2018-02-13

Strickler Wins The Money; Hoffman Wins His Third Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Title

Strickler Wins The Money; Hoffman Wins His Third Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Title

Posted: 12 Feb 2018 06:44 PM PST

Strickler Wins The Money; Hoffman Wins His Third Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Title

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds wrap up their portion of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals

BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 11, 2018 — The $5,000-to-win Big Gator Championships for the ironmen of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals, the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds was on Monday, February 12th. For the past seven days, the Modifieds have raced every night of the week as their marathon week of races within the DIRTcar Nationals came to an end. Two-time defending DIRTcar Nationals Champion, Nick Hoffman came into the night needing to finish fourth or better to claim his third straight DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Gator Championship. Hoffman would go on to finish second to Big Gator Championship Feature winner, Kyle Strickler who earned a $5,000 payday while Hoffman won his third straight DIRTcar Nationals title.

"We had a good racecar all week long. We battled some adversity earlier in the week with the car falling off the trailer. But we never finished out of the top three the whole time. We didn't win the Championship, but we got the Big Gator for winning five grand," Smiled the 33-year-old driver of the #8 Longhorn Chassis entry. "We've been surrounded by Elite cars are week long. But we never gave up. These guys are just so good, but the results showed how good we are too. It takes some long hours to do this. It's nice though to put this Longhorn ahead of all those Elites, especially tonight." Added the driver originally from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. For the week, Strickler won, finished second and third twice each.

For Hoffman, the 25-year-old driver who is originally from Belleville, IL, the driver of the #2 Elite Chassis entry would become the first driver in DIRTcar Nationals history to win three championships in the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. "Man, this is so awesome. To win a Big Gator is pretty special no matter how many times you do it. These are so hard to come by and to do this three years in a row says a lot about this car and this team. There's so many people that make this happen and I truly can't thank everyone enough." Through the week, Hoffman recorded three wins as well as two seconds and a third to win the DIRTcar Nationals title by 13 points (458-443) over Strickler.

NASCAR Xfinity Series star, Justin Allgaier and Zeke McKenzie brought the stellar 28-car field to Chief Starter, Dave Farney's green flag. It would be McKenzie shooting out to the early lead while Allgaier and the rest of the pack scrambled for position. McKenzie would extend his lead early in the event as Nick Hoffman, who started eighth, quickly worked his way into the top five by following fellow fourth row starter, Kyle Strickler, who started seventh. By Halfway, Strickler and Hoffman were second and third and slowly reeling in the race long leader, McKenzie.

On lap 16, Strickler was able to slip past McKenzie to take over the top spot as Hoffman also followed him through to grab second. The two drivers who both now call Mooresville, NC home, pulled away from the rest of the field and began slicing through lapped traffic while in the midst of their battle for the $5,000 payday. Strickler would lose Hoffman in traffic, but Hoffman was able to get through it to set up a late battle with Strickler. As the laps clicked off, both drivers got away from everyone, but it would be Strickler who would fight off a late charge from Hoffman to secure his second Gator of the week, his fourth career win at Volusia Speedway Park and first Big Gator trophy.

Hoffman settled for second but would officially clinch his third consecutive DIRTcar Nationals title. Will Krup rounded out the podium finishers in third. Two-time Gator winner this week, Tyler Nicely finished fourth as Allgaier completed the top five. Ryan Ayers scored his best finish of the week in sixth as Mark Whitener, two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, Matt Crafton, opening night winner, David Stremme and Jason Beaulieu rounded out the top-10.

The DIRTcar Late Models continue Late Model week on Tuesday, February 13th before the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series finish out the week over the last four nights from February 14-17th. The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds take over for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and begin their stretch of five nights of racing also on Tuesday, February 13th and will also close out the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals.

For more information about the 47th annual DIRTcar Nationals and to order tickets, please call: 1 (844) DIRT-TIX or log onto the DIRTcar Nationals website located at: dirtcarnationals.com. You can also follow the DIRTcar Nationals by visiting the Social Media outlets. Just search for "DIRTcar Nationals" on both Facebook and Twitter for the very latest updates.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Results:

Feature (30-Laps): 1. 8- Kyle Strickler; 2. 2 – Nick Hoffman; 3. K9 – Will Krup; 4. 25-Tyler Nicely; 5. 7- Justin Alligaier; 6. 6a – Ryan Ayers; 7. 5 – Mark Whitener; 8. 88- Matt Crafton; 9. 35- David Stremme; 10. 90- Jason Beaulieu; 11. 96m – Mike McKinney; 12. 67 – Garrett Stewart; 13. 36 – Kenny Wallace; 14. 24z- Zeke McKenzie; 15. 17T – Tyler Evans; 16. 99H – Justin Haley; 17. 9- Ken Schrader; 18. 49- Brian Ruhlman; 19. 1- Blake Spalding; 20. 2×4 – Chase Collins; 21. 23- Ryan Cripe; 22. 18L- Michael Long; 23. 15c – Jamie Carter; 24. 14c – Rick Conoyer; 25. 4 – Rick Arms; 26. 77- Ray Bollinger; 27. 61 – Allen Weisser; 28. 22T – Tony Anderson.

Last Chance Showdown 1: 1. 67- Garrett Stewart; 2. 1. Blake Spalding; 3. 01- Brendan Rassell; 4. 22T – Tony Anderson; 5. 14c- Rick Conoyer; 6. 13- Todd Souza; 7. 71N- Will Norris; 8. 96-Matthew Johnson; 9. D4- Dave Jamison; 10. 27-Frank Paladino; 11. 45-Will Long; 12. 11T-Dugan Thye; 13. 07-Jeff Thomas; 14. 4s-Craig Shaw; 15. 85E- Jesse Stange; 16. 11N- Gene Nicholas; 1. 27G – Jason Garver; 17. 6B- Dave Baldwin.

Last Chance Showdown 2: 1. 49- Brian Ruhlman, 2. 9- Ken Schrader, 3. 17T- Tyler Evans, 4. 3- Steve Stevenson, 5. 15- Joey Miller, 6. 2J- Troy Johnson, 7. A1- Gary Bentley, 8. 54- Larry Burkins, 9. 99H- Justin Haley, 10. 21- Sean Monaghan. DNS: 71 Jessie Hoskins, 10T Dustin Thayer, 6P Marvin Barton

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DIRTcar UMP Modified DIRTcar Nationals Points: As of 2/11

Posted: 12 Feb 2018 10:16 AM PST

SPOTCAR #NAME

6-Feb

7-Feb

8-Feb

9-Feb

10-Feb

11-Feb

TOTAL

1

2NICK HOFFMAN

75

80

80

70

78

383

2

8KYLE STRICKLER

70

70

75

75

75

365

3

35DAVID STREMME

80

75

53

60

60

328

4

24zZEKE MCKENZIE

60

37

51

55

68

271

5

18LMICHAEL LONG

51

65

29

51

70

266

6

25TYLER NICELY

16

60

28

75

80

259

7

96mMIKE MCKINNEY

37

28

70

65

55

255

8

36KENNY WALLACE

53

26

60

49

51

239

9

7JUSTIN ALLGAIER

47

65

60

63

235

10

61ALLEN WEISSER

26

47

55

53

53

234

11

K9WILL KRUP

19

49

49

42

73

232

12

2×4CHASE COLLINS

65

36

33

43

49

226

13

88MATT CRAFTON

27

34

43

55

65

224

14

90JASON BEAULIEU

36

44

44

49

49

222

15

44KCKC BURDETTE

49

45

45

45

34

218

16

17TTYLER EVANS

44

38

24

70

38

214

17

49BRIAN RUHLMAN

30

43

47

51

43

214

18

23RYAN CRIPE

43

26

37

44

58

208

19

4RICKY ARMS

25

51

42

41

47

206

20

99HJUSTIN HALEY

55

25

27

53

41

201

21

54LARRY BURKINS

41

35

40

44

40

200

22

77RAY BOLLINGER

45

22

25

49

51

192

23

2JTROY JOHNSON

33

30

38

47

42

190

24

67GARRETT STEWART

24

53

26

38

45

186

25

27FRANK PALADINO

25

22

21

75

38

181

26

15cJAMIE CARTER

31

40

26

37

47

181

27

27GJASON GARVER

32

19

19

70

36

176

28

9KEN SCHRADER

28

27

41

40

37

173

29

11TDUGAN THYE

23

22

18

60

41

164

30

72TODD NEIHEISER

34

33

20

39

37

163

31

45WILL LONG

27

17

21

55

42

162

32

11mMICHAEL MCGEE

23

23

24

65

26

161

33

98SHON FLANARY

35

39

39

47

160

34

8AAUSTIN HOLCOMBE

16

31

35

45

32

159

35

4sCRAIG SHAW

23

17

20

65

34

159

36

14CRICK CONOYER

29

25

27

43

35

159

37

1BLAKE SPALDING

26

25

17

47

43

158

38

22TTONY ANDERSON

39

21

23

42

32

157

39

6ARYAN AYERS

27

36

41

53

157

40

11JOSH RICE

38

41

34

40

153

41

11RJESSE RUPE

22

20

32

40

39

153

42

D4DAVE JAMISON

20

20

30

43

40

153

43

71JESSIE HOSKINS

21

27

27

41

36

152

44

A1GARY BENTLEY

15

21

22

60

33

151

45

6BDAVE BALDWIN

26

21

20

53

30

150

46

01BRENDAN RASSELL

18

19

24

55

31

147

47

11NGENE NICHOLAS

21

20

22

51

33

147

48

99HUNT GOSSUM

24

42

25

51

142

49

10TDUSTIN THAYER

15

19

26

49

29

138

50

71nWILL NORRIS

17

24

23

45

24

133

51

15JOEY MILLER

27

16

19

38

31

131

52

07JEFF THOMAS

22

23

22

37

25

129

53

1xSTEVE STEVENSON

21

25

53

30

129

54

85EJESSE STRANGE

14

15

18

51

26

124

55

06ZLARRY MOTT

16

16

15

75

122

56

58RYAN BECKETT

19

15

17

40

28

119

57

13TODD SOUZA

18

14

18

45

23

118

58

28BJASON BROOKOVER

42

18

13

42

115

59

71xTIMMY NEAR

24

21

37

29

111

60

41BRAD GOFF

24

24

23

38

109

61

78RICH PRATT

70

39

109

62

6RYAN FOWLER

32

31

45

108

63

10A.J. FIKE

17

29

16

40

102

64

22JJOHN BAKER

26

47

28

101

65

89wRICK WEITEKAMP

17

18

16

43

94

66

OOBUZZIE RUTIMANN

49

44

93

67

96MATTHEW JOHNSON

16

44

27

87

68

21SEAN MONAGHAN

20

18

14

35

87

69

22JLEE HOBBS

25

19

39

83

70

42PAUL NIZNIK

40

23

17

80

71

21cTAYLOR COOK

55

14

69

72

6PMARVIN BARTON

42

27

69

73

5MARK WHITENER

65

65

74

17ROBBIE EVANS

22

39

61

75

7×7JEFF SOLINGER

19

16

15

50

76

27

WILLIAM CEVAAL

41

41

77

83RAY CICCARELLI

18

17

35

78



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2018-02-12

Todd Gilliland Edges Harrison Burton In A Win For The Ages


Todd Gilliland Edges Harrison Burton In A Win For The Ages

NASCAR Next Drivers Put On A Show In K&N Pro East Opener At New Smyrna

New Smyrna, Fla. -- If Sunday night's NASCAR K&N Pro Series East finish is any indication, the sport's future is going to be exciting.

Todd Gilliland and Harrison Burton, a pair of 17-year-old NASCAR Next drivers, put on a two-lap brawl that had fans on their feet at the finish and social media buzzing long after the checkered flag flew.

Gilliland emerged with the victory in the New Smyrna 175, diving under Burton for the lead on the white flag lap and winning the drag race down the back stretch. Cole Rouse, 20 and another rising young star, nearly made it three-wide across the line and stole the runner-up spot from Burton at the finish.

"Hard racing for the win," Gilliland said of the battle. "That stuff is going to happen. We were both very hungry to get the win."

Burton, who led 79 laps, lost the top spot on Lap 131. But with two to go, he used a bump-and-run into Turn 3 to take the lead back. Gilliland, though, muscled his way by less than a half-lap later.

The victory was the sixth career on the East, and was his 19th victory combined in the K&N Pro Series.

"Luckily we put this Toyota Camry in Victory Lane." said Gilliland, who will be running a split schedule between the K&N Pro Series and Camping World Truck Series after winning the last two K&N Pro West titles.  "I can't thank everyone on my team enough. It's a dream come true to be back here."

The Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, driver started from the outside of the front row after Burton won the pole, and the two swapped the lead back and forth throughout the race. The major twist in the battle came when Gilliland and the rest of the leaders pitted during the first of two race breaks on lap 63 and Burton stayed on the track.

Burton found himself in fuel conservation mode for the rest of the race – up until the final few laps of battling.

"We were saving gas from the beginning of the race," Burton said. "At the end of the race, you aren't think about it when you are racing like that, but I'm sure we were pretty close. It was just two guys going hard for the win, that's what we come to do, we are both racing for the W."

Rouse's Bill McAnally Racing teammate, Derek Kraus, finished fourth.

Tyler Ankrum, who blew a motor in practice and was forced to start at the tail end of the field, nearly drove to the front and rounded out the top five.

Spencer Davis finished sixth, followed by Anthony Sergi, Ronnie Bassett Jr., Tyler Dippel and Brandon McReynolds.

The New Smyrna 175 will air on NBCSN on Tuesday Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. ET.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to the track on April 14 at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Zombie Auto 150.

Todd Gilliland (middle) edges Cole Rouse (right) and Harrison Burton across the line to win the New Smyrna 175 for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida. (Scott Hunter/NASCAR)


Contact:
Jason Christley
NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications
(386) 310-6094
jchristley@nascar.com

NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES EAST-New Smyrna 175 Results

Sunday

At New Smyrna Speedway

New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Lap length: 0.48 miles

(Start position in parentheses)

1. (2) Todd Gilliland, Sherrills Ford, N.C., Toyota, 175 laps, 64.054 mph.

2. (3) Cole Rouse, Fort Rouse, AK, Toyota, 175.

3. (1) Harrison Burton, Huntersville, N.C., Toyota, 175.

4. (7) Derek Kraus, Stratford, Wis., Toyota, 175.

5. (25) Tyler Ankrum, San Bernadiino, CA, Toyota, 175.

6. (8) Spencer Davis, Dawsonville, Ga., Chevrolet, 175.

7. (10) Anthony Sergi, Oviedo, Fla., Toyota, 175.

8. (15) Ronnie Bassett, Jr., Winston-Salem, NC, Toyota, 175.

9. (5) Tyler Dippel, Wallkill, N.Y., Ford, 175.

10. (6) Brandon McReynolds, Mooresville, N.C., Chevrolet, 175.

11. (21) Kody Vanderwal, LaSalle, CO, Toyota, 175.

12. (11) Ryan Vargas, La Miranda, Calif, Toyota, 175.

13. (17) J.P. Morgan, Mooresville, NC, Chevrolet, 175.

14. (16) Brandon Oakley, Beavercreek, Ohio, Ford, 175.

15. (14) Joe Graf, Jr, Mahwah, NJ, Toyota, 175.

16. (20) Abraham Calderon, Monterrey, Mexico, Toyota, 175.

17. (22) Jimmy Zacharias, Candor, NY, Chevrolet, 175.

18. (23) Juan Manuel Gonzalez, Mexico City, Mexico, Toyota, 173.

19. (12) Chase Cabre, Tampa, Fla., Toyota, 173.

20. (19) Matt Levin, Tucson, AZ, Chevrolet, 171.

21. (27) Chuck Buchanan, Jr., Hildebran, N.C., Ford, 170.

22. (24) Jesse Iwuji, Carrollton, TX, Chevrolet, 160, engine.

23. (28) Andrew Tuttle, Eagle, ID, Toyota, 159.

24. (4) Anthony Alfredo, Ridgefield, CT, Toyota, 133, accident.

25. (18) Dillon Bassett, Winston-Salem, N.C., Ford, 133, accident.

26. (13) Ruben Garcia Jr., Mexico City, Mexico, Toyota, 115, electrical.

27. (26) John Wood, Eagle, ID, Chevrolet, 52, mechanical.

28. (29) Salvatore Iovino, Los Angeles, CA, Chevrolet, 36, accident.

29. (9) Hailie Deegan, Temecula, CA, Toyota, 19, electrical.

 

Race Statistics

Time of Race: 1 hour 18 minutes 41 seconds

Margin of Victory: .158 seconds

Fastest Qualifier: H.Burton (93.770 mph, 18.428 seconds)

Caution Flags: 8 for 39 laps.

Lead Changes: 3 among 2 drivers.

Lap Leaders: H. Burton 1-14; T. Gilliland 15-65; H. Burton 66-130; T. Gilliland 131-175.

Standings: 1. T. Gilliland, 48; 2. C. Rouse, 42; 3. H. Burton, 42; 4. D. Kraus, 40; 5. T. Ankrum, 39; 6. S. Davis, 38; 7. A. Sergi, 37; 8. R. Bassett,Jr., 36; 9. T. Dippel, 35; 10. B. McReynolds, 34.



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2018-02-10

Becker Files First Entry for Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series

Becker Files First Entry for Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         TR020918-04


<<ATTACHED PHOTO (vlf_1458.jpg): Joey Becker, seen here competing at Thunder Road in 2013, will return to Thunder Road competition this season for the three-race Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series. (Eric LaFleche photo)>>

 

Barre, Vt. – After four years largely spent on the sidelines, Jeffersonville veteran Joey Becker is returning to competition at Thunder Road. The former Memorial Day Classic Champion has filed the first official entry for the Myers Container Service Triple Crown and will strap into the driver's seat once again for the three-race series that will open as a part of a special Friday night event on Friday, June 8.

 

Becker is a multi-time winner in both the Flying Tigers and the Maplewood/Irving Late Models. However, he has not raced in a Thunder Road weekly event since 2014, when he retired from the seat of the #16VT Richard Green Racing Late Model. He spent more than a decade with the Richard Green team as a driver; since then, he has remained with the organization as a crew member and mechanic, helping replacement Scott Dragon win the 2016 "King of the Road" title. 

 

But for three nights this summer, Becker will return to the division where he was one of the top drivers for many years. He will pilot the #05 Waste Oil Heating Systems of VT Chevrolet owned and prepared by 2008 Flying Tiger Champion Craig Bushey.

 

"I really wasn't planning on this at all," Becker said of his comeback. "Craig had put a bug in my ear for a while, and I didn't really take it too seriously. But then he got after me pretty hard, and I said, 'I've got Scott's Late Model to deal with, and I really don't have time.' Craig said, 'you just need to be the driver. I'll take care of everything else.' I was like, 'that'll work for me!'"

 

"I've kind of been itching a little bit to come back," he added. "I've run a couple Enduros, but this three-race schedule is just about right for me. I'm definitely looking forward to getting back in a Tiger car, and especially mixing it up with Dwayne Lanphear. Why let him have all the fun?"

 

The Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series will feature three 75-lap events with the first event scheduled for Capital City Auto Mart Night on Friday, June 8. Events two and three will be held on Thursday, July 12 and Thursday, August 9. A separate point fund has been posted for the top Triple Crown finishers. The events will also award points towards the 2018 Lenny's Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger championship.

 

For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at (802) 244-6963media@thunderroadvt.com, or visit www.thunderroadvt.com.

 

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2018-02-08

PASS Super Late Model Racers Preparing To Kick Off 2018 Season At Dillon

PASS Super Late Model Racers Preparing To Kick Off 2018 Season At Dillon

 

  • For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 8) – Racers from across the country are busy counting down the days as the 2018 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model season opener at Dillon Motor Speedway draws closer.  The 13th Annual South Carolina Clash 200 at Dillon on Saturday, February 24 will not only mark the beginning of the PASS National Championship Series, but it will also be the first race of the PASS South Super Late Model schedule.

Ever since the first South Carolina Clash was held at nearby Florence Motor Speedway in 2006, the event has been one of the featured races annually on the PASS schedule.  Since that first Clash won by the late Charlie Bradberry, a stellar list of drivers have gone to victory lane including two-time Clash winner, Ryan Blaney, as well as Justin Wakefield, Ben Rowe, Preston Peltier, Austin Theriault, Daniel Hemric, and Tyler Church.  In last year's race, Jared Irvan took advantage of a late-race restart to beat Christian Eckes to the checkered flag at the conclusion of 200 laps at Dillon.

Newly turned 17-year-old driver Kodie Conner from Kannapolis, NC is excited to return to Dillon for the 200 lapper which will begin the South's oldest Super Late Model championship.  After a second place finish at Dillon in 2016, Conner was involved in an accident last year that he believes played a part in costing him the series championship.

"After last year and falling out of the race at Dillon to begin the year, it actually changed the end of the season for Team KCR," says Conner, who owns his team now following the passing of his grandfather, Jerry, in 2017.  "I felt I was not able to catch up to Matt [Craig] after that.  We've ran good at Dillon in the past, and as an owner-driver now, I feel we will run good there in a couple of weeks."

A former PASS Pro Late Model champion, Conner has competed the last two seasons in the Super Late Model ranks, finishing second to Matt Craig in the final standings both years.  With plenty of seat time behind him and additional sponsorship support in 2018, Conner hopes not to only make a run at the PASS South title, but to compete for the PASS National Championship as well.

"This season is my year," says Conner.  "I and my father, Shannon, have worked extremely hard and we believe we can continue to compete with teams that have a bigger budget than we do.  I'm definitely excited about this upcoming season with the PASS series."

All the action gets under way on Friday, February 23 at Dillon Motor Speedway with open practice for all competing divisions from 2 – 5 PM.  On Saturday, February 24, practice will begin at 10 AM with qualifying starting at 12:30 PM for the PASS Super Late Models, SuperTrucks, and U-Cars/FWD, followed by main events starting at approximately 2 PM. 

  PASS Super Late Model entry forms for the events at Dillon, Caraway, and the 45th Annual Oxford 250 can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, and the inaugural Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions topassracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2018-02-07

SPEEDWAY 51 POWERED BY THE AUTOSAVER GROUP SEASON SCHEDULE FULL OF GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

SPEEDWAY 51 POWERED BY THE AUTOSAVER GROUP SEASON SCHEDULE FULL OF GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

 

          The 2018 racing season at Speedway 51 Powered by the Autosaver Group has a jam packed schedule full of entertainment for the entire family. The return to weekly competition for the North Country Ford Late Model class has fans buzzing in anticipation as they are truly looking forward to seeing the ACT type Late Models on a regular basis.

 

            Not only will the Late Models run weekly, Speedway 51 will be hosting a pair of American Canadian Tour Late Model events. This will mark the return of the ACT Tour for the first time in two years. Those two events will be held on Saturday night, June 2 as Caron Fabrication of Groveton sponsors the 151 lap event. The second ACT Tour event will be on Saturday night, July 14th as JP Sicard Inc, and Kingdom Gravel and Aggregates of Barton, Vermont will sponsor the 151 lap event.

 

            Another major 2018 event will be the return of the Pro Allstars Series Super Late Models, and PASS Mods. The sleek PASS Super Late Models will burn up the ¼ mile bullring at blazing speeds. The PASS Mods will join them. Creative Counters from Lyndonville, Vermont will be the headlining sponsors for this high energy event.

 

            Moms of Lancaster will host the downtown Groveton Car Show on Saturday, May 12th, with the Moms of Lancaster opening up the season at 6pm. Saturday, May 26th will feature the NAPA Spectacular Military night.

 

            Saturday June 30th will see the 4th of July weekend celebration which will include a Late Model 100 lap main event, and a giant fireworks display that will wrap up the night, all powered by the Autosaver Group.

 

            There is a new Series between Thunder Road and Speedway 51, and that is the all new, four race, Street Stock Series. There will be two races at each track. The Series is sponsored by Moms of Lancaster.

 

            Keep an eye out on the Speedway 51 Powered by the Autosaver Group website, as the 2018 racing schedule is constantly updated. Speedway 51 Powered by the Autosaver Group is located at 78 Craggy Road in Groveton, New Hampshire. The website can be found at www.speedway51int.com


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2018-02-06

Creating the Template for an Exciting 2018 Season at Peterborough Speedway

Creating the Template for an Exciting 2018 Season at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

The 51st season of continuous action at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval is taking shape as the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway gets ready for the 2018 schedule. A rain-free silver anniversary campaign may have set the mark of perfection for the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City, track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says everyone will be doing their part to create a memorable schedule.

 

"Obviously there is nothing we can do about the weather, but there are things we can control," Josiasse said. "The gates are scheduled to open Victoria Day weekend and our staff and officials will be ready to maintain the high level of customer satisfaction that we established during the 2017 schedule."

 

Peterborough Speedway will once again offer fans 5 regular classes of weekly action; plus, special guest divisions throughout the year. The entry level 4Fun group has been rebranded as Bone Stock, with the Thunder Cars working under the Super Stock banner. Mini Stock, Renegade Truck and Late Model classes will remain unchanged.

 

After capturing the Renegade Truck championship a year ago, Tim Burke announced plans to move to the Super Stock division. The veteran racer from Bancroft, Ontario – who has also logged laps with the OSCAAR Modified and Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series – will hope to contend for the track title with the new car and says he'll likely run both machines for at least part of the new season.

 

Home track Super Stock teams will have the chance to set their eyes on a bigger prize in 2018. Saturday, June 9thPeterborough Speedway will host a qualifying event for the Canadian Short Track Nationals, to be staged Labour Day Weekend at Jukasa Motor Speedway. Full event details will be available at the track.

 

"These crews work as hard anyone else in the pit area and they deserve the chance to play on the biggest stages available," Josiasse said. "As a promoter, we're supposed to be impartial; but it would thrill me to see one of our regulars holding the trophy in victory lane."

 

Bullring bullet points: Fans can pick up a copy of Peterborough Speedway's 2018 schedule during the 4th annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 9th, 10th & 11th – at the International Centre in Toronto.

 

Keep up-to-date with the latest off-season news and information by visitingwww.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track's Facebook page and following it on Twitter.


 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Bancroft's Tim Burke made his first Thunder Car/Super Stock start at the 25th Autumn Colours Classic. The 2017 Renegade Truck champion will run in 2 different divisions during the 2018 season.

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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JP Motorsports Announces its 2018 Pro All Stars Series Schedule

JP Motorsports Announces its 2018 Pro All Stars Series Schedule

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Temperatures here at home are still a bit chilly, but JP Motorsports is getting ready heat things up as they hit the road for the 2018 Pro All Stars Racing Series tour. From their Ennismore, Ontario home base, driver J.P. Josiasse and the team are looking forward to getting the new season underway.

 

"We're always excited to get to the first race of the year; especially when it takes us away from the cold weather," Josiasse said. "We've been working hard to get things ready for the season opener. It takes a lot of effort, but the crew and I know it'll all be worthwhile when load the car into the hauler and hit the highway."

 

The car that will take JP Motorsports into the 2018 campaign is affectionately known as 'Clare'. It's the same Port City Chassis that the #24J team introduced at the second race of last year, with a 6thplace finish in the final point standings and a pair of 8th place finishes in 8 starts. With another year of action in the highly competitive series under his belt, Josiasse is confident that they'll get the year off to a strong start. 

 

"Our group is having fun. We've made some new friends and we're learning how to get the most from our equipment," the driver admitted, during a break at the team's shop. "That's what this sport has always been about and its what keeps us coming back."

 

For the 2018 season, JP Motorsports will carry sponsorship support from The Old Smoke House, Stoneridge Specialty Insurance, AR Bodies, APT Transport, Kawartha Outdoor Décor, Kirkey Racing and Impact Safety Equipment. The team is also looking for additional marketing partners for the upcoming season.

 

JP Motorsports 2018 Pro All Stars Racing Series Schedule

 

February 24th:               Dillon Motor Speedway

 

March 11th:                    Caraway Motor Speedway

March 31st:                    Hickory Motor Speedway

 

May 25th:                       Concord Speedway

 

August 3rd:                    Lee USA Speedway

 

September 28th:            Thunder Road Speedbowl

 

October 20th:                 Richmond International Raceway

 

November 10th:             Concord Speedway

November 17th:             Hickory Motor Speedway

 

Follow the team throughout the upcoming season by liking the JP Motorsports page atwww.facebook.com.


 

Photo attachment: JP Motorsports Collection

 

JP Motorsports is looking forward to a successful 2018 season on the Pro All Stars Racing Series, with driver J.P. Josiasse.

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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2018-02-01

Maplewood and Irving to Sponsor Thunder Road Late Model Division

Maplewood and Irving to Sponsor Thunder Road Late Model Division

 

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<<ATTACHED PHOTO (IMG_6361.JPG): The Thunder Road Late Model division will be known as the Maplewood/Irving Late Models through the 2020 season. (Alan Ward photo)>>

 

Barre, VT – Thunder Road officials announced today that they have signed a multi-year agreement with Maplewood Convenience Stores and Irving Oil to become the entitlement sponsors of the Thunder Road Late Model division. The agreement runs through the 2020 season and includes full naming rights to the track's top auto racing class.

 

The Maplewood/Irving Late Models have been the lead division at Thunder Road since 1992 when the division was created. They were known at the time as the Late Model Sportsmen. The division competes under American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Model rules.

 

The addition of Maplewood and Irving marks the first time since 1998 that the Late Models have had a title sponsor. Maplewood previously sponsored the Late Model Semi-Feature and Triple Crown program from 2015 to 2017.

 

"We at Maplewood, along with our friends from Irving Oil, are so pleased with this new partnership," Maplewood owner Wayne Lamberton said. "We anxiously await spring and the kick-off to this great new relationship at the 'Nation's Site of Excitement'."

 

Maplewood Convenience Store is a locally-owned business with locations in Berlin, South Barre, and Waterbury. The Maplewood Vermont Travelers Service Center in Berlin, a public/private partnership to provide information and services, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Irving Oil is a multinational energy company that specializes in fuel oil and natural gas. They operate Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick and own or franchise more than 900 gas stations throughout New England and Eastern Canada. All Maplewood Convenience Store locations offer Irving gasoline, diesel fuel, and other products.

 

For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at (802) 244-6963media@thunderroadvt.com, or visit www.thunderroadvt.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Maplewood-Convenience-Store-144458612262971/, or www.theirving.com.

 

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2018-01-30

NASCAR Announces Key Strategic Personnel Moves

NASCAR Announces Key Strategic Personnel Moves

Cassidy, Seigler Take Key International Posts;

Kennedy Assumes Camping World Truck Series Leadership Role

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2018) – NASCAR today announced key leadership appointments across its growing international business landscape and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

 

Jim Cassidy has been named to the new leadership position of Chief International Officer, reporting into Steve O'Donnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer.  Charged with growing the NASCAR brand of racing internationally, Cassidy will oversee all international competition and commercial operations, building on the success of NASCAR's three international series with the NASCAR Pinty's Series in Canada, NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.

 

"Jim brings nearly two decades of racing operations and industry leadership experience.  He has worked tirelessly to grow our existing motorsports properties outside of the U.S and will lead our efforts to identify important growth opportunities internationally for our sport and its growing fanbase," said O'Donnell. 

 

"NASCAR racing is broadcast in over 185 countries and territories, with race fans engaging stock car racing in person at events in Canada, Mexico and across Europe. The demand for NASCAR racing internationally has never been stronger and we look forward to bringing our sport closer to race fans everywhere," said Cassidy.

 

Joining Cassidy in these efforts will be Chad Seigler in the new position of Vice President, International Business Development. Seigler will draw upon a decade of successful industry sales experience to oversee all international sales and partnership marketing.  Celeste Griffin-Churchill in the new position of Senior Director, International, Joe Balash in his current role as Director, International Competition, and Bob Duvall in his position as Senior Director, International & Weekly/Touring Business Development will play key roles in this area.

 

NASCAR additionally announced that Ben Kennedy has been named to the leadership position of General Manager, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.  Kennedy will oversee all aspects of NASCAR's popular truck series, working closely with Brad Moran, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Managing Director, and Jeff Wohlschlaeger, Managing Director, Series Marketing to continue to deliver great racing, fan experience and marketing across this series. Kennedy will report into Elton Sawyer, Vice President, Competition and will work closely with O'Donnell and Steve Phelps, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer. 

 

"Ben will draw upon his years of experience across NASCAR's grassroots and national series to bring valuable commercial and competition insights to our NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. With promising young drivers and experienced veterans battling it out in close, side-by-side racing, Ben truly understands from experience that every lap matters and we are excited about his future leadership in this important national series," said Brent Dewar, President, NASCAR.

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com andwww.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR'). For race tickets, visit www.NASCAR.com/tickets.

 

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NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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Sportsman Modifieds To Compete Alongside World of Outlaws.

Sportsman Modifieds To Compete Alongside World of Outlaws.

PLATTSBURGH – Airborne Park Speedway's Sportsman Modified division will be showcased alongside the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on July 25, 2018.
The night is setting up to see outstanding sprint car action with some of the biggest names in dirt racing along with the Airborne Sportsman Modified stars. 
"This will be an exciting evening for our Sportsman drivers," Airborne Park Speedway Promoter John Walker said. "The Sportsman division has been the strongest division over the last few seasons and I'm proud that they'll get to perform on the big stage that night."
General admission ticket prices are set at $35 with reserved seating available for $39. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are set at $10. Note that reserved seating is not available for children's ticket rate.
Camping will be available for this event, with more information available at a later date.
Tickets officially go on sale on Monday, January 29 for "The Greatest Show on Dirt" at Airborne Park Speedway on July 25. Tickets can be purchased by following the link below.

Follow this link and click "July 25 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Tickets" for tickets: http://www.airborneparkspeedway.com/links/



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