TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2007 SCHEDULE; TRACK OPENS APRIL 29TH

FRANKLIN, PA .. In preparation for the upcoming mall shows, Tri-CitySpeedway officials finalized the 2007 schedule this weekend with a total of 22events on the calendar, including special shows for the O'Reilly All StarCircuit of Champions Super Sprints and the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late ModelSeries. "We believe that we put together a schedule for 2007 that will offersomething for every race fan," said Tri-City Speedway Co-Promoter Mike Graham."We're looking forward to the start of the new season. It's hard to believe thatit's only a little more than two months away." The half-mile Venango County oval will open for racing action on Sunday April29th. The first five-star racing show will include the 4 Your Car ConnectionSuper Sprints, Schwab's Ford DIRT Modifieds, RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate EMods, E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks and Klapec Auto BodyThundercars. Those same five divisions will be featured on most Sunday nights atTri-City. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. and racing starts at 6:00 p.m. eachnight. Adult grandstand admission will remain at $11 this season while pitadmission is steady at $22. "We continue to strive to offer the best entertainment value in our region,"said Graham's fellow promoter Roger Crick. "We have always kept families inmind, especially when we set our ticket prices for our special events." For the first time since 2002, the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of ChampionsSprints will return to Tri-City with "The Freedom Fifty" show on Tuesday July3rd. The All Stars will compete in a 30-lap main event while Sharon Speedway'sGreen Flag Sprints will be the featured under card in a 20-lap affair. Adultgrandstand admission will be $20 for the event. This will be the first midweekevent at Tri-City since 1997. "The All Stars worked very hard with Tri-City over the last few days tofinalize this event," said Graham. "Last season, the fans and race teams showedtheir support for a major sprint car show at Tri-City when the National SprintTour visited. As long as the fans and race teams continue to show the same levelof support, we will continue to schedule such events." The Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend will once again feature two nightsof competition for the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series on Saturday andSunday September 1st and 2nd. After a successful debut event in 2005, the Worldof Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series will return with such stars as defendingchampion Tim McCreadie, Billy Moyer, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Shane Clantonand local favorite Chub Frank. Each night, the Late Model drivers and teams willrun qualifying events and a 50-lap feature for $10,000-to-win. In addition, theE Mods and Pro Stocks will run complete shows each night. The E Mods willcompete in the final Allegheny Toyota E Series races of 2007, with the Sundayshow to include the All Star 30. The Pro Stocks will prep for the 11th AnnualCSOnline Applefest 100 with the third and fourth legs of the William R. KarnsPlumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series. Adultgrandstand admission will be $30 each night with a special two-day ticket priced at $50. The Schwab's Ford Big Block Challenge Series will feature two special eventsfor the DIRT Modifieds. The initial race will be the 4th Annual Dick RankinMemorial on Sunday May 27th, which will feature an appearance by the BRPModified Tour 2007. The second event will be the 15th Annual Kodiak Memorial onSunday July 15th. There are big plans afoot for this event, which honors lateDIRT Modified car owner Bob "Kodiak" Graham. Those races will run in conjunctionwith additional Big Block Challenge Series events at Lernerville Speedway andpossibly another local track. A point fund will be offered for the series. AtTri-City, the adult grandstand admission for each of those events will remain at$11. For the fourth season in a row, the four-race Allegheny Toyota E Seriesreturns to Tri-City with events for the E Mods on June 3rd, July 1st, andSeptember 1st and 2nd (All Star 30). Adult grandstand admission at each of thoseshows will remain at $11, except for the September races, which will be part ofthe Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend. The Pro Stocks will continue with an expanded five-race William R. KarnsPlumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series for the sixthseason in a row. Those events will be held on May 20th, June 24th, and September1st, 2nd, and 16th. The final series race will be the 11th Annual CSOnlineApplefest 100. That show will also include the Apple Core 20 for the Thundercarsand the third Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derby of the season. Inaddition, this season's Family Services Charity Race will use the Pro Stocks forthe first time. That event will be held on Father's Day June 17th. Adultgrandstand admission will remain at $11 for all of those events, except for theraces on September 1st and 2nd. For the second year in a row, the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals willinvade Tri-City on Friday and Saturday September 7th and 8th. Hosted by HetrickRacing and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), the national event willagain draw hundreds of ATV racers to Tri-City for motocross-style racingcompetition. More information about race times and ticket prices for this eventwill be released later this season. Other season highlights include a Powder Puff Pro Stock and Thundercar event,three Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derbies, children's bike races, twonights of spectator races, the Edward Jones Investments Fireworks Extravaganza,the Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks Night, and the Maurer's Trading Post Rifle Dash. Tri-City officials also elected to close the track twice this season on July29th and August 26th. This will allow the race teams and officials to get twoneeded breaks during the season. For more information and schedules, please contact the track office at (814)473-4038. Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and Mike andMargaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at the popular facilitysince they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, ProStocks and Thundercars race each week at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval.Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY 2007 SCHEDULEApr. 29 - Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks, Thundercars (5-StarRacing)May 06 - 5-Star RacingMay 13 - 5-Star Racing/Powder Puff Pro Stocks and ThundercarsMay 20 - 5-Star Racing /William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air ConditioningDetroit Iron Pro Stock SeriesMay 27 - 5-Star Racing/BRP Modified Tour 2007 4th Annual Dick Rankin Memorial(Schwab's Ford Big Block Challenge Series)/Rankin & Son Excavating NightJune 03 - 5-Star Racing/Allegheny Toyota E Series (E Mods)/Little League NightJune 10 - 5-Star Racing/Spectator Races/WDDH 97.5 "The Hound" NightJune 17 - 5-Star Racing/Family Service Ladies Pro Stock Charity Race/CranberryPennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change Night/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo DerbyJune 24 - 5-Star Racing/William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air ConditioningDetroit Iron Pro Stock Series/Kids Night (Snyder of Berlin & Ray's RacingCollectibles Bike Races)July 01 - 5-Star Racing/Edward Jones Investment Fireworks Extravaganza/AlleghenyToyota E Series (E Mods)July 03 - "The Freedom Fifty": O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprintsand Green Flag SprintsJuly 08 - 5-Star Racing/Buyer's Fair & Pennzoil Night/Scout Night (FireworksRaindate)July 15 5-Star Racing/15th Annual Kodiak Memorial (Schwab's Ford Big BlockChallenge Series)/Atkinson Fire Safety NightJuly 22 - 5-Star Racing/Joy Employee Fund Night/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact CarDemo DerbyJuly 29 - No Racing/Speedway ClosedAug 05 - 5-Star Racing/Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks NightAug 12 - 5-Star Racing/Maurer's Trading Post Rifle Dash/Armed Forces DayAug 19 - 5-Star Racing/Spectator Races/McDonald's Night/Pittsburgh Circle TrackClub and Twin State Auto Racing Club Night (Points End)Aug 26 - No Racing/Speedway ClosedSept. 1 and 2 - Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend: World of Outlaws 360OTCLate Model Series (Sat and Sun: 50 Laps; $10,000-to-win)/E Mods (Sat: AlleghenyToyota E Series 20 Laps; Sun: Allegheny Toyota E Series All Star 30)/Pro Stocks(Sat and Sun: William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit IronPro Stock Series 20 Laps)/Sat: Racers for Tots/Sat: 3rd Annual Ghetto South -The Party (Ray's Racing and Engles Trucking)Sept. 7 and 8 - Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals 2007Sept 16 - 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100 (William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating& Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series)/Thundercars Apple Core20/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derby (Racing at 4 p.m.)

Tri-City Speedway Mall Show Slated for March 8-11

FRANKLIN, PA .. For the 11th year in a row, the Cranberry Mall in Cranberry,Pa., will feature the cars and stars of local short track racing as Tri-CitySpeedway takes over the Route 322 Venango County shopping center for the weekendof March 8-11. Many of Tri-City's weekly competitors will have their new cars on display atthe Cranberry Mall Show. One of the highlights will be the new MACS Late Modelteam piloted by 2005 E Mod track champion Matt Lux of Franklin, Pa. Lux hascommitted to travel with MACS in 2007. To date, Andy McKisson of Strattanville, Pa., is the lone 4 Your CarConnection Super Sprint scheduled to attend. Other Super Sprints may be added asthe Cranberry Mall Show draws near. Among the Schwab's Ford DIRT Modifieds will be J.R. McGinley of FairmountCity, Pa., and Joe Crawford of Polk, Pa. Joining Lux in the Late Model ranks will be Darrell Bossard of Centerville,Pa. The new FASTRAK Late Models of Scott Myers of Reno, Pa., and 2005 Thundercartrack champion Chad Myers of Oil City, Pa., will also be there. The brothershave joined forces to challenge on the new Crate Late Model series, which willcompete weekly at Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio. In addition, the new Late Modeldriven by former DIRT Modified driver Nick Ritchey of Oil City, Pa., will debut.Ritchey has switched to macadam surfaces and will race at Lake Erie Speedway inErie, Pa. Among the RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mod in attendance will bethree-time and defending Pro Stock track champion Bobby Whitling of Seneca, Pa.Also on had will be 2006 title contender Shawn Shingledecker of Franklin, Pa.,Tim Engles of Franklin, Pa., Bruce Powell of Cochranton, Pa., and Chip Mahood ofTitusville, Pa. The E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks will be out in force, includingthe Bob Tarr-owned car, which will find 2006 Thundercar track champion JeffManners of Cherrytree, Pa., behind the wheel. Doug Iorio II of Kennerdell, Pa.,Tim Engles of Franklin, Pa., John Winters of Reno, Pa., Jeff Lockhart of Seneca,Pa., Matt Keith of Franklin, Pa., Dick Pascorell of Cranberry, Pa., Randy Wyantof Oil City, Pa., and Pro Stock rookies Bill Kluck Jr. of Oil City, Pa, and RickHenry of Oil City, Pa., will also be there. In addition, Danny Exley of RockyGrove, Pa., returns from military duty in Afghanistan with a new Pro Stock readyto run at Tri-City in 2007. Title favorites Josh Seippel of Franklin, Pa., and Bill Myers of Seneca, Pa.,will lead the Klapec Auto Body Thundercars into the aisles. The other Thundercardrivers and cars scheduled to appear include Kenny Alcorn of Franklin, Pa., CurtBish Jr. of Oil City, Pa., and Curt Bish Sr. of Dempseytown, Pa. Other short track division cars will include the Legends car piloted by DanWeaver of Oil City, Pa., at Lake Erie Speedway, Ohioan Kaleb Peterson's JuniorDragsters, and Go Karts driven by local stars Matt Bernard, Austin Brown, BarryWilson, and Jacob and Jessica Gomola. Tri-City will also debut a new pace vehicle, which is a 2007 Dodge Ram BigHorn Edition pickup truck courtesy of Baierl's Northpointe of Seneca, Pa. The cars will move into the Cranberry Mall on Wednesday March 8th after itcloses at 9:00 p.m., and they will remain in the mall through Sunday March 11that 6:00 p.m. The 2007 season commences at Tri-City Speedway on Sunday April 29th with afull slate of Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars.Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and racing starts at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the track office at (814) 473-4038. Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and Mike andMargaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at the popular facilitysince they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, ProStocks and Thundercars race each week at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval.Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.

Tri-City Speedway Releases 2007 Schedule

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2007 SCHEDULE; TRACK OPENS APRIL 29THby Brian Spaid

February 25, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FRANKLIN, PA …. In preparation for the upcoming mall shows, Tri-City Speedway officials finalized the 2007 schedule this weekend with a total of 22 events on the calendar, including special shows for the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Super Sprints and the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series. “We believe that we put together a schedule for 2007 that will offer something for every race fan,” said Tri-City Speedway Co-Promoter Mike Graham. “We’re looking forward to the start of the new season. It’s hard to believe that it’s only a little more than two months away.” The half-mile Venango County oval will open for racing action on Sunday April 29th. The first five-star racing show will include the 4 Your Car Connection Super Sprints, Schwab’s Ford DIRT Modifieds, RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods, E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks and Klapec Auto Body Thundercars. Those same five divisions will be featured on most Sunday nights at Tri-City. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. and racing starts at 6:00 p.m. each night. Adult grandstand admission will remain at $11 this season while pit admission is steady at $22. “We continue to strive to offer the best entertainment value in our region,” said Graham’s fellow promoter Roger Crick. “We have always kept families in mind, especially when we set our ticket prices for our special events.” For the first time since 2002, the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints will return to Tri-City with “The Freedom Fifty” show on Tuesday July 3rd. The All Stars will compete in a 30-lap main event while Sharon Speedway’s Green Flag Sprints will be the featured under card in a 20-lap affair. Adult grandstand admission will be $20 for the event. This will be the first midweek event at Tri-City since 1997. “The All Stars worked very hard with Tri-City over the last few days to finalize this event,” said Graham. “Last season, the fans and race teams showed their support for a major sprint car show at Tri-City when the National Sprint Tour visited. As long as the fans and race teams continue to show the same level of support, we will continue to schedule such events.” The Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend will once again feature two nights of competition for the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series on Saturday and Sunday September 1st and 2nd. After a successful debut event in 2005, the World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series will return with such stars as defending champion Tim McCreadie, Billy Moyer, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Shane Clanton and local favorite Chub Frank. Each night, the Late Model drivers and teams will run qualifying events and a 50-lap feature for $10,000-to-win. In addition, the E Mods and Pro Stocks will run complete shows each night. The E Mods will compete in the final Allegheny Toyota E Series races of 2007, with the Sunday show to include the All Star 30. The Pro Stocks will prep for the 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100 with the third and fourth legs of the William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series. Adult grandstand admission will be $30 each night with a special two-day ticket priced at $50. The Schwab’s Ford Big Block Challenge Series will feature two special events for the DIRT Modifieds. The initial race will be the 4th Annual Dick Rankin Memorial on Sunday May 27th, which will feature an appearance by the BRP Modified Tour 2007. The second event will be the 15th Annual Kodiak Memorial on Sunday July 15th. There are big plans afoot for this event, which honors late DIRT Modified car owner Bob “Kodiak” Graham. Those races will run in conjunction with additional Big Block Challenge Series events at Lernerville Speedway and possibly another local track. A point fund will be offered for the series. At Tri-City, the adult grandstand admission for each of those events will remain at $11. For the fourth season in a row, the four-race Allegheny Toyota E Series returns to Tri-City with events for the E Mods on June 3rd, July 1st, and September 1st and 2nd (All Star 30). Adult grandstand admission at each of those shows will remain at $11, except for the September races, which will be part of the Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend. The Pro Stocks will continue with an expanded five-race William R. Karns Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series for the sixth season in a row. Those events will be held on May 20th, June 24th, and September 1st, 2nd, and 16th. The final series race will be the 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100. That show will also include the Apple Core 20 for the Thundercars and the third Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derby of the season. In addition, this season’s Family Services Charity Race will use the Pro Stocks for the first time. That event will be held on Father’s Day June 17th. Adult grandstand admission will remain at $11 for all of those events, except for the races on September 1st and 2nd. For the second year in a row, the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals will invade Tri-City on Friday and Saturday September 7th and 8th. Hosted by Hetrick Racing and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), the national event will again draw hundreds of ATV racers to Tri-City for motocross-style racing competition. More information about race times and ticket prices for this event will be released later this season. Other season highlights include a Powder Puff Pro Stock and Thundercar event, three Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derbies, children’s bike races, two nights of spectator races, the Edward Jones Investments Fireworks Extravaganza, the Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks Night, and the Maurer’s Trading Post Rifle Dash. Tri-City officials also elected to close the track twice this season on July 29th and August 26th. This will allow the race teams and officials to get two needed breaks during the season. For more information and schedules, please contact the track office at (814) 473-4038.

Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and Mike and Margaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at the popular facility since they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars race each week at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval. Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY 2007 SCHEDULE

Apr. 29 - Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks, Thundercars (5-Star Racing)May 06 - 5-Star RacingMay 13 - 5-Star Racing/Powder Puff Pro Stocks and ThundercarsMay 20 - 5-Star Racing /William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock SeriesMay 27 - 5-Star Racing/BRP Modified Tour 2007 4th Annual Dick Rankin Memorial (Schwab’s Ford Big Block Challenge Series)/Rankin & Son Excavating NightJune 03 - 5-Star Racing/Allegheny Toyota E Series (E Mods)/Little League NightJune 10 - 5-Star Racing/Spectator Races/WDDH 97.5 “The Hound” NightJune 17 - 5-Star Racing/Family Service Ladies Pro Stock Charity Race/Cranberry Pennzoil 10- Minute Oil Change Night/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo DerbyJune 24 - 5-Star Racing/William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series/Kids Night (Snyder of Berlin & Ray’s Racing Collectibles Bike Races)July 01 - 5-Star Racing/Edward Jones Investment Fireworks Extravaganza/Allegheny Toyota E Series (E Mods)July 03 - “The Freedom Fifty”: O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints and Green Flag SprintsJuly 08 - 5-Star Racing/Buyer’s Fair & Pennzoil Night/Scout Night (Fireworks Raindate)July 15 5-Star Racing/15th Annual Kodiak Memorial (Schwab’s Ford Big Block Challenge Series)/Atkinson Fire Safety NightJuly 22 - 5-Star Racing/Joy Employee Fund Night/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo DerbyJuly 29 - No Racing/Speedway ClosedAug 05 - 5-Star Racing/Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks NightAug 12 - 5-Star Racing/Maurer’s Trading Post Rifle Dash/Armed Forces DayAug 19 - 5-Star Racing/Spectator Races/McDonald’s Night/Pittsburgh Circle Track Club and Twin State Auto Racing Club Night (Points End)Aug 26 - No Racing/Speedway ClosedSept. 1 and 2 - Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend: World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series (Sat and Sun: 50 Laps; $10,000-to-win)/E Mods (Sat: Allegheny Toyota E Series 20 Laps; Sun: Allegheny Toyota E Series All Star 30)/Pro Stocks (Sat and Sun: William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series 20 Laps)/Sat: Racers for Tots/Sat: 3rd Annual Ghetto South - The Party (Ray’s Racing and Engles Trucking)Sept. 7 and 8 - Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals 2007Sept 16 - 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100 (William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series)/Thundercars Apple Core 20/Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derby (Racing at 4 p.m.)

*O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Release 2007 Schedule*

(CAMARGO, IL) 2-25-07 With the first three events of the 2007 racing season already in the record books, the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions is looking ahead to the rest of the season when the series returns to Attica Raceway Park on April 6th and 7th for the Coors Light Attica Spring Nationals. This event has traditionally been one of the more heavily anticipated events in early season sprint car racing with high car counts and even higher competition levels as the All Stars enter hostile territory to compete against the tough Ohio locals. This will set the tone for the All Star’s 2007 campaign around the Ohio region and across the Midwest.The 2007 list of events includes many of the venues that the series has visited in the past and a few that the All Stars have not competed on in quite some time. In addition, the series will visit Southern Raceway in Pensacola, FL and Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, IL for the very first time in 2007.Though the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions maintains a healthy relationship with the World of Outlaws organization, there will be a limited number of co-sanctioned events in 2007. The “Brad Doty Classic” at Limaland Motorsports Park, the “Knight Before The Kings Royal”, and the “Kings Royal” events at Eldora Speedway will all be run in conjunction with the World of Outlaws, once again bringing the nation’s two longest running 410 winged sprint car organizations back together again on one track.As always, the premier event on the All Star schedule is “Ohio Sprint Speedweek” – the original sprint speedweek dating back 25 years. This season there will be added incentive for the Silver Anniversary event. A $15,000 point fund will be distributed at the end of the week and a $50,000 bonus is up for grabs to the driver who can win 4 of the 7 events. More details will be released in the near future.“Thunder Through the Plains” returns once again in August following the Knoxville Nationals. This is a week of events that series president Guy Webb has been working to revive in order to bring the All Star brand to fans further west. The series will thunder through Mayetta and Hays, KS and end up in West Memphis, AR at the newly renovated Riverside Speedway on “Elvis Days” weekend.The “Hoosier Fall Classic” returns to Lawrenceburg Speedway in September as the season winds down once again. New promoter Dave Rudisell has been working hard to reconfigure the 1/4 mile bullring into a 3/8 mile facility and recognized the importance of the “Hoosier Fall Classic” event to the fans and welcomes the All Stars back in 2007.The complete schedule listing is below with some dates still listed as “TBA”. Those should be resolved in the coming weeks and one or two additional dates may be added. For more info visit www.allstarsprint.com_*2007 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule*_February2-6 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FL2-7 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FL2-8 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FLApril4-6 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH4-7 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH4-28 TBAMay5-5 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH5-12 Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA5-13 Bedford Speedway – Bedford, PA5-19 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OHJune6-5 Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA6-15 Williams Grove Speedway – Mechanicsburg, PA6-16 Lincoln Speedway – Abbottstown, PA6-23 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OH25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek6-24 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH6-25 Wayne County Speedway – Orrville, OH6-26 Waynesfield Speedway – Waynesfield, OH6-27 Hilltop Speedway – Millersburg, OH6-28 Fremont Speedway – Fremont, OH6-29 Limaland Motorsports Park – Lima, OH6-30 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OHJuly7-3 Tri-City Speedway – Franklin, PA7-11 Limaland Motorsports Park – Lima, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-13 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-14 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-20 Southern Raceway – Pensacola, FL7-21 Southern Raceway – Pensacola, FL7-27 TBAAugust8-8 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-9 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-10 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-11 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)Thunder Through The Plains8-13 Thunderhill Speedway – Mayetta, KS8-14 Rolling Plains Motor Speedway – Hays, KS8-15 TBA8-17 Riverside Speedway – West Memphis, AR8-18 Riverside Speedway – West Memphis, AR-- 8-25 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OHSeptember9-1 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH9-2 Hilltop Speedway – Millersburg, OH9-8 TBA9-14 Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN9-15 Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN9-22 TBA9-29 I-96 Speedway – Ionia, MIOctober10-5 Morgan County Speedway – Jacksonville, IL10-27 TBA

*O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Release 2007 Schedule*

(CAMARGO, IL) 2-25-07 With the first three events of the 2007 racing season already in the record books, the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions is looking ahead to the rest of the season when the series returns to Attica Raceway Park on April 6th and 7th for the Coors Light Attica Spring Nationals. This event has traditionally been one of the more heavily anticipated events in early season sprint car racing with high car counts and even higher competition levels as the All Stars enter hostile territory to compete against the tough Ohio locals. This will set the tone for the All Star’s 2007 campaign around the Ohio region and across the Midwest.The 2007 list of events includes many of the venues that the series has visited in the past and a few that the All Stars have not competed on in quite some time. In addition, the series will visit Southern Raceway in Pensacola, FL and Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, IL for the very first time in 2007.Though the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions maintains a healthy relationship with the World of Outlaws organization, there will be a limited number of co-sanctioned events in 2007. The “Brad Doty Classic” at Limaland Motorsports Park, the “Knight Before The Kings Royal”, and the “Kings Royal” events at Eldora Speedway will all be run in conjunction with the World of Outlaws, once again bringing the nation’s two longest running 410 winged sprint car organizations back together again on one track.As always, the premier event on the All Star schedule is “Ohio Sprint Speedweek” – the original sprint speedweek dating back 25 years. This season there will be added incentive for the Silver Anniversary event. A $15,000 point fund will be distributed at the end of the week and a $50,000 bonus is up for grabs to the driver who can win 4 of the 7 events. More details will be released in the near future.“Thunder Through the Plains” returns once again in August following the Knoxville Nationals. This is a week of events that series president Guy Webb has been working to revive in order to bring the All Star brand to fans further west. The series will thunder through Mayetta and Hays, KS and end up in West Memphis, AR at the newly renovated Riverside Speedway on “Elvis Days” weekend.The “Hoosier Fall Classic” returns to Lawrenceburg Speedway in September as the season winds down once again. New promoter Dave Rudisell has been working hard to reconfigure the 1/4 mile bullring into a 3/8 mile facility and recognized the importance of the “Hoosier Fall Classic” event to the fans and welcomes the All Stars back in 2007.The complete schedule listing is below with some dates still listed as “TBA”. Those should be resolved in the coming weeks and one or two additional dates may be added. For more info visit www.allstarsprint.com_*2007 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule*_February2-6 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FL2-7 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FL2-8 Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, FLApril4-6 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH4-7 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH4-28 TBAMay5-5 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH5-12 Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA5-13 Bedford Speedway – Bedford, PA5-19 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OHJune6-5 Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA6-15 Williams Grove Speedway – Mechanicsburg, PA6-16 Lincoln Speedway – Abbottstown, PA6-23 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OH25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek6-24 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH6-25 Wayne County Speedway – Orrville, OH6-26 Waynesfield Speedway – Waynesfield, OH6-27 Hilltop Speedway – Millersburg, OH6-28 Fremont Speedway – Fremont, OH6-29 Limaland Motorsports Park – Lima, OH6-30 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OHJuly7-3 Tri-City Speedway – Franklin, PA7-11 Limaland Motorsports Park – Lima, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-13 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-14 Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH (WoO Co-Sanction)7-20 Southern Raceway – Pensacola, FL7-21 Southern Raceway – Pensacola, FL7-27 TBAAugust8-8 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-9 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-10 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)8-11 Knoxville Nationals (Non Sanctioned – No Points)Thunder Through The Plains8-13 Thunderhill Speedway – Mayetta, KS8-14 Rolling Plains Motor Speedway – Hays, KS8-15 TBA8-17 Riverside Speedway – West Memphis, AR8-18 Riverside Speedway – West Memphis, AR-- 8-25 KC Raceway – Chillicothe, OHSeptember9-1 Attica Raceway Park – Attica, OH9-2 Hilltop Speedway – Millersburg, OH9-8 TBA9-14 Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN9-15 Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN9-22 TBA9-29 I-96 Speedway – Ionia, MIOctober10-5 Morgan County Speedway – Jacksonville, IL10-27 TBA

Tony Stewart Racing -- TSR's USAC Team Ready to Defend Go-Karting Title

Tony Stewart Racing’s USAC Team Ready to Defend Title
Jones, Hines Lead TSR into USAC Benevolent Fund Charity Go-Karting Event

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 15, 2007) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) is geared up to defend its title as the reigning champion in the 11th Annual “Fun at Fastimes” endurance go-kart race Saturday (Feb. 17). The green flag is scheduled to drop at 1 p.m. EST for the three-hour event at the Fastimes Indoor Karting facility in Indianapolis. All proceeds benefit USAC Benevolent Foundation, which provides assistance to USAC drivers and families in need of emergency financial assistance.

TSR’s effort will be led by co-captains Levi Jones and Tracy Hines, along with eight other members of the TSR USAC team. In 2006, TSR posted the closest finish in event history, defeating second-place Team Querry by a margin of 10 seconds. Last year’s team included TSR’s Jones, crew members Adam Barth, John Sayne and Jack Stephenson, former TSR driver Josh Wise and co-captain Johnny Parsons. Stephenson, Sayne and Barth are again committed to this year’s event, as are crew members Marty Williams, Chris Ferrari and Bobby Barth. Wise will also join TSR’s effort for this Saturday’s event as a special guest.

Registration for the 11th Annual “Fun at Fastimes” endurance go-karting event begins at 11:30 a.m. EST, with mandatory drivers meeting and team pictures at 12:45 p.m. The event will feature 10 teams consisting of two USAC race drivers and eight race crew or race fans.

Members of the winning team will receive medals and a special team award, four practice sessions for the price of two at Fastimes Indoor Karting, and a team photo. All participants will receive the practice session discount and a team photo.

Fastimes Indoor Karting is located at 3455 Harper Road in Indianapolis. The facility is located on the southeast corner of 96th Street and North Keystone Avenue, one block north of the North Keystone exit from I-465, next to Woodland Bowl. For more information regarding the 11th Annual “Fun at Fastimes” event, contact Bill Marvel at 859-749-0646.

The race benefactor, the USAC Benevolent Foundation, has been in existence since 1956 and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in its 51-year existence. The foundation assists USAC drivers, their families and other members of USAC when a time of need arises.

For more information regarding USAC Racing, log on to www.usacracing.com. For information regarding TSR or Chevrolet, log on to www.tonystewart.com or www.chevrolet.com.

LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY MOURNS DEATHS IN RACING FAMILY

(Sarver, PA) Lernerville Speedway sadly expresses condolences to the family andfriends of two members of our extended racing family. Amelia Miller and G.Robert "Clutch" Kennedy both passed away Wednesday February 7th.Amelia Miller was the mother of long-time Lernerville Speedway PR Director andcurrent Activities Coordinator Carol Gamble. Amelia will be sadly missed andLernerville Speedway wishes to express out sincerest condolences to CarolGamble and her entire family. There will not be a public viewing. Cards canbe sent to Carol Gamble c/o Lernerville Speedway, 313 North Pike Road, Sarver,PA 16055.G. Robert "Clutch" Kennedy is the father of Robyn Lambert (wife of reigning PureStock Champion Butch Lambert) and uncle of Late Model Driver Chuck Kennedy. Mr.Kennedyraced late models and coupes at dirt tracks from 1965 to the 1980s.He won point championships at the Butler Speedway and the North Hills Speedwayin 1972. He was a lifetime member of the Pittsburgh Circle Track Club and wasinducted into the Pittsburgh Circle Track Hall of Fame in 2001. His nickname?Clutch? was given to him by one of his crew members on a Friday night atLernerville when he lost the clutch out of his car while racing. (Credit to DanGamble for historical information).Friends of G. Robert "Clutch" Kennedy, were received from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridayand from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home,238 Crowe Ave. Mars.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Old Union Presbyterian Church,Union Church Road, Mars.Burial will be at the Old Union Church Cemetery, Adams Township.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive,Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620; or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Road,Wexford, PA 15090.Eric J. WestendorfPublic Relations DirectorLernerville Speedway

SIEGEL RACING TEAMS UP WITH PANCHO’S RACING PRODUCTS

New Oxford, PA -- (Jan. 20, 2007) – With the 2007 race season on the horizon, Jim Siegel is excited to begin and proud to announce an added primary sponsor for Siegel Racing.

Pancho’s Racing Products is the newest member of the C.H. Folk and Son Feed, Orndoff Construction, McCarthy’s Marine Sales, and Hanover Auto Craft #59 sprinter owned by Steve and Cathleen Siegel. “Bringing Pancho on board is great,” Siegel says. “With Pancho coming from a racing family and background, it’s a perfect fit with our family owned race team.”

Pancho Lawler raced both 600 c.c. microsprints and shared his rookie season in the 410 sprinters with Jim, before starting his racing products business. Now, Pancho owns and operates Pancho’s Racing Products in Hanover, PA. The business sells both new and used sprint car parts and has been an asset to the local racing scene as it’s close to all local tracks.

The 2007 race season will see Jim Siegel racing weekly at both Williams Grove and Lincoln Speedways. Jim and the team also plan to race selected Pennsylvania Speedweek shows, and will compete with the USAC wingless sprints when they make their east coast stop. You can visit Jim Siegel at www.jimsiegelracing.com, where new apparel will be available soon. You can visit Pancho’s Racing Products at www.panchosracingproducts.com

Racing Fans Direct Plans 2007

Westminster, MD : January 18, 2007 for Immediate Release ---Contact Bob Altman @
racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or call 443-929-0591


Racing Fans Direct announces current 2007 plans with continual upgrading to meet your needs & expectations to fulfill those racing experiences . RFD ‘s objective is to be a complete organization to provide ,assist ,or plan what’s missing to bring ultimate comfort & service to fans .

While were still growing , adding to our resume , building confidence , its for only one purpose you the fans who deserve & demand more .
It ‘s with pride that we are offering our 10% Enterprise Car Rental banner discount good at any airport , www.stubhub.com a complete ticket service , a 10% discount airfare to the Knoxville Nationals 2007 in cooperation with Northwest Airlines from anywhere in the USA.

Besides our online activities , were gearing up to provide more to tracks near you that demonstrate there interest is as strong as ours . 2007 brings more sponsorship to the likes of “ Joe The Pizza Dude “ @ Grandview Speedway for all of the “ Thunder On The Hill “ events , where pizza’s & prizes are given out to fans , heat sponsorships at Williams Grove & Selinsgrove weekly where racing fans are greeted by improved facilities, & planned autograph sessions at Knoxville , Selinsgrove & Williams Grove Speedways. You might just receive giveaway prizes at numerous tracks were attending this season or find us indoors @ York Fairgrounds - Dirtrackin show , Reading Racing reunion show in the Reading ,Pa Mall , or visit us online @ www.racingfansdirect.com , “ Where were racing to Assist Fans Like you “ .

Lernerville Speedway 2007 schedule release

Lernerville Speedway Starts 40th Anniversary Celebration with the Release of Action Packed 2007 Schedule

For Immediate Release
By: Linda Fennell

Plans are complete to continue Lernerville Speedway as one of the most popular dirt racing facilities in the country with the recent release of the 2007 Race Schedule. Lernerville will continue to be the only track in the country running the top three headline classes: Sprints, Late Models, V-8 Modifieds on a weekly basis. These three classes join the popular Pure Stocks as the track will present twenty (20) “Fab Four” Friday night races with opening night scheduled for March 30th at 7:30 sharp.
The excitement each year builds as the track continues it’s tradition of being western PA’s only venue to host the World of Outlaws Sprints on Tuesday, May 15th for the “First Commomwealth Bank Clash. The WoO sprints follow that up with the Tuesday, July 17th running of the “Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XV” $30,000 to win event. The popular OTC 360 World of Outlaws Late Models roll into town for the “Showdown in Sarvertown” on Tuesday, April 17th and fans across the country are talking and placing their reserved seat ticket orders for the Inaugural 2-day Firecracker 100 extravaganza on Friday & Saturday, June 29th & 30th paying $30,000 to win.
The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints will invade on Tuesday, June 5th. MACS Late Models will be teamed with the Sonia Bullis Sprint Memorial August 31st, Friday night of the Labor Day weekend.
Through the efforts of Advance Auto Parts the Autumn-Motive Fest Pure Stock Pandemonium will grow into a 2-day effort on Friday & Saturday, September 14th & 15th.
The UMP Modifieds will run four races with the dates being April 17th, May 15th, June 5th and September 14 & 15th.
Lernerville will bring back the Enduro Racing with a 100 lapper on September 14th and hold its first Compact Car Demo on July 20th. Kids Night with School Bus and Bicycle Races are planned for June 12th and September 8th.
A total of 32 exciting events are schedule for the up coming racing season. There will be plenty of action and variety for the avid race fan. Tickets are being reserved for all shows at this time by calling the speedway office (724) 353-1511 M-F 9 to 4 pm. Also available our Pic 5 and Pic 10 ticket packs as well as the Pit Season Passes.
Lernerville Speedway will host their 39th Awards Banquet at the Days Inn Rt. 8 Butler, PA on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Plan to attend the Clearview Mall Race Car show on Rt. 8 in Butler, PA during the week of March 15, 16, & 17th.
Commercial Truck & Trailer of Girard, Ohio continues their division sponsorship of the sprint class for 2007. Orren Zook’s passion for sprint car racing is a plus for the track as he continues to promote the sport he loves. Friedman’s Supermarkets will title the Late Model division for the 10th year. Friedman’s have been your home town grocers since 1900 and if you’re planning a party or need custom catering give them a call at (724) 283-6030. Anthony Ferrante of Ferrante Motor Cars headlines the V-8 Modified class for the 14th season. Ferrante Motors has a complete service department with inspections, emissions testing and auto shop. They have a dealership for the new Smart Cars, Americanized by ZAP and a “Rocket Shop” for restoration of older cars. Advance Auto Parts, Chris Clegg and their 35,000 Team Members will garner the title name of the Pure Stock class for the third consecutive year.

2007 Sponsor Introductions for Mike Linder

What is red, has a number three on it, and every once in a while goes super fast? Well, that would be Mike Linder’s sprint car. Now that the motor from Paul Kistler is plugged in, he is ready to race. That is, once the tool chest gets re-stocked after some heavy duty pillaging.
With every season the question that begs to be asked. How in the world am I going to pay for all of this? Well with sponsors like Mike has, the question does get smaller. Below is an introduction to some of the great people who have decided that Mike Linder will be their driver for the 2007 season.
Should anyone want to become involved with Mike Linder and Andy James Motorsports you can contact me at zeakemedia@yahoo.com.
Engler’s Printing- Graphic Design and Layout, Single and Multi-Color Printing.
Kistler Engines- Building lightweight high performance racing engines and quality is our commitment.
Impact Race Products- A Bill Simpson Company.
R and R Auto Wrecking- Because all cars run on used parts.
Andy James Motorsports is sponsored by Linder’s Speed Equipment, Pro Shocks, Engler’s Printing, Kistler Engines, Leaf Racewear, DMI Sprint Race Components, Impact Race Products, and R and R Auto Wrecking.
Zeake Media
Andy James Motorsports

Stewart Smokes Chili Bowl Nationals Field

Stewart Smokes Chili Bowl Nationals FieldTony Stewart Racing, Chevrolet Capture Chili Bowl Victory
TULSA, Okla., (Jan. 15, 2007) - Owner/driver Tony Stewart led his Chevrolet-powered Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team to an impressive win in Saturday night's 21st annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center.Stewart started the A-Feature from fifth-place after locking himself into the event finale with an impressive second-place finish in Friday's preliminary race. He took the lead on lap 10 of the 50-lap feature and never looked back, despite several caution periods that bunched up the field. When the checkered flag dropped, Stewart and his No. 20 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops machine had a straightaway lead over Interstate Batteries driver J.J. Yeley - his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing - and a second Golden Driller trophy to go alongside the one he earned at the 2002 Chili Bowl."This win was probably a little less dramatic on the track than in 2002, but it was probably three times more dramatic off the track," said Stewart, as this year marked his first Chili Bowl win as both owner and driver. "To win in one of my own cars and to get our first win for Chevrolet - I can't think of a better coming out party for our new sponsor. To have the weekend we had for Chevrolet and to win the biggest midget race of the year, that's what I'm excited about." The victory gave Tony Stewart Racing, Chevrolet and Bass Pro Shops their first feature win of 2007. "If you came to our shop three weeks ago, we had one car built out of the five that we brought here," said Stewart, whose Chevrolet-sponsored team fielded four cars for drivers Tracy Hines, Levi Jones, Josh Richards and Stewart, as well as one backup. "In a three-week period, Steve Smith and Hawk Racing Engines worked really hard getting five motors ready, and our team really put some long hours in to get the other four cars ready to come here. To be able to come to the Chili Bowl and not only win the event, but start two cars in the A-Main, really says a lot about the dedication of this race team." Hines joined Stewart in Saturday night's event finale, and while battling a case of the flu, battled his way from 16th in the 25-car field to finish a respectable 10th. Hines earned his way into the A-Feature via a strong second-place finish in the preceding B-Main at the wheel of his No. 21 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops midget."I'm glad we made the A-Feature, but it would've been great to be up front battling for the win," Hines said. "We had a good car going into the A. We were able to move forward throughout the race. I would have liked to have finished fourth on Thursday night to be locked into the feature, but we had a good race. The Tony Stewart Racing team worked hard this week and we had a good first event with Chevrolet power." Levi Jones also competed in the second B-Main on Saturday, finishing in the 18th position. After being caught up in two spins during green flag action, Jones had to restart from the tail of the field. Despite not advancing to the finale, he earned Tony Stewart Racing's first event win on Wednesday night, taking that night's B-Main in the No. 21 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops entry. "It was really cool to post the first win for Chevrolet," Jones said. "We tried some things out on Wednesday and found ways to improve. Even though we missed Wednesday's feature, I think we learned a lot that helped the team out on Saturday. The Chili Bowl is a really tough event. You have to have everything just right to navigate such a talented field. I think we learned a lot from this race and I'm looking forward to getting the season started." Josh Richards wrapped up his second Chili Bowl appearance with a 10th-place finish in the first G-Main on Saturday. Driving the No. 20R TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops entry, Richards enjoyed the experience and is looking forward to returning next year. "I really want to thank Tony Stewart and Chevrolet for the opportunity to come back to the Chili Bowl this year," Richards said. "We got behind in our heat race on Friday and that cost us, but I learned a lot each time I got in the seat. I really enjoy this event and I'd love to get the opportunity to compete again next year." For complete results from the 21st annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, log on to www.chilibowl.com. For more information regarding Stewart or Chevrolet, log on to www.tonystewart.com or www.chevrolet.com.

Stewart Smokes Chili Bowl Nationals Field

Stewart Smokes Chili Bowl Nationals FieldTony Stewart Racing, Chevrolet Capture Chili Bowl Victory
TULSA, Okla., (Jan. 15, 2007) - Owner/driver Tony Stewart led his Chevrolet-powered Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team to an impressive win in Saturday night's 21st annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center.Stewart started the A-Feature from fifth-place after locking himself into the event finale with an impressive second-place finish in Friday's preliminary race. He took the lead on lap 10 of the 50-lap feature and never looked back, despite several caution periods that bunched up the field. When the checkered flag dropped, Stewart and his No. 20 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops machine had a straightaway lead over Interstate Batteries driver J.J. Yeley - his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing - and a second Golden Driller trophy to go alongside the one he earned at the 2002 Chili Bowl."This win was probably a little less dramatic on the track than in 2002, but it was probably three times more dramatic off the track," said Stewart, as this year marked his first Chili Bowl win as both owner and driver. "To win in one of my own cars and to get our first win for Chevrolet - I can't think of a better coming out party for our new sponsor. To have the weekend we had for Chevrolet and to win the biggest midget race of the year, that's what I'm excited about." The victory gave Tony Stewart Racing, Chevrolet and Bass Pro Shops their first feature win of 2007. "If you came to our shop three weeks ago, we had one car built out of the five that we brought here," said Stewart, whose Chevrolet-sponsored team fielded four cars for drivers Tracy Hines, Levi Jones, Josh Richards and Stewart, as well as one backup. "In a three-week period, Steve Smith and Hawk Racing Engines worked really hard getting five motors ready, and our team really put some long hours in to get the other four cars ready to come here. To be able to come to the Chili Bowl and not only win the event, but start two cars in the A-Main, really says a lot about the dedication of this race team." Hines joined Stewart in Saturday night's event finale, and while battling a case of the flu, battled his way from 16th in the 25-car field to finish a respectable 10th. Hines earned his way into the A-Feature via a strong second-place finish in the preceding B-Main at the wheel of his No. 21 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops midget."I'm glad we made the A-Feature, but it would've been great to be up front battling for the win," Hines said. "We had a good car going into the A. We were able to move forward throughout the race. I would have liked to have finished fourth on Thursday night to be locked into the feature, but we had a good race. The Tony Stewart Racing team worked hard this week and we had a good first event with Chevrolet power." Levi Jones also competed in the second B-Main on Saturday, finishing in the 18th position. After being caught up in two spins during green flag action, Jones had to restart from the tail of the field. Despite not advancing to the finale, he earned Tony Stewart Racing's first event win on Wednesday night, taking that night's B-Main in the No. 21 TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops entry. "It was really cool to post the first win for Chevrolet," Jones said. "We tried some things out on Wednesday and found ways to improve. Even though we missed Wednesday's feature, I think we learned a lot that helped the team out on Saturday. The Chili Bowl is a really tough event. You have to have everything just right to navigate such a talented field. I think we learned a lot from this race and I'm looking forward to getting the season started." Josh Richards wrapped up his second Chili Bowl appearance with a 10th-place finish in the first G-Main on Saturday. Driving the No. 20R TSR/Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops entry, Richards enjoyed the experience and is looking forward to returning next year. "I really want to thank Tony Stewart and Chevrolet for the opportunity to come back to the Chili Bowl this year," Richards said. "We got behind in our heat race on Friday and that cost us, but I learned a lot each time I got in the seat. I really enjoy this event and I'd love to get the opportunity to compete again next year." For complete results from the 21st annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, log on to www.chilibowl.com. For more information regarding Stewart or Chevrolet, log on to www.tonystewart.com or www.chevrolet.com.

JOHNSTOWN (PA) BASED DIRT RACING WEBSITE

JOHNSTOWN (PA) BASED DIRT RACING WEBSITE TO OFFER MORE THAN JUST RESULTS
(Johnstown, PA/January 15, 2007) -- Are you interested in spending less and gaining more for your advertising dollars?Does the idea of free advertising to thousands of people a day sound too good to be true?It‘s not. On The Bullring, a newly developed Northeast Dirt Racing Resource site, is giving away free advertising space to racing related businesses (including other media outlets) and enterprises within our six state coverage area. Why free?
With tight budgets, declining attendance figures and waning support -- Northeast dirt racing needs a new approach at spreading the ‘word‘. What better way than to give tracks and businesses a priceless opportunity to market themselves for free; creating a one stop information resource for all dirt track fanatics.On The Bullring is poised to become one of the main portals carrying Northeast Dirt Racing News and Information, with the capability to reach a broader audience than print and radio media combined. “It is a tremendous opportunity for the Northeast racing community to help the region become re-energized about spending a weekend night with the family at the dirt track,” commented Cristy Swank, owner of On The Bullring and Johnstown, Pennsylvania based DirtChickProductions (DCP).
The site will continue to grow, adding video and podcast feeds from dirt tracks across the Northeast, starting in March of 2007. The Bullring is a user based/racer friendly site that will inform the viewer of the best dirt racing in America; the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. Fast fact: The state of Pennsylvania has more active dirt tracks within a 100 mile radius, than the racing powerhouses of the Southern states combined.“It’s time that the tracks in this region were recognized for their fantastic shows and terrific talent in all divisions of racing,” stated Swank. “This site (On The Bullring) is not designed solely for the late model or sprint fan and team; it’s for all divisions, all tracks, all businesses and all sizes.”
Advertising space will be made available upon this release. Space is limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Please contact On The Bullring at admin@onthebullring.com for additional advertising information.XXXOn The Bullring (http://www.onthebullring.com) will launch to the public on January 17th, 2007. For more information, additional press releases or advertising questions, please email admin@onthebullring.com. We will offer “sneak peeks” of our bare bones site to any track, business or driver that requests.
To add your press release to our database, please direct all media to news@onthebullring.com.
On The Bullring is owned and operated by Johnstown, Pennsylvania based DirtChickProductions. DCP is a motorsports marketing/production company, based in the Laurel Highlands.

Mercer Raceway Park 2006 Awards Banquet

MERCER RACEWAY PARK CROWNS FELMLEE, GUIDACE, BOOHER, WAGNER, & DUNN CHAMPIONS AT 2006 AWARDS BANQUET; NUMEROUS SPECIAL AWARDS HANDED OUT
By Mike Leone

January 13, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hermitage, PA…Mercer Raceway Park celebrated the 2006 season in grand style Saturday night, January 13, as the beautiful Normandy Banquet Center in Hermitage, Pa. played host for the fourth time to the annual awards banquet and dinner.

The top ten drivers in each of the four divisions received their point fund monies and plaques. The following 2006 track champions also received an engraved Mercer Raceway Park championship watch compliments of Kidd’s Jewelry in Greenville, Pa. and an embroidered jacket: Bob Felmlee-RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Sprint Cars, Frank Guidace-American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Brian Booher-Tire Express Stock Cars, and Bryan Wagner-Maurer’s Trading Post Strictly Stocks.

For the eighth consecutive year under owner Vicki Emig, Mercer Raceway Park continued its tradition of honoring special achievements at its banquet. Five of those types of awards were once again given out Saturday night.

The “Legacy” Award honors and remembers the late Bill Emig. With the exception of family, this year’s recipient knew Bill better than anyone. Frank Guidace worked on Bill’s race cars as a youngster and later would take a Six-Cylinder Modified from his race shop and use as his first race car. The 2006 season was a career year for Guidace winning his first championship of any kind and winning two of the biggest Modified races of the season in the Jeff Hoffman Memorial and “Little Guy Nationals”.

Living legends are those that will forever be held in high respect by those that enjoyed their excellence. This year’s “Living Legend” Award was bestowed to Ron Eperthener, Sr. Though he was never fortunate enough to win a championship, he won many races and the Grove City native will always be remembered for his yellow #333 Coupes and Late Models. His son Ron currently competes in the Modified division and his grandson Matt Kocher, granddaughter Olivia Eperthener, and son-in-law Barry Bulfone have all raced in years past. The Grove City, Pa. is a driver that embodies everything good about Mercer Raceway Park.

The “Horizon” Award was put in place to recognize drivers whose careers shine as brightly as the horizon. This year, for the first time, the award was handed out to three drivers. The first recipient was Bryan Wagner, who was actually a “true” rookie having never competed before. The teenager swept the double features on May 6 for his first career wins on a night we remember his uncle Dave Wagner. He went on to do the unthinkable winning the title in the Strictly Stock division.

The second “Horizon” recipient was Mike Pegher, Jr. Making his first attempt as a Mercer regular, the Wexford, Pa. youngster captured a track-high eight wins despite missing four races and ran side-by-side and as clean as can be with the veteran Mercer racers earning everyone’s respect.

The third “Horizon” winner was the 17-year-old Danny Holtgraver. The Pittsburgh, Pa. driver jumped from the Micro Sprints into the mighty 410 Sprints. He had a season-best runner-up on May 27 and had nine top 10s. He also finished runner-up in the National 410 Sprint Car Rookie-of-the-Year.
Two “Outstanding Achievement” Awards were handed out. Riki Likowski earned his not on performance, but by his effort and dedication. The driver towed each week from Hollis, New Hampshire- some 9 hours and nearly 600 miles each way. Likowski never missed any of the 18 nights despite racing with a broken foot one night and putting a car together after destroying his car in a World of Outlaw show in New York in a midweek show.
The second “Outstanding Achievement” was given to Andy Buckley. The Stoneboro, Pa. driver moved ahead of Alan Dellinger with his 22nd career win on the Stock Car win list since the track reopened in 1994. He’s also won at least one race for each of the last six seasons.

The “Majestic” Award honors those that have made grand, noble, and dignified gestures on behalf of Mercer Raceway Park and in general. The husband-wife duo of Walter and Eleanore Patton received the award for their dedication over the past five seasons. Though they didn’t start out as race fans, but as the aunt and uncle of Vicki Emig, they’ve become two of the most well-liked employees. They’re behind the scenes people arriving early and some of the last to leave.

The “Appreciation” Award was given to another dedicated employee. Marilyn Benic has worked at the speedway every night since the 1997 season working in the track office doing various tasks such as answering the phones, the driver payoffs, and the track program. Benic, as well as Likowski and the Pattons will also be receiving engraved watches compliments of Kidd’s Jewelry.

Bob Felmlee captured his third Sprint Car title at the speedway, which have now come in three different decades in the RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales-sponsored division. The Franklin, Pa. driver was also the 1989 and 1997 Mercer champion. Felmlee started off the year on a tear and went on to capture three victories, six heat wins, 12 top 5s, and 16 top 10s in his World of Wheels/Lutz Auto Body/Vinyl Graphics-sponsored #6.

Arnie Kent had a career year with four wins and has now has won a feature in each of the last eight seasons. He’s also finished second in the points four times in the last seven seasons. Defending champion Rod George was shutout of victory lane, but was in the championship hunt until engine woes on the final night. Fourth through tenth in points with wins in parentheses were Rob Eyler (4), Skip Dougherty (1), Danny Holtgraver, Todd Bauer (1), Tom Quarterson, Riki Likowski, and Mike Dehner. Other winners were Gary Edwards, Scott Bonnell, Mark Murphy, Brian Ellenberger, and Mat Neely.

Frank Guidace had a stellar season in the American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds to collect his first title of any kind. The Mercer, Pa. driver had four wins including the $2,000 Jeff Hoffman Memorial and T3 All-Star Series “Little Guy Nationals” in his G&G Auto Outlet #1G. Despite sitting out April 15 due to engine woes and being mired in 14th in points at the end of April, Guidace stormed back to win the title by a mere three points on the strength of eight heat wins, 16 top 5s, and 19 top 10s. It was a very emotional night for Guidace as he remembered everyone who got him to where he’s at. Guidace returned just hours before the banquet from Atlantic City where his 2007 car is on display at the Motorsports Expo.

Mike Stine made the long tow each week from central Pa. and was rewarded with a runner-up in points and four wins in his first full-time Mercer season. Steve Young was shutout of victory lane, but led the points for much of the year until a late season DNF. Kevin Hoffman also led the points during the summer and had three wins in his first run at the championship. Defending champion Gary Smoker led the points in April and had a strong year with four victories and fifth in points. Completing the top 10 with wins in parentheses were Jimmy Holden, Brad Rapp (5), Matt Reeher, Garrett Krummert, and Kevin Green. Other winners were Bill Adams and Billy VanPelt.

For the second straight year, Brian Booher topped the Tire Express Stock Cars. The Sandy Lake, Pa. racer had another phenomenal season in the Terry Hoover-owned, Ed & Jerry’s Auto Service/Harry & Tim’s Roofing-sponsored #00H with six wins, eight heat wins, three B mains, 16 top 5s, and 19 top 10s. Booher has now won 13 of his 20 career wins in the last two seasons.
Two-time champion Andy Buckley had another typical strong season with three wins to finish runner-up in points. Bill Lanigan had a career best season to finish third and is still looking for his first career win. Mike Pegher, Jr. was fourth with eight wins and may have contended for the title had he not missed four nights. Veteran Terry Wheeler completed the top five and had two wins. Sixth through tenth with wins in parentheses were Rick Norco (1), Andy Thompson, Bryan Shaffer, Mark Sanders, and Ryan Moyer. Other winners were Kevin Thompson, Doug Iorio II, Shaun Hooks, Tim Deutsch, and Rusty Wheeler.

Bryan Wagner was crowned the third different Strictly Stock Champion in as many seasons. The New Wilmington, Pa. teenage rookie had an amazing season with seven wins, seven heat wins, 20 top 5s, and a perfect 24-for-24 in top 10s driving his family-owned #56. He received the trademark championship shotgun from Maurer’s Trading Post. Second through tenth in points with wins in parentheses were Paul Reiser (3), Dave Airgood, Jr. (5), Carl Ealy (7), William Morrison III, Dave Bass, Curt Bish, Sr. (2), Josh Seippel, Randy Ealy, and Bill Kluck, Jr.
Also being recognized for his championship was Russ Dunn. The Fenelton, Pa. driver captured the E-Mod seven-race series title with a victory and perfect attendance in the #47. Big Daddy Speed Center, Bassett Wheels, and Precise Racing Products awarded certificates varying from $25-$60 for various drivers in each division. Kudos went out to the nine drivers with perfect attendance as they received a certificate to recognize their dedication to the speedway in 2006.
Corporate sponsor announcer Jeff Wimer emceed the event for the first night and thanked the sponsors, employees, press, drivers, owners, and all of the fans for making 2004 another success. Track announcer Mike Dutko became ill just over a week ago and was just released from the hospital a couple days ago and was unable to emcee the event for the first time in his 27-year announcing career.

Special thanks went out to the Mercer East End and Jefferson Fire Departments along with Mesaros Towing. The 2007 season was previewed with many upcoming special events. It was officially announced that the Strictly Stocks were dropped from competition and replaced by the front-wheel-drive four-cylinder Mini Stocks. Bill Bauer of the TUSA Star’s Championship Tour was on hand and spoke about the Mod Lites, which will be on the weekly schedule in 2007. A DJ closed out the banquet until midnight with live music for everyone’s dancing and listening pleasures.

Mercer Raceway Park is 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 late March through September. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round Monday through Friday after 1 p.m. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

MICHAEL CARBER SCORES A PODIUM FINISH IN ROUND 3 AT BIS

Saturday January 6th, 2007 Michael Carber and the P& P Motorsports team loaded up and went to BIS for night 3 of USA Sprintcars at Brisbane International Speedway. Carber along with his fellow American's sought out to beat the local Australian's once again. The American's finished in the top 10 again on night three. Once again they raced a pair of heats. Michael started 8th in his first heat and finished 4th. Michael progressed through his heat race struggling a little due to his car being too tight. Michael started and finished third in his second and final qualifying event. As a result of Michael's combined finishes in his heat races he was not eligible for the dash that his fellow American Brent Kaeding won. Carber lined up 11th along side of local Australian Tony Wynne for the A-Main. Michael had to start deep in the field due to a rough night in his qualifying events. Michael was able to compete clos ely wi th his fellow American's finishing 3rd in the feature event. Jonathan Allard, Cameron Gessner, Michael Carber, Andrew Scheuerle, an Ben Wright rounded out the top five for the A-Main. Michael and the team had a tough night struggling to loosen their car, but finally go the car good for the feature and ended the night with another top five finish. Carber has failed to finish outside the top five since he's been at BIS which makes him a good contender for the World Series event they will be competing in later this week. Michael would like to thank Paul and the entire #25 crew. For more updates visit: www.michaelcarber.com

Tri-City Speedway 2006 Season Banquet

BOB FELMLEE, KEVIN BOLLAND, BRENT RHEBERGEN, BOBBY WHITLING AND JEFF MANNERS RECEIVE 2006 AWARDS AT TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SEASON BANQUETby Brian Spaid

January 7, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANKLIN, PA …. Over $31,000 in point funds and contingencies were distributed on Saturday January 6th as Tri-City Speedway officials honored the 2006 track champions at the Rocky Grove Fire Hall before a crowd in excess of 400 people. Receiving their championship awards were Bob Felmlee (4 Your Car Connection Super Sprints), Kevin Bolland (Schwab’s Ford DIRT Modifieds), Brent Rhebergen (RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods), Bobby Whitling (E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks) and Jeff Manners (Klapec Auto Body Thundercars). For the third time in his career, Bob Felmlee of Franklin, Pa., earned the Super Sprint track title at Tri-City in his World of Wheels Maxim No. 6. Felmlee’s other titles came in 1996 and 1998. He held off a hard-charging Todd Bauer for the 2006 championship. Brent Covell, Rod George, and Gale Ruth Jr. rounded out the top five in points. “It’s been a good year and a lot of fun,” said Felmlee. “I want to thank my entire crew, my family and all of my sponsors. I stood up there at Tri-City for many years (after my injury in 1999) and thought I could (win a title) again. I knew I could do this, and we’re looking forward to a great season in 2007.” Felmlee also honored his crew chief and former racer Chad Reitz and retiring crew member Bob Graham with championship jackets. Scott Snow of 4 Your Car Connection surprised all in attendance by awarding Felmlee and his crew additional money, embroidered championship hats, and a $300 gift certificate towards a meal and title celebration at a local restaurant. In the DIRT Modifieds, Kevin Bolland of New Brighton, Pa., earned his second track title driving his Cintas Uniform/Bolland Machine/Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe Bicknell No. 777. Bolland also was the champion in 2000. For the third year in a row, BRP Modified Tour champion Rex King finished second in points. Jeremiah Shingledecker, Joe Crawford and Chris Schiffer rounded out the top five. “I want to dedicate this season to my mom, Rosalie,” said Bolland, whose mother died in early September following a long bout with leukemia. “These championships are hard to come by. It’s not about me, it’s about our team, sponsor and fans.” In addition to his Tri-City championship laurels, Bolland also received awards from Tri-City promoters Mike Graham and Roger Crick, and Lernerville Speedway general manager Gary Risch Jr., for this point title in the Schwab’s Ford/Precise Racing/Teo Pro Car Big Block Modified Challenge Series. The eight-race series involved both tracks. Bolland also was honored with Tri-City’s 2006 Special Achievement Award. Overall, Bolland earned 10 feature wins, two track titles (Tri-City and Lernerville), and the Challenge Series title in 2006. Despite the death of his mother, Bolland and his team also performed well in late season DIRT Modified events at Cayuga County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway and Williams Grove (Pa.) Speedway. For the second year in a row, Rex King of Bristolville, Ohio, received the #1 Cochran Cavalcade Big Block Modified award from track announcer and Cavalcade statistician Walt Wimer. King topped all drivers in the division throughout the region to earn the prestigious award for the second time in his career. Brent Rhebergen of Clymer, N.Y., received accolades for his third career E Mod track title at Tri-City, this time driving Shawn Shingledecker’s Lucky Hills Golf Course/Madara Equipment Pierce No. 45S. Rhebergen scored four wins and defeated his teammate, Shingledecker, for the championship. Jim Frontz, David Atkinson and Matt Lux rounded out the top five in the final point standings. Rhebergen also collected awards for winning the 2006 Maloney Tool & Mold Hard Charger title. “I want to dedicate my season to my dad, who died in September,” said Rhebergen during a lengthy acceptance speech. “The Shingledecker family is like my direct family now, and they helped fill that void when my dad couldn’t be there this season. I want to congratulate all the other drivers in the class. The Shingledecker crew worked hard with two cars and put together a great group of sponsors. I also want to thank my family and my Late Model crew.” In addition to Rhebergen, Mike Potosky of Guys Mills, Pa., accepted awards for winning the 2006 Fame RV Center E Series title. Potosky earned his second career title on the E Series, which included a special series of four races at Tri-City for the E Mod division. Bobby Whitling of Seneca, Pa., was feted for his third career championship in the Pro Stocks. Known as “The Seneca Slider,” Whitling won five features aboard his E&K Equipment/Dulaney’s Garage Chevrolet No. 7W during his final full season of Pro Stock competition. Whitling announced that he will focus his efforts on his new E Mod team in 2007. Whitling, who also won the championship in 1999 and 2002, topped Doug Iorio II, Dave Ferringer, Scott Myers and Jason Engles for the 2006 title. “I’d like to thank my sponsors because we couldn’t do this without them,” said Whitling. “I want to thank my crew also. Racing every week, especially running two cars each night at the end of season, takes a lot of time. I enjoy racing the Pro Stocks and have a lot of fun in this class. It’s hard to leave the class because I enjoy it so much. We’ll run the E Mod most of this coming season, and we’ll run some of the special Pro Stock races as well.” Gerry Bruce of Franklin, Pa., who was the 2005 Pro Stock track champion, accepted the championship plaque for the 2006 William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series. Bruce received the honor from rookie Jackson Humanic, who stepped aside to let Bruce drive his car in the four-race series. For the second time in his career, Jeff Manners of Cherrytree, Pa., received awards for the Thundercar title. Manners, who won the initial Thundercar championship in 2003, won six features in his Jerry’s Auto Repair/Cherrytree General Store Buick No. 16. Manners topped Josh Seippel, Bill Myers, Curt Bish Sr., and Charlie McMillen in the final point rundown. “I want to thank my crew, my family and all of my sponsors,” said Manners. “I’ve had a blast racing in the Thundercars. This season, I’ll be racing for Bob Tarr in the Pro Stocks, and I wish all the Thundercar drivers the best of luck. This is a fun class.” Each division champion received a championship trophy and jackets. Felmlee, Bolland, Rhebergen and Whitling each also received point fund money and a championship ring from Kay Jewelers of Cranberry, Pa. Each division and series champion also gave his respective division sponsor a special award from the track. Diana Keisel of R.N. Goss Gas drew Bob Felmlee’s name as the winner of the 2006 Lincoln Welder Ironman Award. Felmlee, Kevin Bolland and Bobby Whitling each completed 100% of the laps in heat and feature race competition in their respective divisions, and all three were eligible for the top prize, a free Lincoln Welder. Five drivers received rookie honors from track officials. Scott Rodgers of Kossuth, Pa., (Super Sprints), Rex King Jr. of Bristolville, Ohio, (DIRT Modifieds), Jason Johns of Oil City, Pa., (E Mods), Jackson Humanic of Titusville, Pa., (Pro Stocks), and Bill Kluck Jr. of Oil City, Pa., (Thundercars) were named Rookies of the Year. The 2006 Most Improved Driver Award was presented to E Mod driver Evan Taylor of Saltsburg, Pa. The second generation racer was impressive in his sophomore season with three top five feature finishes, including a runner-up finish, and a ninth place finish in the E Mod point standings. Rod George of Kittanning, Pa., was named the winner of the 2006 Hard Luck Award. The three-time Super Sprint track champion was in the hunt for a fourth title when engine woes started to plague his team in late July. As a result, George fell out of contention in the point chase. The 2006 Tri-City Speedway Lifetime Dedication Award was presented to retired flagman Greg Wheeling of Franklin, Pa. Wheeling was a flagman for over 25 years at many area tracks, including the last 11 seasons at Tri-City, before he announced his retirement at the end of the season. Pennewell Sandblasting & Painting of Oil City, Pa., awarded $100 gift certificates for chassis reconditionings to Brent Matus (Super Sprints), Chris Schiffer (DIRT Modifieds), Jim Frontz (E Mods), Matt Thomas (Pro Stocks), and John K. Miller II (Thundercars). Those drivers were chosen by random draw prior to the banquet. Vinyl Graphics Unlimited of Shippenville, Pa., awarded $200 gift certificates for car letterings to Andy McKisson (Super Sprints), Jeremiah Shingledecker (DIRT Modifieds), Russ Dempsey (E Mods), Doug Iorio II (Pro Stocks), and Josh Seippel (Thundercars). Those drivers were also chosen by random draw prior to the banquet. Other contingency sponsors included Pennzoil, Hoosier Tire, Precise Racing, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, Bassett Wheels, and the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department. Tri-City’s Public Relations Director Brian Spaid closed the banquet with news that the track will open for the 2007 season on Sunday April 29th with a five-division program of the 4 Your Car Connection Super Sprints, Schwab’s Ford DIRT Modifieds, RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods, E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks and Klapec Auto Body Thundercars. All division sponsors are returning this season. There will be two nights of vacation for the track management and race teams on July 15th and August 26th. With the folding of the National Sprint Tour (NST), it will not return to Tri-City in 2007. No special sprint car races are scheduled at the track to date. Tri-City will continue to be sanctioned by DIRT MotorSports in 2007. The track will join with Lernerville as the DIRT Modifieds compete in the new Western Region of DIRT Northeast. More news will be released in coming weeks, including a point fund for the regional title. Both tracks will also continue to feature the Big Block Modified Challenge Series. There is the possibility that the dual track series will expand, and further announcements may be forthcoming. As for special events, Tri-City will run the 4th Annual Rankin & Son Excavating Dick Rankin Memorial on Sunday May 27th. The date for the 15th Annual Kodiak Memorial is not set at this time. In the E Mod ranks, unless a new sponsor steps forward within the next month, the E Series will come to an end after three seasons. Track officials want to ensure that a point fund exists to entice E Mod drivers across the region to compete at the half-mile Venango County oval. The All Star 30 will return as part of the Oil Region Labor Day Classic. Willam R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning will return as title sponsor of the Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series. The four-race schedule will include the Oil Region Labor Day Classic and the 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100, which will close out the season on Sunday September 16th. That event will also include the 5th Annual Apple Core 20 for the Thundercars. The World of Outlaws 360OTC Late Model Series will compete at Tri-City on September 1st and 2nd for the annual Oil Region Labor Day Classic. This two-day event has quickly developed into an annual pilgrimage for Late Model fans, and will again include the 3rd Annual South Ghetto celebration on Saturday night. In other news, track officials are also searching for a sponsor of the 2007 Hard Charger Award. The award honors the driver that scores the most passing points in the feature races of all divisions combined. R.N. Goss Gas and Lincoln Electric will combine forces for the third season in a row for the Lincoln Welders Ironman Award. At the end of the season, a new Lincoln Welder will be presented to the race team that completes the greatest percentage of laps in heat and feature race competition in all divisions combined. More news about the upcoming season will be released in coming weeks, including the 2007 schedule

Jason Meyers returning to World of Outlaws in 2007

By Bobby Gerould – December 23, 2006 – Clovis, CA. …Jason Meyers announced today that he will compete for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car championship next season. Meyers, 27, finished second in the World of Outlaws point standings in 2005. He spent last season racing with the National Sprint Tour.

“I am enthusiastic and committed to running for the Outlaws championship”, said Meyers. “I think they (WoO) have made great strides in all aspects of their racing program. They have a nice television package with ESPN2, and Speed, and that excites me.”

Meyers believes that the competition in the World of Outlaws series will also make him a better racer. The 2002 Calistoga Speedway track champion said, “The series will be incredibly tough next year but that is how you want it to be. I talked with representatives from the World of Outlaws last week at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando and they impressed me with their vision for the future.”

Meyers made a natural ascension from ninth place in the final WoO standings in 2003 to fifth place in 2004. The runner-up season in `05 included four feature event wins on the international tour. “One of the exciting aspects of next year”, said Meyers, “is coming into the season as a veteran driver. I’ll be 28 at the end of January and we’ve been ‘around the block’ now. Our team knows the tracks, and we should have a solid base set-up everywhere we race.”

While Meyers transitions from being the ‘talented kid’ to the ‘respected pro’, his past accomplishments speak loudly about his ability behind the wheel. Meyers was named Rookie of the Year at the Knoxville Nationals in 2000, and then earned the same honor in his first Chili Bowl Midget Nationals attempt in 2003. Previously, Meyers became the youngest driver to win a feature event at Calistoga Speedway. He did that as a 20 year-old in 1999. A former micro-midget National Champion (1993), Meyers owns wins on hallowed ground from Knoxville, Iowa to Elma, Washington.

While winged dirt sprint car racing will be taking the majority of his time, Meyers also plans to compete in special pavement events when time allows. “I want to run Silver Crown, Midget, and Sprint Car races on pavement whenever we can”, he said. “I really enjoyed running our pavement car here at the end of the year. Our team met some great racing people and did some networking that can be beneficial for Elite Racing for years to come.”

Meyers’ ultimate goal is to attract the attention of a NASCAR program. “I feel that in order to achieve my goals of racing in NASCAR it is absolutely necessary that I compete in asphalt events in 2007”, he said. I’m not sure how we are going to make it happen yet, but I am confident that we will be able to work out the details over the next few weeks.”

The Worlds of Outlaws season opening event is planned for February 9, 2007 at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida.

For more information regarding Jason Meyers or the Elite Racing Team, please visit www.EliteRacing.net

DIRT LATE MODEL & FLAT OUT Magazines Sold To Three Wide Media

Mind Over Media Publishing
Dirt Late Model/Flat Out
P. O. Box 349
Powell, TN 37849Telephone: 865-947-0500
Fax: 865-938-9095

December 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DIRT LATE MODEL & FLAT OUT Magazines Sold To Three Wide Media

Knoxville, TN --- Beginning January 2, 2007 the extremely popular dirt track racing oriented national magazines Dirt Late Model and Flat Out will have new ownership when Three Wide Media based in Independence, IA assumes proprietorship of the magazines from Mind Over Media Publishing, announced Dean Nardi of Mind Over Media and Brian Lillie of Three Wide Media on Wednesday morning.

"I feel we are passing the torch on to the right person in Brian Lillie to carry on the tradition of fine quality publishing that was begun 12 years ago with Dirt Late Model magazine,” stated Nardi. “Brian is bright and energetic and clearly has the best interests of the sport at heart."

Three Wide Media, an offshoot of sorts of the successful eCreative Group is headed by Lillie, Mike O’Connor and Rick Hartzell, all of whom have extensive backgrounds in the dirt racing industry.

“Our decision to purchase the magazines was based on a few different factors,” explained Lillie. “The first factor was our passion for the sport. Regardless of how well a person can run a business if there isn’t a passion for it, it’s just work. I’ve always been inspired by those who took a hobby and made it a career.”

“The second reason was because of my other company, eCreative Group. At eCreative Group we have a division that is dedicated to motorsports marketing. We’ve worked with numerous sanctioning bodies, tracks, promoters, and race teams over the past couple years. We felt that the addition of these two magazines made our agency stronger, and visa versa, we also feel that our agency makes the magazines stronger.”

Subscribers and advertisers will see little immediate change in production, printing, staff and content other than the goal to expand the scope and depth of the publications.

"There should be no apparent changes to either magazine,” commented Nardi. “The entire staff will remain in their current position. There is no reason to mess with something that works very well. At the same time, it will be very exciting to see how the new owners expand upon the business and use their expertise to grow the company in years to come."

“The only change is the name of the publishing company and the location of the corporate office from Knoxville, TN to Independence, IA,” added Lillie. “All employees of Mind Over Media Publishing will continue to be employees of Three Wide Media. We’re very excited about having everyone stay on board too. They’ve all done such a wonderful job taking the magazines to the level that they are currently. We have plans to expand in a few areas to give more benefits to subscribers and advertisers alike. With the current team, and the addition of my team at eCreative Group, we believe we are poised and ready to take these magazines to the next level.”

Lillie and associates also have some specific goals in place for the publications.

“Our goals with the magazines are to continue with the road map that Dean has put in place,” said Lillie. “To add value to the magazines we plan on developing a new online presence that will serve as an extension of the great coverage that they both currently have for subscribers. For advertisers, there will be online marketing tools that will add tons of value and even return on their advertising investment.”

“In short, we just want to stay on track with the success that they’ve both had so far and continue to grow them.”

Tim Lee will remain as editor of Dirt Late Model while Justin Zoch retains the editor’s position at Flat Out. Susan Bauer Lee and Martin DeFries will also remain as art directors of Dirt Late Model and Flat Out, respectively.

Both magazines feature some of the top Motorsports writers and photographers from around the country including Al Martin III, Todd Turner, Bryan Householder, Paul Fletcher, Doc Lehman, Scott Wolfe, Doug Kennedy, Barry Johnson, Mike Sullivan, Bob Markos, Kendra Jacobs, Michael O’Leary, Tony Hammett, David Allio, Bob Appleget, Robbie Ray, Jerry Reigle, Pete Zanardi, Jim Butler, Mike Campbell, Rick Schwallie, Chuck Gonzales, Ron Meyer, Ken Coles, Mike Nelligan, Steve Koletar, Tom Hein, Mike Feltenberger, Brian Tidball and dozens of others.
Nardi, who two years ago went into partnership with Carl Short as the promoters of the famed dirt Late Model ‘crown jewel’ race, the Dirt Track World Championship, will consider additional race promotions once Three Wide Media assumes ownership of the magazines.

"For my wife Theresa and myself, there is a sadness with letting these two magazines go,” commented Nardi. “We've been in the racing business as publishers since 1990 and as competitors and fans for many years before that. It's been a huge part of both our lives. But as Pete Seeger has said, 'There is a season and a time for every purpose, under heaven.' This is a good thing - both for the new owners of the magazines and us - and a time of new beginnings."For additional information on Dirt Late Model and Flat Out magazines visit: www.mompub.com, www.ecreativegroup.com and/or www.threewidemedia.com

Michael Carber News

Michael Carber, driver of Guy Howie’s 19H URC sprint car for the upcoming season is proud to announce his upcoming trip to Brisbane, Australia. Carber has been invited to race the International and World Series Sprint car events at TITAN Garages Brisbane International Speedway beginning December 26th. Michael will be piloting the Paul Gislingham #25 sprint car for these events. His tentative schedule for Australia puts him racing into late January. After these races Michael will return to the states to begin his season with Guy Howie.

The first few races will begin with Howie’s 410 sprint car at Central Pennsylvania tracks including Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway. Following the first few scheduled 410 sprint races the team will begin the URC sanctioned schedule for the remainder of the year. Carber will also be attending special non-point 410 races throughout the season. Carber is happy to have the following sponsors on board for the 2007 racing season: Butcher Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Simpson Race Products, ISC Racers Tape, Allamuchy Garage, VRP Shocks, Wings Unlimited, Blairstown Auto Supply, NAPA, and Al’s Towing. Updates on Carber’s performance in Australia will be posted regularly on his website www.michaelcarber.com

All Stars Purchase Mid-American Sprint Series

CAMARGO, IL (12-12-06) – Guy Webb, president of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has announced that the All Star Circuit of Champions has completed the purchase of the Mid American Sprint Series from Scott Benic and Joe Darmofal. The MASS series previously competed in the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio area in 2004 and 2005 but was inactive in 2006. “I recognized the need to help bolster 410 winged sprint car racing in the Midwest,” said Webb, “and we will operate the series mainly in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa.” The group will also co-sanction various races with the All Star Circuit of Champions.

“We’re working on a 20 to 25 race schedule,” Webb stated. “This will be a $2000 to win, $200 to start series and I think we will have the support of some good race teams in this area.” The revitalized series will still carry the “MASS” moniker, but those letters will now represent the new name “Midwest All Star Series”. The group will be governed by the same rule book used by the All Star Circuit of Champions and will follow the same points structure. Membership forms will be available soon along with the 2007 schedule of events. An All Star Circuit of Champions membership includes eligibility to accumulate season points with both groups. The MASS series will have a season championship point fund as an incentive to the drivers who wish to travel with the group.

O’Reilly Auto Parts, who recently signed a multi-year deal with the All Stars as the series title sponsor, will also be involved with the new MASS series. The addition of the Midwest All Star Series to the mix will help O’Reilly Auto Parts to increase their exposure and provide additional advertising opportunities to them across the Midwest. “I’m extremely pleased to have O’Reilly Auto Parts be involved with our efforts to help strengthen 410 winged sprint car racing in this area,” said Webb. “Enthusiasm and cooperation is what it will take to move this sport ahead in 2007.”


“America’s Series – The All Star Circuit of Champions”ASCoC * 215 W. Main St. * Camargo, IL 61919 * 217-832-2308Official Press Releaseby Black Swamp Media Groupinfo@allstarsprint.com419-266-2897

(December 12, 2006 Sarver, PA) For Immediate Release:

DIRT Motorsports/Lernerville Speedway announces that Gary Risch Jr. who served as Co-Assistant Manager in 2006 will assume the position of General Manager of one of the most popular dirt racing facilities in the country effective immediately.

Lernerville Speedway continues to be the only track in the country running three headline divisions – Sprints, Late Models, and V-8 Modifieds on a weekly basis. The top three divisions join the popular Pure Stocks as the Fab Four Friday night show that starts promptly at 7:30 pm.

“Last season the goal was the continue Lernerville’s reputation to be one of the most competitive tracks in the country along with enduring it’s popularity with the fans,” Mr. Risch Jr. said “ I feel we were successful in keeping many of the tracks traditions in place as well as implementing new procedures to keep the show moving. Our drivers, sponsors, and staff are very passionate and loyal about starting their weekend every Friday night at the track and plans are in place for the same in 2007.” Risch added.

Mark these important dates as Lernerville will again host both the World of Outlaws Sprints and Late Model sanction bodies in 2007. The WoO sprints invade the Sarver oval on Tuesday, May 17th for the Commonwealth Clash and on Tuesday, July 17th for the Annual $30,000 to win Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. Tuesday, April 17th the track will welcome the WoO Late Model for the Showdown in Sarvertown. Excitement continues to circulate around the country as both the late model drivers and fans anticipate the inaugural two-day extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, June 29 & 30th the $30,000 to win Firecracker 100.
Gary Risch Sr. who also served as Co-Assistant Manager will assume the duties as Food & Beverage Manager. Gary Sr. will devote his time and expertise planning food and beverage items. Through his lifetime, he has been earning a seasoned background in the food and beverage industry and his efforts will be important to continue Lernerville’s reputation as a pioneer in the sport. “We want our fans to feel at home during their visit and the plans for an adequate variety of food and beverage is the goal,” said Gary Risch Sr.

The complete 2007 schedule will be released shortly. The 39th Lernerville Awards Banquet will be held, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Days Inn, Rt. 8 South of Butler. Tribute will be paid to the drivers, owners, crews, print and electronic media personnel, officials, employees, safety crews and other friends all of who have contributed to the racing program at the Lernerville Speedway. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with an all you can eat buffet to begin at 6:00 pm. The price of the banquet is $35 per person, with free soft drinks and beer. You can call the speedway office at (724) 353-1511 for more information M-F from 8 am to 4 pm.

The holiday season is a good time to give Lernerville Speedway season passes, PIC -5’s, PIC-10’s, and Gift Certicficates as gifts for that avid race fan. Lernerville hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts can also be purchased. Again call the speedway for any of these items.

RACING FANS DIRECT KNOXVILLE AIRFARE DISCOUNT

Westminster, MD : December 6, 2006 for Immediate Release



Racing Fans Direct is once again informing fans of our continual goal to bring the utmost in discounts , tours , & personal convenience .

As of today Racing Fans Direct is making another discount available to fans that plan on attending the 2007 Knoxville Nationals . In cooperation with Northwest Airlines , Racing Fans Direct is making available a 10 % discount now up to 30 days before the event after which becomes 5% on your roundtrip airfare to Des Moines , Iowa for the Knoxville Nationals , between August 4 to 13th , 2007 . While we realize it is extremely early before allot of fans even think about such planning. It is however to your advantage to book now to save rather then book at later date when these fares go up.

It‘s a simple process by going to www.nwa.com & following a four step procedure, 1. Click on nwa travel e- cert, 2. Enter World Perks number or continue to login as guest 3. Complete flight search 4. at bottom of page you’ll see ,e-cert fare, electric voucher , or meeting agreement --select meeting agreement & enter World file number “ NYUTK “ then complete your transaction . If you have problems in completing this please feel free to contact racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com & I will gladly help or assist you in anyway possible. We strongly urge all fans going to the Knoxville Nationals use this timely discount soon as possible for your benefit & to demonstrate to the airlines our loyalty for there assistance . www.racingfansdirect.com – “Racing to Assist Fans “.

Big news for Mike Linder and Andy James Motorsports.

They say that it is better to give than to receive during this time of the year. Well, that is very true. New and old sponsors alike have been given the address where the red number three lays in wait between races and they have given generously over the last few weeks.

Sponsorship is critical to the survival of every race team and Mike Linder is proud to have the partners that he does. We at Andy James Motorsports first want to thank all of the great people that propelled Mike to his second consecutive 410 championship at Fremont Speedway in 2006.

Linder’s Speed Equipment, Pro Shocks, Engler Printing, Justco Machine, J and J Auto Racing, Ultra Shield Race Products, Beaverdam Contracting, Kistler Engines, Vision Quest, Slammers Sports Bar, Burns Iron and Metal, and Woleslagel Moving Company.

Crew Members that helped Mike this year were Steven Linder, Richard Sebastian, Ryan Witte, Andrew Barman and of course myself.

Mike Linder would now like to introduce these great people who have dedicated themselves to helping the team get a third title at Fremont as well as the first 410 track crown and fourth overall at Attica Raceway Park.
Just a small side note. We have received the two brand spanking new suits from Leaf Racewear already thanks to Wilbur Linder and Rich Farmer or R and R Auto Wrecking. Big thanks as well to Adam Ross; it only took about four weeks from design to production to get these beautiful suits.

Linder’s Speed Equipment- A full service J and J Auto Racing, Pro Shocks, and DMI parts dealer. Jim can also dyno test and rebuild your Pro Shocks along with your KSE steering gear.
Pro Shocks- The symbol for winning.
Leaf Racewear- The ultimate in protection.
DMI Sprint Race Components- Got an appetite for winning?
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