2012.....THIS WEEK.... AREA RACING NEWS

JAN  28.................INDY CIRCLE TRACK EXPO

Feb 3-4.................INDOOR RACING, Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

Feb 10-11..............Allstars, Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia

Feb 10-12..............Canadian Motor Expo, Toronto Ont.

FEB 11...................LIMEROCK SPEEDWAY BANQUET

Feb 15-16..............Allstars, Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla

Feb 17..................WOO, Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, Fla.

FEB 18-26..............DAYTONA SPEED WEEK

Feb 18..................WOO, Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Fla.

Feb 19..................WOO, Volusia Speedway Park -Barberville, Fla

Feb 19....SUN.........EAST SHELBY NY SWAP MEET

Feb 23-25..............Allstars, Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla.

Feb 25...................Fremont Oh.... Racers flea market

MAR 2-4..........CAVALCADE OF CARS, SHOW HAMBURG NY.....SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY BOOTH

MAR  9-19..............DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2012

MAR 10-11..............GATER MOTORSPORTS EXPO SYRACUSE NY

MAR 17-18.......CANANDAIGUA SPEEDWAY MALL SHOW, Eastview Mall in Victor, N.Y.

MAR 23-25.............MOTOR MANIA, ROCHESTER NY

APRIL 22......SUN......V8 CLUB OF ROCHESTER NY  FLEA MARKET

APRIL 29................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

MAY 4....................TEST & TUNE, OHSWEKEN ONT.

MAY 11..................TEST & TUNE, OHSWEKEN ONT.

MAY 16..................WOO, ROLLING WHEELS NY

MAY 18..................SCoNE, CANAAN

MAY 18..................TEST & TUNE, OHSWEKEN ONT.

MAY 18..................OTS, WINGLESS Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio

MAY 19.................OTS, WINGLESS Mercer Raceway, Mercer, Pennsylvania

MAY 19...................WOO, MIDDLETOWN, NY

MAY 25...................SPRINTS, OHSWEKEN ONT..........OPENER

MAY 26..................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

MAY 26-27..............MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

June 4....................USAC, Lernerville Speedway Sarver, Pa.

June 5 ...................USAC, Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, Pa.

June 7 ...................USAC, New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, N.J.

June 8....................USAC,  Big Diamond Speedway Minersville, Pa.

JUNE 8...................SCoNE, CANAAN

June 9 ...................USAC, Port Royal Speedway Port Royal, Pa.

JUNE 16..................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

JUNE 16...... NIGHT FLAT TRACK......SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

JUNE 17..................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

JUNE 23.................OTS, WINGLESS Pittsburgh’s Penn Motor Speedway

JUNE 24..................SCoNE, LEGION

JULY 3..................SCoNE, CANAAN

JULY 5....THURS.......XTREME SPRINTS (ASPHALT) SHANGRI-LA 2

JULY 7.......SAT.......XTREME SPRINTS (ASPHALT) OSWEGO, NY

JULY 7...................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

JULY 14................OTS, WINGLESS SHARON SPEEDWAY. OHIO

JULY 20.................OTS, WINGLESS Humberstone Speedway

JULY 21.................OTS, WINGLESS South Buxton Raceway

JULY 21..... NIGHT FLAT TRACK.....SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

JULY 22..................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

JULY 22..................SCoNE, LEGION

JULY 22...................WOO, LEBANON VALLEY NY

JULY 27...................WOO, Autodrome Granby, Granby QUE

JULY 28...................WOO, Autodrome Drummond, Drummondville QUE

JULY 28..................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

JULY 29...................WOO, CORNWALL ONT.

JULY 31......TUE........WOO, OHSWEKEN ONT.

AUG 5..................SCoNE, LEGION

AUG 8-11...............KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

AUG 10..................360 SPRINTS, BLACKROCK SPEEDWAY (NASCAR GLENN WEEKEND)

AUG 10..................SCoNE, CANAAN

AUG 12..................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

AUG 18...................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

AUG 31........FRI......XTREME SPRINTS (ASPHALT) OSWEGO, NY

AUG 31..................SCoNE, CANAAN

SEPT 1..................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

SEPT 2..................SCoNE, LEGION

SEPT 14-15.............Canadian 360 Sprint Car Nationals

SEPT 22...................SCoNE, BEAR RIDGE

OCT 6...................WOO, ROLLING WHEELS NY

OCT 6..................OTS, WINGLESS Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio

OCT 14..................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

OCT 27...................Fremont Oh.... Racers flea market

OCT 28..................MOTOCROSS, SOUTH ARCADE SPEEDWAY

OCT 29-NOV 2...........SEMA SHOW Las VEGAS NV.

NOV 29-DEC 1.........PRI SHOW, ORLANDO FLA

DEC 6-8.................IMIS SHOW, INDY

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!    

DIRT RACE TRACK FOR SALE....Western New York 

www.gorocket.com...SAS Track, buildings & 25ac land.....$175,000.00

UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY................$2,000,000.00

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY.......$5,000,000.00

AUG 10.....360 SPRINTS, BLACKROCK SPEEDWAY (NASCAR GLENN WEEKEND)

RYAN LITT: NEW YEAR, NEW RIDE

by Tommy Goudge (January 27, 2012) London, Ontario:

 Ryan Litt is pleased to announce that he will be joining the TNT Promotions #42 Sprint Car team for the 2012 racing season.

The 2012 season will see Ryan racing full time in the Michigan-based Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints series, with Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famers Butch Dowker (crew chief), and Bill Tyler (team driver) on board with TNT Promotions owner Tony Nosal. A press release on the AVSS website this week brought more exciting news, with the announcement that Randy Sweet - another MMHoF inductee - will also be racing with AVSS with the same engine and chassis combination.

"I'm really pumped to have a fresh start in 2012," says Ryan. "We decided to run for Tony Nosal & Butch Dowker and go after the AVSS championship. I will still be running my familiar #07 in the Little 500, and in some of the Must See Racing events. Working with legends such as Bill Tyler and Randy Sweet will be great, and I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from them."

The Dowker shop is now a dealer for Dave Steele's Diablo chassis, and sales have been brisk. Steele is recognized in racing circles as one of the best ever open wheel drivers on pavement, and his chassis have quickly gained that same reputation. Ryan is excited about the opportunity to drive top-notch equipment this season.

"This year we will have a lot less work to do during the week on cars," says Ryan. "We will be able to jump in the pickup truck and drive to the track. It should be a lot of fun, and running the new Diablo chassis with Dowker power will be a great combination. I have some experience driving the Hurricane cars down in Florida, so it should be an easy transition into the new Diablo."

Despite finishing second in the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Car series drivers standings, and winning the car owner title with his family-owned team, Ryan and the London, Ontario-based #07 team weren't happy with their 2011 season. The 2012 Xtreme series schedule involves still more travel, making it even more difficult for teams without large budgets.

"We had a tough season last year," says Ryan. "It was really stressful chasing points and trying to keep up with the big money teams from the Indy area, all while trying to run two businesses back home in Canada. It took the fun out of racing for us. This year the MSR schedule is twice as tough to follow. We can't afford to travel that far and miss that many days of work for the amount the races pay."

Ryan and his family's #07 team still have their eyes on a big prize that has eluded them - the Little 500.

"This will also allow us to spend a lot more time preparing for the Little 500," says Ryan. "Instead of rushing to get everything together, we can really spend a lot of time and smooth everything out on the car and pit equipment."

Crew chief Butch Dowker operates Dowker Engines in Charlotte, Michigan in partnership with brother Terry. Butch has had a hand in 11 racing championships as a crewman and mechanic.

"Having someone like Butch Dowker behind you is awesome," says Ryan. "With Dave Steele only a phone call away, we should be able to get this car up front every race."

Dowker is looking forward to working with Ryan too, and can't wait for the season to start.

"It's going to be a good year, no doubt about it," says Dowker. "We're just looking forward to having some fun. (Ryan) is a nice kid. He's matured a lot in the last two or three years."

RIDE WITH RYAN
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Ryan and the teams would like to thank all their sponsors for their support during the 2012 season, including BS&B Radiator, Linton Media, Linde Gases, Xtreme Metal Worx, Dowker Engines, Sweet Manufacturing, Hoosier Racing Tire, and Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oils.

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SUNY Canton Series Returns and SUNY Canton Weekend Announced for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints!

SYRACUSE, NY – The high profile academic university known as SUNY Canton has been a big fixture with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) for several seasons and in 2012 it will be no different.  For the fourth consecutive season, the popular SUNY Canton Series is back and new for this year will be the SUNY Canton weekend.

The SUNY Canton Series is a separate point standings that involves the events held at Utica-Rome, Fonda, Can-Am and Mohawk International.  These tracks are located within the area where most of SUNY Canton’s enrollment base is from and a great way to get information out about the ultra-modern campus.

What will be extra special for 2012 is the announcement of SUNY Canton Weekend which will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 6^th & 7^th. 

The winged warriors will invade Mohawk International on the 6^th followed by its traditional 4^th of July weekend stop at Can-Am Motorsports Park. 

Adding some spice to these events is that the winner of the 25 lap A-Mains will collect a cool $2,000.

The State University of New York at Canton is a public, coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus along the banks of the Grasse River. There are miles of beautiful trails circling the campus, with wonderful scenic landscapes. Its northern location places SUNY Canton close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and major cities including Ottawa and Montreal.

SUNY The College has been a major sponsorship force in the local racing community and in return has had several students that enroll with racing backgrounds.  It has been an unique program that continues to grow. Canton is a vibrant community of people learning and growing together. The College has a continuing record of excellence in providing a career-driven educational experience. 

The 30^th season for the Lucas Oil Tour is just a few months away.  The 2012 schedule that already has 24 dates booked with several more still in the works will be released in a few short weeks.  It promises to be another exciting year for winged sprint car fans in the northeast and Canada! 

For the latest up do date information, please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com where the tradition of excitement guaranteed continues!!

Oswego and Fulton speedways look to continue comebacks in 2012

By Doug Elkins
 

A year ago, there were a lot of questions surrounding a pair of proud Oswego County racetracks. Fulton and Oswego speedways were in transition and the future was very much in doubt.

Oswego Speedway was coming off a tough season, and new owners John and Eric Torrese knew they had a lot of work to do to get the aging speedway in shape. At Fulton Speedway, a dwindling fan base had prompted the track to consider dropping its headline division in search of a more affordable alternative.

Fast forward to today and each track is coming off a solid season and both are looking to the future with renewed optimism. Despite the fact that the tracks are only about 10 minutes and both run on Saturday nights, each made a comeback and each did so in a different way.

At Oswego, a facility upgrade was sorely needed and co-owner John Torrese addressed that right away.

“In the last season at Oswego Speedway we have invested a lot of time, effort and capital in bringing the Steel Palace back to the level it should be,” he said. “Between rebuilding the restroom facilities, updating sections of the grandstands, completely revamping our VIP suites, installing the new digital scoring tower and giving the place more coats of paint than you could imagine, we believe we have made the initial steps toward making the track more family friendly and welcoming.”

Word spread and the loyal supermodified fan base responded. Torrese also said he though many race fans stayed closer to home and chose Oswego over a more expensive trip to a NASCAR race.

Now throw in the biggest supermodified fields in recent memory and you can see why things worked so well.

“We saw our car counts soar in the supermodified division in 2011,” Torrese said. “Six of our drivers from the small-block super division made the move to the supermodified class during the offseason, and it served to boost the division.”

And more cars make for better shows, which leads to more fans.

 To the south, Fulton Speedway also saw more fans, and marketing director Cory Reed said the turnaround was mostly created by younger fans.

“I just think that in its second full year, the 18-and-under free package on a Saturday night is really starting to take off,” he said. “I think it’s taken time for the general public to get educated.”

There were other things he noticed, as well.

“It just seemed like there was more energy, a lot of things were happening and the crowds — very surprisingly, good crowds on nights that we maybe didn’t expect great crowds to show up.”

The future of modifieds was uncertain coming into the 2011 season. But after last season, the future looks good for the headlining class, and those crowds were the biggest factor in getting them to return for 2012.

Reed said that track owner John Wight “basically waited until July or August and we had enough upswing in our weekly profit-and-loss statements that made him reconsider not having the modifieds.”

Car counts soared at midseason, and each track enjoyed fields of cars that were so big that consolation races were added to trim the starting lineups.

It’s amazing what can happen in a year.

Castner Performance 305 Sprints Take To Canandaigua Clay For 2012 Debut
Bi-weekly winged shows featured in 49^th season of auto racing at Ontario County Fairgrounds

Canandaigua, NY – January 24, 2012 – A new era of auto racing at Canandaigua Motorsports Park dawns in 2012 with the addition of sprint cars to the already jam-packed Saturday night card.

The Castner Performance 305 Sprint Car class will accompany Original Pizza Logs Big-Block Modifieds, NAPA Sportsman Modifieds, Parts Plus Street Stocks, Klein Steel Retail Pure Stocks and Community Car Care of Waterloo New Legends Sportsman, with bi-weekly events slated to showcase the popular winged warriors.

“Fans can expect to see a lot of action with the 305s,” said Mike Castner, 36, co-owner of Castner's Performance Systems in Penn Yan N.Y., located southeast of Canandaigua, less than a half-hour drive to the speedway. “They're a quick car when the surface slicks up and can run wide open all the way around a place like Canandaigua. There's always plenty of high-speed entertainment.”

With the lone visit by the Empire Super Sprints tentatively set for August, the Castner Performance 305 Sprint Car agenda currently includes several race dates at the legendary Ontario Co. Fairgrounds oval. The 550-horsepower machines make their debut in May and close out the summer season in August.

“80% of our business covers pulling tractors and some drag racing, yet we've wanted to get involved more with dirt racing and the circle track market for a couple years now,” remarked Castner, who established CPS in 2007 with his father Mike Sr. and cousin Ross Castner. “Drag and pulling engines are very sophisticated so we're hoping to share some of our hi-tech ideas with the Modified, Sportsman and Stock Car teams. We've got a state-of-the-art dyno in our shop, one that can tune an engine to a specific track and Canandaigua will be a great proving ground for what we have to offer.”

Not only will Castner's Performance Systems be highly visible as title sponsor of the 305 Sprints, Mike plans to be in competition every chance he gets. He also expects the field to show consistent growth as the summer rolls on in Ontario County.

“I practically grew up at Canandaigua, made the trip there every Saturday night when I wasn't running myself,” noted Caster, himself a sprinter around the Empire State circuit from the late 1990s until the early part of the new millennium. Mike Sr. chauffeured a 4-Cylinder Mini-Modified at Black Rock (aka Dundee) Speedway in the 1980s before contending in the sprint car ranks from 1990 through the mid-2000s. “Certainly looking forward to getting back, it was always a fun place to race.”

“Supporting this class is a nice deal for us being so close to home. The 305s provide a great way to get your feet wet in sprint car racing without breaking the bank. Don't be surprized to see some veteran sprinters get back behind the wheel, there's already been a lot of interest from guys wanting to run Canandaigua,” Castner said.

Castner's Performance Systems www.castnersperformance.com is a concept created and developed by the talented trio of Castners to provide a high performance in-house service and product industry for extreme motorsports. Along with over 35 years of experience building reliable and top running carburated, injected, blown, and diesel engines, CPS has several years of designing, machining, and engineering that is applied to fulfill every customer's needs.

Since staging its first motorsports event in 1953, the fairgrounds has played host to United Racing Club, World of Outlaws, Empire Super Sprint, Patriot Sprint Tour and United States Auto Club-sanctioned races. 2012 marks the first time ever that sprint cars will run throughout the season at Canandaigua's storied Routes 5&20 facility.

A complete list of rules & regulations, purse structure and general race format will be available in the days ahead and posted on www.canandaiguamotorsportspark.com.

The 49^th season-opener at Canandaigua Motorsports Park is scheduled for Saturday, April 14

A special 'test & tune' practice session for all divisions penciled in the week prior, April 7, and running 3-6 p.m.

Autorama '12 at Eastview Mall in Victor, N.Y. on March 17-18 kicks off the CMP campaign in grand fashion for the second straight year. The lead-off show runs during mall hours, Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more information on season tickets and marketing opportunities available at the track, please contact CMP Promoter Jeremie Corcoran via cell 315-374-2839 or e-mail jeremiecorcoran@yahoo.com. Access fan@canandaiguamotorsportspark.com and join the e-mail list, or register with http://www.twitter.com/Canandaigua_MSP to keep up-to-date on-line and through text messages on cell phones via Twitter.

Canandaigua Motorsports Park www.canandaiguamotorsportspark.com is located at the Ontario Co. Fairgrounds, east of the city on Town Line Road (County Road 10), with easy access off either Exit 43 (Manchester, Route 21 South) or Exit 44 (Farmington, Route 332 South) of the New York State Thruway, just ½-hour southeast of Rochester.

Mercer Raceway Park

Mercer, PA (January 22, 2012): Mercer Raceway Park officially closed the books on the 2011 season with its gala banquet and awards ceremonies held at the Normandy Banquet Center, in Hermitage. In addition, speedway management made several important announcements for the 2012 racing season.

Felmlee, of Franklin, claimed his second straight title in the Sprint Car division, topping another veteran, Rod George, of Kittanning, by seventeen points. Behind them, however, three younger pilots showed that the future of Sprint Car racing at the Park will be exciting for many years to come. Brandon Spithaler, of Evans City, burst onto the scene with his first win in the early part of the 2011 season, and the momentum carried him to third place in the standings. Finishing fourth and fifth were a pair of third-generation drivers. Adam "Bomb" Kekich, who also was named the track's Rookie of the Year, led Brandon "the Wheelman" Matus in the final tally.

Rounding out the top ten in the Luxaire Heating and Cooling Sprint Cars were Brent Matus, Scott Priester, Chris Best, Eric Williams, and Gail Ruth, Jr.

The 2011 season was the debut of the track's other Sprint Car class, the Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warriors. Guy Griffin, of Greenville, came out on top, the second time in his long career that he was a champion at Mercer Raceway Park. Previously, Griffin topped the track's Modified class. His protege, Justin Whitesell, of Austintown, OH, ranked second, while Dennis Wagner, of Pulaski, finished third. Fourth place went to Michael Bauer, a high school student from Clarion, and fifth was Jim Morris, of Fowler, OH.

Adam Anderson, Jacob Lagestee, Mike Lutz, Harold Braden, Jr., and Jeff Taylor were also recognized for their accomplishments during the 2011 season.

After all of the accolades were presented, speedway management announced that five of the six divisional sponsors will be returning for the 2012 season. Joining Luxaire Heating and Cooling, Ti22 Performance, Approved Toilet Rentals, Precise Racing Products and Big Dog R/C Center will be Team USA, the new title sponsor for the Modified Lites.

The first event of the 2012 season was also announced. The annual Chiller Thriller will be held on Saturday, March 31. The headline class will be the UFo Late Models. Support divisions will be released at a later date. Non-wing racing will return to Mercer Raceway Park, with both BOSS Sprints and ARDC Midgets getting to run topless. The FASTRAK Late Models and the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour will be featured, as will the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. Watch for an announcement of the full 2012 schedule in the coming weeks.

About Mercer Raceway Park: Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly from late March through late September. For more information, check out www.mercerracewaypark.com, www.twitter.com/mercerraceway, or www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark.

2012 Lernerville Speedway schedule! Later starting date, but Fab Four Racing still the bread & butter!!

Sarver, PA (January 23, 2012) The 2012 schedule at Lernerville Speedway will once again feature Crown Jewel events in the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com and the 21st annual installment of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, both featuring and sanctioned by the World of Outlaws.

But our bread and butter continues to be the best weekly show in America; Fab Four Racing. All four division sponsors are back for 2012, so Fab Four Racing will once again feature the Ti22 Performance DIRTcar Sprints, Precise Racing Products DIRTcar Late Models, Diehl Auto Group DIRTcar Northeast Big Block Modifieds and Millerstown Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman.

The biggest change for 2012 is a later starting date. For years, Lernerville Speedway has scheduled one of the earliest “Opening Nights” in the region; traditionally the last Friday in March. But with Mother Nature carrying a winning percentage of greater than 75% over the past five seasons, Lernerville Speedway management has decided to move Opening Night 2012 to Friday, April 20 and Budweiser Points will start right off the bat!

Even with the later starting date, 17 Fast Fridays of Fab Four Racing are scheduled between Opening Night on April 20 and Championship Night on August 24.

Before the green flag flies, however, Lernerville’s preseason begins with the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 3 at the Days Inn on Route 8 in Butler, followed by cars shows at the Clearview Mall in Butler (March 8-10) and the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills (March 15-17). After a month to bear down and get ready for the 2012 season, the action will move to the track on Saturday, April 14 for the Test & Tune practice session.

As mentioned above, the Crown Jewel events will be the highlight of the 2012 season as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series roll into Sarvertown for a three-night mega event in late June for the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com and the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars invade the Action Track in mid-July for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXI Twin 30s.

The Firecracker 100 is scheduled for Thursday-Friday-Saturday, June 28-29-30 and the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17. The World of Outlaws Sprints will also visit the Sarver Speedplant on Saturday, September 22 for the Commonwealth Clash. Tickets for all three events are on sale at www.Lernerville.com by clicking the “Buy Tickets” icon or by calling the speedway office Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM at (724) 353-1511.

2012 Fab Four Racing promotional events include Silver Jacket Night on April 27, Cinco de Mayo Night on May 4, Breast Cancer Awareness Night on May 11, Armed Forces Night on May 18, Ladies Night/80s Night on May 25, Nostalgia Night on June 1, Fire/EMS/Police Night on June 8 and the Mid-Season Championships on June 15. Holiday Races with Fireworks on #1 Cochran Fan Appreciation Night on June 22 will lead us into the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by www.GottaRace.com.

The promotions continue to roll after the Firecracker with Youth Sports Night on July 6 and Friday the 13th Night featuring $13 admission on July 13.

After the Silver Cup, Fab Four Racing will take a mid-summer vacation as the ULMS Late Models will make their Action Track debut on the Friday, July 20 along with the UEMS E-Mods (which debuted at the 2011 DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede) and the Millerstown Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman/Stock. The ULMS Lates will be racing for $2,500-to-win, while the UEMS Mods will race for $1,000-to-win.

Fab Four Racing resumes on July 27 with the Joe Pitkavish Memorial for the Diehl Mods, followed by ARCH Fan Club Night on August 3, Pittsburgh Circle Track Club Night on August 10, Scout Night on August 17 and the 2012 Fab Four Racing season will conclude with Championship Night on Friday, August 24. A more detailed explanation of the different features of each promotion will be announced closer to the start of the 2012 season.

Lernerville’s postseason will begin with the with the traditional Labor Day weekend lid lifter featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints on Friday, August 31. The 305 Sprints return to the card in 2012 along with the Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman.

Our Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman will once again take center stage on Saturday, September 8 in Sportsman/Stock Spectacular during Autumn-Motive Fest 2012; switching dates with the “Back to School” School Bus & Kid’s Bike Races which will now be run on the weekend after Autumn-Motive Fest; on Saturday, September 15. School Bus and Kid’s Bike races will also be run on Tuesday, August 7 along with Enduro 100 and Trailer Races on the “Summer Vacation” card.

The BRP Modified Tour will come to a dramatic conclusion during the three-day DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede for a third straight season with the Kodiak Memorial Feature being run on Saturday, October 27.

Speaking of the DIRTcar Round Up, in its third season, the Steel City Stampede continued to grow into the pre-eminent end-of-season event in Western PA in 2011! The 2012 edition will expand to nine fast divisions all three nights, headlined by Fab Four Racing’s Ti22 Sprints, Precise Lates, Diehl Mods and Charapp Sportsman/Stock. Joining the Steel City Stampede lineup for the first time will be the FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series. The “Crate Lates” have been on the card since the inaugural event, but this will be the first time this race will be FASTRAK sanctioned. The 305 Sprints will also make their Stampede debut in 2012 after debuting at the speedway in 2011 along with the All Star Sprints. The UEMS/UMP Mods, Mod Lites and 4-Cylinders will also return, along with the Saturday Night finale Enduro 100.

Lernerville Speedway management continues to work with DIRTcar Northeast and the Sharon Speedway on the recently announces mini-series between the two tracks for the Big Block Modifeds, dates and details should be released in the near future.

The 2012 Lernerville Speedway schedule can be downloaded for printing at www.Lernerville.com by clicking the “2012 Schedule/Pricing” link or pick one up at the Banquet or either car show!

Racing news picks up: Local teams prepare for Volusia

Doug Elkins
 

The racing season is beginning to take shape. NASCAR teams are already practicing at Daytona and local teams are working hard in their shops to get ready for the UNOH DirtCar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Feb.14-25.

All Star Sprints and UMP Modifieds get the 12-day event started and our own DIRTcar modifieds join the action for the final four nights. It’s the 41st annual event at Volusia and fans can pick up free pit passes by buying their tickets early at www.dirtcar.com/tickets.

The first race of the season in New York will take place on March 31 at Black Rock Speedway in Dundee. The Kenny Moore Classic moves to Black Rock this year and the show will feature a big block/small block shootout, a $1,050-to-win crate sportsman feature as well as IMCA modifieds and CRSA sprint cars that will make their first appearance at the track.

Brewerton and Fulton speedways have announced they will remain independent and will once again go without a major sanctioning body. Last season the two tracks left DIRTcar and switched tire manufacturers from Hoosier to American Racer. Fears about car counts were quickly squashed and Fulton Speedway ended up having its best year in quite some time.

One of the reasons for the success at Fulton and the continued good fortune of Brewerton is the tracks’ policy to let fans under 18 in for free. That policy will continue in 2012.

The speedways are also planning the Brewerton/Fulton Blast Off III Party on April 7 at The Oasis at Thunder Island amusement park off Route 48 in Fulton. Last year’s champions will be honored and point fund monies will be distributed.

If weather conditions and local town approval are a go, a practice session will take place earlier that day at Fulton. All divisions are invited as well as touring classes. Outlaw Weekend in Fulton is set for Sept. 28-29, while the season-ending Hurricane 100 at Brewerton is scheduled for Oct. 4 during Super DIRT Week.

By OntarioOval.com – A standing room only crowd was on hand Tuesday morning for the Canadian Motor Speedway’s Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) pre-hearing conference at the Fort Erie Council Chambers. The purpose for the conference was to determine a time table for the actual OMB hearing. 

Conflicts in scheduling for experts, legal council and parties opposed to the project kept a firm date from being set. Available council dates in May, June, July and August were not amicable for all sides thus leading to the discussion of a September timetable for the hearing. It was later decided that dates for the four week process would be set via conference call in February.

During the proceedings a list of concerns brought against the Canadian Motor Speedway project were read to those in attendance. Those concerns included consistency in zoning policies, noise polution, traffic flow, water and wildlife disturbance, agricultural removal and other enviromental issues including a question from the crowd concerning climate affects. The other concern presented by the opposed party was in regards to whether or not the CMS project represents good planning.

With an original plan for construction to begin in late spring of 2012 it now appears the process has been further stalled and a final verdict will not be decided upon until the fall. This will most certainly push back the planned grand opening of mid-2013 unless an earlier hearing date can be agreed upon in February.

At this point the Canadian Motor Speedway project appears to be under yellow flag conditions for the time being, however those involved with CMS have every intention of making sure the green flag will fly at the proposed 1 mile, 65,000 seat oval facility in Fort Erie, Ontario.

Westward Painting Company to back Nightly Halfway bonus for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2012.

SYRACUSE, NY – As the calendar turned to the new year and the 30^th consecutive racing season will soon start for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS), sponsorship programs are being finalized.  For 2012 the Westward Painting Company, Inc. (WPC) out of Lyons Falls, NY will sponsor the nightly halfway award.

The driver that leads lap 13 in each ESS full point show will receive an extra $100 cash thanks to WPC.  The successful industrial and commercial painting company is owned by the Ward family whose son Kevin Ward Jr. was the 2010 Lane’s Yamaha Rookie of the Year with ESS.

WPC was formed in 1992 which does industrial coating and painting of structural steel towers, tanks, bridges as well as commercial wall painting both exterior and interior.  They service all of upstate NY and can be found by calling (315) 348-4047.

The halfway bonus is one of many nightly cash awards that is on top of the base A-Main purse that is offered at each full point event.  With help from so many dedicated sponsors such as WPC, it keeps the ESS teams on the road throughout the season.

Opening day is set for Saturday, April 28^th at Can-Am Motorsports Park… The Lucas Oil ESS stars will be coming to a dirt track near you!! Hebing, Poirier, Donath, Ward Jr., Sparks, Cook, Yonge, Tanner, Parent, Bergeron, Wickham, Stelter, Barney, Swiernik, Rand, Vigneault, Donk, Habeck, Gurney, Cain along with new comers Kinney, Reakes IV, Trenca and many more!!

For 30 consecutive years, the tradition will continue of excitement guaranteed!!  For more information, please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com

Legion Speedway Sale Finalized, Season Opener in Just Four Months

BY MARK McKEON WENTWORTH, NH – The i’s have been dotted, the t’s have been crossed and Si Allen of West Windsor, VT is now legally and officially the proud owner of Legion Speedway, located on Route 25 at the Rumney/Wentworth town line. The real estate closing took place on January 19 in the Law Offices of Dechman and Cowie in Plymouth. Allen, the 1975 Late Model Track Champion at Westboro Speedway and the 2005 Sprint Cars of New England Series Champion, expressed his appreciation to the members and officers of Lamont Kennison American Legion Post 76.

 “The Post has supported the track for the last half century and my job is to carry on the great tradition they established,” Allen said. Post Commander Dave Learned and Adjutant Wayne Frost represented the Legion at the closing. Allen has already made a number of improvements to the facility and plans to add several more inches of clay to the surface before the doors open for a practice session on May 20.

Twilight racing will be held on Sundays with hot laps at 4:30 pm and racing at 5:00, starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 27. Sportsman Modifieds, Super Streets, Mini Stocks and 600cc Mini Sprints will be the weekly divisions while the Sprint Cars of New England and the Granite State Mini Sprints tours will make periodic visits. Wally and Janine Brown, proprietors of Brownie’s Automotive in Enfield and third generation racers, will promote and operate the track. “Janine and I are looking forward to working with Si to provide racers with a safe, fair place to race and giving fans a quick, action packed show that makes them want to come back again next week,” Wally Brown said.

For updates on Legion Speedway and to view our complete schedule, visit our web site at legionspeedway.com.

Great Northern Mall Car Show returns March 23 – 25

BALDWINSVILLE, NY January 19, 2012 (By Dave Medler) – The Great Northern Mall in Clay will be the setting for The Brewerton and Fulton Speedway ‘Blast Off’ car show on March 23-25. It will be the second year in a row the mall has hosted a Car Show. The popular event returned in 2011 after a several year hiatus.

For race teams, the show is a great chance to promote sponsors and display their colors before the action gets heavy at the track. It will be a fun family event all weekend with ticket giveaways and specials and a live radio remote with prize giveaways. The Great Northern Mall is conveniently located on Route 31 in Clay, NY and easily accessible right off Route 481.

“The show last year really propelled us into a great 2011 season at both tracks,” said track Marketing Director Cory Reed. “The amount of race fans that turned out over the weekend was great and the mall staff could not have been more accommodating. We are excited to do it all over again this year.”   

The show is open to any dirt race car and is not restricted to Brewerton and Fulton competitors. There is no charge to display a car but space is limited and is made available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot, contact Cory Reed at (315) 638-4056 or by e-mail at cory@brewertonspeedway.com.

Keep up with track updates throughout the offseason at www.brewertonspeedway.com and www.fultonspeedway.com, on each speedway’s Facebook accounts and on Twitter at twitter.com/Fultonspeedway and twitter.com/BrewertonSpdway.

New Jersey Motorsports Park Hosting Annual Job Fair Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Representatives will be on hand to meet with potential employees to fill positions for the 2012 race season

MILLVILLE, NJ - January 18, 2012 - New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) will be hosting its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, February 29^th, 2012 at NJMP's Officers Club, located on the Thunderbolt Raceway, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.   NJMP will have representatives on hand to meet with potential employees to fill positions for the 2012 race season in all seven departments including karting, security, food & beverage, registration, track operations, housekeeping and maintenance.
 

"With our annual Job Fair we look to fill all open seasonal positions at the Park," stated Yvonne Montalvo, Accounting & Human Resources Coordinator, NJMP.  "We look to bring aboard hard working and dedicated employees as the 2012 race season is gearing up to be one of the busiest to date," added Montalvo.

In addition, the Job Fair will host representatives from other organizations including, but not limited to, The United States Army, The Davis Company and Aflac, to interact with Job Fair attendees as well.
 

NJMP notes that attendees should "dress to impress" and bring their most up-to-date résumés.

In case of inclement weather, the reschedule date for the Job Fair is Friday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information about NJMP call (856) 327-8000 or visit www.njmp.com.

Off The Wall: The Amazing Shrinking Purse

Please direct comments or concerns to Peter Turford at peterturford@yahoo.ca.

Bear Ridge Speedway
Bradford, VT
2012 Schedule of Events (subject to change)

No. Day Date Sponsor/Event Special Division
1. Sat May 5 Annual Car Show - Bradford Jiffy Mart (9am-12pm) USAC
KDD NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford (Double Points)
2. Sat May 12 Weekly Racing Series
3. Sat May 19 Valley Floors/Vermont Foodbank Benefit USAC/GSMS
4. Sat May 26 Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply SCoNE
5. Sat June 2 Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank/Kids Rides USAC/GSMS
6. Sat June 9 Miller Auto Group Night/Hornet Madness GSMS
7. Sat June 16 Jiffy Mart of Bradford/“New Digs For Dogs” Benefit SCoNE/USAC
8. Sat June 23 Wells River Savings Bank GSMS
9. Sat June 30 Bond Auto Parts/Modified Madness/Fireworks USAC
10. Sat July 7 Dennis Preston Builder/David’s House Benefit SCoNE
11. Sat July 14 Mid-Season Championships (Double Points) USAC
12. Sat July 21 J&A Lawn Care/Boudreault Septic/Late Model Madness GSMS
13. Sat July 28 Perry’s Oil Service/Kids Bike Races SCoNE/USAC
14. Sat Aug. 4 Interstate Batteries of Newmont/Antique Tractor Show GSMS
15. Sat Aug. 11 Walker Motor Sales/John Poor Memorial/Coupe Madness USAC
16. Sat Aug. 18 Swenson Insurance Co./Kids Rides/Bull Dogs Benefit SCoNE/GSMS
17. Sat Aug. 25 Sabil & Sons/Old Timers Night 45th Ann. Celebration USAC
18. Sat Sept. 1 Dead River Co./SCoNE Triple Crown/Fast Four Madness SCoNE
19. Sat Sept. 8 Mekkelsen RV/4&6-Cylinder Enduro USAC
20. Sat Sept. 15 Weekly Racing Series/4&6-Cylinder Demolition Derby GSMS
21. Sat Sept. 22 3rd Annual New England Dirt Track Championships SCoNE/USAC

GSMS = Granite State Mini Sprints
SCoNE = WYKR Sprint Cars of New England
USAC = USAC Dirt Midget Association

305 chev stock long block motor for sale.......$275.00...pictures

BALDWINSVILLE, NY January 18, 2012 (By Dave Medler) – The first activity of 2012 at the Fulton and Brewerton Speedways is scheduled for Saturday, April 7 with an open practice session at the high banks of Fulton in conjunction with the ‘Blast-Off III” Pre-season Party and Awards program at the Oasis at Thunder Island. 

Open practice, contingent upon weather and approval of the Town of Volney, is open for any type of dirt race car and will begin at 2pm. Upon closure of the practice, the scene will shift across the Oswego River to Thunder Island. The banquet hall doors will open at 5pm and will feature a Monte Carlo style buffet including carving station plus hot and cold hors-d’euvres and finger foods. A cash bar will also be available. All division track champions will be recognized and point money distributed. Drivers must be present to receive posted point money. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door and are available by calling the Fulton and Brewerton Speedway off-season office at (315) 638-4056 or e-mail cory@brewertonspeedway.com.

Thunder Island is located at 21 Wilcox Road right off Route 48 in Fulton.

American Racer Tires will again be the official tire on all Modified, Sportsman and Late Model classes in 2012. Sunoco returns again as the official track fuel. While opening dates and weekly schedules are still being completed, the end-of-year championship events have been scheduled. The Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw Weekend by SUNY Canton returns to Fulton Speedway on September 28 and 29. Brewerton Speedway will play host to the 20^th Hurricane 100 on Thursday, October 4th.

Keep up with track updates throughout the offseason at www.brewertonspeedway.com and www.fultonspeedway.com, on each speedway’s Facebook accounts and on Twitter at twitter.com/Fultonspeedway and twitter.com/BrewertonSpdway.

A FULL SLATE OF ACTION PACKED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED AS OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2012

OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY 2012 RACE SCHEDULE (Subject To Change Without Notice)

-      All Friday Dates Feature Corr/PAK Sprints / Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks / HRW Automotive Mini Stocks & Pierced Parts Bombers Unless Otherwise Noted plus Added Attractions as listed.

MAY       

Friday     4          - TEST & TUNE - (all divisions competing at Ohsweken in 2012)

Friday     11        - TEST & TUNE - (all divisions competing at Ohsweken in 2012)

Friday     18        - TEST & TUNE - (all divisions competing at Ohsweken in 2012)

Friday      25        - ENGLER MACHINE & TOOL presents SEASON OPENER plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

JUNE

Friday      1          - GRISDALES RACING PRODUCTS presents SPONSORS NIGHT plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday      8           - TRAILERS by Jim BRAY presents ABEL CASTELEIN 50 for MINI STOCKS

Friday      15        - LIGHTHOUSE TATTOO’s presents BRANT COUNTY NIGHT featuring "TWIN 15’s for THUNDER STOCKS"

Friday      22        - JONES BROWN INSURANCE presents "NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #1" co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Saturday   23        - “NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #2” at South Buxton Raceway co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Friday      29        - METAL WORKS presents KIDS NIGHT plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR" and "BOX CAR RACES"           

JULY

Friday      6          - ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS presents The "SUNSHINE FOUNDATION" plus The "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR" and an "AUTOGRAPH NIGHT"          

Friday      13        - "MID SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT" presented by EVERS FINANCIAL for Mini Stocks & WISECO PISTONS for Corr/Pak Sprints / Thunder Stocks & Bombers plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday     20        - OUTHOUSE IMAGE & DESIGN along with McDONALDS (Brantford & Paris Locations) presents "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" featuring SANTA CLAUS plus "Annual TOY DRIVE" and "AUTOGRAPH NIGHT"          

Friday      27        - BEST WESTERN – CAIRN CROFT HOTEL presents NORFOLK COUNTY NIGHT

Tuesday  31        - ARROW EXPRESS presents World of Outlaw SPRINTS          plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

AUGUST

Wednesday           1          - ("SIX NATIONS SHOWDOWN" Rain Date)

Friday      3           - HRW AUTOMOTIVE presents "ART HILL MEMORIAL" for MINI STOCKS" plus "Annual OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY HOT DOG EATING CHAMPIONSHIP"

Friday      10        - GALES AUTO AFTERMARKET presents HALDIMAND COUNTY NIGHT featuring 50 Laps For THUNDER STOCKS plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday      17        JONES BROWN INSURANCE presents "NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #3" co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Saturday   18        - “NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #4” at South Buxton Raceway co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Friday      24        -  “KIDS RACE” by MMBO MARKETING presents The CANADIAN NATIONAL AUTISM FOUNDATION featuring The "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR "

Friday      31        -  AWESOME RACEWEAR presents LABOUR DAY SPECIAL featuring  "BOX CAR RACES" &  "DOUBLE FLAGPOLE RACE"

September

Friday      7          - O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT & CASE INTERNATIONAL presents "SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS" for All Divisions

Thursday  13        - TEST & TUNE - (all Sprints competing in Canadian Nationals)

Friday      14        - STYRES GAS BAR presents 8th Annual "OHSWEKEN SHOOTOUT" & "THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS" plus 6th Annual "Dave MacLEOD MEMORIAL - Mr. SPRINT CAR CHALLENGE" plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Saturday 15        - ARROW EXPRESS presents 8th Annual "CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS" (35 laps - $12,000 to Win) plus "non-Qualifiers Li’l Feature" presented by SICARD RV and "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

Sunday                                 

(or Next Dry Day) 16        - ("CANADIAN NATIONALS" Rain Date)

Black Rock Speedway

Track Promoter Dean Hoag announced at the beginning of the awards ceremony that the 2012 season will kick off March 31 with the $1,500-to-win Kenny Moore Classic Sportsman event, plus another Big Block/Small Block Shootout, the IMCA Modifieds and the CRSA 305 Sprint Cars. 

 The rest of the schedule, which will include FWD 4-cylinders on a weekly basis, can be found in the weeks to come, along with plenty of other information, by visiting www.BlackRockSpeedway.com.

Eastview Mall Car Show Lures Canandaigua Motorsports Park Fans & Racers
Autorama '12 on March 17-18 in Victor, NY set to show off cars & stars for area enthusiasts

Canandaigua, NY – January 12, 2012 – For the second straight year Eastview Mall in Victor, N.Y. will be the site of a kick-off car show for Canandaigua Motorsports Park, with track officials and shopping center  management confirming the dates of March 17 & 18, 2012 for a return engagement.

Thousands of enthusiasts passed through the mall corridors last spring to witness nearly 30 sparkling machines in the area's final pre-season auto exhibition, and both fans and racers once again are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest creations in just two more months. Another strong turnout is anticipated for the 2012 edition as the prime location ---just 10 minutes east of Rochester and only one mile off the NYS Thruway (exit 45)--- provides a perfect setting for local teams to show off their prized possessions and boast of their contributing sponsors.

Continuing to be recognized as the only one of its kind in the Greater Rochester area, the dynamic DIRTcar display will feature many of today’s top cars and drivers that call Canandaigua home every Saturday throughout the summer. Defending CMP point champions Matt Sheppard (Big-Block Modified), Dan Wiesner (Sportsman), Mike Welch (Street Stock) and Marc Minutolo (Pure Stock) will headline two days of showing off their shiny new mounts, while a sprint car or two will join in this unique speedway spectacle to further fill the mall confines.

Teams interested in displaying their cars are encouraged to supply the information requested below and submit on-line to tskibinski@rochester.rr.com or contact Tom Skibinski directly at 585/350-8997 to make a reservation. Based on space availability, first come-first served will again be the format used leading up to the March show with Canandaigua weekly teams receiving priority.

* CANANDAIGUA MOTORSPORTS PARK AUTORAMA ‘12 *
NAME: ___________________________________________________________
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
PHONE: HOME - ___________ / WORK - ____________ / CELL - ____________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
CAR #: __________  DIVISION: _______________________________________
PRIMARY SPONSOR(S): ____________________________________________

The 2012 season-opener at Canandaigua Motorsports Park is slated for Saturday, April 14 with a special practice session to be determined earlier in the week.

For more information on season tickets and marketing opportunities available at the track in 2012, please contact CMP Promoter Jeremie Corcoran via cell 315-374-2839 or e-mail jeremiecorcoran@yahoo.com. Take time to send along a note to fan@canandaiguamotorsportspark.com and join the e-mail list, or register with http://www.twitter.com/Canandaigua_MSP to keep up-to-date on-line and through text messages on cell phones via Twitter.

Canandaigua Motorsports Park www.canandaiguamotorsportspark.com is located at the Ontario Co. Fairgrounds, east of the city on Town Line Road (County Road 10), with easy access off either Exit 43 (Manchester, Route 21 South) or Exit 44 (Farmington, Route 332 South) of the New York State Thruway, just ½-hour southeast of Rochester.

Eastview Mall (585-223-4420) is located at 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road (Route 96) in Victor, NY 14564, with more information available by accessing www.eastviewmall.com.
 

Brad Flory column:

 For auto racer Ben Rutan, biggest loss came off the track in Canada

The annual rules meeting........

...Hoosier Tire voted in for the next three years with all four tires now mandated to be the Hoosier brand. 

...The worst two finishes for the full point shows will be dropped at seasons end with 2/3rds attendance still the requirement for the overall point fund. 

...The sideboards on the top wings will now have the maximum turnout on all four corners of 1 ¼ inches instead of 2 inches.  This rule however will be grandfathered and in effect for 2013.

The 2012 season planning stages are underway with many races booked and a long list of new teams already having intentions of running the Lucas Oil Tour for the upcoming season.  For the latest up to date news please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com where the 30^th season of showcasing the very best of “America’s Race Cars” is fast approaching!

The 2012 schedule will feature individual point funds separating the PST into American and Canadian Series.

More details will be available in the weeks and months to come.

URC LOOKS TO 2012 AND BEYOND...

AMERICAN RACER TIRE RETURNS TO URC WITH GREAT PRICING, RULES TWEAKED, SCHEDULING UNDERWAY...

URC HALL OF FAME ENTRIES ANNOUNCED

Plans for the 2012 Rislone URC Sprint Series are well underway and a big announcement includes the return of American Racer as the official tire of URC. Some great pricing is being offered with URC using a portion of their sponsorship revenue to offset the tire cost. URC Managing Member John Zimmerman worked out the tire prices for 2012 which includes $159 for right rears, $155 for left rears and $138 for all front tires. "By using URC sponsorship revenue to offset the tire pricing, all teams will benefit all season long, and at a time when the car owners will benefit and offset the nightly cost, commented Zimmerman. During the second half of the 2011 URC season, Managing Member Cher Zimmerman spent time with each URC team to gather suggestions on possible cost savings in reference to car specifications. After much review and discussion, the following changes were decided.

2012:

No Wickerbill on the top wing

2013:

Flat top wing

2% tolerance on 360 displacement

1,500 lb weight rule

additional changes to be considered

Managing Member Bob Miller is already working on the 2012 schedule of events that includes two visits to both Big Diamond and Port Royal.

URC is planning events at the Delaware International Speedway along with Bridgeport, Georgetown, New Egypt, Grandview Lincoln, Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Black Rock and the Rolling Wheels Raceway.

There is consideration of some possible non-wing events as well. A new twist in 2011 for URC is instituting the Delaware Start on a weekly basis.

 All original starts and all restarts up to, two laps to go will offer the Delaware Start where the pole car sits along in the first row and all other cars are double-file. The reason for this change is to promote more passing and to provide drivers who start deep in the pack the opportunity to advance to the front with exciting finishes to be the outcome.

Numerous special and higher paying events will again be part of the 2012 Rislone URC Sprint Series schedule of events.

In 2010, the United Racing Company formed the URC Hall of Fame and in 2011, we are pleased to add the following dignitary's to list of all time greats that have contributed to the success of URC. The inductees for 2011 include Dave Kelly, Buck Buckley, Bert Brooks, Scats Anfuso, Louie Kunz and Buzz Rose.

Plan to see the United Racing Company at many of the off season car and trade show events. Visit our website for all the latest updates. www.urcsprints.com

GAMBLER RACEWAY PARK, CLEARFIELD PA

HAS BEEN BOUGHT BY 305 SPRINT RACER JEFF TAYLOR.  BY THE LOOKS OF THE PICTURES, JEFF HAS A TON OF WORK AHEAD OF HIM.

I'M SURE HE IS LOOKING FOR SOME LOCAL (SPONSORS) HELP.

Canandaigua Motorsports Park Stays DIRTcar In 2012, 305 Sprints Added
DIRTcar charter member track continues affiliation for 36^th straight season under Corcoran

Canandaigua, NY – December 21, 2011 – As it has done faithfully for the past 35 years, Canandaigua Motorsports Park will once again fly the DIRTcar banner when the Ontario County Fairgrounds' gates swing open to kick off the 2012 race season in April.

Continuing to headline the action-packed Saturday night show at the 'Land of Legends' will be the ground-pounding Original Pizza Logs Big-Block Modifieds along with a complete card of NAPA Sportsman, Parts Plus Street Stock, Klein Steel Direct Pure Stock and Community Car Care of Waterloo New Legends Sportsman. The 49^th season of racing at the storied Routes 5 & 20 half-mile clay oval will also mark the debut of 305 Sprint Cars, currently slated to run on a bi-weekly basis (rules & regulations, purse structure, race format coming out soon).

“There were a lot of factors that affected the decision to stay with the DIRTcar rulebook,” remarked Jeremie Corcoran, who officially begins his sophomore season promoting CMP as soon as the new year arrives. “Maintaining a top-flight field of cars, providing an entertaining program for our fans and doing what was in the best interest of my family are the primary concerns. All these were met and much more, so our only direction right now is fast forward until the cars hit the track in April.”

With the Dec. 17 awards banquet officially bringing the 2011 campaign to a close, the beginning of a brand new season is less than four months away. The 2012 CMP opener has been tentatively set for April 14, with practice held during the week prior.

Check out www.canandaiguamotorsportspark.com often as further information for the upcoming season will be posted throughout the winter months. Send along a note to fan@canandaiguamotorsportspark.com to join the e-mail list, or register with http://www.twitter.com/Canandaigua_MSP to keep up-to-date on-line and through text messages on cell phones via Twitter.

To discuss marketing opportunities available at the track in 2012, please contact Jeremie Corcoran via cell 315-374-2839 or e-mail jeremiecorcoran@yahoo.com.

RACESAVER 305/CRSA/CANANDAIGUA RULES

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STARTERS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED.......BRING A GOOD 4 WHEELER TO START YOUR SPRINTER.

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GREAT VIDEO...........WOW!

Nine Events For Silver Crown Runners

2012 USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Schedule

May 19 Lucas Oil Raceway Clermont, Ind.

May 25 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis, Ind.  (DIRT)

June 22 Iowa Speedway Newton, Iowa

June 29 Toledo Speedway Toledo, Ohio

July 27 Lucas Oil Raceway Clermont, Ind.

Aug. 18 Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, Ill.  (DIRT)

Sept. 2 DuQuoin State Fairgrounds DuQuoin, Ill.  (DIRT)

Sept. 22 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio  (DIRT)

Oct. 13 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Ind.  (DIRT)

2012 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Schedule

Feb. 9-11 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, Fla.

April 14 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg, Ind.

April 20 Gas City I-69 Speedway Gas City, Ind.

April 21 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio

April 28 Lincoln Park Speedway Putnamville, Ind.

May 12 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind.

May 18 Bloomington Speedway Bloomington, Ind.

May 24 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Ind.

June 4 Lernerville Speedway Sarver, Pa.

June 9 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal, Pa.

June 23 Wilmot Raceway Wilmot, Wis.

June 24 Angell Park Speedway Sun Prairie, Wis.

July 13 Gas City I-69 Speedway Gas City, Ind.

July 14 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Ind.

July 15 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawreneceburg, Ind.

July 18 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Ind.

July 19 Lincoln Park Speedway Putnamville, Ind.

July 20 Bloomington Speedway Bloomington, Ind.

July 21 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind.

Aug. 3 Eagle Raceway Eagle, Neb.

Aug. 4 Valley Speedway Grain Valley, Mo.

Aug. 5 U.S. 36 Raceway Cameron, Mo.

Aug. 6-7 Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Aug. 11 Hartford Motor Speedway Hartford, Mich.

Aug. 24-25 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Ind.

Sept. 1 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Ind.

Sept. 7 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach, Ill.

Sept. 8 Riverside Int’l Speedway West Memphis, Ark.

Sept. 15 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind.

Sept. 22 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio

Sept. 29 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Oct. 19-20 Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City, Kan.

Oct. 26 Canyon Speedway Park Peoria, Ariz.

Nov. 2-3 Perris Auto Speedway Perris, Calif.

Budding racecar drivers have lots of choices in Central New York

A glance at the future for area racetracks

By Doug Elkins
 

This is the time of the year in racing where a lot of chatter is going on. Behind the scenes, promoters, sanctioning bodies and race teams are meeting to discuss the future, and the conclusions they reach will shape the racing landscape of the future. So let’s take a look at where we are right now track by track.

Brewerton Speedway

This place remains one of the strongest in our area and has been a consistent money maker for many years. While car counts in the four divisions are solid, the search for a possible fifth type of car to run weekly continues.

The move to independent status in 2011 did not hurt the track and may have even led to a few additions in the modified class from east of Interstate-81.

The racy configuration gives fans some of the best side-by-side racing around. Also, the proposed Central New York Raceway Park, which would be located just north of the speedway, could help the track even more.

Cayuga County Fair Speedway

Hopes were high coming into the 2011 season with promoter Eric Kingsley at the helm. Sunday is historically the toughest day to promote because many racers have already run the two previous nights — and that was the case this year.

Low car counts in the support divisions led to a dispute over tires between Kingsley and World Racing Group, and the track was closed at midsummer. Racing returned for two late-season specials.

The search for a promoter for 2012 continues. Many people have shown interest, but no deals have been made. World Racing Group remains committed to the track and has said it will not be dormant next season.

Fulton Speedway

Coming into 2011 the future was uncertain at this track. Dwindling attendance put the modified division in the cross hairs, and a plan to replace them with a less expensive crate-style modified was in place.

But a resurgence late in the season at the front gate and continued support from modified teams and support divisions has put the track back on solid footing. Modifieds will be back as the featured class.

The only negative was a rained-out Outlaw 200 at the end of the season. It was the first time the race was not held.

Oswego Speedway

2011 will be remembered as the year for the Steel Palace. New owners Eric and John Torrese breathed new life into Central New York’s only asphalt oval and helped bring the speedway back to the way it was in its glory years.

Car counts in the supermodified division were the highest in many years, and the track even had to run consolation races to trim the field for the first time in recent memory.

The small-block supers remain strong as a support division, and officials are looking for a third class of car to join the weekly competition.

A tentative schedule for next year is already out, and the future looks good here.

Rolling Wheels Raceway Park

A stellar marketing effort really paid off this past season as big crowds were commonplace. Rumors persist about a possible sale of the facility, but World Racing Group officials are putting together a schedule for 2012 that includes the Super DIRTcar Series as well as the World of Outlaw Sprint Car and Late Model series.

The track will continue its “specials only” format, and 2012 will be very similar to last year when six races were held. The two events held during Super DIRT Week were standing-room-only shows, and outside of a few issues with track conditions, it continues to be one of the most well-attended racetracks in our area.

Coming up on Thursday, we’ll take a look at the types of racecars that roll around the tracks of Central New York and evaluate where they stand.

 

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