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Weekend Event List: January 15th – 17th, 2010
Jam packed weekend of open wheel events scheduled for the weekend of January 15th – 17th, 2010.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
DONNY SCHATZ NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 410 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2009
For the fourth consecutive year, Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers.
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Three of the top 15 on Super Shox at the Wednesday Chili Bowl
Kevin Swindell made his first trip down Chili Bowl lane glory Wednesday night by winning the feature and setting himself up for a good starting spot on Saturday night. As the night went on the track got a little wider and slicker but still had enough of a cushion for Kevin to use. With spot on driving and a good set up he wheeled around the indoor track perfectly for 25 laps to take the win.
Valvoline Raceway
Can Johnson Do it Again at Parramatta?
The Performance Wholesale World Series Sprintcars Championship is gearing up for two nights of action during round 11 at the Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway in Sydney this weekend.
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Bobby East Finishes Fifth in Tuesday Chili Bowl Prelim Feature
Bobby East survived a frustrating start to his evening but recovered to claim the checkered flag in a qualifying race before moving on to a fifth-place finish in Tuesday night’s 25-lap qualifying feature for the 2010 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at Tulsa Expo Raceway.
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LEVI JONES NAMED NORTH AMERICAN NON-WINGED SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2009
Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, today was named the 2009 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the second time.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
SHANE STEWART NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 360 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2009
For the first time in his career, Shane Stewart of Bixby, Oklahoma, was voted the 2009 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers.
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FARR, SCHATZ KEEP J&J’S WINNING IN AUSTRALIA
Robbie Farr and Donny Schatz scored recent victories in the rugged World Series Sprintcars tour in Australia. Both piloted J&J Auto Racing sprint cars to victory and continued the success during this year’s season Down Under.
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A LUCKY FAN GETS TO BE A JUDGE FOR BPG RACING MS. MOTORSPORTS PAGEANT
One lucky fan has been selected to be part of a panel of judges that will be selecting the new BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports when the pageant takes place on Saturday, January 23rd as part of the Motorsports 2010 Presented by StreetBlaze 100 Race Car & Trade Show.
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METAL FAB TO SPONSOR FAMILY DAY AT MOTORSPORTS 2010
Everyone coming out for “Family Day” at Motorsports 2010 Presented by StreetBlaze 100 Race Car & Trade Show on Sunday, January 24th have Metal Fab of Pennington, NJ to thank for the special ticket prices offered that date. The day of Family Fun will be available FREE for children 12 and under while adults will be admitted for just $10 each. No discount coupons are needed and no discount coupons will be honored on this special day.
United States Auto Club
USAC .25 ANIMAL MIDGET SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASS DEBUTS IN 2010
A brand-new cost-effective class of USAC .25 Midget racing debuts in 2010 with the inaugural season of the Briggs & Stratton Animal Division.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
“SPRINT CAR 101” THIRD THURSDAY SERIES TO START WITH BOB TROSTL
Following some very well received receptions during the past 24 months at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, curator Tom Schmeh has established a series of monthly get-togethers for 2010 entitled “Sprint Car 101”. The programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning on Thursday, January 21, with a “Salute to Bob Trostle”.
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Jones is Speedway City’s Top 360
Ryan Jones and his XXX chassis are THE force to be reckoned with in Australia’s 360 scene. Already a back to back state and national champion, Jones won the Speedway City Nationals title for the second time in his young career on Saturday night with little challenge.
World of Outlaws
Darrah Begins Rookie Season with DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
Racing against tough competition night in and night out will be nothing new for Cody Darrah this coming season as he contends for the World of Outlaws Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award, beginning at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH at Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. For each of the last four seasons he has raced in Central Pennsylvania against stout competition wherever he went and won his fair share of races, while continuing to hone his skills behind the wheel.
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‘The Gun’ to Switch Back to Family Owned Car for PCR WSS Round
Heading into this Friday and Saturday night’s 11th round of the World Series Sprintcars (WSS) Championship at Parramatta City Raceway (Sydney, NSW) Grant ‘The Gun’ Anderson will step from the QLD # 83 Horrell Motorsport Eagle and back into the VIC # 37 Anderson Motorsport Foster.