Each year, thousands of short track racing fans make their way to Speed51 for the latest short track racing news and information. Like every news outlet, there are stories posted on Speed51.com that are read more and receive more interaction than others. With a new year now upon us, we take a look back at […]
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As the year 2019 comes to a close, we at Speed51 are taking a look back, not just at the past year but an entire decade of short track racing. Our work will culminate with a top 10 list of the drivers who have performed the best and have left the biggest mark on the […]
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One of the most infamous cars in short track racing history was Gary Balough’s “Batmobile,” which won Super DIRT Week in 1980. The car roared to life again this past weekend in anticipation of an exhibition during Eastern States Weekend at Orange County Fair Speedway on October 25-27. Big-Block Modified standout and NASCAR […]
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MALTA, NY -- Brett Hearn's The Big Show 11 lived up to its name and surpassed all expectations. In a 111-lap race that few will soon forget, five-time NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Stewart Friesen passed race promotor and eight-time Series Champion Brett Hearn on lap 110 to steal the win in dramatic fashion. In […]
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Barberville, FL – After a breathless week of incredible Super DIRTcar Series action, Stewart Friesen held off Gypsum Racing teammates Larry Wight and Billy Decker to win the 50-lap DIRTcar Nationals finale. On a green-white-checkered finish Friesen almost gave away the victory when he scraped the wall in turns one and two, allowing Wight […]
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Looking through the box score from the 51st Annual Snowball Derby, we can’t help but think about which drivers may have something to prove at next year's Snowball Derby. Many of the same names that chased the Tom Dawson Trophy this year will take another run at the coveted trophy in 2019, hoping to place […]
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Picking the winners of big short track races throughout the country is a tradition that our staff at Speed51.com has enjoyed for many years. With the biggest Super Late Model race of the year being held Sunday at Five Flags Speedway , we decided to challenge our staff once again. This week we asked members […]
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