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USAC: Darland-Drake and Ebberts-Harris Resume Torrid Point Duel at Lincoln

USAC: Darland-Drake and Ebberts-Harris Resume Torrid Point Duel at Lincoln

July 31, 2001 WorldCom National and Western Midget Car Series point leaders resume their battle for respective USAC driving titles this week in events at Lincoln, Neb. and Belleville, Kans. Tuesday night's venue is Eagle Raceway in Lincoln, Neb., while the $70,000-plus 24th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals unfolds Th ... Continue reading

USAR: Winchester Victory Reigns on Hill

USAR: Winchester Victory Reigns on Hill

July 31, 2001 Winchester, IN – Donnie Hill became the first rookie driver in the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division to win a race in 2001, at the rain-shortened Lucas Oil 250 Saturday night at Winchester Speedway. Mike Herman, Jr. matched his career-best finish in second, with Mardy Lindley third. Dave ... Continue reading

USAC/NASCAR WCUP: Stewart to drive in Silver Crown race at IRP August 2nd

USAC/NASCAR WCUP: Stewart to drive in Silver Crown race at IRP August 2nd

July 31, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony Stewart is a racer. While some drivers play golf, some drivers sail boats, some drivers fish or go to the mountains and so on and so on. Stewart just wants to race. It is his occupation and his hobby. The thrill of competition is a way of life for the 30 year old from nearby Columbus, ... Continue reading

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Kokomo

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Kokomo

July 31, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 29, 2001 – Kokomo, Indiana - Kokomo Speedway - "Vince Osman Classic" - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Elliott, 66, Walker/Gratton-14.722; 2. Tracy Hines, 16, BWB-14.773; 3. Jeremy Sherman, 21c, Ellis-14.868; 4. J.J. Yeley ... Continue reading

USAC: Dirt Track Regional Midget Car Series Race Results, Putnamville

USAC: Dirt Track Regional Midget Car Series Race Results, Putnamville

July 30, 2001 USAC DIRT-TRACK REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 28, 2001 – Putnamville, Indiana – Lincoln Park Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Cole Carter (#7 Carter), 2. Steve Knepper (#55x Knepper), 3. John Wolfe (#3m Morgan), 4. Chad Branson (#44 Branson), 5. ... Continue reading

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Terre Haute

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Terre Haute

July 30, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 28, 2001 – Terre Haute, Indiana - Terre Haute Action Track - "Jan Opperman Classic" - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Elliott, 66, Walker/Gratton-19.808; 2. Jay Drake, 67, Kunz-19.874; 3. Brandon Petty, 30, Petty-19.947; 4 ... Continue reading

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Bloomington

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Bloomington

July 29, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 27, 2001 – Bloomington, Indiana - - "Larry Rice Classic" - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Elliott, 66, Walker/Gratton-11.775; 2. Bill Rose, 6, Rose-11.843; 3. A.J. Anderson, 10, Edison-11.907; 4. Levi Jones, 2J, Jones-11. ... Continue reading

USCS: Kite withdraws from USCS competition

USCS: Kite withdraws from USCS competition

July 28, 2001 TIMMONSVILLE, S.C., Saturday, July 28, 2001 - Indy racer and former Copper World Classic champion Jimmy Kite’s excitement of racing a winged-sprint car on pavement for only the third time since 1997 waned after frustrations over series’ safety and rule enforcement came into question surroundin ... Continue reading

USAC: Stanbrough, Drake grab 'Indiana Sprint Week' openers

USAC: Stanbrough, Drake grab 'Indiana Sprint Week' openers

July 28, 2001 Defending Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" Champion Jay Drake of Val Verde, Calif., leads the standings after the first two races of the 2001 competition, with races scheduled Tuesday at North Vernon, Thursday at Lawrenceburg, Friday at Bloomington, Saturday at Terre Haute and Sunday at Kokomo. Drake, the f ... Continue reading

USAC: McMahan Number 1 at Salt Lake City; Hunt Retakes Point Lead

USAC: McMahan Number 1 at Salt Lake City; Hunt Retakes Point Lead

July 28, 2001 Bobby McMahan of Rio Linda, Calif. wheeled his American Tool & Mfg./Yak Graphics Bailey Bros./Beast to victory in Saturday night's 40-lap Western Sprint Car feature at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah. The victory boosted him to sixth in the new series standings. McMahan led all 40 laps to ... Continue reading

USAC: Brown, Evans score 1st USAC victories at Bakersfield

USAC: Brown, Evans score 1st USAC victories at Bakersfield

July 28, 2001 Larry Brown of Bakersfield, Calif. and West Evans of Moorpark, Calif. scored their initial USAC feature victories in Saturday night's "doubleheader" racing program at the Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway! Brown has been competing in the Western WorldCom Midget Car Series since 1991 and Evans has competed in ... Continue reading

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Lawrenceburg

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Lawrenceburg

July 28, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 26, 2001 – Lawrenceburg, Indiana - Lawrenceburg Speedway - "Robbie Stanley Classic" - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ande Possman, 12x, Uhrick-12.388; 2. Derek Scheffel, 21s, Scheffel-12.413; 3. Mike English, 7c, Priestly-12.4 ... Continue reading

USAC: $10,000 to win sprint car special event highlights Twin Cities card

USAC: $10,000 to win sprint car special event highlights Twin Cities card

Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel July 26, 2001 USAC Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series participants will compete in a special $10,000-to-win feature event at Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Ind. September 8 as part of an action-packed two-night racing program on the 3/8-mile di ... Continue reading

USAC: Hollingsworth aims for 3rd dirt regional win

USAC: Hollingsworth aims for 3rd dirt regional win

Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel July 26, 2001 Shane Hollingsworth of Indianapolis, Ind. aims for his third victory in the 2001 USAC Dirt-Track Regional Midget Car Series Saturday night when Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. hosts the fourth round in this year's championship. Holli ... Continue reading

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Haubstadt

USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Haubstadt

July 23, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 22, 2001 – Haubstadt, Indiana - Tri-State Speedway - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jay Drake, 67, Kunz-12.755; 2. Cory Kruseman, 45, Willis-12.803; 3. Levi Jones, 2J, Jones-12.815; 4. Derek Davidson, 26, BWB-12.833; 5. ... Continue reading

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