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July 26, 2026

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[ July 26, 2026 ] Christopher Thram wins IRA main at Cedar Lake _Front Page News
[ July 26, 2026 ] Chase Ridenour captures GLSS win at Crystal _Front Page News
[ July 26, 2026 ] Andrews gets last lap Fremont win _Front Page News
[ July 26, 2026 ] Sam Hafertepe Jr. Becomes First Three-Time Winner of Steve King Memorial at Dodge City _Front Page News
[ July 26, 2026 ] MIKEY SMITH RETURNS TO WOODHULL, CLAIMS THIRD WIN OF 2026 _Front Page News
[ July 26, 2026 ] T.J.’s Takeaways From the Race for the Million Event at Berlin Raceway _Top Features
[ July 26, 2026 ] Trainor and Helberg Win Features During Race for the Million at Berlin _Top Stories
[ July 26, 2026 ] Sheldon Haudenschild Overcomes Slow Start for Wild Weedsport Win _Top Stories
[ July 26, 2026 ] KTJ SHIFTS STREAMS, GETS FIRST USAC SPRINT WIN OF ’26 AT KOKOMO _Top Stories
[ July 26, 2026 ] Ryan Timms Wins Another Great One at Knoxville! _Top Stories

T.J.’s Takeaways from the Opening Night of the 2020 Chili Bowl Nationals

With Cummins Qualifying night in the books at the 34th Chili Bowl Nationals here are a few takeaways from opening night:

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T.J.’s Notebook: Forget Looking Back, the Future Looks Promising

The trendy writing topic the past couple of weeks of writing memories and reflections of the past decade will not been seen here. Normally I enjoy waxing nostalgia for everyone to read. Going to sprint car races since birth and running this website since 1996 has given me plenty to reflect on.

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T.J.’s Notebook: 2019 Christmas Wish List

What does T.J. want from the racing world for Christmas…?

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T.J.’s Notebook: “Outlaws” Returning the Term to its Original Form

Over the past several weeks several announcements by race teams could end up changing the complexion of how we see the winged sprint car racing world in three to five years

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T.J.’s Notebook: Gravel’s Opportunity Brings Optimism

The announcement David Gravel would drive select NASCAR Truck Series events for GMS Racing is interesting for the open wheel world.

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T.J.’s Takeaways: Finish for the Ages

After a thrilling title race for the World of Outlaws came down to the final night of racing at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway I have a handful of takeaways to wrap up the 2019 campaign.

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Great Lakes Edition: Michigan Fans Witnessed Key Moments in World of Outlaws Championship

The 2019 championship for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series coming down to the wire this weekend during the World Finals in Charlotte with Brad Sweet and Donny Schatz separated by just eight points.

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T.J.’s Notebook: Thoughts on Valvoline Raceway and More

This week’s notebook covers the situation at Valvoline Raceway, the World of Outlaws point race, how T.J. was wrong about the Ford engine program, and one of the more unusual feature wins mentioned in the obscure race of the week.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the 38th 4-Crown Nationals

By T.J. Buffenbarger 1. For all the discussion about midget cars not running half miles they sure do put on a great show when they do. The USAC National Midget Series once again stole the […]

T.J.’s Takeways from Friday at the 4-Crown Nationals

By T.J. Buffenbarger Two hours past the checkered flag and an over an hour past my self imposed deadline for writing so things are coherent here are three takeaways from the opening night of the […]

T.J.’s Notebook: Storylines Going Into the 15th Canadian Sprint Car Nationals

See some of the storylines to follow during the 15th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals.

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T.J.’s Takeways From the Tri-Cities of Michigan

By T.J. Buffenbarger (August 31, 2019) — After being on the sunset side of the state on Friday I ventured over to the sunrise side for the Great Lakes Fall Spectacular at Tri-City Motor Speedway […]

T.J.’s Takeaways from the SOD Program at Hartford

T.J. has a handful of takeaways from Friday’s Sprints on Dirt program at Hartford…

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the All Star/GLSS Double Header at I-96 Speedway

After a great night of racing at I-96 Speedway featuring the Ollies Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and the Great Lakes Super Sprints here are a few takeaways from the night’s action.

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Great Lakes Edition: All Stars are Coming to Town

While the Knoxville Nationals hangover is still present around the TJSlideways.com headquarters it must disappear quickly as one of the bigger sprint car events of the 2019 season is taking place this weekend

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