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- Dirt Track Racing Returns to Hawkeye Downs Raceway
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Hawkeye Downs is presenting a six-week racing series called 'Dirt at the Downs'. When the idea was first tossed around, track officials knew they needed to work ...
- 3 NIGHTS AT THE BIG E! 43RD 4-CROWN NATS GO TO ELDORA SEP. 18-19-20
The best off all dirt open wheel racing worlds converge at one legendary venue on one major weekend! Rossburg, Ohio’s Eldora Speedway is set for the 43rd running of the 4-Crown Nationals Presented By NKTELCO on Thursday-Friday-Saturday night, September 18-19-20.
- ASCS at I-55: A Return Nearly 30 Years in the Making
For over 35 years, 410 Sprint Car racing has been one of the most popular attractions at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park. This Saturday, the 360 cubic-inch variety of winged open-wheel machines ...
- Dirt racing returns to Hawkeye Downs Saturday
In continued celebration of its 100th anniversary, Hawkeye Downs has teamed up with Benton County Speedway to bring dirt back to its quarter-mile track for "Dirt at the Downs," a six-week series of ...
- Rico Abreu breaks down "toughest part" of sprint car racing to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rico Abreu addressed the "toughest part" of being a sprint car racing driver, explaining how one must avoid crashes to remain competitive in the sport long term.
- Ryan Dumas Goes Back-to-Back With SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Win at Barona
El Cajon, CA — September 17, 2025 — After going winless in his first five starts of the season, defending SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series champion Ryan Dumas has found his groove. The El Cajon racer scored his second straight main event victory last Saturday night at Barona Speedway, outdueling teenage upstart Tyler Warner, who recorded a career-best runner-up finish in the 20-lap feature. At the drop of the green, Warner of Alpine shot into the early lead from the pole with Dumas, point leader Peter Benker of Alpine, and "Shugah" Shane Sexton in close pursuit. Youngster Warner, who cut his teeth years ago in Barona's kids' divisions, showed no signs of inexperience as he quickly stretched his advantage. Disaster struck on lap four when Sexton was clobbered by another car in turn four, ending his night with heavy suspension damage. The yellow erased Warner's lead and stacked the field with Dumas, Benker, Deejay Dumas, and Parker Dumas all ready to pounce. Unfazed, Warner once again bolted away on the restart, pulling out to a commanding margin by lap eight. But when Parker Dumas retired to the infield on lap 11, the complexion of the race began to change. His brother Ryan steadily reeled in the leader, setting up a thrilling chase. On lap 15, Ryan closed the gap entering turn one, and moments later in turn four, Warner slid off the bottom. Dumas seized the opening and powered into the lead, never looking back. Driving the AG Sand Cars/Jamul Casino/Outhouse Coffee/Down South Motorsports/Triple X #80, Dumas cruised to the checkered flag for a comfortable win. Warner held strong for a career-best second, while Benker's third-place finish helped tighten his grip on the championship hunt. Deejay Dumas finished fourth, with Brent Horn of El Cajon rounding out the top five. Moving from eight on the start to a fifth place finish, Horn was the main event Hard Charger. "The leader was not making it easy," Dumas told the crowd after the race. "I was thinking that maybe I was going to have to settle for second place. I think just maybe we were getting a little worn out. I just got a little better line, and I was able to get around him. I was worn out, too." "I would like to thank my dad first of all," he continued. "Layton Kramer, all my family, my girlfriend and all her family, my grandparents, AG Sandcars, Jamul Casino, Outhouse Coffee, Downsouth Motorsports, and everyone who helps on the car." In preliminary action, Sexton bested Warner and Deejay Dumas in the first heat. Peter Benker won the second heat over his son Cody and Ryan Dumas. With just two races left in the 2025 season — the October 11th wingless event at Barona and the October 25th winged finale at Barona — Peter Benker holds a 118-point advantage over his son Cody in the championship chase. Landon Dalton sits third in the standings, while Deejay Dumas and Warner round out the top five. September 13 Barona Speedway Results Heat #1: 1. Shane Sexton, 2. Tyler Warner, 3. Deejay Dumas, 4. Parker Dumas, 5. Landon Dalton Heat #2: 1. Peter Benker, 2. Cody Benker, 3. Ryan Dumas, 4. Brent Horn, 5. Kelly Weitzel Main Event - 20 Laps (With Starting Positions 1. Ryan Dumas, San Diego, CA (2nd) 2. Tyler Warner, Alpine, CA (1st) 3. Peter Benker, Alpine, CA (3rd) 4. Deejay Dumas, El Cajon, CA (6th) 5. Brent Horn, El Cajon, CA (8th) 6. Cody Benker, Alpine, CA (5th) 7. Kelly Weitzel, El Cajon, CA (10th) 8. Landon Dalton, San Diego, CA (9th) 9. Parker Dumas, San Diego, CA (7th) 10. Shane Sexton, Warner Springs, CA (4th) SoCal Lightning Sprint Cars Series Points 1. Peter Benker … 1094 2. Cody Benker … 976 3. Landon Dalton … 961 4. Deejay Dumas … 916 5. Tyler Werner … … 899 6. Shane Sexton … 892 7. Ryan Dumas … 790 8. Kelly Weitzel … 770 9. Jason Arnolde … 752 10. Parker Dumas … 704 Official SCLS shirts and caps are now available for purchase at the track or online via the SCLS website or their Facebook page. The SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for participating in the inaugural season. AG Sandcars, Triple X Race Cars, American Racer Tires, Outhouse Coffee, and Cakes By Kim/Betty Crocker's Pit Stop. If you or your company would like to be a marketing partner with SCLS, contact Dustin Dumas at (619) 992-8308 or info@socallightningsprints.com. SCLS President Dustin Dumas is also the proprietor of AG Sandcars. He sells and builds lightning sprints and is a supplier of Triple X Cars, American Racer Tires, and racing components. Anyone interested in racing lightning sprints can contact him at (619) 992-8308 or mailto:info@socallightningsprints.com. 2025 SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule and Winners 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway (Winged) - Parker Dumas 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway (Winged) - Parker Dumas 4/26/25 Barona Speedway (Winged) - Rained Out 5/10/25 Barona Speedway (Non Wing) - Jeff Dyer 6/7/25 Barona Speedway (Winged) - Shane Sexton 7/19/25 Barona Speedway (Winged) - Peter Benker 8/1/25 Barona Speedway So Cal Summer Showdown (Winged) - Eric Greco 8/2/25 Barona Speedway So Cal Summer Showdown (Winged) - Jeff Dyer 8/16/25 Barona Speedway (Non Wing) - Ryan Dumas 9/13/25 Barona Speedway (Winged) - Ryan Dumas 10/11/25 Barona Speedway (Non Wing) 10/25/25 Barona Speedway (Winged) SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series Champions 2024 Ryan Dumas This release was produced by Scott Daloisio mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com or call (909) 226-7768.
- Arenz tallies 2025 victory No. 3 at 141
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 17, 2025 - Although it may not be his home track, 141 Speedway is the next best thing for Travis Arenz. After earning the signature win of his racing career on June 5 with the Kubota High Limit Racing Series, Arenz backed it up with his first career Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main triumph at the unique third-mile semi-banked egg-shaped clay oval in Francis Creek, Wis., on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor opened the night by qualifying 10th in the 25-car field with a lap of 11.232 seconds. After winning the first eight-lap heat race, Arenz won the first four-lap dash to claim the pole of the 30-lap main event. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion fell to second on the opening lap and trailed race leader Danny Schlafer until using a low move to seize the top spot on lap 17. Arenz, who claimed the 2016 Northern Sport Mod title at 141 Speedway, would not be denied the rest of the way en route to his second IRA A-main victory of the 2025 season, third overall main event triumph of the current campaign, third career IRA A-main win, and 74th overall A-main victory in 17 seasons of competition. He opened the doubleheader weekend by qualifying 12th in the 29-car field at Wilmot Raceway on Friday, Sept. 12. After finishing third in the third heat race, Arenz advanced from the 11th starting spot to claim a fourth place showing in the 30-lap main event. "I ran our backup car this weekend," Arenz said. "This car tends to react to changes differently than my other chassis do, so we made what he had work. The car was not very good at Wilmot early in the night. However, it got better, and we had a respectable fourth place finish. We weren't as competitive as we should have been, but I knew finishing was important. "At 141, the car was decent in the heat race and dash, but again I had to make it work," he said. "The car was much better in the feature. After making a few adjustments, I was able to move around the track as I needed to earn another victory at 141." Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team are set to enter the 47th annual Jackson Nationals at the four-tenths-mile semi-banked Jackson Motorplex dirt oval in Jackson, Minn., on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. The 410 Sprint Car portion of the event is co-sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association, Northern Outlaw Sprint Association, and Midwest Sprint Touring Series. RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars are also on the card both nights. Racing program on Friday, Sept. 19 features the Tweeter Memorial presented by Joel Pingeon Trucking for $5,000 to win and $500 to start. The Bank Midwest Jackson Nationals presented by Wyffels Hybrids will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, for $12,000 to win and $1,200 to start. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. both nights. All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. The 2025 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services, Pfeffer Trucking, Carbliss, Oostburg State Bank, PalletWorks LLC, Jensen Sales and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Amy Bruechert Realty, Lake Auto Glass, Fastenal, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Arenz Auto Detailing and Duehring's Tax Service. Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service Locally owned and operated with several locations in and around the lakeshore area, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service features a dedicated and compassionate staff committed to offering a variety of funeral options, which will allow families to create a personal and meaningful experience of remembering and saying goodbye at an affordable price. Whether planning a traditional funeral service or a memorial service with cremation, the staff at Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service will be there every step of the way to assist with the arrangements, while paying close attention to each detail. In addition, Faithful Friends Pet Cremation Services treats the loss of a pet with dignity and compassion. When it is time to navigate through difficult times of loss, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service will be there to care for the entire family. For more information, contact Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes by phone at 920-682-0118, by email at info@lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com, or by visiting https://www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Upcoming Schedule Friday, September 19 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410) Saturday, September 20 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410) Saturday, September 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Statistics Total Events - 23 IRA Events - 20 World of Outlaws Events - 2 High Limit Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 3 Podium Finishes - 5 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 9 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 14 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 16 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 18 Heat Race Victories - 6 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 12 Dash Victories - 3 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1
- Cal Lane Memorial Next for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (Oswego, NY) | With just two more points events on the 2025 Empire Super Sprints schedule, the tour will head to the Outlaw Speedway on Friday. The annual 'Outlaw Fall Nationals' will again honor the late Cal Lane, and pay $4,220 to the A-Main winner on Friday night. Originally scheduled as part of the 'Outlaw Spring Nationals' which fell victim to Mother Nature, the Cal Lane Memorial will now be run as the second trip of 2025 for the tour to the Yates County oval. When the tour visited back in July, Davie Franek was victorious over Dalton Rombough and Dylan Swiernik. Three time and defending champion Jordan Poirier remains at the top of the standings with a 179 point lead Dylan Swiernik in second place. Davie Franek sits in third, 159 points behind Swiernik, while Jason Barney is just fourteen points behind Franek in fourth. Shawn Donath completes the top five in the standings. Poirier has again been a model of consistency, finishing in the top ten 20 times through 21 events thus far, and second place Swiernik is not far behind with 18 top ten finishes. Pit and grandstand gates are set to open at 5pm on Friday, with pit admission set at $47 and general admission $25. Hot laps will take the track at 6:50pm, while the first heat race is set to take the green at 7:30pm. A full nightly schedule can be found on both Outlaw Speedway and the Empire Super Sprints social media pages. If you are unable to attend, live streaming is available on www.thecushion.com. For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints). The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, Hoosier Racing Tire, Cobra Motorhomes & Trailers, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Elab Smokers Boutique, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Lacaillade Masonry, Inc., Wilwood Disc Brakes, FX Caprara, Lanes Yamaha, Ashley Lynn Winery, Slade Precision Shocks, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Bicknell Racing Products, and DirtTrackDigest.com. The ESS Road Ahead: Friday, September 19 - Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,220 to Win Cal Lane Memorial) Friday, October 3 - Fulton Speedway - Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win Outlaw 200 Weekend) Friday, October 17 - Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win)
- The Craziest Show on Dirt, LKQ Pick Your Part Night of Destruction, Returns to Perris Auto Speedway This Saturday
Perris, California — September 16, 2025 — After what many fans are calling the wildest LKQ Pick Your Part Night of Destruction ever three weeks ago, the crash-'em-up, tear-'em-up, rip-'em-up madness returns to Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday night, September 20th. The evening of family fun will feature Figure 8 racing, a Figure 8 Trailer race, Mini Stocks on the road course, Democross, and of course, the ever-popular Double Deckers. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the first crash will take place at approximately at 7:02. "It was hard to believe what we were seeing at the last Night of Destruction," promoter Don Kazarian said. "It was so wild you didn't know where to look, because crashes were happening all over the track at the same time." The wildest moment of the night came in the Democross Main Event. As the checkered flag flew, Alex Kiss of Riverside—driving his Dale Earnhardt Jr. tribute SUV—ended up perched on top of a boat, which was sitting on top of a giant tractor tire right at the start/finish line. The packed crowd roared as Kiss climbed out and celebrated by dancing on top of his #8 machine. "When you come to Night of Destruction, you know you're going to see crazy things," Kazarian added. "But an SUV on top of a boat that was on top of a tire? That was unbelievable. And just when you think these drivers can't top what you've seen, they go out and do it. I don't know how, but I'm sure they'll top it again. Maybe this Saturday." With three events left in the 2025 season, championship battles are heating up. The tightest point races are in Demo Cross and Mini Stocks. In Demo Cross, Corona's Brett Wayland holds a slim nine-point lead over two-time defending champion Trebor Stephens of San Jacinto. That's the same margin Lake Elsinore's Steven Green Sr., the defending Mini Stock champion, has over his son, Steven Green Jr. In the other divisions, Beaumont's Jesse Gordon, a three-time Figure 8 champion, leads four-time champ Earl Cox of Norco by 18 points. In Figure 8 Trailer competition, Lane Hoffarth of San Jacinto has a 33-point cushion over his son Kyle. In the Double Deckers, Lonnie and Cale Skillman, piloting the "Bug Ya' Later," are aiming for their second straight title, with an 18-point lead over "Ghost Busters" drivers John Flowers and Kevin Sauceda. In the overall Iron Man standings—combining points from all classes—Orange's Rob Multhaupt has a commanding 168-point lead over Lane Hoffarth. Kyle Hoffarth sits third, followed by Riverside's Austin Kinnane and Gordon. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the expanded on-track autograph, photo, and candy giveaway session with all drivers and cars from 5:15-6:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults (13 & up) $25. Kids (6-12) $10. Children 5 and under are free. Parking on the fairgrounds is $20 (card only). Advance tickets are available at tix.com, but plenty of walk-up tickets will also be available at the gate. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California. On-site camping is available for $25 per night beginning at noon on Fridays. Perris Auto Speedway 2025 Schedule September 20th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS September 27th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS, WRA VINTAGE RACING October 18th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS October 25th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION, DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS November 1st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET and FACTORY STOCKS November 8th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, "JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT" PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - Showtime 6:30) November 22nd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION, DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track's social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com. The PAS would like to thank all of its 2025 marketing partners. Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/ Chick-Fil-A Perris - Hwy 215 & Nuevo Road Location | Chick-fil-A Chris's Hauling Ed Pink Racing Engines - edpink.com Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/ Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/ Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/ LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/ Marjon RV's - https://marjonrvs.com/ Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/ Perris Valley Auto Center - https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/ Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/ Rapid Tire and Automotive - https://rapidtireauto.com/ Rapid Wraps - https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/ Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/ Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/ Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/ Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/ Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/ Weathertight Roofing - https://weathertightroofing.com/ Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/ For information on 2025 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134. Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/ Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/ The PAS has a segment on Dave Stall's Racer Radio Show every Sunday afternoon. The show airs from 3:00-5:00 p.m. PST and The PAS segment comes on at 3:30. Fans can listen live online at kcbq.com or 1170 AM on the radio if they are in the San Diego area. Replays are available at http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/radioshow.html. mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
- SPEEDWAY SEASON IS BACK
This Saturday night (September 20) the gates will open to a new season with the opening event of the 2025/26 South Australian Speedway season at the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway. The dirt is set to fly with a full field of Wingless Sprints the feature event along with Street Stocks, Modified Sedans, Formula 500's and Junior Sedans. A small field of Sprintcars is also expected to conduct a series of hot laps in preparation for their season opener in a few weeks. Despite an early start to the season the Wingless Sprint event has attracted a field of 34 drivers from across the State and Victoria. The entry list includes some of the best competitors in the country including dual Australian Champion Joel Chadwick, who will drive the Andrew and Lyn May owned #47, Rylan Furler, Tailem Bend's Sam Martin, regular Speedcar and Sprintcar racer Robert Heard, Mason Merritt, Kaitlin Vickers, Bordertown's James Rodda, Kadina's Tate Cowie, and Michael Spoljaric. Victoria will also be well represented with Hamilton racer Aaron Kennett making his regular early season trek to Murray Bridge along with Mildura residents Jordon Bolitho and Diesel Fallon. One encouraging sign for the Wingless Sprint class is the number of newcomers who will take to the track for the first time, with seven drivers expected to take to the 360-metre clay way for the first time. The format for the Wingless Sprints will see two rounds of heats along with a B-main and a 25-lap finale. The Formula 500's are set to rocket their way around the Murray Bridge Speedway with former South Australian Champion Jack Bell joining fellow Victorian James McDonald in a series of battles against the locals including Harrison Pfitzner, Darren Richter, and rookie Jeff Martin. In the Sedan categories the Street Stock season opener has attracted 14 entries with Track Champion Nigel Reichstein being the one to beat. Over the past few seasons' veteran Carey Weston has always started a new season strong and he will be looking to continue that trend again on Saturday night. Keith Moore, Neville Nitschke, Grant Harris, Phil Watson, Ryan Buchanan, and Curtis Brown will also be drivers to watch out for the overall event victory. The Junior Sedans will see a mix of seasoned drivers and rookies in attendance with Mildura's Ryan Burns, local Henry Brumfield, Brodie Reichstein and Cody Gartner looking to start their seasons in style while a small field of Modified Sedans, headed by Terry Brown, Darren McCarthy and Tony Hardy will battle it out for night 1 honours. Event Details: OPENING NIGHT Saturday, September 20 Wingless Sprints, Street Stocks, Modified Sedans, Junior Sedans, Formula 500s Starting Times: Pit Sign in open 1pm Gates open 4.30pm Engine starts 5.15pm Racing at 5.25pm Tickets: www.speedwaytickets.com.au
- Pokorski looks west to Jackson Nationals
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 16, 2025 - After completing an unremarkable weekend with Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway and Wilmot Raceway, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team plans to head west to Minnesota for the prestigious two-night Jackson Nationals. Last weekend's IRA doubleheader saw Pokorski qualify 16th in the 29-car field at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Friday, Sept. 12, and 15th among 25 entries at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., on Saturday, Sept. 13. Due to mechanical issues, he did not complete a race on either night. "We had electrical issues which held us back," Pokorski said. "Our plan for this weekend is to go to Jackson and race both nights." Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team are set to enter the 47th annual Jackson Nationals at the four-tenths-mile semi-banked Jackson Motorplex dirt oval in Jackson, Minn., on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. The 410 Sprint Car portion of the event is co-sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association, Northern Outlaw Sprint Association, and Midwest Sprint Touring Series. RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars are also on the card both nights. Racing program on Friday, Sept. 19 features the Tweeter Memorial presented by Joel Pingeon Trucking for $5,000 to win and $500 to start. The Bank Midwest Jackson Nationals presented by Wyffels Hybrids will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, for $12,000 to win and $1,200 to start. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Check out the Pokorski Motorsports Facebook page for schedule updates. All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events are available to view via live stream on floracing.com. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team 2025 sponsorship partners are Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, GR8, Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend, Petersen Septic Systems, Professional Plating, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Goeden Auto Body, Ace Hardware of Kiel and Sheboygan Falls, Novak's Service Center, Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie and Pedal Down Promotions. For schedule updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com. . Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase - Goeden Auto Body Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to have Goeden Auto Body as a returning sponsor for the 2025 racing season. Located at 2417 Highway 28 East in Kewaskum, Wis., Goeden Auto Body has been in business since 1971. In 2015, David "Dusty" Goeden took over ownership of the family-owned business. Goeden Auto Body specializes in quality, top-notch auto body repair, with a focus on collision work. Goeden also offers classic vehicle restoration and rust repair. In addition, it will work with all insurance companies. Goeden Auto Body uses PPG paints and clear coats, offers towing services, and a locked fenced storage area. Continuing the Goeden Auto Body tradition, free loaner cars are also available. "At Goeden Auto Body, we were born to perform," Dave "Dusty" Goeden, Goeden Auto Body owner said. "With over 50 years of doing business and our racing involvement on and off the track, we know how to treat our customers like winners. With every job, we push ourselves to improve our performance and deliver a winning product. We work with all insurance companies, provide free computerized estimates, and loaner vehicles while we repair your vehicle. Give us a call when you need a tow or some auto body work. Remember, you, not your insurance company, have the right to choose where to take your vehicle for repairs." For more information on Goeden Auto Body, call 262-334-2759 or e-mail goedenauto@gmail.com or visit https://goedenauto.com. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase - Akright Auto Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Akright Auto has been a reliable source for auto parts since 1940. With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services. In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services and a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases. Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com, or visit www.akrightauto.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team 2025 Remaining Schedule Friday, September 19 - Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410) Saturday, September 20 - Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410) Saturday, September 27 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410) *** Confirmed schedule updates will be posted on the Pokorski Motorsports Facebook page *** Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 410 Sprint Car 2025 Statistics Total Events - 18 Interstate Racing Association Events - 18 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 5 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 8 B-Main Victories - 1 Heat Race Victories - 1 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Dash Appearances - 1 Dash Victories - 0 Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 360 Sprint Car Statistics Total Events - 6 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events - 6 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events - 6 A-Main Victories - 1 Podium Finishes - 4 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 4 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 5 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6 B-Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 2 Paul Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 410 Sprint Car 2025 Statistics Total Events - 1 Interstate Racing Association Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0
- Petaluma Speedway Adobe Cup welcomes SCCT this Saturday
Petaluma, CA…With the season winding down the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is prepared to sanction the $5,000-to-win "Adobe Cup" at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 20th. The evening of family fun at the 14th annual Adobe Cup marks the final appearance of the season for SCCT at Sonoma County's longest running entertainment venue. Following this Saturday's outing the Sprint Car Challenge Tour will have just two events remaining in 2025. Adding to the excitement at the event will be the annual Bob McCoy Super Stock Memorial, along with the BCRA-WMR Midget Super Series. The familiar Petaluma 3/8-mile oval routinely produces thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing, as lapped traffic can create some of the most frenetic competition of any venue on tour. Please note the facility features an earlier start time, with the Pit Meeting at 3:45pm and cars on track around 4. "We look forward to having the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as part of the 14th annual Adobe Cup this weekend," said Petaluma Promoter Rick Faeth. "Petaluma Speedway doesn't hold as many Winged Sprint Car shows nowadays, but the fans have certainly flocked to the track when we have. The Bob McCoy Memorial has also become a big stock car race, and the Midget Super Series has been successful this season, so we think this will be a superb program for everyone to attend." This Saturday's 14th annual Adobe Cup marks the first event for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour since finishing WST Speedweek in July. Sacramento's Austin Wood goes into Petaluma sitting atop the standings, as he looks to become the youngest SCCT champion in its history. Wood hopes to secure his first win of the season at the Adobe Cup. Yuba City's Seth Standley has moved to second in the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings following Speedweek. Standley finds himself 46 points back of Wood and will be gunning for a solid night at the Adobe Cup to help close the gap. Cole Schroeder has also been a common sight this year and has positioned himself third in the points with three shows remaining. The Bozeman, Montana driver stands 50 markers out of the top spot heading into the $5,000-to-win Adobe Cup. Western Sprint Tour Speedweek champion Max Mittry of Redding and Marysville's Dawson Hammes complete the top five in the Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings with three rounds left. The remainder of the top 10 in SCCT points is filled out by Santa Rosa's Tyler Cato, Brentwood's Adrianna Demartini, Elk Grove's Bubba Decaires, Marysville's Carson Hammes and El Cajon's Braden Chiaramonte. Multi-time Adobe Cup winner Andy Forsberg will be one of the favorites in the field on Saturday. The two-time SCCT champ ran second to first time Sprint Car Challenge Tour winner Chance Grasty during the visit in June. Tickets and Details: Grandstand seating is general admission this Saturday September 20th at Petaluma Speedway. Adult tickets cost $25; while seniors 65 and older, juniors ages 12-16 and military are $22. Kids 6-11 cost $10 and those five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day or ahead of time via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1869/tickets/1442100 The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 3:45pm with cars on track at 4. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying and racing will follow. The Petaluma Speedway is located in the southern part of the wine country at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, California. More info on the track can be found at http://www.petaluma-speedway.com For those who can't make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is managed by Russell Motorsports Inc., which also runs the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com - Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360. …… Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events Saturday September 20: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 14th annual Adobe Cup) Saturday October 4: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up with NARC) Friday October 31: Stockton Dirt Track (42nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson Opener)
- Abreu Caps Off Banner Day with High Limit Victory at Lawrenceburg
Rico Abreu capped off a day that was highlighted by the major announcement of going to drive for Tony Stewart Racing for 2026 with the High Limit Racing tour by winning the feature event Thursday night at Lawrenceburg Speedway.
- Rico Abreu Teams with Tony Stewart Racing High Limit Racing Effort for 2026
Rico Abreu and Tony Stewart Racing announced Wednesday that Abreu would take over driving duties for the team during the 2026 season.
- SPEEDWAY SEASON IS BACK
This Saturday night (September 20) the gates will open to a new season with the opening event of the 2025/26 South Australian Speedway season at the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway.
- Petaluma Speedway Adobe Cup welcomes SCCT this Saturday
.With the season winding down the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is prepared to sanction the $5,000-to-win "Adobe Cup" at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 20th.
- WMR-BCRA CALIFORNIA SUPER SERIES RACES INTO PETALUMA FOR 14TH ADOBE CUP
The inaugural season of the Western Midget Racing / Bay Cities Racing Association California Super Series races into round five on Saturday night as part of the busy 14th Annual Adobe Cup at Petaluma Speedway.
- Western Swing Concludes with Thunderbowl’s Dennis Roth Classic
The time has come to salute one of Sprint Car racing’s most committed car owners. The Greatest Show on Dirt is heading to Tulare, CA’s Thunderbowl Raceway for the fourth running of the Dennis Roth Classic on Sept. 19-20.
- Paducah, Big Money at I-55 Continues Fall ASCS Calendar
With only eight races remaining in the chase for the Emmett Hahn Trophy, the American Sprint Car Series heads for Paducah International Raceway and I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park this weekend with a chance for another big payday on the line.
- Dover Rallies From Ninth to Capture MSTS Event at Clay County Fair Speedway
Jack Dover earned his first career win at Clay County Fair Speedway last Friday in impressive fashion.
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