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Sprint Car Challenge Tour Announces 2024 Schedule

Russell Motorsports Inc. has officially released the 2024 schedule of events for the traveling Sprint Car Challenge Tour. The California based Winged 360 Sprint Car series is set to contest its seventh overall season, which offers another exciting slate of races.

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HALL TABBED AS USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES DIRECTOR STARTING IN 2024

Scott Hall, a prominent promoter, racer and series organizer on the west coast open wheel dirt track racing scene, has been named the series director of the USAC Western States Midget series.

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CARSON GARRETT NAMED USAC’S MOST IMPROVED DRIVER FOR 2023

Carson Garrett’s journey from his Rocky Mountain Midget roots to becoming USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship Most Improved Driver came quite quickly in some respects. But in other ways, it’s clear to say that he’s come a long way both geographically and behind the wheel of a racecar.

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Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway releases 2024 racing schedule

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare has announced its 2024 schedule of events, as always putting a focus on special shows throughout the season.

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Jackson Motorplex Hosting Six Sprint Car Shows in 2024

The Jackson Motorplex racing schedule will feature a half dozen nights of sprint car races next season. As previously announced, the biggest event is the 46 th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals (Aug. 15-17).

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GARDNER EARNS USAC CHIEF MECHANIC OF THE YEAR FOR 2023

”I won a lot of midget races on the west coast, but this right here is the greatest accomplishment I’ve ever had.” For as successful as Ronnie Gardner was behind the wheel, that statement says a lot about the Norco, Calif. native who was recently the recipient of the Johnny Capels “Golden Greek Award” as USAC’s Chief Mechanic of the Year for 2023 along with a $10,000 reward.

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PERFIT NAMED NEW MUST SEE RACING PRESENTING SPONSOR

Must See Racing announced today that The Perfit Corporation will continue its association with Must See Racing for the 16th consecutive year. The Perfit Corporation will now become the new presenting sponsor of Must See Racing. It will now be known as Must See Racing Presented by PERFIT-PARTS.COM.

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NARC ANNOUNCES 2024 SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE

The Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) 410 Sprint Car Series has rolled out a robust 26-race campaign for the 2024 season. The tour will invade 17 different dirt oval tracks in California, Oregon, and Washington and compete for more than $800,000 in prize money and awards.

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Southern Illinois Raceway Fills September 13 Gap on 2024 Schedule

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is coming back for a visit to Southern Illinois Raceway (SIR) in 2024.

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Dominic Scelzi Captures 13 Wins at 11 Tracks in Four States During Strong Season

Dominic Scelzi produced 13 feature triumphs this season, giving him double-digit wins each of the last three seasons.

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Open Wheel Spectacular Podcast Featuring Post PRI Discussion and Mike Fedorcak

On this edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular T.J. is joined by Derek Bean in the co-host chair to discuss some of the major news coming out of the Performance Racing Industry trade show surrounding the World of Outlaws, High Limit Sprint Car Series, and USAC National Sprint Car Series. Legendary driver and fabricator Mike Fedorcak, creator of the legendary “Munchkin” race car, helps us preview the upcoming Rumble in Fort Wayne taking place on December 29-30.

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T.J.’s Notebook: High Limit Dominates PRI Headlines; Don’t Sleep on USAC Sprint Cars

The 2023 edition of the Performing Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis is in the books as people throughout the short track industry return home and focus on continued preparation for 2024. There was plenty of news to be had around the industry centered around sprint car racing.

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