INDIANAPOLIS Ind. – ?With the 2017 season set to open for Tony Stewart-Curb/Agajanian Racing (TSR) in Florida Thursday, the team is focused on continuing to set the standard in short track racing with two of the most accomplished drivers in all of motorsports. Behind the wheels of the TSR Sprint cars are eight-time and reigning World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Sprint Car Series Champion Donny Schatz and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, 1997 IndyCar champion and 1995 USAC triple crown winner Tony Stewart.
Recent announcements of partnerships for TSR with Arctic Cat, a world leader in designing, engineering and manufacturing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles and recreational off-highway vehicles (side-by-sides or ROVs), and Rush Enterprises, operator of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, serving as primary sponsor roles on the TSR No. 15 Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/Curb J&J and TSR No. 14 Rush Truck Centers/Arctic Cat/Curb/Ford Performance J&J, are followed by today’s announcement by the team of continued support from Curb/Agajanian’s Mike Curb and partner Cary Agajanian in co-entran
t role and the addition of Ford Performance as a partner on both TSR cars.
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CONCORD, N.C.: A confident driver can mean the difference between finishing fifth and sitting in Victory Lane.
Speed and a good handling Sprint Car doesn’t hurt, either.
Jason Johnson seems to have the total package at this point in the season. His car is fast, and he is making the right moves at the right time on the speedway.
That formula won Johnson the Knoxville Nationals. On Friday, it gave him his fourth victory of the season in the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals A-Main at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Johnson carved his way through stout competition and passed Dale Blaney to earn a fat $12,000 payday in what was an entertaining 30-lap event.
“To race with these guys, you have to be aggressive,” Johnson said.
“The fact is, these guys are the best in the business, and you have to learn to position yourself where they can’t come back on you.
“It’s just good, hard racing. Over a year and a half of racing with the World of Outlaws, it’s made me a better race and a better person.”
Fierce battles were waged all over the track. And Johnson was at the center of the most important ones.
Blaney took the lead at the drop of the green over Sweet and Johnson, who raced inches apart in the corners through the first three circuits.
Johnson passed Sweet in Turn 2 on Lap 4. But before the lap could be scored, Sweet took second back entering Turn 3.
The two traded the spot again on Lap 6. Three laps later, the two drivers were dicing five car-lengths in back of Blaney, who was dealing with lapped traffic.
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Gravel and Swindell add to teams legacy as eyes now turn toward 2017
CARLISLE, PA. – November 21, 2016 – CJB Motorsports team owners Chad & Jenn Clemens seemed to sum up their 2016 season pretty well when asked.
"We felt like it rocked," said the couple that fielded the #5 Big Game Treestands, J.R.C. Transportation Inc., C&S Lawn & Landscape machine for David Gravel and the #1 Big Game Treestands, GoMuddy.Com for Sammy Swindell. "All in all, we were very satisfied with what we achieved together as a team.
The Pennsylvania based organization began the season with strong runs in Florida and the momentum carried on throughout the year. While Sammy Swindell barnstormed the Midwest, Gravel toured with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. It was the first year the 2013 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the year was with the team and the results were astounding.
"David picked up nine wins for us and we really wanted to get to double digits," said Clemens. "When Barry (Jackson) and I sat down last year and talked about our goals. Double digits in wins was one of them and we came dangerously close to that. We had a few that slipped away from us. We won some big races, like the Jokers Wild at Eldora (Speedway) and the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville (Speedway.) I also think we gave away some big races too. Either way, between how strong David was out on the tour and Sammy was in the Midwest."
Gravel’s stat line included nine wins, eight quick times, 48 top-5’s and 70 top-10’s while Swindell notched three wins, two quick times, 17 top-5’s and 21 top-10’s. Both teams ran well in the sports marquee events and were often a threat each and every time they pulled into the track.
Part of what made the 2016 season so successful was an enhanced and expanded partnership with Mainstream Holdings, LLC.
"It was huge for us to have Tod Quiring and his folks recognize the potential in our team and how we run our organization and want to partner with us," explained Clemens. "They have been a tremendous asset for us and we are very appreciative for their support. It’s a dream come true for us and it’s taken a while to get there. We also want to thank the entire army of partners we have that make racing possible. We had several folks continue to stand by us and that means the world. We’re also very excited and thankful for the new partners that came on board for 2016 as well."
For the Clemens family, 2017 represents an opportunity to continue to build on the impressive 2016 campaign.
"We believe that if we continue down the path we are, we will get to where we are winning
championships and major races, year in and year out," said Clemens. "Our team is getting there
and 2016 was a big step towards there. We can’t wait to see what the future will bring and
sincerely appreciate everyone’s support. May everyone have a happy and safe holiday season."
CAR #5 2016 STATS:
Events: 77
Quick Times: 8
Wins: 9
Top-5’s: 48
Top-10’s: 70
Heat Race Wins: 25
Dash Wins: 7
Average Time Trial: 7.3
Average A-main finish: 6.1
Total Laps Led: 266
CAR #1 2016 STATS:
Events: 44
Quick Times: 2
Wins: 3
Top-5’s: 17
Top-10’s: 21
Heat Race Wins: 7
Dash Wins: 0
Average Time Trial: 10.4
Average A-main finish: 9.9
Total Laps Led: 74
UP NEXT: The CJB Motorsports has concluded their 2016 campaign.
STAY CONNECTED WITH CJB MOTORSPORTS:
For up to the minute race updates and behind the scenes content from CJB Motorsports, please follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Fans can also listen to all of the racing action live at www.DirtVision.com.
JOIN THE CRAFTSMAN CLUB:
CJB Motorsports gets the job done in the pits with Craftsman tools. Craftsman, one of the most enduring names in the tool industry, is a proud partner of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. You can experience the benefits of this legendary brand by joining the Craftsman Club here. CJB Motorsports would like to express their gratitude to Craftsman for supplying the team with dependable tools for their use, night in and night out.
DRIVER GEAR:
Check out the latest Sammy Swindell apparel and merchandise by visiting Sammy’s official online store as well as the R&R Racewear superstore, the webs largest collection of dirt track racing apparel and merchandise.
Click here for David Gravel’s apparel.
ABOUT CJB MOTORSPORTS:
CJB Motorsports is a winged, 410 sprint car team that competes across the country with drivers David Gravel & Sammy Swindell. Founded in 2005, the Chad and Jenn Clemens owned organization has worked to establish a standard of excellence in short track racing through fielding competitive entries and providing exceptional exposure for marketing partners. The team is based out of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
CJB Motorsports would like to thank all of our loyal sponsors and product manufacturers for their support and great products. Click on the name of the partner below to be taken to their website for more information.
Partners: Mainstream Holdings, Big Game Treestands, Muddy, J.R.C.Transportation Inc., Bairs Tree Service, Nyce, Crete & Landis Block and Concrete, All Star Performance, Henry Dunn Insurance, C&S Lawn and Landscape, Ecynbro Trucking
Manufacturers: Astro Titanium, Arctic Cat, ATL Fuel Cells, Blackbeard Ltd., Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Butlerbuilt, Cometic Gaskets, Energy Release, Fastener Specialties, FK Rod Ends, Factory Kahne Shocks, High Performance Lubricants, HRP Wings, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Kistler Engines, KSE Racing Products, Lincoln Welders, Moose Blocks, Inc., MSD Ignition, Outerwears, Safety-Klean, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson, Sweet Engineering, TI22, Walker Performance Filters, Weld Racing, Wilwood Brakes, Winters Performance.
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Show runs Sunday, March 5th through Saturday, March 11 at Phillipsburg Mall
The dates for the popular tenth edition of the week long Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show have been confirmed for 2017 and the hard-working staff and the many historical groups and speedways are putting all of the necessary pieces in place to produce another great show. The successful event will once again begin its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall located off Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, New Jersey beginning on Sunday, March 5th and will run through March 11th.
The upcoming show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and has become a must go to event for the local Tri-State area. Quaker Steak and Lube has taken on the lead sponsor role fir the third consecutive season.
For the tenth consecutive year, IRCO Community Federal Credit Union will once again lend their solid support to the popular show. IRCO was formed in 1966 and has grown in leaps and bounds to it’s present state today. IRCO serves over 8,000 members with assets exceeding $63,000,000. IRCO remains a locally-owned and staffed community financial institution. Greg Collins, vice president at the Phillipsburg, New Jersey based IRCO Community Federal Credit Union as well as the noted historian of the Harmony Speedway remarked, "We are overjoyed to once again play an integral part in the Dirt Track Heroes Show. For me, since day one of the very first show, it is living the dream as the cars and the stars who come out for the show are and remain my heroes and we are proud to be associated with this great show." Collins further noted, "It is hard to believe this is the tenth year for the show as the years have gone past so quickly. We are looking forward to another great show."
The schedule of events for the tenth edition of the Dirt Track Heroes Show will be released shortly and this great local event will remain focused on the past, present and future of the sport with special recognition to the many legendary stars all of the racing fans cheered on from the grandstands to the new wave of stars and the future stars who are now cutting their teeth in the entry levels of racing in quarter midget, go kart or junior slingshot ranks and determined to be the next driving stars in the sport..
The Phillipsburg Mall has proven to be a popular setting for this special event and will once again offer many varieties of new and vintage race cars, racing memorabilia, collectibles and photos on display throughout the Mall for the duration of the show’s run. The nine previous shows have brought out race cars from all divisions of motorsports filling the Mall space as the past, present and future of racing have been highlighted in a week long show celebrating the love each of us has found in attending races and meeting so many wonderful people associated with the sport. With an exciting and diverse schedule of events to whet the appetite of any true race fan, large crowds are expected to flock to the show to fill the wide walkways of the Phillipsburg Mall for the upcoming tenth edition of the show. This event is truly a Mall favorite and one of the leading attractions, continuously drawing outstanding crowds and successful events promoter Bob Miller and his wife Donna spearhead the hard working staff of individuals responsible for the continued success of the show.
The restored race cars represent racing’s past or what many race fans refer to as the "Golden Era" of auto racing. The great spirit of the event takes the great fan base of racing back to a special time in their lives when they could hop into their family jitney and travel less than a half hour to witness the excitement and spectacle of a night at the races. Some of the cars in attendance will be original works, some of the race cars are replicars of famous cars re-created to look much like the racers the legendary drivers drove to glory at one of the many speedways that hosted racing events. The great cars and the preserved memories gain far more impact when the fans have the opportunity to chat with many of the legendary drivers who will be making special appearances at the Mall during the week long event. All historical racing groups including Tri State, Flemington, Nazareth, Dorney Park, Harmony and Reading will have their memorabilia on display and their many scrapbooks open for the fans to take another long look at the glory years of racing and possibly find a picture or two they want to purchase as a keepsake from past glory or racing exploits.
Current day race cars are displayed by race teams to gain fan exposure and interest for themselves and their sponsors and create the "buzz" for the mall walkers to visit a race track in their immediate area. The cars are displayed to also exhibit the new and changing technology associated with racing and with the many restored race cars on site, depicts the evolution of the many eras of racing ingenuity. The fans can visit the Dirt Track Heroes Car Show and on any given night, meet the guys and gal drivers who pilot these four-wheel high-powered race cars. Many race tracks participate in this event as a way to distribute their yearly racing schedules for the upcoming season and to meet and greet their loyal fans and hopefully win over some new fans to attend racing events at their respective facilities. The show remains free to the public as it has been since first landing at the Phillipsburg Mall ten years ago.
In previous events, cars on display included big block and small block Modifieds, Sportsman, all divisions of Micro-Sprints, ARDC Midgets, all divisions of Sprint Cars, Slingshots, Stage One Modifieds, X-Cel Modifieds, Late Models, SpeedSTRS, Go-Karts and a broad variety of vintage and restored race cars. Bridgeport, Hamlin, Accord, New Egypt, Action Track USA and Snydersville will again be among the many speedways involved with the 2017 edition of the show. The week-long event will set aside one evening to salute the "Stars of Tomorrow" with a special night for the budding young racing talents competing with the many quarter midget clubs in the area and this night has proven to be one of the highlights of the week as many of the youngsters will be giving their first ever interviews to a large crowd.
For the tenth consecutive year, former Gasoline Alley show hosts Ed and Steve Pados will host the nightly events and interviews along with longtime racing personality Bobby Stull and former Lake Mocatek Speedway co-announcer Justin Beltrame. Snydersville Speedway Announcer Alex Greezweig has also signed on for the event.
The Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will again offer a great tribute keepsake event souvenir program book and shirt. The Phillipsburg Mall is open Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM; Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM. For Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes information, contact show organizers Bob and Donna Miller by phone at: 443- 513-4456, via e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at their website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. or contact Steve Pados at: 484-784-7756 or through email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Danny Dietrich releases 2017 schedule,
Will launch season February 9 at Bubba Raceway Park
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, PA. (January 27, 2017) – Boasting an impressive slate with a race count reaching the near-110 mark, Danny Dietrich will enter the 2017 season with plenty to look forward to. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native, who recently announced his plans to pilot for car owner Tom Buch during select events in 2017, will launch his new season with three consecutive nights of Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida.
“We have a big season ahead, but we’re definitely looking forward to it,” Danny Dietrich explained. “I have a dedicated group of guys who spend a lot of time in the shop. Without their help, a schedule like this wouldn’t be possible. I also want to thank Tom Buch and Gary Kauffman for the opportunities. They each believe in me and believe in what we are capable of. I think we are all pretty excited to get started.”
In addition to a full campaign aboard the Gary Kauffman Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Pace Performance/Gsell’s Whitetails/Hickory Run Orchards/ No. 48, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich will pilot the familiar Tom Buch-owned No. 13 on 18 separate occasions, beginning with eight appearances in the Sunshine State at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park; joining the Arctic Cat All Stars and World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.
Danny Dietrich will join the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on 20 different occasions in 2017, while competing against the “Greatest Show On Dirt” on 19 occasions.
“There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that makes all of this possible,” Dietrich explained. “The common goal is to be successful from start to finish. I’m going to work as hard as I can to make that a reality.”
Danny Dietrich’s 2017 Schedule:
February (9)
9th – Ocala ASCoC (Buch 13)
10th – Ocala ASCoC (Buch 13)
11th – Ocala ASCoC (Buch 13)
15th – Volusia ASCoC (Buch 13)
16th – Volusia ASCoC (Buch 13)
17th – Volusia WoO (Buch 13)
18th – Volusia WoO (Buch 13)
19th – Volusia WoO(Buch 13)
25th – Lincoln Speedway
March (9)
4th – Lincoln Speedway
11th – Lincoln Speedway
11th – Port Royal Speedway
12th – Williams Grove Speedway
17th – Williams Grove Speedway
18th – Lincoln Speedway
24th – Williams Grove Speedway
25th – Lincoln Speedway
31st – Williams Grove Speedway
April (10)
1st – Lincoln Speedway
7th – Williams Grove Speedway
8th – Lincoln Speedway
14th – Williams Grove Speedway
15th – Lincoln Speedway
21st – Williams Grove Speedway
22nd – Lincoln Speedway
28th – Williams Grove Speedway ASCoC
29th – Lincoln Speedway
30th – Bedford Speedway ASCoC
May (13)
5th – Williams Grove Speedway
6th – Lincoln Speedway
7th – Susquehanna Speedway
12th – Williams Grove Speedway
13th – Lincoln Speedway
17th – Lincoln Speedway WoO
19th – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
20th – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
21st – Weedsport Speedway WoO (Buch 13)
23rd – New Egypt Speedway (Buch 13)
26th – Williams Grove Speedway
27th – Port Royal Speedway
28th – Port Royal Speedway
June (14)
2nd – Williams Grove Speedway
3rd – Lincoln Speedway
8th – Susquehanna Speedway
9th – Williams Grove Speedway
10th – Lincoln Speedway
16th – Selinsgrove Speedway TBD
17th – Lincoln Speedway
18th – Waynesfield Raceway ASCoC (Buch 13)
19th – Wayne County Speedway ASCoC (Buch 13)
20th – Sharon Speedway ASCoC (Buch 13)
22nd – Muskingum Speedway ASCoC (Buch 13)
23rd – Williams Grove Speedway
24th – Lincoln Speedway
30th – Williams Grove Speedway
July (20)
1st – Lincoln Speedway
2nd – Path Valley Speedway
3rd – Lincoln Speedway
4th – Grandview Speedway
5th – Hagerstown Speedway
6th – Port Royal Speedway
7th – Williams Grove Speedway
8th – Port Royal Speedway
9th – Selinsgrove Speedway
14th – Williams Grove Speedway
15th – Lincoln Speedway
16th – Susquehanna Speedway
18th – Lernerville Speedway WoO (Buch 13)
21st – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
22nd – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
23rd – Ransomville Speedway WoO (Buch 13)
25th – New Egypt WoO (Buch 13)
28th – Williams Grove Speedway
29th – Port Royal Speedway
30th – Lebanon Valley Speedway ASCoC (Buch 13)
August (14)
4th – Williams Grove Speedway
5th – Federated Auto Parts Raceway WoO
6th – Knoxville Raceway
7th – Osky Speedway
10th – Knoxville Nationals
11th – Knoxville Nationals
12th – Knoxville Nationals
17th – Grandview Speedway ASCoC
18th – Williams Grove Speedway ASCoC
19th – Lincoln Speedway ASCoC
20th – Susquehanna Speedway ASCoC
25th – Williams Grove Speedway
26th – Lincoln Speedway
27th – Trailway Speedway
September (14)
1st – Williams Grove Speedway
2nd – Lincoln Speedway
3rd – Williams Grove Speedway
4th – Port Royal Speedway
8th – Port Royal Speedway ASCoC
9th – Port Royal Speedway ASCoC
15th – Williams Grove Speedway ASCoC
16th – Selinsgrove Speedway ASCoc
21st – Susquehanna Speedway
22nd – Williams Grove Speedway
23rd – Lincoln Speedway
28th – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
29th – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
30th – Williams Grove Speedway WoO
October (3)
5th – Vacation
6th – Vacation
7th – Vacation
8th – Vacation
14th – Port Royal Speedway WoO
21st – Port Royal Speedway
28th – Susquehanna Speedway
November (2)
4th – Charlotte WoO
5th – Charlotte WoO
Keep up with Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing during their entire campaign right here at the official online home of Fully Injected Motorsports – www.FullyInjected.com. Be sure to also follow Danny Dietrich online at www.dannydietrich.com, as well as on all of the available social media networks including Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannydietrich and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GKRracing/
Recent Highlights: Earned two victories during PA Sprint Speedweek (Mitch Smith Memorial and Selinsgrove Speedway Finale), as well as the overall PA Sprint Speedweek championship. Earned $25,000 National Open victory against the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway.
2017 Highlights: N/A
2015 Wins: 16
2016 Wins: 9 (Lincoln Speedway x2, Williams Grove Speedway x2, Selinsgrove Speedway x2, Susquehanna Speedway x2, Port Royal Speedway)
2017 Wins: N/A
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, Gsell’s Whitetails, Hickory Run Orchards, Carlisle Auto Salvage, CATS Used Truck Parts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Bowman Block & Head Repair, Graver’s Garage, Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse, B&C Auto Menders, Bear Mountain Orchards, El Vista Orchards, Moritz Machine & Repair, Bream Orchard
About Fully Injected Motorsports: Headquartered in Western Pennsylvania, Fully Injected Motorsports provides professional grade press releases to multiple short track teams from all areas of the country.
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JONESTOWN, PA. (November 9, 2016) – Brock Zearfoss Racing is pleased to welcome BAPS Paint & Supply as a major partner for the 2017 racing season. BAPS has been a major contributor to open wheel competition throughout Central Pennsylvania for a the last several seasons and will now join forces with Brock Zearfoss Racing for a full-on campaign across much of Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
“We are all really excited to have BAPS be a part of our program next season. They have a love for racing that stretches back as far as I can remember. For our team to be connected with a sponsor like that is really special. This is a great opportunity,” Brock Zearfoss explained. “I’ll do my best to represent BAPS at the highest level possible. We had a great year in 2016 and I’m certain 2017 will be even bigger with BAPS on board.”
As a family owned and faith-based company, BAPS’ mission is to provide customer service to the coatings industry through integrity, knowledge and quality of products, while supporting the community and developing its employees to their greatest potential.
“Lucky for us, we have a long list of supporters who do an amazing job with keeping us race-ready and competitive,” Brock Zearfoss explained. “We’re pumped to add BAPS to that list and continue our successes.”
BAPS is now a third generation, family- owned company with over 50 years of serving the community. With the fourth generation actively being developed as the future leadership & with strategic plans to continuously expand locations, products & services, BAPS is sure to be here to service you for many years to come. Please visit bapspaint.com for more information.
Brock Zearfoss conducted a career year in 2016; earning two main event victories, each occurring at different facilities, while also capping off a track championship chase second in the final standings. Zearfoss earned victories at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway; each career firsts.
Fans can keep up with Brock Zearfoss during his entire campaign – right here at www.fullyinjected.com, or at www.brockzearfoss.com. Be sure ‘follow’ the ‘Jonestown Jet’ on all of the available social networks including Twitter: https://twitter.com/brock_zearfoss and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brockzearfossracing
Recent Highlights: Earned second career 410 sprint car victory on Saturday night, August 20, at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA. Finished 2nd in final Port Royal Speedway 410 Sprint Car track championship.
2016 Wins: 2 (Williams Grove Speedway & Port Royal Speedway)
Brock Zearfoss would like to thank all of his marketing partners including: Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Meckley’s Limestone, Central Builders Supply Co., Leach’s Automotive, Masters Mechanical Insulation, Comprehensive Test and Balance, Berkebile Oil Company, Invisible Glass, Walker Performance Filtration, Schaeffer Racing Oil, Smith Precision Products, GME Steering, Simpson Race Products, CR Graphics, G Force Gears, Precision Powder Coat, Susquehanna Valley Speed Shop, Tate and Sons Firewood, BAPS Auto Paint and Supplies
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