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Posted by CSM on 10th May 2010

Reactions from Eagle Raceway

Jack Dover with Eagle Raceway flagman Larry White after Dover's feature win Saturday.

My brother-in-law graduated from high school this weekend, so we were busy with family, but I was able to sneak out in time to catch the feature at Eagle Raceway on Saturday night.

My Take…

The sprint feature was very entertaining. Jack Dover won another Eagle feature, but he had to work hard to make it happen.

Trevor Grossenbacher looked strong throughout most of the feature, leading the middle portion of the race. However, Dover was able to catch and pass him in lapped traffic.

It’s situations like that where Dover’s experience really pays off. He’s just a lot smoother negotiating traffic than most guys do, especially at Eagle. Grossenbacher looked as fast though, and if he continues to put consisitent runs together like he did Saturday, he’ll pick up a feature win or two this season.

Mike Boston worked his way to third, but was not a factor in deciding the feature winner. Ken Klabunde was fourth, and John Klabunde rounded out the top-5.

Billy Alley made an appearance at Eagle, but just didn’t have the speed in the feature and finished eighth.

I did make it out to Eagle just as the IMCA Modified A Feature took to the track. I’ll admit, it was a very good race. It seems as though Eagle has one of the best IMCA fields in the country, and top-to-bottom the level of competition in that class has really gone up.

Complete Eagle Raceway results from 5/8/10.

And Finally…

We’ll be making the trip to Knoxville Raceway this Saturday. I’m ready to take in my first night at the Marion County Fairgrounds!

Posted by CSM on 2nd May 2010

IndyCars in Kansas, Droud Wins in Knoxville, Boston at Eagle

So in hindsight, I probably should have gone to Knoxville yesterday instead of Kansas City.

My Take…

In what is becoming a frustratingly common occurrence, the IndyCarshow at the Kansas Speedway was a bore. Team Penske’s Ryan Briscoe started on the pole, but it was the Target Chip Ganassi cars of Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti that ran away with a 1-2 finish yesterday afternoon at the 1.5 mile speedway.

Posted by CSM on 18th April 2010

ASCS MW Sprints @ I-80 Speedway Night #2

Jack Dover drove Gary Swenson's car to victory last night in ASCS Midwest action at I-80 Speedway. (Photo-Lonnie Wheatley)

We watched an entertaining feature last night. Jack Dover held off several charges from Lou Kennedy Jr., Clint Garner and Chad Humston. The victory was the first one of 2010 for both Dover and long time car owner Gary Swenson.

Posted by CSM on 17th April 2010

ASCS MW Sprints @ I-80 Speedway

I feel like a broken record for continuing to preach this, but FIVE classes is too much for one evening of racing. I understand the economics behind the almighty back gate revenue from selling so many pit-passes, but dirt racing in this area will never grow if promoters don’t get off their asses and PROMOTE. I forget, it’s easier to just add an extra class than it is to actually work at selling a product.

The problem with this short-sighted strategy is nights like last night do nothing to win over new fans. It was cold, the racing wasn’t exactly spectacular and it ended past 11 p.m. Nights like last night are becoming far too common in this area. Perhaps that’s why you see the same faces in the crowd every night. Normal, thoughtful, rational people wouldn’t sit through that. They also won’t choose their local dirt track as a viable entertainment option. So your race crowds will consist of your die-hards, friends and famalies of racers. Why worry about bringing in new fans?

OK, rant ended. I guess I shouldn’t preach too much as there’s a pretty good chance I’ll be out at I-80 Speedway for tonight’s finale of the ASCS Midwest show. Though I’ll admit, my tolerance for nights that include 5 classes is dwindling. This is the reason I’m staying away from Eagle during weekly shows in 2010.

Posted by CSM on 14th January 2010

Lasoski Out At Loyet Motorsports

Official Statement – Loyet Motorsports

Tulsa, OK – Loyet Motorsports has released Danny Lasoski from his driving duties at the 2010 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.

The decision to relieve Lasoski comes as a response to the financial situation stemming from the Bull Ring Midget Nationals at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Lasoski and Scott Pennington were promoters of the December 18-19 event.

Loyet Motorsports feels they have an obligation to show support to the other owners and drivers who participated in that event. “We hold no ill-will to Danny, but felt that it was best for both parties to go their separate ways at this time” said team owner Joe Loyet.

Lasoski competed in Tuesday night’s event for the team. There will be no replacement driver for the event.

Posted by CSM on 8th January 2010

24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Next Week!

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2010) – Just one week into the new decade, the nation’s premier motorsports spectacle is already upon us as the 24^th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals brings the City of Tulsa to life like no other time of the year.

Closing in on a quarter-century of unforgettable racing action atop the QuikTrip Center’s ¼-mile Tulsa Expo Raceway clay oval at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, the 24^th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals kicks off Tuesday night, January 12, before finally culminating with Saturday night’s (January 16) 50-lap championship main event.

Posted by CSM on 17th December 2009

Jason Meyers to Run Nine Racing Entry at Chili Bowl

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver Jason Meyers announced today that he has signed with renowned car owner Steve Lewis to race the no.9 (9J) Midget entry in the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. The no. 9, owned by Steve Lewis, with Jason Meyers piloting is scheduled to compete Friday night at the Midget Nationals which will take place on January 12-16, 2010 in Tulsa, Okla., at the Tulsa Expo Raceway.

Posted by CSM on 17th December 2009

Another One Bites the Dust

Video: State Fair Speedway to close after 55 years

NewsOK.com is reporting that State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City is closing after 55 years of racing.

It seems the track’s downfall is nearly $400,000 worth of electrical repairs that must be made in order for the facility to re-open.

Oklahoma has a rich sprint car heritage, it’s a real shame to see another historic dirt track venue close its doors.

Posted by CSM on 14th December 2009

File This Under “Bad News”

The future of State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City is in jeopardy. As of right now, the 2010 race season has been canceled unless some type of “electrical problem” can be resolved.

Even if they are able to run in 2010, it will be the track’s final season.

Posted by CSM on 11th December 2009

Steve Kinser Joins Tony Stewart Racing

steve_kinser Robin Miller from SpeedTV.com is reporting that Steve Kinser will run the 2010 World of Outlaw tour for Tony Stewart Racing. Kinser will team with current Outlaw champ Donny Schatz at TSR.

Kinser is taking the place of his son Kraig, who ran for TSR in 2009. Kraig will run a car fieled by Steve Kinser Racing in 2010, essentially flip-flopping seats.

The elder Kinser will run with Bass Pro Shops as the primary sponsor, with Quaker State in an associate sponsorship role.