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Gravel Tops Ohsweken Thriller in World of Outlaws Return to Canada

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2025

OHSWEKEN, ON, Canada—There’s a reason so many circled the return of Ohsweken Speedway when the 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule was released. Wednesday night showed exactly why.

The Federated Auto Parts Showdown at Ohsweken brought The Greatest Show on Dirt back to Canada for the first time since 2017. Ohsweken was a staple of the schedule from the late 2000s to 2017 before the hiatus. The slick 3/8 mile delivered thrillers without fail whenever the tour rolled to town. Hype was off the charts heading into Wednesday, and Ohsweken didn’t let us down.

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Emerick Tops Vester for Seventh Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Crown

by MikeNovember 16, 2024

Shane Flake (second from left), and Danny Emerick (center) captured the 2024 Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown championship. / Will Bellamy | Racing America

For 38 weekends throughout the 2024 season the focus in the NASCAR Cup Series garage was solely on the drivers, the pit crews, and the on-track product. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Hendrick Motorsports mechanics got their chance to be the stars of the show in the 23rd annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Presented by Valvoline. (more…)

Morin Wins Super Streets Six Pack Series, Leary Tops the Sportsman Modifieds

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 23, 2024

Hudson, NH- Another beautiful day for racing graced the High Banks of Hudson Speedway for the 2^nd to last points event of the season. While many drivers hoped to add to their points lead on the day or maybe even mathematically lock up their championship a week early while fans were treated to an action-packed day of racing. Tyler Leary, Andrew Morin, Steve Miller Sr., Brian Caswell, Mikayla Duval, and Andrew Harmon took home the winner’s hardware in their respective divisions.

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THUNDERBOWL THRILLER: David Gravel Tops Wild Dennis Roth Classic Opener

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 23, 2024

Thunderbowl Raceway delivered yet again.

The California oval always produces some of the best Sprint Car racing in the country. A cushion right against the fence. A technical but fast bottom. Passing everywhere you look. And the Thunderbowl lived up to all the hype on Friday as the Dennis Roth Classic weekend kicked off.

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Grandview Speedway’s 54th Annual Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 Plus Win To Ryan Watt, Alex Bartorillo Tops Sportsman

by MikeAugust 11, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa. took the lead from Ron Haring Jr. of Alburtis, Pa. with twelve laps remaining, then fought back some late race challenges from Jeff Strunk of Boyertown, Pa., to score a huge win in the 54^th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial T. P. Trailer NASCAR Modified 50-lap championship feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)

Month Of May Masterpiece: David Gravel Tops Jacksonville, IL Barnburner For Fourth Win Of Season

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2024

The anticipation filled the entire town of Jacksonville, IL as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars returned for the first time in three years on Wednesday night. Tickets sold out Tuesday night. Fans filled the entire grandstands before Hot Laps even began. Many more headed for the pit area. Could the Hy-Vee Perks 40 live up to the hype?

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ACT Entry List Tops 40 for 4th Annual Northeast Classic at NHMS

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2024

Barre, VT — As the 2024 American-Canadian Tour season comes steaming down the line, the first stop is New England’s lone super-speedway, the Magic Mile at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! The 4th annual Northeast Classic will serve as round one in an expansive 13-event season for the international ACT Tour and over the past days, weeks and months teams from across New England and Quebec have been frantically filing applications and entries in preparation for the exciting season opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (more…)

Williams Tops MRS Field, Alexander Takes Fourth Series Championship

by Lou ModestinoOctober 9, 2023

Thompson, CT — Although rains dampened much of Friday’s planned mid-day practice sessions, the 61 Sunoco World Series was able to start off with a bang as the Milton CAT Modified Racing Series and Mighty Mini Stock Tour were both able to crown their touring champions and the Thompson Late Models saw a return champion in victory lane. Throw in some vintage racing, a hard-nosed open Street Stock showdown and the first of three Sunoco Modified events, the 61st Sunoco World Series began in great style! (more…)

Brian Hirthler Tops 61-Car Field To Win Freedom 38 Sportsman Race, 58 Modifieds Practice For Freedom 76 Modified Championship Tonight At Grandview Speedway

by MikeSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Brian Hirthler of Green Lane, Pa., a three-time track champion, and the all-time leading feature winner in T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman division action, scored the win in the division’s most prominent race, the 10^th annual Freedom 38 championship on Friday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)

Chapin Tops Mods, Late Model To Duran Saturday At Monadnock

by Lou ModestinoAugust 15, 2023

WINCHESTER, N.H. – Brian Chapin guided his fabled “Studebaker” Modified to victory Saturday night at Monadnock Speedway and, on the same card, Milton Duran topped the points-rich Late Model 50-lap main event. (more…)