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- Finale to Premier Chevy Dealers NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Rained Out!
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 13, 2026) – Saturday’s finale to the Premier Chevy Dealers NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws rained out after completion of the first heat. Austin McCarl and Brenham Crouch
- Andy Forsberg snags 10 career SCCT victory on Saturday at Petaluma Speedway
Veteran Andy Forsberg has always enjoyed going to Petaluma Speedway over the years. On Saturday night the Auburn driver took command on lap seven and was never seriously challenged afterwards, on way to his 10th career Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour triumph.
- Sabo Breaks Through for First All Star Win on Speedweek Night Two
Zeth Sabo won his first NAPA Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline feature on Saturday during night two of the 44th Annual Overwatch Precision Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Kistler Engines & Racing Parts at Sharon Speedway.
- Williams Grove Cancels June 12
Mechanicsburg -Predicted severe weather threats through the day and evening coupled with a Heat Advisory in effect has caused Williams Grove Speedway to make the difficult decision to cancel the June 12 racing program. The safety of fans, competitors, staff and officials and other personnel involved with the Kids Night and Fan Appreciation event remains the oval's top priority. The decision was made late Thursday in consideration of all effected. Mamma's Pizza Fan Appreciation & Kids Night activities and giveaways have been rescheduled for Friday night, July 17 with the entire racing program being presented by Flostate Sim Racing. Williams Grove Speedway will return to action next Friday, June 19 when it welcomes the return of the AMSOIL National USAC Sprint Cars for the Eastern Storm Tour to the track. The Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars will also be in action with USAC time trials slated for 7:30. Keep up to date on all the latest speedway news and information by visiting the oval's official website at www.williamsgrove.com or by visiting the oval on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or Instagram. RacingJunk.com is the Official Classifieds for Williams Grove Speedway.
- ALL STARS HEAD TO SHARON SATURDAY FOR 44TH ANNUAL OHIO SPRINT SPEEDWEEK; UMP MODS ALSO IN ACTION
(Hartford, OH)…The 44th annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek is set to make a stop at Sharon Speedway this Saturday night (June 13). The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will race for $7,500 to-win and will be joined by the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. It's Barris Supply and A&MP Electric Night. Warm-ups are slated for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing. The Willy's World Kids Club presented by Millcraft Barns will include games and sensory friendly crafts and will open when the general admission gates open at 4 p.m. Sprint Car racers, Ricky Peterson and Jeremy Weaver, will be the drivers of the week that will be signing autographs and participating in the Kids Club activities. Sharon Speedway is a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Friend Venue; information is available at the Kids Club site behind the main grandstand building. Saturday's Ohio Speedweek event will mark the first appearance by the All Stars at Sharon in nearly three years since the "Lou Blaney Memorial" on July 8, 2023. Ohio Speedweek will feature eight nights of racing at eight different tracks over nine days with Sharon being stop number two on the grueling swing through the Buckeye State. A $13,555 points fund paying the top 10 in points is on the line with $5,000 to the champion. After a five-year absence, Ohio Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 as hall of famer Tim Shaffer was victorious. In 2011, it was hometown favorite Dale Blaney winning the Sharon leg of Speedweek over a 45-car field. In 2012, in a stunning turn of events, local racer Brandon Matus came out victorious for his first career win with both the All Stars and at Sharon as 43 cars were on hand. The 2013 and 2014 events fell victim to Mother Nature. In 2015, Dale Blaney won his second Speedweek race in three events at Sharon. Bryan Clauson topped a 51-car field in 2016 winning his first career All Star race before tragically losing his life in a racing accident later in the summer. In 2017, Kyle Larson scored a popular win over a big field of 48 cars. Larson's bid for two straight Sharon Speedweek wins failed when Christopher Bell made a late race pass to win in 2018 with 48 cars on hand. The 2019 Speedweek show was rained. In 2020, the "Lou Blaney Memorial" and Justin Snyder's "Salute to the Troops" events fell under Speedweek due to the COVID-19 pandemic as Cale Conley and Larson were victorious. Danny Dietrich won his first career Sharon race in 2021 topping a huge 53-car field. NASCAR Cup racer, Christopher Bell, won his second Sharon Speedweek race in 2022. The 2023 event was rained out. Dietrich won another Sharon Speedweek event in 2024, this one under the FAST banner, beating a 55-car field- the biggest since Speedweek became a regular stop once again in 2010. The 2025 event was rained out. Speedweek always brings a diverse field of competitors from all over the Northeast and Midwest, Australia, Canada, and beyond. Kalib Henry currently leads the All Stars points over Cale Thomas. Central Pa's Danny Dietrich is looking to win another Sharon Speedweek race on Saturday. The average car count since Speedweek returned to Sharon in 2010 is 46 cars per event! Sharon has completed just one "410" Sprint Car event during the rain-plagued 2026 season. Logan Wagner scored the win during the Western PA Speedweek event on May 30 in his first ever start at the track as he topped a 40-car field for the $5,500 victory. Local racers Carl Bowser and Brandon Matus reached the frontstretch podium in second and third respectively. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Mods are slated for what will be their second of 11 visits during 2026 on Saturday night. Special thanks to A&MP Electric, Holbrook Sewer & Excavating, and Wedge Motorsports for their support of the UMP Modified division. Saturday's event will pay $1,000 to-win, $100 to-start and is also part of the Local's Cup program. This past Saturday saw Eric Wilson capture his first UMP Mod win at Sharon adding to his five prior victories that occurred in the RUSH Late Model and Econo Mod divisions. It was a meaningful $1,000 victory for Wilson, which came in the Tessean #10, as he dedicated the victory to the late Tubby Tessean, who passed away during the winter. Wilson edged out Ty Rhoades and Coleton Longwell that featured a three-car battle for much of the event. Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award to the UMP Mods. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finished highest in the feature. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2026 season, please bring the registration form completed with you: https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1006835 Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth. Pit passes will go on sale at 3 p.m. and general admission tickets will go on sale at 4 p.m. Warmups for the All Stars is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing. Reserved and general admission tickets for those 14 and over is $25. Patio seats are sold out. Children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $40. Tickets will be available at the gates on race day. A camping permit is $25 and must be reserved through the following link: www.simpletix.com/e/rv-trailer-tent-camping-tickets-252429. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted. A four-division "Steel Valley Thunder" program will take place next Saturday night (June 20) featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Mods presented by A&MP Electric, Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprint Car, Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods, and the Gibson Insurance Agency Crown Vics. It's Scout Night with FREE general admission for all scouts in uniform. It's also $1 Hot Dog Night. Hovis Auto & Truck Supply and Wedge Motorsports Night. Race time is 7 p.m. Sharon Speedway is owned by Dave Blaney, Ryan Blaney, and Will Thomas III and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. 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- Hartmann wraps High Limit-Outlaws week, sights in Seymour-Shawano
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 10, 2026 - Following a four-race stretch against the best in the business with High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are set to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association action this weekend at Outagamie Speedway and Shawano Speedway. Hartmann qualified 13th in Group A among 32 cars on hand with the High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wis. on Wednesday, June 3 with a time of 13.731 seconds. The Plymouth, Wis. competitor placed seventh in heat race number one before concluding his night with a fifth-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown to miss out on an A-main berth by one spot. One night later at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Thursday, June 4, Hartmann qualified 20th among the 29 cars on hand with a time of 13.770 seconds. After racking up a seventh-place showing in the second heat race and third-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown, Hartmann fired off from the 21st starting position in the 30-lap headliner. After completing seven laps of the main event, Hartmann pulled off and was credited with a 23rd-place finish. The team came home to compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 6. Hartmann qualified 30th among the 33 cars on hand before finishing eighth in heat two and wrapping up the night with an eighth-place showing in the Last Chance Showdown. Hartmann capped the four-race week with a trip to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. with the World of Outlaws. With 27 cars on hand, the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Most Improved Driver qualified 23rd in 12.146 seconds and placed eighth in the second heat race. After launching from 23rd in the 40-lap A main, Hartmann had advanced to 18th before pulling off the track on lap 5. He was credited with a 22nd place finish. "It was a fun week for sure," Hartmann said. "We didn't get results we were shooting for but learned a lot. I'm excited to get back in the seat this weekend for two nights of racing." Hartmann is set to compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association this Friday, June 12 at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. On Saturday, June 13, Hartmann is set to head to Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis. with the IRA. For those unable to make it to the track, Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing.com. 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels. Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team's website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Shufflebotham Tree Service Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding and snow removal with fully insured service and free estimates. Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal, or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as "Every Race Fan's Realtor," has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin. Kristine's passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community. Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates! You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.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. . Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Upcoming Schedule Friday, June 12 - Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 13 - Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 9 IRA Events - 4 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 2 High Limit Events - 2 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 3 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 3 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1
- Arenz aligns with Outlaws at PlymouthArenz aligns with Outlaws at Plymouth
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 10, 2026 - Travis Arenz entered uncharted territory with his 25T 410 Sprint Car Saturday, June 6, qualifying for his first-career NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A main in front of a record crowd at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor started the evening off strong as he qualified 10th overall in the stout 33-car field with a lap of 11.567 seconds. After dropping from the third starting spot to finish sixth in heat race number two, the two-time Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champ finished fourth in the Last Chance Showdown to gain a berth in the 35-lap World of Outlaws main event for the first time in his 19-season career. After rolling off 24th, Arenz's night came to an early end after contacting an infield tire and flipping in turn two to end with a 24th-place showing. "We qualified well with World of Outlaws," Arenz said. "I've been working on being more consistent with qualifying, and I've been pretty happy with the results. Unfortunately, I didn't keep up with the car and track well enough later on in the night, and I made way too many mistakes in the heat and feature. "There was a decent amount of damage from the accident, but we will get it back together for both Outagamie County and Shawano this coming weekend," he said. Arenz is scheduled to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association action this Friday, June 12, at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. On Saturday, June 13, the IRA is set to head to Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis. The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, PalletWorks, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth's Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service. All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - PalletWorks LLC Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have PalletWorks LLC on board as a sponsorship partner for the team's 2026 campaign. Located at N5826 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., PalletWorks LLC is a wood container and pallet manufacturing company, specializing in packing and crating materials. To contact PalletWorks LLC, call 920-467-2600. 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 2026 Upcoming Schedule Friday, June 12 - Outagamie County Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 13 - Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 8 IRA Events - 6 World of Outlaws Events - 1 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit Events - 0 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 5 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 6 Heat Race Victories - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 6 Dash Victories - 1 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
- Bobby Pierce brings Dirt Late Model Dream momentum to West Virginia Motor Speedway for RACEFEST
Bobby Pierce arrived at West Virginia Motor Speedway on Friday with another major victory checked off his list. Pierce, a two-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion, is competing this ...
- Tanner Holmes wins first High Limit feature at Shelby County
Harlan, IA (June 11,2026)- The Shelby County Speedway 1/3-mile oval played host to the High Limit Series. A good crowd was assembled and the track was well prepared. It was the first time in two years that 410 sprint cars had run on the western Iowa oval.
- GRANT GRABS LINCOLN PARK FOR FIRST USAC INDIANA MIDGET WEEK WIN SINCE 2019
Seven years after capturing his one and only USAC Indiana Midget Week triumph to date, Justin Grant returned to victory lane with the series on Thursday night at Putnamville, Indiana’s Lincoln Park Speedway.
- ALL STARS HEAD TO SHARON SATURDAY FOR 44TH ANNUAL OHIO SPRINT SPEEDWEEK; UMP MODS ALSO IN ACTION
The 44th annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek is set to make a stop at Sharon Speedway this Saturday night (June 13). The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will race for $7,500 to-win and will be joined by the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric. It’s Barris Supply and A&MP Electric Night. Warm-ups are slated for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.
- Dirt Cup Debuts To Strong Reception, Morans Already Eye Bigger Future
Packed grandstands, driver support and a $230,750 purse highlighted the inaugural Shale Crescent Dirt Cup at Muskingum County Speedway.
- Lucrative Stretch Awaits the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
Paydays are about to be on the rise for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The Summer of Money is on the horizon. What was the Month of Money has blossomed into a three-month stretch filled by pocket-stuffing races. Bank accounts will be booming as the best Sprint Car drivers in the world battle for life-changing cash.
- SHARK TALE! SARFF SNAGS FIRST CAREER USAC MIDGET WIN AT PARAGON
Throughout his brief but highly successful USAC Indiana Midget Week career, Karter Sarff has displayed a tremendous knack for qualifying. On Wednesday night during round two of IMW at Paragon Speedway, the Mason City, Illinois native successfully translated his time trial prowess into his first career USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship feature victory.
- Top-3 recap | 2026 Shale Crescent Dirt Cup at Muskingum County Speedway
Top-3 Recap after Wednesday's inaugural Shale Crescent Dirt Cup at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio.
- Highlights | 2026 Shale Crescent Dirt Cup at Muskingum County Speedway
The Shale Crescent Dirt Cup brings a Ryder Cup-style battle to Muskingum County Speedway, pitting Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standouts against the best from the World of Outlaws.
- 2026 Lucas Oil vs. Outlaws Dirt Cup results at Muskingum County Speedway
Results from Wednesday's inaugural Shale Crescent Dirt Cup at Muskingum County Speedway, clashing top Lucas Oil Late Model and World of Outlaws drivers.
- Landon Crawley is making his mark on the dirt track
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- At the age of 18, Landon Crawley has made his way around the country racing dirt track sprint cars. Born in January 2008, in Benton, Arkansas, Crawley began his racing journey at a ...
- Big Diamond Speedway Presents All Four Track Classes Plus Burnout Contest This Friday, June 12
(Minersville, PA 6-7-26) Big Diamond Speedway has enjoyed an outstanding season so far, marked by exciting on-track action, enthusiastic fan support, and a remarkable streak of nine consecutive race nights to open the year without a single weather cancellation which is the third longest streak in track history. And the popular 3/8th mile Schuylkill County dirt oval will be looking for more of the same this coming Friday evening, June 12 on Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair Service Night. On the night's docket will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, Red White and Blue Autos Inc Roadrunners and the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman plus a special intermission event, a $500-to-win Burnout Contest. Coming off a dramatic last-to-first place victory, Louden Reimert heads into Friday's action as the current 358 Modified points leader. It was his second straight win on the season and division-leading eighth top five in nine 2026 starts. The top five in points are made up of Mike Lisowski, Tim Buckwalter, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach. Also tallying a second win on the year last week was 602 Crate Sportsman point leader Ryan Graver. Graver is the first driver to repeat with the division this season and comes into this week's action holding steady in the standings over Mike Schneck Jr., Zach Steffey, Brennan Chapman and Dakota Kohler. With his 41st division victory last Friday, Alex Schoffstall continues to raise the standard in the Roadrunners as the division's all-time feature wins leader. As impressive as that milestone is, he still faces a deep and talented field each week that keeps him under constant pressure and gives fans the close, exciting racing they have come to expect. The Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman will be back at it. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Devin Whitmoyer and most recently Zach Moyer scored their career first wins this year and chances are very good to see a few others add their names to the growing list of Rookie Sportsman race winners. Anyone interested in participating in the Burn-out Contest is asked to register your name, address and vehicle information to dlmo@ptd.net. Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair Service Night is a reputable auto repair shop located in Minersville, known for its exceptional service in transmission repairs. Customers frequently praise the fast turnaround times and affordable pricing, along with the high-quality workmanship provided by Mike Foran and his team. The shop has built a strong reputation through positive local recommendations, ensuring trustworthiness and reliability in handling vehicle issues. They are located at 1 N. 6th Street, Minersville. Check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Forans-Transmission-Auto-Repair-100068679372502/ Pit gates will open on Friday at 5:00 pm with grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps start at 7:00 pm followed by racing. Pit admission is $35 for Big Diamond Speedway members and $45 for non-members. Adult general admission is $20, students 10-15 are $10 and kids 9 and under are free. On Thursday, June 18 the Eastern Storm will touchdown at Big Diamond Speedway feature the stars and cars of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship along with the heart pounding BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway
- JOE MARTIN WINS HIS 3RD STRAIGHT SHARON RUSH LATE MODEL TOUR EVENT PRESENTED BY KUHNLE MOTORSPORTS PARK
(Hartford, OH)...After losing the first five programs to begin the 97th anniversary season, Sharon Speedway was able to complete its second consecutive event on Saturday despite a 90% chance of thunderstorms. Celebrating in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Victory Lane for the "Steel Valley Thunder" event were Joe Martin (RUSH Late Model Touring Series presented by Kuhnle Motorsports Park), Eric Wilson (Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Modifieds presented by A&MP Electric), John Mollick (Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprint Cars), Jeremy Double (Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods), and Coleton Longwell (Gibson Insurance Agency Crown Vics). It was Holbrook Sewer & Excavating Night. The event was streamed live on DIRTVision. Saturday night was a storybook ending for Joe Martin. The former RUSH Late Model regular made his first start of 2026 as he returned to one of his favorite tracks- Sharon Speedway. Martin had won the two previous Touring Series events contested at Sharon in 2021 and 2022. On Saturday night, Martin drove a flawless 30 laps as he kept Northeast legend, Dave Hess, Jr., at bay throughout the caution-free event to give car owner Jonathan Stockdale his first career Tour victory, worth $4,000. Even more meaningful was Saturday's event was presented by Kuhnle Motorsports Park, which is owned by the team's primary sponsor, Kuhnle Brothers Trucking, who were celebrating their 60th anniversary of operations. The non-stop race was timed in 9:45.529. "I'm proud of this and can't thank Jonathan (Stockdale) enough for the opportunity," expressed the 41-year-old Punxsutawney, Pa. driver. "I have to thank the Kuhnles as I think they were responsible for getting us back here. Kim Kuhnle is here and they have a suite- I want to thank the family for putting this on and allowing me to race this car once in awhile." "This place is awesome," added Martin. "It doesn't matter what division; you can race the top guardrail, around the tires, and anywhere in between. I love this place- I really do. It was getting dirty up top late. I think there were too many cars running down low and kicking the crumbs up. If I would have stuck with it and guys followed me we could have run up there the entire race. When you look up and see 44 (Hess) on the board and he didn't start right behind me, I figured I better get down. I started getting free at the end and tried to keep from spinning the tires. This car is so good. I show up at the last minute with my helmet and suit and jump in so I can't take much credit for it." Following his dash win, Martin raced into the early lead at the start of the 30-lap feature, while Jeremy Wonderling passed Austin Allen for second. Hess started in fifth and was up to fourth on the opening lap. Hess then drove around Allen for third on lap three, while Martin began to distance himself from the field. Hess ran down Wonderling and drove around the five-time champion off turn four to nip him at the start-finish line for second on lap six. Martin had a full straightaway advantage by the time Hess made his way to second. Lapped traffic came into play on lap 11 and it wasn't until lap 15 when Hess began to chew into Martin's lead cutting the deficit more than half. Martin had to negotiate heavy lapped traffic on lap 22, but continued to maintain his lead. On lap 24, both racers cleared lapped traffic giving Martin clean air for the first time since time since the first 1/3rd of the event. Hess would eat into Martin's lead in the ensuing laps, but Martin had just enough to keep Hess at bay by 0.555 seconds. Martin's seventh career RUSH Tour victory came aboard the Jonathan Stockdale-owned, Kuhnle Brothers Trucking/Penske Shocks/Doc Howard's Distillery/E&S Towing/Slowride Transport/Interstate Towing/Sunnyside Farm Transit/Whitehill Garage/Dasly Supply-sponsored #31. It was also Martin's eighth career win on Sharon's 3/8-mile track. Hess earned $2,000 for his runner-up finish. Wonderling was third to keep him atop the $20,000 to-win points in search of an unprecedented sixth Series title. Christian Schneider started eighth and finished fourth after getting by Kyle Zimmerman on lap 20. Zimmerman, who was aboard a second Jonathan Stockdale/Kuhnle Brothers Trucking entry, was fifth. RUSH Tour rookie, Kurt Stebbins, went 10th to 6th to maintain his RoY points lead. Demetrios Drellos was seventh in his first ever visit to Sharon. Daryl Charlier was eighth. Allen backpedalled to ninth after starting on the outside pole. Jason Knowles completed the top 10. Wonderling set fast time in qualifying with a lap of 17.577 over the 27-car field, which was hampered by the poor forecast. Approximately a dozen teams that posted they were coming failed to make the trip due to the weather. Wonderling, Zimmerman, and Martin won the heat races, while Cory Sines won the last chance B main. Eric Wilson has won in the RUSH Late Models and Econo Mods in the past at Sharon. On Saturday night, Wilson led all 20 caution-free laps of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply feature presented by A&MP Electric along with support from Holbrook Sewer & Excavating and Wedge Motorsports. Wilson had to hold off eighth starting Ty Rhoades for the $1,000 payday. The event was timed in 7:15.532. "I have to dedicate this win to Tubby Tessean (passed away January 19 at the age of 85)," expressed the 29-year-old Vienna, Ohio resident. "When Tubby approached me several years back about driving for him, it was the biggest honor of my life. I grew up hearing about the stories on Tubby and all the great drivers that he had, and I'm glad to add my name to the list with those guys. I have to thank the flagman; he was giving the move over flag to guys. I didn't know we were racing for a million dollars- they didn't make it easy on me, but I'm glad we were able to get it done." Wilson took off in the lead, while Coleton Longwell passed Dennis Lunger, Jr. for second. Rhoades was already up five spots to third on lap three. By lap six, the top three of Wilson, Longwell, and Rhoades distanced themselves from the field. As Wilson continued to lead, Longwell and Rhoades ran side-by-side lap after lap with Longwell on the fence and Rhoades on the bottom. Rhoades edged ahead at the start-finish line on lap 10, but the two continued to race side-by-side until Rhoades broke free. Lapped traffic came into play on lap 15 as Wilson continued to hold on, but as the laps ticked off, Rhoades drew closer and was right on the leader on lap 19. At the checkered flag, it was Wilson over Rhoades by 0.811 seconds in the George Tessean, Jr.-owned, Tub's Automotive/Cornerstone Nurses Practitioners of Ohio/Foundation Health Solutions/Ocala Restaurant Supply/Big Ed's Tire Service/Kromer Kraft Headers/Hover Racing Products/Cizmar Racing Supply-sponsored #10. Rhoades received the $100 Summit Racing Equipment gift card for being the event's hard charger after advancing six spots to runner-up. Longwell was just a little over one-tenth of a second back of Rhoades in third. Vinnie DePizzo was a distant fourth over 10th starting Dustin DeMattia. Lunger dropped to sixth as Jeremy Holbrook, Joel Watson, Zac Etzel and Mason Canter completed the top 10. Heat winners were Watson and Longwell. It might be a new season, but John Mollick's domination of the RUSH Sprint Cars at Sharon continued in the Gibson Insurance Agency-sponsored division's 2026 debut. Mollick started third and slipped under leader Zach Morrow on lap two and never looked back. Mollick won all five of his 2025 appearances and has now won 9 of his last 10 starts at Sharon dating back to 2024 after never winning at the track in the class in more than five years of trying! "I was just rolling around trying to be conservative with it and hit my marks," explained the 55-year-old Toronto, Ohio veteran. "I have to thank the crowd for coming out. I know it was 50-50 with the weather and am just glad to see the crowd as good it was tonight. Scott Clever owns the car and I'm just the lucky guy to drive it." After the event's only caution for Bill Cunningham with four laps scored, Mollick set sail over the final 16 laps and took the checkered flag first by a commanding 5.672 seconds in the Scott Clever-owned, Rae Lynn Enterprise/Spring Church Car Wash/Willy's RS Wash & Shine/JET Racing Engines/RV Coleman Trucking/Niki's Quick Six/McFadden Machine-sponsored #4J. It was Mollick's 32nd career RUSH Sprint Car win overall. After dropping to third, Morrow drove around Grayson Bayle on lap 13 to secure the runner-up spot. Luke Mulichak went seventh to third over veteran Arnie Kent. Wyatt Long edged out Bill Cunningham, who came from the tail after his spin, by just 0.049 seconds for fifth. Bayle dropped to seventh after running in the top three for the first 14 laps. Charlie Utsinger, Ashton Riggs, and Trent Marshall completed the top 10. Long and Mollick won the heat races. Jeremy Doubled entered the 2024 season tied with Brandon Blackshear atop the all-time win list for the Econo Mods; however, it took until August 24 of that season to break the tie and achieve sole possession of first place. Double however was shutout of victory lane in 2025, but on Saturday night kicked off 2026 in fine fashion back in victory lane. Double started seventh and took the lead on a restart on lap eight and led the rest of the way in 20-lap Alcon Mechanical feature. Double earned $600 for the victory thanks to 27 cars on hand. "We did something a little different this year and it worked out pretty well," revealed the 30-year-old Bristolville, Ohio native. "The car is a lot more comfortable and I'm a lot happier with it. A big thanks to the guys at MasterSbilt for getting us a really good piece and working with us. I have to thank Tom and Regina Sok for giving me the opportunity to drive this car and all of the people on board." Gary Sullivan took charge early on, while Jacob Eucker passed Gary Robinson II for second on the opening lap. Double quickly became a contender reaching third already by lap three. The top three of Sullivan, Eucker, and Double pulled away from the pack by lap five. On lap six, Double drove around Eucker in turn four to take over a second. Double's winning move came two laps later following a caution with seven laps scored. Eucker regained second when he passed Sullivan on lap nine. Once in front, Double never looked back and took the checkered flag first for his 23rd career win by a big margin over Eucker of 4.924 seconds in the Tom Sok-owned, Bala Management/Capital C Machine Tool Services/Close Racing Supply/All Star Performance/Glunt Industries/C&R Tire/Malone Diesel & Automotive-sponsored #83. Brian Toto was third. Clay Ruffo went eighth to fourth. Sullivan dropped to fifth. Longwell, Derek Tessean, Jonathan Davis, Shayne Meadows, and Buzz Seitz completed the top 10. Heat winners were Bryan Wagner, Ruffo, and Double. Coleton Longwell won the Crown Vic debut at Sharon in 2025. On Saturday night, Longwell was doing triple duty also competing the UMP and Econo Mod divisions. In the Crown Vics, Longwell started 10th and took the lead for good on lap 11 then held off Branden Porter for the win in the 15-lap Gibson Insurance Agency feature. "It was a long night," acknowledged the 25-year-old Kinsman, Ohio resident. "We fought issues all night. We had distributor and carburetor go in one car and broke a brake floater in another car. We struggled all night and part of that is me trying to beat the wall down. This however was fun and honestly was the most racey I felt all night; any little slip up and you could capitalize. These cars are the best learning class there is because they race three and four-wide and almost everyone is about equal. I'm probably done after this. I wanted to try this car and make sure it was good. Now we're probably just going to throw random people in to give them an opportunity to race." Like Wilson in the UMP Mods, it was also Longwell's sixth career victory at Sharon coming in three different divisions. Longwell's second in the Crown Vics came in his #7. Porter, who has run several other divisions at Sharon as well, was a career best second. Brandon Albert, a former RUSH Sportsman Modified racer, was third over Brian Krepps and Dave Hanshaw, Jr. Albert won the lone heat race. Coming next Saturday (June 13) will see Ohio Sprint Speedweek make a stop at Sharon in a $7,500 to-win event for the All Star Circuit of Champions. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Mods will also be on the card. It'll be A&MP Electric Night. RUSH Late Model Touring Series presented by Kuhnle Motorsports Park (30 laps, $4,000 to-win): 1. JOE MARTIN (Stockdale 31) 2. Dave Hess, Jr. (Anderson 44) 3. Jeremy Wonderling (3J) 4. Christian Schneider (Daugherty 56) 5. Kyle Zimmerman (Stockdale 101) 6. Kurt Stebbins (26) 7. Demetrios Drellos (111) 8. Daryl Charlier (Dobnak 42) 9. Austin Allen (Mullen 32) 10. Jason Knowles (4) 11. Ben Easler (02) 12. Logan Zarin (Beach 33x) 13. Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr. (8s) 14. Breyton Santee (9) 15. Cory Sines (25s) 16. Bill Holmes III (8) 17. Zach Gunn (17G) 18. Ashton Briggs (11a) 19. Marino Angelicchio (55) 20. Brodie Oravetz (91B) 21. Chuck Medved (2M) 22. Ryan Hare (29) 23. Cale Schwartzmiller (28s) 24. Cody Dawson (36). DNQ: Albert Bull (19), Jake Gunn (14G) & Jeff Watson (1*). Hovis Auto & Truck Supply UMP Mods presented by A&MP Electric (20 laps, $1,000 to-win): 1. 10-ERIC WILSON[1]; 2. 12R-Ty Rhoades[8]; 3. 7-Coleton Longwell[3]; 4. 1-Vinnie DePizzo[6]; 5. 77D-Dustin DeMattia[10]; 6. 71L-Dennis Lunger Jr[2]; 7. 151-Jeremy Holbrook[12]; 8. 92-Joel Watson[4]; 9. 52-Zac Etzel[5]; 10. 9T-Mason Canter[14]; 11. 12-Mitchell Lam[7]; 12. 4J-Jim Plance[9]; 13. 29J-Dennis Dellinger[13]; 14. 27-Nathaniel Arp[11]. DNS: 71C-Chris Basich. Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprint Cars (20 laps): 1. 4J-JOHN MOLLICK[3]; 2. 68-Zach Morrow[1]; 3. 55-Luke Mulichak[7]; 4. 9-Arnie Kent[4]; 5. 63L-Wyatt Long[5]; 6. 44C-Bill Cunningham[10]; 7. 21-Grayson Bayle[2]; 8. 23-Charlie Utsinger[11]; 9. 82-Ashton Riggle[8]; 10. 17-Trent Marshall[12]; 11. 10-Brayden Blackshear[6]; 12. 13K-Kevin Kaserman[13]; 13. 48T-TJ Rosario[14]; 14. 24-Gale Ruth Jr[9]. Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods (20 laps, $600 to-win): 1. 83-JEREMY DOUBLE[7]; 2. 64-Jacob Eucker[3]; 3. 8B-Brian Toto[5]; 4. 14R-Clay Ruffo[8]; 5. 47S-Gary Sullivan[2]; 6. 7-Coleton Longwell[14]; 7. 10-Derek Tessean[4]; 8. 8-Jonathan Davis[6]; 9. 224-Shayne Meadows[10]; 10. 4RJ-Robert Simmons[11]; 11. B1-Buzz Seitz[17]; 12. 9T-Mason Canter[15]; 13. 9G-Arianna Samuelson[16]; 14. 344R-Gary Robinson II[1]; 15. 31-Seth Brenot[13]; 16. 24R-Derrick Randolph[12]; 17. 71A-Don Watson[21]; 18. 35-Rick Wilson Jr[19]; 19. 44-Lucas McEwen[20]; 20. 89-Junior Mechling[23]; 21. 56-Bryan Wagner[9]; 22. T4-Travis Lueckert[22]; 23. 89C-Travis Carothers[18]. DNS: 17-Dennis Dellinger, 11J-Ryan Johnston, 00-Jason Longwell, 79-John Shetler. Gibson Insurance Agency Crown Vics (15 laps): 1. 7-COLETON LONGWELL[10]; 2. 16-Branden Porter[6]; 3. 30-Brandon Albert[4]; 4. 4-Brian Krepps[5]; 5. 83-Dave Hanshaw Jr[7]; 6. 309-Jacob Moon[1]; 7. 10J-Bill Fuchs[9]; 8. 82R-Ray Gregory[3]; 9. 37-Adam Burns[8]; 10. 26-Bradley Shaffer[2]. Sharon Speedway is owned by Dave Blaney, Ryan Blaney, and Will Thomas III and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
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