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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 8th March 2010

Why I Don’t Watch NASCAR

The following commentary is from my friend and fellow race blogger Jason Orth. You can read more of his excellent work at his site – HeartlandRaceNews.com.

Why I don’t watch NASCAR

I had planned this for just after “pothole-gate,” but my own procrastination made that irrelevant. Now with “Edwards-gate” I got back to work.

For being the king of American auto racing (right now), I can’t stand watching NASCAR.

What impetus got me to write out my feelings? Well, yeah, it was the pothole, but more so it was the incessant Facebook NASCAR love-fest I saw on the day of the Daytona 500. I still can’t understand why people watch this sh*t.

Posted by CSM on 8th February 2010

Slacker Doesn’t Even Begin To Describe Me

I can hear the fellas at XR (OO’s network partners) gnashing their teeth all the way from Florida. I haven’t been plugging away with the content like I should.

Hey, life happens. Pretty soon we’re in February and I haven’t posted anything since the Chili Bowl. Yikes!

Posted by CSM on 5th February 2010

2010 Sprint Bandit Schedule

Perhaps when USAC finally implodes, the Sprint Bandits can move in and carry the banner for non-wing racing. The Bandits have one stop at I-80 Speedway on August 16.

Posted by CSM on 20th January 2010

Updated 2010 ASCS Midwest/Northern Plains Schedule

This new edition varies from the version previously published here. Includes some area National dates as well.

There are events in the works for shows at Boone County Raceway in Albion, Nebraska and Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa.

Posted by CSM on 18th January 2010

2010 Chili Bowl Championship Photos

An historic night in Tulsa. View the action through the lense of Joe Orth in the latest gallery.

Posted by CSM on 15th January 2010

Belleville Announces 2010 Schedule

Tulsa, OK – As the Chili Bowl kicks off the 2010 midget race season, the new year also ushers in the 100^th Anniversary of the Speedway Motors Belleville High Banks in Belleville, Kansas.

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.