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Michael Shank Racing Wins Rolex 24 At Daytona; Ford Sweeps Podium

A total of 58 cars began the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona, but there could be only one winner.

After trying to win this race since 2004 and coming up empty eight times, team owner Michael Shank took his eponymous team to Victory Lane on the strength of a heroic three-hour final stint by NASCAR star AJ Allmendinger, who is also one of his partners in a new Indy car venture.

Allmendinger’s driving partners were former CART teammate Justin Wilson, Ozz Negri and John…

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IHRA Announces First-ever Summit Racing SuperSeries Junior Dragster World Championship

Over the past 10 years the fastest growing and most lucrative grassroots drag racing program in the sport has been the International Hot Rod Association’s Summit Racing SuperSeries.

Designed as a championship program for bracket racers around the world, the Summit SuperSeries has crowned nearly two dozen champions and awarded over $1 million in cash and prizes since 2002 and now, through the continued partnership of Summit Racing Equipment, the IHRA is pleased to announce a brand new Summit SuperSeries program for Junior Dragster racers beginning…

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A Look Ahead To The Goodguys 1st WIX Filters Speedway Nationals At Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

The inaugural Goodguys WIX Filters Speedway Nationals, September 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is just weeks away! The first event of its kind ever to be held on the hallowed grounds of the Speedway will be staged throughout the infield, garage area, Gasoline alley as well as the scenic plaza. The event will feature over 3,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars, plus vendor exhibits, an autocross performance course, swap meet, track cruise and much more!Just the thought of being part of the first major rod & custom…
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COMP Cams Topless 100 Coming Up This Weekend

As the summer heat reigns supreme throughout the South, racers and fans know that it means the 19th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 is just around the corner. The mega-event is scheduled for August 18th-20th, 2011, at the picturesque Batesville Motor Speedway. While many other areas of the country play host to “crown jewel” events each year, the Topless 100 is arguably the South’s only true elite event. While many insiders in the sport argue what…

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Goodguys Hosting 4,000 Hot Rods In Pleasanton Car Show

The show will feature slick vintage autos, fireworks, live music and food.

More than 60,000 people will descend on the Alameda County Fairgrounds to see tricked out vintage cars at the Goodguys 25th Annual West Coast Rod & Custom Nationals taking place August 26-28.

It’s one of the most popular outdoor automotive festivals in the region — the first one was in 1987 and hosted 2,124 vintage hot rods. This year, the festival will boast 4,000 hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars and trucks from at least 20 states and…

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TCI® Sponsors 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals Burnout Contest This Weekend

TCI® is proud to sponsor the popular Burnout Contest at the 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals.

TCI® will once again sponsor the popular Burnout Contest at the 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals, which will be held on July 22-24, 2011, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN. The Burnout Contest is a two day event in and of itself, drawing a crowd of 20,000 muscle car lovers who fill the grandstands to watch contestants create huge clouds of smoke and lay down thick layers of burnt rubber. In…

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Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII

ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII Fact Sheet

O’FALLON, MO (July 10, 2011) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. on July 15-16 for the Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII.

With increased purse payouts for each race, a new World Championship format with major championship payouts and greatly expanded live online broadcasts, there is considerable excitement and anticipation surrounding the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league as it returns to U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.

The gates open…

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RAIN WASHES OUT USMTS WEEKEND IN ILLINOIS

Saturday the 14th wasn’t any better than Friday the 13th as heavy rain over the past 24 hours with more to come has forced USMTS officials to pull the plug of all three events this weekend in Illinois.

Fans and drivers arrived at the Lincoln Speedway Friday night just in time for Mother Nature to wash out the opening night of a three-race weekend for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy.

More rain and cold temperatures…

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Indoor Car Show Entries Now Being Taken for Spring Goodguys Events

Goodguys is now accepting entries for the indoor car shows at the 29th All American Get-Together (March 26 & 27 in Pleasanton) as well as the 11th Del Mar Nationals (April 1-3 in Del Mar).

A special indoor display of custom cars is being assembled for the All American Get-Together in Pleasanton. The Young California building will house this exclusive customs-only exhibit. There is room for approx.45 cars. All customs for this exhibit will be selected prior to the event.

At…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Releases Official 2011 Schedule

Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have released the 2011 racing schedule. It currently shows 41 confirmed dates in 19 different states. In 2011, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will begin its seventh season as the premier dirt late model sanctioning organization in North America. Coming off of the most successful season in series’ …

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