Outlaws ink new sponsorship deal

February 6, 2016

The World of Outlaws have a new title sponsor. Sears Roebuck Corp. and The World of Outlaws reached agreement on a three-year deal that provides sponsorship from Sears to the sprint car and late model series. Both parties have option years to extend the agreement. Sears Craftman Tools is the featured brand.The deal provides needed stability to the World Racing Group and Outlaw race teams. It's a win for Sears as many race teams use the company's products.Doug Esh is excited to start the 2016 racing season. The Lancaster veteran told me his Mark Coldren-owned race team has the best ...

Racing season begins in Florida

January 30, 2016

Florida winter racing action is here. Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla., and East Bay Speedway are scheduled to operate this weekend. Late model racing was scheduled at Bubba's Friday. Tony Stewart's All Star Circuit of Champions open the sprint car season Feb. 4-6 at the track. The USAC National sprint car series visits the central Florida facility Feb.17-20.East Bay Speedway near Tampa hosts the crate late models Feb. 4-6. The Lucas Oil late model series races there Feb. 8-13. The winter series concludes with the Lucas Oil 360 sprint cars Feb.18-20.Volusia Raceway Park near Daytona ...

Exodus hurts Penn State

January 21, 2016

The Nittany Nation has emerged from a week unlike one it's ever seen.It began with defensive coordinator Bob Shoop accepting a similar position at Tennessee and continued with six more defections.Offensive line coach Herb Hand left for Auburn, graduating seniors (with eligibility left) Geno Lewis and Akeel Lynch are transferring, Lewis to Oklahoma and Lynch to a school to be determined.Others leaving the program included linebackers Troy Reeder, a starter who showed promise much of the season, and reserves Gary Wootten and Daquan Worley.Penn State has long been a place where almost no ...

Lincoln sets early opener; Williams Grove to end Saturday night series

January 2, 2016

Area speedways continue to prepare for the coming race season. Lincoln and Williams Grove have released their 2016 schedules, with changes at both.Lincoln Speedway kicks off the northeast outdoor race season Feb. 27. Current plans are to race during daylight the first three weeks using Sundays as rain dates. Other highlights of the Lincoln schedule include a World of Outlaws visit May 18, USAC sprint cars June 8, Dirt Classic Qualifier June 11, Kevin Gobrecht Memorial June 25, USAC/ARDC midgets Aug. 18, UNOH All Star Sprint Cars Aug. 20, Keystone 50 for super sportsmen Sept. 17 and Dirt ...

‘Off’ season still on for local race tracks

December 19, 2015

Is there any off season to area auto racing? Local and national dirt racing groups continue to release news.William Grove Speedway released its 2016 racing schedule. The season opener is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Sprint cars and super late models will be featured the first two programs before giving way to weekly 410 and 358 sprint car racing.Selinsgrove Speedway is in need of a lead tech inspector and concession help. Email promoter Steve Inch if interested. Details are available on the track's website.Lincoln Speedway will attempt to open the northeast racing season on Feb. 21. The ...

Selinsgrove, Bedford plans revealed; Outlaws make changes

December 5, 2015

Offseason activities continue at area speedways.Selinsgrove Speedway will again host a race car show at the Susquehanna Valley Mall from Feb. 21-27. There is no charge to participate. Teams seeking to register a car for the show should e-mail the track at publicrelations@selinsgrovespeedway.com.Selinsgrove Speedway is scheduled to open March 19 with the big block modified Race of Champions.The A-Main is 40 laps in distance worth $4,000 to the winner. Race time is 2 p.m. The following day will be utilized, if necessary, for inclement weather. This is the 12th time the event will be held ...