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2016 All Star Circuit of Champions Top Story

Merritt Speedway to Host All Star Circuit of Champions Event in 2017

One of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations will be making its first trip north to Merritt Speedway in 2017. The Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, which will be in its third year of ownership under Tony Stewart, travels to historic racing venues across the Midwest and will add the Lake City, Michigan speedway to its agenda for the new year.

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Cory Haas Joins Trone Outdoor Motorsports for 60-65 Race Schedule in 2017

Cory Haas will join John Trone and Trone Outdoor Motorsports in 2017 for an intense Central Pennsylvania schedule consisting of 60-65 events, pushing most of their focus toward competition at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway. The newly formed combination will also enter select events at Susquehanna Speedway and Port Royal Speedway; decisions to be made as the season progresses.

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First Edition of the Chili Bowl Entry List at 183 Entries and Climbing

The chill in the air may signal the coming of Christmas for some, but for the world of dirt track racing, that means the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is right around the corner.

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Great Lakes Edition: Ruhl and Adgate Team Up for Chili Bowl Effort

By T.J. Buffenbarger When the Chili Bowl Nationals entry list comes out later today you will see Michigan’s Ryan Ruhl listed for the first time in his career. Ruhl has teamed up with Ken and […]

Wednesdays with Wayne – Wayne and Wayne Reunited for Chili Bowl

After eight seasons, Wayne Johnson and Wayne Simmons are reuniting for a Chili Bowl run in January at the Tulsa Expo Center. The Oklahoma City driver will pilot the Wayne Simmons Twister Chassis, D&E Supply, Two-C Racing #2c. The Chili Bowl commences January 9-14.

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Lucas Ashe Racng and Van Dyke Motorsports Team Up for 2017

With the 2016 season officially in the books, Lucas Ashe is pleased to announce that his Lucas Ashe Racing team has reached an agreement with Harley Van Dyke and Van Dyke Motorsports for the 2017 season.

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Gressman Powersports Named 2016 Engine Pro SOD Engine Builder of the Year

Each year, Engine Pro recognizes the Sprints On Dirt Engine Builder of the Year. Gressman Powersports is the 2016 recipient of the award for its high level of craftsmanship and dedication to the Sprints On Dirt racing community. Scott Gressman was presented with the award at the 2016 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Awards Banquet by Engine Pro representative Dain Naida.

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Shullick Jr. Eyes Oswego Supermodified Track Championship in 2017

For the first time in more than 20 years, a veteran Ohio Supermodified driver will contend for Oswego Speedway’s coveted Novelis Supermodified track championship as two-time and defending ISMA Supermodified champion Dave Shullick Jr. will join forces with John Nicotra Racing for a weekly assault on the ‘Steel Palace’ in 2017.

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Karpenko’s Impressive Sydney Debut

Sydney’s Valvoline Raceway is regarded as one of the country’s most daunting speedway tracks; however, Chace Karpenko in last Saturday night’s sixth Ultimate Sprintcar Championship NSW round managed to come away from his debut at the track with a satisfying performance.

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T.J.’s Notebook: Badlands Fallout

The announcement of Badlands Motor Speedway going up for sale and potentially not having a 2017 season if a sale is not completed has impact throughout the sprint car world.

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Badlands Motor Speedway For Sale, 2017 Season in Doubt

Badlands Motor Speedway announced on Wednesday the facility is officially for sale. In a press release released via social media that was posted to the Badlands website indicates that track owner Chuck Brennan is selling the facilities due to changes in South Dakota law regarding short term lending and loans.

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Thorson Weathers Stormy Start to Claim 2016 USAC National Midget Title

Coming into the 2016 USAC National Midget season, many observers earmarked Tanner Thorson as the odds-on favorite to become the next series champion.

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Brady Bacon – Carving it Up with Larson on Turkey Night!

As 2016 has evolved, Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort Racing #76m have become a team to be reckoned with on the USAC National Midget Series trail.

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Shipley Charges From Last to Second Before Running Out of Fuel

Joshua Shipley nearly completed the biggest comeback victory of his young sprint car career last weekend during the Copper Classic.

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Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc.

MAVTV to Broadcast Belle-Clair Speedway Meents Memorial Thursday

The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series is thrilled to announce that the Belle-Clair Speedway Meents Memorial Presented by Priority Aviation will be broadcast on MAVTV. The October 1st Belle-Clair Speedway event will be broadcast on MAVTV Thursday, December 1st at 8:30am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm eastern time.

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