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April 19th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition LXI
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Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 19th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition LXI
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BREAKING: Brother Of Hendrick Shop Machinist Killed By Boston Marathon Bombers
by Summer Bedgood
The Boston Marathon bombing took a turn towards a NASCAR connection Friday, when the brother of a Hendrick Motorsports employee was killed during a shootout with the alleged bomber.
Sean Collier, who was killed in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday night, was an MIT police officer on routine duty when the two bombing suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev confronted him. While the details remain unclear, Collier was caught in some sort of shootout with the suspects, hit with bullets multiple times and pronounced dead upon arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital just after 10:30 PM. He was 26 years old.
Sean was the brother of Hendrick Motorsports machinist Andrew Collier, a loyal employee who has been with the organization since September of 2008. The team, in confirming the connection Friday released a short statement asking for privacy for the 25-year-old and his family during this difficult time.
That left Sprint Cup point leader Jimmie Johnson filled with mixed emotions as he entered the weekend in Kansas Speedway. Though the team is off to a great start, with two victories in seven races, Hendrick Motorsports was filled with sadness Friday as news his fellow HMS employee spread across the garage. Though hearts in the NASCAR community were generally heavy, following the tragic news coming out of Massachusetts, it dealt a particular blow to everyone when the tragedy hit this close to home.
"Absolutely we'll race with heavy hearts," said Johnson. "I think all of us in society have paid attention to that and it's hit somewhere deep in us. But in the last three hours, it's gone to a new level knowing that a fellow teammate is directly involved."
MIT university released a statement on the incident, saying, "While the circumstances around the officer's death remain the subject of an active investigation, what is certain is that the officer gave his life to defend the peace of our campus. His sacrifice will never be forgotten by the Institute. We are thinking now of his family, and our hearts are heavy."
Officer Collier's brother, Andrew, received a degree from NASCAR Technical Institute in Charlotte after having volunteered for Able Motorsports while attending high school in Massachusetts. He worked as a mechanic for the No. 35 car in the Whelen Modified Tour and Busch North Series, in 2004 and 2005 before teaming up with Hendrick.
The Hendrick Motorsports teams are running a commemorative sticker on their cars for the victims of the tragedies in Massachusetts.
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The Boston Marathon bombing took a turn towards a NASCAR connection Friday, when the brother of a Hendrick Motorsports employee was killed during a shootout with the alleged bomber.
Sean Collier, who was killed in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday night, was an MIT police officer on routine duty when the two bombing suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev confronted him. While the details remain unclear, Collier was caught in some sort of shootout with the suspects, hit with bullets multiple times and pronounced dead upon arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital just after 10:30 PM. He was 26 years old.
Sean was the brother of Hendrick Motorsports machinist Andrew Collier, a loyal employee who has been with the organization since September of 2008. The team, in confirming the connection Friday released a short statement asking for privacy for the 25-year-old and his family during this difficult time.
That left Sprint Cup point leader Jimmie Johnson filled with mixed emotions as he entered the weekend in Kansas Speedway. Though the team is off to a great start, with two victories in seven races, Hendrick Motorsports was filled with sadness Friday as news his fellow HMS employee spread across the garage. Though hearts in the NASCAR community were generally heavy, following the tragic news coming out of Massachusetts, it dealt a particular blow to everyone when the tragedy hit this close to home.
"Absolutely we'll race with heavy hearts," said Johnson. "I think all of us in society have paid attention to that and it's hit somewhere deep in us. But in the last three hours, it's gone to a new level knowing that a fellow teammate is directly involved."
MIT university released a statement on the incident, saying, "While the circumstances around the officer's death remain the subject of an active investigation, what is certain is that the officer gave his life to defend the peace of our campus. His sacrifice will never be forgotten by the Institute. We are thinking now of his family, and our hearts are heavy."
Officer Collier's brother, Andrew, received a degree from NASCAR Technical Institute in Charlotte after having volunteered for Able Motorsports while attending high school in Massachusetts. He worked as a mechanic for the No. 35 car in the Whelen Modified Tour and Busch North Series, in 2004 and 2005 before teaming up with Hendrick.
The Hendrick Motorsports teams are running a commemorative sticker on their cars for the victims of the tragedies in Massachusetts.
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Top Racing News
by Beth Lunkenheimer & Justin Tucker
James Buescher Leads First Truck Series Practice
James Buescher led the first Camping World Truck Series practice session at Kansas Speedway with a fast lap of 178.873 mph. In the nearly three-hour practice, Buescher ran 53 laps and sat atop the leaderboard for the majority of the time. The only other driver to break through to the top was Turner Scott Motorsports teammate Jeb Burton, who ended the session in second. Brendan Gaughan, Max Gresham, and Johnny Sauter rounded out the top 5.
Buescher, the defending champion of this event is looking for a boost to a season that's started without a top-10 result, in three starts despite being the reigning series champ. Truck Series drivers will be back on track for their final practice session from 3:00 - 4:20 PM ET, while qualifying for the SFP 250 will be held Saturday morning at 11:05 AM ET.
Editor's Note: See Beth's column on how Buescher needs a breakthrough weekend in Truckin' Thursdays.
MWR, Hendrick, RFR Set To Honor Marathon Bombing Victims
Michael Waltrip Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports are among several race teams who will pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing this weekend at Kansas Speedway.
Door numbers on MWR's three Sprint Cup Series entries, the No.'s 15, 55, and 56 will replicate the design of the 2013 Boston Marathon bib worn by 30,000 runners in this year's race. Monday's attack hit close to home for MWR founder and owner Michael Waltrip, who once was entered in the event himself while still a full-time driver.
"The news coming out of Boston this week was very personal to me," Waltrip said. "When I ran the Boston Marathon in 2000, I remember thinking about what a privilege it was to participate and all the hard work it took to be there. When you can see those international flags flying in Copley Square, you know you're about to complete your journey. I know the joy those runners were feeling at that moment when their worlds changed."
Considering the strong personal connection he felt, the decals were a small way Waltrip's organization felt like they could show they're "standing with" the victims.
"It was a great moment of pride when they pinned the Boston Marathon bib on me," he added. "So I thought it would be great to 'pin' bib numbers on our race cars this week in Kansas. I want to thank our sponsors and NASCAR for giving us permission to show our support. We want the victims of the attack, the brave men and women who helped after the explosions and the city of Boston to know we're thinking of them and will support them any way we can."
Roush Fenway Racing will pay tribute and support for the City of Boston with a "B Strong" tribute. The Roush Fords will carry special decals, while team owner Jack Roush will donate $100 for every lap the team leads during Sunday's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway.
"When events occur such as what happened earlier this week in Boston, it's our nature to be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions," Roush said. "To have to withstand an act of such senselessness and cowardice against innocent people is disheartening to us all. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, as well as the entire city of Boston.
Michael Waltrip Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports are among several race teams who will pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing this weekend at Kansas Speedway.
Door numbers on MWR's three Sprint Cup Series entries, the No.'s 15, 55, and 56 will replicate the design of the 2013 Boston Marathon bib worn by 30,000 runners in this year's race. Monday's attack hit close to home for MWR founder and owner Michael Waltrip, who once was entered in the event himself while still a full-time driver.
"The news coming out of Boston this week was very personal to me," Waltrip said. "When I ran the Boston Marathon in 2000, I remember thinking about what a privilege it was to participate and all the hard work it took to be there. When you can see those international flags flying in Copley Square, you know you're about to complete your journey. I know the joy those runners were feeling at that moment when their worlds changed."
Considering the strong personal connection he felt, the decals were a small way Waltrip's organization felt like they could show they're "standing with" the victims.
"It was a great moment of pride when they pinned the Boston Marathon bib on me," he added. "So I thought it would be great to 'pin' bib numbers on our race cars this week in Kansas. I want to thank our sponsors and NASCAR for giving us permission to show our support. We want the victims of the attack, the brave men and women who helped after the explosions and the city of Boston to know we're thinking of them and will support them any way we can."
Roush Fenway Racing will pay tribute and support for the City of Boston with a "B Strong" tribute. The Roush Fords will carry special decals, while team owner Jack Roush will donate $100 for every lap the team leads during Sunday's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway.
"When events occur such as what happened earlier this week in Boston, it's our nature to be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions," Roush said. "To have to withstand an act of such senselessness and cowardice against innocent people is disheartening to us all. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, as well as the entire city of Boston.
Of course, Roush Fenway is co-owned by Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, one of several city leaders who have risen to the occasion in the wake of this horrific incident.
"As Americans, we can all be proud of the way the city of Boston and the entire nation has banded together in the wake of this tragedy," added Roush. "We're proud of our Boston connections and feel privileged to be able to play a very small part in supporting the 'B-Strong' effort."
Hendrick Motorsports, whose employee Andrew Collier is dealing with the death of his brother, Sean, as a result of the tragedy are also running special decals.
Starr And Niece Team Up For Kansas
David Starr and the No. 81 SS Green Light Racing team will have a combination of some new and old faces at Kansas Speedway this weekend for the SFP 250.
Crew chief Jason Miller is back on top of the No. 81 pit box this week and Niece Companies of Austin and Fort Scott,Texas will be the primary sponsor for Starr and the No. 81 truck this weekend at Kansas.
Niece Equipment and Niece Products rent and sell water trucks, along with fuel and lube trucks to the construction and mining industries. Employing over 100 at two U.S. facilities, the company is a major exporter to Africa, Australia, and South America. Niece products are used in large mines, pits, and quarries.
"I'm looking forward to working with my old friend and crew chief Jason Miller again, and man I'm excited to have Niece on board with us," Starr said about the new partnerships. "Al Niece is a good friend, he's a racing enthusiast and he has a great company with great employees and we are excited to have him be part of our team and showcase the Niece Companies in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series."
"I've done a little racing in sprint cars and stock cars a few years back, but this is our first foray into sponsorship in NASCAR racing," added company owner Al Niece. "We are bringing some of our key employees up to the race and using the opportunity to thank some of our great customers. In construction, auto racing is very, very popular so we think this works well for us; we are looking forward to it."
This weekend's race at Kansas marks the 310th career start for Starr in the Camping World Truck Series. Starr has 4 wins, 47 top 5s, and 106 top 10s in 15 seasons running the NCWTS.
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In Case You Missed It
by Beth Lunkenheimer
NHRA Trounces NASCAR ... In The Name Of Charity
NASCAR may have better ratings, but when it comes to softball drag racing is king. At least, they were on Wednesday in a special event, held at a local Kannapolis, NC field which benefited Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Armed Forces Foundation. The NHRA team, led by pitcher (and racer) Morgan Lucas posted a 19-5 win in which the game was never close.
Lucas went the distance on the mound, allowing only one earned run while the offense for the NHRA was provided by everyone: the team totaled 27 hits, and every batter that came to the plate got on base. A bunch of NASCAR stars, led by Kurt Busch, Elliott Sadler, Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and others never gained momentum, both at the plate and in the field in the seven-inning contest.
"What a great night, and the best part is we raised some money for a couple of great charities," said the NHRA's Bob Vandergriff, Jr. about the game held in Kannapolis, NC. "Our guys were really motivated, coming in here to the heart of NASCAR country, and we had quite a bit of excitement and chatter in the dugout. It was fun, and the goal now is to make this an annual thing with the NASCAR guys and keep it growing. We had a great crowd for this inaugural game, and once the word spreads after this first one, I think we'll begin to pack this place."
Lucas went the distance on the mound, allowing only one earned run while the offense for the NHRA was provided by everyone: the team totaled 27 hits, and every batter that came to the plate got on base. A bunch of NASCAR stars, led by Kurt Busch, Elliott Sadler, Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and others never gained momentum, both at the plate and in the field in the seven-inning contest.
"What a great night, and the best part is we raised some money for a couple of great charities," said the NHRA's Bob Vandergriff, Jr. about the game held in Kannapolis, NC. "Our guys were really motivated, coming in here to the heart of NASCAR country, and we had quite a bit of excitement and chatter in the dugout. It was fun, and the goal now is to make this an annual thing with the NASCAR guys and keep it growing. We had a great crowd for this inaugural game, and once the word spreads after this first one, I think we'll begin to pack this place."
Final Texas Ratings Down
The final ratings for Texas Motor Speedway ranked as the lowest of the year for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series in 2013. Posting a 3.8, with a 7 share the Nielsen number was also five percent lower than the Saturday night race from the 1.5-mile oval a year ago.
Since 2002, when the Texas race "peaked" with a 7.0 the viewership for the race has fallen an astounding 46 percent. The race was the epicenter of controversy heading in, with a primary sponsorship from the NRA and experts feel that may have resulted in a smaller audience.
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Keepin' It Short: Small Racin' For Big Cash In Bullard, Texas
by Mike Neff
Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts, once a small-scale vehicle for racing hobbyists are growing in popularity across the United States. They have been hugely popular in California for a long time; now, their notoriety and fan interest is spreading to the four corners of the country. Like most other classes of racing, there are several big races scattered across the calendar that entice drivers from around the country to make special trips in order to compete against the best in the sport. This weekend, that event will take place at Cactus Speedway in Bullard, Texas as the best Mini Outlaw Sprint Kart drivers in the country descend to the southeastern part of the state to compete for $5,000 to win.
Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts are high-powered racing machines that put on spectacular shows on pint-sized racetracks. They are a sprint kart frame with a roll cage, a full-sized wing on top of the cage, a 500CC engine and a driver who is fearless. The power to weight ratio of a Mini Outlaw is the same as a full-size 410 Outlaw Sprint Car. Qualifying speeds on a 1/5-mile dirt track will exceed 72 miles per hour.
Cactus Speedway is the epitome of a family-run racetrack. Tommy and Susan Terry own the facility, operating it with Tommy's parents Tom and Barbara. Along with the elder Terrys, the rest of the Terry clan helps out, along with an extensive array of volunteers that make the events a huge success. When you roll into the front gate, Eva welcomes you with a great attitude and a warm smile, showcasing the type of atmosphere you experience throughout any time at the track. Grandma's Wagon Wheel is run by Barbara, a concession stand where she will feed you just like you're at Grandma's for dinner. Tom III runs tech and is in charge of all of the safety around the track. The fourth generation of Tommys will generally be in the flagstand, while Tommy V is normally preparing his karts to run in the races. Cathy and Katherine have the unenviable task of scoring the events, but the word is, they do a tremendous job. The scales are operated by Mr. Neil, who also oversees the Pit Shack. Finally, Robert keeps everything flowing smoothly on the grid, while the voice you will hear over the public address system is TJ Smith. Aside from these members of the Terry ensemble, there are many more volunteers who make racing at Cactus a special experience.
No wonder why there's an All-Star list of entries for this event. Some of the drivers who are heading to Cactus this weekend include Jimmy Elledge, Nick Hoffman, Colby Copeland, Tyler Seavey, Logan Seavey, Morgan Sandhagen, Jake Parks, Buddy Kofoid and Tommy Brown. The interlopers will be taking on the hot shoes from Cactus, including Michael Stout and Kade Taylor. If you're in the Tyler, Texas area Friday or Saturday, take the trip to Bullard and check out the Mini Outlaw Sprint action at Cactus. You won't be disappointed.
This Weekend's Racing Schedule
Friday 04/19/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ Factory Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Ocean Speedway Watsonville CA USAC Western Classic Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Plaza Park Raceway Visalia CA USAC Western Dirt Ignite Midgets
Friday 04/19/13 Boyd's Speedway Ringgold GA Southern Regional Racing Series Super Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL 305 Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Hornets
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Stock Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL Sunoco American Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL UMP Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Lakeside Speedway Kansas City KS USMTS Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Paducah International Raceway Paducah KY World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Ponderosa Speedway Junction City KY Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Valley Speedway Grain Valley MO ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Fayetteville Motor Speedway Fayetteville NC World of Outlaw Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Creek County Speedway Sapulpa OK ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex Markleysburg PA Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Heart O' Texas Speedway Waco TX ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Factory Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Limited Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Street Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX USRA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Bombers
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Open Wheel Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Stockers
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Vintage
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Buzz
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Mini Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Pro Late Models 2x
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Street Stock
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Vintage Nationals
Saturday 04/20/13 Moulton Speedway Danville AL KMSA Mini Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR 305 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Stock Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Mini Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Pure Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Southwest Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Winged Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Dwarf Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Factory Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Southwest Dirt Racing Association Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ USRA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA American Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA California Lightning Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Ford Focus Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Hobby Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA NMRA Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA USAC Western Dirt Ignite Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Hobby Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA MST
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Southwest Trucks
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Sport Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Toyota Sedans
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Dwarf Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Pure Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare CA USAC West Coast Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA 305 Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA Sunoco American Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA UMP Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 305 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 410 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID ASA Pro Trucks
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID B-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Mountain Dew Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Super 6 Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL Outlaw Micros
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Sport Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Lightning Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL Spoon 6-Shooters
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Limited Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Vermillion County Speedway Danville IL MOWA Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN USAC 600 Mini Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown MD Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Sunoco American Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO A-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO B-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO Factory Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO ULMA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Springfield Raceway Springfield MO ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 311 Motor Speedway Pine Hall NC World of Outlaw Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Legends
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Mini Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC U-Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Whelen Southern Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock 4 Cylinder
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock V-8
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Thunder & Lightning
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Limited Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Micro Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Renegades
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Stock 4
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Hickory Motor Speedway Newton NC Rev-Oil Pro Cup
Saturday 04/20/13 Monadnock Speedway Winchester NH Valenti Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH Stock Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH USAC Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Salina Highbanks Speedway Pryor Creek OK USMTS Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Cleveland Speedway Cleveland TN Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Modified Street Bomber
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Openwheel
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Outlaw Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Pure Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Rookie Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Street Stock Bomber
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Super Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Two Barrel Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap TN FASTRAK Pro Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Gator Motorplex Willis TX ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Iron Warrior
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Mod 4
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Pure 4
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Pure Streets
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Super Streets
Saturday 04/20/13 Shenandoah Speedway Shenandoah VA USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Pure Stock
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Limited Stock Car
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA 410 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA Outlaw Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA Sportsman Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Thunderstox
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI IRA Outlaw Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI MSA 360 Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Mini-Wedges
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Semi-Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Semi-Mods
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Cornbelt Clash Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL IMCA Sport Compacts
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Sunoco American Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL UMP Modifieds
Sunday 04/21/13 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN USAC 600 Mini Sprints
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Modifieds
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME NELCAR Legends
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME PASS North Super Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Sportsman
Sunday 04/21/13 Grays Harbor Raceway Elma WA USAC Northwest Ignite Midgets
Thursday 04/25/13 Texas Thunder Speedway Killeen TX USMTS Modifieds
Thursday 04/25/13 Richmond International Raceway Richmond VA K&N Pro Series East
Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts are high-powered racing machines that put on spectacular shows on pint-sized racetracks. They are a sprint kart frame with a roll cage, a full-sized wing on top of the cage, a 500CC engine and a driver who is fearless. The power to weight ratio of a Mini Outlaw is the same as a full-size 410 Outlaw Sprint Car. Qualifying speeds on a 1/5-mile dirt track will exceed 72 miles per hour.
Cactus Speedway is the epitome of a family-run racetrack. Tommy and Susan Terry own the facility, operating it with Tommy's parents Tom and Barbara. Along with the elder Terrys, the rest of the Terry clan helps out, along with an extensive array of volunteers that make the events a huge success. When you roll into the front gate, Eva welcomes you with a great attitude and a warm smile, showcasing the type of atmosphere you experience throughout any time at the track. Grandma's Wagon Wheel is run by Barbara, a concession stand where she will feed you just like you're at Grandma's for dinner. Tom III runs tech and is in charge of all of the safety around the track. The fourth generation of Tommys will generally be in the flagstand, while Tommy V is normally preparing his karts to run in the races. Cathy and Katherine have the unenviable task of scoring the events, but the word is, they do a tremendous job. The scales are operated by Mr. Neil, who also oversees the Pit Shack. Finally, Robert keeps everything flowing smoothly on the grid, while the voice you will hear over the public address system is TJ Smith. Aside from these members of the Terry ensemble, there are many more volunteers who make racing at Cactus a special experience.
No wonder why there's an All-Star list of entries for this event. Some of the drivers who are heading to Cactus this weekend include Jimmy Elledge, Nick Hoffman, Colby Copeland, Tyler Seavey, Logan Seavey, Morgan Sandhagen, Jake Parks, Buddy Kofoid and Tommy Brown. The interlopers will be taking on the hot shoes from Cactus, including Michael Stout and Kade Taylor. If you're in the Tyler, Texas area Friday or Saturday, take the trip to Bullard and check out the Mini Outlaw Sprint action at Cactus. You won't be disappointed.
This Weekend's Racing Schedule
Friday 04/19/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ Factory Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Ocean Speedway Watsonville CA USAC Western Classic Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Plaza Park Raceway Visalia CA USAC Western Dirt Ignite Midgets
Friday 04/19/13 Boyd's Speedway Ringgold GA Southern Regional Racing Series Super Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL 305 Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Hornets
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Stock Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL Sunoco American Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach IL UMP Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Lakeside Speedway Kansas City KS USMTS Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 Paducah International Raceway Paducah KY World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Friday 04/19/13 Ponderosa Speedway Junction City KY Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Valley Speedway Grain Valley MO ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Fayetteville Motor Speedway Fayetteville NC World of Outlaw Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Creek County Speedway Sapulpa OK ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex Markleysburg PA Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Friday 04/19/13 Heart O' Texas Speedway Waco TX ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Factory Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Limited Modifieds
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX Street Stocks
Friday 04/19/13 RPM Speedway Crandall TX USRA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Bombers
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Open Wheel Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Stockers
Saturday 04/20/13 Dixieland Dirt Track Cottonwood AL Vintage
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Buzz
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Mini Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Pro Late Models 2x
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Street Stock
Saturday 04/20/13 Montgomery Motor Speedway Montgomery AL Vintage Nationals
Saturday 04/20/13 Moulton Speedway Danville AL KMSA Mini Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR 305 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Stock Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Mini Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Pure Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Southwest Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 Central Arizona Raceway Casa Grande AZ Winged Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Cocopah Speedway Yuma AZ USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Dwarf Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Factory Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ Southwest Dirt Racing Association Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Tucson International Raceway Tucson AZ USRA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA American Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA California Lightning Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Ford Focus Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Hobby Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA NMRA Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA USAC Western Dirt Ignite Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Hobby Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA MST
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Southwest Trucks
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Sport Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Madera Speedway Madera CA Toyota Sedans
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Dwarf Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Pure Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare CA USAC West Coast Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA 305 Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA 4-Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA Sunoco American Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 34 Raceway Burlington IA UMP Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 305 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville IA 410 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID ASA Pro Trucks
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID B-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Mountain Dew Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Meridian Speedway Meridian ID Super 6 Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL Outlaw Micros
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Sport Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Highland Speedway Highland IL UMP Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Lightning Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Peoria Speedway Peoria IL Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL Spoon 6-Shooters
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Limited Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Spoon River Speedway Canton IL UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Vermillion County Speedway Danville IL MOWA Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN USAC 600 Mini Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown MD Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Sunoco American Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO A-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO B-Mods
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO Factory Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO ULMA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Springfield Raceway Springfield MO ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 311 Motor Speedway Pine Hall NC World of Outlaw Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Legends
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Mini Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC U-Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Caraway Speedway Asheboro NC Whelen Southern Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock 4 Cylinder
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock V-8
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Thunder & Lightning
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Limited Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Micro Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Renegades
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Stock 4
Saturday 04/20/13 East Lincoln Speedway Stanley NC Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday 04/20/13 Hickory Motor Speedway Newton NC Rev-Oil Pro Cup
Saturday 04/20/13 Monadnock Speedway Winchester NH Valenti Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH Stock Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH UMP Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Eldora Speedway Rossburg OH USAC Sprint Cars
Saturday 04/20/13 Salina Highbanks Speedway Pryor Creek OK USMTS Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Cleveland Speedway Cleveland TN Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Modified Street Bomber
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Openwheel
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Outlaw Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Pure Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Rookie Pony
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Street Stock Bomber
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Super Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Duck River Raceway Park Wheel TN Two Barrel Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap TN FASTRAK Pro Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Gator Motorplex Willis TX ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Iron Warrior
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Mod 4
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Pure 4
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Pure Streets
Saturday 04/20/13 Lonesome Pine Raceway Coeburn VA Super Streets
Saturday 04/20/13 Shenandoah Speedway Shenandoah VA USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Limited Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 South Boston Speedway South Boston VA Pure Stock
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Limited Stock Car
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica VA Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA 360 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA 410 Winged Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA Outlaw Hornets
Saturday 04/20/13 Skagit Speedway Alger WA Sportsman Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Sportsman
Saturday 04/20/13 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway LaCrosse WI Thunderstox
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI IRA Outlaw Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI MSA 360 Sprints
Saturday 04/20/13 Oshkosh Speedzone Oshkosh WI Street Stocks
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Mini-Wedges
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Mod Lites
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Modifieds
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Semi-Late Models
Saturday 04/20/13 I-77 Raceway Park Ripley WV Semi-Mods
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Cornbelt Clash Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL IMCA Sport Compacts
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Sunoco American Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL UMP Modifieds
Sunday 04/21/13 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN USAC 600 Mini Sprints
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Modifieds
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME NELCAR Legends
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME PASS North Super Late Models
Sunday 04/21/13 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Sportsman
Sunday 04/21/13 Grays Harbor Raceway Elma WA USAC Northwest Ignite Midgets
Thursday 04/25/13 Texas Thunder Speedway Killeen TX USMTS Modifieds
Thursday 04/25/13 Richmond International Raceway Richmond VA K&N Pro Series East
Mike Neff is a Senior Writer and the Short Track Reporter for Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via email at mike.neff@frontstretch.com. Follow him on Twitter at @MNeffShortTrack.
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Frontstretch Folio: STP 400
by Beth Lunkenheimer
The Sprint Cup Series heads off to the Midwest this weekend for a Sunday afternoon date with Kansas Speedway. The STP 400 is the eighth race of the 2013 season and will be broadcast live, on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. The race can also be heard on your local MRN affiliate or SiriusXM Radio Channel 90. Drivers will compete for 267 laps (400.5 miles) en route to the checkered flag.
Records and Facts
Kasey Kahne holds the track qualifying record with a speed of 191.360 mph, set for last Fall's Hollywood Casino 400. Kahne led just a single lap that day, though before settling into a fourth-place finish to Matt Kenseth. Martin Truex, Jr. and Paul Menard placed second and third, respectively, while Tony Stewart rounded out the top 5.
Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the Spring race at Kansas. Martin Truex, Jr. actually led the most laps - 173 of 267 - before dropping to runner-up, behind the driver of the No. 11 Toyota. Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle rounded out the top 5.
Track Facts
Track / Race Length: 1.5-mile D-shaped oval, 267 laps, 400.5 miles
Banking
Turns: 15º
Tri-oval: 10.4º
Backstretch: 5º
Frontstretch: 2,685 feet
Backstretch: 2,207 feet
Grandstand Seating: 74,000
Pre-Race Schedule
Practices: Friday, April 19, 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET on SPEED
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 - 9:55 AM ET on SPEED
Happy Hour: Saturday, April 20, 12:30 - 1:20 PM ET on SPEED
Qualifying: Friday, April 19 at 4:40 PM ET on SPEED
VIPs
Grand Marshal / Command: Richard Petty
Honorary Officials: Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen, Don Stephenson
National Anthem: Season Two X Factor winner Tate Stevens
Race Day Forecast
Sunday: Cloudy
High: 62
Low: 47
They Said It
"We're looking forward to going back to Kansas because it is a fun racetrack. It's a very new racetrack as far as being repaved, so I think it's kind of new to everybody. We really feel like we're going to be on a level playing field when we get there. Everybody from JGR has done a really good job getting this No. 81 Alert Energy Camry ready to go. They've run very, very well on the mile-and-a-half tracks as a company. Matt Kenseth won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Kyle Busch won last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. I have high hopes going there. I've got a lot of optimism. We feel really good about the setup in the car and everything we have in place. We're just looking forward to getting on the racetrack." - Elliott Sadler
"There would be nothing better than winning in Kansas. That race track means a lot to me. Our team tested there a couple weeks ago. It went pretty well; it was only our team, so we really don't know how we stack up, but it's lightning fast. I think we were 207 or 209 miles an hour at the end of the straightaway there at Kansas, which was really good and really fast. I'm excited to go back there. It's amazing how much that area has built up and how much is going on there. It's a neat place and I've got a lot of family and friends coming, so that would be huge to win there in the Aflac Ford." - Carl Edwards
"With the new pavement at Kansas Speedway, everything changed quite a bit. I am looking forward to going back there this weekend. We didn't do so great there last year, but improving on the 1.5-mile tracks has become a major focus for the No. 31 team. I think we've done that with offseason testing. This will be the first smooth 1.5-mile track we've raced on with this new Gen-6 car. I think we are going to have to change things up with our setup leading into the weekend." - Jeff Burton
Beth Lunkenheimer is a Managing Editor for Frontstretch.com. She can be reached via email at beth.lunkenheimer@frontstretch.com. Follow her on Twitter at @Beth_Frntstrtch.
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Four Burning Questions in Kansas: Judging Fast Speeds And Penalty Appeals
by Amy Henderson
by Kevin Rutherford
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: Later this season, Kansas Speedway will host their first-ever major sports car event with a night race for the Rolex Sports Car Series on August 17. Which race does this event effectively replace?
Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Thursday's Answer:
Thursday's Answer:
Q: Former Truck Series racer Kelly Sutton (currently recovering from a severe motorcycle crash near Baltimore) had an arduous time in the series, never finishing better than 15th in 54 career starts. Kansas in 2005 was no better. What happened to Sutton that day?
Frontstretch Trivia Guarantee: If we mess up, you get the shirt off our backs! If we've provided an incorrect answer to the Frontstretch Trivia question, be the first to email the corrected trivia answer to trivia@frontstretch.com and we'll send you a Frontstretch T-Shirt ... FREE!
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Coming Tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Special Kansas Coverage! by Summer Bedgood, Beth Lunkenheimer, and Phil Allaway
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