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September 1, 2026

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[ September 1, 2026 ] T.J.’s Notebook: Now or Never for Paul Nienhiser’s IRA Adventure _Top Features
[ September 1, 2026 ] Kofoid Holds Off Macedo to Win at Nodak _Top Stories
[ September 1, 2026 ] Reutzel Recovers for High Limit Victory at Roseburg _Top Stories
[ August 31, 2026 ] Feature Winners: Sunday, August 30, 2026 _Front Page News
[ August 31, 2026 ] Ryan Newton Wins at Selinsgrove _Front Page News
[ August 31, 2026 ] Timms Uses Last Lap Pass to Win at Huset’s _Top Stories
[ August 31, 2026 ] Jett Barnes Takes First ASCS National Tour Win in Sheridan Speedway Debut _Top Stories
[ August 31, 2026 ] World of Outlaws at Nodak Postponed Until Monday _Front Page News
[ August 30, 2026 ] Photo Gallery: IRA at Jacksonville Interstate Racing Association
[ August 30, 2026 ] Feature Winners: Saturday, August 29, 2026 _Front Page News

T.J.’s Notebook: Chili Bowl Perspectives

By T.J. buffenbarger (January 16, 2018) — The 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals is in the history books and racing season is up to full speed at TJSlideways.com headquarters with schedules and news coming in a […]

T.J.’s Thursday Night Picks for the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals

By T.J. Buffenbarger (January 10, 2018) — Wednesday qualifying night for the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals for me is not as clear cut as last night’s group. After being a Zac Daum stall away from […]

T.J.’s Notebook: Three Takeaways from Tuesday in Tulsa

After the opening night of the 32nd Annual Chili Bowl Nationals here are three my takeaways

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T.J.’s Notebook: Picks for Tuesday at the 2018 Chili Bowl

By T.J. Buffenbarger (January 9, 2018) — After weeks of watching the growing entry list and a day of practice it’s opening day for the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Raceway. Teams […]

Great Lakes Edition: Bulloch Makes Move to USF2000

By T.J. Buffenbarger (December 19, 2017) — The most unexpected announcement for the 2018 season came from Robert Bulloch. Bulloch announced at the PRI show he would forego racing sprint cars to compete in the […]

T.J.’s Notebook: Breaking Down the USAC National Schedules

By T.J. Buffenbarger (December 8, 2017) — The 2018 schedules for the USAC National divisions were released Thursday morning at the PRI show. Here are a few thoughts on all three divisions: I’ll start with […]

T.J.’s Notebook: Hot News Items Before PRI

By T.J. Buffenbarger Tuesday was an extremely busy news day that was unexpected considering the Performance Racing Industry trade show doesn’t start until Thursday. Several topics generated a lot of attention and will be among […]

T.J.’s Notebook: Three Takeways on the 2018 Gordon/Hoffman Little 500 Combination

It may seem early to discuss the 70th edition of the Pay Less Little 500, but that event was brought to the forefront on Friday when Hoffman Auto Racing revealed that Eric Gordon would drive for them at Anderson next season.

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T.J.’s Notebook: All Stars Add Atomic, Brindle Announces Retirement…Sort Of

By T.J. Buffenbarger In what normally is one of the quiet weeks of the year in the TJSlideways.com newsroom kicked off early on Monday when the Hoffman family and sponsor Mean Green degreaser announced they […]