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Jones shines at Oval Nationals(Perris, CA) Levi Jones of Avon, Ind. took a giant step toward his third USAC National Sprint Car championship Friday night, winning a thrilling 25-lap preliminary feature in the 14th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” at the Perris Auto Speedway. Jones passed Damion Gardner on lap 14 and led the final 12 laps in his Tony Stewart Racing Chevy/Bass Pro Shops Maxim/Kistler Chevy. PHOTO CREDIT: USAC
Clauson tops Oval Nationals opener(Perris, CA) Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. led all 25 laps to win Thursday night’s 14th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” preliminary feature at the Perris Auto Speedway. He piloted the Parker Stone Company/Gaerte Engines Maxim to his ninth victory in USAC competition this season.
Spencer looks to extend USAC/CRA streak at Oval Nationals(Perris, CA) The 2009 Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series doesn’t conclude until November 28, but the next two weekends will be pivotal in the battle for the championship
Wilke-Pak guns for record 134th win at 'Copper World Classic'(Phoenix, AZ) Wilke-Pak Racers of Milwaukee, Wisc. will seek an historic record 134th USAC National feature victory November 12 when the USAC Mopar National Midget Series takes to the Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway for the 34th “Copper World Classic.”
Leffler among 'Copper World' entries(Phoenix, AZ) Jason Leffler of Long Beach, Calif. has joined the field for the upcoming November 12 “Copper World Classic” USAC K & N Silver Crown race at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway. The race will be his 50th in the series, having made his debut in 1994.
USAC Sprints kick off 2010 at East Bay(Indianapolis, IN) The 2010 USAC National racing season will start in the Sunshine State with the announcement today of the February 8-9-10 non-wing 410-c.i. USAC National Sprint Car races at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Fla. It’s part of East Bay’s big six-night February slate which also includes the All Star Sprint Car Series, which competes at the track February 11-12-13.
14th Oval Nationals return to Perris Nov. 5-7(Perris, CA) Defending Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint car champion Mike Spencer will try to become only the second driver in history to win four consecutive USAC/CRA Sprint features when the series resumes November 5-7 with the 14th “Budwesier Oval Nationals” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway.
Spencer extends USAC/CRA lead at Perris(Perris, CA) Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint Car series point leader Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. is now eight points up on David Cardey after winning Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at the Perris Auto Speedway.
Bad weather foils Gold Crown Nationals(Pontoon Beach, IL) This weekend's DuPont Gold Crown Midget Nationals at the Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill. have been cancelled. Officials of USAC, Powri and Tri-City Speedway are discussing possible rescheduling of the event in early 2010 and will have an announcement regarding that when it is firm.
Gold Crown Wednesday practice cancelled due to wet grounds(Pontoon Beach, IL) Officials of USAC, Powri and Tri-City Speedway have announced cancellation of Wednesday night's scheduled open practice session at the Pontoon Beach, Ill. track due to rain and wet grounds
Darland tames Winchester Speedway(Winchester, IN) Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. won Sunday’s 40-lap “Winchester Oldtimers Weekend” USAC National Sprint race at the Winchester Speedway, beating series point leader Levi Jones to the checkered flag. Jones led the first 18 laps and Darland led the final 22 in his Rotondo Weirich/Benic Enterprises Maxim/Gaerte Chevy.
Gardner pockets big check at Lawrenceburg Fall Nationals(Lawrenceburg, IN) Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. earned a paycheck for $10,000 Friday night at the Lawrenceburg Speedway, leading the final nine laps to win the 30-lap “Fall Nationals” USAC National Sprint race at the 3.8-mile dirt oval.
