- by Fastrak PR

(Aug. 15) There are those weekends in racing when things just seem to go right. The ‘GM Performance Parts 40’ was definitely one of those weekends as the event was held in front of a tremendous crowd at Eldora Speedway. Forty nine cars were on hand to take their shot of winning at the ‘famed’ Eldora Speedway”.

So many things were taking place that Saturday and all working in harmony very well. Ed Dixon #50 had just won his 600 victory the night before and he also took the victory at Eldora making in win 601. Dixon of Washington MO was excited in victory lane after the event. “Man this was an incredible weekend” said Dixon. “Win number 600 last night and then to come here and get win 601 at Eldora! How much better does it get? I tell you something, racing these guys is tough. These FASTRAK teams are the best in the country in this crate engine late model racing. Any one of ten teams at the very least could have won this race tonight. Our car was good and we had some good luck as well. I just-> Read More

(Aug. 15) Get on Board with FASTRAK!

The FASTRAK dirt late model series at this time has an opening for a 'licensee' in the state of Indiana. Very simple program with lots of opportunities.

Corporate office furnishes the National Weekly Championship point money and also the Grand National Championship point money.

FASTRAK is currently the 'fastest growing racing series' in the United States. Additonal classes will be added to the FASTRAK Series in 09.

Please contact Stan Lester sl@fastrakracing.com
or (678) 935-7304

PRINCIPALS ONLY!
www.fastrakracing.com

- by Kevin Kovac

(Aug. 14) EVANSVILLE, IN – Aug. 14, 2008 –

TWO MORE: The curtain will officially close on the 2008 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals this weekend with the running of postponed events on Friday night (Aug. 15) at Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., and Saturday night (Aug. 16) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway.

Both shows are classified as non-point Summer Nationals races, coming one month after Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., clinched his second straight championship in the ‘Hell Tour’ points finale on July 12 at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio. -> Read More

Patrick Sheltra Says Welcome To My Turf Heading Into Springfield

- by Chris Knight

(Aug. 14) “Driver & Team Confident First Win Could Come Sunday Afternoon”

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (August 14, 2008) - - Fresh off recording his sixth top-10 finish of the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) last Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway, the ARS shifts gears and venues and heads to the dirt for the first of two consecutive clay events this season. First up, the Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. -Read More

(Aug 15) Trekking To The Dirt: Sheltra Motorsports

“ARCA Team Ready With Dirt Ace Behind The Wheel” '

WHITESVILLE, Kentucky (August 15, 2008) - - The time has come where the ARCA RE/MAX Series makes their annual trip to the dirt. This weekend marks the second year where Sheltra Motorsports with driver Patrick Sheltra have been apart of the festivities on the one-mile clay oval. -> Read More

- by Kevin Kovac

(Aug. 14) SYLVANIA, GA – Aug. 14, 2008 – If history is any indicator, then this Saturday night (Aug. 16) Shane Clanton or Clint Smith should win the first-ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main at Screven Motor Speedway.

The three-eighths-mile oval is located, after all, in Georgia – and the two WoO LMS regulars from the Peach State have combined to capture all three tour events previously held in their homestate.

Yes, Clanton and Smith have defended their territory well when they get the rare opportunity to run a WoO LMS show in their backyard. Clanton was victorious in Georgia WoO LMS A-Mains on May 1, 2004, at North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth and Oct. 26, 2005, at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, and Smith was best in a season-opening program on Feb. 4, 2006, at Golden Isles. -> Read More

(Aug. 13) Headlines this week

MSCS PULLS PLUG ON UNION COUNTY SHOWS -> Read More

HINES WINS INDIANA MIDGET WEEK FOR TONY STEWART RACING -> Read More

Lawrenceburg Speedway -> Read More

Kokomo Speedway -> Read More

SHORT TRACK WEEK IN REVIEW: -> Read More

(Aug. 13) - Chris Dolack, VP Media/PR
- Kevin Kovac, DIRTcar Racing PR

CHICO, CA – Aug. 13, 2008 – No one is more excited about the first-ever Western Allstars DIRTcar Late Model Series event at Silver Dollar Speedway this Saturday night (Aug. 16) than Richard Papenhausen.

A resident of Chico, Calif., Papenhausen is relishing the rare opportunity to run his dirt Late Model in actual competition at his hometown track.

Saturday night’s 30-lap, $3,000-to-win A-Main for the region’s premier dirt Late Model tour will mark the full-fender division’s first action in nearly a decade at John Padjen’s Silver Dollar Speedway, a high-banked, quarter-mile oval that’s known as a haven of 410 Sprint Car racing.

“It’s great to have Late Models back at Chico,” said Papenhausen, a 42-year-old veteran racer who is a regular in Silver Dollar’s dirt Modified class on Friday nights. “I’ve hot-lapped my Late Model there like three or four times this year, but that’s not the same as racing it. I can’t wait to get out there (on Saturday night). -> Read More

(Aug. 12) - By Michael Despain

Louisville, KY-August 11, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models sanction of the 4th Annual Hall of Fame Classic at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN has been cancelled due to the track promoter wanting the series to alter the tire rule for this event.

An altered tire rule was experimented with at the last series event at the track back in June, which resulted in a lower car count at that event than at the event that was contested back in May which utilized the Battle of the Bluegrass Series tire rule. -> Read More

(Aug. 12) -Submitted by Felicia Nunn

Important News regarding ICS racing series

Mike Bechelli Owner of the Indiana Crate series has made the decision to step down from the everyday operations and appoint Tim Keithley the director of operations for the series. Mike has watched the series grow over the past 3 years and with other personal and business commitments feels the time is now to make a management move. ->Read More

Chad Boespflug

- TIm McKinney

Chad Boespflug of North Vernon grew up in Hanford, Calif.; and he never wanted to be anything but a race driver. He was blessed with natural talent and supportive parents and grandparents who were willing to do everything within their power to help Chad realize his dreams.

Chad got a good start in California; and he displayed enough talent to convince his grandparents as well as himself that he could be a star. His grandfather, Bob Gatten, relocated his business in North Vernon. He also purchased a new home with a large shop on the grounds as well as the race cars, engines, tools, and spare parts to fill it.

Last season Chad took a bad ride that adversely effected his eyesight temporarily. He seemed to be fully recovered; and this season he was running much more competitively.-> Read More on LuRacing.com

Read more on Chad - > Go Here

- Photos by K&S Racing Images

Wonder what the driver's view is on the track of Eldora Speedway? Take a photo view lap around the track.

Scott Miller of K&S Images has taken some great shots while on the track so fans can see that view.

His shots capture a full lap around the track, from green flag to checkered.

Coming into a corner at Eldora Speedway.

- > Click here to take a photo lap around Eldora

Thanks to Scott for sharing his photos.

- Victoria Owens

Dirt Scoops Member Troy Clark, who is the current Brownstown Superstock Track Champion, won another Superstock feature at Union County on Friday, August 8th. He now has (7) 2008 superstock wins, and one 2008 hornet win.

As of August 4th, Troy is currently in the top 10 in Superstock UMP points. He is also running second in the points championship at Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Indiana.

Congrats Troy! To read more about Troy, go to his Dirt Scoops Interview: -> Read More

Or Visit Troy's Website to keep up on how he is doing!
http://www.indianadirtscoops.net/candcracing/

- Submitted by Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio - Steve Rando drove his 305 sprint car to victory over the tough NRA 350 Sprints Sunday on Wilhelm Auto Parts Night at Fremont Speedway.

In a reversal from Friday's night's NRA 350/305 Sprint Challenge at Limaland
Motorsports Park, the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints captured seven of the top 10 spots at "The Track That Action Built." The race was run Sunday afternoon after Saturday afternoon showers.

Rando passed early leader John Ivy - who normally wheels a 410 sprint - late in the race and held off a charging Brad Bowman for his second career
victory at Fremont Speedway. The 24-year-old Lindsey, Ohio resident made it to the Engine Pro Victory Lane aboard the Davis Fabrication, Attitudes Hair Salon, Garza Construction backed #19R. -> Read More

Billy Puterbaugh in winners row at LPS

Kenny Carmichael Sr holding feature checkered flag at LPS August 9

CJ Bryan in winner row at LPS August 9

Slick Griffin with checkered flag at LPS August 9

- Photos submitted by CAREY FOX

By CAREY FOX
Times Sports Editor

PUTNAMVILLE — For three weeks, sprint car drivers had attempted to find a winning combination to end Dickie Gaines’ domination at Lincoln Park Speedway.
On Saturday night, Billy Puterbaugh finally came across the right formula, adding equal parts lead foot with a lack of brakes to edge Gaines for a victory.
Puterbaugh was able to overtake Gaines in traffic late in the race and was able to hold off the veteran over the final laps despite losing his brakes down the
stretch. The win extends his points’ lead to 48 over Shane Hollingsworth, who was not at LPS on Saturday night.

One driver who did have the fans buzzing with his arrival was Cory ‘the Kruser’ Kruseman, who brought his team with him to the Putnamville oval. The
Ventura, California native and multiple Indiana Sprint Week champion was making his first 2008 trip to Lincoln Park Speedway.
It did not begin well ->Read More

- Submitted by CAREY FOX

Billy Puterbaugh (No. 16) scoots past Dickie Gaines during the A-Main at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. Puterbaugh claimed the victory to end
Gaines' three-week win streak.

- Submitted by CAREY FOX

California's Cory Kruseman dejectedly awaits a tow back to the pits after a heat race flip at Lincoln Park Speedway. Kruseman returned to place second in
the B-main and placed eighth in the feature.

- Submitted by CAREY FOX

Kenny Carmichael Sr. (No. 12g) made a late pass to get by Travis Shoulders (No. 166) and claim a UMP Modified feature win at Lincoln Park Speedway.

- Submitted by CAREY FOX

Slick Griffin held off UMP Super Stock challengers in the feature on Saturday night for his first win of the year at Lincoln Park Speedway.

- Submitted by CAREY FOX

Three was the magic number for Terre Haute, Ind. native C.J. Bryan. He claimed
his third feature victory of the year in bomber action at Lincoln Park Speedway.

Brad Sweet in victory lane at Lawrenceburg Speedway August 9

-Photo by T&S Photography

- Submitted by PRM Productions

Sweet Victory for Sweet!

41 USAC Mopar Midgets were at The Lawrenceburg Speedway for stop #3 on the 2008 Indiana Midget Week tour. The night started off with the midgets divided into 6 qualifying groups, for hot laps/ group qualifying. After Qualifications were complete, Bobby East was quick time at 13.660. The 41 midgets were then divided into four 10-lap heat races. The top 4 would transfer from each heat race to the feature, everyone else would have one more shot in the 12 lap B-main where only the top 6 would move one.-> Read More

Dave Darland in victory lane at Lawrenceburg Speedway August 9

-Photo by T&S Photography

- Submitted by PRM Productions

Darland wins at Lawrenceburg!

29 Lawrenceburg Chevrolet Sprint Cars were on hand on Saturday August 9th. Four 8-lap heat races would set up the all but four of the 25 lap feature field. The other 4 spots would be determined in one 10-lap B-main. Heat race winners were Jeff Bland Jr, Logan Hupp, Joss Moffatt, and Caleb Armstrong. Bobby Stines took the checkered flag in the lone B-main. The feature field went green with Jeff Bland Jr. as the pole sitter. He was able to jump out to a quick lead. Behind Bland, t he fans were treated with some great racing behind the leader as they watched several Sprinters coming to the front. Dave Darland started midpack and was finding the high side the quickest way around the Burg. Darland and the 2007 Lawrenceburg Speedway Rookie of the year, Ricky Williams put on a great show swapping positions back and forth. Darland was eventually able to clear Williams and take over the runner up spot. -> Read More

Hud Horton in winners row at Lawrenceburg Speedway August 9

-Photo by T&S Photography

- Submitted by PRM Productions

Horton wins for 3rd feature at Lawrenceburg in 2008

22 AMSA mini-sprints were on hand on Saturday August 9th. The mini-sprints were divided in to three 8-lap heat races. Beau Stewart, Dustin Hueston and Hud Horton each won their heat races. Dustin Hueston would start on the pole with Hud Horton lining up behind him in row 2 for the 20 lap feature. It was no surprise to see the race come down to two drivers. Series point leader Dustin Hueston and Hud Horton pulled away from the rest of the field with Hueston showing the way. As they began to lap some of the slower mini-sprints, Hueston's lead was evaporating. Horton waited for the right opportunity and passed Hueston for the lead after Hueston got caught behind a slower car. Horton would pull away a n d win for the 3rd time in 2008 at Lawrenceburg. Dustin Hueston, Beau Stewart, Scott Fasse, and Greg Nicholas rounded out the top 5. The AMSA mini-sprints return to The Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday August 30th.

Next Event: Budweiser Night!!HARF 100Lawrenceburg Chevrolet Sprints,Budweiser UMP Mods, Purestocks, HARF DARF, BARC Night, Members get 1/2 off admission
August 16, 2008

Budweiser Fan Appreciation Night!!!....$1.50 Budweiser Products all night long, Also great gift to be given away from Budweiser!!

Regular Admission Prices
(non-sanctioned events)

Adult: $15.00
Ages 7-12: $7.00
6 and Under: Free
Pit Pass: $25.00

Pit Gate Pass:$25.00
Back Stretch Parking
Cars, Trucks, & SUV's: $10.00
R.V.'s: $20.00

Start Times
Start times may vary with sanctioned shows/special events.
Pi t G ates Open: - 4:00p.m.
General Admission Gates Open: - 5:00 p.m.
Qualifying Draw - Closes @ 6:00 p.m. sharp
Hot Laps (Practice): - 6:00 p.m.
Racing: - 7:00 p.m.

By Michael Despain

Sitka, KY-August 9, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions visited the Chuckie May promoted 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would return to winning form as he would win the $1,500 to win and sweep the pair of visits to the Eastern Kentucky mountains in 2008 by the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series.

Kramer’s victory marked his seventh series win for the 2008 season and was his 20th career A-Main win with the series. The winner’s machine is a Lightning Chassis, powered by a Bullock by Kramer Race Engine and receives sponsorship from Fox Custom Cabinets, Wild’s Restoration Service, Larry’s Truck Service, Hill’s Historic Painting, Bright Beginnings Child Care, SuperATV.com, and State Farm Insurance. Product support for Kramer’s winning mount comes from PBM Performance Products, AFCO Race Products, NAPA, and Valvoline. -> Read More

- Victoria Owens

Jim Walter Jr. who is the currenly 2007 Thunder Valley Ministock Track Champion is continuing to show his skill by expanding to another track, Brownstown Speedway, and he entertained his fans by winning the feature trophy on Saturday, August 9. He has won every feature so far at Thunder Valley in 2008. Jim is currently leading in points for the 2008 championship at Thunder Valley.

To read more about Jim, see his Dirt Scoops Interview: -> Read More

Keep up on Jim's progress by visiting his website: http://www.freewebs.com/jwmotorsports/

- Victoria Owens

Jeremy Hines in the 5H superstock seems to be a weekly story on Dirt Scoops, winning yet another feature at Brownstown Speedway on August 9th to add to his long list of career feature wins. There seems to be no stopping Jeremy on this winning spree in 2008.

As of August 4th, Jeremy is also leading in the UMP Sportsman Points. See http://www.umpracing.com/ for more information.

Jeremy is also currently in the lead for track champion at Brownstown Speedway and Bloomington Speedway.

Full results of Brownstown Speedway August 9 here

Davey Ray all smiles in winners row at Bloomington Speedway August 8

Jon Stanbrough in smiling with feature trophy and checkered in hand

- Photos by Tim Thomas for Jack Wart

- Submitted by Tim McKinney

DAVEY RAY WINS IN INDIANA MIDGET WEEK COMPETITION

JON STANBROUGH WINS SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CAR FEATURE

BLOOMINGTON, IN (August 9, 2008) Last night Bloomington Speedway fans witnessed the first Indiana Midget Week show ever run on the red clay of Bloomington Speedway. The all open wheel program offered side by side racing in every lap of every race run.

The weatherman was really the race fans friend last night. There was no hint of rain anywhere. And, the temperatures were moderate giving us the best weather possible for an August evening.

Many of the USAC midget racers who came to compete in this special show brought their sprint cars in order run both ends of this special program. Many of those who don't normally race sprint cars arranged for a sprint car ride anyway. -> Read More

Top Winners!

Late Model - Jason Feger 25

Modified - Derek Losh 21

Sportsman - Jaret Leuck 00

Street Stock - Jeff Houchens 1

Full Results -> Read More

Upcoming Event:

August 16th-Full program includes UMP Sportsman Special $1000 to win

Sunesis Construction Late Models-- John Whitney
CheapBowlingBalls.com UMP Modifieds--Brad Wieck
Phantom Fireworks Pure Stocks-- Derrick Davis
Chevettes-- Miles Tarvin
VARC cars -- Johnny Lawhorn

Upcoming Events:

Friday August 15th
2nd Annual Victor 'Ike' Moler Memorial
$3000 to win
Featuring
Sunesis Construction Late Models - 50 Laps
CheapBowlingBalls.com UMP Modifieds -$800 to Win
Phantom Fireworks Pure Stocks -$400 to Win
Chevettes -$350 to Win
PLUS
1000cc Mini Sprints
Gates Open 4:30 Hot Laps at 7:00 Racing at 8:00

Saturday August 16th
SMASH,CRASH & CASH
Demolition Derby (Gates 3:00 Derby 6:00)
(Sponsored by Mt. Orab Chapter #514 Order of Eastern Star)
1/2 Proceeds to Shriners' Burn Hospital
1st Place- $1250 2nd Place $500 3rd Place $250
Car/Bike Show/Flea Market & Live Entertainment
provided by Kenny Sheperd & the Night Hawks
Gates Open at 12:00 Trophy Judging at 2:30
Gen Admission $12.00 Kids 5-13 $6.00 Pits $25 (All Ages) $2 Off W/ 4 cans of food or new Toy

Winner Troy Clark in winners row August 8th at Union County
- Photo by Brandon Murray

See more winner photos

DeMoss, Clark and Mauller Jr. take features at Union County in Indiana August 8th

Tope 5 winners in each class:

Modifieds:

#79D - John Demoss
#21A - Nick Allen
#30T - Daryl Herbert
#16 - Devin Gilpin
#7R - Kent Robinson

Superstocks:

#13C - Troy Clark
#12 - Joe Johnson
#38D - Chris Deweese
#8 - Robert Scarrette
#18X - Greg Barrett

Purestocks:

#21X - Joe Mauller Jr.
#88 - Dewayne Parks
#2 - Ed Johnson
#1 - Robert Pardo
#X - William Burton Jr.

For Complete Results -> Read More


http://www.unioncountyspeedway.com/

Upcoming Events:

AUGUST 15: UMP MODS, SUPER STOCKS, PURE STOCKS

Sunday August 31
8th Annual
"BIG DAWG 100"
UMP MODIFIEDS

Photos of nights events Kohl's Racing Photos

122 racecars jammed the PIR pits on a beautiful summer night.

UMP Late Models
John Tindal of Fancy Farm became the first four-time winner by capturing the twenty-lap feature, coming from deep in the starting grid. Buckner, IL’s Kevin Cole made a last ditch effort for the win but came up short. Jeff Walston of Paducah was third. Heat races were won by Cole, Terry English, and Tim Brown.

UMP Modifieds
Can anyone beat Randle Sweeney? The Clifty driver won his tenth 15-lap feature of the year, his fifth in a row. Justin Houston of Hazel and Rod Reed of Mayfield were second and third. Heat race checkered flags went to Sweeney, Houston, and Todd Miller.

UMP Crate (Pro) Late Models
Tanner English of Benton was riding a rocket ship. The youngster won his third 15-lap feature by a half straightaway over two Calvert City drivers, Troy English and Matt Liner. Adam Ray and both Englishes won heat races.

UMP Street Stocks
Paul Howard of Calvert City convincingly won his first 12-lap feature of the season. Mike Watson of West Paducah and Jason Wallace of Paducah followed. Howard, Wallace, and Cody Russell won the heats.

UMP Warriors
Matt Hartman of Paducah grabbed the lead on lap six and went on to win his third ten-lap feature of the season, his second in a row. Gilbertsville’s Keaton Downing finished a close second with Paducah’s Josh Hartman third. Matt Hartman and Jeffrey Bailey were heat race winners.

Vintage Racers
Murray’s Tim Cunningham bested twenty classic racecars in the ten-lap main event. Bryan Rupe of Mayfield was second with Mark Moore of Murray third. Roger Brewer and Moore won the heats.
->Read More

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