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Shaner Clanton at Lernerville Speedway

O'Reilly All Stars: Clanton Cruises to "Dual" Win at Lernerville

Jason Shank

LERNERVILLE, Pa. - Sept. 4. Shane Clanton had always been fast at Lernerville Speedway, but he never got the breaks needed to pick up a win at the famed half-mile until 2010. The Georgia ace made everything click back in June when he took home $30,000 from the fourth annual ‘Firecracker 100’... Full Story 

(PHOTO) After missing the previous night's event at West Virginia, Shane Clanton raced to Friday's O'Reilly All Stars victory at Lernerville. (Cory Stivason) 


 

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Chad Simpson at Deer Creek Speedway Cornbelt Clash Series

 

Chad Simpson navigates Deer Creek Speedway en route to another Cornbelt Clash victory over Labord Day weekend. (STORY TO FOLLOW)   (Mike Ruefer)


 

 

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Mark Burgtorf - Quincy Raceways Deery Brothers winner 

Mark Burgtorf. (Chris Damitz)

Deery Brothers: Burgtorf Continues Quincy Deery Domination    
   
QUINCY, Ill. – Sept. 3. Mark Burgtorf’s mastery of his hometown track continued Friday as the IMCA Late Model ace led all 40 laps of the Deery Brothers Summer Series main event at Quincy Raceway.... Full Story 
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Terry Phillips - John Anderson at I-80 Speedway

MLRA/NCRA: Phillips Reaches MLRA Century Mark in Co-Sanctioned Race at I-80

Dan Robinson

GREENWOOD, Neb. - Sept. 3. For the first time in the 22-year history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, a single driver has 100 wins. Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips achieved that milestone Friday at I-80 Speedway after he passed race leader Brad Looney at lap 17 and never looked back... Full Story

(PHOTO) Terry Phillips and #2 John Anderson race to a one-two finish at I-80 Speedway at Nebraska Raceway Park. (Lloyd Collins)


 

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Ronnie Johnson after Duck River Speedway SRRS Win

SRRS: Johnson Again at "The Duck"

Connie Putnam

WHEEL, Tenn. - Racing the high side of Duck River Speedway, Ronnie Johnson headed for Victory Lane once again on the Southern Regional Racing Series (SRRS).... Full Story

(PHOTO) Ronnie Johnson and his right hand man after another SRRS win at "The Duck", Duck River Speedway. (Connie Putnam)



 

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Josh Putnam - Thunderhill Raceway SRRS Winner

(PHOTO) Josh Putnam claimed the SRRS win at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday night (Story to follow). (Connie Putnam)



 

 

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O'Reilly All Stars: Shaver Steals Balzano Memorial  With Last Lap Pass on Richards

Jason Shank, WVMS p.r.

MINERAL WELLS, W.V. - Sept. 3. Vienna, West Virginia’s Steve Shave has been virtually unstoppable at the BDS Promotions West Virginia Motor Speedway since it reopened back in May of this year.  On Thursday, Shaver continued... Full Story 

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Josh Richards after his first "extended lap" feature win at Mohawk Int'l. (Kevin Kovac)
World of Outlaws: Richards Registers First-Ever 100-Lap Victory In "Battle At Eastern Door" 

Kevin Kovac

AKWESASNE, N.Y. - Sept. 1.  Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.V. registered the biggest win of his career on Wednesday, capturing the... Full Story

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Steve Francis - Jimmy Owens - Brady Smith - Bluegrass Speedway Lucas Oil Late Model Series

Steve Francis, #20 Jimmy Owens, and #2 Brady Smith fly three-wide during Lucas Oil Late Model Series action at Bluegrass Speedway Saturday. (Rick Schwallie)

Dale McDowell VL at Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lucas Oil Series: McDowell Puts First One on the Books For 2010 at Lawrenceburg

James Essex

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - Aug. 27. Leading all 50-laps, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Georgia held off a furious late-race charge from Brian Birkhofer and Jimmy Owens to take home his first win of the season Friday at Lawrenceburg Speedway... Full Story 

(PHOTO) Georgia veteran Dale McDowell is no longer the only winless racer on the season among the nation's top 25 drivers. (Rick Schwallie) 


 

Don O'Neal - Lawrenceburg Speedway Lucas Oil Series winner

Lucas Oil Series: O'Neal Seals the Deal at Bluegrass Speedway

James Essex

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Aug. 28. Finally finishing up front after leading in five of the previous seven events he's competed in, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind. won his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season on Saturday at Bluegrass Speedway. The win was also his second career... Full Story

(PHOTO)  Don O'Neal navigates Bluegrass Speedway on his way to His Aug. 28th Lucas Oil Series win at Bluegrass Speedway.  (Rick Schwallie)

 

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Dave Eckrich - Brandon McCormick - Lucas Oil Speedway MLRA

MLRA: Eckrich Gets First Series Win; Narrow Points Lead

Dan Robinson

WHEATLAND, Mo. - June 28. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich scored his first ever Lucas Oil MLRA win on Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway as he fought off a hard charging Brandon McCormick for the win by less than a car length at the finish.

Tucson, Arizona modified ace R.C. Whitwell made an impressive... Full Story

(PHOTO) Brandon McCormcik chases #58 Dave Eckrich to the checkered flag for a close finish at Lucas Oil Speedway MLRA. (Lloyd Collins)

 

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Three-State Flyers: Cool Customer Covert Covers Roaring Knob Flyers Field

MARKLEYSBURG, Pa. - Aug. 29. Jason Covert kept cool under heavy pressure to capture the 35-lap Late Model feature as Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex completed its second night of racing on Sunday. Covert’s third career win at the track came in the first-ever appearance by the Three State...Full Story

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Billy Moyer at I-55 Raceway MARS Dirtcar Series 

MARS/UMP Challenge: Moyer Sweeps Weekend With "Challenge" Win at Pevely

MARS p.r.

PEVELY, Mo. - Aug. 28.  In a 40-lap feature that went caution-free and only took 12 minutes to run, Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas swept the "MARS / UMP Challenge" by winning the feature event at I-55 Saturday.... Full Story

(PHOTO) Moyer banks it in prior to collecting his 18th win of the seasonat I-55 Raceway to follow up on Fiiday's triumph at Paducah, Ky. (Ron Mitchell)

 
 
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