Speed51.com's Quick News Archive
Entries From 5/12/09 Through 5/19/09
Brannon Beats Cassill in Milwaukee in ASA LM Challenge Opener
ASA LMs - 5/17/09
The youngsters passed the veterans Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile (WI) and then settled it amongst themselves. With Steve Carlson and Eddie Hoffman behind them, Landon Cassill and Drew Brannon duked it out to the delight of the fans. Brannon pulled the pass on Cassill on lap 77 and pulled into victory lane. Cassill and Carlson followed the teenager across the line at the conclusion of the Badgerland 150.
Busch Invades Iowa's NASCAR East/West Combo Race & Wins
CWE/CWW - 5/17/09
Kyle Busch didn't win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway, but he did conquer the NASCAR Camping World East/West combo race Sunday at Iowa Speedway. Busch protege Brian Icker was second, with David Mayhew third.
Hantz Wins Winchester CRA SS Event on a Beautiful IN Sunday
CRA SS - 5/17/09
Defending CRA Super Series champ Scott Hantz took the lead just before the halfway mark in the Manning Service 100 Sunday at Winchester Speedway in Indiana and then cruised the checkers. Johnny VanDoorn and Jim Crabtree Jr. rounded out the top-three.
Parker Kligerman Beats Field at Toledo for First ARCA Triumph
ARCA - 5/17/09
ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Parker Kligerman held off a hungry pack of series veterans to win the wild Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon at Toledo Speedway. Kligerman turned back a late-race charge from point leader Justin Lofton during a green-white-checker finish to earn his career-first victory in his eighth series start.
Rain Ruins Sunday's ASA Mod/ASA SAT Hickory Double-Header
ASA Mods/ASA SAT - 5/17/09
Persistent rain forced the cancellation of the ASA Modified / ASA Southeast double-header Sunday at Hickory Motor Speedway. No make-up date has been scheduled at this time.
Wimmer Breaks Into ASA MWT Victory Lane in Iowa
ASA MWT - 5/16/09
Chris Wimmer finally breaks into victory lane as he went from third to the lead with three laps to go and captures the Pride of Iowa 100 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA. His first victory in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment in front of 22,095 fans. Tim Schendel and Jonathan Eilen followed Wimmer to the checkers.
Burt Myers Wins First of the Year at Bowman Gray Stadium
MODS - 5/16/09
More than 6,000 fans jammed into the famed Bowman Gray Stadium Saturday night to watch Burt Myers beat Tim Brown during a torrid battle in the Modified feature.
Johnny Clark, Andy Shaw & Shane Tatro Win Unity PASS Races
PASS - 5/16/09
Johnny Clark won yet again at Unity Raceway (ME) on Saturday in the PASS North Series, but this race win at one of Clark's homestracks didn't come easy. Travis Benjamin and Ben Rowe were both contenders in the race, but got tangled in a turn four incident that sent Rowe to the back and left Benjamin needing a wrecker. Local favorite Randy Turner also battled throughout the race for the lead. The top five finishers ended up being Clark, Scott Chubbuck, Turner, Kelly Moore and D.J. Shaw.
In support race action at Unity, Andy Shaw drove his #66 Dave and Crystal Weir-owned entry to the victory in the 40-lap PASS Modified feature while Shane Tatro survived a green-white-checkered finish to win the PASS Sportsman main event.
Listen to RaceTalkRadio.com at LMS During May Cup Races
RTR - 5/16/09
If you are at a Cup race, you can still hear all the racing discussion on RaceTalkRadio.com! In a partnership with Racing Electronics, you can listen to all the weekly RTR shows, including Speed 51 Radio, Kickin' Asphalt & Live to PASS on frequency 454.5000. If you rent a scanner from RE, RTR will be listed on channel 300.
Former Pro Cup Series Gets a Sponsor for Langley Race
USARacing - 5/16/09
USARacing is proud to announce Hampton (VA) Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) has been named the title sponsor of the Pro Cup Series’ third event of the season. The HAMPTON VIRGINIA 250 is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start on May 23 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA.
Manning Service 100 CRA North Race at Winchester Sunday
CRA SS - 5/16/09
More than 25 cars are expected Sunday for the CRA Super Series Super Late Model race at the famed Winchester Speedway in Indiana. It's a $3,000 to win, 100-lap race, but CRA also has plenty of contingecy bonuses for drivers who compete thoughtout the field.
Johnny Benson to Wheel a Supermodified at Waterford
Open Wheels - 5/15/09
Waterford Speedbowl has announced 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson, Jr. will compete in the May 23rd season opening ISMA SuperModified event.
Benson, currently fifth in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series points, is set to make his Speedbowl debut behind the wheel of his own Super. After trying his hand in four ISMA races last year, Benson has committed to running the first eight races of the 2009 ISMA season commencing with the ‘Bowl’s annual Memorial Day weekend 50-lap classic.
Sean Caisse Adds Toledo ARCA Race to His Schedule
ARCA - 5/15/09
Sean Caisse, who won the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Rockingham Speedway (NC), last month in what was his only planned start in the series this year, has earned another race behind the wheel of the Venturini Motorsports #25 entry. Caisse will enter this Sunday's ARAC event at Toledo Speedway (OH).
Chad Finley To Make ARCA Debut in Keselowski Chevrolet
ARCA - 5/14/09
17-year-old Chad Finley will attempt his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut this Sunday, May 17th at Toledo Speedway (OH). The DeWitt, Michigan driver will wheel the #29 Chevrolet for Brad Keselowski Racing.
Help Out a Friend in Need - Janet Billings of the ASA Community
ASA LM - 5/14/09
Janet Billings has been a crew member for, and friend to, many competitors on the ASA National Tour and ASA Late Model Series for years. Now she needs our help. Billings is battling cancer and although the recent Janet Billings Benefit was a great success, her family is still about $10,000 short of reaching their goal to pay medical bills. Donations are welcome to be made to Janet & David Billings, 3706 East 18th Road, Ottawa IL, 61350
Leicht To Return to ASA LM Roots This Weekend at Milwaukee
ASA LM - 5/14/09
2005 ASA Late Model Challenge Series champion Stephen Leicht will enter the series' 2009 season opener this weekend at The Milwaukee Mile (WI).
ASA Mod Show at Hickory Shapes Up to be an Exciting Event
ASA Mods - 5/14/09
ASA Southern Modified officials are expecting at least 22 to 24 entries for Sunday's race at Hickory Motor Speedway (NC). The only Northern driver expected is Ronnie SIlk, who drives for the North Carolina-based team of Hillbilly Motorsports. Team must change one at least one tire during the 125 lap race, which could make for some interesting strategy.
Toledo Mudhens Baseball Team to Throw an ARCA Night
ARCA - 5/14/09
Nine-time ARCA RE/MAX Series Champion Frank Kimmel and Eddie Sharp Racing's Justin Lofton and Steve Arpin will bring the excitement of stock car auto racing to the baseball field on Friday evening, May 15 as part of ARCA Racing Day at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo, Ohio, home of the Toledo Mud Hens Triple-A Baseball Team.
Geoff Bodine to Auction Off Old Modified & Cup Memorabilia
Vintage - 5/14/09
Geoff Bodine has won his share of races through the years, including the Daytona 500 and now you can bid for that exact trophy from 1986 and more. Included in the auction are plenty of Modified trophies and plaques, including a grandfather clock that Geoff won at Martinsville. It will take place all next week at Bodine's shop in Mooresville, NC.
More Than 18,000 Fans To Be at ASA MWT Sat. Night in Iowa
ARCA - 5/14/09
Iowa Speedway officials have informed the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment officials that they have already sold over 18,000 tickets for this Saturday night's "Pride of Iowa 100" at the 7/8-mile facility. Last year, the ASA MWT raced in front of an announced crowd of 14,888.
Matt Crafton to Help Out Paul Menard at Toledo ARCA Event
ARCA - 5/14/09
Matt Crafton will practice and qualify in place of Paul Menard in this weekend's ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Toledo. Menard will be in the Charlotte area racing his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car on Saturday, but will race at Toledo on Sunday.
Jeffrey Earnhardt to Drive for Dave Davis This Week at Iowa
CW East - 5/14/09
NASCAR Camping World East Series Owner Dave Davis has agreed with Dale Earnhardt Incorporated to a deal that will put Jeffrey Earnhardt behind the wheel of the #03 Chevrolet in this weekend's NASCAR Camping World Series East/West Challenge at Iowa Speedway.
Pollard Leads the List for Viper Series Sat. at South AL Speedway
Viper Series - 5/13/09
It's race number-3 for the Pro Late Model portion of the Viper Series Saturday, May 16th at South Alabama Speedway in Opp, AL. Bubba Pollard, Daniel Johnson, Brandon Odom, Korey Ruble, DJ VanderLay and more are expected to race.
Riverside Park Speedway 1949 - 1999 Video Now Available
KGM Video - 5/13/09
Riverside Park Speedway will always be remembered by those who grew up in the New England racing scene, but now you can relive it too. Ken Meisenhelder has produced a DVD narrated by longtime announcer Rollie Jacobs. Dick Berggren and Mike Joy share their thoughts with plenty of racing footage too. Call (413) 786 - 3876 for more info.
Miss Speed 51 Radio on Tuesday Night? Listen Right Here!
Speed 51 Radio / RTR - 5/13/09
PASS, GAS, ASA Late Models, ACT Late Models, Mods and more were all featured on Speed 51 Radio this past Tuesday night from Buffalo Wild Wings in Concord, NC on RaceTalkRadio.com. But if you missed the show, you can listen by clicking right here.
Vidovich Eyes SRL Debut, Plans to Finish Out Year There
SRL - 5/12/09
Auggie Vidovich, the 2003 NASCAR Southwest Tour Series Champion will be making his SRL debut on May 23rd at Madera Speedway. Vidovich will drive for the 2007 SRL Championship Car Owner, Bob Strandwold. It was announced today, that Vidovich will be behind the wheel of the actionsportsdrives.com/RPMTV.com Bob Strandwold Racing #1 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2009 SRL Southwest Tour Series schedule.
Speed 51 Radio Guests to Include Ellott, Einhaus and Brannon
Speed 51 Radio / RTR - 5/12/09
PASS, GAS, ASA Late Models, Mods and more are being featured on Speed 51 Radio, Tuesday, 7pm from Buffalo Wild Wings in Concord, NC and on RaceTalkRadio.com UPDATE - GAS Winner Chase Elliott, ASA Late Model winner Drew Brannon and Stephen Einhaus of the ASA Midwest Tour will be among the guests for this week's edition fo Speed 51 Radio. If you want to stop by and see the show in person, be sure to head over to Buffalo Wild Wings in the Afton Ridge Shopping Center in Concord, North Carolina tonight.
$5,000 To Win PLM Race at Montgomery Motor Speedway Sat.
Tracks - 5/12/09
It's being billed as the "Show Me the Money" race. This Saturday, May 16th, the new Montgomery Motor Speedway in AL will host its first of three $5k to win Pro Late Model shows of the season.
PASS Race at Unity Boats Hot Early Season Point Battle
PASS - 5/12/09
The PASS North title bout is already heating up, with the top five in points separated by just four points after the first two races. Race #3 is this Saturday at Unity Speedway in ME.
Proposed Bill Could Outlaw Maine Racetrack Camping - Update
Tracks - 5/12/09
A proposed bill in the State of Maine could outlaw overnight camping at the state's racetracks. Bill LD 114 has been endorsed by the Legislature's Health and Human Services committee by 8-2 and could go to the House next for a vote. It would ban overnight RV camping in commerical parking lots. The bill was planned to protect state campgrounds from people camping at places such as Wal-Mart, but could also apply to racetracks, such as Oxford Plains Speedway, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Unity Raceway, Speedway 95, Wiscasset Raceway and Spud Speedway, as well. The state hosts several big short track events, such at the TD Banknorth Oxford 250 and the PASS 300 at Beech Ridge every year. UPDATE - After a flurry of e-mails and calls against this bill, its sponsor, Rep. Anne Perry, asked her fellow representatives to vote against the bill and on Tuesday morning, that is exactly what they did - voting it down the House. It is now unlikely for the State Senate to move forward with the bill.
McGriff to Enter Camping World West Races at the Age of 81?
CW West - 5/12/09
NASCAR.com has reported that racing legend Hershel McGriff will come out of retirement at the age of 81 and plans to enter three NASCAR Camping World West Series road course events this season. McGriff has 35 career West Series victories and is the 1986 Series champion. For the full story from NASCAR.com, please click here.
