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Saturday, January 14, 2012

RIP Donnie Ray Crawford III - We Lose a Racer, Friend and Life Saving Hero...

Donnie's Interview with Tulsa News 6 Sports Anchor Dave Davis Before Chili Bowl 2012

Tulsa, Oklahoma | Jan. 14, 2012 - Third generation driver Donnie Ray Crawford was introduced to the sport of racing at a very young age. He was a mere two days old when he attended his first sprint car race in which his father, multiple time champion Donnie Crawford, was competing. Early on, Donnie Ray would experience what his life might be like in the years to come.  That exciting and exemplary 24 year life ended today.

I did not know Donnie or his family, but I still cried when I heard the bad news. I knew of his shining reputation. Longtime and respected members of the Tulsa community, the Crawfords had been spending this week participating in the Chili Bowl midget races at Tulsa's Quick Trip Expo Center. That's where they were headed Saturday morning for the final races of the five day event when the Wagoner County Sheriff says a fight broke out between two family members....

Meyers Grabs Pole and Victory in Night 1 of Scott Darley $50,000 Challenge


Sydney, Australia | Jan 13, 2012 - American World of Outlaws Champion, Jason Meyers, has continued his domination of the Sydney Sprintcar scene by claiming an awesome victory in last night's Scott Darley $50,000 Challenge Preliminary A-Main at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway.  The final round, has been postponed (due to rain) until tomorrow night, which is Sunday in Australia....