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Hines returns to victory circle at Eldora(Rossburg, OH) Don Branson and Jud Larson would have been proud of Tracy Hines Saturday night. Hines, of New Castle, Ind., earned his first USAC feature victory since recovering from severe leg injuries in an motorcycle accident in early 2007, taking the checkered flag in the “Don Branson/Jud Larson Pole Night Sprints” USAC National Sprint race at the Eldora Speedway.
USAC Sprints at Bloomington rained out(Bloomington, IN) Friday night's USAC National Sprint Car event at Bloomington Speedway was canceled due to inclement weather and wet grounds. The series now heads to Eldora Speedway for the Don Branson/Jud Larson Classic Pole Night Sprints.
Chevrolet unveils new Midget engine(Indianapolis, IN) Chevrolet's all-new Midget racing engine was unveiled Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by GM representatives and United States Auto Club (USAC) team owner Tony Stewart.
Jones wins USAC thriller at Brownstown(Brownstown, IN) Defending USAC National Sprint Car Champion Levi Jones won Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC debut at Brownstown Speedway, one of the most spectacular feature events in recent USAC Sprint Car history. The race was the first ever for USAC at the 1/4-mile dirt track.
Hagen wins Rich Vogler Classic at Winchester(Winchester, IN) Darren Hagen gave car owner Keith Kunz Motorsports their third consecutive “Rich Vogler Classic” USAC National Sprint Car victory Sunday afternoon at the Winchester Speedway, leading the final 25 laps in his IWX/Advanced Racing Beast/Speedway Mopar special. The Riverside, Calif. driver nearly didn’t make it to the checkered flag!
Kruesman claims 'Power of Purple' at Perris(Perris, CA) USAC/CRA Sprint Car point leader Cory Kruseman extended his series lead Saturday night, winning the 30-lap “Power of Purple Night” feature at Perris Auto Speedway.
Cottle thrills Gas City(Gas City, IN) Shane Cottle of Kokomo, Ind. kicked off the 2008 USAC National Sprint Car season with a thrilling victory in Friday night's 30-lap race at the Gas City I-69 Speedway. Driving the Contos Racing Chalk/Frampton, Cottle took the lead from Brad Sweet on lap 18 and led the rest of the way to beat Dustin Morgan, Sweet, Levi Jones and Dave Darland, who came from the last row to take fifth. DavesPitpassPhotos
Rodriguez claims USAC/CRA prize at Perris(Perris, CA) Johnny Rodriguez grabbed the lead from Garrett Hansen with five laps remaining to win the USAC/CRA feature Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway. Cory Kruseman finished second, followed b y R.J. Johnson, Tony Jones, and Blake Miller.
Swanson scores USAC Midget victory in North Carolina(Kenly, NC) Kody Swanson led all 40 laps enroute to the Mopar USAC National Midget Series win Saturday night at Southern National Speedway. Dakota Armstrong was second as Cole Whitt, Darren Hagen, and Tracy Hines completed the top-five.
East claims USAC Midget prize(Anderson, IN) Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. recorded his 28th USAC Mopar National feature victory Sunday afternoon, winning the 50-lap Mopar National Midget race at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. The win was his 14th in the National Midget series.
USAC Sprints at Eldora postponed(Rossburg, OH) Heavy overnight Thursday rains inundated an already saturated surface and in the interest of safety and concern for the race teams, officials at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH have reached a decision to postpone Saturday’s (April 5) planned “Don Branson/Jud Larson Classic” USAC National Sprint Car race.
Spencer triumphs at Perris(Perris, CA) Mike Spencer outran Cory Kruseman to win the USAC/CRA feature Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway. Tony Jones finished third, followed by Tyler Brown and Rickie Gaunt.
