Auto Racing Forum | Big West Racing Forum - Front Page News http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/ Big West Racing news and editorials. (Maximum attached image size is 240x240 pixels). en Thu, 17 May 2012 11:51:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Auto Racing Forum | Big West Racing Forum - Front Page News http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/ <![CDATA[USAC West 360s: LARSON WINS TULARE'S WINGLESS FARIA MEMORIAL FROM 20TH]]> http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31810&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:51:29 GMT By Lance Jennings TULARE, CA - MAY 14, 2012... In one of the most spectacular drives in the history of the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series,... By Lance Jennings

TULARE, CA - MAY 14, 2012... In one of the most spectacular drives in the history of the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, Elk Grove's Kyle Larson won the Faria Memorial from the twentieth starting spot. The $1,500 victory at Steve Faria's Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway was Larson's second triumph in as many nights, but there is more to this story.

After sweeping the previous night's action in Keith Ford's #72 King Racing Products / A&A Precision Machine Ellis, Larson was involved in a heat race tangle and flipped his machine. The Ford Motorsports team found that Kyle's coil-over mount suffered heavy damage and the young driver would take over the team car, piloted by Ronnie Gardner. Gardner, who subbing this night for Ryan Bernal, vacated the #73 torsion-bar Spike and Larson would start at the rear of the sixteen car semi-main. Now in an unfamiliar car, Kyle had managed his way to fourth in seven laps before the event was called for time.

With an eight drawn for the inversion, Chris Ennis and Matt Mitchell shared the front row of the twenty-two car feature. At the drop of the green, it was Mitchell that took command from his outside line before Ennis, Danny Faria Jr., and Markus Niemela tangled in turn one. The three drivers were able to restart at the back and Peter Murphy inherited the pole position.

On the restart, Murphy took the lead down the front chute before Mitchell executed a "slide job" in the first turn. Murphy held second and Bud Kaeding streaked past Rusty Carlile for third heading into turn three. Last year's champion Richard Vander Weerd dropped Carlile to fifth before reaching the flag stand and completing the first lap. Kaeding and Vander Weerd slid past Murphy in the next corners to claim second and third as Kyle Larson was already up to eleventh.

By the ninth lap, Mitchell reached slower traffic with Kaeding and Vander Weerd close behind. Kaeding applied pressure to Mitchell for the lead as Vander Weerd looked for an opening from third. Murphy still held fourth and Larson was closing fast in fifth. With lapped traffic racing side by side, the battle up front was intense and Mitchell held command.

After a yellow flag on lap nineteen bunched the field in a single file restart, it was Mitchell up front followed by Kaeding, Larson, and Vander Weerd. Kaeding shot to the lead down the back straight and Mitchell fired back. Kaeding was too strong and looked for his third win of the year. Heading into turn one, Larson threw a successful "slide job" on Mitchell for second and gave chase after the leader.

With five laps to go, Larson had reeled in Kaeding and threw a turn three "slide job" for the top spot. The move worked and after brief contact, Kyle marched away from the field. At the checkered flags, Kyle Larson claimed the victory, followed by Bud Kaeding, Jace Vander Weerd, Matt Mitchell, and Jace Vander Weerd, who started nineteenth.

Before scoring the dramatic 30-lap main event win, Kyle Larson qualified sixth and placed eighth in his heat race. Switching to Keith Ford's #73 King Racing Products / A&A Precision Machine Spike, the Eldora 4 Crown Winner was fourth in the semi-main and earned the feature's Kaeding Performance / Ringers Gloves "Hard Charger / Best Passing Job" honors with a twentieth to first place run. In two nights of action, Larson is currently fourteenth in the point standings.

Campbell's Bud Kaeding raced Junior Bowman's #29 Buster & Ziggy Enterprises / Kaeding Performance Bullet to second after starting eighth. The 3-time USAC Silver Crown Champion was second fast in time trials and won the Saldana Racing Products / Keizer Wheels Heat Race #2. Kaeding was strong in the main event and led laps twenty to twenty-five before falling to Larson. Heading into Hanford on June 9th, Bud holds a commanding fifty-one point advantage over the competition.

For the second night in a row, Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia finished third and earned the night's LRB Inc. Race Products Award for his efforts. Driving the family owned #10 Vander Weerd Construction / Battery Worx Maxim, Richard was third quick on the night and placed second in his heat race. The defending series champion was in striking distance of the lead and is currently sixth in the point chase.

Yorba Linda's Matt Mitchell scored fourth in the 30-lap Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. Piloting Steve Watt's #18 Christian Stover Foundation / SWE Maxim, Mitchell timed in ninth fast and won the Extreme Mufflers Heat Race #1. The former USAC Western Midget Series Rookie of the Year led the first nineteen laps of the feature and is second in points heading to Hanford.

Visalia's Jace Vander Weerd drove the family owned #88 Vander Weerd Construction / Battery Worx Maxim to fifth from the back. The 2010 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year qualified twelfth and flipped in his heat race, scoring an eighth place finish. Vander Weerd regrouped and took third in the shortened semi-main. As this writing goes to press, Jace is sixteenth in the standings.

In his second career non-winged start, D.J. Netto of Hanford earned the Sander Engineering / Rod End Supply Fast Time Award over the thirty-three car field. Driving the family owned #7N Netto Ag Inc. / Van De Pol Enterprises KB, D.J. was fifth in his heat race, second in the semi-main, and eighteenth in the feature. Netto currently sits twenty-seventh in USAC West Coast 360 points.

Tipton's "Hollywood" Danny Faria Jr. won the night's 10-lap DJ Safety Heat Race #3. Piloting his 17V Johnston Calf Pens / Buster & Ziggy Enterprises Bullet, Faria was seventh quick on the night and finished nineteenth in the main event. "Hollywood" is fourth in point standings as the series will be idle until June 9th.

Austin Liggett of Tracy won the shortened Competition Suspension Inc. / Diversified Machine Inc. Semi-Main. Driving the family owned #83 Excel Environmental Services / Home Connections Inc. Maxim, Austin was eleventh fast on the night and sixth in his heat race. The Wingless Spec Sprint graduate scored eleventh in the main event and is seventeenth in points.

The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series will return to action on Saturday, June 9th, at Scott Woodhouse's Kings Speedway in Hanford. Located on the Kings County Fairgrounds at 801 South 10th Avenue, more event information can be found at www.kingsspeedway.net or calling (559) 584-RACE (7223).

The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series would like to thank Southwest Contractors, Hoosier Tire, Amsoil, ButlerBuilt, Competition Suspension Inc., Cory Kruseman's Sprint Car & Midget Driving School, Crow Enterprizes, DJ Safety, Diversified Machine Inc., Extreme Mufflers, Hilborn Fuel Injection, Hinchman-Indy Racing Uniforms, Integra Shocks, Kaeding Performance, Keizer Wheels, LRB Inc. Race Products, ParkerStore of Phoenix, Ringers Gloves, Rod End Supply, SBI Fuel Systems, Saferacer.com, Saldana Racing Products, Sander Engineering, and Weld Racing for their support.

For more information on the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, please visit westcoastsprintcars.com, usacracing.com, racesantamariaspeedway.com, or follow the series on facebook.
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USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT RACE RESULTS:
May 12, 2012 - Tulare, California - Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - "Chris & Brian Faria Memorial"

SANDER ENGINEERING / ROD END SUPPLY TIME TRIALS:
1. D.J. Netto, 7N, Netto-16.101; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.236; 3. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.267; 4. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.320; 5. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.386; 6. Kyle Larson, 72, Ford-16.390; 7. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.415; 8. Peter Murphy, 11, Iturriria-16.484; 9. Matt Mitchell, 18, Watt-16.491; 10. Chris Ennis, 86, Ennis-16.492; 11. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-16.569; 12. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.588; 13. Justyne Hamblin, 8, JH-16.601; 14. Bobby Bender, 12, Bender-16.608; 15. Ronnie Gardner, 73, Ford-16.655; 16. Ricky Kirkbride, 87, Van Meter-16.668; 17. Austin DeBlauw, 65, DeBlauw-16.681; 18. Kevin Barnes, 36B, Barnes-16.738; 19. Marty Hawkins, 3M, Hawkins-16.785; 20. Kolby Araki, 30K, Araki-16.803; 21. Steve Conrad, 56, Swaim-16.825; 22. Chris Gansen, 4G, Gansen-16.935; 23. Tyler Dolacki, 18X, Dolacki-16.952; 24. Danny Sheridan, 18K, Kittle-17.027; 25. Matt Day, 97, Day-17.067; 26. Adam Frith-Smith, 62, Frith-Smith-17.123; 27. Jonathan Logan, 32, Evett/Logan-17.145; 28. Austin Smith, 14, Springstead-17.147; 29. Jared Little, 25, Little-17.235; 30. Kyle Smith, 51T, Smith-17.454; 31. Burt Foland Jr., 4, Foland-17.589; 32. Don Gansen, 7G, Gansen-17.913; 33. Ray Knight, 6K, Knight-17.972.

EXTREME MUFFLERS HEAT RACE 1: (10 laps)
1. Matt Mitchell, 2. Justyne Hamblin, 3. Steve Conrad, 4. Rusty Carlile, 5. D.J. Netto, 6. Austin DeBlauw, 7. Jared Little, 8. Matt Day, 9. Ray Knight. NT

SALDANA RACING PRODUCTS / KEIZER WHEELS HEAT RACE 2: (10 laps)
1. Bud Kaeding, 2. Kevin Barnes, 3. Chris Gansen, 4. Chris Ennis, 5. Kyle Smith, 6. Adam Frith-Smith, 7. Bobby Bender, 8. Kyle Larson. NT

DJ SAFETY HEAT RACE 3: (10 laps)
1. Danny Faria Jr., 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 3. Jonathan Logan, 4. Marty Hawkins, 5. Tyler Dolacki, 6. Austin Liggett, 7. Ronnie Gardner, 8. Burt Foland Jr. NT

SBI FUEL SYSTEMS / INTEGRA RACING SHOCKS HEAT RACE 4: (10 laps)
1. Markus Niemela, 2. Peter Murphy, 3. Danny Sheridan, 4. Ricky Kirkbride, 5. Don Gansen, 6. Austin Smith, 7. Kolby Araki, 8. Jace Vander Weerd. NT

COMPETITION SUSPENSION INC. / DIVERSIFIED MACHINE INC. SEMI-MAIN: (7 laps)
1. Austin Liggett, 2. D.J. Netto, 3. Jace Vander Weerd, 4. Kyle Larson (#73), 5. Don Gansen, 6. Tyler Dolacki, 7. Jared Little, 8. Austin DeBlauw, 9. Kyle Smith, 10. Burt Foland Jr., 11. Matt Day, 12. Ray Knight, 13. Bobby Bender, 14. Austin Smith, 15. Adam Frith-Smith. NT

FEATURE: (30 laps - With Starting Positions)
1. Kyle Larson (#73 - 20th), 2. Bud Kaeding (8th), 3. Richard Vander Weerd (7th), 4. Matt Mitchell (2nd), 5. Jace Vander Weerd (19th), 6. Rusty Carlile (5th), 7. Marty Hawkins (14th), 8. Ricky Kirkbride (12th), 9. Austin Liggett (10th), 10. Don Gansen (21st), 11. Markus Niemela (6th), 12. Chris Ennis (1st), 13. Tyler Dolacki (22nd), 14. Chris Gansen (16th), 15. Steve Conrad (15th), 16. Jonathan Logan (18th), 17. Kevin Barnes (13th), 18. D.J. Netto (9th), 19. Danny Faria Jr. (4th), 20. Danny Sheridan (17th), 21. Justyne Hamblin (11th), 22. Peter Murphy (3rd). NT
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**Kyle Larson flipped during the second heat.
**Jace Vander Weerd flipped during the fourth heat.
**Austin Smith flipped during the semi.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-19 Matt Mitchell, Laps 20-25 Bud Kaeding, Laps 26-30 Kyle Larson.
KAEDING PERFORMANCE / RINGERS GLOVES HARD CHARGER: Kyle Larson (20th to 1st)
LRB INC. RACE PRODUCTS AWARD: Richard Vander Weerd

NEW USAC WEST COAST SPRINT STANDINGS:
1. Bud Kaeding 317; 2. Matt Mitchell 266; 3. Markus Niemela 265; 4. Danny Faria Jr. 251; 5. Ryan Bernal 234; 6. Richard Vander Weerd 224; 7. Rusty Carlile 181; 8. Steve Conrad 171; 9. Ricky Kirkbride 163; 10. Danny Sheridan 156; 11. Kevin Barnes 153; 12. Chris Ennis 152; 13. Justyne Hamblin 149; 14. Kyle Larson 135; 15. Chris Gansen 130; 16. Jace Vander Weerd 130; 17. Austin Liggett 108; 18. Marty Hawkins 108; 19. Don Gansen 103; 20. Peter Murphy 92.

2012 USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE
DATE - TRACK - LOCATION
June 9: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA
June 23: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (Bud Stanfield Memorial)
July 7: *Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (War At The Shore / Doug Fort Memorial)
July 14: Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - Tulare, CA (John Anthony Sharp Memorial)
August 4: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Jim Evett Memorial)
September 8: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Jim Turner Memorial)
September 22: *Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ (Brawl For It All / Non-Points)
September 29: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (Billet Cup / John Jewett Memorial / Non-Points)
October 13: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Cotton Classic)
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event With ASCS Canyon Region Sprints.
This schedule is subject to change.

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#72 Kyle Larson. Photo by Lance Jennings.
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]]> Front Page News webby http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31810 NASCAR: Busch hit with $50,000 fine and probation http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31806&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:51:45 GMT NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his... NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his actions during the May 12 race at Darlington Raceway.

Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; reckless driving on pit road during the race; involved in an altercation with another competitor after the completion of the race) of the 2012 NASCAR Rule Book.

Craig Strickler, a crew member for the #51 team, has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; interfering with a member of the broadcast media).

Tony Gibson, crew chief for the #39 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, has been placed on NASCAR probation until June 27 for violating Section 12-1 and Sections 12-4G and 9-4A (Crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members).

Andrew Rueger, a crew member for the #39 team, has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until June 27 for violating Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; failure to comply with a directive from a NASCAR official). Both of these violations occurred post-race.(NASCAR/jayski)(5-15-2012)

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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31806 NASCAR: TV Race Schedule May 17 -20 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31805&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:18:53 GMT Time listed is EASTERN STANDARD:


Thursday, May 17, 2012


3:00pm-4:00pm (5/5)
NASCAR K&N Pro Series Stockton SPEED

8:00pm-10:30pm
Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Charlotte SPEED


Friday, May 18, 2012


10:30am-12:00pm (L)
Camping World Truck Series Final Practice Charlotte SPEED

12:00pm-1:30pm (L)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Final Showdown Practice
Charlotte SPEED

1:30pm-3:00pm (L)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Final All-Star Practice Charlotte SPEED

4:00pm-5:00pm (L)
Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Charlotte SPEED

5:00pm-6:00pm (L)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown Qualifying Charlotte SPEED

6:00pm-7:00pm (L)
NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Qualifying Charlotte SPEED

7:30pm-8:00pm (L) -Pre-Race
8:00pm-10:30pm (L) -Race
Camping World Truck
Charlotte
SPEED

Saturday, May 19, 2012


12:00am-12:30am (R) -Pre-Race
12:30am-3:00am (R) -Race
Camping World Truck
Charlotte
SPEED

3:00am-4:00am (R)
NASCAR K&N Pro Series Stockton SPEED

11:00am-2:30pm (L)
4:30pm-6:30pm (L)
IndyCar Pole Day
Indianapolis
NBCSN

12:00pm-2:30pm (R)
Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Charlotte SPEED


7:00pm-7:30pm (L) -Pre-Race
7:30pm-9:00pm (L) -Showdown
9:00pm-11:00pm (L) -All-Star Race NASCAR Sprint Cup
Charlotte
SPEED

Sunday, May 20, 2012

12:00am-4:00am (R)
NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race
Charlotte
SPEED

12:00pm-6:30pm (L)
IndyCar Bump Day
Indianapolis
NBCSN

1:30pm-2:00pm (L) -Pre-Race
2:00pm-5:00pm (L) -Race Nationwide Series
Iowa
ESPN

5:00pm-7:00pm (SD)
ARCA Racing Series
Toledo
SPEED
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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31805 URSS: Rebels return to Dawson County Speedway http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31804&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 23:05:50 GMT OBERLIN — If drivers in the United Rebel Sprint Series are needing a speed rush, they need look no further than the dirt track in Lexington, Neb. And... OBERLIN — If drivers in the United Rebel Sprint Series are needing a speed rush, they need look no further than the dirt track in Lexington, Neb. And this Sunday, the dirt oval at Dawson County Speedway will feature the return of the Rebels.

“It's just a big, fast track,” said driver Zach Blurton. “It's all about staying straight and not losing momentum. You just have to stay on the gas.”

Sunday's race will be the third one this season for the URSS. Jason Martin won the opener at Beaver County Raceway in Beaver, Okla., in April, while Jeff Radcliffe won the second day of the Cow Chip Spring Nationals event and took home $1,500.

Blurton battled engine issues at the season-opener, but the Jetmore driver said he expects that to all be fixed by this weekend. “It's going to be good to get back going with the URSS again,” he said.

The URSS last raced at Dawson County Speedway on Aug. 14. Darren Berry took home the win that night. Berry expects to compete Sunday, unless his wife goes into labor with their child. “I should hopefully get back up there and hopefully have a good run,” he said. “We've been running good the rest of the year.” Berry, much like Blurton, said he expects the race to be fast-paced. “It's pretty smooth and fast,” he said about the track. “It's got a little bank to it, but not too big. You should be able to flat-foot it around there.”

Lexington has played host to 10 URSS races since 2007, with Smokey Fairbank winning the inaugural race. The track hosted the Rebels twice last year, with C.J. Johnson taking home the win May 22, followed by Berry on Aug. 14.

Blurton is hoping the weekend is a slingshot into the remainder of the season, and perhaps a good start at a run at a possible URSS national title. “The last few years I've been trying to get used to the car and drivers and how we race,” he said. “Now I feel I have better experience for this year.”

Radcliffe and Johnson are tied with 292 points each in the national title standings after two events, while defending champ Ray Seemann is second with 284.

For more information about the United Rebel Sprint Series, visit www.unitedrebelsprintseries.com. or listen to all the action live on www.racinboys.com ]]> Front Page News webby http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31804 <![CDATA[NASCAR: Iowa Speedway: NASCAR K&N Pro Series Entry List]]> http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31802&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 03:16:05 GMT Iowa Speedway: NASCAR K&N Pro Series Entry List

"East meets West in a combined series showdown at Iowa Speedway!"

Race Day: Saturday May 19, 2012

CAR DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM OWNER CREW CHIEF
1 Sergio Pena, Winchester, Va. NASCAR Technical Institute/UTI Toyota Shigeaki Hattori Matt Goslant
2 Ryan Gifford, Winchester, Tenn. Universal Technical Institute/NTI Toyota Max Siegel Dennis Connor
03 Dylan Kwasniewski, Las Vegas, Nev. Rockstar/Royal Purple Ford Gene Price Jeff Jefferson
4 Bryan Ortiz, Bayamon, Puerto Rico * Toyota Racing Development Toyota Max Siegel Mardy Lindley
5 Dylan Hutchison, Fair Oaks, Calif. * Bay Bio Diesel Chevrolet Charlie Silva Tom Wicks
6 Derek Thorn, Lakeport, Calif. Sunrise Ford/Lucas Oil/Eibach Ford Bob Bruncati Bill Sedgwicki
07 Corey LaJoie, Concord, N.C. Sims Metal Management Ford Randy LaJoie Ron Otto
7 Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, Mass. Grimm Construction Chevrolet Rob Grimm Rollie Lachance
8 Jorge Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico * Rev Racing Toyota Max Siegel Mark Green
9 Chase Elliott, Dawsonville, Ga. Aaron's/HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Bill Elliott Lance McGrew
10 Ryan Blaney, High Point, N.C. * SealWrap/Heavy Duty Toyota Dave Blaney Trent Owens
11 Brett Moffitt, Grimes, Iowa Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota Shigeaki Hattori Dave McCarty
12 Jorge Contreras, Jr., Naucalpan, Mexico * Grupo Cedva/Champion Racing Oil Dodge Lori Williams Jerry Babb
14 Daniel Suarez, Monterrey, Mexico Telcel/Finsa/Roca Aero Toyota Geraldo Rodrigues Coleman Pressley
15 Jack Sellers, Sacramento, Calif. Bay Bio Diesel Chevrolet Jack Sellers Tony Caputo
16 Duarte Ferreira, Luanda, Angola * LS Sports/Sonangol Toyota Geraldo Rodrigues Jamie Jones
17 David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif. MMI Services/Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet Steve McGowan Marc Lungren
18 Darrell Wallace, Jr., Concord, N.C. Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota J.D. Gibbs Bryant Frazier
20 Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Bill McAnally Ty Joiner
21 Michael Self, Park City, Utah Golden Gate Meat/RCR Chevrolet Jim Offenbach Steve Portenga
22 Jonathon Gomez, Twin Falls, Idaho Century Boatland Chevrolet John Gomez Craig Raudman
23 Sam Hunt, Midlothian, Va. * Oakley Tank Lines/Bruster's Dodge Rick Gdovic Rick Gdovic
24 Cameron Hayley, Calgary, Alberta * Sponsor TBA Toyota Bill McAnally Mario Isola
26 Greg Pursley, Newhall, Calif. Gene Price Motorsports/Star Nursery Ford Gene Price Jerry Pitts
31 Jimmy Weller, Hubbard, Ohio * Integrated Metal Products Toyota Jim Weller Joe Williams
36 John Wood, Eagle, Idaho Pegasus Transport & Towing Ford Randy Keckley Harold Holly
37 TBA Texas Roadhouse/Spraker Racing Toyota Jeff Spraker Dinky Torbett
39 CJ Faison, Seaford, Del. * Generation Rescue Chevrolet Ronald Faison Brandon Butler
41 Daryl Harr, Edmonton, Alberta i World Connect Chevrolet Daryl Harr Mike Brown
42 Taylor Cuzick, Tolleson, Ariz. * Freightliner of Arizona Chevrolet Jamee Price Chuck Carruthers
44 Ronnie Jay, Victoria, British Columbia * Cooks/Holleran's Perf. Toyota Bob Wood Mark Romero
46 Brandon Gdovic, Yorktown, Va. Aquis Communications/ComServe Dodge Rick Gdovic Todd Loshe
47 Cale Conley, Vienna, W.Va. PMC/Health Bridge Imaging Toyota Yale Conley David Hyder
49 Scott Saunders, Brisbane, Australia * Inox Lube/Piston Energy Drinks Dodge Jennifer McDonald Mark Durgin
51 Carlos Iaconelli, San Paulo, Brazil * Power One Capital Toyota Geraldo Rodrigues Mark McFarland
52 Ryan Philpott, Tracy, Calif. Philpott Race Cars Ford Dwayne Koski Chuck Dozier
61 Brett Thompson, Jerome, Idaho RTTI/Jerome Truck Serv. Chevrolet Rich Thompson Will Harris
62 Andrew Smith, Pooler, Ga. Octane/SavannahPawn.com Chevrolet Edwin Smith David Ifft
69 Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, Calif. * Rev Racing Toyota Max Siegel Randy Goss
71 Carl Harr, Edmonton, Alberta WestWorld Computers Chevrolet Carl Harr Bernie Klingenberg
72 Josh Reaume, Redlands, Calif. * Colonial Countertops Ford Greg Rayl Greg Rayl
83 Dylan Presnell, Sevierville, Tenn. * American Mountain Rentals/Amtrol Toyota Joe Coulter Kris Bowen
90 Chris Evans, Portland, Ore. * GASS Toyota Bill McAnally
91 Austin Dyne, Malibu, Calif. * William Rast/Sunrise Ford/Lucas Ford Bob Bruncati Roger Bracken
96 Ben Kennedy, Daytona Beach, Fla. Ben Kennedy Racing Chevrolet Robert Johnson Mike Fritts
97 Jesse Little, Sherrils Ford, N.C. * Hurst Mtspts/Team Little Racing Chevrolet Jason Little Travis Sharp
98 Chad Boat, Phoenix, Ariz. Curb Records/Celebrity Fight Night Chevrolet Mike Curb Eddie Dickerson
99 Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, Md. * Boost Mobile Toyota Michael Waltrip Mike Greci

About Iowa Speedway: http://www.iowaspeedway.com/aspx/RacePage.aspx?pid=2
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]]> Front Page News VintageBuzz http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31802 BST: Hansen wins in Lamar http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31799&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 17:31:24 GMT Twenty-Two IMCA Modifieds ignored the weather report and showed up to Lamar Speedway for the first night of the Spring Shootout. Unfortunately,... Twenty-Two IMCA Modifieds ignored the weather report and showed up to Lamar Speedway for the first night of the Spring Shootout. Unfortunately, night two was rained out. John Hansen picked up the $1,000 winners check Friday night in the first Leary Racing Products BST West series race for the 2012 season.

1. 8h John Hansen, Brush

2. 17j Jeremy Frenier, Fort Morgan

3. 1 Conner Pullen, Amarillo TX

4. 3b Eddie Belec, Lakewood

5. 3 Brady Coen, Wiley

6. 86 Justen Beakley, Lamar

7. 02x Nick Nelson, Los Lunas NM

8. 21 Darren DeLoach, Lamar

9. 88c Corey Cox, Littleton

10. 8 Adam Morris, Lamar

11. 28 John Burrow Jr, Denver

12. 21A Aaron Monie, Littleton

13. 14g Greg Gustus, Brighton

14. 31 Neal DeBord, Amarillo TX

15. 8z Zach Hilzer, Fort Morgan

16. 27 Grant Florence, Ulysses KS

17. 77 Jason Haug, Salida

18. 21m Matt Morris, Lamar

19. 27L David Lindsay, Pierce

20. 25 Ricky Saunders, Colorado Springs

21. 19 Keith Stegman, Lamar

22. 46 Joe Mullins, Boulder

On behalf of Joe Bellm and the BST Staff, we would like to thank everyone for coming. Unfortunately, mother nature wanted to ruin the second day. ]]> Front Page News BST Promotions http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31799 Other: Garage fire at F-1 event http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31798&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:57:59 GMT At least four Formula 1 personnel have been taken to the circuit medical centre, or a local hospital in Barcelona, for medical checks after a major... At least four Formula 1 personnel have been taken to the circuit medical centre, or a local hospital in Barcelona, for medical checks after a major fire broke out in the Williams garage late on Sunday afternoon at the Circuit de Catalunya.

See the report at:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/...ut-at-Williams ]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31798 I-76: Hansen Tops I-76 Mods http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31797&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:37:43 GMT *I-76 Speedway Ft. Morgan, Colorado Saturday May 12, 2012* * Modified* *Car # Driver City* 1 8h John Hansen Brush 2 17J Jeremy... I-76 Speedway
Ft. Morgan, Colorado
Saturday May 12, 2012

Modified
Car # Driver City
1 8h John Hansen Brush
2 17J Jeremy Frenier Fort Morgan
3 8z Zack Hilzer Fort Morgan
4 3b Eddie Belec lakewood
5 14 g Greg Gustus Brighton
6 12 Brett Smith Fort Morgan
7 28 John Burrow Jr Denver
8 2w Brandon Williams Westminster
9 41 Bill Lundock Wiggins
10 71 Tyson Groves Orchard
11 11 Bob Ruppell Fort Morgan
12 50 Angie Hayes Fort Morgan
13 18S Bill Shumacher Arvada
14 20K Justin Kemble ft morgan
15 88c Cory Cox Littleton
16 96c Rick Cuckow Weldona
17 86 Sten Johnson Arvada
18 14B Dick Brack Mead
19dnf 65 Greg Sharpe Commerce City
20dnf ww2 Bubba Alvarado Kersey

Sport Modified
Car # Driver City
1 10T Trevor Giest Loveland
2 37 Bob Goetschel Ft. Lupton
3 11 Becky Dechant Denver
4 97C Kyle Cuckow Weldona
5 10 Britt Geist Ft. Morgan
6 79 Lars Johnson Parker
7 6 Eric Kemble Fort Morgan
8 63 Jacob Hazelett Fort Morgan
9 01 Shawn Orth Thornton
10 04B Bobby Durand Denver
11 3 Tony Kahler Westminster
12 12 Rich Barnum Loveland
13 1Z Mike Ziegler Brush
14dnf 66 Alan Phelps Cheyenne WY
15dnf 9J Jason Anderson Weldona

Econo
Car # Driver City
1 7 Todd Brotemarkle La Salle
2 5 Chris Hall Fort Morgan
3 5c Kyle Carasco Thornton
4 66 Kraig Thomas Northglenn
5 55E Jamie Larsen Ft. Morgan
6 9 Brian Polanksy Denver
7 24 Brian Cross Brighton
8dnf 3 Alex Kahler Westminster

Hornet
Car # Driver City
1 100 Bill McDougal Fort Morgan
2 22 Jim Henry Arvada
3 40 Travis Brandt Lindon
4 18 Karen Slack Windsor
5 M12 Cody Hall Ft. Morgan

RMMRA Midgets
Car # Driver City
1 51 Chris Deshon Littleton
2 2I Luke Icke Littleton
3 12 Chris Scheil Englewood
4 14 Tony Rossi Brighton
5 57x Mark Chisholm Cheyenne
6dnf 69M AJ Hensen Cheyenne
7dnf 27 Kieth Rauch Thornton
8dnf 2r Levi Roberts Broomfield
9dnf 2 Bob Harr Arvada
10dnf 71 Greg Schaefer Brighton
11dnf 17 Todd Plemons Englewood
12dnf 9M Cory Mallo Cheyenne
13dnf 47 Jay Sant Parker

RMLSprints
Car # Driver City
1 87 Brent Rees Arvada
2 56 Troy Simpson Windsor
3 69 Paul Babich Fort Collins
4 55 Sammy Gallo Arvada
5 71A Austin Pribbenow Elizabeth
6 18 Jeff Geig Johnstown
7 24f Tim Snelling Brighton
8 7 Scott Wilson Lochbuie
9 30 Scott Heiks CO Spgs
10 31 Steve Becker Lakewood
11 3 Rich Marchbank CO Spgs
12 96 Shane Stanley Centennial
13 39 Mike Snelling Falcon
14 14 Jeremiah Curtis Golden
15dnf 11 Glen Waterland Superior

Street Stock
Car # Driver City
29 Dan Baker Loveland

Hooligan
Car # Driver City
59 Jeff Klinkenfus Arvada ]]> Front Page News Joe Starr http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31797 USAC West 360s: KYLE LARSON SWEEPS FRIDAY SHOWCASE AT TULARE http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31796&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 16:17:58 GMT By Lance Jennings TULARE, CA – MAY 12, 2012… Making his first start with the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson swept... By Lance Jennings

TULARE, CA – MAY 12, 2012… Making his first start with the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson swept the opening night of the Faria Memorial at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway. Not only did the Eldora 4-Crown winner set fast time, win his heat race, and claim the 30-lap feature, Larson also triumphed in the companion winged King of the West 410 main event.

Piloting Keith Ford’s #72 King Racing Products / A&A Precision Machine Ellis, Larson bested the other twenty-seven cars in Sander Engineering / Rod End Supply Time Trials and won the 10-lap Extreme Mufflers Heat Race #1. Starting fourth in the main event, Kyle used some daring moves to slip past Richard Vander Weerd for the lead on the twenty-third circuit. After a yellow flag bunched the field one lap later, Larson had an excellent restart and drove away from the field to earn the $1,500 victory. Bud Kaeding, Vander Weerd, Matt Mitchell, and Brent Kaeding rounded out the top five at Tulare.

Bud Kaeding of Campbell drove Junior Bowman’s #29 Buster & Ziggy Enterprises / Kaeding Performance Bullet to second after starting fifth. The defending wingless Faria Memorial winner qualified fifth and finished second to Larson in his heat race. With over two-thirds of the feature completed, Bud had made his way to third when second place Ryan Bernal spun bringing out a yellow flag. The 3-time USAC Silver Crown Champion looked to overtake Kyle on the restart, but it was not to be on this night. Kaeding now leads the standings with a 13 point advantage over the competition.

Visalia’s Richard Vander Weerd led the majority of the feature before falling to Larson. The defending series champion scored third in the family owned #10 Vander Weerd Construction / Battery Worx Maxim, earning the night’s LRB Inc. Race Products Award for his efforts. Earlier in the program, Vander Weerd was fourth quick in time trials and placed third in his heat race. As this writing goes to press, Richard is sixth in the hunt for the championship.

Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda claimed fourth in the 30-lap main event at Tulare. Piloting Steve Watt’s #18 Christian Stover Foundation / SWE Maxim, Mitchell was second fast on the night and placed fourth in his heat race. The USAC/CRA standout is currently fifth in points heading to the Saturday finale of the Faria Memorial.

Campbell’s Brent Kaeding powered Junior Bowman’s #29K Buster & Ziggy Enterprises / Kaeding Performance Bullet to a fifth place finish after starting ninth. The 13-time Golden State Challenge Champion qualified tenth quick on the night and won the Saldana Racing Products / Keizer Wheels Heat Race #2. Making a rare wingless start, the Northern California legend sits twenty-first in series points.

Kevin Barnes of Fresno earned the night’s Kaeding Performance / Ringers Gloves “Hard Charger / Best Passing Job” honors with an eleventh place run after starting twentieth. Driving his #36B B&K Towing / Coventry Race Engines Eagle, the veteran driver was eighteenth fast on the night, sixth in his heat race, and fourth in the semi-main. Barnes is currently eleventh in the standings heading to tonight’s Faria Memorial finale.

Hollister’s Ryan Bernal won the night’s 10-lap DJ Safety Heat Race #3 behind the wheel of Keith Ford’s #73 King Racing Products / A&A Precision Machine Spike. The 2011 Rookie of the Year was third quick in time trials and scored fifteenth in the feature after a spin ended his hopes for victory. Bernal fell to second in points and may miss tonight’s finale of the Faria Memorial to attend his high school prom.
“Hollywood” Danny Faria Jr. of Tipton raced to victory in the SBI Fuel Systems / Integra Racing Shocks Heat Race #4. Driving his #17V Johnston Calf Pens / Buster & Ziggy Enterprises Bullet, Faria was sixteenth fast on the night and claimed sixth in the main event after starting fourteenth. The hard charger has moved to third in points as he looks to win the race that honors his family.

Hanford’s Justyne Hamblin won the night’s 12-lap Competition Suspension Inc. / Diversified Machine Inc. Semi-Main. Piloting the JH Motorsports’ #8 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino / Kings River Commodities Speed Tech, the 2009 Champion qualified twenty-first, finished fifth in her heat race, and scored tenth in the feature after starting eighteenth. Hamblin is tenth in points and will be looking for the Tulare victory.

The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series will return to action tonight, May 12th, at Steve Faria's Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway for the finale of the "Chris & Brian Faria Memorial Weekend." Joining the showcase will be the Cancen Oil King of the West Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds. Located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds at the corner of Bardsley and K Streets in Tulare, the Front Gates will open at 5:00pm, with time Trials at 6:00pm, and Racing at 7:00pm. Reserved Grandstand Tickets are $20 and Bleacher Tickets are $17. Advance tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling the track office at (559) 688-0909. For more event information, visit the track’s website at www.tularethunderbowl.com.

The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series would like to thank Southwest Contractors, Hoosier Tire, Amsoil, ButlerBuilt, Competition Suspension Inc., Cory Kruseman's Sprint Car & Midget Driving School, Crow Enterprizes, DJ Safety, Diversified Machine Inc., Extreme Mufflers, Hilborn Fuel Injection, Hinchman-Indy Racing Uniforms, Integra Shocks, Kaeding Performance, Keizer Wheels, LRB Inc. Race Products, ParkerStore of Phoenix, Ringers Gloves, Rod End Supply, SBI Fuel Systems, Saferacer.com, Saldana Racing Products, and Sander Engineering for their support.

For more information on the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, please visit westcoastsprintcars.com, usacracing.com, racesantamariaspeedway.com, or follow the series on facebook.
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USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT RACE RESULTS:
May 11, 2012 – Tulare, California – Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway – “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial”

SANDER ENGINEERING / ROD END SUPPLY TIME TRIALS:
1. Kyle Larson, 72, Ford-15.992; 2. Matt Mitchell, 18, Watt-16.014; 3. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-16.120; 4. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.125; 5. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-16.184; 6. Danny Sheridan, 18K, Kittle-16.234; 7. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-16.379; 8. Marty Hawkins, 3M, Hawkins-16.514; 9. A.J. Bender, 12, Bender-16.601; 10. Brent Kaeding, 29K, Bowman-16.625; 11. Austin Liggett, 83, Liggett-16.661; 12. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.689; 13. Steve Conrad, 56, Swaim-16.705; 14. Peter Murphy, 11, Iturriria-16.726; 15. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-16.746; 16. Danny Faria Jr., 17V, Faria-16.813; 17. Austin Smith, 14, Springstead-16.941; 18. Kevin Barnes, 36B, Barnes-17.103; 19. Chris Gansen, 4G, Gansen-17.119; 20. Ricky Kirkbride, 87, Van Meter-17.317; 21. Justyne Hamblin, 8, JH-17.323; 22. Austin DeBlauw, 65, DeBlauw-17.359; 23. Tyler Dolacki, 18X, Dolacki-17.893; 24. Ray Knight, 6K, Knight-18.839; 25. Don Gansen, 7G, Gansen-NT; 26. D.J. Netto, 7N, Netto-NT; 27. Dylan Black, 84, Evans-NT; 28. Jared Little, 25, Little-NT.

EXTREME MUFFLERS HEAT RACE 1: (10 laps)
1. Kyle Larson, 2. Bud Kaeding, 3. Austin Smith, 4. Steve Conrad, 5. Justyne Hamblin, 6. Don Gansen, 7. A.J. Bender. NT

SALDANA RACING PRODUCTS / KEIZER WHEELS HEAT RACE 2: (10 laps)
1. Brent Kaeding, 2. Peter Murphy, 3. Danny Sheridan, 4. Matt Mitchell, 5. D.J. Netto, 6. Kevin Barnes, 7. Austin DeBlauw. NT

DJ SAFETY HEAT RACE 3: (10 laps)
1. Ryan Bernal, 2. Jace Vander Weerd, 3. Markus Niemela, 4. Chris Gansen, 5. Austin Liggett, 6. Tyler Dolacki, 7. Dylan Black. NT

SBI FUEL SYSTEMS / INTEGRA RACING SHOCKS HEAT RACE 4: (10 laps)
1. Danny Faria Jr., 2. Rusty Carlile, 3. Richard Vander Weerd, 4. Ricky Kirkbride, 5. Marty Hawkins, 6. Jared Little, 7. Ray Knight. NT

COMPETITION SUSPENSION INC. / DIVERSIFIED MACHINE INC. SEMI-MAIN: (12 laps)
1. Justyne Hamblin, 2. Marty Hawkins, 3. D.J. Netto, 4. Kevin Barnes, 5. Jared Little, 6. A.J. Bender, 7. Tyler Dolacki, 8. Don Gansen, 9. Ray Knight, 10. Austin Liggett, 11. Dylan Black, 12. Austin DeBlauw. NT

FEATURE: (30 laps - With Starting Positions)
1. Kyle Larson (4th), 2. Bud Kaeding (5th), 3. Richard Vander Weerd (1st), 4. Matt Mitchell (3rd), 5. Brent Kaeding (9th), 6. Danny Faria Jr. (14th), 7. Danny Sheridan (6th), 8. Markus Niemela (7th), 9. Steve Conrad (11th), 10. Justyne Hamblin (18th), 11. Kevin Barnes (20th), 12. Jace Vander Weerd (13th), 13. Ricky Kirkbride (17th), 14. Rusty Carlile (10th), 15. Ryan Bernal (2nd), 16. D.J. Netto (19th), 17. Marty Hawkins (8th), 18. Chris Gansen (16th), 19. A.J. Bender (22nd), 20. Peter Murphy (12th), 21. Austin Smith (15th), 22. Jared Little (21st). NT
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FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-22 Richard Vander Weerd, Laps 23-30 Kyle Larson.
RINGERS GLOVES HARD CHARGER: Kevin Barnes (20th to 11th)
LRB INC. RACE PRODUCTS AWARD: Richard Vander Weerd

NEW USAC WEST COAST SPRINT STANDINGS:
1. Bud Kaeding-247; 2. Ryan Bernal-234; 3. Danny Faria Jr.-228; 4. Markus Niemela-223; 5. Matt Mitchell-207; 6. Richard Vander Weerd-159; 7. Steve Conrad-142; 8. Danny Sheridan-137; 9. Rusty Carlile-129; 10. Justyne Hamblin-129; 11. Kevin Barnes-127; 12. Ricky Kirkbride-119; 13. Chris Ennis-118; 14. Chris Gansen-99; 15. Jace Vander Weerd-82; 16. Kyle Larson-74; 17. Austin Ligget-72; 18. Peter Murphy-72; 19. Don Gansen-70; 20. Marty Hawkins-61.

2012 USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE
DATE - TRACK - LOCATION
May 12: Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - Tulare, CA (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial)
June 9: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA
June 23: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (Bud Stanfield Memorial)
July 7: *Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (War At The Shore / Doug Fort Memorial)
July 14: Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - Tulare, CA (John Anthony Sharp Memorial)
August 4: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Jim Evett Memorial)
September 8: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Jim Turner Memorial)
September 22: *Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ (Brawl For It All / Non-Points)
September 29: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA (Billet Cup / John Jewett Memorial / Non-Points)
October 13: Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA (Cotton Classic)
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event With ASCS Canyon Region Sprints.
This schedule is subject to change.

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]]> Front Page News webby http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31796 WoO: Kinser Restores World of Outlaws Pride with Morgan Cup Victory http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31795&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:28:41 GMT The King dominates features at Williams Grove, tightens championship points race MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - May 12, 2012 - Steve Kinser cruised to a... The King dominates features at Williams Grove, tightens championship points race

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - May 12, 2012 - Steve Kinser cruised to a pair of victories Saturday at a packed and rowdy Williams Grove Speedway, first snapping his 27-race winless streak with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and later claiming the Morgan Cup on behalf of the series.

Kinser, the World of Outlaws career wins leader, entered the event with only five feature laps led this season. That changed dramatically as he led the final 23 laps of the $12,000-to-win main event and then dominated all 12 laps of the Morgan Cup - a race featuring five World of Outlaws drivers and five Pennsylvania Posse drivers in a showdown about bragging rights, a sterling silver trophy and an additional $4,000 prize.

"We had been running top fives, but hadn't been able to get to Victory Lane," Kinser said. "We got two tonight."

It was his 571st World of Outlaws feature win and 38th total Outlaws victory at the famed half mile. Both numbers are more than double the next closest driver.

The win combined with trouble from Sammy Swindell and Donny Schatz, who entered the race 54 and 46 points ahead of Kinser, respectively, created an even closer points battle.

Swindell, who had a tire issue while running fifth on lap 23, finished 24th. He holds an eight-point advantage over Kinser. Schatz, who violently flipped in turns three and four on the restart following Swindell's caution, is third in the standings - 12 points behind Swindell.

Kinser qualified fourth quickest of the 41 drivers and charged from fourth to second in his heat race to lock himself into the dash. The random inversion was a six, starting Kinser on the inside of the second row - which is where he finished.

Kinser darted to second on the opening lap of the feature as Craig Dollansky rocketed into the lead. As drivers were in various lines across the track, Kinser was the premier car on the bottom and he used a run off turn two to grab the lead on lap 8.

He quickly pulled away until the first caution of the race on lap 11 for Logan Schuchart, who spun out between turns one and two. Kinser chose the inside lane for the restart and again found himself with a comfortable before the caution waved on the restart lap for a handful of cars who collided in turn four.

"The only way we was going to get into any trouble was trying to pass some lapped cars," he said. "I don't know if I could have gotten out in the second groove and passed or not. I think I could move around as good as anybody."

The inside lane worked for Kinser again on the restart and more drivers began to move to the bottom groove. Greg Hodnett passed Dollansky for the runner-up position on lap 12 and closed on Kinser as the duo entered traffic on lap 19.

The cautions for Swindell and Schatz closed the gap for Hodnett, who was unable to get around Kinser for the top spot.

"We did the best we could," he said. "Unfortunately it turned out second. Considering Steve Kinser, the greatest World of Outlaws driver ever, just beat us, I think I can live with it."

Polesitter Danny Lasoski, who dropped to fourth place in the first nine laps, rebounded toward the end of the race and he passed Hodnett for second place on the restart following Swindell's caution only to have the position negated by Schatz's red flag.

"Tonight starting on the pole we thought we had a really good shot at winning," Lasoski said. "Steve went by us and he was stuck real good. And then the middle of the race here we come when (the track) cleaned off.

"As soon as we had the red flag I don't know what happened. We pushed back off and had no brakes, so it was just like hanging on the last few laps."

Lance Dewease finished fourth and Dollansky was fifth. Aaron Ott drove from 12th to sixth, Daryn Pittman placed seventh, Stevie Smith was eighth and Danny Dietrich charged from 22nd to ninth to earn the KSE Hard Charger Award.

Adam Wilt, who set quick time with a lap of 16.936 seconds, rounded out the top 10.

Lasoski, Sheldon Haudenschild, Hodnett and Pittman each claimed a heat race. Don Kreitz Jr. won the Last Chance Showdown.

Morgan Cup Notebook

NOTES - World of Outlaws driver Bill Rose was not in competition Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway after learning overnight that his father passed away. The World of Outlaws sends its deepest condolences to Rose and his family. … The World of Outlaws has claimed the Morgan Cup in both years since its creation. … Sheldon Haudenschild won his first career World of Outlaws heat race, which locked him into his first career World of Outlaws dash. … Adam Wilt picked up his first World of Outlaws quick time.

CONTINGENCY WINNERS - Penske Shocks ($100 certificate): Danny Lasoski; MSD Ignitions ($50 cash): Steve Kinser; Comp Cams ($50 certificate): Steve Kinser; Armor All (case of product): Daryn Pittman; STP ($50 cash): Craig Dollansky; UNOH ($50 cash): Craig Dollansky; Gravely Tractors ($50 cash): Daryn Pittman; VP Racing Fuel ($50 cash): Don Kreitz Jr.; Comp Cams ($50 cash): Don Kreitz Jr.; JE Pistons (set of rings): Don Kreitz Jr.; Cometic Gasket ($50 cash): Don Kreitz Jr.; Wix Filters ($50 cash): Chad Kemenah; Superflow ($50 cash): Kraig Kinser; JE Pistons ($50 cash): Kerry Madsen; JE Pistons (set of rings): Kerry Madsen; MSD Ignitions ($25 cash): Sammy Swindell; Klotz Synthetic Lubricants ($50 cash): Sheldon Haudenschild.

WINNERS - Sammy Swindell - 4 (Eldora Speedway on May 5, Knoxville Raceway on April 28, Missouri State Fair Speedway on April 20 and Merced Speedway on March 30); Donny Schatz - 3 (Farmer City Raceway on April 25, Silver Dollar Speedway on March 23 and Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19); Craig Dollansky - 2 (Tri-State Speedway on April 21 and Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19); Tim Kaeding - 2 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 16 and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 8); Joey Saldana - 2 (Paducah International Raceway on April 13 and Perris Auto Speedway on March 10); Danny Dietrich - 1 (Lincoln Speedway on May 10); Chad Kemenah - 1 (Eldora Speedway on May 4); Steve Kinser - 1 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 12); Danny Lasoski - 1 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 18); Fred Rahmer - 1 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 11).

TIME TRIALS - Adam Wilt was the fastest qualifier around the half-mile oval with a time of 16.936 seconds to earn five championship points. Also earning points were Sammy Swindell (4 points), Lance Dewease (3), Steve Kinser (2) and Stevie Smith (1).

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Morgan Cup Statistical Report; Williams Grove Speedway; Mechanicsburg, Pa.; May 12, 2012

A-Main - (30 Laps) - 1. 11-Steve Kinser [3] [$12,000]; 2. 39-Greg Hodnett [4] [$5,700]; 3. 98-Danny Lasoski [1] [$3,500]; 4. 30C-Lance Dewease [5] [$3,000]; 5. 7-Craig Dollansky [2] [$2,600]; 6. 77-Aaron Ott [12] [$2,400]; 7. 27-Daryn Pittman [6] [$2,300]; 8. 19-Stevie Smith [11] [$2,200]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [22] [$2,150]; 10. 15A-Adam Wilt [9] [$2,100]; 11. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [8] [$1,600]; 12. 69K-Don Kreitz [18] [$1,350]; 13. 63-Chad Kemenah [19] [$1,300]; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser [13] [$1,200]; 15. 59-Jim Siegel [16] [$1,100]; 16. 51-Fred Rahmer [23] [$1,000]; 17. 3W-Sheldon Haudenschild [10] [$900]; 18. 5-Jac Haudenschild [15] [$850]; 19. 7L-Chad Layton [26] [$]; 20. 4-Cody Darrah [27] [$]; 21. 1Z-Sam Hafertepe Jr [20] [$800]; 22. 9-Joey Saldana [17] [$800]; 23. 29-Kerry Madsen [24] [$800]; 24. 1-Sammy Swindell [7] [$800]; 25. 15-Donny Schatz [25] [$]; 26. 1S-Logan Schuchart [21] [$800]; 27. 21-Brian Montieth [28] [$]; 28. 747-Davey Sammons [14] [$800]. Lap Leaders: Craig Dollansky 1-7. Steve Kinser 8-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 48-Danny Dietrich [+13].

Qualifying - 1. 15A-Adam Wilt, 16.936; 2. 1-Sammy Swindell, 17.060; 3. 30C-Lance Dewease, 17.116; 4. 11-Steve Kinser, 17.147; 5. 19-Stevie Smith, 17.153; 6. 7-Craig Dollansky, 17.169; 7. 77-Aaron Ott, 17.193; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.210; 9. 98-Danny Lasoski, 17.236; 10. 3W-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.250; 11. 39-Greg Hodnett, 17.294; 12. 747-Davey Sammons, 17.298; 13. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.306; 14. 5-Jac Haudenschild, 17.328; 15. 59-Jim Siegel, 17.346; 16. 27-Daryn Pittman, 17.366; 17. 9-Joey Saldana, 17.390; 18. 20S-Derek Sell, 17.429; 19. 69K-Don Kreitz, 17.434; 20. 63-Chad Kemenah, 17.442; 21. 1Z-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 17.497; 22. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 17.555; 23. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.618; 24. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.633; 25. 51-Fred Rahmer, 17.664; 26. 35-Justin Henderson, 17.677; 27. 15-Donny Schatz, 17.681; 28. 29-Kerry Madsen, 17.728; 29. 21-Brian Montieth, 17.748; 30. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.788; 31. 19M-Brent Marks, 17.792; 32. 87-Alan Krimes, 17.833; 33. 7L-Chad Layton, 17.841; 34. 30-Doug Esh, 18.032; 35. 16-Gerard McIntyre, 18.054; 36. 4-Cody Darrah, 18.060; 37. 11C-Cory Haas, 18.173; 38. 7S-Jason Sides, 18.197; 39. 44-Frank Cozze, 18.219; 40. 5G-Curt Michael, 18.457; 41. 12W-Troy Fraker, 18.869.

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 98-Danny Lasoski [2]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 3. 15A-Adam Wilt [4]; 4. 19-Stevie Smith [3]; 5. 9-Joey Saldana [5]; 6. 1Z-Sam Hafertepe Jr [6]; 7. 7L-Chad Layton [9]; 8. 21-Brian Montieth [8]; 9. 51-Fred Rahmer [7]; 10. 11C-Cory Haas [10]; 11. 12W-Troy Fraker [11].

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 3W-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 7-Craig Dollansky [3]; 3. 1-Sammy Swindell [4]; 4. 5-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart [6]; 6. 30-Doug Esh [9]; 7. 35-Justin Henderson [7]; 8. 20S-Derek Sell [5]; 9. 7S-Jason Sides [10]; 10. 75-Nicole Bower [8].

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 39-Greg Hodnett [2]; 2. 30C-Lance Dewease [4]; 3. 59-Jim Siegel [1]; 4. 77-Aaron Ott [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 69K-Don Kreitz [5]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz [7]; 8. 19M-Brent Marks [8]; 9. 44-Frank Cozze [10]; 10. 16-Gerard McIntyre [9].

Heat 4 - (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 27-Daryn Pittman [1]; 2. 11-Steve Kinser [4]; 3. 63-Chad Kemenah [5]; 4. 747-Davey Sammons [2]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 6. 29-Kerry Madsen [7]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 8. 87-Alan Krimes [8]; 9. 4-Cody Darrah [9]; 10. 5G-Curt Michael [10].

Dash - (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 10 starting positions of A-feature) - 1. 98-Danny Lasoski [1]; 2. 7-Craig Dollansky [2]; 3. 11-Steve Kinser [3]; 4. 39-Greg Hodnett [8]; 5. 30C-Lance Dewease [4]; 6. 27-Daryn Pittman [10]; 7. 1-Sammy Swindell [5]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 9. 15A-Adam Wilt [6]; 10. 3W-Sheldon Haudenschild [7].

B-Main - (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 69K-Don Kreitz [2] [-]; 2. 1Z-Sam Hafertepe Jr [3] [-]; 3. 51-Fred Rahmer [5] [-]; 4. 29-Kerry Madsen [8] [-]; 5. 35-Justin Henderson [6] [$200]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [7] [$180]; 7. 20S-Derek Sell [1] [$175]; 8. 7L-Chad Layton [13] [$160]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [4] [$150]; 10. 75-Nicole Bower [10] [$150]; 11. 87-Alan Krimes [12] [$150]; 12. 21-Brian Montieth [9] [$150]; 13. 4-Cody Darrah [14] [$150]; 14. 11C-Cory Haas [16] [$150]; 15. 19M-Brent Marks [11] [$150]; 16. 44-Frank Cozze [17] [$150]; 17. 16-Gerard McIntyre [15] [$15]; 18. 12W-Troy Fraker [18] [$150]; 19. 30-Doug Esh [19] [$150]; 20. 7S-Jason Sides [20] [$150]; 21. 5G-Curt Michael [21] [$150].

Morgan Cup - (12 laps) - 1. 11-Steve Kinser [1]. 2. 27-Daryn Pittman [2]. 3. 35-Justin Henderson [4]. 4. 7-Craig Dollansky [3]. 5. 30c-Lance Dewease [6]. 6. 51-Fred Rahmer [8]. 7. 15-Donny Schatz [5]. 8. Adam Wilt [10]. 9. 63-Chad Kemenah [9]. 10. 9-Joey Saldana [7].

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Top 20 Championship Standings

Pos. Driver Total Diff Wins T5s T10s QT

1 Sammy Swindell 2453 0 4 9 13 3
2 Steve Kinser 2445 -8 1 8 13 0
3 Donny Schatz 2441 -12 3 7 14 0
4 Joey Saldana 2398 -55 2 7 12 2
5 Craig Dollansky 2346 -107 2 7 10 2
6 Kraig Kinser 2334 -119 0 4 11 2
7 Chad Kemenah 2204 -249 1 2 6 2
8 Cody Darrah 2171 -282 0 3 5 0
9 Jason Sides 2159 -294 0 5 9 0
10 Lucas Wolfe 2119 -334 0 1 5 0
11 Kerry Madsen 2090 -363 0 2 3 0
12 Bill Rose 1753 -700 0 0 1 0
13 Jac Haudenschild 1429 -1024 0 0 1 0
14 Terry McCarl 1236 -1217 0 1 3 0
15 Danny Lasoski 1156 -1297 1 4 5 0
16 Paul McMahan 1148 -1305 0 0 0 0
17 Daryn Pittman 1102 -1351 0 3 5 1
18 Austen Wheatley 1096 -1357 0 0 2 0
19 Sam Hafertepe Jr. 1070 -1383 0 1 4 0
20 Jason Meyers 1054 -1399 0 3 4 1

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]]> Front Page News adavis11 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31795 Utah Racing News: Winged Sprint Cars Fly at RMR, UT http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31793&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:24:28 GMT *Winged Sprint Cars Fly at Rocky Mountain Raceways (RMR), UT* by: VintageBuzz Almost 25% of the field qualified in the 12-second range. And... Winged Sprint Cars Fly at Rocky Mountain Raceways (RMR), UT
by: VintageBuzz

Almost 25% of the field qualified in the 12-second range. And slightly over 50% of the field qualified above the 100 MPH mark. Top honors go to #80 Mike Murgoitio of Idaho @ 12.654 & 106.686 MPH. Now that's cookin on a 3/8-mile paved oval!

May 12, 2012 Qualifying Results:
Position Car Number Driver Time Speed
1 80 Mike Murgoitio (ID) 12.654 106.686
2 36 Ryan Burdett (UT) 12.918 104.505
3 24 Jim Waters (UT) 12.961 104.159
4 91 Bryan Warf (ID) 13.068 103.306
5 23 Sierra Jackson (ID) 13.082 103.195
6 56 TJ Thorn (UT) 13.209 102.203
7 88 Wyatt King (ID) 13.336 101.230
8 12 Johnny Giesler (ID) 13.547 99.653
9 2 Mel Andrus (UT) 13.759 98.118
10 55 Mike Gollinger (ID) 13.789 97.904
11 5 Chauncey Filler (UT) 14.007 96.380
12 43 Ray Bergener (UT) 14.230 94.870
13 24W John Waters (UT) 14.805 91.185
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]]> Front Page News VintageBuzz http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31793 NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson delivers win 200 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31791&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 05:25:15 GMT Jimmie Johnson would coax all the fuel out of the car, and hold off a hard charging Tony Stewart to deliver car owner Rick Hendrick the teams 200... Jimmie Johnson would coax all the fuel out of the car, and hold off a hard charging Tony Stewart to deliver car owner Rick Hendrick the teams 200 victory. The victory in the Bojangles' Southern 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway is Johnsons 1st win in 2012, and his 56th career win,


Johnson would pit with 64 lap remaining in the race for fuel and tires, and assume the lead from Kyle Busch with 43 laps remaining. Johnson was holding off a determined charge from defending series champion Tony Stewart when a crash involving Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman set the stage for a green-white-checkered finish. Johnson would pull away from Stewart a final time on the ensuing restart allowing Denny Hamlin to slip into second when Stewart experienced fuel pick up problems.

The late wreck involving Busch and Newman led to a post-race scuffle between the two crews on pit road after the race. the incident was caught on tape

http://youtu.be/VEZxJTWzj0c


Race Results, Darlington Raceway

1. Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, $319.786
2. Denny Hamlin, Toyota,
3. Tony Stewart, Chevrolet,
4. Kyle Busch, Toyota,.
5. Martin Truex Jr., Toyota,
6. Matt Kenseth, Ford, .
7. Carl Edwards, Ford,
8. Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet,
9. Marcos Ambrose, Ford,
10. Joey Logano, Toyota,
11. Clint Bowyer, Toyota,
12. Greg Biffle, Ford, 368,
13. Paul Menard, Chevrolet,
14. Regan Smith, Chevrolet, .
15. Brad Keselowski, Dodge,
16. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet,
17. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet,
18. Jeff Burton, Chevrolet,
19. Aric Almirola, Ford,
20. Mark Martin, Toyota,
21. Kurt Busch, Chevrolet,
22. Casey Mears, Ford,
23. Ryan Newman, Chevrolet,
24. Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet,
25. David Gilliland, Ford,
26. Landon Cassill, Toyota,
27. Dave Blaney, Chevrolet,
28. David Ragan, Ford,
29. Bobby Labonte, Toyota,
30. Reed Sorenson, Ford,
31. Danica Patrick, Chevrolet,
32. Travis Kvapil, Toyota,
33. A J Allmendinger, Dodge,
34. Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet,
35. Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet,
36. David Reutimann, Toyota,
37. J.J. Yeley, Toyota,
38. Cole Whitt, Chevrolet,
39. David Stremme, Toyota,
40. Joe Nemechek, Toyota,
41. Mike Skinner, Toyota,
42. Scott Speed, Ford, ,.
43. Josh Wise, Ford, $72,139
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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31791 ASCS: Rain Washes Out I-30 Speedway http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31789&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 18:51:11 GMT *Rain Washes Out Night #1 at I-30 Speedway* *Little Rock, AR (May 11, 2012)* The fans and drivers may have been ready for a show but Mother Nature... Rain Washes Out Night #1 at I-30 Speedway

Little Rock, AR (May 11, 2012) The fans and drivers may have been ready for a show but Mother Nature was not as 42 cars checked into I-30 Speedway for night one of the weekend double header only to see the rains begin to fall as the final Lucas Oil ASCS heat race pulled to the racing surface.

Racing action for Saturday May 12th is still on schedule at I-30 Speedway. Gates will open at 5pm with races beginning at 7:30pm.

For updates throughout the weekend log onto www.ascsracing.com. ]]> Front Page News Joe Starr http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31789 BST: Weather Stops Lamar Spring Shootout http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31788&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 17:46:47 GMT *Lamar Colorado (May 12, 2012) --* The second day (Saturday May 12, 2012) of the IMCA BST Modified’s Lamar Spring Shootout has been cancelled due to... Lamar Colorado (May 12, 2012) -- The second day (Saturday May 12, 2012) of the IMCA BST Modified’s Lamar Spring Shootout has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the entire eastern plains of Colorado. The BST Series did get the Friday event in with former champion John Hansen taking the trophy in the $1000.00 preliminary event. Complete coverage of that event should be available soon. ]]> Front Page News Joe Starr http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31788 BCS: BCS CANCELED 5-12-12 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31787&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 16:50:39 GMT Due to low temperatures and precipitation Big Country Speedway has CANCELED the races for tonight, May 12th. See you next week. Due to low temperatures and precipitation Big Country Speedway has CANCELED the races for tonight, May 12th. See you next week. ]]> Front Page News WARC Rep http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31787 NASCAR: Logano bumps way to Nationwide win http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31786&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 13:56:40 GMT Joey Logano would need a green/white/checker and a little punt to win the Nationwide race at Darlinton Raceway. Logano driving the #20 Dollar... Joey Logano would need a green/white/checker and a little punt to win the Nationwide race at Darlinton Raceway.

Logano driving the #20 Dollar General Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, and last weeks winner at Talladega would line up in the third spot behind race and points leader Elliot Sadler, and Logano's team mate Denny Hamlin in second. At the drop of the green flag Logano eager to jump ahead of Hamlin tried to bump Sadler out ahead of the pack, instead punted Sadler into the wall, and costing Sadler dearly in the Nationwide points battle

This is Logano's third victory and fifth top-10 finish in 2012. This is the second time Logano has won back-to-back races. He first did it in October 2009 at Kansas Speedway and Auto Club Speedway.

NASCAR Nationwide Series Race Number 9
Unofficial Race Results for the 30Th Annual Vfw Sport Clips Help A Hero
200 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Darlington Raceway - Darlington, SC - 1.366 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 151 Laps - 206.266 Miles - Purse: $929,131 Leader

1 5 20 Joey Logano $33,825
2 2 18 Denny Hamlin(
3 13 22 Brad Keselowski
4 8 12 Sam Hornish Jr.
5 3 3 Austin Dillon
6 1 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
7 7 11 Brian Scott
8 4 54 Kurt Busch
9 14 30 James Buescher
10 40 88 Cole Whitt
11 16 87 Joe Nemechek
12 15 7 Danica Patrick
13 10 31 Justin Allgaier
14 22 43 Michael Annett
15 12 44 Mike Bliss
16 31 41 Timmy Hill
17 25 99 Travis Pastrana
18 9 38 Kasey Kahne
19 26 14 Jeff Green
20 36 4 Danny Efland
21 32 81 Jason Bowles
22 37 89 Morgan Shepherd
23 28 23 Jamie Dick
24 6 2 Elliott Sadler
25 19 39 Josh Richards ns
26 11 33 Brendan Gaughan
27 42 70 Derrike Cope
28 41 08 Matt Frahm
29 20 40 Erik Darnell
30 21 01 Mike Wallace
31 30 19 Tayler Malsam
32 18 50 TJ Bell
33 23 51 Jeremy Clements
34 35 15 Blake Koch
35 43 52 Kevin Lepage
36 34 10 Tony Raines
37 39 74 Mike Harmon
38 38 75 Scott Riggs
39 24 42 Josh Wise
40 27 24 Casey Roderick
41 29 46 Chase Miller
42 33 47 Scott Speed
43 17 36 Ryan Blaney $10,188

Top 10 in Driver points:

1 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

2 - Elliott Sadler

3 - Austin Dillon

4 - Sam Hornish Jr.

5 - Cole Whitt*

6 - Michael Annett

7 - Justin Allgaier

8 - Mike Bliss

9 - Joe Nemechek

10 - Danica Patrick
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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31786 NASCAR: Biffle on pole for Darlington http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31782&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 00:03:25 GMT NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Greg Biffle put his #16 3-M Ford on the pole for the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Rceway. Biffle, who has... NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Greg Biffle put his #16 3-M Ford on the pole for the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Rceway.

Biffle, who has posted back-to-back wins at Darlington in 2005 and 2006, picked up his second Coors Light Pole Award for 2012, his second at Darlington and the 11th of his career.

When ask about his qualifying lap Biffle had this to say "It was a pretty uneventful lap. The car just had a ton of grip -- it stuck to the race track really, really well. I felt like I was a little bit light down in Turns 1 and 2 -- I should have been a little bit quicker down there -- but I got a lot out of it in 3 and 4, so it was a great lap."


Starting Line Up
Darlington Raceway
Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Fri, May 11, 2012
63rd Annual Bojangles' Southern 500

1 16 Greg Biffle 3M 180.257
2 48 Jimmie Johnson
3 5 Kasey Kahne
4 39 Ryan Newman
5 18 Kyle Busch
6 56 Martin Truex Jr.
7 99 Carl Edwards
8 11 Denny Hamlin
9 78 Regan Smith
10 31 Jeff Burton
11 1 Jamie McMurray
12 24 Jeff Gordon
13 43 Aric Almirola
14 27 Paul Menard Menards
15 2 Brad Keselowski
16 22 AJ Allmendinger
17 14 Tony Stewart
18 55 Mark Martin
19 17 Matt Kenseth
20 83 Landon Cassill
21 20 Joey Logano
22 47 Bobby Labonte
23 29 Kevin Harvick
24 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
25 51 Kurt Busch
26 15 Clint Bowyer
27 42 Juan Pablo Montoya
28 9 Marcos Ambrose
29 79 Scott Speed
30 26 Josh Wise
31 13 Casey Mears
32 30 David Stremme
33 73 Travis Kvapil
34 36 Dave Blaney
35 52 Mike Skinner
36 38 David Gilliland
37 34 David Ragan
38 10 Danica Patrick
39 74 Cole Whitt
40 87 Joe Nemechek
41 93 David Reutimann Owner Points
42 32 Reed Sorenson Owner Points
43 49 JJ Yeley 174.848

Did Not Qualify: # 23 Scott Riggs; # 98 Michael McDowell; # 33 Stephen Leicht #; # 19 Mike Bliss(i).
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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31782 Miscellaneous: Carroll Shelby Dies At 89 http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31781&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 22:26:03 GMT *The builder of Shelby Cobras who beat Ferrari at Le Mans leaves one of the strongest legacies in automotive-performance history. * Carroll... The builder of Shelby Cobras who beat Ferrari at Le Mans leaves one of the strongest legacies in automotive-performance history.

Carroll Shelby, who created one of the greatest auto-racing and performance-car legacies in modern history, died Thursday night at Baylor Hospital in Dallas at the age of 89.

The one-time Texas chicken farmer who became a household name because of his British/American breed of Ford-V8-powered Shelby Cobra sports roadsters, was also the world’s longest-living heart-transplant recipient of more than 20 years.

Besides production of the Shelby Cobra and performance-enhanced Ford Shelby Mustangs, Shelby is known as the man who created the Cobra Daytona Coupes, with bodies designed by a young Peter Brock, and led the team that beat Ferrari to win the World Manufacturer’s Championship in 1965.

The following year, his group won the 24 Hours of LeMans outright with a team of Ford GT40s. Then they did it again in 1967. It was not Shelby’s first trip to the winner’s circle at LeMans, however. As a driver for Aston Martin teamed up with Roy Salvadori, Shelby helped win the 1959 LeMans while setting a new average-speed record of 112.569.

Shelby is believed to be the only person to win Le Mans as a driver, as a manufacturer and as a team owner.

After the 1959 Le Mans race, Shelby was sidelined from competitive driving for good because of a congenital heart defect. But with his indomitable spirit, he parlayed that disappointment into a world-beating career as a manufacturer of brilliant sports cars and race cars.

Shelby was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Leesburg, Texas, and moved to Dallas with his family when he was seven. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a flight instructor and test pilot. Returning to Texas after the war, he launched several modest careers as an oilfield worker, operator of a dump-truck business and, famously, as a chicken farmer. The chicken-farm venture ended abruptly when after initial success, all his chickens died of limp-neck disease.

After that, Shelby decided to turn his hobby of auto-racing into a full-time endeavor, winning road races in cars that included an MGTC. In the mid-50s, his skills caught the attention of Aston Martin race-team manager John Wyer, who enlisted Shelby into the factory team. He and Salvadori drove a DBR1/300 to victory at Le Mans, where Shelby met the man who would become a lifelong rival, Enzo Ferrari.

Back in the States after revealing his driving-career-ending heart condition, Shelby tried his hand at several auto-related businesses, but he dreamed of building his own performance sports car that would combine the power of an American V8 with the nimble handling of a British roadster.

Shelby finally got his chance in 1961 when the A.C. sports-car company of England lost its main source for engines to power the aluminum-bodied two-seat ACE roadster, and was casting around for a new supplier. Shelby forged a deal with the British automaker, and Ford, which had nothing to compete on the track against the Chevy Corvette, signed on with an agreement to supply its small-block V8 for Shelby’s endeavor.

After re-engineering the AC ACE to handle the V8 power, Shelby American set up shop in Venice, Calif., in March 1962 to produce the Shelby Cobra. In April, the first Shelby Cobra with its 260cid Ford engine was shipped to the New York Auto Show, where it appeared in the Ford display to tremendous acclaim.

The Cobra soon was adapted to Ford’s new small-block engine, the 289, and in 1964, the Cobra received some real muscle with the installation of Ford’s big-block race engine, the 427. That gave the lightweight roadster an acceleration time of zero to 100 in under 13 seconds, according to contemporary reports.

While the 289 and 427 Cobras were being sold to consumers, Shelby American was having great success with them on the race track. The Cobra’s tremendous performance helped Shelby American win nearly every race they entered during the 1963 season. Shelby then turned his eyes to Europe in hopes of beating his nemesis, Ferrari.

But in the 1964 LeMans event, Shelby discovered that the Cobras with bolt-on hard tops did not have the aerodynamics to compete against the streamlined Italian champions, losing position on the three-mile Mulsanne Straight where the Cobras could reach only 150 mph compared with 180 for the Ferrari 250 GTOs. The Ferraris dominated the Cobras and sent Shelby back to America with plans for a more-streamlined coupe version of his race car.

Twenty-three-year-old Peter Brock was assigned the task of making the Cobra more slippery at high speed, and he designed a unique solution that had some experts shaking their heads, as well as flying in the face of race-car aesthetics of the era. But the Shelby Daytona Coupe performed brilliantly, and with famed drivers Bob Bondurant and Dan Gurney at the wheel was able to hit 196 mph on the Mulsanne Straight.

More importantly, the Daytona Coupe trounced the Ferraris to win the GT class at LeMans, and went on to win the World Manufacturer’s Championship.

Next came the Ford-led effort to beat the Italians at their own game after Enzo Ferrari had imperiously snubbed Ford’s efforts to acquire his automobile business. That resulted in the amazing GT40, so named because of its roof height in inches, which Shelby brought to LeMans to win first-place victories two years in a row. In the 1966 24-hour race, the GT40s crossed the finish line in first, second and third place.

“Carroll Shelby was an automotive visionary and leader,” said Dan Gurney, who was part of the Shelby American racing team and an American legend in the car building racing world. “His West Texas downhome bib overall style had a huge emotional impact on me and when he launched his now legendary Ford-powered Cobra team, I found myself a very willing volunteer to lend my driving ability to his quest to take on the established European teams on their home turf."

For the 1967 model year, the Shelby GT500 was added to the Mustang stable. In March 1967, the run of the original Shelby Cobras ended with the final 427 models.

Throughout the years, Shelby has kept his hand in performance- and sports-car building. From 1983 to 1989, he teamed up with Chrysler and its president, former Ford chief and unabashed Shelby fan Lee Iacocca, to produce performance vehicles, including work on the prototype that would lead to the Dodge Viper.

Shelby American also produced several new products, including the exotic Shelby Series 1 sports car and the CSX continuation series of Shelby Cobras. Much to his disdain, the Cobra has been the most-replicated car ever; when you see a Cobra on the street these days, it’s most likely a fiberglass replica of the original, mainly because the values of “real” Cobras have flown through the roof.

Shelby has kept busy with Ford in recent years, with the Dearborn, Mich., automaker’s recent Mustang Shelby GT500 reliving the successes of the earlier models with astounding performance. He was also a regular presence at Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions, where his own supercharged 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake sold in 2007 for a staggering $5.5 million. Shelby celebrated his 80th birthday during a Barrett-Jackson auction gala.

"Carroll was a personal friend to me, to my late mother and brother, as well as a good friend of Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis," said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. :In fact, he meant so much to me, I named my only daughter Shelby after him. He was larger than life, responsible for some of the most legendary cars including the Cobra, the GT40, the Shelby Mustang and Viper.

"His cars command some of the highest-prices on our auction block, and for good reason, because when you buy a Shelby you know you’re going to own a piece of automotive history. His passing is a true loss for all of us, both at Barrett-Jackson and within the industry as a whole. He was an icon I was proud to call a friend.”

Edsel Ford II, member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company and great-grandson of Henry Ford. noted the importance of Shelby's enduring partnership with Ford.

“At Ford, Carroll Shelby will always be remembered as an innovator, a performance vehicle legend but most importantly an incredible partner and close friend for more than 60 years,” Ford said. “The Ford and Shelby collaboration is something that has always been very important to me personally and Carroll will continue to be the inspiration behind our future collaboration that will carry his name. My family and I are honored to have had Carroll as a friend and part of our family. He will never be forgotten.”

Carroll Shelby was well-known for his philanthropic efforts. In respect to his own heart transplant in September 1991, Shelby created the Carroll Shelby Foundation to aid needy children with life-threatening illnesses and fund transplants of hearts and other organs. His foundation also provides support for other charity organizations and automotive-education programs.

And to celebrate his Texas roots, Shelby launched the World Chili Cookoff competition in 1967, which continues to this day.

The charismatic Shelby has been the recipient of a staggering number of industry awards over the years, and he is rightfully seen as a towering figure in automotive performance, American style. He also will go down in the annals as one of the true greats in an auto industry where mavericks and independent thinkers are not always appreciated. His personal character, vision and perseverance will long be remembered.

Shelby is survived by his three children Patrick, Michael and Sharon; his sister, Anne Shelby Ellison of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his wife Cleo. Funeral plans are not immediately available. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Carroll Shelby Foundation (www.cscf.org).

Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle.
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]]> Front Page News Don Holbrook http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31781 Other: DEREK THORN READY TO RETURN TO SRL SOUTHWEST TOUR http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31780&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:20:45 GMT Derek Thorn ready to return to SRL SOUTHWEST TOUR (Super Late Models) in the midst of a busy spring schedule in NASCAR K&N West Pro Series

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (May 9, 2012) – Lakeport's Derek Thorn will take a break from his duties in the Bob Bruncati Sunrise Ford #6 in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West and move back into the #43 Campbell Motorsports entry in the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour this weekend at the Las Vegas Bullring. Thorn runs fifth in the 2012 K&N West standings and third in the 2012 SRL Southwest Tour standings as well.

Running for both series championships, Thorn is in the midst of ten consecutive races jumping back-and-forth between the two cars. During this stretch, Thorn has put together second and ninth place finishes in the tour car to go along with his first K&N West win along with a seventh and a 12th. Thorn also scored a pair of poles during April.

"It's been an intense five week stretch for myself and especially the teams. We continue for five more weeks before we get a week off," Thorn said. "I'm lucky to have two well run and organized teams that are both set up and prepared for championship runs."

Thorn had a strong showing two weeks ago on the road course at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT where he drove up into the top-five before a late race melee resulted in a 12th place finish. Thorn again ran in the top-five at Stockton 99 Speedway on Saturday but had to overcome a mix-up with lapped traffic to finish seventh on the night.

Saturday's SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour show at the Las Vegas Bullring brings Thorn back to a track where he has enjoyed great success in the past. The 2011 season saw Thorn score back-to-back wins and poles at Las Vegas including winning the "Fall Classic" open show from the rear of the field.

"This weekend is going to be a lot of fun in Vegas with Byron Campbell Motorsports and the Hronis Brothers, Pete and Kosta," Thorn said. "I'm looking forward to getting our SRL car back up to speed. Mike Keen and the entire crew have been working hard for this weekend."

The "Blackjack 121" at Las Vegas will be Thorn's eighth appearance at the 3/8ths mile paved venue and he also swept the action in May of 2010 for the Southwest Tour there. His 2012 SRL success has him ranked second in the national Sunoco Challenge points that ranks drivers in Late Model series across the country. The Sunoco Challenge champion will earn a NASCAR K&N Pro Series, East test with Joe Gibbs Racing in the winter.

Action this weekend at Las Vegas gets started with practice on Friday evening, before another round of practice, qualifying, and the "Blackjack 121" on Saturday. Roster: http://srlsouthwesttour.com/news.php..._from=&ucat=1&

Derek Thorn would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in 2012: Sunrise Ford, Four Star Fruit, Hronis Racing, Lucas Oil, Eibach Springs, Joe’s Racing Products, Oakley, Double Eagle Transportation, PepperJack Kennels, and Blakesley Sports Media.

Race fans can learn more about Derek Thorn at www.derekthorn.com
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]]> Front Page News VintageBuzz http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31780 NASCAR: Eric McClure address accident http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31779&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 16:58:14 GMT Eric McClure addressed the media at Darlington Raceway one week after being involved in a terrifying crash at Talladega Motor Speedway. A hit so hard... Eric McClure addressed the media at Darlington Raceway one week after being involved in a terrifying crash at Talladega Motor Speedway. A hit so hard to the inside wall McClure was airlifted to an Alabama hospital, where he spent two nights with a concussion and internal bruising.

McClure says he remembers only bits and pieces of his accident at Talladega, but knows he had lost his brakes before the impact.
http://youtu.be/nv5YYOekRoQ

Veteran driver Jeff Green will be in the #14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, as McClure has not been cleared by NASCAR to compete this weekend.

The TriStar Motorsports team has conducted an inspection with NASCAR officials on the car and did not see anything out of the ordinary crew chief Wes Ward said, "The steering column went up quite a bit, but from what NASCAR's telling me, that's pretty common with a frontal impact like that. I don't think he actually hit the steering wheel that hard. It just kind of moved up. His helmet or face didn't really go down into it that hard because of the HANS and the seat belts. There wasn't anything in the car that we could say was bad. Everything did what it was supposed to do and everything held up."
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]]> Front Page News ron olds http://www.bigwestracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31779