News By Topic: Sprint and Midget Racing

STEELE EYES ALL-TIME LAP LEADER RECORD AT PIKES PEAK AFTER WIRE-TO-WIRE VICTORY AT RICHMOND

Jun 28, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 27, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-154 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. needs only two leading laps in this Sunday's "Rocky Mountain Classic" to pass Jimmy Sills for the all-time lead in career laps led in the Weld Racing Silver Crown Series. Sills' record is 1,584 and Steele has 1,583 ... Continue reading

USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS

Jun 26, 2005

VALVOLINE USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 25, 2005 ­ Stockton, California ­ Stockton 99 Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brian McClish, 04, McClish-13.162; 2. Tony Hunt, 94, Kaiser-13.213; 3. Nick Rescino, Jr., 11, Rescino-13.354; 4. Destiney Hays, 28, Hays-13.403; 5. ... Continue reading

USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS

Jun 25, 2005

USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 25, 2005 ­ Columbus, Ohio ­ Columbus Motor Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tate Martz, 2, Steele-14.501; 2. Derek Fisher, 97, Kunz-14.746; 3. Brandon Wagner, 25, Wagner-14.746; 4. Brandon Hartsell, 11, Hartsell-14.768; 5. ... Continue reading

Elkhart Lake Father/Son Duo Find Quality Time on Track at Kohler/SCCA Chicago Region June Sprints

Jun 25, 2005

For Immediate Release Elkhart Lake Father/Son Duo Find Quality Time on Track at Kohler/SCCA Chicago Region June Sprints ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 25, 2005) - Bratwurst-rich smoke casually picks up the breeze as it pipes out of the smokestack above the St. John's concession stand and wafts its way through the many Americ ... Continue reading

USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS

Jun 25, 2005

USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 24, 2005 ­ Xenia, Ohio ­ Kil-Kare Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tate Martz, 1, Steele-13.626; 2. Ricky Ehrgott, 9, Ehrgott-13.722; 3. Nick Wagner, 26, Wagner-13.728; 4. Brandon Hartsell, 11, Hartsell-13.729; 5. ... Continue reading

USAC WELD RACING SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS

Jun 25, 2005

USAC WELD RACING SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 25, 2005 ­ Richmond, Virginia ­ Richmond International Raceway ­ “Richmond Times-Dispatch 100” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Steele, 9, East/Stewart-19.719; 2. Bobby East, 6, Klatt-19.945; 3. Brian Tyler, 21, Team Six-R-20.174; 4. Teddy Beach, 15, Beach-2 ... Continue reading

Richmond Sprint Results

Jun 25, 2005

VALVOLINE USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 24, 2005 – Richmond, Virginia – Richmond International Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bobby East, 5, Klatt-19.298; 2. Michael Lewis, 40, Western Speed-19.366; 3. Jay Drake, 21, Stewart-19.373; 4. Levi Jones, 2B, 2B Racing-19.469; 5. ... Continue reading

USAC ANNOUNCES ENTIRE 2006 SILVER CROWN SERIES PART OF THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL TV PACKAGE

Jun 24, 2005

Attached is the press release regarding Friday's USAC Outdoor Channel Television announcement. A test version is also below for your convenience: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN / STEVE FARMER 05-153 Millions of race fans nationwide will be treated to exciting USAC open-wheel racing action in 2 ... Continue reading

Speedrome Midget Results

Jun 24, 2005

USAC SPEEDROME REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 23, 2005 – Indianapolis, Indiana – Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome – Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals – “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Lee Stark (#21 Stark), 2. Ted Young (#2 Young ... Continue reading

MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUSES TO BUCKEYE SWING

Jun 21, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-151 MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUSES TO BUCKEYE SWING USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series points leader Tate Martz of Rushville, Ind. will lead the series through the Buckeye State for the next two races, set for this weekend. The series will a ... Continue reading

SCOTT REGAINS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS LEAD WITH VICTORY

Jun 21, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-149 SCOTT REGAINS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS LEAD WITH VICTORY When the USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to competition July 3 at Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, N.C., a familiar face will be at the top of the points ... Continue reading

ANDERSEN RETURNS HOME TO POST NORTHEAST FOCUS; STEVENS TAKES POINTS LEAD

Jun 21, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-148 ANDERSEN RETURNS HOME TO POST NORTHEAST FOCUS; STEVENS TAKES POINTS LEAD New Englander Brit Andersen of Branford, Conn. triumphed Saturday for the first time in his USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series career, leading the final eight ... Continue reading

CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS SATURDAY GAUNT RIDING A 2-RACE STREAK AFTER SANTA MARIA WIN

Jun 20, 2005

NOTE CHANGE IN PARAGRAPH #2: ---------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-147Rickie Gaunt of Torrance, Calif. will try to land a "turkey" this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. No, it's not a "turkey shoot," but the Valvoline US ... Continue reading

CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS SATURDAY GAUNT RIDING A 2-RACE STREAK AFTER SANTA MARIA WIN

Jun 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-147 Rickie Gaunt of Torrance, Calif. will try to land a "turkey" this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. No, it's not a "turkey shoot," but the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Cars return to the 1/2-mile dirt track for yet another installment ... Continue reading

USAC RETURNS TO TUCSON'S USA RACE PARK SATURDAY FLOCK LEADS WESTERN MIDGETS TO 3/8 MILE DIRT OVAL

Jun 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-146 USAC's initial race of its "Golden Anniversary" season was January 1 when the Southwest Sprint Cars competed in a special event at the brand-new USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz. This Saturday, the USAC Western Midget Car Series makes its debut ... Continue reading