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Bobby Allen at Attica Raceway Park. (Mike Nelligan/MSPN Photo)
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T.J.’s Notebook: the Bobby Allen Influence

Bobby Allen was a figure in the sport of sprint car racing that didn’t just transcend generations. He linked eras of the sport when Outlaw sprint car racing rocketed towards being the top echelon of the sport.

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Kyle Cummins Saturday at Butler Motor Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
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T.J.’s Takeaways 30 Years in the Making with USAC at Butler

Why I think Saturday’s win could set the tone for Kyle Cummins team for the rest of the season, Justin Grant’s toughness fits in any era of sprint car racing, Butler becoming bottom dominant again, and other topics covered from Saturday’s USAC National Sprint Car event in this edition of the takeaways.

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Daison Pursley and Rico Abreu pose with their winning entries after the 2025 edition of the 4-Crown Nationals. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
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T.J.’s Takeaways From the 43rd 4-Crown Nationals

Daison Pursley sweeping all the USAC features in convincing fashion, why I think Chad Boat Racing should attempt to win a Kings Royal crown at Eldora Speedway, and my renewed enthusiasm for the 4-Crown Nationals is all covered in this edition of T.J.’s Takeaways.

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T.J.’s Takeaways From the All Star Circuit of Champions Program at I-96

Parker Price-Miller and Bernie Stuebgen resembling couple you went to high school with that kept splitting up and getting back together, the I-96 Speedway feature being a key moment in the 2025 All Star Circuit of Champions point race, and near capacity crowds are covered in this edition of T.J.’s Takeaways.

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

Jared Horstman’s incredible turnaround in 2025, why Friday will be remembered for missed opportunities for several drivers, and why Steve Irwin should be a first ballot selection for the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame are all topics covered in the takeaways from Friday at I-96 Speedway.

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T.J.’s Takeaways From the TSR/Schatz Breakup

After 18 seasons it was announced Tuesday that Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart Racing would not continue working together on the World of Outlaws tour for 2025. Here are some takeaways from the breakup of one of the most successful sprint car team/driver combinations of all time.

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