was handled by Keith
Webster with Jay Prevete holding back all challengers to win the main event for
the Chester Fried Chicken Hobby Stocks.
August 26
ELDON, MO (Aug 25) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results
August 25
ODESSA, MO (Aug. 25) –
The Dwarf Car Racing Association, competing with Dwarf Cars and Mod Lite Cars,
concluded the night during “CARMAGEDDON” 2007 at I-70 Speedway. PHOTOS
August 26
MAQUOKETA, IA (Aug 25) -
Saturday night was Krieger in DeWitt Season Championship night at Jackson County
Speedway and the old luster returned as one hundred and twenty-nine cars were in
the pit area to do battle.
August 26
NORTON, KS (August 25) -
The 2007 racing season came to a close at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS,
Saturday evening, August 25. Points champions were crowned in all 5 divisions.
August 26
NORTH PLATTE (Aug 25) -
It was the final night of racing for the 2007 season for Lincoln County Raceway,
and the final night for drivers to improve in the point standings and perhaps in
their win totals.
August 26
LINCOLN, ILL (Aug. 25) -
Twenty one late models showed up ready for battle at Lincoln Speedway Saturday
night. The first heat went to RJ Gall over Eric Smith, Mike Mullvain and Greg
Longfellow.
August 25
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 25) –
A silver anniversary celebration is in the works for the
IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals at Boone Speedway.
August 25
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Aug. 25) -
The
Cunningham Fertilizer Season Championships, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25, at
the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway, were canceled due to extremely wet
conditions.
August 25
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Aug. 24, 2007) –
Veteran Mike Peters led most of the 25 laps at Lincoln County Raceway Friday to
win his first race of the season in the O’Reilly NCRA Sprint Car Series,
presented by ICM/Ethanol.
August 25
CORNING, IA (Aug 25) -
The rains of last week that left most of the Midwest under water have forced the
cancellation of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series for Saturday night at the
Adams County Speedway.
August 25
HAYS, KS (August 24) -
A
large field of race cars turned out at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Friday evening,
August 24, with three new faces in victory lane. It was also Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Night and featured several special events, including Race Cars &
Superstars.
Boat Races? This is the scene at the Bloomfield Speedway after
mother nature dump rains over night Thursday Aug 24.
Races for Friday night have been cancelled.
Click here for more photos.
August 24
LEBANON, Mo. (Aug. 24) -
For the second week in a row, rain won the events Friday Night at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway.
August 24
LEBANON, Mo. (Aug. 24) -
The action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will be very active for the month of
Sept.
August 24
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (Aug. 24) -
Mother Nature reared her ugly head Friday, Aug. 24, as officials from the
rain-soaked Mountain Dew Bloomfield (Iowa) Speedway were forced to cancel the
Budweiser
Season Championships at the historic Davis County Fairgrounds facility due to
extremely wet conditions.
August 24
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug 24) -
For the third time this season rain would force the cancellation of races at the
Marshalltown Speedway.
August 24
WARRENSBURG. MO (Aug 24) -
After 17
weeks of competition just four points separate current leader, Brett Rollert, of
Smithville, Missouri, from Winston, Missouri-based driver Jason Estes in the
chase for the ULMA title.
August 24
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
August 24
DAVENPORT, Ia (Aug 24) -
The
Davenport Speedway Season Championships scheduled for tonight have been
canceled. Heavy rains throughout this week have made track preparation
impossible.
August 23
DAVENPORT, Ia (Aug. 23) -
Weekly points racing will conclude Friday, August 24th, at the Davenport
Speedway. When the racecars take to the track, six new track champions will be
crowned.
August 23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Aug 23) -
The
third annual “Youth & Families in Racing” Forum will take place at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, September 29, at the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame &
Museum in Knoxville, Iowa.
August 23
EAST MOLINE, IA (Aug 22) -
Stuart Motorsports, Inc. is proud to host the inaugural PolyDome WORLD Dirt Race
League at the Quad City Raceway in East Moline, IL on Sunday, September 2nd.
August 23
PONTOON BEACH, IL (Aug. 22) –
Terry Phillips continued his red-hot month of August, winning Wednesday night’s
40-lap MARS DIRTcar Series/UMP DIRTcar Racing Late Model Shootout at Tri-City
Speedway.
August 23
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 22) -
The Wild,
Wild Wednesday show featuring the USRA Late Models and USRA Casey's General
Stores Weekly Racing Series scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Southern
Iowa Speedway has been rained out.
August 23
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 23) -
Partners Unlimited, transforming lives through creative arts, has teamed up with
the legendary Knoxville Raceway for a special event on August 25th.
August 22
MEMPHIS, MO (Aug. 21) -
It's
hard to believe that it is season championship time of the season already, but
this Saturday, August 25 will be Cunningham Fertilizer Season Championship Night
at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway.
August 21
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 20) —
The
USRA Late Models will wrap up their inaugural season next week with a
tripleheader to decide the inaugural USRA Late Model National Champion. It all
breaks loose on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa,
Iowa.
August 21
CRESCO, Iowa (Aug 21) -
This
Friday, Aug. 24, the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series will be in
action at the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway for the final time this season.
August 20
NEWTON, IA (Aug 20) -
The
persistent rains affecting NASCAR's 3MPerformance 400 at Michigan International
Speedway have caused a one week delay in the appearance of the Dale Earnhardt
Incorporated (DEI) team at Iowa Speedway.
August 20
MOBERLY, MO (Aug. 20) -
Moberly's 24 Raceway experienced one of those forecasted "scattered" showers
around 4 pm Saturday, August 18. It was enough rain to cause a muddy pit area
and track, adding an hour-plus of a delay to the events.
August 20
QUINCY, IL (Aug 19) -
Jason
Frankel, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Steven DeLonjay all took feature event
wins during Yellow Book Night at the Races at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, August
19.
August 20
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (Aug 17) -
With the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series in action, along with
another visit from the Mid-America 305 Winged Sprint Cars, there were 75 cars in
the pit area Friday night for Greiner Buildings Night.
August 20
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug 18)
It
was a great night for racing at Burlington¹s 34 Raceway with a full pit area and
a large crowd in the stands. PHOTOS
California, Missouri's Jeff Schlup started on the pole in the
Miller Lite ULMA Late Models and outlasted a hard charging Ken Dickinson to take
the win.
Photo Courtesy of Lucas Oil Speedway Staff
August 19
ELDON, MO (Aug 18) -
Results from Lake Ozark Speedway PHOTOS
August 19
EAST MOLINE (Aug 19) - Races for Sunday night have been cancelled. A practice
will be held Wednesday, August 22nd. Pits - 5:30pm First Session - 6pm Pit
Passes - $10 Grandstands - Free Track Phone - 309-644-1977
www.quadcityraceway.com
August 19
MEMPHIS, MO (Aug 18) -
Ottumwa Radio presented Fan Appreciation Night at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway, with the battle for USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
national and track points continuing. PHOTOS
Jeff Mitrisin wins Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders at Lee
County Speedway in Donnellson, Ia. August 18. Photo by Danny Howk
August 19
DONNELLSON, IA (Aug 18) -
Results from Lee County Speedway Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders
August 19
ELDON, Ia (Aug 18) -
Eldon
Raceway results
August 19
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 18) -
With overcast conditions and a brief shower providing a very fast and tacky
racetrack, clean sweeps were the order of the night as all four feature winners
also won their heat races.
August 19
NORTON, KS (August 18) -
Racing action returned to Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening,
August 18.
August 19
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 18) -
Although nearly two inches of rain fell throughout the morning hours, diligent
track preparation allowed racing to go on as scheduled at Independence Motor
Speedway.
August 18
DONNELLSON, Ia (Aug 17) –
Coming into the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Model Season Championship, five
drivers were within eight points in the battle for Lee County Speedway
supremacy.
August 18
CRESCO, Iowa (Aug 17) -
One way
or the other, one thing's for sure about this year's Hunt for the O’Reilly USMTS
National Championship: everybody's chasin' Jason.
August 18
McCOOK, NE (Aug 17) -
With the season winding down, the drivers at McCook Speedway did they to try and
help their point situations on August 17.
August 18
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
August 18
RED CLOUD, NE (August 17) -
Jerry Hudson of Kensington, KS, not only won the IMCA Hobby Stock feature Friday
night, August 17, at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, but picked up an
additional $250 as well as it was NAPA Auto Parts Night at the Races for that
division.
August 18
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug 17) -
Friday night was truly a full night of racing memories as J & V NAPA week number
seventeen roared to life at the high-banked quarter mile raceway at the
Marshalltown Speedway.
August 18
Malden, MO (Aug 17) -
Malden Speedway Results
August 18
FARMER CITY, IL (Aug 17) -
The Dennis Erb Jr 'In Control' tour once again rolled on Friday night at Farmer
City Raceway with yet another win. It has been said "To be the man, you have to
beat the man!"
August 18
ODESSA, MO (Aug 17) –
“Hot August Nights” would be a very appropriate new name for the past few Friday
nights, on the Dirt Track, at I-70 Speedway.
August 18
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug 17) -
Friday night at the Davenport Speedway, started as a relatively quiet evening as
there were only a handful of cautions throughout the 14 heat races.
August 18
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (August 17, 2007) –
California's Robert Ballou snared his second O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N
Topless feature win in as many nights and earned the pole position for Saturday
night's $10,000 to win Ron Shuman Classic by topping Friday's 25-lap preliminary
feature at Lakeside Speedway.
August 15
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Aug 15) -
Sprint Cars will return to North Platte on Friday, August 24, as Lincoln County
Raceway will present the 2nd Annual River Valley Sprint Car Nationals.
August 15
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 15) -
Pesky rain showers throughout the day and more precipitation in the forecast
have forced officials to postpone the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series
Finale at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 15
LEBANON, MO (Aug 15) -
The lightning fast 360 Sprint Cars of the Winged Outlaw Warriors return to the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway this Saturday night for a thrilling night of high banked
racing at Lebanon's fastest track.
August 15
DES MOINES, IA (Aug 15) –
Michael
Annett and his TMC Transportation No. 32 team brought home an eighth-place
finish in Saturday’s “Toyota ARCA 150” at Nashville Superspeedway.
August 15
EAST MOLINE, IL (Aug 12) -
On a hot and steamy night at the Quad City Raceway, six divisions pulled into
the pits to take to the high banks. Along with the five regular weekly divisions
the Mod Lites were added to the show.
August 15
GREENWOOD, Neb. (August 14, 2007) –
Jack Dover earned his first career American Sprint Car Series feature win by
topping Tuesday night's 25-lap ASCS Midwest Region main event at Nebraska
Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway.
Heres Dave Darland holding his four thousand dollar payday beating a hard
charging Tim Kaeding on the last lap by less than .052 of a second to take the
first round of the TNT SPRINT BANDITS tour at I-80 Speedway on Tues Night.
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 2007
August 15
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 14) -
Back To
School Night featuring the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Southern Iowa Speedway has been called
off.
August 15
FARLEY, Iowa (Aug 14) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded the Farley
(Iowa) Speedway Tuesday for the fifth race in The Hunt for the O’Reilly USMTS
National
Championship, with three drivers making big strides in the ever-tightening
points battle.
August 14
QUINCY, IL (Aug 14) -
The
Yellow Book Carload Night at the Races will be on tap at Quincy Raceways this
Sunday night, August 19. Up to six adults in a vehicle can get admission to
Quincy Raceways for $25 a car load.
August 14
QUINCY, IL (Aug 14) -
Quincy
Raceways will be hosting the annual Labor Day Night of Destruction on Monday,
Sept. 3.
August 14
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Aug 14) -
Sprint Cars will return to Lincoln County Raceway on Friday, August 24, as the
National Championship Racing Association and American Sprint Car Series
(Mountain Region) 360 Sprint Cars come back to North Platte, Nebr.
August 14
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13) –
The driver second in Deery Brothers Summer Series point standings got a lot
closer to the top Monday night.
August 14
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Aug. 13) -
The
mega-list of early entries for the 9th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree has
grown to more than 100, with the who’s who of Modified racing from the United
States and
Canada
already pre-registered for the unprecedented Sept. 5-8 event at the Deer Creek
Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.
Steve Stewart of Washington, Ia. celebrates his Modified
feature win with his Grandpa at the Bloomfield Speedway.
Rick Hindsley photo.
August 13
MOBERLY, MO (Aug 13) -
It
was August! It was hot! Moberly's 24 Raceway's dirt oval on Saturday, August 11,
2007 dealt up a little dust but as usual the five classes of race cars provided
excellent entertainment.
August 13
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Aug 13) -
NASCAR
Nextel Cup Series veteran Ken Schrader will make two stops this week with the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series in the Hawkeye State.
August 13
NEVADA, MO (Aug 11) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series was back in action in Nevada, MO at
Nevada Raceway on Saturday August 11.
August 13
MACON, IL (Aug 13) –
On any given race night where either the USAC Midgets or the POWRi Midgets
appear, race fans are treated to an outstanding show.
August 13
QUINCY, IL (Aug 12) -
Jason
Frankel, Michael Long, Todd Reichert and Levi Long all took feature event wins
at Quincy Raceways during Budweiser/Rinella Distributing Night at the Races on
Sunday, August 12.
August 13
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 12) -
Although they were the last two drivers to arrive at the speedway, Damon and
Nick Murty made up for lost time as they each piloted to feature wins at Benton
County Speedway.
August 13
MONETT, Mo. (Aug 12) -
Jason
Hughes made it two-in-a-row with the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series Sunday night with another wire-to-wire win to secure his place
atop The Hunt for the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship.
August 13
McCOOK, NE (Aug 12) -
McCook Speedway was granted permission to run on Sunday, August 12, to make up
for the rained out races on July 13.
August 13
ELDON, MO (Aug 11) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results
August 13
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (Aug 10) -
Racing action at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway was as hot as the temps
for the second straight week in August.
Mark Burgtorf, $1,200 richer after winning the 18 lap USRA
Modified feature at the Scotland County Speedway Aug 11.
Photo by Tracy Dresden
August 12
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug 11) -
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August 12
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 12, 2007) -
Native Oklahoman Wayne Johnson, now living in Knoxville, has officially been
named “Mr. Sprint Car” after compiling the most Cox Design Southern Iowa
SprintWeek points over ten straight nights of sprint car racing
between Knoxville Raceway and the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa.
August 12
MACON, IL (Aug. 11) -
The heat and humidity early in the day didn’t keep fans away from the high
banked dirt track action at Macon Speedway Saturday night.
August 12
MEMPHIS, MO (Aug 11) -
The
first feature of the night was the 12 lap USRA Stock Cars, with Butch Bailey and
Mark Holt on the front row. PHOTOS
August 12
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 11) -
Springfield, MO's Terry Phillips rolled into Lucas Oil Speedway with a new car
on Saturday night and left with a new trophy as he picked up the 40 lap O'Reilly
MLRA win at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
August 12
CORNING, IA (Aug 11) -
It was a hot night for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at the Adams County
Speedway. Chris Spieker, Jeremy Tibben, Ron Ballinger and Matt Hudson took
feature event honors while Mike Garner topped the Northland Oil pro street king
of the hill.
August 12
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 11) -
Defending Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, made
it two in a row just before midnight on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at the 47th
Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Factory Value Parts.
August 12
OBERLIN, KS (Aug 11) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series rolled into the RPM Speedway Saturday night for
their appearance of the 2007 Season and when the checkered flags flew it was the
twelfth different driver to claim a win in the eighteen races that have been ran
this Season.
August 12
NORTH PLATTE, NE (Aug 11) -
When makeup A Features are on the schedule at any track, that usually means for
a long night.
August 12
SEDALIA, MO (Aug 11, 2007) -
A highlight of the Missouri State Fair each year has been the running of the
Missouri State Fair Championships and the 2007 edition will be no different.
August 12
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 11, 2007) –
Two-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Tony Stewart announced tonight that
World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series star and defending champion Donny Schatz
will join Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) beginning with the 2008 season.
August 12
LEBANON, Mo. (Aug 11) -
On July
26 at the Batesville Speedway, Jason Hughes kicked off a four-race swing for the
USMTS Southern Series with a DNF and an 18th-place paycheck.
August 12
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 11) -
With only a couple of weeks remaining in the 2007 season, Jarod Weepie and Josh
Irvine added some cushion to their points leads as both drivers drove to victory
at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 12
PARK CITY, Kan. (Aug. 11, 2007) –
Brian Powers climbed the ladder to the top side and powered by Mike Jarvis and
Marc Hurd to take the lead on the 12th lap of the feature.
August 12
HAYS, KS (August 11) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series 305 Sprint Cars returned to RPM Speedway in Hays,
KS, Saturday evening, August 11, and joined the regular four divisions in
action.
August 12
FARMER CITY, IL (Aug 10) -
In the quest for the UMP National Championship, Dennis Erb Jr has been on a roll
lately.
August 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug 10) -Race
fans were treated to ten features at ASA- sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway on
“Van Meter Industrial Employee Appreciation Night.”
August 12
LEBANON, MO (Aug 10) -
Despite Temps over 100 degrees,over 75 Race Teams provided close racing Friday
Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway as the track hosted the final double points
night of the season.
August 11
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 10) -
Four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Danny Lasoski of Dover, Missouri, won the
second qualifying night of the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals in convincing
fashion.
August 11
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug 10) -
Week number sixteen roared to life this past Friday night as raw horse power
turned to foot-power as drivers and fans would climb into their home made
cardboard racecars to compete in the annual New Hope Cardboard Classic event by
Alltel.
August 11
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug 10, 2007) -
After a two week break for the Mississippi Valley Fair, stock car racing
returned to the Davenport Speedway, Friday night.
August 11
CULBERTSON, NE (Aug. 10) -
The night of August 10 was the Hitchcock County Fair race at Culbertson
Speedway, and it was also championship night, meaning the points champions would
be determined after the points were added from the nights A Features.
August 11
KANSAS CITY, KS. (Aug 10, 2007) –
The weather was hot on Friday night at Lakeside Speedway. Really, hot! It made
most wonder, if going to the race track was truly worth it? The racers of
Lakeside Speedway answered that question, yes.
August 11
TULSA, Okla. (Aug 11, 2007) –
Race fans in Nebraska, and even those just passing through, will get to enjoy
the best of both worlds at Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway in Greenwood,
NE, on Tuesday night, August 14.
August 11
MAYETTA, Kan. (Aug 10) -
Everybody stepped up their game Thursday as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series kicked off the The Hunt for the O’Reilly USMTS
National
Championship at the Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan. Jon Tesch stepped it
up more than anybody.
August 10
LEBANON, MO (Aug 10) -
This Saturday marks the return of the United States Modified Touring Series to
the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
August 10
MUSCATINE, IA (Aug 09) -
Brian Birkhofer recently wrapped up a busy extended weekend, which was
highlighted by a pair of big victories at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New
Richmond, Wisconsin!
August 10
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 9) –
The list
of early entries for the silver anniversary IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
has topped 100, with Modified drivers from 16 states pre-registered for the
Sept. 3-8 event at Boone Speedway.
August 10
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 9) –
The
Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to Des Moines next Monday, Aug. 13, for the
traditional state fair show.
August 10
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 9) -
Jeff Shepard of Upperco, Maryland, opened up the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals
with a win for the Pennsylvania Posse on Thursday, August 9.
August 10
BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 9) –
After
making the field by winning his “B” race, Rich Lewerke took his “A” game into
the IMCA Modified main at Hancock County Speedway’s ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’
special on Thursday night.
August 10
MAYETTA, Kan. (Aug 9) -
Everybody stepped up their game Thursday as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series kicked off the The Hunt for the O’Reilly USMTS
National
Championship at the Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan. Jon Tesch stepped it
up more than anybody.
August 9
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 8) -
Due
to continuing rain the Wednesday qualifying program has been rescheduled to
Friday night, August 10th. The Knoxville World Challenge event will run on
Friday night as originally scheduled.
August 9
BEATRICE, Neb. (Aug 8) -
Jason
Hughes made the best of a timely caution flag, holding off arch rival Kelly
Shryock over the final six laps to score his third O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified
Touring
Series main event victory of the season Wednesday at the Beatrice Speedway in
Beatrice, Neb.
August 9
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Aug. 8) –
Johnny Spaw stayed right where he started in winning Wednesday night’s Deery
Brothers Summer Series feature at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.
August 8
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 7, 2007) –
Oh, what could have been, as 49 drivers from throughout the nation checked into
the Southern Iowa Speedway pit area for Tuesday night's $30,000 to win Ultimate
Challenge sanctioned by the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless series.
August 8
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 7) -The
Bad Boys of the O'Reilly MLRA thunder into the Lucas Oil Speedway on Banta Foods
night this Saturday, August 11th to do battle head to head with the men from
MARS.
August 8
HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Aug. 7) -
Kelly
Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, used a late-race caution to his advantage Tuesday to
win the final event of the Southern Region for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series at the Humboldt (Kan.) Speedway.
August 8
LEBANON, MO (Aug 7) -
As the homestretch run for the 2007 Season Championships is in full gear,the
final double points night will be held this Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway
August 7
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug 7) -
Kasey Kahne will return to competition at the Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday
night, August 8, 2007 as he attempts to qualify for the 47th Annual SuperClean
Knoxville Nationals.
August
7
EMERSON, IA (Aug 7) –
Two-time Indy winner, Al Unser, Jr. will appear for an autograph session rain or
shine on Saturday, September 1st (Labor Day Weekend) during a special night of
racing at the Adams County Speedway in Corning.
August 7
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 7, 2007) -
Despite a disappointing fifteenth place finish in last night’s Front Row
Challenge at Oskaloosa, Kaley Gharst of Decatur, Illinois, has retained his lead
in the Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek points
August 7
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug 7) -
Regular competitors in the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series will have a
chance to drive to a bigger payday during the Indee Open Series Finale.
August 7
VINTON, IA (Aug 5) -
Scott Hogan looked dominant in the IMCA Modified feature taking the lead from
Rob Olson on lap three and pacing the field for the next sixteen circuits.
August 7
EAST MOLINE, IL (Aug. 05) -
It was a hot and steamy night at the Quad City Raceway Sunday but the heat
didn’t keep the great racing action away. Sunday was also the Quad City Raceway
Hall of Fame voting night for the fans.
August 6
McCOOL, NE (Aug 4) -
A large crowd gathered at the 3/8-mile track of Junction Motor Speedway to enjoy
an action packed night of dirt racing. George Brothers Propane and Fertilizer,
of Sutton, Nebraska, sponsored the King of the Hill contest between the Late
Model cars.
August 6
BURLINGTON, IA (Aug 6)
An
afternoon rain forced owners Jeff and Amy Laue to cancel the racing action at 34
Raceway Saturday, August 4.
August 6
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug 6) -
Hawkeye Downs Speedway hosts two nights of racing this week featuring the IMCA
Deery Brothers Summer Series on Wednesday night.
August 6
CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 6) -
On Friday
night, Aug. 10, the ground will shake at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, as
CPU/Omnitel presents the popular USRA Late Models return to the 3/8-mile,
high-banked clay oval for the first time this season.
August 6
MOBERLY, MO (Aug. 6) -
The
hot, hazy, humid 'dog days' of summer during the day led to a nice breeze at
night which comforted the race fans somewhat at the 24 Raceway in Moberly on
Saturday, August 4, 2007.
August 6
OBERLIN, KS (Aug 5) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series made their second appearance at the Dawson County
Raceway with the racing action as hot as the temperature.
August 6
QUINCY, IL (Aug. 5) -
Mark
Burgtorf, Michael Long, Travis Kelle and Steven DeLonjay all picked up feature
event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, August 5 during Tim’s Machine Shop
Night at the Races.
August 6
WAKEENEY, KS (Aug 5) -
Feature action was close at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway Sunday evening, August 5.
August 6
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2007) –
While Illinois shoe Kaley Gharst raced to victory lane in Sunday night's Ninth
Brodix Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway, the American Sprint Car
Series fared well by snagging six of the top twelve positions in the 30-lap
feature event.
August 6
BLOOMFIELD, IA (Aug. 3) -
Racing action at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway was sponsored by
Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling with special guest driver Ken Schrader of
Concord,NC.
Ed Sheckler Memorial at Memphis presented
by Pepsi
Pepsi Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO
Saturday, August 4, 2007
August 5
MEMPHIS, MO (August 4) -
Pepsi
presented the Ed Sheckler Memorial at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway with
the O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds highlighting the evening events.
August 5
WHEATLAND, MO (Aug 4) -
Ninety-Eight cars jammed the pits at the Lucas Oil Speedway on a hot and muggy
August evening in Wheatland, Missouri.
August 5
ODESSA, MO (Aug 3) –
Due to a down poor at feature time last Friday night, double features were on
the schedule for “Five Dollar Friday” at I-70 Speedway.
August 5
OBERLIN, KS (Aug 4) -
In their final appearance at the Jetmore Motorplex for the 2007 Season, 31 teams
checked in the gate.
August 5
KANSAS CITY, MO (Aug 4) -
Taylor
Weld, a recognized leader in the design of high-performance racing wheel
technologies has teamed with Wheel Pros, the nation’s largest independent wheel
and tire distributor to form a new company.
August 5
BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 4) –
Many of
the brightest stars in the IMCA Modified galaxy will shine on Aug. 9 at Hancock
County Speedway’s 13th annual ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ special.
August 5
ELDON, IA (Aug 4) -
Eldon
Raceway results
August 5
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Aug 4) -
With his win tonight in the Casey’s General Stores-sponsored winged
410-cubic-inch sprint car feature race, and his fifth place finish in the finale
of the Knoxville
360 Nationals, Kaley Gharst of Decatur, Illinois, is back in sole possession of
first place in the Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek.
August 5
CORNING, IA (Aug 4) -
The Chase for the Championship has begun at the Adams County Speedway for the
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
August 5
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Aug 3) -
Dudley Fleck, Tim Plummer, and Michael Weber earned victories on the
ASA-Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs half-mile Friday night while Kurt Bohnsack, Rodney
Grother, Shaun Myers, Tanner Allen, and Ben Braksiek collected quarter-mile
victories.
August 5
LEBANON, MO (Aug 3) -
The Show-Me Racin Series Late Models made there 3rd visit of 2007 to the Lebanon
Midway Speedway with the 3rd different winner coming out as veteran and
defending series
champion Ken Essary took control from a fast pace Rick Wallis to take his 1st
Late Model feature win of the season.
August 5
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Aug 4) -
The
non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is offering
sprint car fans two special admission passes for both the Southern Iowa
SprintWeek ($10; August 2-11) and the Knoxville Nationals ($5; August 8-11).
August 4
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (Aug. 3) -
Eight-time defending O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
national champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, notched another victory Friday
night,
capturing the 35-lap Holley "A" Main at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield (Iowa)
Speedway.
August 4
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2007) –
Bixby, Oklahoma's Shane Stewart has enjoyed past success with both the O'Reilly
American Sprint Cars on Tour National series as well as at the famed Knoxville
Raceway.
August 4
DONNELLSON, Ia (Aug. 3, 2007) –
One week after an expensive half-roll at the Lee County Speedway, Ely’s Terry
Neal collected the feature winner’s payday in a caution-free Ideal Ready Mix
IMCA Late Model 25-lapper.
August 4
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (Aug 3) -
Friday night was the night when the kids would come out on there special night
at the speedway as the annual Hogeland Auto Plaza Kids Night would be featured
at the high-banked quarter mile.
August 4
FARMER CITY, IL (Aug. 3) -
The 2007 Dennis Erb Jr "In Control" tour kept up the momentum Friday night at
the Farmer City Raceway.
August 4
RED CLOUD, NE (August 3) -
Several familiar faces visited the winner’s circle at The Speed Bowl in Red
Cloud, NE, Friday evening, August 3.
Jason Hughes of Colcord, OK top the O'Reilly
USMTS feature at The UPS Store Ed Sheckler Memorial Knox County Fair Race in
Knoxville, IL on Thursday, August 2nd. Also pictured is Chris Sheckler (Ed's
wife) and flagman Ryne Staley.
Photo by Brian Neil
August 3
KNOXVILLE, Ill. (August 2) -
Jason Hughes of Colcord, Okla., scored a wire-to-wire victory Thursday as the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded the Knox
County
Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Ill., for the Ed Sheckler Memorial at Knoxville
presented by The UPS Store.
August 3
WYANDOTTE, Ks. (Aug. 2) –
To win a points championship, you have to have to do three things. Win, finish
and be lucky! In the next few weeks drivers will be trying to achieve the title
of 2007 Champion
at Lakeside Speedway. In each of the 3 classes someone will step up to the
throne.
August 3
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 2) –
Kaley Gharst was presented with a golden opportunity on Thursday night as the
17th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals kicked off at the Marion County
Fairgrounds' Knoxville Raceway.
Kaley Gharst - Decatur, Illinois
August 2
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 2, 2007) -
With
his win tonight in the first preliminary show of the Knoxville 360 Nationals,
presented by Vermeer, Kaley Gharst of Decatur, Illinois has taken the lead in
the
Cox
Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek points after night one of ten consecutive nights
of sprint car racing between the half-mile dirt tracks in Knoxville and
Oskaloosa.
August 2
WARRENSBURG, MO (Aug 2) -
Last weekend the W-K Chevrolet United Late Model Association (ULMA) drivers were
able to compete at three of their four affiliated tracks.
August 2
EAST MOLINE (Aug 2) -
This Sunday, August 5th, the fans at the Quad City Raceway will vote for the
inaugural class to be inducted into the Quad City Raceway Hall of Fame.
August 2
Superior, Wis. (Aug 2) -
Wendell Wallace led from start to finish Wednesday night to pick up the win in
the Head of the Lakes 50, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series-sanctioned event here at Superior Speedway.
August 2
CULBERTSON, NE (Aug 2) -
Culbertson Speedway will host the Hitchcock County Fair races on Friday night,
August 10.
August 2
McCOOK, NE (Aug 2) -
Speedway has received approval to add Sunday night August 12 to their schedule
after the race night scheduled for July 13 was shortened by rain.
August 2
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug 1) -
After two battles for the lead, Chad Simpson pulled away from the field and then
survived a wild finish to earn his second Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open
Series late model win of the season at Independence Motor Speedway.
August 2
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Aug 1) -
Aussie Kerry ‘the Madman’ Madsen has become the sixteenth and possibly final
entrant in the fourteenth annual Factory Value Parts World Challenge, which will
take place on Friday, August 10, during the 47th annual SuperClean Knoxville
Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway.
August 2
NORTH PLATTE (Aug 1) -
After a rainout in early May, the promoters of Lincoln County Raceway in North
Platte added August 11 to their list of race nights.
The 7k of Jason Krohn - Slayton, MN picks up the USMTS Feature
event at the Southern Iowa Speedway August 1.
August 2
OSKALOOSA, Ia (Aug 1) -
The cars
and stars of Nascar and O`Reilly Auto Parts USMTS thrilled the packed house on
August 2nd sponsored by MUSCO Lighting and Aaron`s Sales and Leasing with
Clint
Bowyer, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace in action at the big 1/2 mile with there
own modifieds.
Kenny Schrader - Concord, NC in his own high-powered No.
9 Red Baron Pizza Modified at the Southern Iowa Speedway.
August 2
CRESCO, Iowa (July 31) —
“I
really like running with these guys. The competition is fast and clean, the fans
are great and it's some of the most competitive racing I've ever raced against.”
On Tuesday, Schrader announced he'll make it a four-day trek by
adding the show on Thursday at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Ill.,
and Friday's tilt at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield (Iowa) Speedway.
August 1
KNOXVILLE, Ia (Aug 1) -
Bring your signs and join Motorsports Announcer/Broadcaster Tony Bokhoven and
Sprint Car Star
Brian Brown, as Win it or Wear it presented by Sprint Car and Midget Magazine
August 1
LEBANON, MO (July 31) -
The battle between the spec type LateModel Series of the Show-Me Racin Series
and the Midwest Fastrak Series scheduled for Aug.17 called Rumble In The Ozarks
has been cancelled due to conflicting interest.
August 1
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 31) -
Race fans won’t want to miss all the action at ASA- Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs
Speedway next week with two big nights of racing on the schedule.
August 1
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 31) -
Racing resumes this Friday night at ASA- Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway with
seven divisions of racing on the quarter- mile and half-mile tracks.
July 30
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 30) -
The
sixth annual Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek opens Thursday night with the
17th annual Knoxville ‘360’ Nationals, presented by Vermeer.
July 30
MACON, IL (July 28) -
A whopping 121 car field showed up to race on the dirt of Macon Speedway
Saturday. This week's racing finished a two-day Modified event in conjunction
with Morgan County Speedway.
July 30
BURLINGTON, IA (July 28)
It was
Christmas in July night at 34 Raceway on Saturday, July 28. The decorations were
hung and Santa made a special appearance at the 3/8 mile.
July 30
McCOOL, NE (July 30) -
The cars and stars of the O'Reilly MLRA, O'Reilly NCRA, and O'Reilly TORA series
are set to travel for a double header visit to Junction Motor Speedway 3/8th
mile oval at McCool Junction, Ne on Friday and Saturday, August 3 & 4th.
July 30
MOBERLY, MO (July 30) -
The
beautiful full moon was crisp and clear covered by an occasional haze on
Saturday night, July 28 at 24 Raceway in Moberly.
July 30
Show-Me Series (July 28) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series was in action near Siloam Springs, AR at
West Siloam Speedway.
July 30
DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 28) –
It was quite a weekend for Kelly Boen. With two consecutive wins, the Henderson,
Colo., driver has tied for the most career victories in the O’Reilly NCRA Late
Model Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol.
July 30
QUINCY, IL (July 29) -
Kevin
Tomlinson, Michael Long, Aaron Brocksieck and Steven DeLonjay all took feature
event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, July 29 during International Eye care
Center and Tom Boland Ford Night at the Races.
Eric Turner picks up the win at the "Diamond of
Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo.
Photo courtesy of Lucas Oil Speedway Staff
July 28
WHEATLAND, MO (July 28) -
With another huge crowd in attendance at the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", the fans
were treated to a wild night of door to door racing action at the Lucas Oil
Speedway.
July 28
ELDON, Mo (July 28) -
Lake Ozark Speedway results for July 28
July 29
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 28) -
J.D. Auringer and Josh Sherbon picked up a pair of exciting victories in
modified competition at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 29
EAST MOLINE, IA. (July 27) -
The Illowa Challenge continued Friday night at the Quad City Raceway in East
Moline with racing in four divisions.
July 29
MOBERLY, MO (July 28) -
24
Raceway Moberly, MO
Result For July 28
July 29
BURLINGTON, IA (July 28) -
34
Raceway Result For July 28
July 29
CORNING, IA (July 28) -
It was Coca-Cola kid’s bike race night at the Adams County Speedway and the last
night before the Chase for the Championship for the NASCAR Whelen All-American
Series drivers.
July 28
DONNELLSON, IA (July 27) -
Former Lee County Speedway track champion Mark Burgtorf showed why he was so
good for so many years on a weekly basis at the Donnellson, Iowa 3/8-mile.
July 28
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 27) -
Part of the object of racing is to have fun and there was plenty of that to go
around at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night.
July 28
LEBANON, MO (July 27) -
With 85 race teams in the pits and double Modified features set to roll,the
action at the Lebanon Midway Speedway was fast, close and on the edge of your
seat as 4 more new winners captured there 1st Midway victories of 2007.
July 28
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 27) –
It was a wild and wooly night of racing at Hutchinson Raceway Park Friday as
Kelly Boen took the lead from Al Purkey halfway through the feature and went on
to win in the O’Reilly NCRA Late Model Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol.
July 28
BUCKNER, MO (July 27) -
The
cars and stars of the O'Reilly MLRA set to travel to the north and a double
header visit to Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE on Friday and
Saturday, August 3 & 4.
July 28
SMYRNA, TN (July 28) –
Nissan North America, the Official Vehicle of the Lucas Oil World Series of
Off-Road Racing (WSORR), announced it will sponsor the Series weekend grand
finale September 22-23 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
July 28
MALDEN, MO (July 27) -
Malden Speedway Results
July 28
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 27) -
Thrills, Chills and Spills greeted the capacity crowd Friday night at the
Marshalltown Speedway for Hy-Vee Night, and week number 14.
July 28
KANSAS CITY, KS (July 27) -
The sky was filled with clouds all night long and the thought was when was it
going to come. Would there be a Sunday race? Would this be another rain out? No.
Rain held off all night long until just after the last feature.
July 27
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 27) -
A
total of 62 invitations have been extended to entered and eligible winged
360-cubic-inch sprint car competitors from three countries and 18 sanctioning
organizations
today for the Sunday, August 5th $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at
the Knoxville Raceway.
July 27
BLOOMFIELD, Ia. (July 27) -
Bloomfield rained out O'Reilly USMTS returns next Friday night.
July 27
TULSA, Okla. (July 27) –
The
third edition of the popular tour will attract the nation's top 410-ci non-wing
Sprint Car drivers to five different tracks throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma
and Kansas for six nights of explosive racing action from August 7 to August 18.
July 27
MAQUOKETA, IA (July 26) -
Thursday evening Jackson County Speedway hosted the Jackson County Fair Golden
Harvest fair races. Because this was not on the speedways regular race night it
was a non-points, draw and redraw program.
July 27
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 27) -
The
second annual “Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair”, to be held in the National Sprint
Car Hall of Fame & Museum on August 8-11, is beginning to take shape.
July 27
INDEPENDENCE, IA (July 27) –
The Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series is coming down the home stretch as
two August dates will complete the 2007 series schedule.
Matt Greiner takes the Stock Car Feature at Southern Iowa
Speedway. (July 25)
July 26
DES MOINES, IA (July 25) –
Short-track
racing breeds excitement and often a lot of bumpin’ and bangin’ as drivers push
their cars and others’ patience to the limits while competing for a few valuable
feet of real estate on tight racetracks.
July 26
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 25) -
Some veteran “bus race drivers are expected to be joined by some new faces as
Hawkeye Downs Officials receive entry information for this Friday night’s School
Bus Races on the quarter-mile asphalt of Hawkeye Downs Speedway.
July 26
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 25) -
For the
second straight week fans got a break at the ticket officewith fan appreciation
night for the second straight week sponsored by Eric Palmerand Friday`s after
five along
with the
Southern Iowa Fairboard. Every seat in the house was on $5.00 for some exciting
racing action.
July 25
WEST UNION, Iowa (July 24) –
For a while, it looked like Ace Ihm would have to settle for second. Following a
late caution however, the veteran late model driver left fans on their feet with
his second straight Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series win at Fayette
County Speedway.
July 24
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 23) -
This
Wednesday’s Six Nations Showdown, presented by Arrow Express, at the Ohsweken
(Ontario, Canada) Speedway and the August 17-18 Oil City Cup, presented by
Boston Pizza, at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
will
both be international qualifiers for the 2008 Factory Value Parts World
Challenge at Knoxville Raceway.
July 23
BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 23) -
This Friday night, July 27, the ground will shake at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
(Iowa) Speedway as the popular dirt late models return to the 3/8-mile,
semi-banked clay oval for the final time this season as Pepsi presents the USRA
Late Model Shootout.
July 23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 23) -
The
final entry deadline for the Brodix ‘360’ Tournament of Champions invitational
at the Knoxville Raceway is Midnight on Wednesday, July 25.
July 23
VINTON, IA (July 22) -
Shawn
Fisher had the field covered Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway leading
by over a straightaway until he lost a drive shaft on his machine on lap ten.
July 23
ALEDO, IL (July 22) -
On a beautiful night in Aledo, IL, some of the best A-Modifieds in the area took
to the track to race for the prestigious Barb Heinz Memorial Race.
July 23
MONETT, MO (July 22) -
Sunday July 22 the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series was in action at the
Monett Speedway.
July 23
MOBERLY, MO (July 21) -
Saturday night, July 21, Moberly's 24 Raceway welcomed and enjoyed the 'hum and
buzz' of the Classic Dwarfs and Mod-lites as an added attraction to the Weekly
Racing Series.
July 23
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (July 22) -
As the
cars and stars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
continue to blaze a trail throughout America’s heartland this summer, fans and
drivers
alike can expect some added heat and some additional bright stars to light up
the nights.
July 23
QUINCY, IL (July 22) -
Mark Burgtorf, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Zack Bruenger all took feature event wins at Quincy Raceways during Heetco Night at
the Races on Sunday, July 22.
July 23
LEXINGTON, NE (July 22) -
Many drivers that don’t normally come to Dawson County Raceway in Lexington came
to run in the first ever Platte River Valley Shootout, a draw-redraw show with
some added money to the purse.
July 22
WEST UNION, IA (July 21) -
Brian Harris outran race leader Justin Fegers 19 laps from the finish Saturday
night and went on to win the Quillin’s Food Ranch/KVIK/KNEI 50, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned event here at Echo Valley
Speedway.
Mike Boston topped Saturday night's ASCS Midwest vs. Northern
Plains Region feature event at Nebraska's Eagle Raceway. Photo courtesy of
Racetracker Photos
July 22
INDEPENDENCE, Ia (July 21) –
Emotions were heavy as the memory of the late Dick Frye was honored at
Independence Motor Speedway.
July 22
EAGLE, Neb. (July 21) –
Mike Boston bolted to his second American Sprint Car Series Regional win of the
year by wiring the field in Saturday night's 25-lap ASCS Northern Plains vs.
Midwest Region "North vs. South Sprint Shootout" feature event at Eagle Raceway.
Brian Brown won Friday night's opening round of the Eighth
Annual North vs. South Sprint Car Shootout by topping the 25-lap ASCS Midwest
vs. Northern Plains feature at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, IA.
Photo courtesy of Racetracker Photos
July 21
DONNELLSON, IA (July 20) -
Lee County Speedway Donnellson, IA. Photos and Results for July 20th
July 21
ALLISON, Iowa (July 21) –
IMCA
Modifieds headline the Kids’ Night special on Monday, July 30 at Highway 3
Raceway, running for a top prize of $1,000 and a spot on the ballot for the 2008
Fast Shafts All- Star Invitational.
July 21
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 21, 2007) -
The
non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is looking for
volunteers for its activities during the upcoming Knoxville Nationals, August
8-11.
July 21
RED CLOUD, Neb. (July 21) –
The July 27-29 Thunder Series at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud and Elmwood Park
Speedway in Norton, Kan., has the potential to put three IMCA Modified drivers
on the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
July 21
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
July 20
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 20) -
Near perfect weather conditions on Friday night would produce near race results
as The Fisher Division of Emerson Process Management greeted race fans and
competitors during week number thirteen of the 2007 racing season.
July 20
FARMER CITY, IL (July 20) -
Friday night at Farmer City Raceway saw 27 late models sign in, with current
points leader Scott Bull turning in fast time at 12.555 seconds.
July 20
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (July 20) –
Twenty-two Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders returned to the Morgan County
Speedway to complete the May 18 event and start from scratch for rounds 11 and
12 on the 2007 trail.
July 20
DENISON, Iowa (July 20, 2007) –
Brian
Brown topped the opening leg of the American Sprint Car Series Midwest vs.
Northern Plains Region North vs. South Sprint Car Shootout by wiring the field
in Friday night's 25-lap feature at Crawford County Speedway.
July 20
ODESSA, MO (July 20) -
With cooler temperatures this week, the fans may have been more comfortable but,
the racing was Hot, Hot, Hot. “These IMCA racers really have their act together”
said I-70 Promoter, Brad McDonald.
July 20
DAVENPORT, IA (July 20) -
Hershel Roberts waited three months for his first 2007 late model victory at the
Davenport Speedway, last Friday night. His second victory would come seven days
later.
July 20
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 20) -
Eight different drivers visited Coca-Cola Victory Lane on a busy night of racing
at ASA-Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday.
July 20
DONIPHAN, Neb. (July 20, 2007) –
With help from lapped traffic, Kelly Boen used a dramatic all-or-nothing pass on
the last lap to take away the feature win from Kyle Berck in the O’Reilly NCRA
Late Model Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol.
July 20
LEBANON, MO. (July 20) -
Clear skies and a smooth surface produced some close racing in all classes and
defending AMSOIL Sprint challange winner Eric Todd faced some tough challanges
as the Sprint feature awaited $1,000 to the winner.
July 20
RED CLOUD, NE (July 20) -
Kansas drivers Tim Watts and Jared Remus finally made their way to the winner’s
circle at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening, July 20.
July 19
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 19) –
While considerable shuffling went on throughout the field, the one constant
position in the Harris Clash feature for IMCA Modifieds was held by Clayton
Christensen.
Matt Stephenson drives his #55 machine hard into turn 3 at Oskaloosa
Wednesday evening during the Southern Iowa Fair.
July 19
KANSAS CITY, KS (July 19) -
While many people will be attending the many different Festivals this
October, only one place in Kansas City will hold a ‘FESTIVAL OF SPEED’,
Lakeside Speedway.
July 19
DECORAH, Iowa (July 19) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series rolls into one of
their most exciting venues tonight (Thursday, July 19) for the 3rd Annual
Budweiser Summer Challenge at the Upper Iowa Speedway in Decorah, Iowa.
July 19
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 19) -
Downtown Knoxville, Iowa, will host its first-ever “Motor Day” on Saturday,
August 4, in connection with Knoxville Raceway’s 360 c.i. Sprint Car
Nationals.
July 19
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 18) -
The
fans payed $5.00 for five exciting classes with the Casey`s General Stores
USRA Weekly Racing Series with Mid-America 305 Sprints making there
second apperance of the 2007 season with fifteen winged warriors checked in
to thrill the large fair crowd.
July 19
WHEATLAND, MO (July 18) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway set to shake, rattle, and roll this Saturday, July
21st as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the O'Reilly MLRA converge
on the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" for the CMH Late Model Showdown.
July 18
QUINCY, Il (July 18) -
Quincy Raceways Hornet Rules Revision
Effective immediately, Quincy Raceways management has decided to change the
claim rule to a protest rule in the Hornet Division.
July 18
WATERLOO, IA (July 18) -
Corey Dripps Racing is preparing for a driver swap this weekend. Corey
Dripps (Iowa) and Jack Bateman (ME) will take turns in a one of a kind
driver swap that will have each driver turning a few laps in each others
cars.
July 18
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 18) -
The IMCA Harris Clash, featuring IMCA Modifieds, will again be broadcast
live over the Internet. This year, it has found a new home thanks to
www.RaceTalkLive.com. The free audio only broadcast is slated for Thursday,
July 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM-CST.
July 18
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 18, 2007) –
Joe
Kosiski has raced for enough NASCAR weekly championships that he knows you
don’t start really looking at the national standings until the middle of
August.
July 18
EAGLE, Neb. (July 17) -
Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, raced to his 11th National Event victory
with the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series Tuesday
night at the Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb.
July 18
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 17) -
The quest for Papa Johns Cup/I Wireless Championship points continues this
Friday night at ASA Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway with seven divisions
of exciting racing.
Here's Brady Bacon standing on the gas at Gas City, during
the 20th Annual Indiana Sprint Week.
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 07
July 17
MACON, IL (July 17) -
Friday July 20th: Macon Speedway "NASCAR Night of Stars" Featuring O’Reilly
POWRi National Midgets "The Night of NASCAR stars" and O'Reilly POWRi
National Midgets are featured at Macon Speedway on Saturday July 20.
July 17
MACOMB, Ill. (July 14) –
There was more than one type of racing going Saturday at Macomb Raceway, it
was both on the track and against mother nature as the program was rushed
through to beat the suspected rain, which never materialized.
July 17
MEMPHIS, Mo. (July 16) -
Saturday nights will be quiet in Memphis, Mo., for the next two weekends,
but the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway will roar back to life in August for
a month of edge-of-your-seat barnburners before wrapping up the season with
the 3rd Annual Memphis Fall Nationals, Oct. 11-13.
July 17
BLOOMFIELD, Ia (July 13) -
It was another great night of racing Friday during the Davis County Fair
sponsored by the Davis County Savings Bank at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
Speedway.
July 16
MOBERLY, MO (July 14) -
Black and white checkered flag! Black and white striped skunk! Similarities
here?? An unlikely combination at a race track and it had to be a first at
24 Raceway in Moberly on Saturday night, July 14, 2007!
Justin Wells Takes Springfield
July 16
ELDON, MO. (July 14) -
Results from Lake Ozark Speedway
July 16
GILMAN CITY, MO. (July 16, 2007) -
After a four-week layoff, the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League
PolyDome Late Model Series race back in action this weekend.
July 16
SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 14) -
Saturday July 14 the Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply Show-Me Racin Series
was in action at Springfield Raceway.
July 16
VERNON, IL (July 15) -
Kaley Gharst made the best of his front row starting position, staving off a
couple of mid-race challenges to gain his first O’Reilly Midwest All Star
Series feature win before a large crowd at Jefferson County Speedway in Mt.
Vernon, IL. Sunday evening.
July 16
QUINCY, Il (July 15) -
Jason Frankel, Henry Delonjay, Steve Carlin and Steven DeLonjay all grabbed
feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, July 15 during Installs
Unlimited Night at the Races.
July 16
VINTON, Iowa (July 15) -
Engine problems during his heat race and a dead last starting position in
the feature didn't deter I.M.C.A. modified driver Jerry Luloff as he did the
unthinkable, coming from an 11th row starting position to take the win at
Benton County Speedway.
July 16
EAST MOLINE, IL (jULY 15) -
Quad City Raceway Results
July 16
WAKEENEY, KS (July 15) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series 305 sprint cars invaded Wakeeney (KS)
Speedway Sunday evening, July 15, with 28 cars checking in for competition.
July 15
BURLINGTON, Ia. (July 14) -
Results and Photos from 34 Raceway
July 15
WHEATLAND, MO (July 14) -
With mother nature treating the fans to another perfect mid-summer night, a
great crowd at the Lucas Oil Speedway was treated to a marvelous night of
weekly racing series action on an ultra tacky racing surface.
July 15
CORNING, IA (July 14) -
It was ISSBee night for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at the Adams
County Speedway.
July 15
LEBANON, MO (July 14) -
He's nearly 70 years old and still thrilling race fans. Don Lacey's Pro 4
finished inches ahead of Don Mulhbauer in was was easily the closest finish
of the 2007 season at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Saturday night.
July 15
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 14) –
One week ago, Justin Lichty drove to his first career win in the I.M.C.A.
hobby stock division. Saturday night, he proved that victory was no fluke as
he made his second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle at Independence
Motor Speedway.
July 15
MEMPHIS, MO (July 14) -
One streak came to an end, while another was extended on Primerose Realty
and Kay Eggleston Bookkeeping Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway.
July 15
ELDON, IA. (July 14) -
Results from the Eldon Raceway
Eldon, Ia.
July 15
NORTH PLATTE (July 14) -
Racing resumed at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte on July 14, but was
cut short when a couple of circuit breakers that control the lighting in
corners one and two malfunctioned.
Bert McDaniel, Eldon, Ia. won the Bloomfield Speedway's
Fair Night USRA Stock Car feature to claim his first win of 2007.
July 14
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 14) –
The Deery Brothers Summer Series takes a third shot at getting in a date at
34 Raceway, when the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models travels to West
Burlington on Tuesday, July 17.
July 14
TIPTON, IA (July 13) -
Sprint cars were certainly the main attraction at the Cedar County Fair in
Tipton, Iowa on Friday, July 13th. And, the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders
were certainly there to wow the crowd.
July 14
LEBANON, MO (July 13) -
Fans were treated to an action packed night of racing as the Lebanon Midway
Speedway held a double points night with 4 new faces collecting there 1st
victories of the season and tight racing action.
July
14
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 13) -
Griffin McGrath of Cedar Rapids picked up his first career Performance
Concepts Late Models win at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night in
dominating fashion.
July
14
McCOOK, NE. (July 13) -
One-and-a-half heat races short of a complete show, the skies opened up over
McCook Speedway and dumped substantial rain, forcing promoter Chuck Grey to
cancel the show.
July
14
MALDEN, MO. (July 13) -
Malden Speedway Results
July
14
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (July 13) -
After a beautiful, mild and just a great week for the Central Iowa Fair, the
roar of motors and the Aarons Night at the Fair took place this past Friday
night.
July
14
ODESSA, MO (July 13) -
Friday the 13th proved to be a lucky night for Dirt Track racing at I-70
Speedway. Four of the five feature winners where in Victory Lane for the
fist time, in 2007.
July
14
DAVENPORT, IA (July 13) -
Long-time racing veteran Hershel Roberts drove to an impressive IMCA late
model victory at the Davenport Speedway, Friday night. The victory was
Roberts' first of the season.
July
14
FARMER CITY, IL (July 13) –
Brady Smith’s pursuit of a big-money victory is over. The rising star from
Solon Springs, Wis., broke through on Friday night, winning the 40-lap UMP
DIRTcar Racing Summernationals A-Main at Farmer City Raceway.
July 14
RED CLOUD, NE (July 13) -
Six familiar faces made their way to The Speed Bowl’s victory lane Friday
night, July 13, in Red Cloud, NE.
Kaley Gharst wins Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders feature
July 12th at the Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield IA.
July 12
BLOOMFIELD, IA (July 12) –
A brief rain shower could not do in round 9 of the 2007 Ideal Ready Mix
Sprint Invaders series at Bloomfield Speedway. Kaley Gharst thrilled the
Davis County Fair
crowd and earned his third win of the season in his Hostiowa.net / Bell
Helmets / Wesmar / Maxim.
July 12
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 12) –
IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods head to Knoxville
Raceway next Thursday, July 19, for the 16th annual Harris Clash special.
July 12
LA SALLE, IL (July 12) –
Steve Sheppard Jr. was on top of the world after winning Thursday night’s
40-lap UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals A-Main at La Salle Speedway.
July 12
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 12) -
Ferris wheels, funnel cake and fast racing. Those three things will go
hand-in-hand as the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series serves as the
opening night attraction for a pair of county fairs in northeast Iowa later
this month.
July 12
LEBANON, MO (July 12) -
The Action continues hot and heavy on Friday night as the Lebanon Midway
Speedway will be hosting the 2nd Double Points night this season along with
another kids night as
the Mid-Missouri Bank Coin Scramble will be held at Intermission for the
kids 10 and under.
July 12
LEXINGTON, NE (July 12) -
Dawson County Raceway in Lexington will be holding a special for Modifieds,
Stock Cars, and Hobby Stocks on Sunday night, July 22, and it will be
entitled the "Platte River Valley Shootout."
July 12
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 11) -
The
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce sponsored the night of exciting racing action
with the Casey’s General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series in action.
July 12
MACON, IL (July 11) -
As the temperature heats up as we close in on the middle of July, so does
that racing calendar at Macon Speedway.
July 12
GALESBURG, IL (July 11, 2007) -
Dean McGee and the H7 Racing Team opened up the first weekend in July with a
couple of solid runs across the Mississippi River in Iowa.
July 11
QUINCY, Il (July 10) -
Mother Nature tried to put a damper on the UMP Summer Nationals at Quincy
Raceways on Tuesday, July 10 but the Quincy Raceways new owners, track crew
and former owners were not about to let that happen.
July 11
LEBANON, MO. (July 10) -
Old fashioned Rivals make events a happening and back in the 1980's Ozark
Racing had the best,Larry Phillips,Billy Moyer and Ken Essary always packed
the grandstands on the area dirttracks.
July 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 10) -
Race fans will be treated to a full night of racing this Friday night at
ASA-Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Zimmerman Ford night.
July 10
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (July 10) –
Lincoln County Raceway’s ninth annual Sandhills Shootout special is set for
Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, with top prizes of $5,000 for IMCA
Modifieds and $2,000 for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
July 10
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (July 9) –
The Shannon Babb Express is picking up steam as the 2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing
Summernationals winds down.
July 9
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (July 9) -
Although ‘The Hunt’ for the O’Reilly USMTS National Championship doesn't
begin for another month, drivers are already positioning themselves for a
run at the title and the opportunity to dethrone eight-time reigning
O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series national champion Kelly Shryock.
July 9
MOBERLY, MO. (July 9) -
On Saturday, July 7, wheels were rolling hot and fast on 90 race cars at
Moberly's 24 Raceway, Missouri's display of "Dirt Track Racing at its Best".
July 9
McCOOL JUNCTION, NE (July 7) -
Every week at Junction Motor Speedway there are a variety of activities that
take place.
July 9
QUINCY, IL (July 9) -
Quincy Raceways biggest race of the year is on tap for Tuesday, July 10 when
the “Hell Tour”, the UMP Summer Nationals makes its twenty fifth stop of the
2007 extravaganza.
July 9
QUINCY, IL (July 08) -
Lonnie Bailey, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Steven DeLonjay all took
feature event wins during Miller Beer/Mississippi Belle Distributing Night
at the Races on Sunday, July 9 at Quincy Raceways.
July 9
ELDON, MO (July 7) –
Will Vaught wasn’t about to let another victory slip through his fingers.
July 9
EAST MOLINE, IL July 8 –
Shannon Babb is back on track. The two-time UMP DIRTcar Racing
Summernationals champion ended an uncharacteristic slump on Sunday night,
winning the dirt Late Model tour’s 40-lap A-Main at Quad City Raceway.
July 8
MILLSTADT, Ill. (July 8) –
Brady Bacon (Tulsa, Okla.) flashed his teenage smile in victory lane during
last year’s “Cornhusker Midget Challenge” at Junction Motor Speedway in
McCool Junction, Neb.
July 8
VINTON, Iowa (July 8) -
Extra money was on the line in the I.M.C.A. modified division and Todd
Jensen was up to the challenge. The veteran driver led early, then made a
thrilling late-race pass for the win to pick up an exciting victory at
Benton County Speedway.
Bigfoot, the Original Monster Truck presented by Sawyer
Tire was also on hand and treated the crowd to a rousing display of car
crushing and wild wheelies on the infield in between the hot racing action.
Lucas Oil Speedway
July 8
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (July 8) -
On Saturday evening July 14, the stars and cars of the Race Brothers Show-Me
Racin Series will invade the Springfield Raceway for their second stop at
the newly-renovated speedway this season.
July 8
Burlington, Ia. (July 7) -
Results from July 7 races at 34 Raceway
Photos by Dana Royer/34 Raceway PHOTOS
July 8
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 7) –
The wait is over for two long-time competitors as Rick Dralle and Justin
Lichty scored their first-ever victories at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 8
CORNING, IA (July 7) -
It was Dodge night for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at the Adams
County Speedway Saturday night. It was also the third of four races for the
Nebraska-Iowa Challenger Series presented by Dodge with double late model
features.
July 8
WHEATLAND, MO (July 8) -
On a picture perfect and very warm night at the Lucas Oil Speedway, the
action on the racetrack and in the sky was even hotter as the crowd was
treated to a fabulous night of weekly racing as well as a spectacular
fireworks show to conclude the evening. PHOTOS
July 8
MEMPHIS, MO (July 7) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued at the Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO, with two new winners in victory
lane and four repeat winners. PHOTOS
July 8
FAIRBURY, IL (July 7) –
Mike Marlar is back on track along the UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals
road – and not a moment too soon.
July 8
ODESSA, MO (July 7, 07) –
“Two for One Saturday” at I-70 Speedway was the value of the season as
Toyota Trucks and Budweiser presented an a fun filled Saturday.
Here's a photo of a check Leslye and Dennis Krieger
presented from them, to Donnie Anderson who has raced sprint cars at 34 for
several years along with his Brother, Dave Anderson. They raised the money
last year with custom prints that were auctioned off at the sprint banquet
and Jeff and Amy Laue along with other fans bid on and won several custom
framed prints and the proceeds were given to Donnie NOODLES ANDERSON and his
family... Photo by Jake Croxton
July 7
NORTH PLATTE, NE (July 7) -
Races were held on July 7 at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte, and
many people thought the luck was with them on this seventh day of the
seventh month of the year ‘07.
July 7
LEBANON, Mo. (July 7) -
After taking a week off from racing action,the Lebanon Midway Speedway will
be very busy with the upcoming week with action starting on Tuesday Night
with the running
of the Larry Phillips Birthday Bash For Cash featuring the MLRA LateModels
racing for 7500 to win with a 75 lap Feature.
July 7
DONNELLSON, Iowa (July 6) –
A first-time series feature winner found Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders for
the fourth time in 2007.
July 7
ODESSA, MO (July 6) –
A small fireworks display, drivers returning to Victory Lane and several
fantastic, fan friendly displays provided by Toyota Trucks, highlighted
another great night of racing on the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
July 7
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. (July 6) -
The much-anticipated week that race fans had been waiting for now has come
and gone and the response from everyone seems to already be “we can’t wait
until next year”.
July 7
RED CLOUD, NE (July 6) -
Hometown driver Lonnie Schriner, driver of the #4 IMCA Modified, picked up
his fourth feature win of the season at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE,
Friday evening, July 6.
July 7
PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 6) –
Don O’Neal is ready for the stretch run of the 2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing
Summernationals.
July 7
Davenport, IA (July 6) -
Rob Toland has been bitten by a streak of bad luck at the Davenport Speedway
in recent weeks. On Friday night, the two-time IMCA National Champion bit
back.
July 7
McCOOK, Ne (July 6) -
It was Mel Welp and Mark Hinz Memorial night at McCook Speedway on July 6.
Something done on this night that was done in the past memorial nights was
cash handed out to the heat race winners.
July 7
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (July 6) -
Sportsmen driver Dave McCalla of Cedar Rapids has arguably been the hottest
driver on the track so far this season at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Friday
night’s “Budweiser Sportsmen 50” was business as usual for McCalla.
Brett Moffitt B-mods Feature winner at the
Southern Iowa Speedway July 4th.
July 5
MOBERLY, MO (July 5) -
Celebrations for Independence Day are enjoyed by Americans in many different
ways. Moberly's 24 Raceway provided a July 3rd 'Special' evening of superb
racing entertainment on the high-banked dirt oval.
July 5
WHEATLAND, MO (July 5) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway roars back to life this Saturday night, July 7th with
another invigorating night of over the top weekly racing series action
featuring the Miller Lite ULMA Late Models, the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds,
the TCI
Transmission Factory Stocks, and the Chester Fried Chicken Hobby Stocks all
in action.
July 5
BUCKNER, MO (July 4, 2007) -
Tommy Elston rolled into 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO looking for a strong run
and when the night had ended he found himself picking up the big check for
his first O'Reilly MLRA victory.
July 5
BURLINGTON, Ia (July 4) –
For the first time since Donnellson on September 27, 2003, John Schulz can
call himself a winner with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders.
July 5
OSKALOOSA, IA (July 4) -
The
14th Annual Greiner Buildings Stock Car Shootout was held on Wednesday night
July 4th with Zack VanderBeek taking the Musco Lighting USRA A-Modified
feature with Brett Moffitt in the B-mods.
July 5
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (July 4, 2007) –
On
a night that featured a major shakeup in the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars
on Tour National series $50,000 championship points chase, it was
Louisiana's Jason
Johnson recording his seventh series triumph of the season by winning the
First Annual Daniel McMillin Memorial before Wednesday's standing room only
crowd at Double X Speedway.
July 4
MOBERLY, MO. (July 3) -
Results form July 3rd and coming events at 24 Raceway.
Gary Wright salutes the crowd at Sedalia's Missouri State Fair Speedway
after capturing his 113th career O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour
National win in Tuesday night's 25-lap feature. Photo by Lonnie
Wheatley
July 4
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 3) -
Jeremy Grady spent the Independence Day holiday adding to his points lead
with a victory in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for I.M.C.A. Late Models
at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 4
WEST LIBERTY, IA (July 3, 2007) –
Jerrod Hull extended his all-time Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders win lead
as he ended a thrilling battle for the checkers on top at the West Liberty
Raceway’s Aarons’ Sales & Lease 25.
July 4
LEBANON, MO (July 3) –
Clint Smith found a clean groove and rode it to victory in Tuesday night’s
World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Missouri 50’ at Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
July 4
ELDON, IA (July 3) -
Results from the July 3 Topless Modified Special.
July 4
SEDALIA, Mo. (July 3, 2007) –
Gary Wright has claimed O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National
series victories at a lot of different tracks over the course of his career.
But ASCS victory lane at Missouri's State Fair Speedway had eluded "The
Texan" thus far.
July 3
QUINCY, IL (July 3) -
Quincy Raceways biggest race of the year is on tap for Tuesday, July 10 when
the “Hell Tour”, the UMP Summer Nationals makes its twenty fifth stop of the
2007 extravaganza.
July 3
TULSA, Okla. (July 3, 2007) –
The O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series is set to tackle
Sedalia's Missouri State Fair Speedway on Tuesday night, with ensuing
"Show-Me Showdown"
stops at Double X Speedway in California, MO, on Wednesday night for the
First Annual Daniel McMillin Memorial and then the series first stop at
Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS, on Saturday night.
July 3
LEBANON, MO (July 2) -
NASCAR driver Ken Schrader will compete in a star-studded field of Late
Models at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Tuesday night. He will face stiff
competition as he goes against the country's fastest drivers in the World of
Outlaw Late
Model Series and the Mid-America Racing Series in a $10,000-to-win 50-lap
feature Tuesday night at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
July 3
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 2) –
A see-saw battle tilted Jason Cook’s way, on opening night of the IMCA
American Stock Car Shoot-Out.
July 3
Odessa, MO (July 2) -
Toyota Trucks will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Friday and Saturday
events this weekend at I-70 Speedway.
July 3
EAST MOLINE, IL (July 1) -
On a beautiful Sunday evening nearly 100 cars packed the pits to compete on
the high banks at Quad City Raceway.
July 3
DANVILLE, IL (July 1) –
In a battle of the last two UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals champions,
Don O’Neal held off Shannon Babb to capture Sunday night’s 40-lap tour
A-Main at Vermilion County Speedway.
July 3
Buckner, MO (July 3, 2007) - The postponed O'Reilly MLRA event scheduled for
July 2, 2007 at Lebanon Midway Speedway has been rescheduled for Tuesday,
July 10, officials announced. All times and payouts will remain the same as
the originally scheduled event with gates opening at 4:00 pm and racing
action to get underway at 8:00 pm. For more information on Lebanon Midway
Speedway visit them on the web at
www.lebanonmidwayspeedway.com
or by calling 417-532-6254.
July 2
QUINCY, IL (July 1) -
Twenty Eight of the best IMCA Late Models showed up at Quincy Raceways to do
battle in the $3000 to Win Titan Wheel & Tire Late Model Shootout on Sunday,
July 1
Chad Dolan won the IMCA Modified A Feature
Dawson County Raceway on July 1.
Pictured left to right, Lou Wissmann, Fan of The Week Addison
Samuelson of Kearney, unidentified youngster, Dolan, and flagman Racey
Miner.
Photo taken by Tamie Thurn
July 2
LEXINGTON, NE (July 1) -
There was more than one racing groove at Dawson County Raceway on July 1,
and the drivers used them all. Chad Dolan of Gibbon, Zach Schultz of and
Josh Sabin of North
Platte, Aaron Koch of Cambridge found the right ones to earn the A Features
for the night.
July 2
VINTON, Iowa (July 1) –
Simply put, J.D. Auringer is on fire. The I.M.C.A. modified driver capped a
perfect weekend at Benton County Speedway with his third victory in three
days.
July 1
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (June 29) -
The USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series was in action Friday,
June 29, for Kollision Korner Night at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway.
July 1
LEBANON, Mo. (July 1) -
With the consistent rain causing havoc with everyone's racing schedule, the
Lebanon Midway Speedway would like to update and remind everyone of some
things coming down the road.
July 1
MEMPHIS, Mo. (June 30) -
The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway fans were treated to three extra features
on Saturday, June 30th, as the rained out features from the Fair Night
opened the nights racing action.
July 1
CORNING, IA (June 30) -
It was Whelen night at the Adams County Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series. And the night of competitive racing was followed by a
fireworks show shot with a beautiful full moon as a backdrop.
July 1
BURLINGTON, Ia (June 30)
34 Raceway Results for June 30th
Brian Hetrick turns in a HAT TRICK at 34 Raceway Sat night winning his last
three 305 Features. Points leader Jayson Ditswoth led several laps before,
Hetrick took his Gustaf Engines/Sebastian Powder Coating Maxim to the top
and passed Ditsworth for his third back to back feature events for the 2007
season. Photo by Dennis Krieger Imagery
July 1
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 30) –
Although delayed one week by rain, Budweiser mid-season championships were
worth the wait at Independence Motor Speedway.
July 1
MOBERLY, MO (June 29) -
Tuesday, July 3, the Big Summer Combo Event takes place the night before the
4th's festivities across the nation. Some very fast action will be taking
place at the half mile dirt track in Moberly!
July 1
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 29, 2007) –
Lincoln County Raceway was the site of the third event of the 2007 season
and the first night of the late model Speed Week. Co-sanctioned by the NCRA
and the
Colorado Late Model Association (CLMA), 39 drivers were on hand to contend
for the 23 starting spots in the 30-lap feature.
July 1
McCOOK, NE (June 30) -
McCook Speedway raced on June 30, the second Saturday night race in two
weeks.
July 1
Eldon, Iowa (June 30) -
Full
results from Eldon Raceway for June 30th.
With five contestants entering the General Lee Dukes of
Hazard night at Lee County, Here is your winner, MISS DAISY DUKE......Would
like to thank all the girls as they were great sports and took home some
money for their prizes. Hope to do it again real soon. Terry and Jenny had
free food and cold beer for everyone and what a great turn out.......
Dennis Krieger Imagery
June 30
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 29, 2007) -
Nine different drivers scored feature wins on Jim Baier Mid-Season
Championship / Dukes of Hazzard Night at the Lee County Speedway.
June 30
Buckner, MO (June 29, 2007) -
Following a short break the O'Reilly MLRA returns to action for the Fourth
of July holiday with two big events scheduled in Missouri at Lebanon Midway
Speedway on Monday, July 2, and 24 Raceway on Tuesday, July 3.
June 30
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (June 29) -
After last weeks torrential amount of rain fell on Friday night, it would be
a one-week delay in the start of the second half of the 2007-racing season.
June 30
FARMER CITY, IL (June 29) -
Twenty nine late models and twenty nine modifieds came to race at Farmer
City Friday night.
Brian Brown is joined in victory lane by the Moses Motor
Company girls after winning Friday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series
Midwest Region feature at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE.
Photo courtesy of Racetracker Photos
June 30
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 29) –
The stars will be on the track long before they turn the track lights on for
the July 2-3 IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out at Marshalltown Speedway.
June 30
RED CLOUD, NE (June 29) -
Three new faces graced victory lane at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE,
Friday evening, June 29
June 30
NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 29) -
The Colorado Late Model Association and the National Championship Racing
Association Late Models brought a total of 39 Late Models to do battle with
each other June 29 at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte.
June 29
DAVENPORT, IA (June 29) -
On Ray Guss Jr.'s last visit to the Davenport Speedway (May 18th), he
started in the sixth row, took the lead late in the race, and won the IMCA
Late Model feature.
June 30
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (June 29) –
After opening the season with five different winners in as many events, the
American Sprint Car Series Midwest Region had its first repeat winner of the
year on Friday night as Missouri's Brian Brown raced to victory lane in the
25-lap feature at Junction Motor Speedway.
June 28
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 28) -
Partners Unlimited, transforming lives through creative arts, has teamed up
with the legendary Knoxville Raceway for a special event on August 25th.
June 28
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (June 28) -
This Saturday night June 30 the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series will be
in action for the second time this season at the the Springfield Raceway.
Kaley Gharst continues to show his dominant force in the
Midwest winnng the 25 lap Feature @ Lee County Speedway Wed. night. It was
Budwesier Night as sponsors with tons of screaming fans watching Kaley put
on a driving clinic to clinch his second feature at the speedway this
season..
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 2007
June 28
WEST UNION, Iowa (June 27) –
Patience paid off for Steve “Ace” Ihm as he topped a strong field of 31 late
models to take the win in the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series at
Fayette County
Raceway.
June 28
DONNELLSON, Ia (June 27) –
Kaley Gharst slid past Rager Phillips with ten laps left in the Olson Bros.
Custom Shop / Budweiser 25 at the Lee County Speedway. The Decatur, Ill.
driver went on to claim his second Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders A-Main
win of 2007.
June 28
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 27) -
The
Casey`s General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series feature four classes with
the night being sponsored by Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon along with the
"Preacher Feature on the card.
Here's SUPERMAN SAM HALSTEAD with his new CJ Rayburn
Chassis leading the early feature laps at LCS on Friday Night. He bobbled
and the car got looser and Lonnie Bailey got by him to take the 25 lap
Feature. Sam has been super fast since he bought the new chassis and look
for big things out of Superman this season. Dennis Krieger Imagery c 2007
June 27
OMAHA, Neb. (June 27) –
Bonuses totaling $1,250 remain to be awarded at five designated NAPA Auto
Parts Night at the Races events for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks in Nebraska.
June 27
ODESSA, MO (June 27) –
Just after last weekends Midget Nationals in Knoxville, IA the SMRS Midget
Series will make it’s second stop at the D shaped dirt track at I-70
Speedway.
June 27
OMAHA, Neb. (June 27) –
Speedway Graphics has signed on as a new sponsor for the
Deery Brothers Summer Series as well as for each of the IMCA divisions that will
crown a national champion this season.
June 27
McCOOL, NE (June 26) -
It will be a Ladies Night of sorts when the American Sprint Car Series
Midwest Region takes to the semi-banked, 3/8-mile Junction Motor Speedway
dirt oval in McCool Junction, NE, this Friday night.
June 27
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (June 26) –
The King of the UMP DIRTcar Racing
Summernationals is back in the series spotlight.
June 27
WHEATLAND, MO (June 26th) -
Rockstar Energy Drink proudly presents the Sprint Car Classic this Saturday,
June 30th at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.
June 27
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 26) -
Mike McGrath presents the rescheduled Mid-Season Championships at
ASA-Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night, June 29. Rain forced
postponement of this event last Friday.
June 27
CRESCO, Iowa (June 26) -
A
full field of fierce, ferocious and fendered Stock Cars will entertain
Cresco Speedway fans for two nights as the 3rd Annual Kabrick Distributing
Great American Stock
Car
Classic takes place on Thursday and Friday, July 5-6, at the 4/10-mile
speedplant at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco, Iowa.
June 27
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 26) -
There
will be fireworks in the air and on the track at the Southern Iowa Speedway
in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on the Fourth of July as the 14th Annual Greiner
Buildings Stock Car
Shootout presented by Mike’s Tire & Alignment and PBM Performance Products
takes place at the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster.
June 26
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 26) –
The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models will headline
the early holiday special on Tuesday, July 3 at Independence Motor Speedway.
June 26
QUINCY, IL (June 26) -
Quincy Raceways will be hosting the Annual Titan Wheel & Tire $3000 to win
IMCA Late Model Shootout on Sunday, July 1.
June 26
LEBANON, Mo. (June 25) -
The 1st annual Larry Phillips Shootout Birthday Bash is drawing closer as
some lucky Open LateModel driver will pocket $7500 to win a 75 lap feature
event Monday Night July 2nd at the LebanonMidwaySpeedway.
June 25
BURLINGTON, IA (June 23)
Who would have thought that with nearly six inches of rain, (that started
Thursday night and ended Saturday morning), there would be racing at 34
Raceway last Saturday.
June 25
MEMPHIS, MO (June 25) -
Fans will be treated to three extra features this Saturday night at the
Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO.
June 25
OBERLIN, KS (June 25) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series will make their debut at two new venues the
weekend of June 29-30 with appearances at the Thunderhill Speedway and the
Minneapolis Raceway.
June 25
VINTON, IA (June 24) -
Mother Nature provided just enough water during the previous three days to
provide an extremely tacky and fast surface Sunday at the Benton County
Speedway.
June 25
LEBANON, MO (June 23) -
Nearly twenty Sprint Cars hit the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway
Saturday night, braving scattered showers that threatened to rain out the
night of racing.
June 25
MOBERLY, MO. (June 23) -
It was another night of awesome racing on June 23, 2007 at Mid-Missouri's 24
Raceway in Moberly - a high-banked dirt oval displaying "Dirt Track Racing
at its Best"!
Here's Sam McClure picking up his one of two feature wins
at the Putnam County Speedway - Unionville, Missouri
June 25
QUINCY, IL (June 24) -
Terry Gallaher, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Lew Aikman all took Pepsi
Mid-Season Championship feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday,
June 24.
June 25
LEXINGTON, NE (June 24) -
Promoter Allen Wissmann worked hard to get Dawson County Raceway in
Lexington much smoother for the June 24 show, and he was able to accomplish
his mission.
June 24
NEWTON, IA (June 24) -
There were three huge accidents in the Sunday's Indy Car race, but Dario
Franchitti kept his nose clean and stiffed a late Marco Andretti charge to
win the Inaugural Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
Dan Wheldon rolling out of the garages to return to action after a first
last mishap Sunday at Iowa Speedway.
June 24
PEVELY, MO (June 24) –
Just in case anyone hadn’t noticed how strong Mike Marlar has been on the
2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals tour, he announced his presence in
unquestionable fashion Saturday night at I-55 Raceway.
June 24
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 24) –
Fireworks will light up the sky over Marshalltown Speedway following the
final checkered flag at the 12th annual IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out
July 2-3.
June 24
ELDON, IA (June 23) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results for June 23
June 24
CORNING, IA (June 23) -
It was Fan Appreciation night at the Adams County Speedway for the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series, and the fans should have been completely
appreciative of what they saw.
June 24
NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 23) -
“Thunder On The Plains” concluded on June 23 at McCook Speedway, and the
fans were treated with some good racing and wild action.
June 23
DONNELLSON, IA (June 22) -
With many area programs already KO-ed by Mother Nature, Lee County Speedway
dodged two tornado warnings and constant lightning before succumbing to a
monsoon immediately following the IMCA Late Model feature.
June 22
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (June 22) –
Due to rain and extremely wet conditions, officials from RL Promotions have
canceled the races for Friday, June 22, at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.
June 22
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 22) -
Heavy rains yesterday and today have washed out the stock car racing program
at the Davenport Speedway for Friday, June 22nd.
Heres 80 Year Old, Bob Ensminger from Carman, Illinois won
the Vintage race at LCS. Bob raced for years all over the midwest and won
many features. His Son, Bobby Ensminger Jr. ran sprints for years at 34 and
Lee County before retiring a few years back. Dennis
Krieger Imagery
June
21
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 20) -
The
kids got a treat on Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway with rides
around the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster, and a chance to get some candy
in the candy dash.
June
20
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 20) –
The Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series will head north to Fayette
County Raceway in West Union on Wednesday, June 27. It will be the second of
three dates scheduled for the 3/8-mile oval this season.
June 20
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 19) –
The driver with the most wins in Deery Brothers Summer Series his story was
up to his old tricks again Tuesday night at Marshalltown Speedway.
June
20
LEBANON, MO (June 19) -
40 Late Models and drivers representing 14 states, including California,
Wyoming, and Wisconsin, hit the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway
Tuesday night for
the fifth stop on the UMP Summer Nationals Late Model tour that visits 28
Midwest dirt tracks in 30 days.
Trish Dover, 305 Sprint Car sensation
from
Springfield, NE
June 19
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (June 19, 2007) -
Trish Dover, the 305 Sprint Car sensation will make her debut in a 360 on
Friday, June 29 at the ASCS Midwest Regional race at Junction Motor Speedway
in McCool Junction, NE.
June 19
OBERLIN, KS (June 19) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series will make their debut at the lighting fast
Thunderhill Speedway, Friday June 29th. The URSS 305 Traveling Series will
hit the high-banked 4/10’s
mile oval for a night of Heart Pounding action that will keep fans on their
feet lap after lap.
June 19
RANTOUL, Ill. (June 19) –
Bell Racing is the newest addition to IMCA’s national decal program for
Modifieds, and will give $7,000 in contingency awards to drivers in eight
sanctioned divisions this season.
June 19
MACOMB, IL (June 19) -
Macomb Raceway makes decision to reschedule memorial event.
Dennis Krieger Imagery Card
June 19
QUINCY, IL (June 19) - Quincy Raceways will be the annual Pepsi Mid-Season
Championship on Sunday, June 24 featuring trophies to the top three
finishers in each class. Line Up procedures will be based upon the normal
inverted point average method used on any regular race night. Gates open at
4 with hot laps at 5:45 and racing at 6:30pm.
June 19
WHEATLAND, MO (June 18) -
With dry slick but ultra competitive track conditions being the theme of the
night, Brandon Dunham made the right adjustments to capture his first ULMA
Miller Lite Late
Model win of the season on a breathtaking night of racing action at the
Lucas Oil Speedway.
June 18
MONETT, Mo. (June 17) -
Kelly Shryock returned to familiar territory Sunday night: victory lane. The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invaded the Monett
Speedway for
Round 3 of the 4th Annual Missouri Nationals with 12 different winners
scoring victories in the previous 12 events.
June 18
ALEDO, IL (June 17) -
Even with it being Father’s Day and 90 plus degrees outside, 76 cars still
packed the pits Sunday night.
June 18
MOBERLY, MO (June 16) -
Saturday, June 16, was another super night of racing at Moberly's 24
Raceway! There were 108 race cars that arrived to 'show their stuff'!
June 18
OBERLIN, KS (June 17) -
Thirty Six 305 drivers from Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska and
Oklahoma descended on the high banked 3/8’s mile oval at The Jetmore
Motorplex in Jetmore Ks. as the United Rebel Sprint Series hosted the Second
Annual Jetmore 305 Nationals.
June 18
WEST BURLINGTON, IA ( June 16)
This coming Saturday, June 23, will be Mid Season Championship night at 34
Raceway as drivers continue to battle for those all important points.
June 18
QUINCY, IL. (June 17) -
Dustin Neese, David Wietholder, Steve Carlin and Lew Aikman all picked up
feature event wins during Ursa Farmers Coop Night at the Races.
Here's some IMCA MODIFIED ACTION AT
LCS on Friday Night, Kevin Cale went on to win the feature after Brandon
Savage led most of the event.. Dennis Krieger Imagery
June 17
CORNING. IA (June 16) -
It was Cellular 29 Plus/Lyrix Wireless kid’s money grab night for the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series at the Adams County Speedway.
June 17
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 16) –
It was a night where being in the lead didn’t guarantee victory at
Independence Motor Speedway.
June 17
MEMPHIS, MO (June 16) -
RaceMart Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO was hot,
both air temperature and on track action.
June 17
BELLEVILLE, IL (June 15) -
The summer is here as the heat was turned up but the racing was hot at Belle
Clair Speedway Friday night. There was a special money race for the UMP
Modifieds.
Jason Johnson notched his fourth O'Reilly American Sprint
Cars on Tour National win of the season by wiring the field in the opening
leg of the inaugural ASCS Northern Plains Speedweek at Crawford County
Speedway in Denison, IA, on Saturday night.
Photo by: Lonnie Wheatley
June 17
LEBANON, MO (June 17) -
The staff at the Lebanon Midway Speedway are gearing-up for one of the
biggest Late Model events ever in the history of the track on Monday July 2
as it will present the 1st Annual Larry Phillips Shootout Birthday Blow Bash
with the
winner of the MLRA Sanctioned Super Late Model feature receiving $7500 to
win while just starting the feature pockets the driver $750 while competing
in the 75 lap event.
June 17
MACON, IL (June 16) -
Racing Fans and the men and women of Caterpillar® Decatur flocked to Macon
for another great show Saturday night. Racers Cody Wickline and J.J.
Golladay, members of the Caterpillar family, carried the flags during the
national anthem.
June 17
ODESSA, MO (June 16, 2007) –
“The racing just does not get any better than this”, was the comment from
fans and drivers alike.
June 17
LEBANON, Mo. (June 16) -
Randy Mooneyham told everybody that the new red clay surface at his Lebanon
I-44 Speedway was “really fast.”
June 17
DENISON, Iowa (June 16, 2007) –
Louisiana's Jason Johnson kicked off the inaugural ASCS Northern Plains
Speedweek with a commanding wire-to-wire victory in Saturday night's 25-lap
O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National feature at Crawford County
Speedway.
June 17
LEBANON, MO (June 15) -
With over 90 race teams in the pits and an excellent track for all action
was fast and quick Friday Night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with 3 first
time winners taking the checkered flags as the Show-Me Racing Series
LateModels invaded the Speedway.
June 17
KANKAKEE, IL (June 15) –
Dennis Erb Jr. is off to a great start on the 2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing
Summernationals.
Nikon……… At the heart of an image
Photo by Dave Hill
June 16
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (June 15) -
For the ninth race night of the season, over one hundred race teams signed
in to compete in the Arnold Motor Supply Mid-Season event.
June 16
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 15) -
A host of familiar faces visited Coca-Cola Victory Lane at ASA-Sanctioned
Hawkeye Downs Speedway during the annual “100.7 The Fox Free Race.”
June 16
National IMCA Points Standings for 2007
June 16
DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 15) –
John Oliver, Jr. drove by early leader Brett Swyter on lap 2 and led the
rest of the 15-lap distance to earn his second Budweiser IMCA Stock Car
feature win on Pilot Grove Savings Bank night at Lee County Speedway.
June 16
CULBERTSON, NE (June 15) -
While other areas of Southwest Nebraska were hammered by rain, Culbertson
received a minimal amount, which made it a hot spot for racing on June 15.
June 16
KANSAS CITY, KS (June 15) –
The night started out as a possible downer. Showers were popping off all
over the area. The night started to get better. Rain never touched the
speedway and the racing action turned in by all classes was phenomenal.
June 16
BOLIVAR, Mo. (June 15) -
Kelly Shryock went up in smoke with five laps to go, and Johnny Bone Jr.
went to victory lane as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series kicked off
the
three-day, three-track 4th Annual Missouri Nationals at Bolivar Speedway USA
on Friday night.
June 16
ODESSA, MO (June15) –
Racing continues to be some of the most competitive in the metro area on
Friday nights at I-70 Speedway, the Dirt Track. “These guys and Gal
are truly racing hard and putting on a great show”, commented track owner,
Brad McDonald.
June 16
RISING CITY, Neb. (June 15, 2007) –
Mike Boston collected his first career American Sprint Car Series feature
win by emerging victorious in Friday night's wild 25-lap ASCS Midwest Region
feature at the Butler County Motorplex.
June 16
DAVENPORT, IA (June 15) -
It was another full night of racing at the Davenport Speedway Friday night.
The evening started with the final race to be made-up from the rain
shortened May 25th, program.
June 15
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 14) -
After
two nights of racing and a wild finish Thursday night, Lance Deal of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, took the checkers at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa,
Iowa, for the
4th
Annual MUSCO Lighting Great American Stock Car Challenge presented by Mike’s
Tire and Alignment and PBM Performance Products.
June 15
OSKALOOSA, IA. (June 14) -
4th
Annual MUSCO Lighting Great American Stock Car Challenge - Night 2 of 2
Presented by Mike's Tire & Alignment and PBM Performance Products Southern
Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA Thursday, June 15th, 2007
(Both Night's Results are listed here)
June 15
LaMONTE, Mo. (June 14) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series chewed up the soil
at the L A Raceway in LaMonte, Mo., for the first time ever on Thursday,
with a top-to-bottom talent-laden field of 47 heavy hitters from 10
different states on hand.
June 15
MACON (June 14) –
Energy was high on and off the track at Macon Speedway for the Night of
NASCAR Stars on Thursday night, their second of three nights scheduled for
the 2007 season.
June 15
PEVELY, MO (June 13) -
Jerrod Hull continues to lay claim to something no other driver has
accomplished…winning an O’Reilly Midwest All Stars A-Feature.
June 15
Superior, Wis. (June 14, 2007) -
Jimmy Mars made it two wins in as many nights Thursday, racing to a
wire-to-wire victory in the Westurn Roofing and Siding 50, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series-sanctioned event here at Superior
Speedway.
June 14
INDEPENDENCE, IA (June 14) -
Three
Wide Media announced today the launch of a new publication, Dirt Modified
Magazine. Three Wide Media, LLC, based in Independence, Ia, currently
publishes Dirt Late Model Magazine and Flat Out Magazine.
June 14
LEBANON, MO (June 14) -
The Lebanon I-44 Speedway welcomes two of the top touring series in dirt
track racing in the coming days.
Skaggs Greg - Bixby, OK - wins the USMTS
Modified Touring Series event sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts at I-70
Speedway.
Photo by LTM Photos
June 14
ODESSA, MO (June13, 2007) -
The
“Cars and Stars” of the USMTS Modified Touring Series sponsored by O’Reilly
Auto Parts Made their first appearance at the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
June 14
ALTA, Iowa (June 13) –
Terry Neal came home with runner-up money following the first two Deery
Brothers Summer Series events held at Buena Vista Raceway. He took top
dollars the third time around.
June 13
OSKALOOSA, IA (June 13) -
Results from the 4th Annual MUSCO Lighting Great American Stock Car
Challenge - Night 1 of 2 Presented by Mike’s Tire & Alignment and PBM
Performance Products
June 13
QUINCY, IL (June 12) -
Denny Woodworth put on the show as the racing lawyer made a clean sweep of
all the racing events he participated in.
June 13
ALLISON, Iowa (June 12) -
Mike Hejna claimed his first O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series win of the season Tuesday with a dominating wire-to-wire
victory at the Highway 3
Raceway in Allison, Iowa. The win was worth $2,000 and was his first since
September 4, 2006.
June 12
MACON, IL (June 12) -
US Army will be celebrating their 232nd birthday all over the nation this
Thursday, June 14. Locally, US Army will be celebrating at Macon Speedway
with more than a dozen NASCAR Stars and SPEED TV.
June 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 12) -
The Performance Concepts Late Models return to ASA- Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs
Speedway this Friday night along with Miller Time Modifieds, Budweiser
Sportsmen,
Barron Motor Supply IMCA Stock Cars, Barron Motor Supply IMCA Hobby Stocks,
Sunline Hornets and IMCA Sportmods.
June 12
EAST MOLINE, IL (June 10) -
After all that rain the fans at Quad City Raceway were ready for great
racing action and that’s what they got Sunday night.
June 12
VINTON, Iowa (June 10) -
Troy Cordes struggled early in the season, but made a strong showing Sunday
night at BCS in taking the hard fought win in the IMCA modified division.
June 12
USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
National Points - Top 10 as of June 11, 2007
USRA Modified - Bloomfield
Speedway Feature winner
Tony Fraise - June 8th Photo by Rick Hindsley
Click Here for Results and Photos
June 11
ALLISON, Iowa (June 11) -
A
double dose of speed awaits racing fans this Tuesday, June 12, as the
Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, hosts the 2nd Annual Allison Clash
featuring the USRA Late
Models and O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds as they share the spotlight at the
half-mile semi-banked oval.
June 11
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 11) –
Knoxville Raceway might be known as the ‘Sprint Car Capital of the World,’
but dirt Late Models are growing larger and larger on the half-mile track’s
radar screen.
June 11
MACON, IL (June 11) -
Casey Mears, driver of the No. 25 National Guard/GMAC Chevrolet for Hendrick
Motorsports, is celebrating several firsts in the 2007 season.
June 11
ODESSA, MO (June 11, 2007) -
The I-70 Speedway Sprint Cars have been added to the show for this coming
Saturday night, June 16th.
June 11
MEMPHIS, MO (June 9) -
Scotland County Speedway - Memphis, MO June 10 results
June 11
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (June 9)
Race fans flocked to 34 Raceway last Saturday, June 9 to see double the
features at the 3/8 mile track.
June 11
MOBERLY, MO (June 9) -
The racing action at Moberly's 24 Raceway on Saturday, June 9 began after a
beautiful performance from the sweet voice of 9-year-old Rylee Kendrick
(Macon) singing the National Anthem (and she'll be back soon).
June 11
QUINCY, ILL (June 10) -
Keith Pratt, Ryan Meyer, Bobby Anders and Levi Long took the regularly
scheduled feature event wins while Michael Long and Sara Woodhurst captured
the rained out main events from June 3rd at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, June
10th.
June 11
WAKEENEY, KS (June 10) -
It was a night of firsts at Wakeeney (KS) Speedway Sunday evening, June 10,
as first time winners appeared in victory lane in all four divisions.
June 11
LEBANON, MO (June 9) -
After two straight weekends of rain-outs, race fans at the Lebanon I-44
Speedway witnessed an exciting night of racing, featuring two back-to-back
winners.
June 11
LEXINGTON, NE (June 10) -
The Blood, Sweat, and Tears IMCA Modified Series made it’s second stop of
the long weekend tour at Dawson County Raceway on June 10.
Knoxville Raceway June 9, 2007
169- Bronson Maeschen (96) gets upside down with Clint Garner (blue) and
collects Dennis Moore Jr. (17g)
June 10
RADCLIFFE, IA (June 9) -
Night #8 at The Hamilton County Speedway was in full throttle this Saturday
with the theme being Hawaiian night. Three new drivers would visit the
Hamilton County Speedway victory lane giving the fans a reason to stand and
cheer.
June 10
CORNING, IA. (June 9) -
After two unsuccessful weeks of trying to complete the Nebraska-Iowa
Challenger Series presented by Dodge, the night is finally complete.
June 10
LaMONTE, MO (June 09) -
Next week, on Thursday, June 14, the USMTS Modified Touring Series will make
its inaugural appearance at L A Raceway at LaMonte.
June 10
GRAIN VALLEY, MO (June 9) -
Belton, MO's Alan Vaughn raced to the front of the field and never looked
back as he picked up the O'Reilly MLRA win on Saturday night at Valley
Speedway in Grain Valley, MO.
June 10
ODESSA, MO (June 9, 2007)
“Two for One Saturday” provided fans with an even greater value as the ASALM
Northern Tour Presented by K C Power Equipment, was the features event on
the Asphalt and the Midwest Outlaw Lighting Sprints had top billing on the
Dirt Track.
June 10
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 9) –
For much of the race it was anyone’s to win. In
the end, Tyler Bruening drove to his first I.M.C.A. late model victory of the
season at Independence Motor Speedway.
June 10
MACON, Ill. (June 9) -
Miller Lite sponsored the Lite Beer Twin 50’s at Macon Speedway Saturday
Night, on a day with near perfect racing weather.
June 10
NORTON, KS (June 9) -Nate
Schaben of Selden and Kensington’s Cory Struckhoff both scored their third
feature win of the season in their respective divisions in racing action
Saturday night, June 9, at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS.
June 10
NORTH PLATTE, NE (June 9) -
An incredible amount of cars showed up at Lincoln County Raceway as the
Blood, Sweat, and Tears IMCA Modifieds came to North Platte to do battle
with the locals on June 9, but there were more cars in all four classes.
June 10
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (June 8) -
The USRA Casey' General Stores Weekly Racing Series was in action Friday at
the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway, along with the traveling Mid-America
305
Winged Sprint Cars in action at the fast 3/8-mile speedway for Fast Track
Friday Night action with four new faces and two repeat winners.
June 9
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 8) -
Chad Willett of Alburnett became the latest visitor to Coca-Cola Victory
Lane from the Miller Time Modified Division Friday night picking up his
second win of the 2007 campaign.
June 9
McCOOK, NEBRASKA (June 8) -
The track crew at McCook Speedway worked on the holes that were plaguing the
track in previous races for the June 8 show.
June 9
QUINCY, IL (June 9) -
Track Enterprises, Inc. and US Army proudly present a Night of NASCAR Stars
at the Quincy Raceway in Quincy, Illinois on Tuesday, June 12.
June 9
LEBANON, Mo. (June 8) -
After 2 weeks of rainouts, Mother Nature decided to be a no show as racing
action got underway Friday night at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with 100
cars checking into a smooth and racy surface.
June 9
DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 8, 2007) –
After a string of bad luck to start the 2007 season, Tyler Cale held off his
Dad, Kevin, to earn his first A-Feature on Farmers& Merchants Mutual
Telephone Company nigh it.
June 9
EAGLE, NE (June 8) -
Justin Fegers roared off the banking out of turn four on the final circuit
Friday night to steal an exciting last-lap victory over Brian Harris in the
Jack Daniels 50, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned event here at Eagle
Raceway.
June 9
KANSAS CITY, KS (June 8) -
A beautiful night greeted the fans and racers at Lakeside Speedway on Friday
night and the racers took advantage of great weather. Friday night was
another awesome night of racing at Lakeside Speedway.
June 9
FARMER CITY. IL (June 8) -
Thirty late models rolled through the gates Friday night, with Steve
Sheppard Jr turning in fast time at 12.372 seconds, again very close to the
track record.
June 9
DAVENPORT, IA (June 8) -
With a full Friday night program and two make-up features from May 25th, it
was a busy night at the Davenport Speedway.
June 9
MARSHALLTOWN, Ia (June 8) -
After taking a one week break for inclement weather, race fans would come
back to start the month of June to a beautiful night and for a good cause.
June 9
ODESSA, MO (June 8, 2007) -
Exciting
door to door racing continues to greet race fans on “Five Dollar Fridays” at
the dirt track at I-70 Speedway.
June 9
RED CLOUD, NE (June 8) -
Troy Johnson finally got the monkey off his back Friday night, June 8, at
the Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE.
Southern Iowa Speedway O'Reilly Auto Parts USMTS touring
series 30 lap main event went to Jason Krohn of Slayton, Mn. (June 6)
Photo by Dave Hill
June 8
DUBUQUE, Iowa (June 7) -
On
Thursday night, the USRA Late Models invaded the Dubuque Speedway in
Dubuque, Iowa, for the fifth contest of the inaugural season for the
high-powered machines. It
was
the second event in 48 hours that the USRA Late Models shared the limelight
with the popular O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds, and for the second time this week
it was a local ace taking home the $2,000 top prize.
June 8
DUBUQUE, Iowa (June7) -
Ron
Barker, a 47-year-old Modified ace from Dubuque, Iowa, fended off the best
in the business at his home track Thursday night as he captured the 40-lap
main event for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
at the Dubuque Speedway.
The Wild Child, Jac Haudenchild goes for a nasty ride at
the Tues NIght WoO event at Kokomo Speedway in Indiana, Jac was ok but
destroyed the car. He brought out a back up car and finished out the night
running the 40 Lap A Main event.
Dennis Krieger Imagery
June 7
OSKALOOSA, IA (June 6) -
Racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was second to nunn with all four
classes going green to checkered except for the USRA hobby stock feature
with only one caution all night.
June 7
QUINCY, IL (June 6) -
Matt Sutton of Macomb took home the $1000 winners share of the purse in the
Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders main event at Quincy Raceways on Wednesday,
June 6.
June 7
DAVENPORT, IA (June 6) -
Brian Birkhofer survived a half dozen caution flags Wednesday night to win
the H & H Car Care 40, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series
sanctioned event here at Davenport Speedway.
June 6
ODESSA, Mo. (June, 6) –
After a three month delay, the O’Reilly USMTS Series will make its début,
Wednesday night June 13th, on the dirt track at I-70 Speedway. Along with
the “cars and stars” of the
nation’s largest modified touring series, a stock car “Shoot Out” will share
the schedule.
June 6
WHEATLAND, MO (June 6, 2007) -
One of the biggest special events of the season at The Lucas Oil Speedway is
set for this Friday and Saturday, June 8th and 9th, as the Lucas Oil Pro
Pulling League
"Champions Tour" invades the "Diamond of the Dirt Tracks" for the
Superchip's Nationals presented by General Tire.
June 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 6, 2007) -
The Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization (KRCO) benefit softball game,
featuring the World of Outlaws (WoO) drivers versus WoO officials, will take
place this year on Tuesday, August 7, at Youngs Park next to the Knoxville
Raceway.
June 6
CORNING, IA. (June 5) -
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series NASCAR vs. USMTS
Showdown Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa Tuesday, June 5, 2007
June 5
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 4) -
It
may have been just another typical Monday in June for most people, but for
nearly 4,000 people in Des Moines, Iowa, it was more like Christmas morning.
June 5
CORNING, Iowa (June 4) -
When the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invades
the Adams County Speedway next Tuesday, June 5, drivers will have some added
incentive to find
victory lane and fans will have a chance to see one of the rising stars in
stock car racing take on the biggest names in modified racing.
June 5
DES MOINES, IA (June 4) –
Michael Annett, the twenty year-old driver from West Des Moines, IA,
thrilled the hometown crowd for Iowa Speedway’s “Prairie Meadows 250” ARCA
RE/MAX Series’ event.
June 4
QUINCY, IL (June 4) -
The
360 Sprint Cars of the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders are coming to the
quarter mile bullring at Quincy Raceways on Wednesday, June 6.
June 4
MACON, IL (June 4) -
NASCAR star Bobby Labonte and NASCAR owner Ray Evernam will pilot UMP
Modifieds at Macon Speedway on June 14.
June 4
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 4) -
As
the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series blaze a trail throughout America’s heartland this summer, fans and
drivers alike can expect some added heat on the track.
June 4
MACOMB, Ill. (June 2, 2007) -
After a pair of rainouts the week before, Mother Nature again waived her
magic wand to knock out of a pair of features at Macomb Raceway Saturday
night.
June 4
VINTON, Iowa (June 3) -
With threatening weather in all directions, the officials and racers at
Benton County Speedway worked frantically to get the show in. By the end of
the evening seven drivers found themselves in victory lane by beating their
peers and Mother Nature.
June 4
MOBERLY, MO (June 2) -
The National Flat Track Racing Association came to Moberly's 24 Raceway on
Friday evening June 1.
June 4
BURLINGTON, IA (June 2)
One hundred eighteen cars, fourteen heat races and two B- Mains all
completed in one hour and 40 minutes, then mother nature let loose.
June 4
QUINCY, IL (June 3) -
Sam
Halstead and Levi Long took feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday,
June 3, 2007 before rain stopped the action during Page Auto Center Night at
the Races.
June 4
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (June 3, 2007) -
Series events at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, and Eagle Raceway
near Eagle, Neb., are next on the schedule for the cars and stars of the
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series.
June 4
RADCLIFFE, IA (June 2) -
Hagie
Manufacturing Kids night provided a lot of excitement this past Saturday
night at The Hamilton County Speedway. Youngsters from far and wide ventured
to the Historic venue to watch an exciting night of racing.
June 3
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 3, 2007) -
Drivers Shane Carson of Yukon, Oklahoma, Jerry “Scratch” Daniels of
Stillwater, Minnesota, Kenny Jacobs of Holmesville, Ohio, and Hal Minyard of
Speedway, Indiana, engine builder Earl Gaerte of Rochester, Indiana,
photographer Ken Coles and sanctioning official Emmett Hahn of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, took center stage Saturday afternoon, as they were officially
inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville.
June 3
NORTH PLATTE (June 2) -
Because of the cloudy week, everyone forgot there was nearly a full moon for
June 2 at Lincoln County Raceway, but the drivers reminded the crowd with
some crazy happenings.
June 3
CORNING, IA. (June 2) -
The Nebraska-Iowa Challenger Series presented by Dodge for June 2nd was
cancelled.
June 3
Eldon,
Mo (June 2) -
Result from Lake Of Ozark Speedway
June 3
HAYS, KS (June 2) -
Racing action returned to RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, Saturday evening, June
2, with the regular four divisions in action.
June 3
DODGE CITY, KS. (June 2) -
Dodge City Raceway Park was the site for the Second Installment of the “Duel
in Dodge” and race fans were not disappointed as 30 305 Sprint Cars pulled
through the gate to do
battle with the ‘Kansas Tornado” Jon Johnson picking up his second URSS
victory of the season.
June 1
MEMPHIS Mo. (June 1) -
With
three races in the books for the USRA Late Models, a busy month of June
awaits for the high-powered, full-fendered machines with four events slated
over 11 days.
June 1
CORNING, Iowa (June 1) -
When
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invades the
Adams County Speedway next Tuesday, June 5, drivers will have some added
incentive to find
victory lane and fans will have a chance to see one of the rising stars in
stock car racing take on the biggest names in modified racing.
June 1
MACON, IL (June 1) -
June 14 is the birthday of the US Army and the night to be at Macon Speedway
for a special birthday celebration while a dozen NASCAR drivers take to the
track for a special SPEED TV program.
June 1
ALLISON, Iowa (May 31) –
The third time proved a charm Thursday night for Terry Neal. Neal led all 40
laps of the twice postponed Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Highway 3
Raceway in
Allison, starting on the pole and holding off Darrel DeFrance despite an ill
handling ride as the circuits counted down.
May 30
MACON, IL (May 30) -
Macon Speedway is pleased to welcome the BARBECK Communications team this
Saturday night to take in a big night of Modified racing. BARBECK
Communications Modifieds will be racing for a $1500
May 30
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 30) -
A
downpour around 6:00 Wednesday night forced officials from RL Promotions to
pull the plug on Wednesday night’s events at the Southern Iowa Speedway in
Oskaloosa, Iowa.
May 30
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 30) -
When
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series invades the
Iowa State Fair Speedway for the first time ever next Monday, June 4,
drivers will
have
some added incentive to find victory lane and fans will have a chance to see
three of the biggest names in stock car racing take on the biggest names in
modified racing.
May 29
MACON, IL (May 28) -
Sponsored by Jack Daniels, Macon Speedway hosted its first Night of NASCAR
Stars on Memorial Day to a packed house of fans.
NASCAR favorites Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader, and Kenny
Wallace made an early appearance to meet fans for an autograph session.
May 29
LEBANON, MO (May 29) -
The Stars of the O'Reilly Auto Parts MLRA Super Late Models are gearing up
for there first visit of 20007 to the Lebanon Midway Speedway on Friday
Night June 1.
May 28 IMCA Deery
Brothers Late Model Winner Jeremy Grady
Photo by: Ryan Northcote
May 29
VINTON, Iowa (May 28) -
An extra night of points racing in all six divisions highlighted a second
straight day of racing at Benton County Speedway.
May 29
BOONE, Iowa (May 28) –
The first two-time winner in the 2007 Deery Brothers Summer Series left
Boone Speedway as the new tour point leader as well.
May 29
DUBUQUE, IA (May 28) -
After a sub-par qualifying performance on Sunday, Brian Birkhofer stormed
out of the consolation race Monday night to score an impressive win in the
annual “Rumble By The River
100,” a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned event
here at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway.
May 28
BURLINGTON, IA (May 28) -
Rains once again forced the cancellation of races at 34 Raceway last
Saturday, May 26. Five races have been completed for the 2007 season with
fans continuing to see large numbers in four of the five classes races.
May 28
GREENWOOD, NE (May 27) –
Purkey, 45, of Coffeyville, Kan., registered his first MARS-sanctioned
victory since 2003 on Sunday night, scoring a dramatic win in the 50-lap
‘Alphabet Soup Race’ at I-80 Speedway.
May 28
OBERLIN, KS (May 29) -
Dodge City’s Brian Herbert claimed his first United Rebel Sprint Series main
event Sunday afternoon at the Jetmore Motorplex as they opened their 2007
racing season at the 3/8 mi. high-bank oval in Jetmore Ks.
May 28
LEBANON, MO (May 28) -
A late afternoon shower washed out this past Saturday's races at the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway, but now fans can look forward to this Saturday with the Late
Models of the Mid-America Racing Series.
May 28
MONETT, MO (May 27) -
Sunday May 27 the Race Brothers Show-Me late models were at the Monett
Speedway.
Heres "Quick" Nick Eastin winning his very
first 360 A-Main Sunday Night (May 27) @ CJ Raceway. Fielding his own team
this year, Eastin out-gunned the field and took home the long awaited
win....ON HIS OWN...
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 07
May 28
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (May 27) -
Nick Eastin became the third consecutive first-time winner in Ideal Ready
Mix Sprint Invaders competition at the CJ Raceway in Columbus Junction,
Iowa.
May 28
QUINCY, IL (May 27) -
Mark Burgtorf, Michael Long, Rich Wagy Jr. and Joe Gollaher all took feature
event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday May 27 during Bank of Quincy Night
at the Races.
May 28
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 27) -
Quad City Raceway Results 5-27-07
May 28
VINTON, Iowa (May 27) -
A season-high 105 cars were on-hand for the first of two straight nights of
points racing at Benton County Speedway. Brian Irvine truly made the holiday
weekend memorable
as he drove to victory in one of the most exciting feature events in the
speedway's history.
May 28
DUBUQUE, Iowa (May 27) -
A total of 18 drivers locked in starting positions Sunday night for the
annual "Rumble By The River 100," a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late
Model Series-sanctioned event set for tonight, Memorial Day, here at Dubuque
Speedway.
May 28
WaKEENEY, Kan. (May 27, 2007) –
Garry Lee Maier put the finishing touches on a perfect weekend by charging
to victory lane in Sunday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Rocky
Mountain Region feature at WaKeeney Speedway.
May 28
MOBERLY, Mo (May 26) -
Brown wins another at Moberly Vance Wilson dominates in A-Mods
May 28
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (May 25) -
Chris Simpson of Marion captured the USRA Late Model feature Friday at the
Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.
Photos from May 25 - Bloomfield Speedway
May 27
ODESSA, MO (May 27) -
Heavy rains on Saturday night and early Sunday Morning and the forecast of
even heavier rain late Sunday afternoon and into the evening, have forced
SMRS Midget officials,
Midwest Outlaw Lighting Sprint officials and the officials at i-70 Speedway
to cancel the Sunday night event.
May 27
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 27, 2007) -
The final international qualifier for this year’s $10,000-to-win Knoxville
World Challenge will take place this Saturday night, June 2, at Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada’s Castrol Raceway.
May 27
CRESCO, IA (May 25) -
Brad
Bakken of Garner captured his second straight USRA Modified feature win
Friday at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, during racing action in the
USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series.
May 27
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 26) -
Several inches of rain were predicted to fall Thursday and on through the
weekend, but Friday in Marion County, Iowa was far from rainy. Yet another
solid crowd was on hand
to witness a thrilling night of racing, as 43 competitors signed-in at the
back gate.
Here's Levi Jones winning the USAC 100 Lap event at
Anderson Speedway in the TSRE BASS PRO SHOPS Sprint Car.
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 07
May 27
NORTON, KS (May 26) -
Colby’s John Fabrizius won a thrilling feature race, while Kensington’s Cory
Struckhoff kept his winning streak intact in racing action at Elmwood Park
Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, May 26.
May 27
NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 26) -
The National Championship Racing Association and American Sprint Car
Series-Rocky Mountain 360 Sprint Cars met at Lincoln County Raceway on May
26 to do battle on the 3/8-mile race track.
Here's Josh Higday winning the 25 Lap A-Main @ Lee County Speedway Friday
night with a nice field of 360 Sprints checking in for the Lee County Bank
and Trust night, while Larry Pinegar ran second... Dennis Krieger Imagery c.
2007
May 26
INDEPENDENCE, IA (May 26) -
Welcome to Independence Motor Speedway’s monthly newsletter. On or near the
first of every month during the racing season, you will receive a complete
recap of the previous month’s action on the 3/8-mile oval.
May 26
HAYS, KS (May 25) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series made it first trip to the Rolling Plains
Motor Speedway for the 2007 Season, with 26 Teams pulling through the gates
for some fast and furious racing action.
May 26
DONNELLSON, Iowa (May 25) –
Josh Higday became the second first-time winner in as many Ideal Ready Mix
Sprint Invader A-Mains in 2007 as he earned the$1,000 top prize at the Lee
County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa.
May 26
RED CLOUD, NE (May 25) -With
only two caution flags all night long, the racing action went quickly at The
Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening, May 25.
May 26
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (May 25) -
It was a beautiful night, and a great way to start the long Memorial Day
weekend this past Friday, as a capacity crowd witnessed one the finest
nights of racing during the early part of the season.
May 26
BUCKNER, MO (May 25) -
The Memorial Day weekend has held a long tradition for action on the track
in the Midwest and 2007 is no different for the O'Reilly MLRA as they make a
northern swing into Nebraska for two big shows.
May 26
KANSAS CITY, KS (May25) -
Things seem to be back in line at Lakeside Speedway. For the first time in a
long while, Mother Nature has spared Lakeside for 2 consecutive weeks.
May 26
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 25) -
Rodney Grother is no stranger to Coca-Cola Victory Lane at Hawkeye Downs
Speedway and Friday night he found himself there again after just edging Tim
Dains for the win in the 20-lap Barron Motor Supply IMCA Hobby Stock
Feature.
May 26
CULBERTSON, NE (May 25) -
While there weren’t as many first time winners May 25 at Culbertson Speedway
as there were May 4, there were some different names not only in victory
lane, but also in the field of nearly every class.
May 26
DAVENPORT, IA (May 25) -
Intermittent rain finally won out Friday night at the Davenport Speedway.
Twice, brief showers interrupted the racing action and the track was
re-packed.
May 26
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (May 25, 2007) –
Garry Lee Maier added yet another American Sprint Car Series feature win to
his resume by posting by an impressive victory in Friday night's 25-lap ASCS
Midwest Region main event at Junction Motor Speedway.
May 24
AMES, Iowa (May 23) –
Larson Racing Specialists has renewed a contingency awards program that
rewards IMCA drivers in five divisions.
May 24
VINTON, Iowa (May 23) – Five divisions familiar to fans at Benton County
Speedway are on the card for a Monday, May 28 Memorial Day special. IMCA
sanctioned Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Stock Cars, Hobby
Stocks and Sport Com pacts will run for all applicable points. Pit gates at
Vinton open at 4 p.m., hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m.
Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. More information is
available from promoter Mick Trier at 515 201-5526.
May 24
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 23) -
Racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was held but mother-nature tried
three times to spoil the action but couldn't get the job done.
May 23
WHEATLAND, MO (May 23) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway resumes weekly racing series action this Saturday,
May 26th after graciously stepping aside the last two weeks for special
events at the ultra modern multi-purpose facility located in Wheatland,
Missouri.
May 23
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 20) -
It was another beautiful night in the Quad Cities and a great night for
racing. Points night #4 got started off with the first autograph session of
the season.
May 23
ODESSA, MO (May 23, 2007) -
With the Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, things are taking shape for
a great weekend of Midget Racing at I-70s' new dirt track in Odessa Mo.
May 23
TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2007) –
The clock is ticking away on ticket renewals for the 22nd Annual O'Reilly
Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, with the deadline to retain last year's tickets
little more than a week away.
May 23
LEBANON, Mo. (May 23) -
The Stars of the O'Reilly Auto Parts MLRA Super Late Models are gearing up
for there first visit of 20007 to the Lebanon Midway Speedway on Friday
Night June 1.
May 23
WEST UNION, Iowa (May 22) –
For the fifth consecutive season, the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open
Series made a visit to Fayette County Raceway.
May 22
MACON, IL (May 22) -
Kids will be the stars on Saturday night, May 26 when Macon hosts Kids Night
featuring Quacky the Clown and Box Car Races.
May 22
MILLSTADT, IL (May 22) -
The O’Reilly POWRi National Midgets are back in action for a “Double Points”
Memorial Day Race Weekend on the fast semi-banked, 3/8-mile Junction Motor
Speedway dirt oval in McCool Junction, NE.
May 22
MACON, IL (May 22) -
Kevin Harvick, winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 19 and Kenny
Wallace, voted Fan Favorite for the All-Star Race, will be racing at Macon
Speedway on Monday, May 28. Joining them will be NASCAR Stars Ken Schrader
and Clint Bowyer.
May 22
PARK CITY, Kan. (May 22) –
In addition to picnics and barbeque, Memorial Day weekend at Junction Motor
Speedway means action with the O’Reilly NCRA Sprint Car Series, presented by
ICM/Ethanol, as they make their first-ever appearance May 25 on the McCool
Junction oval.
May 22
McCOOL JUNCTION, NE (May 21) –
Prepping to take on the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National
series in just over three weeks, the stars of the American Sprint Car Series
Midwest
Region will hone their skills with an outing at Junction Motor Speedway in
McCool Junction, NE, this Friday night May 25th.
May 22
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (May 21) -
Three big nights of Memorial Day weekend racing action are on tap this
weekend for the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late
Model Series.
May 22
VINTON, IA (May 20) -
JD Auringer, of Evansdale, continues to dominate the top position in the
IMCA Modified division at the Benton County Speedway. Auringer picked up his
third win out of four appearances at the speedway to lengthen his early lead
in the point standings.
May 21
ODESSA, MO (May 21) -
Toyota Trucks will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Saturday and Sunday
events this weekend at I-70 Speedway.
May 21
OBERLIN, KS (May 21) -
The stage was set for a old west shoot out between the United Rebel Sprint
Series and the Dodge City Harley Davidson Series at Dodge City Raceway Park
Saturday night, and the fans didn’t walk away disappointed with the nights
racing action.
May 21
QUINCY, IL (May 20) -
Keith Pratt, Henry DeLonjay, Steve Carlin and Jordon DeLonjay Rice all took
feature event wins during the Budweiser/Rinella Distributing/Insight Media
Night at the Races on Sunday, May 20.
May 21
MOBERLY, MO. (May 19) -
Next week Saturday May 26, brings back the Winged Outlaw Warriors in their
360 cubic inch Sprints, for the 8th annual Gary Scott Memorial race, being
sponsored again this year by Isle of Capri Casino, Boonville, Missouri.
May 21
LEXINGTON, NE (May 20) -
The racing was literally “lights out” May 20 at Dawson County Raceway in
Lexington, as the lights and power in the grandstand went out twice.
May 21
LEBANON, MO. (May 20) -
Brandon McCormick captured his first victory of the season at the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway Saturday night in a hard fought battle with Larry Jones and
2006 Track Champion Brad Looney. McCormick was thrilled to capture his first
win of the year.
May 20
ELDON, IA. (May 19) -
Eldon Raceway Results for May 19th
May 20
BURLINGTON, IA (May 19) -
Results and photos of the Winners at 34 Raceway, Burlington, from Saturday,
May 19.
May 20
CORNING, IA. (May 19) -
A beautiful night of weather greeted a great night of racing for the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series at the Adams County Speedway Saturday night.
May 20
Eldon, Mo. (May 19) -
Jerrod Hull, Sikeston picks up feature win in the HyVee 360 Sprint Cars at
Lake Ozark Speedway.
May 20
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 19) –
Adam Johnson realized that one win was nice, but two was even better as he
powered to his second career I.M.C.A. modified victory in a span of three
weeks at Independence Motor Speedway.
May 20
PARK CITY, Kan. (May 19, 2007) –
Fifty-three drivers were on hand as the O’Reilly NCRA Modified Series,
presented by ICM/Ethanol, finally opened their 10th season. After two
rainouts at 81 Speedway, it
was
former series champion John Allen showing the way around the 3/8ths-mile
oval flag-to-flag for the win.
May 20
ODESSA, MO (May 19) -
Another great night of dirt track action was enjoyed by dirt and asphalt
fans as “Two for One Saturday” featured the I-70 Sprint Cars on the dirt,
along with the Late Models, Super Trucks, Enduros and Super Stocks on the
asphalt.
May 20
NORTON, KS (May 19) -
Selden’s Nate Schaben won his second IMCA Modified feature in a row at
Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, May 19.
May 19
INDEPENDENCE, IA (May 19) -
The Indee Open Series hits the road for the first time in 2007 with a
Tuesday, May 22, date at Fayette County Raceway in West Union. It is the
first of three scheduled series dates this season for the 3/8-mile oval.
May 19
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 18) -
Cedar Rapids Barron Motor Supply IMCA Hobby Stock driver Deb Mefford picked
up her first career win at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night on a
perfect night for racing.
May 19
KNOXVILLE,
IA (May 18) -
Another "picture perfect" evening was on tap Friday night at the English
Creek Speedway, and although the temps dropped with the sun there was still
plenty of heat on the track.
With 43 karts checking in and another good crowd on hand, it had all the
makings of a great night of racing.
May 19
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (May 18) -
Racing action was held at the Mountain-Dew Bloomfield Speedway sponsored by
Community First Bank with the Casey's General Stores USRA Weekly Racing
Series in action.
May 19
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (May 18) -
The annual Midwest Liquids Scout Night roared to life Friday night with over
one hundred race teams competing for the honor to visit the Aarons Victory
Lane for week number six.
May 19
ODESSA, MO (May 18) -
With Round Four of “Five Dollar Friday” in the books, four new winners have
found Victory Lane on the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
May 19
FARMER CITY IL (May 18) -
Friday night, Farmer City Raceway had a regular show. With 22 late models on
hand, the Young Gun Donnie Walden turned in fast time at 12.706 seconds with
Jason Feger second fast at 12.759 seconds.
May 19
DAVENPORT, IA (May 18, 2007) -
On a
night when survival instinct was as important as speed, the Davenport
Speedway saw two first-time winners for the 2007 season.
May 19
KANSAS CITY, KS. (May 19) -
After more than a month, Lakeside Speedway roared to life with racing on
Friday night. Mother Nature has put a hurting on the track over the past few
weeks, but Friday night she gave the everyone exactly what they wanted.
May 19
McCOOK, NE (May 18) -
Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over until it’s over,” and that held true on May
18 at McCook Speedway.
May 19
RED CLOUD, NE (May 18) -
Three of the six feature winners at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday
evening, May 18, hailed from the neighboring state and found their way to
victory lane.
Photos (May 16, 2007)
from Southern Iowa Speedway
USRA Late Models and a few of the other classes.
May 17
WHEATLAND, MO. (May 17) -
The Horsepower will be of a different kind but the amount will be tremendous
as the Barnes PRCA Pro Rodeo makes its debut at the Lucas Oil Speedway this
upcoming weekend May 18-19, 2007 in Wheatland, Missouri.
May 17
OSKALOOSA, IA (May 16) -
Racing at
the Southern Iowa Speedway featured five exciting classes with the Casey's
General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series in action along with the USRA Late
Models added to the racing card for the $3000 to win 30 lap main event.
May 17
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 16) -
With rain looming in the area all 24 IMCA Deery Brothers Late Models
returned to Quad City Raceway Wednesday night to make up their feature event
from April 22nd.
May 17
DES MOINES, IA (May 16, 2007) –
Hawkeye native Michael Annett has carried the support of his TMC
Transportation employees and guests to other stops on the 2007 ASA Late
Model Series’ Challenge Division tour but this weekend’s event at Iowa
Speedway is of special importance.
May 17
PARK CITY, Kan. (May 17, 2007) –
Two Nebraska late model drivers have announced their intentions to run with
the O’Reilly NCRA Late Model Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol, in 2007.
May 17
DODGE CITY KS (May 17) -
Saturday, May 19th, marks the first installment of the “Duel In Dodge”
between the URSS Traveling Series and The Dodge City Harley-Davidson Sprint
Car Series.
Lonnie Bailey wins the 30 lap A Main @ Quincy Raceway
Sunday Night. Photo by: Dennis Krieger Imagery
May 14
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 14) –
Nearly 300 IMCA drivers winning local track titles this season receive
shares of $14,750 in contingency awards from Axle Exchange.
May 14
BRITT, Iowa (May 14) –
IMCA
Sunoco Stock Cars get top billing at the pre-Memorial Day special May 24 at
Hancock County Speedway, running for a $1,000 top prize.
May 14
GILMAN CITY, MO (May 14) -
Short Track World, LLC prepares to broadcast its first, live dirt track race
from Echo Valley Speedway in West Union, IA on May 26 and then from Dubuque
on May, 28.
May 14
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 13) -
Another 70 cars were in attendance this Sunday for a great night of racing
on Mother’s Day. All the mothers received a carnation when they entered the
grandstands last
night too. Everyone was ready for some side by side racing action and that’s
what they got Sunday night.
May 14
SILOAM SPRINGS, AK (May 12) -
The
Show-Me Racin Series was at West Siloam Speedway in Siloam Springs,
Arkansas.
May 14
McCOOL, NE (May 12) -
On May 12, a gorgeous evening came to a close with the roar of engines and
lights turning on at Junction Motor Speedway outside of McCool Junction on
Highway 81.
May 14
MOBERLY, MO (May 12) -
It was a great night of racing at Moberly's 24 Raceway on Saturday, May12!
Kelly Smith in B-Mods and Rob Chase in Hornets captured checkered flags for
the 3rd time.
May 14
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 14) -
Hungry for some high-speed racing? If you answered yes, then a feast of
"fast food" awaits you this Wednesday, May 16, as the USRA Late Models make
their first of three stops this season at the Southern Iowa Speedway in
Oskaloosa, Iowa.
May 14
QUINCY, IL (May 13) -
Lonnie Bailey, Henry DeLonjay, Steve Carlin and Steven DeLonjay all took
feature event wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, May 13 during Gem City
Ford/Mothers Night at the Races.
May 14
VINTON, Iowa (May 13) -
Seven drivers had an extra reason to celebrate this Mother's Day by making
trips to the winner's circle at Benton County Speedway. A pit area full of
90 cars offered fans exciting wheel-to-wheel action in the six racing
divisions.
May 14
WAKEENEY, KS (May 13) -
Racing action returned to Wakeeney (KS) Speedway Sunday evening, May 13,
with the regular four divisions in action.
May 13
CORNING, IA (May 12) -
Last week’s rainout put 8 features on the schedule for this week’s NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series action at the Adams County Speedway.
May 13
LEBANON, MO (May12) -
Race fans at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway saw Chris Smyser fight hard to hold
off the hard charging Larry Jones in the closing laps of the Late Model
feature, while it was another
four-way battle for the lead in the 12-lap Bomber feature on a beautiful
Saturday night in the Ozarks.
May 13
MEMPHIS, MO (May 12) -
After a week off due to rain, Gas and More Night at the Pepsi Scotland
County Speedway turned out to be a beautiful night for racing.
May 13
ELDON, MO. (May 12) -
Sometimes getting the first win of a racing season can be the toughest one
for a driver and team. Often, once they have the first win under their belt,
several more follow. Craig Dollansky hopes this is the case, for him and his
team.
May 13
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 12) –
Almost two years to the day since they last shared visits to victory lane on
the same night, the father and son team of Jerry and Chris Luloff did it
again at
Independence Motor Speedway. It was the third time since 2004 they have
scored wins on the same night.
May 13
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (May 12) -
Photos of the Winners and Results from 34 Raceway
May 13
DONNELLSON, Iowa (May 11, 2007) –
Boone McLaughlin continued a great week of racing and drove away from the
21-car IMCA Late Model field in the first of five scheduled events at the
Lee County Speedway.
May 13
BUCKNER, MO (May 12, 2007) -
Brian Birkhofer rolled into Lucas Oil Speedway with one thing on his mind
and that was to capture the top spot of the first annual SuperChips Diamond
Nationals and the $25,000 payday that went along with it.
May 13
NORTH PLATTE, NE (May 12) -
May 12 was opening night at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte. The pits
were full of cars, and the grandstands were full of people ready for the
Saturday night thunder made by the cars on the track.
May 13
MACON, IL (May 12) -
Macon Speedway’s Racing on Saturday night was once again exciting and played
to a full house of fans. 110 cars were able to take advantage of Macon’s new
pit area and tonight’s tribute to the Meridian schools and Mom was fun for
all.
May 13
ODESSA, MO (May12) -
The Midwest Outlaw Lighting Sprint made their first appearance of the season
at the new Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
May 13
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 11) -
Tim Plummer, Dave McCalla, Logan Hale, Arnie Reif and Tanner Allen all
scored feature wins at ASA- Sanctioned Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday
night.
May 12
OBERLIN, KS (May 12) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series continues to gain momentum in 2007 by
announcing two new dates to their Racing Schedule. The URSS Traveling 305
Sprint Cars will return to the High Banks of the Jetmore Motorplex for two
shows on May 27th and June 16th.
May 12
JETMORE, KS (May 12) -
Just as it seemed the Jetmore Motorplex in Jetmore, Ks would remained closed
in 2007, new life has been given to the popular 3/8 mile high bank dirt oval
in SW Kansas.
May 12
KNOXVILLE, IA (May 11) -
Warm temps and clear skies graced the English Creek Speedway for the first
point race of the season Friday night.
May 12
BLOOMFIELD, IA (May 11) -
After almost a month of being washed out the Casey’s General Stores Weekly
racing series made its way back to the always exciting Mountain-Dew
Bloomfield Speedway with six exciting classes in action sponsored by Elmer
Wood Company and Jim Lynch Farms.
May 12
LEBANON, MO (May 11) -
The 2007 Chase for the season championship started Friday Night at the
LebanonMidwaySpeedway as overcast skies turned to a cool night of hot racing
as over 90 raceteams checked-in.
May 12
RED CLOUD, NE (May 11) -
Race fans at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, were treated to double
features Friday night, May 11. The evening started off with make-up features
from the rainout on May 4, followed by a complete race program.
May 12
FARMER CITY, IL (May 11) -
Farmer City Raceway hosted a full show Friday night will all five classes on
the card. Late model Scott Bull turned in fast time with Donnie Walden
second fast. Eric Smith took the first heat over Scott Bull and Daren
Friedman.
May 12
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (May 11) -
For the first time in the 2007 racing season, Mother Nature on Mother Day
weekend gave the capacity crowd just what they have been asking for, a
perfect night at the races.
May 12
ODESSA, MO (May 11) -
It was a hot time for drivers and fans, as well as officials at I-70
Speedway – the Dirt Track. Literally, a hot night as fire crews tended to a
fire on the race track, a fire in one of the restrooms and a fire in one of
the race trailers in the pits.
May 12
DAVENPORT, IA (May 11, 2007) -
It was eight years in the making, but Matt Ryan of Davenport, finally picked
up his first IMCA late model feature win at the Davenport Speedway, Friday
night.
May 12
St. Louis, MO (May 11th, 2007) –
Gabe
Maycock Racing is very excited to release their brand new website
(www.GabeMaycock.com). Maycock is very happy with the new website and fan
connector.
Local favorite, BRIAN HARRIS wins the Ten Thousand Dollar Main Event at
Davenport Speedway Wed night beating the best late model drivers in the
world......Brian led all 50 laps beating Jimmy Mars and Brian Birkhoffer to
take the win..
Photo by: Dennis Krieger Imagery
May 10
STORY CITY, IA (May 10) -
The
Jeremy Grady Racing team reached victory lane at the Iowa State Fair
Speedway in Des Moines, Iowa for the second straight weekend, as they took
the checkers last Friday night, May 4!
May 10
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (May 10) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series has announced this
year’s class of rookie-of-the-year contenders. Among the strong group of
rookie contenders are three drivers from Wisconsin, one from Minnesota and
one from Iowa.
May 10
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 9) -
With
a packed house for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Wal-Mart, Doug’s
Four-Wheelers and the Southern Iowa Fair Board, spectators were treated to
some of the most exciting action of the year with side-by-side action and
close finishes.
May 10
DAVENPORT, IA (May 9, 2007) -
Brian Harris used his years of experience at the Davenport Speedway to win
the World of Outlaws Late Model Series event Wednesday night.
May 9
WEST LIBERTY, IA (May 9) -
Drivers from every racing division at West Liberty Raceway will be heading
toward the grandstand after they finish their individual heat races to
collect donations on behalf of
Dave,
Tessa, and Baby Gracie Schrier, a late model driver (#100) whose family has
had their share of misfortune the last couple of weeks.
May 9
MACON, IL (May 9) -
Macon Speedway is committed to providing wholesome family entertainment and
supporting the local community. On Saturday, May 12, Macon Speedway welcomes
the students and faculty of the Meridian School district.
May 9
LEBANON, MO (May 9) -
Late Model drivers Brad Looney and Brandon McCormick finished first and
second respectively in last week's MARS Outlaw Late Model Feature at the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway, and both drivers look to continue their recent
successes this Saturday night.
May 9
MACON, IL (May 9) -
While the new owners of Macon Speedway are NASCAR Stars, they have not
forgotten the “grassroots racing” that is the foundation for much of the
higher profile racing in the US today.
May 9
ELDON, MO (May 9) -
This Saturday night is set to be the biggest night of racing for the state
of Missouri, when the World of Outlaws sprint cars take Lake Ozark Speedway
(LOS) by storm.
Here's Cameron Dodson running both USAC Sprint and Silver
Crown at the IOWA SPEEDWAY TRIPLE CROWN on Sat. May 5th. Keep your eyes on
Cameron as he continues to charge with several feature events in his
sights...
Card by Dennis Krieger Imagery
May 8
WHEATLAND, MO (May 8) -
Officials with the Lucas Oil Dirt Car Series and the Lucas Oil Speedway have
announced a couple of revisions to the racing schedule for the Superchip's
Diamond Nationals presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts.
May 8
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 8, 2007) -
The
best dirt late model racers in America are headed to the Davenport Speedway.
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series comes to town, to race on the
quarter-mile oval, Wednesday, May 9th.
May 8
WEST PLAINS, MO. (May 8) -
Saturday May 5 the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series was in action at the
West Plains Motor Speedway. Twenty-four cars came to battle for the thousand
dollar
check. Don and Billie Gibson had their track in perfect condition for the
Show-Me guys to put on a great show.
May 8
WHEATLAND, MO (May 7) -
The "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", the Lucas Oil Speedway set to Rock and Roll
this weekend, May 11th-12th with the Superchip's Diamond Nationals presented
by O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Tyler Walker, subbing for a too young Brady Bacon won the
USAC Sprint feature at the Iowa Speedway Saturday May 5th.. Photo by Dave
Hill
May 7
LINCOLN, IL (May 7) –
Lincoln Speedway isn’t a racetrack that’s especially well known to the dirt
Late Model racing world.
May 7
BURLINGTON, IA (May 7) -
The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Association, based in Burlington, Iowa
is pleased to announce that Storm Steel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has signed on to
sponsor the $1,000 to Win “Storm Steel Shake-Up Challenge”.
May 7
LEBANON, MO. (May 7) -
The 2007 Championship chase will begin this Friday Night at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway as action will see Superstocks, Modifieds, Bombers, Winged
Sprints, Factory Stocks will begin the Chase For the Claim To be called
Track Champion.
May 7
EAST MOLINE, IL (May 6) -
With rain threatening in the area 70 plus cars still packed the pits at Quad
City Raceway for the second night of points racing in ’07.
May 7
LEXINGTON, NE (May 6) -
Despite the look of the sky, the track at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington
was ready to go, and several cars from three states came to do battle on
opening night May 6.
May 7
OBERLIN, NE (May 5) -
Despite all the Weather woes that canceled most races in the State, the 2007
URSS Series opener went off without a hitch.
May 7
MACOMB, IL (May 5) -
A great car count and large crowd made a stop at Macomb Raceway, Saturday
night for the first night of racing at the fast 1/5 mile racing facility.
360 Winged Sprint Cars - Matt Sutton, Macomb,
IL feature winner at
Lake Ozark Speedway, Eldon, Mo.
May 6
QUINCY, IL (May 6) - Quincy Raceways was forced to cancel the Griffin
Performance Center Night at the Races on Sunday, May 6. A steady rain
started to fall at the quarter mile oval at about 5pm forcing Promoters Mike
Karhoff and Tony Rhinberger to cancel the evenings event. The next racing
action at Quincy Raceways will be on Sunday, May 13 with Gem City Ford
Mother’s Day at the Races.
May 6
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 6, 2007) -
Former champions Mike Peters of Wichita, Kansas, and Shane Carson of Yukon,
Oklahoma, have officially entered the fifteenth annual Knoxville Masters
Classic, set to be run on Friday, June 1, at the legendary Knoxville
Raceway.
May 6
MACON, IL (May 5) -
Weather was questionable throughout much of Central Illinois for any outdoor
activities, but the skies opened up and the sun shined on Macon Speedway.
May 6
CORNING, IA (May 5) -
Storms pushed into the area a little sooner than predicted and forced the
early end to the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series night at the Adams County
Speedway.
May 6
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 5) –
Luke Goedert placed himself in rare company as the second year driver did
the unthinkable. Goedert passed veteran driver and favorite Curt Martin to
take the win in the I.M.C.A. late model division at Independence Motor
Speedway.
May 6
ELDON, IA (May 5) -
The
home of the super half-mile held it's second straight night of racing after
mother-nature spoiled last week's action and two new faces with two repeat
winners in victory lane at Eldon.
May 6
WHEATLAND, MO (May 5) -
Turner wins the A-Feature in the Factory Stock, A-Modified, and Limited Late
Model class at Lucas Oil Speedway! Mike Schrader also a winner in the Hobby
Stocks. Full results
can be found at www.speednetdirect.com. Click on Results, Track/Series name,
Lucas Oil Speedway.
May 6
ELDON, MO (May 5) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results 5/5/07
May 6
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 5) –
A pair of rescheduled events are next on the Deery Brothers Summer
Series schedule.
May 5
MARSHALLTOWN, MO (May 4) -
Week number four roared to life this past Friday night at the Marshalltown
Speedway with cloudy sky’s a threat of rain in the area and a race track
that had an over abundance of water, from a night before rain shower.
May 5
DAVENPORT, IA (May 4, 2007) -
Topping a talented field of Modified drivers, Moline's Thad Wilson took home
the win in the Weedon Memorial race at the Davenport Speedway, Friday night.
May 5
ODESSA, MO (May 4, 2007) -
With the addition of the new IMCA Crate Model class, five IMCA classes made
up the show at the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
May 5
RED CLOUD, NE (May 4) -
After the heat races were completed at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE,
Friday evening, May 4, incoming severe weather forced track officials to
postpone the feature races until the next race program on Friday, May 11.
May 5
CULBERTSON, NE (May 4) -
Despite the morning sky May 4 over Culbertson Speedway being wet, the
evening sky was dry and pleasant come race time in the evening.
May 4
MACOMB, Ill. (May 4) –
The 2007 racing season kicks off Saturday at Macomb Raceway, as the track
begins operation under the new ownership of Robert and Debra Giles and
events will be promoted by Dewain Hulett.
Veteran, Randy Plath will field two cars this year out of
his Plath Motorsports stables in Illinois... Brian Hetrick has won two 305
features @ 34 Raceway and Rager Phillips will pilot the beautiful 360 during
the 2007 season.
Card by: Dennis Krieger Imagery
May 3
MAQUOKETA, Ia (May 3, 2007) -
It will be a busy nine days in May for the competitors and fans at Davenport
Speedway and Jackson County Speedway.
May 3
WEST PLAINS, MO (May 3) -
The Late Models of the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series will travel to the
West Plains Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 5, 2007! The 'A' Main feature will
pay $1000 to win and $300 to start the race.
May 3
DAVENPORT, IA (May 3) –
Brian
Birkhofer knows how to get around Davenport Speedway’s big half-mile clay
oval.
May 3
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 2) –
Late race drama provided for a pair of exciting finishes in the Climate Seal
Insulation Indee Open Series opener at Independence Motor Speedway.
May 3
OSKALOOSA, Ia. (May 2) - McDaniel
Racing Enterprises Night for the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing
Series was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway Wednesday with two repeat
winners and two new faces for 2007 in victory lane.
May 2
LEBANON, Mo. (May 2) -
Race fans, prepare to be dazzled this Saturday night at the Lebanon I-44
Speedway as the Outlaw Late Models of the Mid-America Racing Series hit the
high banks of the fastest dirt track in the Ozarks.
May 2
WHEATLAND, MO (May 2) -
The "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", the Lucas Oil Speedway springs back into
action this Saturday night, May 5th with the last week of ultra competitive
weekly racing action prior
to the $25,000 to win Diamond of the Dirt Late Model Race scheduled for
May11th-12th.
May 2
BUCKNER, Mo. (May 2) -
Stop number five of the young O'Reilly MLRA season will take the drivers on
a visit to the bullring Lebanon Midway Speedway this coming Friday night,
May 5.
May 2
ODESSA, MO (May 2) -
This Friday Night at I-70 Speedway fans will get an extra treat. Not only
will they see the regular Friday night
IMCA classes, which include the Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods and Sport
Compacts, this week the racing bill includes the new IMCA Crate Models.
May 2
LEBANON, Mo. (May 2) -
The Stars-n-Cars of the O'Reilly Auto Parts MLRA Super Late Models will be
heading to the Lebanon Midway Speedway this Friday Night for stop number 5
of the 2007 season.
April 30
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 30) -
Race fans will have the chance to see a little racing off the track prior to
the on-track competition this Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway.
April 30
MOLINE, IL (April 29) -
Quad City Raceway Results – 4/29/07 – Opening Night
April 30
MOBERLY, MO (April 28) -
A super night for racing!!!! Moberly's 24 Raceway enjoyed a very comfortable
evening on April 28, '07 to present a great field of race cars.
April 30
BURLINGTON, IA (April 28)
Four of the five classes of racing action at 34 Raceway saw first time
winners for the 2007 season.
IMCA Veteran, Mark Burgthorf takes the 30 lap A Feature
Sunday Night at Quincy Raceways. Good Field of cars along with a beautiful
night for the fans.
Photo by: Dennis Krieger Imagery
April 30
VINTON, Iowa (April 29) –
Not to be outdone by his cousin Josh’s first career I.M.C.A. hobby stock
victory, Brian Irvine made it a family affair with a win of his own in the
I.M.C.A. stock car division at Benton County Speedway.
April 30
QUINCY, IL (April 29) -
Mark
Burgtorf, Michael Long, Steve Carlin and Levi Long all took feature event
wins at Quincy Raceways on Sunday, April 29 during Turner Brothers
Garage/Rental Service Corporation Night at the Races.
April 30
WAKEENEY, KS (April 29) -Wakeeney
(KS) Speedway kicked off the 2007 season in a big way Sunday evening, April
29, as over 70 race teams gathered for competition.
Keokuk, Iowa's Rodger Dresden won
the Outlaw Hobby Stock feature on April 28th at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, MO. Photo by Brain Neal
April 28
MACON, IL (April 28) -
Macon Speedway fans were able to meet and show appreciation to their
favorite drivers before the start of the evening’s racing program tonight. A
large number of cars and drivers lined the 1/5 mile oval to spend time with
their fans.
April 29
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 28) –
Since the B modified division was first introduced to the weekly racing
program at Independence Motor Speedway in 2004, one driver has dominated the
field.
April 29
MEMPHIS, MO (April 28) -
The Casey's General Stores USRA Weekly Racing Series Late Models made there
debut at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway, with Tommy Elston topping the
field to claim the $3,000 top prize.
April 29
LEBANON, Mo. (April 28) -2
time UMP National Modified Champion Mike Harrison brought out the broom as
he made a clean sweep of the 3rd annual Modified Madness by leading all 40
laps and
withstanding a late caution in grabbing the top prize money in the weather
shortened event as rain forced the event to be pushed into a 1 day event
over a star-studden field.
April 29
WEBSTER CITY, IA (April 28) -
The Hamilton County Speedway was full of excitement this Saturday night as
90 race teams packed the pit area.
April 29
Eldon, Mo. (April 28) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results 4/28/07
Donny Schatz wins Knoxville with his beautiful Snap On
Tools, Parker Stores, J&J Auto Racing Chassis......
Dennis Krieger Imagery c. 2007
April 29
Wheatland, MO (April 28th, 2007)-Driving
a masterful race in both cars and both classes, Eric Turner captured the win
in the Pitts Homes A-Modified Feature as well as the TCI Transmission
Factory Stock Feature in weekly racing action at the Lucas Oil Speedway on
April 28th, 2007.
April 29
ODESSA, MO (April 28, 2007) -
On a night when we honored our friend, Dean Engle, who suddenly passed on
this week, the cars and stars of thee Dwarf Car Racers Association made
their first appearance at the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
April 29
LEBANON, MO (April 28) -
It was another exciting night of racing at the high banks of the Lebanon
I-44 Speedway in what is already turning out to be a highly competitive 2007
season.
April 29
FREEPORT, IL (April 28) -
John
Kaanta outran fellow Wisconsin driver Jimmy Mars following a late-race
caution flag Saturday night and went on to win the Freeport 40, a WORLD Dirt
Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series sanctioned event here at Freeport
Raceway Park.
April 29
NORTON, KS (April 28) -Racing
action resumed at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, KS, Saturday evening,
April 28.
305 sprints, former Knoxville Raceway competitor Steve
Breazeale made a last lap pass to emerge the winner. The 12-lap feature
found Zach Clark leading after one lap. He was soon passed by Clint Garner
who held that spot for three rounds. Up from a third row start came teenager
Trish Dover as she roared by on the low side exiting turn two to take the
lead. April 27
April 28
KNOXVILLE, IA (April 27) -
Justin “The Jet” Fegers regained the lead from
Brian Harris 12 laps from the finish Friday night and went on to win the
Budweiser Shootout 40, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series
event here at Knoxville Raceway.
April 28
ODESSA, MO (April 27) -
Mother Nature is the winner this Friday night on the Dirt Track at I-70
Speedway.
April 28
National
IMCA Points Standings for 2007
April 28
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (April 27) -
Neither cold weather, high winds or over six inches of liquid sunshine could
put a dark cloud over the head of second year promoter Toby Kruse as week
number three was up and running as scheduled on Friday night.
April 28
RED CLOUD, NE (April 27)—Due to rain earlier in the week causing a muddy
infield and race track, track officials at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE,
had to cancel the race program Friday evening, April 27. Racing resumes next
Friday, May 4.
April 28
DAVENPORT, IA (April 27, 2007) -
Terry Neal picked off the IMCA Late Model feature on Koehler Electric Season
Opener night at the Davenport Speedway. Neal used his pole starting position
to its full advantage, leading flag to flag for the win.
April 28
FARMER CITY, IL (April 27) –
Shannon Babb gave the locals what they came to see. The Moweaqua, Ill.,
native defended his home turf well on Friday night, scoring a powerful
flag-to-flag victory in the ‘Farmer City 50’ at the venerable Farmer City
Raceway.
April 28
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 27) -
The 82nd season of racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway got underway Friday
night with six divisions in action on the quarter and half-mile ovals.
April 28
LEBANON, Mo (April 27) -
Rain played havic with the 3rd annual Modified Madness at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway Friday Night as Qualifying events were cancelled.
April 27
The Bloomfield Speedway has Cancelled for April 27 due
to very wet Conditions. Next week: Friday May 4 USRA Casey’s General
Stores Weekly Racinessaries plus Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints.
April 26
MEMPHIS, Mo. (April 25) -
A
new era will begin this Saturday, April 28, as the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, Mo., hosts the inaugural event for the USRA Late
Models. The 2007 season will
mark the first time that the high-powered Late Model division will compete
under the USRA banner.
April 26
BOONE, Iowa (April 26) –
Harris Auto Racing has signed on as the new title sponsor for the Ron Efkamp
Memorial Race of Champions, one of the most prestigious events during the
week of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
April 25
EAST MOLINE, IL (April 25) -
After two Sunday nights of racing, Quad City Raceway is ready to begin the
2007 points battle. This Sunday, April 29th, will be opening points night in
all five divisions.
April 25
GILMAN CITY, MO (April 25) -
Thursday’s WORLD Dirt Racing League event at Freeport Raceway Park has been
postponed because of persistent wet weather in the area.
April 25
LEBANON, Mo (April 25) -
The 3rd Annual Modified Madness is set to go for this weeeknd at the Lebanon
Midway Speedway with $6,000 going to the winner of the 50 lap A Feature
while it pays $600 to start.
April 25
OBERLIN, KS (April 25) -
The United Rebel Sprint Series is ready to return to the track for the 2007
Season. With an influx of new and veteran drivers, the URSS starts it’s
Sophomore Season poised to become the Midwest’s Premiere 305 Traveling
Series.
April 25
WHEATLAND, MO (April 25) -
On the heels of a fantastic opening night of weekly racing, The Lucas Oil
Speedway returns to action this Saturday night, April 28th with a special
Driver Autograph/Fan Appreciation Day.
April 25
LEBANON, MO (April 25) -
The 2007 season continues to build momentum as the fastest drivers in the
Ozarks hit the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway this Saturday night.
April 25
MACON, IL (April 25) -
Macon Speedway played host to 130 cars and a full grandstand on Saturday
night, April 21. The racing program was rapid and action-packed, setting the
tone for the 2007 season at the fast 1/5 mile.
April 25
CRESCO, Iowa (April 25) -
The
start to the 2007 racing season at the Cresco Speedway will have to wait one
more week.
April 25
LEBANON, MO (April 21) -
Hard Charging veteran Eric Turner took command from defending Fast Factory
50 champion Todd Cook on lap 14 and survived several late race challanges to
grab the 2nd annual
Fast Factory 50 collecting the $5,000 1st place prize money over a
star-sudded field Sat Night.
April 24
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 24, 2007) -
When the stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series come to the
Davenport Speedway May 9th, there will be many familiar faces in the pit
area.
Boone Mclaughlin is awarded the Feature event at Quincy
Raceways after IMCA officials found winner, Mark Burgthorf with illegal
heads. The disqualification gave the feature event to Boone and now he is
leading the IMCA DEERY BROTHERS Points for the 2007 season.
Dennis Krieger Imagery
April 23
WEBSTER CITY, IA (April 23) -
This
Saturday, April 28, 2007, will be Webster City Race Days from 12:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m. on Main Street in Webster City. We would appreciate drivers
bringing their cars and have them on display.
April 23
BURLINGTON, IA (April 21) -
After two weather related cancellations to
open up the 2007 season at 34 Raceway new owners Jeff and Amy Laue were glad to
finally get a race in under their belts.
April 23
MACON, IL (April 21) -
Mother Nature finally smiled on Macon Speedway Saturday night. Fans and
racers smiled, too, as 130 cars played to a packed grandstand for the first
racing action of the 2007 season.
April 23
LEBANON, MO. (April 21) -
The Winged Outlaw Warriors opened their season Saturday night in front of a
large crowd of race fans at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
April 23
EAST MOLINE, IL (April 23) - Due to the amount of rain on the track our IMCA
Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Model feature, by decision of IMCA, is
rescheduled for, Wednesday, May 16th. We will run a 50 lap IMCA Late Model
feature, the make-up A-Modified feature we didn't get in, and a complete
$200 to win B-Modified show. Please hold on to your ticket stub and pit
pass, you may redeem them on, Wednesday, May 16th.
April 23
LEBANON, Mo. (April 21) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series got in their seconds points race of
the season at Lebanon Midway Speedway on Saturday evening April 21.
April 23
MOBERLY, MO (April 21 ) -
Tuned up motors, fresh coats of paint on 6 classes of race cars, and renewed
enthusiasm for a great 2007 season greeted fans at Moberly's 24 Raceway's
"Opening Night" April 21, 2007.
April 23
QUINCY, IL (April 22, 2007) -
Mother Nature took all the wins at Quincy Raceways Sunday night as a
thunderstorm brought the evenings racing events to an end before they even
got started in the Tom Boland Ford Night at the Races.
April 23
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (April 22) –
Right up until the parade lap, it appeared that the rain might hold off long
enough to get in Sunday’s
Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Quad City Raceway.
April 22
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 22) -
While weekly points racing began on April 21 in four of the five weekly
divisions, the I.M.C.A. late models will open their points season next
Saturday, April 28, at Independence Motor Speedway.
Brian Brown (Bottom Photo) and Josh Higday (Top Photo)
showed the fast way around the world-famous Knoxville Raceway oval and
celebrated feature event wins during the track's 54th season opener Saturday
night. Photos by Dave Hill
April 22
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 21) -
Brian Brown and Josh Higday showed the fast way around the world-famous
Knoxville Raceway oval and celebrated feature event wins during the track's
54th season opener Saturday night.
April 22
MACON, IL(April 21) -
Packed house last night at Macon! Over 120 cars and full bleachers!
April 22
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 21) -
After a busy off-season that included the addition of over 70 loads of new
clay on the 3/8-mile oval, a field of 100 cars signed in for opening night
at Independence Motor Speedway.
April 22
CORNING, IA. (April 21) -
The 2007 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season is underway at the Adams
County Speedway. Saturday night provided some familiar faces in victory lane
and a couple of fantastic finishes.
April 22
ELDON, MO. (April 21) -
Lake Ozark Speedway Results for 4/21/07
April 22
WEST LIBERTY, IA (April 21) -
Dave Eckrich powered around race leader Brian Harris eight laps from the
checkers Saturday night and went on to grab an exciting win in the Island
Auto Salvage 50, a WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series event
here at West Liberty Raceway.
April 21st -USMTS Feature win
#5 for Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Ia. at Pepsi
Scotland County Speedway - Memphis, MO during the round 2 of the 2nd Annual
Iowa-Missouri Border War..
April 22
MEMPHIS, MO (April 21) -
Mother nature hasn't been to kind so far this season for the Pepsi Scotland
County Speedway, as four attempts have been made to get the season started.
April 22
NORTON, KS (April 21) -
After a rainout on April 7, racing action returned to Elmwood Park Speedway
in Norton, KS, Saturday evening, April 21.
April 22
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 21) –
Terry Neal continued his Deery Brothers Summer Series mastery at Jackson
County Speedway, leading the distance in Saturday’s 50-lapper for IMCA
Sunoco Late Models.
April 22
ODESSA, MO (April 22, 2007) -
If you are a sprint car fan and you were not at the Dirt Track at I-70
Speedway Saturday night, you missed it.
April 22
FARMER CITY, IL (April 20) -
Twenty five late models showed up Friday night April 20, 2007 with Donnie
Walden turning in fast time at 12.585 seconds. The first heat went to Russ
Scheffler over Walden and Darren Friedman.
April 22
CAMARGO, IL (4-21-07) –
The Midwest All Star Series, committed to rebuilding 410 winged sprint car
racing in the Midwest, has hired Steve Libby of Pacific, MO as Series
Coordinator for the group.
April 21
FARLEY, IA (April 20) -
Denny Eckrich took advantage of race leader Brian Harris’ misfortune Friday
night to pick up an unexpected win in the season-opening WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome
Late Model Series sanctioned Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation 50 here at
Farley Speedway.
April 21
DES MOINES, IA (April 20) -
Mid American 305 Wing Sprints results
April 21
National
IMCA Points Standings for 2007
Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Ia. takes USMTS Feature win at
Bloomfield Speedway April 20.
April 21
BLOOMFIELD, IA (April 20) -
The season opener at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway was held with a
great crowd on had to see the opener along with the cars and stars of the
O'Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series in action.
April 21
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (April 21) -
Week number two came to life on Friday night, with 70-degree weather and a
clear sky. And for the first time since late winter, it appeared as if
spring had clearly sprung.
April 21
ODESSA, MO (April 20, 2007) -
The first night of weekly IMCA action at I-70 Speedway is now in the record
books.
April 21
DAVENPORT, IA (April 20, 2007) -
The long wait for Mark Preston is over. Preston finally picked up his
first-ever IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series feature win. The victory was
also his first late model win at the Davenport Speedway.
April 21
RED CLOUD, NE (April 20) -
After a one week delay due to weather, the season opener for the 2007 racing
season took place at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud, NE, Friday evening, April
20.
April 19
ODESSA, MO (April 19, 2007) -
This Saturday night, April 21st will be the first of six total appearances
for the sprint cars at the Dirt Track at I-70 Speedway.
April 19
MACOMB, Ill. (April 19) - Mother Nature has finally cooperated at least
a little bit with the new ownership and management at Macomb Raceway. As a
result, many of the planned improvements have begun to take shape at the
facility.
April 19
MAQUOKETA, IA (April 20, 2007) -
The
eyes of dirt track racing fans across America will be on the Davenport
Speedway on Wednesday, May 9th as the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model
Series comes to town.
April 19
OSKALOOSA, IA (April 18) -
The
2007 season kicked off at the Southern Iowa Speedway Wednesday with a new
look for the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster.
April 18
MACON, IL (April 18) -
Spring weather has descended upon Central Illinois once again and the team
at Macon Speedway is thrilled. Three straight weather cancellations have
racers and fans chomping at the bit
to take in the action-packed racing at the racy 1/5 mile this Saturday,
April 21.
April 18
LEBANON, MO. (April 18) -
The
Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 sprint cars will begin their 2007 season at the
Lebanon I-44 Speedway this Saturday, in what is expected to be an exciting
night of racing.
April 18
EAST
MOLINE, IL (April 18) -
With the first weekend of the SPRING CLASH in the books, the second weekend
will see IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Models invade the Quad City
Raceway on Sunday, April 22nd for the $2000 top prize.
April 18
GILMAN CITY, Mo. (April 17, 2007) -
Following a two-week delay due to inclement weather, the WORLD Dirt Racing
League PolyDome Late Model Series kicks off its 2007 season this weekend
with a pair of
eastern Iowa events at Farley Speedway and West Liberty Raceway on Friday
and Saturday night, respectively.
April 18
ODESSA, Mo. (April 17) -
This
weekend's tripleheader for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series is now a doubleheader as officials from the I-70 Speedway
Dirt Track have
postponed the event at the new 3/8-mile semi-banked dirt oval which sits
adjacent to the historic I-70 Speedway half-mile asphalt oval.
April 17
QUINCY, Ill. (April 17) –
Two days after the checkered flag flew, Boone McLaughlin was promoted to
first place in the Deery Brothers Summer Series main event at Quincy
Raceway.
April 17
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (April 16) -
After earlier failed attempts due to intervention from Mother Nature,
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series fans look like
they will finally get a chance this weekend as the Mountain Dew Bloomfield
(Iowa) Speedway and the
Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., will host the 2nd Annual
Iowa-Missouri Border War this Friday and Saturday, April 20-21.
April 16
WHEATLAND, MO (April 15, 2007) -
With Mother Nature doing her best to hold up the racing action for 2007,
Greenbrier, Arkansas native, Jack Sullivan, driving the Bryant Motorsports,
#18 GRT / Hatfield
machine captured The Orscheln's Farm and Home Spring Thunder Late Model Race
presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at The Lucas Oil Speedway on Sunday, April
15th.
The O'Reilly USMTS feature win at the Quad City Raceway in
East Moline, IL on Sunday, April 15th went to Fertile, Iowa's Kelly Shryock.
Photo by: Brian Neal
April 16
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (April 16, 2007) -
With the recent cold and wet weather the past couple weeks 34 Raceway
continues to try to get in its first race of the 2007.
April 16
EAST MOLINE, IA. (April 15) -
The "King" of modified racing, Kelly Shryock held off UMP regulars Chad
Kinder and Jeff Leka to take home the $2000 top prize for the winning the
1st Annual USMTS Spring Clash.
$2000.00 to win 40 lap Feature winner Burgthorf
Dennis Krieger Imagery
April 16
QUINCY, IL (April 15, 2007) -
The pits at Quincy Raceways was crowded with over one hundred and five race
cars as the first special event of the season took place with the opening of
the 2007 IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series sponsored by Triple R Performance
Engines.
Chuck Swenson topped Sunday night's 20-lap American Sprint
Car Series Midwest vs. Northern Plains Region feature at Nebraska Raceway
Park's I-80 Speedway.
Photo courtesy of Racetracker Photos
April 16
GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 15, 2007) –
Brian Brown had his sights set on a sweep of the weekend's American Sprint
Car Series Midwest vs. Northern Plains Region double at Nebraska Raceway
Park's I-80
Speedway, but Chuck Swenson was quick to capitalize on Brown's early
misfortune and went on to win Sunday night's 20-lap feature.
Grain Valley, Missouri's BRIAN BROWN on his way to
victory in the ASCS Midwest/Northern Plains Regions Feature
Saturday, April 14
Photo by Ryan Northcote
April
15
GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 14, 2007) –
Missouri's Brian Brown continued his mastery of Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80
Speedway by wiring the field in Saturday night's 20-lap American Sprint Car
Series Midwest vs. Northern Plains Region feature event.
April
15
QUINCY, IL (April 14, 2006) -
Promoters Mike Karhoff and Tony Rhinberger are confident that the opening
night of the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models will take
place on Sunday April 15 as scheduled.
April
14
MACON, IL (April 14) -
The spring storm that has wreaked havoc with much of the Midwest carrying
with it a variety of weather conditions has forced Macon Speedway to once
again cancel its Saturday night racing program.
April
14
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (April 13) -
With the trace of the past weeks spring time snow fall still in the memories
of everyone present, the 2007 racing season at the Marshalltown Speedway
sped to life Friday night with a record total of 130 race teams in the pit
area.
April
14
MOBERLY, MO. (April 14) -
With the first two weekend being either too cold or too wet, a reworking of
the remaining April part of the Moberly racetrack schedule is to be as
follows:
April
13
WEST BURLINGTON (April 13) -
The bad luck news on this Friday the 13th is that there will be no Deery
Brothers Summer Series race on Saturday the 14th.
April
13
E. MOLINE, Ill. (April 13) -
While race fans are seeing the white flag being waved by most racetracks in
the Midwest, the light is green at the Quad City Raceway and the
long-awaited Inaugural Spring Clash is “all systems go” for this Sunday,
April 15.
April
13
PARK CITY, Kan. (April 13, 2007) –
Another former rookie of the year has announced he will return to the series
and run for the 2007 championship in the O’Reilly NCRA Sprint Car Series,
presented by ICM/Ethanol.
April
13
CORNING, Ia. (April 13) - Extremely wet and muddy facility conditions have
forced the cancellation of the season opener for the NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series at the Adams County Speedway.
April
13
LEBANON, MO (April 13) -
The 3rd Annual Modified Madness has been rescheduled For April 27&28 at the
Lebanon Midway Speedway with the winner claiming the $6,000 to win 50 lap
event.
April
13
LEBANON, MO (April 13) - Lebanon I-44 Speedway Cancels Races Due to Rain and
Cold Temps Persistent and possibly heavy rainfall today and tomorrow,
coupled with below average temperatures, have forced track owner Randy
Mooneyham to cancel the Saturday night races at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
Racing will resume next Saturday night, April 21st, at 7:30PM.
April
13
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 12) -
The start to the 2007 racing season at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway
and the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway will have to wait one more week.
April
13
WARRENSBURG, MO. (April 12) -
Despite the United Late Model Association (ULMA) being in its first year of
operation there will be a Rookie of the Year who will be recognized at the
end of the year association banquet, which is planned for October 20th.
April
12
MAQUOKETA, IA (April 12, 2007) -
DRT
TRAK Racing Inc., promoters of both the Davenport Speedway and Jackson
County Speedway have canceled this weekend's racing programs due to wet
track conditions and inclement weather.
April
12
LEBANON, MO (April 12) -
First it was the rain. Then it was freezing temperatures. Hopefully the
third time will be a charm for the Lebanon I-44 Speedway's 2007 Season
Opener, set to run this Saturday April 14, with races starting at 7:30PM.
April
12
LEBANON, MO. (April 12) -
The running of the 3rd Annual Modified Madness at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway has been cancelled this weekend with the upcoming weather
conditions.
April
12
MACON, IL (April 12) -
Kenny Wallace is thrilled to be an owner of Macon Speedway. He loves to talk
about the exciting racing action and all the great improvements being made
at the Speedway this season.
April
12
WHEATLAND, MO (April 12) -
Due to the chance of rain and cold weather forecasted for Saturday, April
14th, Lucas Oil Speedway officials have decided to delay the Orscheln's Farm
and Home
MLRA/MARS Spring Thunder presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts Season Opener
until the following day, Sunday April 15th.
April
12
MACON, IL (April 12) -
The U.M.P. Modified division at Macon Speedway has a new name thanks to
sponsorship by local communications experts, BARBECK Communications.
April
12
ODESSA, MO (April 12, 2007) -
With all the liquid sun shine and lingering cool temperatures provided by
Mother Nature, officials at I-70 Speedway have moved this weekends opening
event for the asphalt track from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon.
April
12
BELLEVILLE, IL (April 6) -
The racing continued at Belle Clair Speedway on a windy and cold night.
There were plenty of cars for the second night of racing including NASCAR’s
Kenny Wallace in a Modified and there was a good crowd consisting the
weather.
April
12
GREENWOOD, NE. (April 12) - A forecast of inclement weather has forced a
change in this weekend's NCRA Sprint Car Series show at Nebraska Raceway
Park. Originally scheduled for Saturday, April 14, track officials have
moved the show to Sunday, April 15, weather permitting.
April
11
BRITT, IA (April
11) - Races at the Hancock County
Speedway for Friday, April 13th have been cancelled! Next week is Race
Days!! Car Show on Main Street from 1:30-5pm. Tire Changing contest, face
painting and autographs! All Drivers who bring their cars for display on
Main Street will get in FREE that night at the track! DRIVERS ONLY!!!
Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show in each class that evening at the
track!
April
11
ONAWA, Iowa (April 11) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
have announced that the races for this Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, at
the Blackbird Bend Speedway in Onawa, Iowa, have been postponed due to
inclement weather.
April
11
GILMAN CITY, MO. (April 11, 2007) -
This weekend’s rescheduled WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series season openers at Farley (Iowa) Speedway and West Liberty (Iowa)
Raceway have again been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
April
11
McCOOK, NE. (April 11) - McCook Speedway Postpones Opening Night to
April 20 Because of the cold temperatures, and the winter storm watch that
has been issued for Friday, McCook Speedway has postponed the season-opening
April 13 races. Weather permitting, opening night will be Friday, April 20.
The gates will open at 6 PM CDT, with racing starting at 8 PM CDT.
April
11
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 11) -
Due to recent snowfall and cold temperatures combined with more
precipitation in the forecast for the rest of the week, the annual car show
and practice scheduled for April
14 at Independence Motor Speedway have been canceled. The already
once-rescheduled events have been dropped from the 2007 schedule.
April
11
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 11, 2007) -
The newly released 314-page book, “The Ghosts of Jungle Park”, by historian
Tom W. Williams, is now available through the non-profit National Sprint Car
Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville and its on-line museum store at
www.sprintcarstuff.com.
April
11
GREENWOOD, NE. (April 11) - Inclement weather has forced a change in
this weekend's scheduled American Sprint Car Series Midwest vs. Northern
Plains Region Showdown at Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway. Originally
scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the entire card has been pushed back one
day and will take place on Saturday and Sunday evening, weather permitting.
Ominous weather forecasts lingering into Friday but then clearing over the
balance of the weekend have forced the change, agreed upon by I-80 Speedway
track management and ASCS officials. Stay tuned to
www.ascsracing.com for further
details.
April
10
ALEDO, IL (April 10) - The new
www.aledoracewaypark.com is up and running and better then
ever. Stuart Motorsports, Inc. is proud to re-launch Aledo Raceway Park’s
official website powered by NitroQuest.
April
10
WHEATLAND, MO. (April 10) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway explodes into action for 2007 with the season opening
Orscheln's Farm and Home MLRA/MARS Spring Thunder Late Model Challenge
presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts on Saturday, April 14th with support from
the Pitt's
Homes A-Modifieds, the TCI Transmission Factory Stocks, and the Chester
Fried Chicken B-Mods! Grandstand gates open at 5:00, with Hot Laps at 6:30
and racing to follow.
April
10
LEBANON, Mo. (April 10) -
The 1st ever appearance of the Missouri Legend Cars at the Lebanon Midway
Speedway will take place this Sat Night on the Modified Madness Weekend this
coming weekend.
April
10
DES MOINES, IA (April 10, 2007) –
Michael Annett and his TMC Racing team are hoping to break free from late
race handling issues that have impeded their trip to victory lane in the
premier tour of the ASA Late Model Series – the Challenge Division.
April
10
BUCKNER, MO (April 10) -
The time has come that fans, drivers, and crews have looked for all winter
as the O'Reilly MLRA rolls into Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, April 14, to
kick off the 19th season of the super late model series.
April
10
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 10, 2007) -
The Knoxville business community will support its legendary dirt track with
a first-ever “Weekend of Wheels” car and motorcycle show on the historic
downtown square on Saturday, April 21.
April 9
MARS SERIES (April 9) -
It’s
been the theme of the Mid-America Racing Series (MARS) since its inception
in 2000, and it likely will continue during the dirt Late Model tour’s 2007
season. Bill Frye of
Greenbrier, Ark., and Terry Phillips of Springfield, Mo. – the only
champions MARS has even known – will be back battling each other and a host
of other hungry regional racers for this season’s title.
April 9
FT. MADISON, Ia (April 9, 2007) -
Mitch
Higdon and the Higdon General Contracting Racing team, along with Heartland
Motorsports.com, are excited to announce the launch of a brand new website
located at www.45mitchhigdon.com.
April 9
BURLINGTON, IA (April 9) -
Unseasonably cold weather has delayed the start of the 2007 racing season at
34 Raceway, but not the enthusiasm new owners, Jeff and Amy Laue, have for
the upcoming season.
April 9
BETTENDORF, Iowa (April 9) –
More
than $3,000 in contingency awards will be given by JC Dubil this season, to
Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers and IMCA
Sunoco Stock Car special events competitors.
April 9
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 9) –
With one event already rained out, the Deery Brothers Summer Series will
take a second shot at getting the 2007 season started with a double dose of
IMCA Sunoco Late Model action this weekend.
April 9
CORNING, IA (April 9, 2007) -
The 2007 Adams County Speedway season is ready to get rolling. The 24th
season of NASCAR racing will begin on April 14th with the introduction of
the newly named NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
April 9
MOBERLY, MO (April 9, 2007) -
Even though the April 7th Saturday night racing program got the cold
shoulder and was postphoned 'til the next weekend, about four dozen race
teams showed up for the three hour late afternoon practice session that
followed the annual car show.
April 8
WEST PLAINS MO. (April 7, 2007) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series got underway Saturday April 7, 2007
at West Plains Motor Speedway. It was a chilly day but there was a great
turn out of 25 late
models in the pits. Don and Billie Gibson had the track in tip-top shape for
the first race of the season.
April 6
MOBERLY, MO. (April 6) -
24 Raceway tried to hold out as long as possible for this weekend, but
opening night finally had to yield to the cold weather. 2nd annual Show &
Shine Car Show will however, proceed as scheduled at the track grounds on
Highway 24, east of Moberly.
April 6
OSKALOOSA, IA. (April 6) - Wednesday, April 11 Will be a night of Open
Practice Test ‘N’ Tune ($15 pit passes, free grandstands) at the Southern
Iowa Speedway.
April 6
PARK CITY, Kan. (April 6, 2007) –
Andy Shouse has announced he will run for the 2007 series championship in
the O’Reilly NCRA Sprint Car Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol.
April 6
BURLINGTON, IA (April 6) - Due to the predicted inclement weather for
Saturday, April 7, the season opener Sprint Invaders race has been postponed
to Wednesday,April 25. The March 31 practice day that was also postponed has
been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 10 from 6-8 p.m. See you at the races.
April 6
ODESSA, MO (April 6, 2007) -
With below normal temperatures for the past few days and a prediction of
even colder weather for Saturday, officials at I-70 Speedway have cancelled
this weekends opening event for the asphalt track.
April 6
BEATRICE, NE. (April 6) -
Late Models will be making a return appearance to Beatrice Speedway for the
first time in many years.
April 5
WHEATLAND, MO (April 5th, 2007) -
Due to unseasonably frigid temperatures, Officials at The Lucas Oil Speedway
have cancelled the racing action scheduled for April 7th.
April 5
ALEDO, IL (April 1) -
Aledo Raceway Park opened up the 2007 racing season in the Quad City area
with running of the 1st Annual Frostbuster as part of the new Topless
Modified Shootout Series.
April 5
CULBERTSON, NE. - Culbertson Speedway has cancelled the scheduled the April
6 show. Weather permitting, the next race at Culbertson Speedway will be
Friday night, May 4, starting at 8 PM CDT. The next race in Southwest
Nebraska will be at McCook Speedway at Friday, April 13, starting at 8 PM
CDT, weather permitting.
April 4
Vinton, Iowa (April 4) -
For 40
years Hawkeye Racing News has brought the very best in racing news, results,
and photography to fans across the Midwest and the nation. We will be
celebrating this anniversary with a special edition coming out April 11th.
April 4
LEBANON, MO. (April 4) -
Rain soaked the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway prior to last
Saturday's scheduled opener, so track owner Randy Mooneyham postponed his
season opener until this Saturday, April 7.
April 4
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 4) -
Excessive rainfall and freezing temperatures have forced officials at
Independence Motor Speedway to postpone the annual car show and practice
session. Originally scheduled for this Saturday, both events are now planned
for Saturday, April 14.
April 4
WHEATLAND, MO (April 3, 2007) -
The Lucas Oil Speedway will blast back into action on April 7th after having
been delayed a week by rain with the 2007 Season Opener once again presented
by The Bolivar
Herald-Free Press. Grandstand gates will open at 5:00 with Hot Laps at 6:30
and racing to follow.
April 3
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (April 3) -
Officials from the United States Racing Association (USRA) have announced
that the previously scheduled season opener for the newly-created USRA Late
Models has been changed.
April 3
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 3) –
Same song, different verse. Saturday night’s Deery Brothers Summer Series
event at Hamilton County Speedway has joined the list of early race season
cancellations.
April 3
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (April 3) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
have announced that the previously scheduled races for April 6-7 have been
postponed.
April 3
GILMAN CITY, MO (April 3) -
This weekend’s season-opening WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model
Series events, scheduled for Davenport Speedway and West Liberty Raceway,
have been postponed.
April 2
BURLINGTON, IA (April 2)
After celebrating its 40th birthday in 2006, 34 Raceway will be starting a
new season under new ownership. Jeff and Amy Laue purchased the 3/8 mile
track from Johnny Johnson last fall and its been non stop ever since as they
make plans for the new season.
April 2
QUINCY, IL. (April 1, 2007) -
Kevin Tomlinson, Michael Long, Travis Booher and Levi Long all took feature
event wins during opening night racing action at Quincy Raceways. The event
was the first promoted by the new owners of Quincy Raceways, Mike Karhoff
and Tony Rhinberger.
April 2
CULBERTSON, NE (April 1, 2007) -
Despite the rain earlier in the week, the conditions at Culbertson Speedway
were dry and sunny on Sunday afternoon, April 1, and racing was a go.
April 2
ENID, Okla. (April 01, 2007) -
Fans
were treated to an awesome afternoon of racing Sunday, April 1, as the USMTS
Southern Series wrapped up their inaugural weekend doubleheader at the Enid
(Okla.)
Speedway Park. With 57 entries from eight States on the ground and friendly
weather in the sky, it was a perfect ending to a great
weekend.
April 1
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (April 1) -
Everyone is invited to the Marshalltown Speedway “Open House” on Wednesday
night April 4th. “Since the rainy and cold weather took the Frostbuster away
from us, I just want everyone to see our new concession stand, I am inviting
everyone out to see just what the 50/50 program is doing for our race fans,”
said promoter Toby Kruse.
April 1
CORNING, IA. (APRIL 1) -
The 2007 Adams County Speedway season is ready to get rolling. This will be
the 24th season under the NASCAR banner for the speedway.
April 1
MOBERLY, MO. (April 1) -
So 24 Raceway goes 0 for 4 on the practice days at the Moberly track for the
last 2 weekends.
April 1
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (April 1, 2007) -The cold and wet weather has forced the
cancellation of this years Frostbuster Special at the Marshalltown Speedway,
Sunday April 1. Regular season will get underway this Friday April 6th. Hot
laps will begin at 6:45 and the first race of the night will get underway at
7:30.
March 31
QUINCY, IL (March 31) -
Quincy Raceways is planning to open the quarter mile dirt oval for the 2007
pending weather conditions on Sunday, April 1. The track will feature
Budweiser IMCA Late Models,
Miller Lite Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Hornets in a draw redraw format for
the season opener.
March 31
WHEATLAND, MO (March 31st, 2007) -
Lucas Oil Speedway officials have been forced to cancel opening night
activities at the speedway scheduled for Saturday night, March 31st due to
the excessive rains this past week and the threat of additional inclement
weather throughout the day.
March 30
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (March 30) -
A final adjustment has been made to the tire rule for the late model
division in the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open Series. The change, which
will allow drivers a greater number of options, will be in effect for the
entire seven race series in 2007.
March 30
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 30) –
Opening night for the Deery Brothers Summer Series is just around the next
turn, as the 21st annual tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models travels to
Hamilton County Speedway for Saturday, April 7 action.
March 30
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (March 30) - Due to Mother Nature, SPI has cancelled the
car show as well as the test and tune practice at West Liberty on Sat. March
31, 2007. Sorry to say that there is no rescheduled date! See you at the
races: Davenport April 6th - WDRL and West Liberty April 7th - WDRL
March 30
MLRA - (March 30, 2007) -
Citing the ability to streamline events officials with the O'Reilly MLRA
have announced that for the 2007 racing season the use of Raceiver receiver
will be mandatory for all competitors at every event.
March 30
MOBERLY, MO. (March 30) -Mother
Nature likes to rain prior to these weekends in March, and with one wet
tract, the Saturday practice sessions for March 31 is a "no-go" at 24
Raceway. Keep a watch on the website of
www.24racewayinmoberly.com
or call the track at 660-269-9300 for info regarding the Sunday session. The
daytime practice sessions for qualified drivers of all classes requires a
$10 admission per person entering the pit area, and is still hoping to be a
"go" from Noon to dusk.
March 30
BLOOMFIELD, IA. (Mach 30) -
The start to the 2007 racing season at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway
will have to wait one more week. After heavy rainfall on Wednesday night and
throughout
Thursday, officials at RL Promotions have been forced to pull the plug on
Friday’s inaugural Frost Buster at the 3/8-mile clay oval speedplant.
March 30
ANKENY, Iowa (March 30) –
JR
Motorsports puts a new twist to its contingency awards program for its ninth
season as an IMCA sponsor.
March 29
MOBERLY, MO. (March 29, 2007) -
As of Thursday, the two practice days at Moberly's 24 Raceway set for March
31 and April 1 are still planned as a "go".
March 29
BURLINGTON, IA (March 29, 2007) -
After celebrating its 40th birthday in 2006, 34 Raceway will be starting a
new season under new ownership.
March 29
LEBANON, MO. (March 29, 2007) -
The season opener at the Lebanon Midway Speedway is only 1 week away as some
lucky Modified driver will walk away with a $6,000 payday as the running of
the 3rd Annual Modified Madness will be held on Friday and Sat April
6th&7th.
March 29
MOBERLY, MO. (March 29, 2007) -
“The
Missouri Missile” Danny Lorton is excited to announce that he will run for
the 2007 Championship in the inaugural season of the United Late Model
Association (ULMA).
March 29
ENID, Okla. (March 29, 2007) -
When
the USMTS Southern Series roars back into action this weekend with a
doubleheader at the Enid (Okla.) Speedway Park on Friday and Saturday, March
30-31, race fans are in store for what is shaping up to be a “who's who” of
Modified racing.
March 28
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (March 28, 2007) -
As the time draws near, the anticipation continues to grow, as the
Marshalltown Speedway will come to life this Sunday with the Frostbuster
Season Opener.
March 28
WHEATLAND,
MO (March 27, 2007) -
The "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", the Lucas Oil Speedway roars into action this
Saturday night, March 31st to kick off the 2007 season. The state of the art
speedway is a 3/8th mile, semi-banked clay oval located in beautiful
Wheatland, MO.
March 28
WEST PLAINS (March 28, 2007) -
The Late Models of the Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series will travel to the
West Plains Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 7 for the first event of 2007!
March 28
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (March 27) -
The 2007 racing season at the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway in
Bloomfield, Iowa, and the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., is
set to kick off this Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, with the inaugural
Frost Buster.
March 28
LEBANON, MO. March 28, 2007) -
The 2007 racing season at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway will kick off this
Saturday night, and both drivers and fans alike should enjoy even faster
racing with track improvements that took place over the winter.
March 28
ENID, Okla. (March 28) -
The
newly-formed USMTS Southern Series will spring back into action this weekend
with a doubleheader at the Enid (Okla.) Speedway Park on Friday and
Saturday, March 30-31.
March 27
MEMPHIS, MO (March 27) -
The 2007 racing season at the Pepsi Scotland County
Speedway (Memphis, MO) is set to kick-off this Saturday, March 31st with the Frostbuster special.
March 27
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (March 27, 2007) -
Word was received this week from Marshalltown Speedway promoter Toby Kruse
that Aarons would step on board with both feet, as the 2007 racing season is
less than a week away.
March 27
HAYS, KS (March 27, 2007) -
Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays, KS, has announced their race schedule
for the upcoming season.
March 27
GILMAN CITY, MO. (March 26, 2007) -
Fox Ridge Speedway in Arcadia, Wisconsin is the latest addition to the 2007
WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series schedule.
Winners of the "Fan Favorites" awards at the 2007 34
Raceway Car Show held Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 at Westland Mall
in West Burlington, Iowa were, front row, Colby Springsteen, Morning Sun (J
& J Steel Ideal Ready Mix Late Models), Cale Samburg, Burlington ( Pepsi
Hobby Stocks). Back row, Darin Thye (represented by Bill Ewing for Hy Vee
Stock Cars), Andy Krieger, Burlington ( Miller Lite Modifieds), and Kevin
Hetrick, Gladstone, Ill (Zaiser Fabrication 305 Sprint Cars). Forty two cars
were on display in the two day show. The winners of the "Fan Favorite awards
were announced on Sunday.
Dana Royer/34 Raceway
Greg Skaggs stands with Flagman Ryan Staley in victory
lane after he picked up the win at the Thunderhill Speedway on Sunday, March
25. (Photo credit: Lloyd Collins)
March
26
MAYETTA, Kan. (March 25, 2007) -
For
the last three races, Greg Skaggs could smell victory with the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series. On Sunday he finally got to
taste it.
March
26
Odessa, MO (March 25, 2007) -
“ We were so disappointed about having to postpone last Saturdays USMTS
event and we really want to see some racing on the new Dirt Track so, we
decided to put an race together for this coming Saturday” comments Brad
McDonald, owner at I-70 Speedway.
March
26
NORTON, Kan. (March 25) –
A day later than the scheduled Frost Fest race date, David Murray Jr. packed
up a check for $1,000, along with a spot on the ballot for the Fast Shafts
All-Star Invitational and the early lead in the Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA
Modified Tour.
March
26
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (March 26) –
Aero
Race Wheels is the new sponsor for IMCA’s feature winner decal program this
season.
March
26
CLAY CITY, IN (March 26) -
The UMP Modified WolfPack Challenge Series is proud to announce the schedule
for the upcoming 2007 season. The hunt for the 2007 championship will get
underway with a bang with three consecutive races on three consecutive
nights.
March 26
BURLINGTON, IA - 34 Raceway, Burlington will hold a practice/test day for
all 34 Raceway registered drivers this Saturday, March 31 from 1-4 p.m.
Grandstand admission is free and concessions will be open. A pit pass will
be required for those entering the pits. If rain forces cancellation a
rescheduled date will be announced. Watch the 34 Raceway website at
www.34raceway.com The first race of the 2007 season will be Saturday, April
7 with the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders. Also competing will be the
Modifieds and Hobby Stocks
March
25
ANKENY, Iowa (March 24) –
Karl
Chevrolet returns this season as title sponsor for IMCA’s Northern SportMod
division.
March
25
HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 24) -
Making his first O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
start of the season, Krohn slipped by polesitter Jason Hughes at the drop of
the green flag in
Saturday night's 40-lap main event at the Humboldt (Kan.) Speedway and never
looked back as he captured his first O’Reilly USMTS checkered flag since
Aug. 18, 2004.
March
25
ALTA, Iowa (March 24) –
The
Frost Buster Chassis Challenge special gets the new season started at Buena
Vista Raceway, with four IMCA divisions on the Friday, March 30 program.
March
24
NORTON, KS (March 24)—Due to rain Friday night and more rain forecast
throughout the day Saturday, track officials at Elmwood Park Speedway in
Norton, KS, have postponed the Frost Fest races until Sunday afternoon
(March 25) at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, contact promoters Don & Paula Bolt at (785) 678-2416
or (785) 678-8037.
March
24
ODESSA, Mo. (March 23) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series races scheduled
for Saturday afternoon, March 24, at the I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Mo., have
been canceled
due
to an abundance of rain on Friday night. Officials will attempt to
reschedule the event for a later date.
March
23
VINTON, Iowa (March 23) –
Destroyer Chassis and Jet Racing both add title sponsorships to their credit
this season, in the new regions for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks.
March
23
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (March 23) –
The
creation of two regions for Hobby Stocks adds new contingencies to the
Engine Pro package for IMCA drivers.
March
23
HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 23) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series races scheduled
for Friday, March 23, at the Humboldt Speedway have been rained out. The
event is
postponed until tomorrow night (Saturday, March 24). Hot laps will begin at
7 p.m. with racing at 7:30.
March
23
MOBERLY, MO. (March 23, 2007) - It's just too wet for the dirt track to
allow any vehicles on it at this time. Hope for better luck for next
weekend's Test & Tune, March 31 & April 1. Watch the website of
www.24racewayinmoberly.com or call the track at 660-269-9300 for more
current info where we hope to have "Dirt Track Racing at its Best" at 24
Raceway in Moberly.
March
23
MACOMB, Ill. (March 23, 2007) -
It has been a hectic month of scheduling for the new management of Macomb
Raceway, formerly Macomb Speedway, in Macomb, Illinois.
March
23
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 23, 2007) -
According to 1996 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Lynn Paxton, the
Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, Pennsylvania, is all set to
host the third
annual ‘Eastern Reunion’ for National Sprint Car Hall of Famers next
Saturday afternoon, March 31.
March
22
KNOXVILLE, IA (March 22, 2007) -
Ryan Newman, winner of 12 NASCAR Nextel Cup events, will return to
competition at Knoxville Raceway for the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late
Model Nationals on September 27-29, 2007.
March
22
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (March 22, 2007) -
Bonus money will still be offered in the Climate Seal Insulation Indee Open
Series in 2007, but it will be up-for-grabs in a different format.
March
22
MOBERLY, MO. (March 22, 2007) -
With the current weather and the rain
prediction through this weekend of March 24 & 25, the likelyhood of practice
days at Moberly's 24 Raceway seems doubtful. But as of
this Thursday evening,
the plan is still to be open both days for the Noon to dusk Test 'n Tune.
March
21
INDEPENDENCE, Ia. (March 21, 2007) -
Fans will again have the chance to view the cars of the competitors of
Independence Motor Speedway prior to the start of the weekly on-track
battles.
March
21
DES MOINES, IA (March 21, 2007) –
Twenty year-old Hawkeye hotshoe Michael Annett and his #12 TMC
Transportation-sponsored Ford Fusion team are tuning up for next week’s
debut at the Music City Motorplex.
March
21
LEBANON, MO. (March 21, 2007) -The
Lebanon Midway Speedway is getting ready for the upcoming 2007 season by
holding 2 practice dates.
March
19
OTTUMWA, Ia. -
Photos from the
2007 Quincy Place Mall Car Show Ottumwa, Iowa March 16-18 Photos by Tony
Paris
March
19
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 19) –-
With
four highly successful shows already under their belt for 2007, the stars
and cars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
hit the road again this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 23-25, for
a
“HOT” tripleheader that is sure to draw the Heartland's top dogs of Modified
racing for another weekend of fast action in front of jam-packed
grandstands.
March
19
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (March 19, 2007)
34 Raceway will host its annual car show Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and
25 at Westland Mall in West Burlington, IA.
March 19 |
the inaugural event for the newly-formed USMTS Southern Series. |
March 18
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 18) –
Dave
Trauernicht agreed that some people might have questioned his thinking when
he gave up a guaranteed spot in the IMCA Modified main event at Beatrice
Speedway’s Spring Nationals special.
March 17
Circles of Hope March 17, 2007) -
My
name is Steve Brandt Sr, founder of Circles of Hope, which is a foundation
that helps the children of racing families that have challenging health
issues. We hold fundraisers at various times and places both for the
children and for Circles of Hope.
March 17
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 16) –
Ricky Alvarado will start from the pole in his bid for the first place
trophy and $5,000 top prize in the IMCA Modified main event at Beatrice
Speedway’s Spring Nationals special.
March 17
LEXINGTON, NE. (March 17, 2007) -
Allen Wissmann, promoter for Dawson County
Raceway located in Lexington, Nebraska, has done some things to the schedule
that he feels will make the DCR 2007 racing season memorable and exciting..
March 17
BUCKNER, MO (March 17, 2007) -
The
2007 season is quickly approaching and officials with the O'Reilly MLRA have
finalized another sponsorship agreement for the season with Taylor Cable
Products to be the sponsor of the Super Seven Award.
March 16
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 16) -
Officials from the United States Racing Association (USRA) have announced an
increase in the winner’s share of the purse at headline events for the USRA
Late Models during
the
2007 season. In all there are 12 events that were formerly announced as
$2,000-to-win shows will now carry a $3,000 top prize instead.
March 16
LEBANON, MO. (March 16, 2007) -
There will be free admission to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway for race fans at
the All Class Practice taking place on Saturday, March 24th, beginning at
5PM. No cost for
grandstand admission. Pit Passes will be sold for $20. Concessions will be
available for purchase.
March 16
ALEDO, IL (March 15, 2007) -
Wake up from your racing hibernation, shake off the ice of winter, and join
the Midwest’s best open wheel modified drivers April 1st for the 1st Annual
FROSTBUSTER.
March 16
WARRENSBURG, MO. (March 15, 2007) -
The
ULMA is proud to announce W-K Chevrolet of Sedalia, Missouri, as its title
sponsor season! Everyone with ULMA is extremely grateful to have W-K
Chevrolet on board as a business partner and is looking forward to a long
and prosperous relationship with the entire W-K team.
March 15
MOLINE, IL (March 15, 2007) -
Quad City Raceway is proud to announce a new partnership in 2007 with Fields
of Pizza & More. The East Moline based Fields of Pizza & More is the new the
official pizza of Quad City Raceway.
March 14
DONNELLSON, Iowa (March 14) –
IMCA Sunoco Late Models will join five Friday night programs this season at
Lee County Speedway.
March 13
OTTUMWA, IA (March 13, 2007) -
The 2007 racing season is getting closer and you`ll have a chance to
checkout some of the hottest looking race cars in southeast Iowa and
northern Missouri at the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa, Iowa on Saturday and
Sunday March 17th and 18th.
March 13
CEDAR FALLS, IA (March 13) –
Performance Bodies expands its contingency program with IMCA again this
season, with new awards for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod drivers and
competitors in both regions for Hobby Stocks.
March 13
INDIANAPOLIS (March 13, 2007) –
Tony Stewart Racing, McMahan Ready for Runs in Texas, Mississippi.
March 12
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (March 12) - To better accommodate those planning to
participate in the 2007 Indee Open Series, rules changes have been made in
two series divisions. In the late model division, both the I.M.C.A. Hoosier
and D-55 Hoosier tires will be allowed, however no grinding, grooving or
siping will be allowed. Those using the McCreary EC-2 tires may grind,
groove or sipe their tires. Drivers competing with I.M.C.A. spec motors will
be allowed to run the open carburetor, while all other motors will require
the use of the 390 carburetor. In modifieds, quick change rearends will be
allowed. It will be determined later if a weight penalty will be necessary
for those running the quick changes. For up-to-date rules and schedule
information, please visit the track web site at
www.independencemotorspeedway.com .
March 12
PARK CITY, Kan. (March 12, 2007) –
The
O’Reilly NCRA Modified Series, presented by ICM/Ethanol, celebrates its 10th
anniversary with a 10-race schedule in 2007.
March 12
PARK CITY, Kan. (March 12, 2007) –
The
O’Reilly NCRA, presented by ICM/Ethanol, has announced 16 shows on its late
model series schedule for 2007.
March 12
PARK CITY, Kan. (March 12, 2007) –
A
14-event schedule has been announced by the O’Reilly NCRA Sprint Car Series,
presented by ICM/Ethanol, for the 2007 season.
March 11
LOCKWOOD, Mo. (March 11) –
Kluhsman Racing Components expands its contingency program for IMCA drivers
again this season, adding awards for the new Crate Model class as well as
the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods.
March 11
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 10, 2007) –
A
large crowd of race-hungry fans jammed the grandstands of the Junction Motor
Speedway for Saturday’s 4th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw as the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series staged a thrilling main
event to put the wraps on a memorable weekend doubleheader at the 3/8-mile
clay oval.
March 10
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 10, 2007) –
Contingency awards from Mitchell Machine are new this season for drivers in
the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division.
March 10
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 10, 2007) –
IMCA
Sport Compact drivers will see their first green flag Saturday night, April
14 at Hamilton County Speedway.
March 10
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 9, 2007) –
With
a stout racecar, flawless driving and a little help from lapped traffic, Al
Hejna picked up where he left off in 2006 with a victory in Friday night’s
season opener
for
the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series in the 4th
Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw.
March 9
McCLELLAND, IA. (March 9, 2007) -
JnJ
Fabrication has donated a race ready 1997 Neon to the March of Dimes.
March 9
DAVENPORT, IA (March 9, 2007) -
You're never to old to learn something new or to review what you learned in
the past. For that reason, the members of Speedway Fire-Rescue
(www.speedwayfirerescue.com), an all-volunteer, Quad-Cities-based
organization that has been providing firefighting, rescue and medical
services to speedways, dragstrips, the Quad City Air Show and other venues
for more than three decades, have scheduled their annual Motorsports
Fire-Rescue Training Conference.
March 9
VINTON, IA (March 9, 2007) –
IMCA’s new Late Model director won’t need many introductions when he gets to
the track this season.
March 9
INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2007) –
With the 2007 World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series season firmly underway,
it’s safe to say that Paul McMahan is successfully settling into his
sophomore season with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR).
March 8
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 8) -
It’s been 117 long and cold days since the last checkered flag waved, but
the heat is on and the wait is nearly over for thousands of race fans and
drivers throughout America’s heartland as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified
Touring Series kicks off a thrilling 2007 season with the 4th Annual
Nebraska Spring Thaw at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction,
Neb., this Friday and Saturday, March 9-10.
March 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (March 6, 2007) -
For the first time ever, the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and the Knoxville
Raceway are partnering on a “Weekend of Wheels” car and motorcycle show on
the historic downtown square on Saturday, April 21.
March 6
DES MOINES, IA (March 6, 2007) –
Hawkeye native Michael Annett had a strong performance at the ASA Late Model
Challenge Series’ 2007 season opener.
March 6
ELDON, Mo. (March 6, 2007) -
When the Gundaker family bought Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon Missouri a few
weeks ago, they set out to make it one of the most fan friendly race tracks
in the Midwest.
March 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (March 6, 2007) -
The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation in
Knoxville is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its on-line museum
store at www.sprintcarstuff.com.
March 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (March 6, 2007) -
For the first time ever, the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and the Knoxville
Raceway are partnering on a “Weekend of Wheels” car and motorcycle show on
the historic downtown square on Saturday, April 21.
March 6
DES MOINES, IA (March 6, 2007) –
Hawkeye native Michael Annett had a strong performance at the ASA Late Model
Challenge Series’ 2007 season opener.
March 6
ELDON, Mo. (March 6, 2007) -
When the Gundaker family bought Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon Missouri a few
weeks ago, they set out to make it one of the most fan friendly race tracks
in the Midwest.
March 6
KNOXVILLE, IA (March 6, 2007) -
The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation in
Knoxville is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its on-line museum
store at www.sprintcarstuff.com.
March 5
MARSHALLTOWN, IA. (March, 5, 2007) -
The 2007 Track Champions in the IMCA Hobby Stock, Sport Mod, Stock Car, and
Modifieds will have some more to take home from the awards banquet in 2007.
March 5
MASON
CITY, IA. (March 5, 2007) -
A benefit for Al Oskvig, the track employee injured during a race program
last year at I-35 Speedway, will be held Sunday, March 18 in the All Seasons
Building, at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City.
March 5
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (March 5, 2007) -
With the expected large number of racers in the pit area of the revamped
Fredericktown Raceway this year, the push is now underway to lease parking
spaces in the pit area.
March 5
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 5, 2007) –
The
2007 racing season at Little Rock's I-30 Speedway opens with a bang this
Friday and Saturday night as Coca Cola and Larry Shaw Race Cars present the
Ninth Annual GRT Race Cars Topless Modified Nationals atop the high-banked,
¼-mile clay oval.
March 3
MACOMB, IL (March 3, 2007) -
Fans of auto racing in Western Illinois, Southeast Iowa and Northwest
Missouri have a chance to see a lot of changes at a long time racing
facility in Macomb during the 2007 racing season.
March 3
MLRA (March 3, 2007) -
Officials with the O'Reilly MLRA are excited to announce the addition of
Council Bluff, IA's Midwest Walnut as a major sponsor as they set to embark
on their 19th season of super late model action in the Midwest.
March 3
National
IMCA Points Standings for 2007
March 1
BLOOMFIELD, IA (March 1, 2007) -
Heartland Motorsports would like to welcome
our newest advertiser JnJ Fabrication. JnJ specializes in building front wheel
drive 4 cylinder cars.
March 1
ROCHESTER, Minn. (March 1, 2007) -
It’s been a whirlwind month for Steve Arpin.
March 1
LEBANON, MO. (March 1, 2007) -
The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series Late Models and The Touring MidWest
Fastrak Late Models will meet head to head at the Lebanon Midway Speedway on
Friday
Night Aug 17th in the 1st Annual Rumble In The Ozarks in a $1500 to win and
300 to start Late Model A Feature.
February 28
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Feb. 28) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
announced today that QuickTime Performance Race Parts of Oskaloosa, Iowa,
will return for
a
third straight season as a contingency sponsor of the O’Reilly USMTS for the
2007 racing season.
Work has been continuing on the Fredericktown Raceway in preparation for the
season-opener and re-dedication ceremonies on Friday, March 30th. Pictured
here is the new concrete wall on the front straight of the raceway. Photo by
Jason Brewington
February 26
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (Feb. 26, 2007) -
The Fredericktown Raceway will be the scene of a re-dedication ceremony on
Friday, March 30th, with everyone from the Fredericktown Chamber of Commerce
to the Fredericktown High School ROTC Color Guard being involved.
February 26
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Feb. 26, 2007) -
Dean Brindle of New Zealand won Saturday night’s Pacific Toyota New Zealand
Sprint Car Grand Prix at Willie Kay's Blue Chip Speedway in Mount Maunganui,
North
Island, New Zealand, thus qualifying himself for the Knoxville World
Challenge during the 2007 SuperClean Knoxville Nationals.
February 25
QUINCY, IL. (Feb. 25, 2007) -
The
new owners of Quincy Raceways, Mike Karhoff and Tony Rhinberger have
released the 2007 race schedule for Quincy Raceways.
February 25
McCOOK, NE. (Feb. 25, 2007) -
After several changes to the schedule to compliment schedules of other race
tracks in the area, McCook Speedway promoter Chuck Gray is more than ready
to release his 2007 schedule for the action-sized 3/8-mile dirt track.
February 25
WATERLOO, IA (Feb. 24, 2007) -
Corey Dripps Racing looks to start their 2007 season in the month of April.
Once the team does get on the road, they plan to follow the United States
Modified Touring Series trail.
February 25
DES MOINES, IA (February 24, 2007) –
Michael Annett has eagerly anticipated the start of his sophomore season
since the conclusion of his impressive freshman debut in 2006.
February 25
KNOXVILLE, IA (Feb. 24, 2007) –
Invitation/Entry packets for the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model
Nationals on September 27-29, 2007, including entry forms, 2007 Rule Books,
event format, purse,
schedule and special events information were mailed to the 66 competitors in
the 2006 event on February 15th.
February 25
SOMERSET, Wis. (Feb. 24, 2007) -
Poidinger Motorsports announces the launch of its new website at
www.jaypoidinger.com.
February 24
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 24) --
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
announced today the addition of two more events to the most thrilling
schedule ever for the
nine-year-old series, bringing the total number of O’Reilly USMTS National
Events this season to 60.
February 24
MACOMB, IL (Feb. 24, 2007) -
Any racers current or former that have raced at Macomb Speedway in the past
we are pleased to announce that the track has changed hands and will now be
known as Macomb Raceway.
February 24
CULBERTSON, NE (Feb. 24, 2007) -
Jim Lewis and Culbertson Speedway, L. L. C. have come up with the schedule
for the 2007 racing season for Culbertson Speedway.
February 23
MOBERLY, MO. (Feb. 23, 2007) -
Opening day is set for April 7th with season ticket prices staying the same
at $10 for adults and $5 for kids, ages 6 to 12. Five year olds and under
are free.
February 21
STUART, IA. (Feb. 21, 2007) - Bill Davis Jr, Everett Sather, along with TS
Web Designs, would like to announce the launch of the new Stuart Speedway
site! The new site, available online at
www.stuartspeedway.net
will give you all of the latest schedule information, as well as results and
points for the Stuart Speedway ¼ clay oval.
February 19
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Feb. 19, 2007) -
A full schedule is in store for race fans of Independence Motor Speedway for
the 2007 season. The schedule, which includes 19 nights of weekly racing,
seven Indee Open
Series events and the return of the Deery Brothers Summer Series for
I.M.C.A. Late Models, is set to begin with opening night action on Saturday,
April 21.
February 19
BELLEVILLE, Kan. (Feb. 19) –
IMCA
Modified drivers competing at 30 special events will earn contingency awards
from Belleville Motorsports.
February 19
MALDEN, MO. (Feb. 19, 2007) -
Malden Speedway in Malden , Missouri will host the 1st Annual "Bootheel 200"
on Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th. The huge two-day event
features racing in seven divisions with over 200 laps of feature races on
tap for the weekend.
February 16
DU QUOIN, IL (Feb. 16, 2007) -
The C.A.R.S. Weekly Racing Series is excited to announce that Sunoco Race
Fuels has signed on as an official sponsor for the 2007 C.A.R.S. WRS Season.
February 16
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2007) -
Preparation continues for the re-opening of the Fredericktown Raceway as the
season-opener is now just a few weeks away.
February 16
McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (Feb. 15) -
It
will have been 118 long and cold days since the last checkered flag waved,
but the wait is nearly over for thousands of race fans and drivers
throughout America’s
heartland as the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
is set kick off a thrilling 2007 season with the 4th Annual Nebraska Spring
Thaw at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Friday and
Saturday, March 9-10.
February 16
WARRENSBURG, MO. (Feb. 15, 2007) - The
United Late Model Association drivers are ready to start their inaugural
year of racing and will do so on Saturday, March 31st at Lucas Oil Speedway
in
Wheatland, Missouri, the first night drivers will be eligible to earn points
toward the ULMA championship.
February 16
STORY CITY, IOWA (Feb. 15, 2007) -
Jeremy Grady and the Jeremy Grady Racing team, along with Delph
Communications, are excited to announce the launch of www.jeremygrady.com!
February 15
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 14) -
On
Valentines Day, the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series has something that both racing fans and drivers alike are going to
love.
Quincy Raceway
2007 Track Champions Photo – Left to Right – Robbie Reed Miller Lite IMCA
Modified, Mark Burgtorf Budweiser IMCA Late Model, Steve Carlin Bombers and
Steven Delonjay Hornets
February 13
DUQUOIN, IL (Feb. 13, 2007) -
The Inaugural C.A.R.S. Weekly Racing Series Championship Points Banquet was
held Saturday, February 10 at the Studios Banquet Center in DuQuoin, IL and
the top twenty in points walked away with a total of over $32,500 in cash &
prizes.
February 13
QUINCY, ILL. (Feb. 13, 2007) -
The Scott Family, including Promotor Bob Scott, General Manager Jeff Scott,
their wives, Jan and Sherry honored the competitors at Quincy Raceways for
one last time for the 2006 racing season on Saturday, January 13.
PHOTOS ADDED
February 13
ALLISON, Iowa (Feb. 12, 2007) -
Extra
money is on the line for any USRA B-Mod or USRA Hobby Stock driver finishing
in the top-10 in track points during the 2007 race schedule at the Highway 3
Raceway in Allison, Iowa.
February 11
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Feb. 10) -
Officials from RL Promotions and the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa,
Iowa, have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2007 racing
season at the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster.
February 11
CRESCO, Iowa (Feb. 10) -
Officials from RL Promotions and the Cresco Speedway in ,
Cresco Iowa, have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2007
racing season at the Howard County 4/10-mile high-banked clay oval.
February 10
LEBANON, MO. (Feb. 10, 2007) -
The running of the 2nd annual Fast Factory 50 on April 20th and 21st at the
MidwaySpeedway has been getting alot of talk especially in Central and
SouthWest Missouri recently.
February 10
LEBANON, MO. (Feb. 10, 2007) -
Easter Weekend April 6th&7th will find several Modified drivers looking for
the $6,000 Golden Egg at the Lebanon Midway Speedway with the running of the
3rd Annual Modified Madness.
February 10
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Feb. 10) -
Officials from RL Promotions and the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in
Memphis, Mo., have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2007
racing season at the 4/10-mile semi-banked clay oval.
February 10
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (Feb. 10) -
Officials from RL Promotions and the Mountain Dew Bloomfield Speedway in
Bloomfield, Iowa, have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2007
racing season at the 3/8-mile semi-banked dirt oval.
February 10
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 10, 2007) -
Officials from the United States Racing Association (USRA) have released a
tentative schedule of events for the inaugural season for the USRA Late
Models.
February 10
SEDALIA, MO (Feb. 10, 2007) -
Officials with Missouri's State Fair Speedway and the Missouri State Fair
recently finalized plans to once again close out the 2007 Missouri State
Fair with racing action on Sunday, August 19.
February 10
LANSING, Minn. (Feb. 10, 2007) -
Officials at Chateau Raceway in Lansing, Minn., have announced that they
will sanction their Modified class with the United States Racing Association
in 2007.
February 9
BELLEVILLE, Kan. (Feb. 9) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today
that Belleville Motorsports, Inc. (BMS) has signed on as a contingency
sponsor of the O’Reilly USMTS for the 2007 racing season.
February 7
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 7, 2007) –
This
week is shaping up to be a busy one for Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) World of
Outlaws Sprint Series contingent as driver Paul McMahan and the No. 20 TSR/Bass
Pro
Shops/Eagle team prepare to officially begin their 2007 racing season at
Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla.
February 6
WARRENSBURG, MO. (Feb. 6, 2007) -
Lucas
Oil Speedway has officially become the latest track to adopt the United Late
Model Association (ULMA) rules package for weekly late model racing for the
2007 season.
February 6
LAKE CITY, Fla. (Feb. 4) --
So far, so good for Steve Arpin .After a 21-hour, 1,400-mile haul to Lake
City, Fla., from his residence in
Rochester, Minn., Arpin got his 2007 season off to a perfect start as he
swept both nights of the inaugural North Florida Winternationals at the
North Florida Speedway.
February 6
HOUSTON, Texas (Feb. 6) --
United States Modified Touring Series officials have announced that the
inaugural event for the newly-formed USMTS Southern Series will kick off
with a doubleheader at Enid (Okla.) Speedway Park, March 30-31.
February 5
MENA, Ark. (Feb. 4, 2007) –
IMCA
Sunoco Late Model drivers vying for national and special series honors this
season will be in the running again for contingency awards from Brodix.
February 5
BURLINGTON, Iowa (Feb. 4, 2007) –
The
Deery Brothers Automotive Group returns for a 16th consecutive season as
title sponsor for the IMCA Sunoco Late Model series.
February 5
OTTUMWA, IA. (Feb 4, 2007) -
The 2007 season looks to be one of the most exciting season for the winged
warriors in the 305 sprints class.
February 5
CAMARGO, IL (Feb. 04, 2007) -
The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions are gearing up for the 2007
season opener on Tuesday February 6th at Volusia Speedway Park in
Barberville, FL.
February 2
TAMPA, Fla. (February 2, 2007) –
Levi Jones saved the best for last in the third and final night of O'Reilly
Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless action at East Bay Raceway Park's 31st Annual
Winter Nationals,
leading the final 16 circuits to capture the $10,000 winner's share in
Friday night's 40-lap feature.
February 2
BURLINGTON, IA (Feb. 2, 2007) –
Plans have been finalized with Stuart Motorsports, Inc. and Aledo Raceway
Park to bring Sprint Cars back to the Mercer County Fairgrounds. ARP will
host the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders twice in 2007.
February 2
DES MOINES, IA (February 2, 2007) –
It
was only two years ago that twenty year-old Michael Annett would spend most
of his cold February days on the ice as an accomplished minor league hockey
star.
February 2
STUART, Iowa (Feb. 2, 2007) –
Bill
Davis Jr. made his first trips to Stuart Speedway as a fan and then as a
crew member for his father’s race team. He’ll realize a dream on opening
night, as promoter of the ¼ mile clay track.
February 2
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (Feb. 2, 2007) -
Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar is returning in 2007 as the title sponsor of the
Rookie-of-the-Year award for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series, officials announced recently.
February 2
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (Feb. 2) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today
that KSE Racing Products has renewed their commitment to the drivers of
America's Premier Modified Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2007
season.
February 2
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Feb. 2, 2007) -
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is currently arranging an
exhibition entitled “Salute to the Shooters”, which will honor sprint car
racing photographers, amateur and professional.
February 2
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (Feb. 2, 2007) -
The
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today
that Marsh Racing Wheels has signed on as the Official “Halfway Leader
Award” Sponsor for the 2007 season.
February 2
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (Feb. 2, 2007) -
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 2007 season.
February 1
MARIONVILLE, MO (Feb. 1, 2007) -
Kevin Henson is one of only a few drivers who has NEVER missed a Show-Me
Racin Series event since the series began in 2004.
February 1
GILMAN CITY, MO. (Feb. 1, 2007) -
The WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series has unveiled its
tentative 2007 schedule. This year's "WORLD Tour" consists of 27 race nights
in the Midwestern states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Illinois.
February 1
WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Feb. 1, 2007) -
Eric
Huenefeld will join in as co-announcer and brings in a HUGE level of
excitement! Erics vast knowledge of the Late Model division mixed with his
experience in radio and at the races will be a great plus for fans and
competitiors alike!
February 1
GARDENA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2007) -
Isky
adds Southern SportMods, Hobbies to special events contingency program.
February 1
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2007) –
Indiana's Brady Short thwarted Jesse Hockett's designs on a second O'Reilly
Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless series feature event in as many nights of
wingless Sprint Car action at
East Bay Raceway Park's 31st Annual Winter Nationals, as he battled into the
lead on the seventh round en route to winning Wednesday night's 25-lap
feature.
February 1
MACON, IL. (Jan. 31, 2007) -
Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises have released the preliminary 2007 auto
racing schedule for the Indiana, Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
featuring a schedule of open
wheel and stock car events steeped in tradition on America's one mile
fairground dirt ovals.
January 31
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL (Jan. 31, 2007) -
Dennis Erb and the Dennis Erb Racing team are on the verge of kicking off
their 2007 racing season this week in state of Georgia.
January 31
DONNELLSON, IA (Jan. 31, 2007) -
The 2006 Lee County Speedway hosted its annual awards banquet on Saturday,
January 27, 2007 at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Fort Madison, Iowa. With a
near record setting attendance, the annual banquet honored the 2006 season's
top 10 in points along with some special awards.
January 31
CAMARGO, IL (Jan. 31, 2007) -
The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions has teamed up with the #1 source
for internet broadcasting of live dirt track racing. DIRTVision will provide
fans, media, teams,
promoters, and sponsors access to every O’Reilly All Star Circuit of
Champions sanctioned event in 2007.
January 31
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 31, 2007) –
With the 21st running of the O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals successfully in
the books, fans can place ticket orders for the 22nd Annual Chili Bowl
Nationals beginning on Thursday,
February 1. The 22nd Annual Chili Bowl is set to take place at the Tulsa
Expo Center on January 8-12, 2008.
January 29, 2007
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2007) –
Missouri's Jesse Hockett made a clean sweep of the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits
Tour 'N Topless opening night of action at East Bay Raceway Park's 31st
Annual Winter Nationals by racing to victory lane in Monday night's 25-lap
preliminary feature.
2006 Lee County Speedway (Donnellson, Iowa) Track
Champions at the 2006 Awards Banquet held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at
the Comfort Inn & Suites in Fort Madison, Iowa. Above is 2006 IMCA Stock Car
Lee County Speedway Track Champion - Jeff Mueller of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
More Photos
34 Raceway IMCA Late Models 2006 Top Ten
Front row, Gary Russell, Biggsville, Il (Champion), Jay Johnson, West
Burlington (2nd), Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis (3rd), Jeff Laue, Burlington
(4th), Tom Bowling, Jr., Danville (5th). Back row: Sam Halstead, New London
(6th), Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, il. (7th), Matt Strassheim, Burlington (8th),
Matt Bailey, Quincy, Il. (9th), Tom Goble, Burlington (10th).
More Photos
January 29
MOLINE, ILL. (Jan. 29, 2007) -
The QUAD CITIES RACING CONNECTION has announced the top five finalists for
the QCRC Weedon Award.
January 28
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 28, 2007) –
The racing action will be explosive at East Bay Raceway Park's 31st Annual
Winter Nationals as the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits TNT series kicks off the
second segment of the Fast Lane Apparel Triple Crown Challenge atop the
1/3-mile dirt oval on Monday night.
January 28
NORTON, KS (Jan. 28, 2007) -
Promoters Don & Paula Bolt have announced the 2007 race schedule at Elmwood
Park Speedway in Norton, KS. The season kicks off on Saturday, March 24, at
4:00 p.m. with the
annual Frost Fest, and the 13-race schedule concludes with championship
night on Saturday, August 25.
January 28
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (Jan. 28, 2007) -
On Friday Feb 2 the hottest ticket in town will be at the Ozark Empire
Fairgrounds with Outlaw Sprint Karts, motorcycles and pit bikes.
January 28
ATLANTIC, IA (Jan. 26, 2007) -
The 2006 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series season at the Adams County Speedway
finally has a period at the end of it following the presentation of awards
at the annual Champions Banquet held at the Cass County Community Center in
Atlantic.
January 28
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2007) –
In the ninth edition of East Bay Raceway Park's "King of the 360's"
Nationals, it was only fitting that the driver of the familiar No. 9 car,
Gary Wright, became the first repeat winner in the history of the
prestigious event.
January 27
NORTH PLATTE, NE. (Jan. 27, 2007) -
Riverside Motorsports, headed by Gary Herbst and Tamie Thurn, have finalized
plans for the 2007 season at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte. The
schedule has lots of "Thunder" for not only the regular Saturday nights.
January 27
DuQUOIN, IL (Jan. 27, 2007) -
The Crate American Racing Series (C.A.R.S.) looks to help breath new life in
to the Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, IL for the 2007 season.
January 27
ST. LOUIS, MO (Jan. 27, 2007) -
Forty-five minutes of "Kenny Wallace Uncut" at the St. Louis Auto Racing Fan
Club's 40th Annual Banquet of
Champions on January 20, 2007 provided Montgomery County Speedway B-Modified
champion Craig Roden (and the rest of the room) "memories that will last a
lifetime!"
January 27
E. MOLINE, Ill. (Jan. 27, 2007) –
Officials from Stuart Motorsports, Inc., have announced the launch of a new
website to stimulate communication with fans, drivers and sponsors of the
Quad City Raceway in E. Moline , Ill. On the World Wide Web at
www.quadcityraceway.com.
January 27
January 26
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2007) –
Defending "King of the 360's" Nationals champion Terry McCarl secured a
position in Saturday night's $10,000-to-win Ronald Laney Memorial by making
a late-race move to win Friday
night's 25-lap O'Reilly American Sprint Car Series on Tour preliminary
feature at East Bay Raceway Park's 31st Annual Winter Nationals.
January 26
WARRENSBURG, MO. (Jan. 26, 2007) -
Less
than a week after announcing that Central Missouri Speedway and Valley
Speedway will run their late models under the United Late Model Association
(ULMA)
banner, the association received even more great news from Callaway Raceway
in Fulton, Missouri, in that it will run under the ULMA banner and utilize
ULMA rules for its late models in 2007.
January 26
CAMARGO, IL (Jan. 26, 2007) -
The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions would like to welcome Craig Mintz
as the latest contender for the 2007 Rookie of the Year award with the
series.
January 26
MOBERLY, MO. (Jan. 20, 2006) -
On a winter night in Moberly, Missouri that turned out to have about a
5-inch snowfall in store, a great group of car owners, drivers and fans came
out last Saturday night, January 20th, to
enjoy each other's company after a three and a half month hiatus from
racing.
January 26
OBERLIN, KS (Jan. 26, 2007) -
Hoosier Racing Tires has joined the URSS as an Associate Sponsor for the
2007 Season. Based out of Lakeville, Indiana Hoosier has been at the
forefront of the "Dirt Track Racing" tire technology.
January 26
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 26, 2007) -
A new
era of non-winged sprint car racing will begin next week in Tampa, Fla., as
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) is poised to make its first sprint car start of
the 2007 season.
January 26
TAMPA, Fla.
(Jan. 25, 2007) –
East Bay Raceway Park's Ninth Annual "King of the 360's" Nationals
kicked off Thursday night with three-time and defending O'Reilly
American Sprint Cars on Tour National champion Gary Wright of Hooks, TX,
shunning the notion of retirement by wiring the field in the 25-lap preliminary |
main event. Photo by Lonnie Wheatley |
January 25
CLINTON, MO. (Jan. 25, 2007) -
Being driven by his parents from Springfield, Mo on Saturday, to the
Delozier Building on the square in Clinton, a 10 year old race car driver
will celebrate a dirt track Championship!
January 25
DANVILLE, ILL (Jan. 25, 2007) -
The Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, IL is getting ready for what is
shaping up to be one of, if not the most exciting seasons in track history.
Track promoters Bill and Jean
Nelson worked diligently over the winter to prepare a blockbuster schedule
to entertain the fans of VCS.
January 25
LaSALLE, ILL (Jan. 25, 2007) – A visit to La Salle (Ill.) Speedway on Sun., Sept. 16, has been added to the 360 OTC World of Outlaws Late Model Series schedule, setting up an attractive three-race weekend in the |
Midwest that will commence the tour’s autumn rush for the championship. |
January 25
OVERTON, Neb. (Jan. 24, 2007) -
In an
ongoing effort to improve communications with fans, racers, sponsors and
motorsports enthusiasts alike, accomplished Modified racer Chad Dolan of
Overton, Neb., announces the launch of his team's new official website at
www.dolanmotorsports.com.
January 25
MENOMINEE, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2007) –
Veteran and first year drivers in the IMCA Modified division vie for
contingency awards from Coleman Racing Products again this season.
January 24
EVANSVILLE, IN (Jan. 24, 2006) –
UMP
DIRTcar Racing Modified drivers shared a total of $202,120 in 2006
points-fund cash that was distributed during the circuit’s 23rd annual
awards banquet on Jan. 20 in Springfield, Ill.
January 23
WEBSTER CITY, IA. - (Jan. 23, 2007) -
Al Uhrhammer and Pro-Track Promotions have signed with IMCA to sanction the
IMCA Sport Compact division for the 2007 race season.
January 23
BROWNSTOWN, IL (Jan. 22, 2007) -
The Fayette County Fair Association is pleased to announce that a new
promoter for the Fayette County Speedway has been contracted for the 2007
Fayette County Speedway racing season following a three month search.
January 23
MACON, IL (January 22, 2007) -
Innovation will be prominent when Macon Speedway re-opens under new
ownership on March 31. New to Macon Speedway in 2007 will be the
introduction of C.A.R.S Crate Late Models to the weekly racing program.
January 23
EAGLE, Neb. (Jan. 23) –
Eagle
Raceway adds another IMCA division to its Saturday night race programs for
the second time in as many seasons, with Sport Compacts new to the show
starting in 2007.
January 22
HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 22) --
United States Modified Touring Series officials have announced that the
inaugural event for the newly-formed USMTS Southern Series will kick off
with a doubleheader at the Enid (Okla.) Speedway Park, March 30-31.
January 22
HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 22, 2007) -
Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
have announced the formation of a new Southern Series beginning this season.
Johnny Johnson was honored at the 2006 Season awards
banquet held Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Howard Johnson Inn in Burlington.
Johnson received a trophy with engraving thanking him for his dedication and
contribution to 34 Raceway from Terry and Jenni Hoenig and the 34 Raceway
employees. He was also presented with an engraved stone featuring his
familiar #99 Late Model and the 34 Raceway logo from Jeff and Amy Laue. The
Laue's purchased 34 Raceway from Johnson this past fall. Dana Royer/34
Raceway
January 22
KNOXVILLE, IA (Jan. 22, 2007) -
Twenty-six (26) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning affiliates have
committed to the ninth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the
Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 5.
January 22
FARLEY, IA (Jan. 22, 2007) -
New
procedures for 2007 Chase Guidelines / Lucky Dog at Farley, West Liberty and
Dubuque.
January 22
BURLINGTON, IA (Jan. 20, 2007)
34 Raceway hosted its annual Racing Awards Banquet for the 2006 season at
the Howard Johnson Inn in Burlington Saturday, January 20. The evening
included a meal, awards, presentations and live music.
January 22
SPRINGFIELD, IL – (Jan. 20, 2007) –
Randy
Korte (Late Models) and Dan Hamstra (Modifieds) enjoyed standing in the
spotlight during Saturday night’s 23rd annual UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards
Banquet inside the Springfield Hilton’s Grand Ballroom.
January 21
Warrensburg, MO (Jan. 21, 2007) -
The
United Late Model Association (ULMA), fresh off the heels of its most recent
meeting, received some exciting information from two of the Midwest’s most
well-known and respected racing facilities!
January 21
EVANSVILLE, IN – Jan. 20, 2007 –
The
2007 UMP DIRTcar Summernationals is shaping up to be an unprecedented test
of dirt Late Model men and machines.
January 19
BURLINGTON, IA. (Jan. 19, 2007) –
Five additional points-paying events now appear on the schedule for the
Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders.
January 19
National
IMCA Points Standings for 2007
January 19
VINTON, IA. (Jan. 19, 2007) –
IMCA Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock drivers competing at approved
special events around the country can take points earned at those races back
to their home region this season.
January 18
WEBB CITY, MO. (Jan.18, 2007) -
The
D&D Motorsports team, along with Delph Communications, is pleased to
announce that a new website has been launched dedicated to Dirt Late Model
driver Scott Drake.
January 18
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 18) –
IMCA
Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers will chase new championships this season.
January 18
CAMARGO, IL (Jan. 17, 2007) –
The O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series has appointed John Luckenbill as the
series Competition Director for the 2007 racing season. John, along with
series president Guy Webb, will be in
attendance at the Midwest Speed Expo in Springfield, IL on Saturday Jan.
20th.
January 15
MIDDLETOWN, IA (Jan. 15, 2007)
34 Raceway owners, Jeff and Amy Laue have announced the following upcoming
events prior to the start of the 2007 season at 34 Raceway.
Two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony
Stewart added another Golden Driller trophy to his burgeoning collection at
the O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Photo by Lonnie Wheatley
January 14
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 13, 2007) –
Two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony
Stewart added another Golden Driller trophy to his burgeoning collection of
winner's hardware as he raced to victory lane in Saturday
night's 50-lap
O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals championship feature event at Tulsa Expo
Raceway.
January 13
TULSA, Okla. (January 13, 2007) –
Chili Bowl feature lineups? You want 'em, you got 'em.
O'Reilly's Kevin Greven (far left) is joined by the top
four finishers from Friday night's Oklahoma Dodge Dealers Qualifying feature
at Tulsa Expo Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals,
including (from left) Mat Neely (3rd), Dave Darland (1st), Tony Stewart
(2nd) and Gary Altig (4th).
Photo by: Lonnie Wheatley
January 13
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 12, 2007) –
Dave Darland gunned into the lead at the outset and led all 25 laps to win
Friday night's Oklahoma Dodge Dealers Qualifying feature event at Tulsa Expo
Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
January 12
EVANSVILLE, IN (Jan. 12, 2007) –
As
has become customary, the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) season will get
rolling next month in the Sunshine State.
Indiana's Shane Cottle enjoys victory lane after winning Thursday
night's 25-lap Bass Pro Shops Qualifying feature event at Tulsa Expo
Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
Photo by: Lonnie Wheatley
January 12
TULSA, Okla. (January 11, 2007) –
Indiana's Shane Cottle tracked down his first Chili Bowl "A" Main win by
wiring the field in Thursday night's Bass Pro Shops Qualifying event at
Tulsa Expo Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
Davey Ray enjoys the spoils of victory after topping
Wednesday night's Creek Nation Casino Qualifying feature event at Tulsa Expo
Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
Photo by: Lonnie Wheatley
January 11
TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2007) –
It was a pair of Badgers atop Wednesday night's Creek Nation Casino
Qualifying event at Tulsa Expo Raceway's 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl
Midget Nationals,
with Davey Ray cashing in the biggest stack of chips after outdueling Brad
Kuhn in the 25-lap "A" Main event.
January 10
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2007) –
J&J Steel will recognize the accomplishments of competitors in the Deery
Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models again this season.
Nathan Wood of Keswick Takes Driver of the Year Honors
from
R&L Promotions after three Track Titles and a National Crown.
January 10
KESWICK,IA. (Jan. 10, 2007) -
When
Nathan Wood of Keswick entered the 2006 season he never thought it would
turn out as good as it did.
January 10
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Jan. 10, 2007) –
Brian Stuart grew up watching the Sunday night races at Quad City Speedway,
He’ll be back at the ¼ mile dirt oval in East Moline in an entirely
different capacity this season.
January 10
TULSA, Okla. (January 9, 2007) –
The 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals kicked off in the most
spectacular fashion with Illinois shoe Gary "Bubba" Altig making a dramatic
pass in the final corner to win Tuesday night's Warren CAT Pre-Qualifying
25-lap feature event.
January 9
Smyser Racing Team, along with HeartlandMotorsports.com, would like to
announce the re-launch of (www.smyser-racing.com)!
The new website, which will be filled with the latest news and information
concerning second generation Dirt Late Model driver Chris Smyser and his
race team.
Chris's site will be constantly updated throughout the racing season to keep
fans and sponsors alike up-to-date on the latest happenings.
The Lancaster, Missouri based team would like to invite you to stop by the
website and learn more about the veteran Missouri driver!
January 9
MUSCATINE, IA. (Jan. 9, 2007) -
For the first time, former ‘World 100’ winner Brian Birkhofer will travel to
Tulsa, Oklahoma for this week’s ‘O’Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.’
January 9
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Jan. 9, 2007) -
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its
twelve inductees for 2007.
January 9
URICH, MO (Jan. 9, 2006) -
Grand River Speedway ends it's Fall Racing Series each year by racing on New
Year's Day if at all possible.
January 8
INDEPENDENCE, IA (Jan. 8, 2006) -
The racing community at Independence Motor Speedway is mourning the passing
of race director Dick Frye. Frye died following a short illness on January 4
while spending time with his family in Florida. He was 63.
January 8
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2007) –
The anticipation has mounted for several weeks. Or rather, several months.
The time is here now, as the 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals fires
off with Tuesday night's Warren CAT Pre-Qualifying Event at Tulsa Expo
Raceway.
January 8
ALTA, Iowa (Jan. 8, 2007) –
A
fourth IMCA division will be added to Wednesday night programs this season
at Buena Vista Raceway.
January 8
MOBERLY, MO. (Jan. 8, 2007) -
24 Raceway's Awards Banquet for the 2006 season is set to take place on
Saturday evening, the 20th of January, 2007 at the Moberly Municipal
Auditorium in the south part of downtown Moberly, Missouri at Rollins &
Clark.
January 7
MOLINE, ILL (Jan. 7, 2007) -
Honors to local stock car drivers will be presented at the QUAD CITY DIRT
TRACK AWARDS Saturday, January 13th, 2007. The event will be held at Fargo
Dance and Sports, on 23rd Avenue in Moline.
January 7
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2007) –
Let's face it, work productivity levels have been on the decline all across
the nation in recent weeks as conversation has noticeably switched to the
red-hot topic of "Who will win the 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals
at Tulsa Expo Raceway?"
January 7
DONNELLSON, Ia. (Jan, 07. 2006) - 2006 Lee County Speedway Banquet Moved to
Comfort Inn & Suites, Fort Madison, Iowa. Same date & times: Saturday,
January 27, 2007 Social Hour 5:00; Dinner at 6:00; Awards Ceremony
approximately 7:00 PM; Music & Dancing to follow. Budweiser will still
provide free keg beer and Pepsi will also provide free soda, there will also
be a cash bar for special drinks. Carry in beverages will not be allowed.
Rooms at the Comfort Inn & Suites are available ask for Lee County Speedway
block for a discounted price (319) 372-6800.
January 6
MASON CITY, Iowa (Jan. 6, 2007) -
A
benefit for Al Oskvig, the track employee injured during a race program last
year at I-35 Speedway, will be held Sunday, March 18 in the All Seasons
Building, at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City.
January 5
BURLINGTON, IA (Jan. 5, 2007) –
Eighteen events, including two first-time venues, highlight the tentative
2007 Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders campaign. In all, seven different
venues dot the preliminary schedule as the club embarks on its sixth season.
January 5
LEBANON, MO. (Jan. 5, 2006) -
Officials at the Lebanon Midway Speedway will be moving the 1st annual Larry
Phillips 75 Lap 7500 to win 750 to start Super LateModel Event to Monday
Night July 2nd.
January 5
SHINNSTON, WV (Jan. 5, 2006)-
Josh
‘Kid Rocket’ Richards is preparing for his second trip to the famed Chili
Bowl in Tulsa, OK this coming week.
January 5
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2007) –
Already gearing up for a big 2007 season, it was announced today that Mike
Olrich will take over the reins of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt
presented by Victor Reinz as the series new Regional Director.
January 5
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2007) - It
only makes sense that a series that runs on short tracks would have a
schedule that starts and ends at the same point.
January 4
TULSA, Okla. (January 4, 2007) –
The rookie crop for the 21st Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals just got
tougher, as Iowa's Terry McCarl has thrown his hat into the mix for the
prestigious event, which takes
place Tuesday through Saturday of next week, January 9-13, at the Tulsa Expo
Raceway.
January 4
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 4, 2007) –
The
American Sprint Car Series continues to expand its Regional reach with the
addition of the ASCS Rebel Region in 2007. The Rebel Region brings the total
of ASCS Region to twelve in addition to the O'Reilly ASCoT National series.
January 4
SPRINGFIELD, MO. (Jan. 3, 2007) -
The Ozarks Area Racers Reunion marks its 20Th year this season, as plans are
underway to celebrate on January 6Th at the Shrine Mosque in Springfield,
Mo. The Shrine Mosque is located at 601 St. Louis Street in the downtown
area of the queen city town.
January 3
The Danny Lorton Racing team, along with HeartlandMotorsports.com, would like to announce the re-launch of (www.lortonracing.com )! The new website, which will be filled with the latest news and information concerning Dirt Late Model driver Danny Lorton |
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