Driver & Team News – Page 110

T.J. Michael Ends Season With Short Track Nationals B-Main Start

The “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael concluded his 2016 campaign with a trip to Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 2-5; battling over 60 of the best 360 sprint car drivers in North America during the 29th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals at I-30 Speedway. When the dust settled on Saturday night, Michael found himself inside the top-ten of one of two “B” features, just a few spots shy of an A-main qualifying position.

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Danny Dietrich Looks Ahead Despite Disappointing End to 2016

Despite a disappointing end to his 2016 campaign, disqualified at Susquehanna Speedway on Saturday, November 5, after a controversial late call to the staging area by speedway officials, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich will enter his “off-season” with a full load of momentum, already beginning preparations for his upcoming campaign.

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Brent Marks Ends Year With Top-Five During Susquehanna’s Sprint Showdown

Brent Marks ended his 2016 season inside the top-five; finishing fourth during the $5,000-to-win Sprint Showdown at Susquehanna Speedway on Saturday, November 5. The “Myerstown Missile” flirted with a podium finish during the entire main event, sliding back to fourth with a few circuits remaining after missing a last chance effort to take control of the top spot.

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Lasoski Hungry for Opportunity to Win Races During 2017 Season

Danny Lasoski is on the hunt for an opportunity in 2017.

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Swindell Sweeps Short Track Nationals at I-30 Speedway for Fourth Title

Sammy Swindell was a man on a mission last weekend during the 29th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires.

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Bruce Jr. Scores Top Five During Short Track Nationals Preliminary Night

Tony Bruce Jr. produced a solid outing last weekend during the 29th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires at I-30 Speedway.

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Starks Caps Short Track Nationals Debut With Charge to Top 10

Trey Starks progressed throughout his debut at I-30 Speedway last weekend during the 29 th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires.

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Giovanni Scelzi Charges to Top-10 Finish During Season Finale

Giovanni Scelzi capped his first season in a sprint car by earning a top-10 finish and the Hard Charger Award last Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track during the Civil War Sprint Car Series portion of the 33rd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson.

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Andy Forsberg and C&M Motorsports Repeat as Civil War Series Champions

An extremely successful 2016 season came to a close on Saturday night for Andy Forsberg and the C&M Motorsports team as they celebrated their second consecutive Civil War Series Championship together and the ninth series crown for Forsberg.

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Bowers Teaming up With Ozzie Motorsports for Full-Time IRA Series Ride

Ryan Bowers is excited to announce that he is partnering with Ozzie Motorsports to tackle the IRA Sprint Car Series in 2017.

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Cox Third in KWS Points and Names KWS Rookie of the Year

Though far from a rookie to sprint car racing, Justyn Cox capped off his first full season with the King of the West 410ci Sprint Car Series on Saturday night by finishing third in the overall point standings and earning Rookie of the Year honors.

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Solwold Third During Stockton Dirt Track Debut

With the season wrapped up in the pacific northwest, Jason Solwold and the Shaylen Raye Motorsports team made the trip to Stockton, CA where Solwold would pick up a third place finish with the King of the West Series.

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TK Wins Stockton Thriller

Not having the best luck since climbing aboard the Roth Motorsports entry to close his season out, Tim Kaeding made his last race of 2016 count as he out dueled Rico Abreu to capture the King of the West season finale Saturday night at the Stockton Dirt Track.

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Hirst Scores Third Career KWS Title; Tarlton Motorsports Makes It Two-In-A-Row

When a long night at Stockton Dirt Track came to a close Saturday night, Kyle Hirst emerged from the Tarlton Motorsports No. 21x as the 2016 King of the West Champion. For Hirst it marked his third career title, and for the team it marked their second consecutive series championship.

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