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With Thoughts on Fallen Warriors, Kurt Busch Ready to
Contend in NASCAR’s Memorial Day Weekend Classic
DENVER, Colo. (May 21, 2013) – The first thought for Kurt Busch when asked about this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway wasn’t about the longest race of the year, nor was it about his chances of winning one of NASCAR’s crown jewels after a dominating performance Saturday night in the Sprint All-Star Race.
Dylan Kwasniewski graduates from Faith Lutheran High School on June 7, obviously a landmark day in a young person's life. So is the day someone turns 18, and for Kwasniewski that day is May 31.
It is then that Kwasniewski, considered a potential future star driver, will be eligible to compete in a NASCAR Nationwide or Camping World Truck series race. He will finish the season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East but will look to possibly run in one of those other series during... [Read More]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 21, 2013 -- I-44 Riverside Speedway was hit very hard by an EF3 tornado. The tornado was about 1/4 to 1/2 mile wide as it hit the speedway. Promoters Mark Banister and Gloria Olexia also had their home completely destroyed a few miles east of the track as the tornado intensified to an EF5. Gloria's daughter was at the home when the two mile wide tornado hit,... [Read More]
Saturday May 25th. This Saturday and Sunday at CNS it's time to honor and remember those that have served to protect our freedoms and at CNS we honor them with a massive 2-Day racing bonanza! Yes, that's right folks not one big race but TWO days of incredible short track racing.
The first night of racing on Saturday Night is presented by GTI-DEKA Golf Cars. Saturday Night is the Military Race and we send out the Late Models which will culminate in a 50 lap... [Read More]
Third generation racer dominates World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars in New York
Contact: Sam Martin
World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars PR
704-467-7803 | [email protected]
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – May 20, 2013 – Kraig Kinser stole the show at Orange County Fair Speedway en route to his first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series feature win of the 2013 season.
Kinser and his Messila Valley started... [Read More]
TULARE, CA – MAY 19, 2013... In one of the most intense main events of 2013, Temecula’s Mike Spencer claimed the $2,500 victory at Tulare’s Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. With five official lead changes, the five-time champion took control from Ryan Bernal on lap twenty-seven and earned his 34th career Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car win. Bernal, “Hollywood” Danny Faria Jr., Bud Kaeding, and Matt Mitchell followed Spencer to the checkered flags.
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OSWEGO, N.Y. - Davey Hamilton raced to his first main event win on Saturday, May 11 since the devastating 2001 IndyCar crash at Texas Motor Speedway severed his legs and led to 21 operations to reconstruct his feet and legs and approximately one year in a wheelchair. Doctors once believed amputation may have been the best option.
But the resilient Hamilton made a full recovery and returned to Victory Lane a little over one week ago in the Novelis Supermodified main event at New... [Read More]
I-76 Speedway
Ft. Morgan Colorado
Saturday May 18, 2013
May 18, 2013 race recap.
I-76 Speedway dodged a storm Saturday night and provided great racing action from over 90 cars.
The Dwarfs had a tough time getting laps in without a yellow flag. Alex Amen took an early lead and managed to avoid spinouts a flip into the guard rail and another altercation with the wall. He finished first ahead of Chris Walker and... [Read More]
LAMAR, Colo. – Ty Williams would rather forget the start to the night. What he'd like to focus on is the finish.
And what a finish it was for the sprint car driver in the United Rebel Sprint Series. Williams, a former URSS national champ, won at the line Saturday night at Lamar Speedway in Lamar, Colo.
“We were junk early in the night,” Williams said. “We actually changed about everything, and it worked for once. Usually when we change... [Read More]
SALINA, Kan. -- A special night of racing was in store for fans in the Salina area as six divisions amassing 91 cars competed on a lightning fast Salina Speedway in front of a nice-sized crowd on Salina Bombers night.
With players and management in the house from the Central Professional Indoor Football League team fans were treated to autographs and photos from the personnel of the Bombers, as well as the racers during intermission.
Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday and moved back into the Funny Car points lead at the 25th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals.
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) also were winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. All three winners were presented special-edition silver Wally trophies in honor of the event’s 25th anniversary.
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