Dillon Determined But Donny Does It - Schatz Wins World Series Sprintcars Round 6

Archerfield, Queensland AU | Jan. 4, 2013 - 5 times World of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz won the 30 lap A-Main for Round Six of ENZED World Series Sprintcars at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway tonight but not before South Aussie Luke Dillon impressed the strong Queensland crowd on hand by leading most of the race.

Schatz led home Dillon in second, James McFadden third, Andrew Scheuerle fourth, Bryan Mann fifth, Luke Oldfield sixth, Brent April seventh, Jason Sides eighth, David Murcott ninth, Brooke Tatnell tenth, Daniel Pestka eleventh, Jamie Veal twelfth, David Muir thirteenth, Danny Reidy fourteenth, Shane Stewart fifteenth, Garry Brazier sixteenth, Peter Lack seventeenth, Dylan Jenkin eighteenth and Terry Bracken nineteenth.

Steven Lines was classified as a DNF when he unfortunately blew a motor within sight of the last lap.

Casey’s General Stores Signs On with Midwest Open Wheel Sprints

Jan. 2, 2013 - Officials of the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) are pleased to announce a partnership with Casey’s General Stores that will make Casey’s the presenting sponsor for the 2014 MOWA Sprint Car Series Presented by Casey’s General Stores.

The series will soon release a 2014 schedule of over 25 events in Illinois, Southeast Iowa, Eastern Missouri and Western Indiana. Entering its fourth season, the MOWA Sprint Car Series Presented by Casey’s General Stores features some of the best 410 winged sprint car action in the Midwest and averaged nearly 30 cars per event in 2013. The partnership with Casey’s General Stores will bring added awards and incentives for teams that regularly participate in series events.

BEITLER LANDS GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY CONTRACT!

Elma, WA | Jan. 2, 2013 - This morning, Grays Harbor County Commissioners awarded the operations and promotions contract for Grays Harbor Raceway to Funtime Promotions of Burlington, Washington. Funtime Promotions is owned by Steve Beitler whose other interests include Skagit Speedway in Alger, WA.

After a two month application and bidding process, Beitler will take over the beautiful 3/8mi for the next 3 years. We at Dirt Dog think this will bring some much needed strategic planning and cooperation to the Washington State dirt racing scene.

Boespflug To Make Midget Debut At Chili Bowl

by Petersen Media 
Hanford, CA | Dec. 24, 2013 - After having a very strong year in the sprint car ranks, Hanford, CA driver, Chad Boespflug is excited to make his midget debut at the Chili Bowl Midget National’s aboard one of Bill Ecker’s RAB Racing entries.

“I am very excited to get behind the wheel of a midget at the Chili Bowl,” Boespflug said. “It is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I am really looking forward to getting to Tulsa, and shaking them down.”

The RAB Racing team had a very strong 2013 as they picked up the prestigious Kokomo Klash with midget ace, Shane Cottle behind the wheel, and over the coarse of the year, Brad Kuhn piloted their machine to the 2013 Badger Series Championship.

“The team had a great 2013, and I’m hoping I can make them proud at the Chili Bowl, and hopefully do some more midget racing in 2014,” Boespflug said.

Kasey Kahne To Pilot Jason Leffler Tribute Car In Chili Bowl Midget Nationals

Tony Stewart Racing & Beast Enterprises To Host Racecar Giveaway, Charles Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust Fundraiser Promotion

INDIANAPOLIS, IN | Dec. 20, 2013 – Tony Stewart Racing and Beast Enterprises announced today NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne has joined the star-studded field for the 28th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire Jan. 14-18 at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Center. Kahne will pilot the No. 71 Jason Leffler Tribute/Chevrolet/Beast being entered by the late Jason Leffler and Julianna Patterson.

“Jason Leffler was a good buddy of mine and it’s neat that Bob East and Tony Stewart asked me to drive his tribute car in this year’s Chili Bowl,” Kahne said.

Race fans will have an opportunity to win the car – not including the engine – that Kahne will drive in this year’s Chili Bowl by registering online http://www.starnetdp.com/Charlie-ChiliBowll/intro.html. Stewart drove the same car in the Chili Bowl in 2012 and 2013. A random drawing following the Chili Bowl will determine one winner who will become the new owner of the racecar, built specifically for use indoors. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter.

Cali Civil War Sprint Car Series Presented by Flowmaster Geared Up For Aggressive 13 Race Season

Aptos, CA | Dec. 20, 2013 - On the heels of a very competitive Civil War Sprint Car Series Presented by Flowmaster in 2013, the Prentice Motorsports Group has taken command in 2014, and has put together a very competitive13 race schedule traveling to eight different tracks.

“We are very excited with the Civil War Sprint Car Series Presented by Flowmaster in 2014,” President of PMG, John Prentice said. “We have some really big events that boast a very nice payday, and we are excited with the start we are off to with Flowmaster coming on board on top of a nice schedule.”

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals nearing 250 entries

by Bryan HulbertTULSA, Okla. | Dec. 17, 2013 - From every corner of the racing world, the names are pouring onto the entry list for the 29th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. With construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway underway inside the River Spirit Expo Center, entries are creeping near the 250 mark with 236 entered prior to the December 17 discounted entry deadline.

Included in the latest wave of entries is the name that’s haunted the dreams of Golden Driller hopefuls over the last five years.