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T.J.’s Notebook: a Full Throttle Wrap Up

Nate Dussel left Michigan early Sunday morning as the supreme conqueror of the Full Throttle Nationals at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Dussel, from Bradner, Ohio left the mitten state with three victories and a second-place finish in feature competition with the FAST on Dirt 410 sprint Cars and Great Lakes Super Sprints 360 Sprint Cars.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the 2022 Full Throttle Nationals

After two nights and six sprint car features during the Full Throttle Nationals at I-96 Speedway here are my takeaways.

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Great Lakes Edition: I-96 Goes Full Throttle with Three Divisions of Sprint Cars

The revival of the Full Throttle Nationals takes center stage in the Great Lakes State Friday and Saturday at I-96 Speedway.

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T.J.’s Notebook from the 2022 Little 500: the Humble Champion

Tyler Roahrig still seemed to be in shock last Saturday night that he was standing in victory lane at Anderson Speedway for the second time after winning the Lucas Oil Little 500 presented by UAW. While going through all the obligations of the winner.

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Great Lakes Edition: Mace Thomas Classic Fills Major Event Void in Michigan Sprint Car Racing

The Mace Thomas Classic has ascended to being the biggest sprint car race in the state of Michigan.

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T.J.’s Notebook From the All Star Triple Header Weekend and More

This past weekend for myself centered around the All Star Circuit of Champions three nights of racing Friday at I-96 Speedway for the Mace Thomas Classic, Saturday at Wayne County Speedway, and closing out the weekend Sunday at Waynesfield Raceway Park.

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Great Lakes Edition: Hope and Enthusiasm Prevalent Leading Into Opening Night at Butler

Saturday night Butler Motor Speedway will open their gates for racing for the 70th season with newfound excitement courtesy of an ownership change during the off season. Tim Wilbur’s Christmas surprise was revealed officially to the racing world that his family had purchased the 3/8-mile oval in Coldwater, Michigan. Since that day there seems to be a level of positive energy building up to opening night I have not seen since Denny Donaldson took over the facility back in the early 90’s.

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Great Lakes Edition: GLSS/NRA News Carries Good Vibes Into a Solid Opening Weekend

The GLSS/NRA merger news led into what was a great opening weekend for both series.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the 2022 GLSS Opener at Crystal Motor Speedway

After a wild night on an unseasonably warm April evening the Great Lakes Super Sprint season is underway for 2022. Here are a trio of takeaways from the opener.

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T.J.’s Takeaways From the GLSS/NRA Aquisition

With the news last week of GLSS taking over the National Racing Alliance in 2023, bringing that division under one umbrella here are a few takeaways from that announcement.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from Friday’s World of Outlaws event at Volusia

For the second night in a row the drivers from the “Greatest Show on Dirt” proved just how talented they are.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the World of Outlaws Opener at Volusia

How great are these drivers, old man game, and engines are covered in T.J.’s Takeaways from the World of Outlaws opener at Volusia Speedway Park.

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T.J.’s Notebook: Classic from the Couch, Scheduling Bewilderments, and More

This 2022 edition of the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway turned out great racing the two nights I was able to witness from afar courtesy of DIRTVision.

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T.J.’s Notebook: It’s Classic Week

With the 36th Chili Bowl Nationals in the books it is far from time to rest in the sprint car world. As one major event wraps up another is to begin as the 49th South West Conveyancing Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Premier Speedway at Warrnambool, Victoria.

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