News By Topic: Sprint and Midget Racing

"HULMAN CLASSIC" AT TERRE HAUTE THIS WEEKEND LEVI JONES MASTERS "4-CROWN" SPRINTS

Sep 27, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-289 The 35th running of the "Tony Hulman Fall Harvest Classic" unfolds this weekend at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track and Levi Jones of Olney, Ill. has thrust himself into the spotlight as the odd-on favorite. Jones extended his Valvol ... Continue reading

STEELE REPEATS AS SILVER CROWN CHAMPION DARLAND TAKES ELDORA FINALE AGAIN!

Sep 27, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-288 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. repeated as USAC's Weld Racing Silver Crown Champion Saturday, finishing 10th in the series finale at Rossburg, Ohio and edging series runner-up Josh Wise by 19 points for the championship. Steele and his Bob ... Continue reading

Gerrits to represent Canada at World Finals

Sep 27, 2005

For immediate release September 26, 2005 Gerrits to represent Canada at World Finals Ontario karter Eric Gerrits heads to Malaysia to represent Canada SHARON, ONTARIO Last Sunday, Ontario karter Eric Gerrits was probably one of the happiest people in Canada. Earlier that day, Gerrits won the ASN Canada FIA National Kar ... Continue reading

Phoenix CRA Results

Sep 25, 2005

VALVOLINE USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2005 – Phoenix, Arizona – Manzanita Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-19.103; 2. Seth Wilson, 17, Racing Optics-19.166; 3. Nathan High, 6A, Pritchett-19.246; 4. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-19.284; 5. ... Continue reading

San Bernardino Midgets

Sep 25, 2005

USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2005 ­ San Bernardino, California ­ Orange Show Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-12.832; 2. Wally Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-12.859; 3. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-12.887; 4. Bradley Galedrige, 29, Galedrige-12.897; 5. ... Continue reading

4-Crown Silver Crown Results

Sep 25, 2005

Please NOTE: Steele's point total should be 443, NOT 433. Thanks. ---------------------- USAC WELD RACING SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 23-24, 2005 ­ Rossburg, Ohio ­ Eldora Speedway ­ “4-Crown Nationals” QUALIFICATIONS: (Held Sept. 23) 1. Josh Wise, 10, Stewart-15.334; 2. ... Continue reading

USAC Special Release - USAC AUCTION RAISES OVER $8,000 IN AIDING HURRICANE RELIEF

Sep 25, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN USAC AUCTION RAISES OVER $8,000 IN AIDING HURRICANE RELIEF ROSSBURG, Ohio – USAC officials, drivers, car owners, team members and fans assisted in raising over $8,000 for hurricane relief during Saturday’s silent auction at Eldora ... Continue reading

4-Crown Silver Crown Prelims

Sep 24, 2005

USAC WELD RACING SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 23-24, 2005 ­ Rossburg, Ohio ­ Eldora Speedway ­ “4-Crown Nationals” QUALIFICATIONS: (Held Sept. 23) 1. Josh Wise, 10, Stewart-15.334; 2. Dave Darland, 56, Foxco-15.466; 3. Levi Jones, 37, Indiana Underground-15.547; 4. ... Continue reading

VALUABLE EARL'S POINTS UP FOR GRABS AT ELDORA

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER This weekend's "4-Crown Nationals" at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway will have a profound effect on the 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifier Championships, with valuable points available for three series. The event will conclude the battle for the Earl' ... Continue reading

WYSONG HEADED FOR INDIANAPOLIS IN JANUARY!

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-284 Jimmy Wysong of Salt Lake City, Utah will be celebrated as the 2005 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Champion when USAC presents its 50th "Champions Night" National Awards function in Indianapolis next January ... Continue reading

HANSEN EYES ORANGE SHOW REPEAT SATURDAY

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-283 Garratt Hansen of Manhattan Beach, Calif. may have the inside track to victory when the USAC Western Midget Car Series returns to the Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino, Calif. this Saturday. Hansen, currently sixth in the standings ... Continue reading

WILLIAMS EXTENDS CRA LEAD WITH PAS VICTORY SERIES HEADS TO MANZANITA SATURDAY

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-282 Rip Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. extended his lead in the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series points standings Saturday night at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, winning the 30-lap feature on the half-mile dirt oval. He heads for ... Continue reading

COONS CONTINUES PURSUIT OF WISE IN THIS WEEKEND'S "4-CROWN NATIONALS"

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-281 Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. has thrust himself into the chase for the 2005 USAC National Midget Championship as a result of recent successes. He continues his pursuit of series point leader Josh Wise this weekend as the series comp ... Continue reading

TRIO TARGETS "4-CROWN" AS PIVOTAL RACE IN BATTLE FOR USAC'S 2005 NATIONAL SPRINT CAR TITLE

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-280 This weekend's Silver Anniversary "4-Crown Nationals" at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio showcases one of the most hotly-contested championships in recent USAC history. A trio of drivers have tossed the USAC Valvoline N ... Continue reading

MARTZ CONTINUES CHARGE TOWARD TITLE THIS WEEKEND AT LAKEVILLE

Sep 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-286 MARTZ CONTINUES CHARGE TOWARD TITLE THIS WEEKEND AT LAKEVILLE INDIANAPOLIS – Tate Martz of Rushville, Ind. continues his quest for a repeat title this weekend as the Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series heads to Lakeville Speedway ... Continue reading