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Thu Mar 01
Florence Speedway’s Spring 50 Set for March 17
First six Prelude drivers announced
World of Outlaws Late Model Series News & Notes: Assessing The 2012 Tour Hopefuls After A Busy Month Of February
Staying Busy in the "Off-Season"
Plymouth Speedway gearing up for big things in 2012
ULMA Season Opener Just One Month Away
USMTS National Championship Review Baytown
MSCS DRIVER LICENSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SEASON
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Marching Into Perris Auto Speedway
Wed Feb 29
CMC point fund strengthened with more sponsors
Tue Feb 28
Lake Cumberland March 3 Open Practice Cancelled; Practice Reset for March 10
Lake Cumberland Speedway Ready to Rock and Roll at “The House of Hardcore Mayhem” in 2012
Lake Cumberland Speedway 2012 Schedule of Events
VIP Meet and Greet with Forrest and Charlotte Lucas
Ponderosa Speedway 2012 Season Rapidly Approaching; Season Opener Goes April 6
Promoter Brandon Hardgrove will open Lake Cumberland Speedway this Saturday for practice
Sun Feb 26
Moyer Caps UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit With Stirring World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory
Sat Feb 25
Hughes fires opening shot, wins USMTS National Championship Series opener
Blankenship Breaks Through With $10,000 Triumph In DIRTcar UMP Late Model Finale Of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
Fri Feb 24
Erb Overtakes Frank For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory At Volusia Speedway Park
MAJOR EVENT WEEK RESERVED CAMPING @ Eldora
COMP Cams Interstate Sprint Car Cup Payout Doubled
Phillips first at Baytown, wins USMTS Casey’s Cup opener
UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Fantasy League enters 4th Season
Bloomquist Masters Friday Afternoon UMP Late Model Action During 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
NAPA Auto Parts Becomes Title Sponsor of Super DIRT Week
Thu Feb 23
UMP DIRTcar Summernationals schedule updated
Wed Feb 22
ROBERT SARGENT IS 36TH AUTO RACING PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Title chase begins Thursday with 3rd Annual USMTS Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway
Rain Creates Huge Big-Block, Dirt Late Model Doubleheader Friday at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment
Dillon Double: Ty Wins Title, Austin Wins Finale at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit
Moyer Controls Second UMP Late Model A-Main Of 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment
Moyer Holds Narrow Lead in 1st 2012 A-Team Rankings
Tue Feb 21
Dominator Race Products named Official Plastic Nose Kit of USMTS
FASTRAK Racing Series Weekly Newsletter
GATOR-MADE! Nick Hoffman Vaults to Gator Championship Victory
Francis Overpowers Eckert For Checkered Flag On Opening Night Of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Late Model Action
Mon Feb 20
COMP Cams Interstate Cup Sprint Car Series Back for 2012
Jay Dickens Racing Engines Wreak Havoc in Florida
HERMIGATOR: Wallace Goes Wire to Wire for Third UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Win
Sunday Afternoon Drive: Ty Dillon Captures Delayed Event at Volusia Speedway Park
Highway 3 Raceway unveils 17-race schedule, inks deal with Flaws to manage historic clay oval
XSAN, Ustream offer FREE online broadcast of ‘Winter Meltdown’ featuring USRA Modifieds
Dollansky Ends Schatz’s Rule at Volusia Speedway Park
Schatz Victorious in Under Sunny Skies at Volusia Speedway Park
Diamond Race Cars Back for 2012(CMC)
Sun Feb 19
Francis Fends Off Owens in Classic East Bay Finish
Eckert Caps Bubba Army Winter Nationals At Bubba Raceway Park With Stirring $12,250 Triumph
Kinder Kicks Way to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
Lasoski Claims World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season Opener
Sat Feb 18
Erb Rebounds for Exciting Win at East Bay on Friday Night
Richards Ends Lanigan’s Domination Of Bubba Raceway Park In Friday-Night 50-Lapper
Rain Pushes Completion of Friday's Event to Sunday Afternoon
Rain Delays World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season Opener
Fri Feb 17
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Title Contenders Are Ready for 2012
Incredible Finish Goes to Francis at East Bay
Take Another Bite: Kenny Wallace Captures Second Volusia Victory
Lanigan Turns Back Challenge From Richards To Top Opening Night Of Bubba Army Late Model Winter Nationals
Dollansky Powers to Victory at Volusia Speedway Park
Thu Feb 16
Wallace Weaves to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Racing Equipment Win
Richards & Lanigan Flash Speed During Wednesday Night’s Practice At New-And-Improved Bubba Raceway Park
Lasoski wins Night 1 of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
Ray Cook Wins Thriller at DART Winternationals
Wed Feb 15
2012 Macon Speedway schedule
Tickets For Illini 100 On March 30-31 At Farmer City Raceway Set To Go On Sale Feb. 20
Wednesday practice kicks off 3rd Annual USMTS Texas Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway
Funeral Arrangements for "Billy Neal" of Peoria Illinois
Practice Ignites World of Outlaws Season in Sunny Florida
Minnesota Racer Masters UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Opener
FASTRAK Racing Series Weekly Newsletter
Don O'Neal Takes Back to Back Wins Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park
Tue Feb 14
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Anniversary to my Wife Donna!
Mineral City Speedway announces schedule, sanctioning of four USRA divisions in 2012
Stay Warm With Lucas Oil Speedway This Weekend
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Drivers Hit the Air Waves
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Heads To Florida For Historic Tripleheader At Bubba Raceway Park
Don O'Neal Takes Opening Night of Dart Winternationals at East Bay
Mon Feb 13
Fairbury Fan Club Party Feb 26
Mini Gold Cup Highlights Outlaws Rivalry with California Racers
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Sponsors and Special Award Programs For 2012
NASCAR Bud ShootOut Race Party this Saturday Night - February 18 - 6 p.m. at Mooney's Pub in Peoria Illinois
Reaper Race Cars and Fast Shocks joins CMC
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Through Official Website and Social Media Outlets
Sun Feb 12
Ponderosa Speedway Launches New Revamped Website; Announces Two Schedule Changes
Lanigan Opens 2012 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Season With $20,700 ‘Winter Freeze’ Victory At Screven Motor Speedway
Sat Feb 11
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Carl Short Announce Locations for the Hillbilly Hundred and the DTWC for 2012
Clanton Plays Starring Role During ‘Winter Freeze’ Qualifying-Night Action At Screven Motor Speedway
Fri Feb 10
Final Countdown is on to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Open Western Swing in Las Vegas
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at a Glance: UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park
Thu Feb 09
Ponderosa Speedway Recognizes Lee, Decker, and Hulett as 2011 Track Champions
NAPA Partners with World of Outlaws for SoCal Event
Track Changes Force World of Outlaws to Cancel Race at Tucson
Tri-County Race Track Releases 2012 Schedule of Events
More CMC News
Wed Feb 08
Shepp's Speedway Closed forever(this is the first press release I have received)
Comp Cams awards await drivers in all four USRA divisions
Richards Edges McCreadie For Top Spot In Fifth Annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series Pre-Season Media Poll
USMTS engine builders, drivers rev up for another COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year battle
Tue Feb 07
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Fan Appreciation Prizes at DART Winternationals
U.S. Race Gear returns as title sponsor
Clanton Hopes Hard Works Pays Off With Home-State Victory In ‘Winter Freeze’ At Screven Motor Speedway
Dave Blaney Racing from Sprint Cup to Sprint Car at Volusia
Mon Feb 06
Schatz’s Quest for Fifth World of Outlaws Crown Begins in Florida
North Alabama Speedway Books World of Outlaws Late Model Series Date On Fri., April 27
KING SHARES IN RECORD BOUNTY
COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Night of Champions Recap
Sun Feb 05
Record Number Of Drivers Approved As Contenders For 2012 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rookie of the Year
LaSalle Speedway will be attending the Racers Performance Expo February 25th and 26th in St. Charles, Il
Fri Feb 03
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Ready for 2012 Racing Season
Over $200,000 in Purse Monies, DART Winternationals Points Fund and Two Extra Starting Positions up for Grabs at the 36th Annual DART Winternationals
USRA Weekly Racing Series competitors get new awards from AERO Race Wheels
AERO Race Wheels joins USMTS family of contingency sponsors
Thu Feb 02
Lawrenceburg 2012 Schedule of Events & More
Eldora Updates on Camping, Banquet results, Prelude
University of Northwestern Ohio Set To Make Big Impact During 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented By Summit
University of Northwestern Ohio, Summit Racing Equipment Key Partners of 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit
Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series 2012 Point Fund
Tue Jan 31
FASTRAK Racing Series Weekly Newsletter
Deer Creek to continue partnership with USRA for tenth straight season in 2012
Mon Jan 30
THE HOOSIER TIRE MIDWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES 2012 SCHEDULE
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Record 3.2 Million Dollars Up for Grabs in 2012
North Central Arkansas Speedway to fly USRA banner in 2012
Twenty-eight dates in 2012 for USRA Iron Man Challenge
USMTS Casey’s Cup, National Championship Series openers set for Feb. 16-18 at Royal Purple Raceway
Sun Jan 29
Sad News - The Passing of a Racing Friend ........Jim Tobin from Normal, IL
Sat Jan 28
Four Driver websites added Matt Patus, Tim Fuller, Todd Hoover, Jacob Curnette
Fri Jan 27
Eckert Seeks To Regain Winning Form At Volusia Speedway Park In UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Feb. 20-25
Saldana Eyes More Success at World of Outlaws Season Opener in Florida
Columbus Speedway Announces Bigger & Better James King Memorial
Reserved Seat 2-Day Tickets on Sale Monday for 20th Annual DART Show-Me 100!
Wed Jan 25
PCRA Dirt Late Model Series Debuts New Website
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Announcer Rick Eshelman Receives Prestigious Award From Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
1st Annual FASTRAK Winter Nationals Set for FEB 17-19
Tue Jan 24
Southern Oregon Speedway becomes latest USRA member track, will sanction Modifieds in 2012
Firecracker 100 and Silver Cup headline 2012 Lernerville Speedway schedule!
Later starting date, but Fab Four Racing still the bread & butter!!
Sat Jan 21
LaSalle Speedway Swap Meet
Down & Dirty: Michigan’s Berlin Raceway Covering Pavement With Clay For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend On Sept. 21-22
Tri City Speedway 2012 Special Events
Thu Jan 19
USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Western Flyer HotMods join Saturday line-up at Jones Motor Speedway
ULTIMATE Posts More than $400,000 in Purses for 2012
CMC registration is now open
Wed Jan 18
Teenager Brandon Sheppard Ready To Make Some Late Model Noise In UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment
Allied Banquet award winners....Belle-Clair and Pevely
Tue Jan 17
Midwest Speed Expo a big hit
FASTRAK Racing Series Weekly Newsletter
Mon Jan 16
Award-Winning Promoter Redd Griffin Focused On Huge ‘Winter Freeze’ Weekend Feb. 10-11 At Screven Motor Speedway
Sat Jan 14
PEORIA SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2012 SCHEDULE, BUD LATE MODEL SERIES
Eldora 2012 Camping Permits and Awards Banquet
Fri Jan 13
Farmer City Raceway and Peoria Raceway have partnered up for the Modified Mania Memorial Day Weekend
More dates added, 84 nights at 38 dirt ovals comprise 2012 USMTS campaign
LaSalle Speedway 2012 Schedule
VP Gearing Up With New Products for 2012
Thu Jan 12
Fridays feature USRA RHS Modifieds at Thunderbird Speedway
Wed Jan 11
20th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Tickets on Sale January 15, 2012
Vote for your 2011 Tri City Speedway Favorite Driver
PEORIA SPEEDWAY SET FOR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT SATURDAY
Tue Jan 10
Unzicker & Harrison Enjoy Spotlight As Nearly $400,000 Is Distributed During DIRTcar UMP ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet
USRA RHS Modifieds part of Saturday night programs at Tri-State Speedway in 2012
Welcome in the New Year with Big Savings at Chubby Chassis
Lucas Oil MLRA Releases 2012 Schedule
Mon Jan 09
Quincy Raceways 2012 Schedule
Ponderosa Speedway Announces 2012 Division Rules
Ponderosa Speedway Rolls Out the Racing in 2012 at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”
Sun Jan 08
added one driver website John Gillenwater
Fri Jan 06
Valley Speedway to fly USRA banner in 2012
USRA RHS Modifieds get another home in Lone Star State at RPM Speedway
Tyler County Speedway Unveils Details Of Mega-Money Memorial Day Weekend ‘Bullring Bonanza’
Thu Jan 05
COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Night of Champions Banquet Details Announced
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Adds June Dates At Canada’s Autodrome Granby & Cornwall, New York’s Canandaigua
Wed Jan 04
Year Number Six on the Horizon for the United Late Model Association (ULMA)
Auction, Reunion and Arenacross this Weekend at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
2012 KISS Schedule Change
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Technical Bulletin
Deadline January 15 for USRA awards banquet tickets
Deadline January 15 for USMTS awards banquet tickets
Tue Jan 03
Sunoco Race Fuels Welcomes National Champion Jimmy Owens to Team Sunoco for 2012
Mon Jan 02
THREE FIRST-TIME NOMINEES FOR RPM AUTO RACING PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
One Driver Website added John Bridges
2012 KISS Schedule Set
Tickets for King of America Modified Nationals II on sale Tuesday