The Weekend Ahead: March 3-6

Lonnie Wheatley, BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (March 2, 2023) – As we roll into March, Open Wheel dirt track action begins to ramp up slightly with a mix of Outlaws, Posse, USAC/CRA and USCS this weekend. The weekend launches Friday night with USCS and USAC/CRA both kicking off weekend doubleheaders in Mississippi and Arizona, respectively, along with a pop-up 360-ci race at Marysville Raceway in California. … Continue reading The Weekend Ahead: March 3-6

Hafertepe Tops Final Short Track Nationals at I-30 Speedway!

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 1, 2022) – The final chapter in the storied history of Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway clay oval was punctuated on Saturday night as Sam Hafertepe, Jr., took the $15,041 winner’s share in the 35th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires 41-lap finale atop the high-banked, ¼-mile clay oval. And the final race at I-30 Speedway … Continue reading Hafertepe Tops Final Short Track Nationals at I-30 Speedway!

Reutzel Romps to Henson Memorial Triumph at I-30 Speedway!

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 29, 2022) – Aaron Reutzel kicked off the final Short Track Nationals weekend at I-30 Speedway by racing to victory lane in Thursday night’s 25-lap “15th Annual Ralph Henson Memorial” event atop the high-banked, ¼-mile clay oval. Reutzel outlasted fellow front row starter Wayne Johnson in the opening circuits and then raced on to a convincing $5,646 victory aboard … Continue reading Reutzel Romps to Henson Memorial Triumph at I-30 Speedway!

The Final Short Track Nationals Hurrah at I-30 Speedway!

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 29, 2022) – The lights are set to go out for the final time at the storied I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. But the track that has been in operation at its current location since 1959 won’t go away quietly. Three final nights of Sprint Car racing action beginning tonight (Thursday, September 29) will bring the curtains down … Continue reading The Final Short Track Nationals Hurrah at I-30 Speedway!

Short Track Nationals Entry List Revealed at 60 and Counting!

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 27, 2022) – Just a couple of short days away from I-30 Speedway’s 35th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires, the early entry list is unveiled! Currently there are 60 drivers entered to compete for the $15,041 winner’s share in the 35th STN finale with more expected over the next couple of days before the … Continue reading Short Track Nationals Entry List Revealed at 60 and Counting!