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A-verdi Storage Containers and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet Presents a Full Weekly Show Plus Go Nuclear Late Models and Novice Sportsman

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May 31, 2017 in Go Nuclear Late Model Series and Utica-Rome. Closed

VERNON, NY- The month of June at the Utica-Rome Speedway kicks off with another action-packed show of DIRTcar action on Sunday, June 4, when A-Verdi Storage Containers and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet presents the return of the GO Nuclear Late Model Series plus the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Novice Sportsman.

The GO Nuclear Late Model Series will return to the Vernon oval for their annual running of the Gnome Cup, which will pay $1,500 to win which should draw many of the top Late Model teams in the region. This will be the third running of the event which has provided some incredible racing and surprise winners. Charlie Sandercock was the victor in the inaugural event with Aaron Jacobs scoring the upset win in 2015.

In the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Matt Sheppard is again off to a quick start with two wins in the first three events. A talented field of drivers is nipping at his heels, however, as they look to find victory lane. Danny Varin, Pat Ward, Bobby Varin, Tim Fuller, Mike Mahaney, Marc Johnson, Rob Bellinger, Claude Hutchings Jr., Alan Johnson, and many more are part of the field on Sunday nights.

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44th Annual Oxford 250 To Be Broadcasted on MAVTV

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May 31, 2017 in Oxford Plains and PASS North. Closed

NAPLES, ME – One of the nation’s most prestigious Super Late Model races will be making its way to a national television network in 2017. The 44th Annual Oxford 250 will air on a tape-delayed broadcast to race fans nationwide on the MAVTV network.

Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and MAVTV made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon in advance of the August 27 race at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME).

“The Oxford 250 is the biggest single day event in short track racing and we are glad even more people will be able to experience all the excitement and tremendous racing on MAVTV,” said Tom Mayberry, President of the Pro All-Stars Series. “This is a great opportunity to expose PASS and Oxford Plains Speedway to an even wider audience across the country and, as racers, we believe MAVTV provides us with the perfect platform to do just that.”

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One Plott Chasing Points, Other Making Debut at Five Flags

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May 31, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Kyle and Kason Plott have grown up racing together since they first started their careers in the Quarter Midget ranks. Since then, the two brothers have progressed through the racing ranks with older brother Kyle showing the path. On Friday night at Five Flags Speedway (FL), the Plotts will be competing together in the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco for the first time.

The eldest of the two, Kyle, is a full-time competitor in the series while younger brother Kason will be making his Super Late Model debut.

Kason is making the move up from Late Model Stock Cars to Super Late Models and is fortunate to have his brother by his side for a smoother transition.

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Third Annual Billy Clanton Classic

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May 31, 2017 in Senoia Raceway, Tazewell Speedway and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. Closed

Outlaws invade Senoia Raceway for the first time on June 3

CONCORD, N.C.- May 31, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series heads to the state of Georgia for the final time this season for the third annual Billy Clanton Classic at Senoia Raceway on Saturday, June 3. The Outlaws inaugural visit to the 3/8-mile bullring will include 50-laps and $10,025-to-win, in honor of the late Billy Clanton who drove the same number as Series regular Shane Clanton, No. 25

“My father used to go to Senoia every Friday night when we were kids because that track was one of the big deals,” said Shane. “They changed the track to asphalt and both of my brothers were asphalt racers and won a bunch of races down there. Since then they changed the track back to dirt. It’s given me the opportunity to race where my dad and my brothers have and I’ve had a lot of success there.”

Shane has won the past two Billy Clanton Classic events and looks to repeat his success this year when the Outlaws take the Senoia Raceway for the first time.

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Coughlin Ready to Duel with a Monster in Delaware

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May 31, 2017 in Dover and NASCAR CWTS. Closed

DELAWARE, OHIO – Throughout history there have been many tales told about normal men facing off against giant beasts and being victorious. On Friday night (June 2), Cody Coughlin has a chance to write his own tale about the time he faced the Monster and conquered it. That’s when the 21 year-old will take on the Monster Mile of Dover International (DE) Speedway while driving the No. 13 JEGS.com / RIDE TV Toyota Tundra for ThorSport Racing in the Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch Int’l for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

This weekend’s trip to Dover, the capital of Delaware, the first state in the Union, will be Coughlin’s first to the fast, one-mile concrete oval.

“I’ve never been to Dover, but I’ve heard it’s a fun place once you get the hang of it. It seems like a different track for sure, but I’ve done well on the high-banked short tracks like a Winchester. Dover is definitely a faster one, so it’ll take a few laps to get used to it, but I’m up for the challenge.”

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Sixth Annual Ed Laboon Memorial Up Next at PPMS

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May 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Closed

Imperial, PA (May 31) Racing action continues at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 3, as the Sunoco Sportsman division will headline the card for the running of the Sixth Annual Ed Laboon Memorial race. The area’s biggest race of the season for the division will be sanctioned by the Homak Manufacturing Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series. The main event will be 25 laps in distance, and will pay $2017 to the winner. All of the 28 feature starters will earn at least $200, and there are no driver entry fees. There will be group qualifying, heat races, last chance qualifiers, and the Dobs Auto Non Qualifier race. The event will be broadcast live on the internet at www.floracing.com There will be multiple contingency awards, and the Platinum Sponsors for the event are Horhut Tree Experts, West Mifflin Collision, Shannon Motorsports, Northwood Realty, Schwartzmiller Ground Maintenance, Supercuts Whitehall, and Ground Effex Landscaping. The Alternative Power Sources Allegheny Sprint Tour will also visit on this night, and there will be weekly point racing for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models. Also on the card, racing in feature events only, will be the Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Last year’s Ed Laboon Memorial race was won by Todd Weldon over a field of 58 cars. Rusty Martz is a two time winner, winning the event in 2013 and 2015. Curt Bish won in 2014. Jake Simmons won the inaugural event in 2012.

With a large number of Sportsman cars expected, the pit area will open early at 4:00 PMwhen pre-race tech will begin. Hot laps will begin at 6:00, with Sportsman time trials immediately following hot laps. Race teams are urged to arrive early, so they do not miss hot laps or time trials.

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Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Fast Facts

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May 31, 2017 in Belle Isle and Verizon IndyCar Series. Closed

Race weekend: Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4

Track: Raceway at Belle Isle Park, a 2.35-mile, 14-turn temporary street course (clockwise)

Race distance: 70 laps / 164.5 miles (both races)

Entry List: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear (PDF)

Push-to-pass parameters: 150 seconds of total time with a maximum time of 15 seconds per activation. (for each race)

Firestone tire allotment: Eight sets primary, four sets alternate (weekend). Teams must use one new set of primary and alternate tires in each race.

Twitter: @DetroitGP @IndyCar, #DetroitGP, #IndyCar

Event website: http://www.DetroitGP.com

INDYCAR website: www.IndyCar.com

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Christopher and Preece Headline Exit Realty Modified Touring Series Entries at Stafford

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May 31, 2017 in Modified Touring Series and Stafford. Closed

Stafford Springs, CT — The Exit Realty Modified Touring Series will make its Stafford Speedway debut this Friday, June 2nd with a strong contingent of top modified talent lining the roster. Headlining the current entry-list are two of the top modified drivers in the region, Ted Christopher, and 2017 NAPA Spring Sizzler® Champion Ryan Preece.

Ted Christopher, the all-time winningest driver at Stafford with 126 career victories including 104 SK Modified® wins, will pilot his familiar Brady #00 in Friday’s 125 lap feature. Christopher scored his most recent open modified victory behind the wheel of that same car in the June 2016 Stafford Valenti Modified Series 80. During his last time out with the Brady team, Christopher scored a top 5 at the NAPA Spring Sizzler® and was a contender for another victory in the closing laps.

“It’s all different, different drivers you’re racing against and new tires,” explained Christopher. “We know the car goes good but it’s all a matter of how the tires are going to work. We’re bringing the same car back that we won with last year with a spec engine in it and we’ll have pit stops that we can make if the car isn’t handling like we want, so I think we should be pretty good for the race.”

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Hearn Among Drivers Ready for Big Block/Small Block Challenge on Sunday

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May 31, 2017 in Weedsport Speedway. Closed

Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series Joins the Card

WEEDSPORT, NY (May 31, 2017) – After two failed attempts to go racing in mid-May, Weedsport Speedway is ready for its season opener this Sunday, June 4 with the Big Block/Small Block Challenge presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM.

Among the drivers looking to claim the $3,000 top prize on Sunday is Modified legend Brett Hearn.

Hearn, who was fully prepared to take on the Weedsport oval back on May 22 with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, is ready to return this Sunday to Weedsport and claim the winner’s share of the night’s purse.

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I-80 and Knoxville Up Next as USAC National Sprints Aim for the Heartland

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May 30, 2017 in AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car, I-80, Knoxville, USAC and USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car. Closed

Through the mazes of farmland in America’s heartland, racetracks spring up out of the soil as if they were auto racing’s version of the field of dreams.

If you build it, the racers will come. From far and wide and everywhere in-between.

That they will this weekend when the racing heroes of today embark on a journey to Mid-America to showcase what USAC’s brand of racing is all about. No wings. Just ruts, guts and the glory that lies 30 laps ahead.

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Brett Hearn Blasts Field for 2nd Valley Win of 2017

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May 30, 2017 in Lebanon Valley. Closed

Last week, Brett Hearn indicated that he and Madsen Motorsports needed to up their game. They most definitely came to play on Saturday night.

Mike King inherited the pole after Rob Pitcher voluntarily dropped to the rear and led early. However, Andy Bachetti was hot on King’s heels. On lap 5, Bachetti was able to sneak past to take the lead.

At the same time, Hearn was on the move. By the time Bachetti took the lead, Hearn was already up to fifth. From there, it was a methodical move to the front. He dispatched of Brian Berger for fourth. Then it was Eddie Marshall (driving Kolby Schroder’s backup car) who was dropped like a bad habit.
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Greenville USAC Gulf Coast Midget Results

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May 29, 2017 in 281 Speedway, Super Bowl Speedway and USAC Speed2 Gulf Coast Midget Series. Closed

Brewer Tops Speed2 Gulf Coast Feature at Superbowl

Greenville, TX……..Cody Brewer of Choctaw, OK woight”n Saturday night’s 20-lap USAC Speed2 Gulf Coast Midget race at Superbowl Speedway. He trailed Travis Scott for 15 laps, then led the final five for the win over Scott, Kyle Jones, Paul White and Ty Hulsey.

USAC SPEED2 GULF COAST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2017 – Greenville, Texas – Superbowl Raceway

BROWN & MILLER RACING SOLUTIONS FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Travis Scott (#2s Scott), 2. Jeb Sessums (#7M Ramey), 3. James Burke (#31 Burke), 4. Paul White (#1PW White), 5. Kade Taylor (#51 Bailey). NT

KREITZ OVAL TRACK PARTS SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Cody Brewer (#96 Central Motorsports), 2. Kyle Jones (#04 Hefler), 3. Doug McCune (#9u Urbanosky), 4. Ty Hulsey (#4B Long), 5. Justin Gonzales (#7G Carroll). NT

McINTYRE SPEED SHOP FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Cody Brewer, 2. Travis Scott, 3. Kyle Jones, 4. Paul White, 5. Ty Hulsey, 6. Kade Taylor, 7. James Burke, 8. Justin Gonzales, 9. Jeb Sessums, 10. Doug McCune. NT
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Edwards Crowned King, Hanson Makes History at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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May 29, 2017 in Devil's Bowl. Closed

Packed house watches Vermont dirt track opener

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – It’s sometimes better to be lucky than good, but Chad Edwards found out that it’s even better to be both at The Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, May 28. A big crowd got its money’s worth at the action-packed event and saw Edwards survive a rough race to win the “Green Mountain State Clash” for the King of Dirt Series Sportsman Modifieds and Lacey Hanson make history as the first woman in Vermont racing history to win a Sprint Car race. Joey Trudeau and Jason Porter were also in victory lane during the event.

Edwards, of Mayfield, N.Y., was one of a track record 42 Sportsman Modified drivers on hand for the Devil’s Bowl dirt racing season opener, which also kicked off the traveling King of Dirt Series and the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Eastern Region. Aggressive driving and a soft track surface played a factor in the main event, leading to rash of caution flags late in the going, but the racing was competitive throughout the distance.

Cody Bleau of Defreestville, N.Y., led the opening 20 laps from the pole position, collecting $400 in lap leader bonus money in the process. Kenny Tremont Jr. took command at lap 21 and was challenged by Scott Duell and Rocky Warner, and that trio battled in close quarters for several laps.

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2017 POWRi Illinois SPEED Week

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May 29, 2017 in Fairbury American Legion Speedway, Jacksonville, Lincoln Park Speedway, Macon, Macon Speedway, POWRi, POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Car Series, POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League and The Dirt Oval at Route 66. Closed

Belleville, IL – With the Fifth Annual Illinois SPEED Week on the horizon, fans and teams are hoping that Mother Nature plays nicely after a wet start to 2017 throughout the Midwest. Set to be bigger than ever, the Fifth Annual Illinois SPEED Week will host racing from the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, POWRi Lucas Oil Division II Midget League, the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League, and new for 2017, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Car League.

New to the Illinois SPEED Week schedule, the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois will be featured as the opener on Wednesday, May 31st. The Dirt Oval at Route 66 will host the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, POWRi Lucas Oil Division II Midget League, and the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Car League. The only class running all five nights in addition to the National Midgets, the POWRi Lucas Oil Division II Midget League will pay $400 to win and $100 to start, all five nights. After an early season rainout, teams and fans are eager to see POWRi take to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 for the first time.

Thursday, June 1st the three divisions will make a short drive south to Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. Fairbury’s inaugural thriller with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League was in 2016 with Zach Daum taking the checkers, and is set to host the inaugural Sprint Mania in late 2017 with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR East Sprint Car League. FALS will also be televised on MAVTV, tape delayed and aired at a later date. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement regarding the date.
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Burlington USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget Race Results – May 28

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May 29, 2017 in 34 Raceway, Fairbury American Legion Speedway and USAC Speed2 IMRA Midgets. Closed

Taylor Grabs 15-lap IMRA Midget Feature at 34

Burlington, IA……..Adam Taylor of Shorewood, Ill. led all 15 laps to win Sunday night’s USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget race at 34 Raceway. Dillon Morley, Jeremy Hull, Robert Bell and Kurt Mueller rounded out the “top-five” at the checkered flag.

USAC SPEED2 IMRA MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 28, 2017 – Burlington, Iowa – 34 Raceway

HEAT RACE: (8 laps) 1. Chase McDermand (#40 McDermand), 2. Adam Taylor (#7T Taylor), 3. Gedd Ross (#51R Johnson), 4. Dillon Morley (#69x Morley), 5. Jeremy Hull (#24 Hull), 6. Robert Bell (#71 Bell), 7. Kurt Mueller (#83 Mueller), 8. Derek Goble (#55 Goble), 9. Chris Bolander (#2 Zero). NT

FEATURE: (15 laps) 1. Adam Taylor, 2. Dillon Morley, 3. Jeremy Hull, 4. Robert Bell, 5. Kurt Mueller, 6. Derek Goble, 7. Chase McDermand, 8. Gedd Ross, 9. Chris Bolander. NT
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Peoria USAC Southwest Sprint Race Results – May 28

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May 29, 2017 in Arizona Speedway, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Car Championship and USAC Southwest Sprint Cars. Closed

Johnson Grabs “Salute to Indy” Part II at Peoria

Peoria, AZ……..R.J. Johnson of Laveen, Ariz. scored a spectacular victory in Sunday’s “Salute to Indy” Part II USAC Sands Chevrolet Southwest Sprint race at Canyon Speedway Park. He grabbed the lea for the second time from Saturday winner Charles Davis Jr. on lap 28 and led the final three laps to beat Jake Swanson, Tye Mihocko, Michael Curtis and Chris Bonneau as Davis took sixth.

SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 28, 2017 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Salute to Indy”

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Matt Lundy (#2 Yeley), 2. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 3. Brent Yarnal (#29B Yarnal), 4. Dillon Tanner (#92 Tanner), 5. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 6. Asa Kesterson (#18 Kesterson), 7. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James). NT

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Andy Reinbold (#19 Reinbold/Underwood), 2. R.J. Johnson (#51 Martin), 3. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau), 4. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 5. Mike Martin (#98 Lundy), 6. Dalton Gabbard (#77 Gabbard), 7. Cody Batten (#71B Holloway). NT

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Aiuto (#27 Aiuto), 2. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 3. Jake Swanson (#34 Grau), 4. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 5. Dustin Cormany (#4 Price), 6. Cody Sickles (#14 Simington).

FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. R.J. Johnson, 2. Jake Swanson, 3. Tye Mihocko, 4. Michael Curtis, 5. Chris Bonneau, 6. Charles Davis Jr., 7. Matt Lundy, 8. Dustin Cormany, 9. Shon Deskins, 10. Asa Kesterson, 11. Brent Yarnal, 12. Cody Sickes, 13. Cody Batten, 14. Dalton Gabbard, 15. Nick Aiuto, 16. Dillon Tanner, 17. Bruce St. James, 18. Andy Reinbold, 19. Mike Martin, 20. Matt Rossi. NT
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Jonathan Cornell Scores at Double X Speedway with ASCS Warrior Region

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May 29, 2017 in Double X Speedway, Lake Ozark Speedway and Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs. Closed

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (May 28, 2017) Getting his first ASCS sanctioned victory of the 2017 season, Sedalia’s Jonathan Cornell made it career win No. 32 with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps at Double X Speedway in the annual Tribute to Jesse and Daniel.

Going from the outer lane of the front row, Cornell never relinquished the lead during Saturday’s 25 lap A-Feature with the runner-up spot going to Kyle Bellm, who came through the field from the eighth starting spot. Lexington’s Brad Ryun was bronze on the finish. Fourth went to Taylor Walton and fifth to Cody Baker.

Baker would end up in Victory Lane on Saturday night in a special Non-Wing feature event put up by the Hockett family.

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Bubak Bests DCRP Sprints with a Pair of Sellards, Kaup and Munoz also in Victory Lane

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May 29, 2017 in Dodge City Raceway Park. Closed

DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 28, 2017) – Colorado’s Jake Bubak made the most of his first visit of the season to the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval by posting a convincing win in Sunday’s Lewis Automotive Night 20-lap Precise DCRP Sprint Car feature event.

While Bubak got in a good tune-up for the upcoming $3,000-to-win Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, other Sunday night winners included Clay Sellard in IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Angel Munoz in IMCA Stock Cars and Reagan Sellard in IMCA Hobby Stocks as 104 cars filled the pit area.

In the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature, Bubak chased Tyler Knight in the opening rounds before rallying by on the high side of turns three and four to take command on the fifth round.

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Matt Sheppard Scores Career Win #34 Passing Richie Evans on All-time List on the Wild Animal Park/Broedel Energy Night at Utica-Rome Speedway

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May 29, 2017 in Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint and Utica-Rome. Closed

VERNON, NY – Matt Sheppard continues to make history at the Utica-Rome Speedway. The Waterloo, N.Y., made more of it on The Wild Animal Park/Broedel Energy Night. The defending Gates-Cole Auto Insurance DIRTcar Modified champion earned career win #34 on Sunday. The win put him in front of Utica-Rome Speedway legend Riche Evans on the all-time win list. Mike Welch captured the win in the DIRTcar Pro Stock feature and Alan Fink took home DIRTcar Sportsman honors. Danny Varin passed Jason Barney to win the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint A-Main.

The Gates-Cole Auto Insurance 30-lap DIRTcar Modified feature got underway with Jack Miller attacking the lead at the drop of the green flag after starting on the outside of the front row. Miller paced the field for the first handful of laps as Pat Ward moved in line behind him after starting sixth. Ward stayed there until lap five when he went to the high-side of turns three and four to take the lead.

Ward was challenged immediately as he felt pressure from Marc Johnson. Johnson looked low several times as Ward worked the outside of the speedway. Ward kept Johnson at bay with the caution slowing their battle. Mike Maresca slowed in turns three and four with mechanical issues.

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Thunder Road Score is First this Season for Defending PASS North Super Late Model Champion DJ Shaw

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May 28, 2017 in PASS, PASS North and Thunder Road. Closed

Barre, VT – DJ Shaw of Center Conway, New Hampshire nailed down his first Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Model victory of the season down in dominant fashion, leading all but two laps in Sunday’s Mekkelsen Memorial Day Classic at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont.

Shaw, the defending PASS North Super Late Model champion, won his heat race while turning in a lap of 11.571-seconds, unofficially the fastest lap recorded in competition at the newly-paved, 57-year-old, ¼-mile oval track. Shaw’s Precision JLM 60 was also quickest in the main event, a couple of tenths off his heat race at the track temperatures rose.

Barre’s own Nick Sweet, a two-time Late Model ‘King of The Road’ at ‘The Nation’s Site of Excitement,’ provided Shaw’s best challenge, even leading a couple of laps racing side-by-side with Shaw from the outside groove. Sweet’s race ended early with a trip into the Styrofoam-protected barrier off turns three and four.

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Mike Douglas Jr. Cruises to VMRS Victory

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May 28, 2017 in Lee USA and VMRS. Closed

Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH

The Valenti Modified Racing Series made its second appearance of the season when they roared into the Lee USA Speedway for the Hoosier Tire East / New England Race Fuels 50 lap feature on Sat. May 27th.

The event was unique by running heat races of 25 laps in length and topping it off with a 50 lap feature.

From the drop of Tim Bennetts green flag, Douglas Jr. of Auburn, N.H. took the lead from his pole position start and never gave it up, while back in the pack Richard Savary, Anthony Nocella and Les Hinckley III started working their way to the front.

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Rain Halts Midwest Thunder Midgets at Montpelier

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May 28, 2017 in Montpelier Motor Speedway and USAC Speed2 Midwest Thunder Midget Series. Closed

Montpelier, IN……..Saturday night’s USAC Speed2 Midwest Thunder Midget race at Montpelier Motor Speedway was rained out.

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Peoria USAC Southwest Sprint Race Results

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May 28, 2017 in Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Car Championship and USAC Southwest Sprint Cars. Closed

Peoria’s “Salute to Indy” Goes to Davis

Peoria, AZ……..Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye, Ariz. led the final 18 laps of Saturday night’s “Salute to Indy” Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint race at Canyon Speedway Park. He grabbed the lead from Matt Rossi on lap 13 and led the rest of the way to beat R.J. Johnson, Michael Curtis, Rossi and Shon Deskins. The second round of Peoria’s “Salute to Indy” is tonight (Sunday).

SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2017 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Salute to Indy”

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Aiuto (#27 Aiuto), 2. Matt Lundy (#2 Yeley), 3. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi), 4. Dillon Tanner (#92 Tanner), 5. Andy Reinbold (#19 Reinbold/Underwood), 6. Asa Kesterson (#18 Kesterson), 7. Chris Bonneau (#78 Bonneau). NT

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bruce St. James (#7K St. James), 2. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 3. Dalton Gabbard (#77 Gabbard), 4. Cody Batten (#71B Holloway), 5. Brent Yarnal (#29B Yarnal), 6. R.J. Johnson (#51 Martin). NT

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Martin (#98 Lundy), 2. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Massey), 3. Shon Deskins (#20 Deskins), 4. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 5. Dustin Cormany (#4 Price), 6. Cody Sickles (#14 Simington). NT

FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Charles Davis Jr., 2. R.J. Johnson, 3. Michael Curtis, 4. Matt Rossi, 5. Shon Deskins, 6. Mike Martin, 7. Matt Lundy, 8. Nick Aiuto, 9. Dalton Gabbard, 10. Tye Mihocko, 11. Dustin Cormany, 12. Dillon Tanner, 13. Cody Sickles, 14. Brent Yarnal, 15. Cody Batten, 16. Andy Reinbold, 17. Bruce St. James, 18. Asa Kesterson, 19. Chris Bonneau. NT

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Greenville USAC Gulf Coast Midget Results

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May 28, 2017 in 281 Speedway, Super Bowl Speedway and USAC Speed2 Gulf Coast Midget Series. Closed

Brewer Tops “Boyd/Paradise Night” Speed2 Gulf Coast Feature at Superbowl

Greenville, TX……..Cody Brewer of Choctaw, OK woight”n Saturday night’s 20-lap “Boyd/Paradise Night” USAC Speed2 Gulf Coast Midget race at Superbowl Speedway. He trailed Travis Scott for 15 laps, then led the final five for the win over Scott, Kyle Jones, Paul White and Ty Hulsey.

USAC SPEED2 GULF COAST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2017 – Greenville, Texas – Superbowl Raceway- “Boyd/Paradise Night”

BROWN & MILLER RACING SOLUTIONS FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Travis Scott (#2s Scott), 2. Jeb Sessums (#7M Ramey), 3. James Burke (#31 Burke), 4. Paul White (#1PW White), 5. Kade Taylor (#51 Bailey). NT

KREITZ OVAL TRACK PARTS SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Cody Brewer (#96 Central Motorsports), 2. Kyle Jones (#04 Hefler), 3. Doug McCune (#9u Urbanosky), 4. Ty Hulsey (#4B Long), 5. Justin Gonzales (#7G Carroll). NT

McINTYRE SPEED SHOP FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Cody Brewer, 2. Travis Scott, 3. Kyle Jones, 4. Paul White, 5. Ty Hulsey, 6. Kade Taylor, 7. James Burke, 8. Justin Gonzales, 9. Jeb Sessums, 10. Doug McCune. NT
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Perris AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Race Results

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May 28, 2017 in AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship, Perris and USAC. Closed

The Demon Takes the “Salute to Indy” at Perris

Perris, CA……..Damion Gardner of Concord, CA. wn Saturday night’s “Salute to Indy” 30-lap AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Perris Auto Speedway. He trailed Bordy ROa for 10 laps, then led the final 20 for the win over Roa, Jake Swanson, Mike Spencer and Richard Vander Weerd.

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2017 – Perris, California – Perris Auto Speedway – “Salute to Indy”

WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jake Swanson, 92, Sertich-16.573; 2. Damion Gardner, 4, Alexander-16.690; 3. Mike Spencer, 4S, Gansen-16.728; 4. Tommy Malcolm, 5X, Napier-16.868; 5. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.878; 6. Logan Williams, 5, Jory-17.063; 7. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-17.152; 8. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-17.154; 9. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-17.174; 10. Max Adams, 42, Cheney-17.177; 11. Chris Gansen, 4G, Gansen-17.186; 12. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-17.264; 13. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-17.293; 14. Parker Colston, 64, Gore-17.348; 15. Verne Sweeney, 98V, Tracy-17.407; 16. Eddie Tafoya, 51T, Tafoya-17.525; 17. A.J. Bender, 21, Bender-17.578; 18. Kyle Edwards, 39E, Edwards-17.600; 19. Matt McCarthy, 28M, McCarthy-17.705; 20. Jeremy Ellertson, 98, Ellertson-17.871; 21. Randy Waitman, 90, Waitman-NT.

EXTREME MUFFLERS FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Swanson, 2. Malcolm, 3. Adams, 4. J.Vander Weerd, 5. McCarthy, 6. Tafoya, 7. C.Williams. 2:56.84.

BROWN & MILLER RACING SOLUTIONS SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Gardner, 2. R.Vander Weerd, 3. Roa, 4. Bender, 5. Gansen, 6. Colston, 7. Ellertson. NT

CIRCLE TRACK PERFORMANCE / KEIZER ALUMINUM WHEELS THIRD HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Spencer, 2. Faria, 3. Sweeney, 4. A.Williams, 5. L.Williams, 6. Edwards. NT

FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Damion Gardner, 2. Brody Roa, 3. Jake Swanson, 4. Mike Spencer, 5. Richard Vander Weerd, 6. Danny Faria Jr., 7. Austin Williams, 8. Cody Williams, 9. Logan Williams, 10. Jace Vander Weerd, 11. A.J. Bender, 12. Matt McCarthy, 13. Chris Gansen, 14. Kyle Edwards, 15. Verne Sweeney, 16. Eddie Tafoya, 17. Max Adams, 18. Parker Colston, 19. Jeremy Ellertson, 20. Tommy Malcolm. NT
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“What They’re Saying” from the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500

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May 28, 2017 in Indianapolis and Verizon IndyCar Series. Closed

SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet): “It wasn’t the finish we wanted today for the Menards Chevrolet team. But for the big picture, it was a decent day. We’re still in that top group in points as we head to Detroit. That’s a place that suits us pretty well. The (Indianapolis) 500 remains a goal and we’ll take another shot at it next year.”

JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 2 hum by Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet): “It was an OK day. We just got caught up in that wreck there at the end. That hurt us. When we were up front we were good. We seemed to keep racing ourselves toward the front of the field. Then we would just get dropped back by a couple of issues. If we would have been up front the whole time, I think we could have finished in the top five. We performed really well today, things just didn’t go out way.”

HELIO CASTRONEVES (No. 3 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet): “The Shell Fuel Rewards Chevy team almost got it done today. It was so close. We’ve got to keep going. I take my hat off to Takuma (Sato) for having a strong car today. He really seemed to be getting better as the race went along. I say, ‘great job’ to my guys. They worked their tails off. We saw it all today. We were in the back and we led some laps. We avoided disaster and we almost got number four.”

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Sato Becomes First Japanese Winner of Indy 500 in Thrilling Finish

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May 28, 2017 in Belle Isle, Indianapolis and Verizon IndyCar Series. Closed

INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 28, 2017) – Many wondered if an experienced Formula One driver competing for Andretti Autosport could win the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. It happened, just not by the one some expected.

Takuma Sato capped off another thrilling Indianapolis 500 that featured a record number of drivers leading the race. The driver of the No. 26 Andretti Autosport Honda edged three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves to the finish line by 0.2011 of a second to become the first Japanese winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

101st INDIANAPOLIS 500: Box score

Sato passed Castroneves for the lead on Lap 195 – the last of 35 lead changes in the 200-lap race on the historic 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and the seventh straight year that the decisive pass for the Indy 500 lead occurred in the last six laps. Sato held off aggressive charges from Castroneves, the driver of the No. 3 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, in the sixth-closest finish in Indy 500 history.

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Canton USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget Results

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May 28, 2017 in 34 Raceway, Spoon River Speedway and USAC Speed2 IMRA Midgets. Closed

Ross Wins IMRA Midget Race at Spoon River

Canton, IL……..Gedd Ross of Macomb, Ill. won Saturday night’s “Autism Awareness Night” 20-lap USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget race at Spoon River Speedway. Ross grabbed the lead on lap 13 and led the rest of the way to beat Tyson Hart, Mitchell Davis, Dillon Morley and Chase McDermand. Adam Taylor led the first 12 laps.

USAC SPEED2 IMRA MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2017 – Canton, Illinois – Spoon River Speedway – “Autism Awareness Night”

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Adam Taylor (#7T Taylor), 2. Jeremy Hull (#24 Hull), 3. Dave Baugh (#7B Baugh), 4. Johnny Murdock (#0 Zero), 5. Gedd Ross (#51R Johnson), 6. Jim Picardi (#15s Morgan). NT

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chase McDermand (#40 McDermand), 2. Broc Hunnell (#F5 Hunnell), 3. Dillon Morley (#69x Morley), 4. Mitchell Davis (#7x Mahan), 5. Shane Morgan (#15m Morgan), 6. Ryan Mangold (#47 Mangold). NT

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tyson Hart (#69 Trone), 2. Andy Baugh (#37 Raymond), 3. Kurt Mueller (#83 Mueller), 4. Jake Sollenberger (#5 Utsinger), 5. Beau Burnett (#1 Burnett), 6. 6. Tyler Roth (#2 Roth). NT

FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Gedd Ross, 2. Tyson Hart, 3. Mitchell Davis, 4. Dillon Morley, 5. Chase McDermand, 6. Adam Taylor, 7. Andy Baugh, 8. Jeremy Hull, 9. Shane Morgan, 10. Broc Hunnell, 11. Jake Sollenberger, 12. Dave Baugh. 13, Tyler Roth, 14. Kurt Mueller, 15. Jim Picardi, 16. Beau Burnett, 17. Ryan Mangold. NT

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Mike Douglas Jr Goes Home To Win His First VMRS Race

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May 28, 2017 in Lee USA and VMRS. Closed

Lee, NH. — It took over 15 years to win his second race at what he calls his ‘home’ race track, but Auburn New Hampshire’s Mike Douglas Jr. finally put it all together Saturday afternoon May 27 and won his first Valenti Modified Racing Series event at Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH.

Douglas first trip to victory lane was in the tracks Hobby Stock division in 2003.

Saturday’s race was a special holiday weekend presentation by the Lee track with qualifying heat race winners receiving $500 to win and $3,000 was awarded to the winner.
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Therrien Stands Tall in Dominating Memorial Day Classic Win

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May 28, 2017 in PASS, PASS North and Thunder Road. Closed

Barre, Vt. –- Hinesburg’s Bobby Therrien took the lead early and never looked back en route to capturing the 55th Memorial Day Classic presented by Mekkelsen RV Sales & Rental at Barre’s Thunder Road on Sunday, May 28. It was the first Thunder Road Late Model victory for the multi-time American-Canadian Tour (ACT) winner.

After previously winning his heat, Therrien sliced through the field from the 10th starting position, grabbing the top spot from pole sitter Brooks Clark on a lap-16 restart. The former Flying Tiger champion held off a host of challengers during a series of yellows, then walked away from the field during an extended green flag run following a competition caution on lap 60.

However, second-place runner Phil Scott blew a tire and smacked the front stretch wall with three laps to go, setting up a sprint to the finish. Therrien held on for the final laps to take the win.

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