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.

Payton Pierce Ends Rookie Sprint Car Campaign with Success!

Bridgeport, Texas | Dec. 17, 2013 – After 22 races at 11 different tracks in four states, Payton Pierce has closed out his rookie year in sprint cars. Running cars like outlaw kart, micros, and midgets, the 305 sprint car was a completely different animal for the young driver. While running his family owned 305 sprint car throughout the Texas area, Pierce was able to start every A-Main and win three of those. Only marking the start of what should be a lengthy and great career for the Bridgeport native.

Pierce was able to be blessed throughout the entire year with amazing races, sponsorship help, and much more. Gaining experience and knowledge while racing week in and week out, the team bonded together and learned a lot about not only each other, but the car and tracks as well. Not only did Pierce run 22 races throughout the year, but even promoted a non-wing 305 sprint car race at Boyd Raceway.

Andy Gregg and Russell Motorsports Land Mike’s Hard Lemonade Sponsorship

by Petersen Media 
California | Dec. 17, 2013 - After having a very successful end of the 2013 season with Scott Russell and his Russell Motorsports No. 14R, Andy Gregg is very excited to announce he will be aboard Russell’s machine full time in 360ci competition in 2014, and the team is thrilled to announce they have landed Mike’s Hard Lemonade as a primary sponsor for the season.

“I am thrilled to be back aboard Scott Russell’s car in 2014, and both of us are very excited to have Mike’s on board as one of our main sponsors.”

Kruseman Motorsports among latest teams to enter the Chili Bowl

by Bryan Hulbert 

TULSA, OK | Dec. 15, 2013 -  Every year the list of drivers that make up the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire becomes more diverse. Whether dirt, asphalt, or a mixture of the two, drivers that make their way to the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway each carry a back story unlike any other event in modern-day motorsports.

With just under a month until the first green flag falls, entries for the 28th running of the world’s largest indoor Midget Sprint Car race are closing in on the 200 mark with 177 between 119 owners confirming their run at the Golden Driller.

Increasing to 37 past feature starters, Cory Kruseman is among the latest Champions to add his name to the roster. Twice a Lucas Oil Chili Bowl winner in 2000 and 2004, Kruseman’s first Chili Bowl “A” Feature start came in 1998. Second only to Sammy Swindell in terms of best average finish in the Chili Bowl’s championship event, Kruseman’s record includes six podium appearances and just as many top fives’ to go along with nine top tens’. Kruseman also has seven preliminary night victories to his credit. Kruseman’s 2013 season included 5 victories.

In addition to his own Lucas Oil No. 21k, Cory’s name will be attached to a total of five entries, including a trio of Chili Bowl Rookies, and one seat still open for business.

2014 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED

Indianapolis, IN | Dec. 15, 2013 - USAC’s National racing schedules were announced today and distributed at the annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Ind.

The Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Honda National Midget schedules contain 71 events in 16 states, beginning with the February 20-21-22 “Winter Dirt Games” Sprint races in Ocala, Fla. and concluding with the November 27 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” Midget race at Perris, Calif.

The Honda USAC National Pavement Midget schedule is currently being finalized and will be released soon.

2014 USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR PREVIEW & SCHEDULE

By Lance Jennings
PEORIA, AZ | DEC. 13, 2013 - After a successful campaign, USAC SouthWest Sprint Car Series Director Kevin Montgomery has released the 2014 schedule. Showcasing thirty-nine nights of action, the Arizona based group will start with the "3rd Annual Winter Challenge" and close with the $7,500-to-win "Western World Championships" at Canyon Speedway Park. In addition, the traditional sprint cars will clash in the special events like the “Grudge Series,” “Freedom Tour,” and “Border Tour” in Nevada, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, and California.

Quincy Raceways Announces Tentative 2014 Schedule With Increased Late Model Payout

by Jack Walbring
QUINCY, IL | Dec. 14, 2013 - Quincy Raceways has scheduled 26 nights of racing for the 2014 season. The schedule remains in the “tentative” stage as a few special events are still waiting to be booked which will require some minor modifications.

In addition, the track would like to give each of the weekly classes one or two nights off during the season so that teams can schedule vacations or make other plans. Those nights are not reflected on the tentative schedule for some classes and will be determined based on feedback and further scheduling of special events.