- CONGRATULATIONS to Tracey and Jesse Wardell on their acquisition of HILLTOP SPEEDWAY in Millersburg! Opening night is SATURDAY March 27 featuring Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Trucks.
Hilltop will offer competitors a new place to race every Saturday night in 2010,
with dirt running in their blood I am sure they will find much success and put FUN and new ideas back into racing again.

- BUSY OFF SEASON FOR TRI STATE MODIFIED ASSOCIATION!

After the success of an inaugural season which saw the Tri-State Modified Association sanction open wheel modified racing in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, licensing nearly 200 competitors, a full 40% of which earned season ending contingency awards, the TSMA has followed that up by adding new tracks and 2 new divisions for competition. "As of this time, TSMA has 18 tracks in a 4 state area which will sanction with us for the 2010 season" -complete story

-PPMS Releases 2010 Tentative Schedule -Officials of Miley Motor Sports have assembled an exciting 2010 schedule of events for Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway. The 2010 "Total Special Event" schedule features championship racing events or exciting fan promotions on virtually every event. CLICK HERE

Clinton County Speedway down in Alpha Kentucky is for sale, since running a race track is sooo much fun thought you may like to know. Just give Jim Brown a call at (606) 387-9586, lay your cash down and you'll be in business.

 

- Rocky Top has announced many special events along with an action packed schedule for this sesaon along with rule changes and a new purse structure for the 2010, I have the details right HERE....

- The Geesey brothers have announced the end of their MACS racing series. Andy and Jeff took a lot of grief from a few haters only because they chose time trials over a pill draw formula, a necessary evil to attract talent. The official press release is HERE...

- Braved the snow with capable wheel man Blaine Aber and drove to Ft. Wayne to attend the indoor midget races on December 28. The racing was nothing less than spectacular and met a lot of great people along the way, and a big tip of the hat to the promotional team for a fast moving and entertaining program. I can think of a few other "promoters" who could learn a thing or two by attending one of these shows. At almost 77 years old this would be the final race of a legendary career for Mel Kenyon, making this one very special show. Also on hand signing autographs and taking time with fans were Sarah Fisher who has come a long way since I took the above photograph. Great way to get that winter racing fix, I have more right HERE... Oh yeah, no camera and no notebook, sat my butt in the stands and enjoyed the show !

UFo Race Championship and 3 State Flyers Clash at Hesston in 2010! (Mars, PA) - The mountain area of central PA will be the site of an all-out show down of force in 2010 as the UFo Race Championship will come head-to-head with the 3 State Flyers at Hesston Speedway READ MORE...

- FREE SPACE SHUTTLE! The Discovery is already spoken for and will find a new home at the Smithsonian but you can have the Endeavor or Atlantis free! Just come up with the 29 million to move the spaceship to your own climate controlled hangar. Don't forget to grab a pair of free spare engines too!

- Friday Night Openers -
Lernerville / March 26 - Full Race Program
Eldora / April 2 - USAC Sprints
Skyline / April 2 - All Divisions
Lakeville / April 2 - All Divisions
Moler / April 9 - Chevettes $1,000 to win
Limaland / April 16 - Regular Divisons
Rocky Top / April 16 - Opening Night
250 / April 23 - New Friday home for Modifieds!

- Saturday Night Openers -
Hilltop / March 27 - SUPER Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks
Midway / April 3 - Steel Block Mafia
Eldora / April 3 - USAC Sprints
Tyler County / April 3 - 36th Season Opener

- East Bay Raceway Park drops green on the 34th WinternationalsTampa, FL – For 33 years the dirt track racing industry has started its annual launch
of racing action at East Bay Raceway Park FULL STORY...

.- BOWMAN GRAY Stadium is the subject of an awesome new series on The History Channel featuring asphalt modified racing and what it takes to compete. This is must see REALITY TV!
*Down with the King airs Wednesday the 20th at 10 pm, Thursday January 21 at 2 am, and Sunday 24 at 10 pm.
* Sunday January 24 at 2 pm and Monday January 25 at 10 pm / Full Moon Madness

Pittsburgh -/ April 3 - 2010 "Blast Off"
KC Raceway / April 10 - Opening Day
Columbus / April 10 - Nascar All American Stock Cars
Barberton / April 10 - Full racing program
Fremont / April 17 - 410 and 305 Sprints, plus Dirt Trucks
Waynesfield / April 17 - Non Wing Sprints
Waynesfield / April 18 - Late Models
Oakshade / April 24 - Bill Reckner Sportsman Memorial
Portsmouth / May 15 - Kickoff Classic

- As a two-time winner of the Budweiser Shootout, Ken Schrader had a spot in the 2010 field for the non-points event at Daytona International Speedway but no car to drive when the new eligibility rules were announced two weeks ago. Now Schrader has landed a ride in the Feb. 6 exhibition race, driving Red Bull Racing's No. 82 Toyota, which usually is driven by Scott Speed. Speed is not eligible for the race. “Kenny’s desire and dedication to NASCAR has always made him a favorite among fans and throughout the garage area,” said Red Bull Racing Vice President and general manager Jay Frye. “We’re excited he approached us with the idea and are looking forward to giving him the opportunity he deserves and has earned.” Schrader won the event in 1989 and 1990 with Hendrick Motorsports.
“I am tremendously excited to be in a top-caliber car,” said Schrader, “Pairing up with a strong teammate like Brian Vickers and the whole Red Bull organization for this event has me on Cloud Nine.” Vickers is in the race as a participant in the 2009 Chase For The Sprint Cup. In this year’s event, 2009 Chase participants, the 2009 rookie of the year, past Cup champions and past winners of the Shootout, the Daytona 500 and the Coke Zero 400 are eligible for the event.

- Tyler County Speedway is stepping up big time with the Black Diamond 150, adding a double shot to the Labor Day Hillbilly weekend. Added race format and purse for this event: Here is the official Press Release

- DIRTcar Racing and Hoosier Tire continue relationship as Official Tire for DIRTcar UMP Modified Competition in 2010 and Beyond

Concord, NC - January 18, 2010 – DIRTcar Racing today announced the continuance of Hoosier Racing Tire as the approved tire for UMP Modified competition. First introduced 20 years ago, the premium A40, D40 and H40 have become the standards in Modified racing.“Hoosier always has been, and continues to be an integral part of DIRTcar Racing's mission to bring racers a standardized rules package, making it easier for any driver to race anywhere, at any time,” said Sam Driggers, UMP DIRTcar Regional Director.
Also announced is the arrival of the DCM400, a tire engineered to be used as DIRTcar Racing expands into its newest sanctioned regions. The DCM400 tire is designed for series, weekly tracks, and racers who prefer a one-compound spec tire program. It utilizes a chain link tread pattern for durability with a consistent, high-grip compound. The sidewalls and air pressure settings will be similar to the current UMP tires. The Hoosier DCM 400 is a purpose built tire specifically for tracks in the West, South, and Northeastern United States participating under DIRTcar Racing's sanction.“With the new DCM400 tire, Hoosier Tire is making another significant investment in DIRTcar Racing as they have the past 20 years,” said Driggers.
DIRTcar UMP Modified action will kick off the 39th Annual DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH on February 2nd, for 8 straight nights of UMP Modified action highlighted by the 3rd Annual Gator Championship on Monday, February 8th that will pay the winner $5,000. New to the DIRTcar Nationals UMP Modified portion in 2010, the final night of action for the division on Tuesday, February 9th, will have every competitor in a 25-lap A-Main event ensuring every driver has an opportunity to race. Tickets for the 39th Annual DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH are available for purchase by visiting http://www.dirtcarnationals.com or calling Volusia Speedway Park at 386-985-4402.