Bakersfield Speedway had a unique idea to run different classes of dirt race cars against one another in a grudge match. The race featured an IMCA Modified and a West Coast Super Stock whose lap times are very close to one another. Check out the video to see which machine takes the win.
Alex and Lucy were inspired by the tragic events of Hurricane Sandy and formed their organization to collect food and other basic supplies for animals in need. The duo are teaming up with Bridgeport Speedway and Avery Racing for a donation day at the track.
The massive tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Oklahoma, also made it’s way through the tiny 1/4-mile speedway of I-44 Riverside Speedway. The track suffered the same fate as many homes did during this horrific storm.
WoO Late Model Series Part Of Unique Doubleheader
by The World of Outlaws Late Model Series
on May 21, 2013
The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off with a treat for race fans as the WoO LMS and the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (BOSS) compete at the three-eighths-mile Wayne County oval, marking the first time ever that the renowned national full-fender tour will share an event with non-wing sprints.
Today in Chevrolet History: Don Williams Passes After 10-Year Coma
by Bobby Kimbrough
on May 21, 2013
Video and summary of Don Williams life-altering crash during the Sportsman 300 race at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 1979. Williams fell into a coma where he lived for over 10-years in this state until finally passing on this date in 1989.
Fans at Clay County Speedway in Flora, Illinois saw a very scary accident when Bill Dugger’s UMP Modified took a hard hit while sitting in a dangerous position. Check out the onboard video from Zach Fair here as Bill Dugger was able to walk away from this accident.
Crane Cams Provides Leading Service With Cam-Specific Tech Bulletins
by Lindsey Fisher
on May 20, 2013
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, street-strip or hardcore drag racer, finding the right camshaft for you car’s powerhouse is a critical task. Thankfully, Crane Cams can help you make the right decision for your application the first time around with their tech bulletins, saving you time, money and frustration
Modified legend Jason Hughes got the jump on Springfield, Missouri’s Jeremy Payne at the start of the USMTS event at West Plains on Saturday night, and that proved to be decisive move of the race. Hughes would fight off Payne for the rest of the event and notch his first victory of the 2013 USMTS campaign.
During the Modified’s A main at Florence Speedway on April 20th, Trent Green and Pete Holt were involved in a great battle for the lead. However the two would make contact and cause a massive pileup, is anyone to blame? You be the judge!
NASCAR driver and short track legend Dick Trickle has passed away from an apparent suicide.
Our friends at VP Racing Fuels love to stay busy. They just announced that they have released their new X16 grade of racing fuel. Designed for naturally aspirated engines, or those with up to a 300 HP shot of nitrous, this new level of racing fuel is affordable, yet capable.
Since we decided to upgrade the internals of our Chevy Performance 602 crate engine, we knew that we needed to protect our investment by upgrading the oil we were running in the engine. Read why we chose Driven Racing Oil here.
Whether your hot rod is sporting a small block Chevy, big block Chevy, or something a little bit different, Pace Performance has the products and the know-how to get your car performing at its best. While this has always been a goal of Pace, 2013 has brought on even more potential with new product lines.
Tuesday Practice Added For Eldora’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Event
by Eldora Speedway
on May 15, 2013
Although all available tickets for the inaugural running of the NASCAR Truck Series Mudsummer Classic on Wednesday, July 24 have been sold, fans now have an added opportunity to catch a glimpse of the historic event. The Tuesday Night Tailgate has been added to the schedule, with tickets going on sale May 16.
At the 1990 Knoxville Nationals Doug Wolfgang was returning to Knoxville after dominating the event in ’89. After crashing and loosing a driveshaft, Wolfgang made a remarkable run on Saturday to make the main event that we might never see again at Knoxville.
Anticipation Building for 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100
by Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
on May 13, 2013
The 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is drawing closer and the excitement is building for this crown jewel event, held at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Read about all the changes to the 2013 event here.
Knoxville Raceway’s victory lane might as well be a second home for Donny Schatz. The winner of five of the past six Knoxville Nationals, proved again on Saturday night why he is the man to beat at the famed half-mile.
Kevin Thomas Jr. Conquers USAC Sprint Feature at Tri-State Speedway
by Chris McWilliams
on May 13, 2013
Kevin Thomas Jr. would take the $5,000 feature win at Tri-State Speedway to earn his third straight Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series victory after a late miscue by Robert Ballou opened the door for Thomas to regain the lead.
Brad Sweet had a great run going at Eldora Speedway last Saturday night until mechanical issues forced him out of the feature event. His great battle for the lead was caught from a unique camera angle as we can ride along with Sweet at the always fast Eldora Speedway.
DIRTcar Stars of Then and Now Descend on Rolling Wheels Raceway
by Super DIRTcar Series
on May 10, 2013
Formerly “All-Star Weekend,” the Hall of Fame 60 moves to Wednesday night for a mid-week classic, making room for a special primetime Dirt Motorsports Hall of Fame induction ceremony to begin 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. Read more about it here.
