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Successful Saturday for Sharon Speedway

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Press Release by Mike Leone, Provided by Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway kicked off night 1 of 2 of the Bill Emig Memorial on Saturday night on what felt like March weather conditions. Celebrating in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply victory lane were Mike Pegher, Jr.-Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Dirt Late Model Touring Series, Jeff Johnson-Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, Jeremy Double-HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, Travis Creech-Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks, and Kelvin Kohna-H.P.M. 3/4 Late Models. Kenny Fauvie of Niles, Ohio and Lindsay Fritzsh were the bike giveaway winners courtesy of King Bros. and Sharon Speedway. Continue reading Successful Saturday for Sharon Speedway →

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PHOTOS: Talon Soars in Sandusky Sprints, Phillips Takes Modified Challenge

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Five Features, five winners at Sandusky Speedway’s rare Sunday night race.

#6L Talon Stephens swept the night’s Buckeye Super Sprint racing after several tributes to his team’s owner, Sam Layne.  Layne, a sprint car owner for more than 30 years, passed away this week.  Talon is the third generation of Stephens to drive for Layne, who helped over 10 drivers get a ride in a sprint car.  Sandusky Speedway honored Layne with a moment of silence prior to the BSS Heat Race, and also left the Feature Race’s pole position open in honor of Sam’s Legacy.

The second leg of North Coast Modified Challenge was also held Sunday night. #33 Jeffrey Fade Jr. won at Lorain Saturday, giving him a chance to snag a $1,000 bonus if he could sweep and win at Sandusky.  The bonus money ended up being safe, as #0 Kenny Phillips finished the 30 lap feature first.

Chris Hamilton cruised to victory in his #5 car to win the Street Stock feature.  #22 Cornel Mentler rode out several red flags to take the Ohio Stock Feature win.  Driver Jerry Karl was taken to the hospital for observation after a wreck on the backstretch during the Ohio Stock Feature, but he is reportedly OK.  Concluding the night were the Hobby Stocks.  Despite not starting until midnight, the field of about 12 cars put on a great show for the fans.  Emerging from the constant two-wide and three-wide racing was  #7 Zack Miller.  This was Miller’s first Feature win.

The picture gallery from the night’s racing is available after the break. Continue reading PHOTOS: Talon Soars in Sandusky Sprints, Phillips Takes Modified Challenge →

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VIDEOS: Ride Along with Mods, Late Models, Compacts, and Skid Plate Racers

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With three ride-along cameras deployed at Midvale, NEO Racing News captured a lot of action.

Wes Ennis took several rides during the Compact features, but still finished third.  Jesse Adams also did a few donuts during the track’s 60 lap Econo Mod feature.  In fact, all three of our ride-along cars spun or were spun during Saturday night’s racing action.  This includes Late Model Don harvey and Skid Plate racer Brent Shreffler.  You can find all the video from Saturday if you continue reading after the break. Continue reading VIDEOS: Ride Along with Mods, Late Models, Compacts, and Skid Plate Racers →

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PHOTOS: Midvale Celebrates 60 Years with 60 Lap Features

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Midvale Speedway celebrated 60 years of racing action with 60 lap Economy Modified and Late Model features.  Also racing Saturday night were Mini Trucks, Pure Stocks, Compacts, FunPacts, and Skid Plate Racers.  For the full gallery of photos, keep reading. Continue reading PHOTOS: Midvale Celebrates 60 Years with 60 Lap Features →

Asphalt Short Tracks, Dirt Short Tracks, Road Courses & Drag Strips, Track News

Racing Around NEO: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

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Memorial Day Weekend is finally upon us, which means we as a nation should pause to remember those that we have lost as they have defended our freedoms and serve our country.  We should not ignore our retired and active military, who have and continue to be there for us as a country.

While we pause to reflect and honor, the flood gates in the Northeast Ohio region have opened.  Lake Erie Speedway in Erie, PA will open their 2013 season (sans late models) Saturday night, while Attica takes a week off to prep for the World of Outlaws.  Fremont Speedway spends the weekend with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, while Sharon Speedway doubles-up with the RUSH late Model Touring Series.  Modifieds are the main theme at three tracks this weekend, with special races planned at Lorain (Saturday), Sandusky (Sunday), and Lake County (Monday).

NEO Racing News will be at Midvale Speedway for its 60th Anniversary celebration, and Sandusky Speedway for the second leg of the Modified Challenge.

It’s a full weekend of racing…keep reading for the full schedule of events! Continue reading Racing Around NEO: Memorial Day Weekend Edition →

Dirt Short Tracks, Track News

Sharon Speedway Double the Fun for Memorial Day

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By Mike Leone, Press Release provided by Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway will celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend by hosting two events with complete shows both Saturday and Sunday nights (May 25-26)! The Bill Emig Memorial “Wild Card Weekend” will feature the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Dirt Late Model Touring Series both nights!

Saturday night will also include the Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods and Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks, while Sunday night’s program will also have the Governor Insurance Agency DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Open Stock Cars, and the Mini Stocks. All divisions will be racing for increased payouts. Race time is 7 p.m. both nights.

“We are really looking forward to the weekend,” stated General Manager Dave Willoughby. “We tried this two-day Memorial Day Weekend format last year, but the weather ruined Sunday’s event. It’s looking like a beautiful weekend so we invite everyone out to enjoy two big days of racing.” Continue reading Sharon Speedway Double the Fun for Memorial Day →

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Midvale Recap for May 18th

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By Adam Mackey, Press Release Provided by Midvale Speedway

Fans were treated to another thrilling night that had full fields in the top two divisions this past Saturday, May 18, at Midvale Speedway.  Late Models and Modifieds were joined by Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, Compacts, and Funpacts. Continue reading Midvale Recap for May 18th →

Dirt Short Tracks, Results

RESULTS: Dirt May 17th – 18th

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250 Speedway – Friday 5/17/13

  • Modified Feature – 1. Jim Smith / 2. Rob Melzer / 3. Jeremy Sluka / 4. Rex Slaughter / 5. Jim Plance
  • Super Stock Feature – 1. Steve Wolford / 2. Jason Jarrett / 3. Dustin Warner / 4. Sam Clegg / 5. Brandon Welker
  • Pure Stock Feature – 1. Jamie Warner / 2. Matt Peckins / 3. Deak Parsons / 4. Cody Krebs / 5. Brian Miller
  • Compact Feature – 1. James Dermer / 2. Lenny Orr / 3. Robert Frohnapfel / 4. Kenny Feister / 5. Mike Seifert
  • Mini Wedge Feature – 1. Philip Bubeck / 2. Brady Reed / 3. Lucas Thomas / 4. Robbie Ledger / 5. Nick Quaigg
  • Modlites Feature – 1. Kenny Meadows / 2. Jay Dye / 3. Ryan Baker / 4. Joe Burkhead / 5. Taylor Wagner
  • For more information, please visit 250 Speedway’s website.

Attica Raceway Park – Friday 5/17/13

Deerfield Raceway – Saturday 5/18/13

  • Jr. Sprints (No Full Results Listed) – 1. Ryan Boano
  • Jr. Sportsman Feature – 1. Carson Miller / 2. Brian Toto / 3. Vivian Jones
  • Micro Sprints Feature – 1. D.J. Furney / 2. Tim Eakin / 3. Ryan Fredericks / 4. Brett Brunkenhoefer / 5. Brandon Fredericks
  • Mod Lites Feature (No Full Results Listed) – 1. David Innes
  • Chargers Feature (No Full Results Listed) – 1. Angie Grzelak
  • Classics Feature – 1. Ken Platt / 2. Jason Myers / 3. Zach Anthony / 4. Chuck Magrell / 5. Gregory Davis
  • E-Mods Feature – 1. Roger Hermann / 2. Josh Mueller / 3. Blaine Heater / 4. Nicole Hrdlicka / 5. Tim Schmitt Jr.
  • Compacts Feature – 1. Dale Stoner / 2. Jeremy Ross / 3. Dustin Scott / 4. Larry Ingram / 5. Rich Johnston
  • For more information, please visit Deerfield Raceway’s website. Continue reading RESULTS: Dirt May 17th – 18th →
Dirt Short Tracks, Results

Young, Old Winners Abound at Sharon Speedway

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By Mike Leone, Press Release Provided by Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway was able to complete their fifth straight night of racing and sixth of the season on a beautiful, sunny Saturday evening. Trumbull Business College presented the “Steel Valley Thunder” program on a night that saw six new feature winners, of which three were their first ever wins at the speedway! The age of the winners ranged from 12 to 59!

Celebrating in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply victory lane were Dave Murdick-Governor Insurance DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Will Thomas III-Barris Supply RUSH Late Models, Bob Diver-Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, Bob Sloss-Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, Jacob Eucker-HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and Travis Creech-Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks. Christie Unrue and Alan were the bike giveaway winners courtesy of King Bros. and Sharon Speedway. Continue reading Young, Old Winners Abound at Sharon Speedway →

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VIDEOS: Ride Along With Francis, Lilje at Sandusky Speedway

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Ride along with MSA Supermodified driver #8 Moe Lilje and Main Event Racing Series driver #33 Jake Francis at Sandusky Speedway.  Video is from Saturday, May 18th.  Keep reading to see the videos. Continue reading VIDEOS: Ride Along With Francis, Lilje at Sandusky Speedway →