After Scott Bloomquist won the Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com for the second time last year at Lernerville Speedway, he spent about 15 minutes meeting with press members in the facility’s media room.
During that press conference the Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer explained, of course, how he won the marquee World of Outlaws Late Model Series event. But he also became an unsolicited promoter of both the well-known four-tenths-mile oval and this year’s seventh annual Firecracker 100 extravaganza, which is scheduled for June 27-29.
This past weekend, all of us in the racing community lost one of our own with the untimely passing of Andy Fayash Jr.
Andy had competed in all types of racing since his start in 1984, and was a feature winner in every division he raced. Even more important than feature wins, Andy’s reputation in the pit area was second to none. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, a part, or even his car to anyone that he felt needed it more than he did. He was always there with a freindly conversation or funny story for anyone that was willing to listen. Those qualities are what endeared him to his fellow competitors, and why he will be so dearly missed.
Join us at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway thisSaturday, May 18th as we present another Action Event featuring the Diehl of Robinson Super Late Models, Precise Racing Products RUSH Pro-Late Models, Sunoco Race Fuels Late Model Sportsman, Miley BP Carwash Hobby Stocks and Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns.
Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett are pleased to announce some more details concerning the upcoming 3rd Annual Rain Dodger 40 which will pay $3,000 to win for the Coyote 100.7 Super Late Models at the 3/10 mile semi-banked clay oval on Saturday May 25.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Spring Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY on Friday May 24, which will also pay $3,000 to win for Super Late Models. The driver that accumulates the most points in the Super Late Model division between the pair of events will receive a $500 bonus for their weekend efforts.
On Saturday May 25, Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY will present the 3rd Annual Rain Dodger 40, paying $3,000 to win for Coyote 100.7 Super Late Models in a 40 lap main event, along with a full racing program for the track’s Tax Wise Open Wheel Modified, Sportsman, and Four Cylinder divisions. RACEceivers are mandatory for all divisions in competition.
Ponderosa Speedway track promoter Larry Yantz and track co-promoters Chad and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce to further details concerning the inaugural running of the Spring Showdown event at the 3/8 mile D-Shaped red clay oval better known as “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday May 24. The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race for $3,000 to win at this event.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Rain Dodger 40 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY on Saturday May 25, which will also pay $3,000 to win for Super Late Models. The driver that accumulates the most points in the Super Late Model division between the pair of events will receive a $500 bonus for their weekend efforts.
The 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is drawing closer and the excitement is building for this crown jewel event. The Show-Me 100 weekend will will start one week from today, Thursday, May 23rd and concludes Saturday, May 25th with the 100-lap $30,000 to win main event. Lucas Oil Speedway officials have added a $5,000 to win Lucas Oil MLRA sanctioned event for Thursday night, May 23rd in place of the usual practice night for the Show-Me 100. With the added event on Thursday Night and all the activities for fans to enjoy, the 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is a must see event.
Lake Cumberland Speedway track promoter Brandon Hardgrove and staff will present a full racing program for all divisions at the 3/8 mile clay oval track known as “The House of Hardcore Mayhem” on Saturday evening May 18.
The Saturday May 18 racing program will feature Super Late Models in competition in a 25 lap feature event, that will pay $1,000 to the winner. All other divisions will also be in action on Saturday May 18 as Modifieds will race for $600 to win in a 20 lap feature, Super Dirt Stocks will race for $300 to win in a 15 lap feature, Road Hogs will race for $250 to win in a 15 lap feature, and Front Wheel Drives will race for $150 to win in a 10 lap feature. There will be an eight (8) car minimum in the Super Dirt Stock, Road Hog, and Front Wheel Drive divisions.
With just a few days left before the running of the prestigious Lucas Oil Show Me 100 Presented by Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil MLRA teams are busy making final preparations before hitting Lucas Oil Speedway, next Thursday night, May 23rd, for a $5,000 to win Lucas Oil MLRA race.
The points battle is extremely tight and the top two heading into Saturday night’s 100 lap Show Me 100 feature will be guaranteed starting spots. Will Vaught is currently out front, and a good finish Thursday will lock him into the show with the first provisional, though he is likely race his way in on Friday. Positions two through four are another story though, and Thursday’s performance will have a big impact on how the second provisional will be awarded. There are only nine markers separating second place Brad Looney and fourth place John Anderson. Terry Phillips is right between the two veterans in third, just six points behind Looney.
Saturday, don’t miss Bolivar Herald-Free Press Night presented by KDKD and the Eagle at Lucas Oil Speedway! The Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series will be in action featuring the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds and Carson’s Corner NAPA Factory Stocks. The Tri-Lakes RV B-Mods will also be running for $500 to win courtesy of Rocky Top Marine. Plus, this Saturday is Teacher Appreciation Night/Countdown to Summer Vacation with special give-a-ways and promotions for all local teachers, staff, administrators and students.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the deep south this weekend for the 2nd Annual Bad Boy 98, May 16th through the 18th at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR. This year’s event, sponsored by Bad Boy Mowers, will pay $20,000 win and $1,200 to start the feature event. Activities will get underway on Thursday night with a special open practice session. Then, on Friday night May 17th, there will be LOLMDS Hot Laps, RED BUCK Time Trials and heat races to set the starting field of the 2nd Annual Bad Boy 98. On Saturday night May 18th, there will be a special autograph session for fans to meet all the stars of the LOLMDS, as well as several top regional drivers from around the country. Following the autograph session, there will be two LOLMDS B-Mains to complete the starting field for the 98-lap $20,000 to win feature event.
We will be tabulating points in the Compact/Hornet divisions at Moler Raceway Park and Florence Speedway for the remainder of the season (from May 1st to Nov. 23rd) and will crown the first ever Midwest Compact Series Champion at the Moler Raceway Park banquet on January 18th, 2013. We are currently working on some prizes and different things to give out to the top five or so in points. We are also working on adding some special events on nights that do not conflict with MRP or Florence. Like everything we do, we hope to add some fun and excitement to our local tracks, and reward the competitors that support them on a weekly basis.
Photo Credit: Bill Schmidt
With Luxemburg Speedway raining out on Friday night, we were hoping to get our 2013 racing season underway at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday night for their season opener. Unfortunately, a mix of rain and snow early in the day forced track officials at Thunderhill to postpone their opener until next Saturday.
The storm system stayed north enough of 141 Speedway to allow them to get their 3rd consecutive week of racing in. We decided around 2pm to load up and head to 141 to shake down the car.