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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Jonsson Claims Croatian Speedway Grand Prix in Goričan - American Hancock Wins 2nd World Speedway Championship



Goričan, Croatia | Sept. 24, 2011 - Moments ago, Swedish rider Andreas Jonsson (Blue hat) used a fantastic start from the #2 gate to take the win in the Croatian Speedway Grand Prix Final. The only American rider on the tour, Greg Hancock finished fourth and claimed a stunning 2nd Speedway World Speedway Championship! British star Chris Harris finished 2nd with Swede Fredrik Lindgren finishing 3rd in the race.

Solwold Solid for 4th Year in ASCS NW Sprints Finale



story by Lonnie Wheatley | video by Nathan Prince
Yakima, WA | Sept. 23, 2011 - For the 4th year in a row, Jason Solwold topped the opening night of the season-ending ASCS Northwest double header at Yakima’s State Fair Raceway. Solwold’s third series win of the year came in front of Jayme Barnes, with Roger Crockett, Trey Starks and Henry Van Dam rounding out the top five.

Aaaaaahhhhh.... The Sweet Sound of Practice in the Spring! - Archerfield, AU Sneak Peek



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Archerfield, Queensland AU | Sept. 24, 2011 - As the North American season winds down, it's time to crank it up South of the Equator! Enjoy this practice run from last night with one of Archerfield Speedway's sedans.  CLICK HERE for MORE INFO on ARCHERFIELD SPEEDWAY

Shaun in the Dirt Podcast #62



Shaun recaps the Grays Harbor Raceway and Skagit Speedway seasons with the track announcers at both tracks Phil Martelli, and Kelly Hart. He also talks to Grays Harbor Hobby Stock champion Zach Simpson, and Grays Harbor sprint car champion and recent ASCS NW winner Henry Van Dam, and Skagit Speedway Sportsman Sprint Champion Derek Roberts.

IN MEMORY of CRYSTAL ALESS - Because Like No Other Sport I Know... We Are Family.



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San Diego, CA | Sept. 17, 2011 - I love our sport because whether honoring racers lost in the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, the flood waters of Pennsylvania, a racing accident in Wisconsin or to an insidious disease, when one of us is hurting, we all pull together.
IN LOVING MEMORY of CRYSTAL ALESS..... Our deepest sympathies to the family of thier beloved Crystal who passed away from breast cancer on Saturday, September 10th at the age of 30. She was one of the Wolverine Girls and always will be. The Barona Speedway Family lost a great friend.

Burnouts & Faceplants... What Happens When You Unleash a Bunch of Bikers for a "Run Whatcha Brung" Race???



Costa Mesa, CA - No Blood... No Foul. Gotta love these boys for taking their $20,000 scooters for a skid at Costa Mesa Speedway...

Bobby "Boogaloo" Schwartz - American Speedway Ace Honored at Industry Speedway



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City of Industry, CA | Sept. 16, 2011 - Two time US National Champ and two time Cal State Champ, American speedway ace Bobby Schwartz was honored last Saturday for his long and successful career. Bobby raced in England for nine years, winning two gold medals (World Best Pairs Champion: 1981 w/Bruce Penhall & 1982 w/Dennis Sigalos), was the USA World Team Captain (1983-1987) and is still competitive today, racing several times a week in California!  (Schwartz interview at end of video.)

Eldora 4 Crown Nationals Nt. 1 - Saldana Still Perfect Since Return... 2 Quick Times & 2 Wins - Babcock Blasts UMP Mods



Rossburg, OH | Sept. 23, 2011 - WOW! That's about all you can say about Joey Saldana and KKR. Kasey Kahne Racing swept the Top 3 spots in Friday's World of Outlaws Sprint A-Main at Eldora Speedway with Paul McMahon on the pole, Saldana outside in 2nd and Cody Darrah tucked into 3rd. Saldana took the lead at the end of the first lap and cruised to his second victory in as many races since returning from a nine week injury lay off.

That's One HEAVY Cushion! - Strange Mod Flip at Gas City



video by Rod Smelser
Gas City, IN | Sept. 23, 2011 - Jesse Strange gets up into the rough stuff in turn 4 at Gas City Speedway last night. How much sidebite do you need to flip a 2,400lb modified???

Meet Gordon McIsaac - World's #1 Dirt Track Fan - 50 Years of Collecting



Auckland, New Zealand - OK, OK, we may get some disagreement with the headline, but Gordon McIsaac is definitely one of the world's biggest fans of our sport (referred to as "Speedway" in Australia and New Zealand). Have any of you turned you home into a museum?