Driver & Team News – Page 299

Australian Title ends in disappointment for Reidy

Hopes of a top-five finish in last weekend’s Australian Sprintcar Title at Archerfield Speedway for Danny Reidy came to an end in the opening laps of the feature race on the final night, and spoiled what was otherwise a strong run.

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Madsen Tops Capalaba Cup

Thought he was unsuccessful in claiming the Australian Title at the Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane, Ian Madsen did open up last week by claiming the feature event win at the Capalaba Cup at the same speedway.

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Abreu’s Chili Bowl Ends In The B

After making the Chili Bowl feature in 2012, Rico Abreu came into the 2013 event looking to build on his previous finish after competing full time in the USAC National Midget series in 2012.

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Gregg Welcomes Big Changes in 2013

As the calendar changes to 2013, Andy Gregg has been busy during the short offseason making changes to his Guts Racing program, as he has hired a pair of crew guys, and has also added an additional sponsor to his team.

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Bad Boy Buggies Joins Tony Stewart Racing

Leading off-road utility vehicle brand to become primary sponsor of Steve Kinser in 2013…

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RICHARD HOFFMAN VOTED INTO SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME

Hoffman Racing is confirming the election of team owner Richard Hoffman into The National Sprint Car Hall Of Fame, located in Knoxville Iowa.

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Trey Starks to Make Chili Bowl Debut

Trey Starks is well aware of the history, prestige and aura of the famed Chili Bowl Nationals. After all, his father John competed in the Chili Bowl during its formative years, finishing a very solid sixth in the 1995 edition of the star-studded event, which draws drivers from a multitude of racing series and disciplines. Trey will follow in his dad’s footsteps this year, as he’ll open his 2013 racing campaign in the Chili Bowl, which will mark his first career start in a midget.

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Wednesdays with Wayne – Chili Bowl Time!

Wayne Johnson will take to the track in the City Vending #22x in tonight’s qualifier for the Chili Bowl in the Tulsa Expo Center. The Knoxville, Iowa driver will start his quest for the “Golden Driller” trophy handed out in Saturday’s finale.

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Daryn Pittman to Drive for Kasey Kahne Racing

Daryn Pittman has been hired by Kasey Kahne Racing to pilot the Great Clips/Sage Fruit No. 9 car for the 2013 racing season on the World of Outlaws tour. “I am very excited to accept the opportunity to drive for Kasey Kahne Racing. KKR is a first class operation from top to bottom and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together,” said Pittman.

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Anderson on the pace

Compared to the majority of his rivals, Grant Anderson hasn’t done many laps so far in the 2012-13 Sprintcar season. However, as the past fortnight has proven, it hasn’t affected him too much.

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Danny Reidy See Mixed Results at Brisbane

The past week of racing has seen a mixture of results for Danny Reidy at his home track, Brisbane’s Archerfield Speedway.

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Taylor Ferns Set for Second Chili Bowl Appearance

Taylor Ferns got her first taste of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals from behind the wheel in 2012, after attending the race three straight years as a spectator, as she waited to be of-age to compete in the famed indoor event.

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Tracy Hines Seeks Second Chili Bowl Win

Five entries from the THR stable set for competition…

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DIETRICH HEADED DOWN UNDER/EXCITING 2013 SEASON PLANNED

oming off of his most successful season in his brief 410 Sprint car career, Danny Dietrich is going full speed ahead into 2013 and it will all start in two weeks when the Gettysburg racer heads Down Under to compete in Australia.

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Madsen Adds Another Win, Claims Speedweek Title

At the Sydney Speedway, Ian Madsen is a mark man. Opening up the first three legs of Speedweek on fire, Madsen continued his string of strong runs as he added his third win of the season, fourth at the speedway, a second, as was on his way to another top three finish until a left rear tire went down and forced him out.

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