Clarksville Speedway Setup: Weekly Racing

Saturday (11th) will bring another exciting night of racing action to Clarksville Speedway. All classes will be running. Kids foot races will also be held.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 4:00 pm
• Hot Laps - 6:00
• Green Flag: 7:30
• General Admission: $10
• Kids 6-10: $5
• Kids under 5: Free
• Seniors over 70: Free
• Pit Pass: $25

Clayhill Motorsports Setup: Double Points

Drivers will be chasing double points Saturday (11th) at Clayhill Motorsports.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 4:00 pm
• Drivers Meeting - 6:00
• Hot Laps - 6:05
• Green Flag - 6:30
• General Admission: $1o
• Madison County Residents: $1 w/Proof of Residence
• Pit Pass: $20

Crossville Raceway Setup: Weekly Racing

All classes will be racing Saturday (11th) at Crossville Raceway.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Pit Gate Open - 5:00 pm
• Grandstand Open - 6:00
• Trackside Open - 6:00
• Hot Laps - 7:15
• Green Flag - 7:45
• Grandstand Admission: $10
• Kids 5-10: $5
• Kids under 5: Free
• Trackside: $15
• Pit Pass: $25
• Pitt Pass - Kids 5-10: $15

Jason Keller 19th at Chicago

By Paul Jensen

After a poor qualifying run put Jason Keller in the 35th starting position, the Baker Curb Racing team got off to a fast start Friday in the NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 Powered By Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway.

25 laps into the 200-lap event, Keller was in the top 20. It was a race with long green-flag runs, which played into the Baker Curb team's hands. By mid-race Keller was complaining of the car being free on entry and tight center off. The longer the green flag runs, the faster the car became.

The race only had two cautions, opening with a 93-lap green run, followed by an 89-lap run. Green flag pit stops were the rule of the evening.

A night's worth of work was almost wasted late in the race when Keller was nabbed for speeding on pit road. There were problems with the tachometer in the car all night and the team had been guessing as to their pit road speed.

Even with the penalty, Keller managed to save a top-20 finish, crossing the finish line in 19th.

Eric McClure also finished ahead of where he started, winding up 31st in the #24 Rensi Hamilton Racing Hefty Ford. He had started 38th.

Casey Atwood parked the #05 Day Enterprises 31-W Insulation Ford after 19 laps with overheating problems. He was credited with a 37th-place finish.

Joey Logano won the race in the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing GameStop/Wii Sports Resort Toyota. Click here for complete results. (7/10/2009)

Chase Mattioli 27th in Iowa ARCA practice

Chase Mattioli was 27th on the practice speed chart Friday for the ARCA RE/MAX Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway. Mattioli recorded a speed of 124.432 mph in the #04 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Racing Liquid Fence Dodge.

Barry Fitzgerald was 31st in the #06 Peterson Motorsports TheBusPlace.com Ford, with a speed of 116.541 mph.

Wayne Peterson was 35th on the chart at 113.285 mph in the #0 Peterson Motorsports Days Inn-Casey's Country Store Chevrolet.

Austin Dillon topped the speed chart in the #29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, at 134.788 mph.

37 cars participated in the session. Click here for complete practice results. (7/10/2009)

Highland Rim Setup: Weekly Racing

A Sportsman 50-lap feature is on the card Saturday (11th) at Highland Rim Speedway. Eight other classes will also be racing. Armbands and tickets from the 4th of July rainout will be honored.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Pit Gate Opens - 1:00 pm
• Grandstands Open - 3:00
• Qualifying - 4:00
• Green Flag - 6:00
• General Admission: $10
• Kids 6-11: $5
• Kids 5 & under: Free w/Paid Adult
• Residents of Zip Codes 37206, 37207 & 37216 (East Nashville): Free w/drivers license

Franchitti 6th in Toronto practice

Dario Franchitti was 6th on the speed chart during the second practice Friday for the Indycar race on the streets of Toronto. The Williamson County resident recorded a speed of 102.029 mph in the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda. Franchitti was on the course for 25 laps with the 21st circuit being the fastest.

He was 7th on the chart for the first practice earlier Friday, when he recorded a speed of 101.094 mph.

Richard Antinucci was 20th in the second session at 98.836 mph. He had the #98 CURB/Agajanian/Team 3G Novicomm LED Lighting Technology Dallara Honda on the course for 27 laps with the 15th being the quickest trip around.

Antinucci was 21st in speed in the first session at 98.090 mph.

Will Power led the first session at 101.619 mph, while Raphael Matos topped the second session at 102.775 mph. (7/10/2009)

Riverview Setup: Firecracker 330, Triple Points

Riverview Speedway will be making up the races that were rained out on the 4th on Saturday (11th).

330 laps of racing are on the card, including a 100-lap Sportsman feature, a 50-lapper for the RVS Late Models, twin 25-lap features for the Dwarfs plus six other divisions. Drivers will be chasing triple points.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Private Track Rental Available - 7:00 am to 11:00
• Early Paid Open Practice - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Scheduled Raceday Practice - 2:00 to 5:20
• Qualifying - 5:30
• Drivers Meeting - 6:45
• Green Flag - 7:30
• General Admission: $10
• Seniors: $8
• Kids 6-11: $5
• Kids 5 & under: Free
• Pit Pass: $25
• Driver Registration: $25

Fairgrounds Speedway Setup: Hall of Fame Night

Nashville racing legends will be on hand Saturday night (11th) as Fairgrounds Speedway inducts five new members into the Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Hall of Fame.

Sterling Marlin, Chad Chaffin, Joe Buford, Marty Robbins and a mystery inductee will join the hall on Saturday. The ceremony will take place during the intermission. In the near future, the Fairgrounds Speedway plans to have a designated area at the track with memorabilia, video, and photos of Hall of Fame members for fans to enjoy for many years to come.

Previous inductees include Darrell Waltrip, Flookie Buford, Bob Reuther, the late Coo Coo Marlin and Andy Kirby.

Fans will have eight classes of racing to enjoy, including Front Runners and Limited Late Models. The Late Models and Super Trucks top the card.

Legendary Fairgrounds Speedway Drivers and Hall of Fame Inductees will be available for an autograph session in the concourse beginning at 4:15 pm.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Pit Gates Open - 2:00 pm
• Practice - 3:00
• Grandstands Open - 4:00
• Drivers Meeting - 4:10
• Legends Autograph Session on Concourse - 4:15
• Qualifying - 4:30
• Green Flag - 5:30
• General Admission: $10
• Kids 11-17: $8
• Kids 10 & under: Free
• Senior Citizens - $8
• Student ID - $8
• Military ID - $8

Casey Atwood to start 31st at Chicago

Rain caused qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 Powered By Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway to be delayed by two hours.

Once the track dried, Nashville driver Casey Atwood qualified the #05 Day Enterprises 31-W Insulation Ford at 172.469 mph, giving him the 31st starting position.

Jason Keller will start 35th after a qualifying run at 172.013 mph in the #27 Baker Curb Racing Pull Ups/Jewel-Osco Ford.

Eric McClure will roll off 38th in the #24 Rensi Hamilton Racing Hefty Ford, after qualifying at 171.576 mph.

Carl Edwards grabbed the pole in the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Scotts/Ortho Ford after a qualifying run at 176.956 mph.

Johnny Chapman, J.C. Stout, Stanton Barrett, Kevin Hamlin, Morgan Shepherd, and Brian Keselowski failed to make the show. Click here for the complete starting lineup. (7/10/2009)

Thunderhill Setup: Make-Up Races, Vintage Cars, Kids Night

A big night of racing is on deck for Saturday (11th) at Thunderhill Raceway.

The races that were rained out on July 4th will be made up. Tickets and armbands from the 4th will be honored. The Super Late Models will compete in a $2,000-to-win, $50-to-show feature.

The cars and drivers of the Kentucky Vintage Racing Association will also be competing.

Saturday is also Kids Night, with bicycle and foot races.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 4:00 pm
• Hot Laps - 6:00
• Qualifying & Heat Races - 6:30
• General Admission: $12
• Seniors: $10
• Kids under 12: Free
• Pit Pass: $30
• Super Late Model Entry Fee: $75

Duck River Setup: SRRS

The Southern Regional Racing Series invades Ducktona on Saturday (11th). In addition to the regular weekly classes, the SRRS will contest a 40-lap, $3,000-to-win, $300-to-start feature. It's the first race for SRRS after their summer break, so everyone should be ready to go!

All classes will be earning Duck River points except for Late Models, who will be earning SRRS points. Payouts will be for the higher car counts (11 & over) in all classes.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 4:00 pm
• Drivers Meeting - 6:30
• Grandstand Admission: $15
• Pit Pass: $30

Vintage Racers at Paducah tonight

The vintage coupes and sedans of the Kentucky Vintage Racing Association take to the 3/8-mile high-banked Paducah International Raceway oval tonight (10th) for the seventh time this season.

Owing to a rained-out event June 26th, it will be the fourth straight race at Paducah on the KVRA schedule. KVRA has competed at PIR 21 times since the series' inception in 2007.

Chad Fritsche of Puryear TN won last Friday night's feature at Paducah, the second win of the season for the second-year driver.

Fritsche held off Dennis English, a veteran racer from Palma KY who also has one PIR victory (Aug. 10, 2007) to his credit. Fritsche drives the #40 Moore Motorsports 1940 Chevy coupe and English drives his #42, a 1936 Ford sedan. Both Fritsche and English are employed by Dwain Taylor Chevrolet in Murray KY, Fritsche as a salesman and English as service department manager. Coincidentally, two races ago, English and Fritsche ended up 13th and 14th - the last two spots in the field - when they tangled on the first lap.

Rex Rutter, idle since he was injured in an off-track incident in April, returned to KVRA competition last week. The Madisonville KY driver finished third in the Weaver Motorsports #W3, a black 1947 Chevrolet coupe. Rutter is a three-time winner in KVRA competition, including a June 6th, 2008, feature at PIR. His interim replacement, late model driver Josh Throgmorton of Providence KY, scored a win in the W3 May 15th at Paducah. ...

The hot streak of Henderson KY driver Dave Davidson was interrupted last week. Davidson has won seven features this year, including four at Paducah. Last week, he finished fifth after starting at the back of the pack because of a KVRA rule handicapping drivers who string consecutive victories. Davidson drives the #16, a maroon and white 1933 Plymouth sedan.

Davidson's four PIR wins this year have pulled him to within one victory of tying KVRA founder and president Mark Moore, who has won eight times at Paducah. Moore, of Murray KY, drives the silver and orange #33 1934 Chevrolet coupe. He is the series' all-time winningest driver, but has only one feature win this season. He has won 20 features, compared to Davidson's 15.

Moore's brother, Mike Moore, will be in the lineup for his brother's Moore Motorsports team for the second week in a row. He will drive the #35, a 1935 Plymouth coupe, tonight. Last week, the Newburgh IN driver wheeled the #37, a 1937 Pontiac coupe usually driven by his nephew Matt Moore, son of Mark Moore.

Kenny Brannon scored his first KVRA heat race victory last Friday night. Brannon drives the #88 1939 Pontiac coupe as a teammate to car owner Pat Halvorson and the #61, a 1941 Ford coupe. Halvorson is expected to be back behind the wheel tonight after having Mark Davis pinch hit for him last week. (7/10/2009)(KVRA)

Music City Raceway Setup: Street Drags, Wild Street

Friday night (10th) brings Heads Up Pro Tree Classes for Street Cars and Street Bikes, and Open Trophy Bracket Classes for Cars and Bikes with full tree time trials and eliminations for brackets - with or without delay boxes - run what you brung!

Saturday's (11th) program includes a full program, full payout and Wild Street, which pays $1,000-to-win. Tech cards will be sold for all classes.

Jason Ruckert of VP Racing Fuels will be at the track with track preparation and VP products for use for the Wild Street Series. Their new traction compound system for drag racing has met with great approval from racers.

Friday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 6:00 pm
• Admission: $5
• Tech Card: $10

Saturday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 2:00 pm
• Eliminations - 6:00
• General Admission: $10
• Kids 12 & under: Free
• Wild Street Entry Fee: $75

Sutherlin Marlin to test at Fairgrounds Speedway Friday

19-year-old Sutherlin Marlin, daughter of two-time Daytona 500 winner and Fairgrounds Speedway competitor Sterling Marlin, will be testing at Fairgrounds Speedway Friday in preparation for her debut in the Super Truck series. A decision as to when that debut will occur will be made after the practice session. (7/9/2009)

Nashville Superspeedway Setup: Adrenaline Drags

The Delk Performance Adrenaline Drags again hits Nashville Superspeedway on Friday (10th). A Show & Shine will held until 8:00.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 5:00 pm
• Practice - 6:30 to 8:00
• Drivers Meeting - 8:15
• Racing Begins - 8:35
• Spectators: $5
• Kids 12 & under: Free
• Competitors: $20
• Buy Back: $10 (First round only)
• Show & Shine: $10
• Compete and Show & Shine: $25

Keller 22nd in Chicago Happy Hour

Jason Keller was 22nd on the speed chart during the final practice session Thursday for the NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 Powered By Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway. Keller turned a lap at 170.595 mph in the #27 Baker Curb Racing Pull Ups/Jewel-Osco Ford. He was on the track for 34 laps.

Casey Atwood was 35th on the chart after recording a lap at 168.460 mph in the #05 Day Enterprises 31-W Insulation Ford. He was on the track for just 4 laps.

Eric McClure was 43rd in speed at 167.069 mph. He had the #24 Rensi Hamilton Racing Hefty Ford out for 18 laps.

Carl Edwards was tops in speed at 175.080 mph in the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Scotts/Ortho Ford.

45 cars participated in the session. Click here to see complete Happy Hour results. (7/9/2009)

I-40 Dragway Setup: Fun Night, Weekly Racing

Friday night (10th) is another Fun Night at I-40 Dragway in Crossville. Motorcycle bracket racing, Grudge racing and Test & Tune are all on deck.

Saturday night (11th) brings weekly brings a $1,000-to-win Summit Super Series IHRA bracket race.

Friday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates open - 5:00
• Spectator: $7
• Test: $15

Jason Keller 24th in opening Chicago practice

Baker Curb Racing driver Jason Keller was 24th on the speed chart following the opening practice session for the NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 Powered By Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway. Keller had the #27 Pull Ups/Jewel-Osco Ford on the track for 16 laps, recording a fast circuit at 170.498 mph.

Casey Atwood was right behind, placing 25th on the chart, with a lap at 170.347 mph in the #05 Day Enterprises 31-W Insulation Ford. The Nashville driver was out for 10 laps.

Eric McClure turned a lap at 168.036 mph in the #24 Rensi Hamilton Racing Hefty Ford, placing him 39th on the chart. McClure was on the track for 21 laps.

While Brad Baker was on the early entry list to drive the #85 car for Day Enterprises in this race, the #85 has been dropped.

Joey Logano topped the speed chart at 173.947 mph in the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing GameStop/Wii Sports Resort Toyota.

48 cars participated in the session. (7/9/2009)

Jackson Dragway Setup: Weeky, Grudge Racing

This weekend's action gets underway Friday (10th) at Jackson Dragway with testing and Grudge racing.

Saturday (11th) brings the regular weekly program.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grudge Racing hits the strip on Sunday (12th) with Pro Tree Heads Up Grudge racing. No scoreboards and the timeslips go to the drivers only. Then they can settle it!

Friday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Track Open - 6:00 pm to midnight
• Spectator Admission: $5
• Test & Tune Drive In: $10
• Test & Tune Haul In: $15

Saturday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 5:00 pm
• Time Trials - 6:00
• Racing Starts - 9:00
• Spectator Admission: $10
• Foot Brake: $40
• Super Pro: $50
• Trophy Street: $15
• Street Bike ET: $20
• Jr. Dragster: $20

Sunday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Track Open - 4:00 pm to 10:00
• Spectator Admission: $5
• Test & Tune Drive In: $10
• Test & Tune Haul In: $15

Toronto IndyCar Setup: Dario Franchitti

Thoughts on Toronto with Target Chip Ganassi Racing Managing Director Mike Hull: “The first thing that comes to mind about racing in downtown Toronto is the passion of the Canadian race fans. They absolutely support and have a great appreciation for open-wheel racing.

"It’s exciting to return with the Target cars with two guys like Scott and Dario. What makes the IndyCar Championship so special is the fact that its champion needs to be at the front with the diversity of the schedule. Toronto clearly represents a very established and world-recognized street course. Street racing is about finding balance over humps, bumps, and curbs in combination with drive style. It’s fun to be challenged.”

TCGR at Toronto: Win number 2 of 110 for Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. came on July 17th, 1994, in Toronto with Michael Andretti behind the wheel of a #8 Target Reynard/Ford. Andretti said, “We struggled a little bit in practice, but Morris Nunn – who was engineering the car – did a shock absorber change in the warm-up and it was like a different car. I thought hmmm, we may have a chance to do something here. Then we went out and passed the guys ahead of us on the grid and won the race. That was cool because Toronto was always very special for me – it was one of my seven wins there.”

TCGR also won the 1998 Toronto race with Alex Zanardi behind the wheel of a #1 Target Reynard/Honda.

Swapping the points lead: Last weekend at The Glen, Dixon (finished 3rd) took over first place in the IndyCar Series point’s race, with Franchitti (finished 15th) dropping to second.

Dario Franchitti and the #10 Target Team:

Target Paint Scheme: Toronto marks the return of two Target paint schemes for the #9 and #10 cars.

Former Winner at Toronto: Franchitti qualified on the outside of row one, led all 95 laps and won the 1999 CART event at Toronto over then teammate Paul Tracy. He left that race -7 to championship points leader and current Target NASCAR teammate Juan Pablo Montoya.

Points: 2nd in points with 294, -19 to Dixon. (7/9/2009)(TCGR PR)

Beech Bend Dragstrip Setup: Tenn-Tuck

The Tenn-Tuck $50,000 Weekend rolls back into Beech Bend Raceway Park on July 10th thru the 12th. Five $10,000 to win races will be held in a three day period. Gates will open for parking on Thursday at noon, a test session may be possible on Thursday afternoon if there is interest.

Free camping is available.

Pre-Race Checklist (each day):

• Gates Open - 8:00 am
• Open Time Trials - 9:00
• Back of Staging Lanes close - 10:30

Bobby Hamilton Jr. to drive #25 again

Bobby Hamilton Jr, speaking on Sirius' Morning Drive, said that he will drive the Rensi Hamilton #25 later this month at O'Reilly Raceway Park. That car has been parked all season. (7/9/2009) (Jayski)

U.S. 43 Raceway Park Setup: Test-n-Tune, Weekly Racing

Friday evening (10th) is Test-n-Tune at U.S. 43 Raceway Park.

Saturday (11th) will see weekly bracket racing at U.S. 43.

Friday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 5:00 pm
• Track Open - 6:00 to 10:30
• Admission: $10
• Test: $10

Saturday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 5:00 pm
• Eliminations - 7:00
• Admission: $10
• Pro Car & Driver: $40
• Footbrake Car & Driver: $30

Joey Saldana Wins at 34 Raceway

Joey Saldana set a career high in 2007 with the World of Outlaws winning 12 A-Feature events over the course of that nearly 80-race season. The second generation driver matched that mark on Wednesday night at 34 Raceway in Iowa, winning for the 12th time in 2009 in just the 34th race of the season as he looks to eclipse his career high for victories with the series this season.

Saldana started on the pole and led the first 11 laps before Donny Schatz got around him on the 12th lap and would pace the next 20 circuits. After a thrilling battle in traffic that saw Saldana continually use the high side of the track before ducking under Schatz to take the lead on the 32nd lap. A late caution set up a green-white-checker finish that saw the race extended an extra go-around to 36 laps.

The win for Saldana aboard the Budweiser Maxim was the 51st of his World of Outlaws career, which moved him into a tie for ninth on the All-time list with recent Hall of Fame inductee Jac Haudenschild.

“That was an awesome race,” said Saldana in Victory Lane. “To be able to race Donny Schatz like that was great. I don't know what to say. I think he had a better car than me, but I just didn't want to give up.”

The race began with Saldana leading from the pole with Terry McCarl in second. Saldana began to pull away early in the race as McCarl has his hands full with Schatz.

The first caution of the night flew on the eighth lap, by which time Schatz was up to second and put him right on Saldana for the restart. He looked low in turns one and two and again in three and four in a bid for the top spot. On the 11th lap, Schatz looked under Saldana in turns three and four and the pair ran side-by-side with Saldana retaining the top spot. On the very next lap Schatz went low again in turns one and two and took the lead from Saldana. As the pair worked their way through heavy lapped traffic, Saldana moved to the extreme high side of the track as he kept pace with Schatz. On the 14th lap nearly took the lead in turns one and two when Schatz was held up by a lapped car.

This battle continued for a number of laps in heavy traffic, with Schatz continuing to hold on to the lead. A caution would fly on the 24th lap giving the leaders clean track to work with. Schatz led on the restart with Saldana again going way up the track in turns one and two and getting a strong run down the back straightway. With seven laps to go, the lead pair was in heavy traffic and Saldana had closed right back up on Schatz again.

Saldana used the low side of the track in turns three and on the 32nd lap to take the lead back from Schatz, with the latter pulling back even in turns one and two. Saldana would lead down the backstretch and took the white flag as the leader with Schatz right on him when the final caution of the night flew, setting up a two-lap shootout by way of World of Outlaws rules that a race must end under two consecutive green flag laps. A strong restart helped propel Saldana, who led 15 laps on the night to the victory.

“I was just hanging with him and as soon as we got to lapped traffic he started moving and that helped me out,” noted the native of Brownsburg IN. “I ran the top in (turns) one and two the whole race and it kind of cleaned off and started taking a little rubber off of two. He passed me early on the bottom and he never knew that was there. Luckily we got him back.”

Saldana won the Crane Cams Dash to earn the pole position for the 35-lap A-Feature, though he had some smoke coming from his car during the dash and immediately took it back to the pit area to have his crew tend to it. After making some repairs, they had the machine ready to go well in advance of the main event.

“We had an oil leak and they had to work on the valve cover and some stuff,” shared the winner. “There is nothing wrong with our Mopar. The engine ran great, it was just something that came loose. That's the way it goes.”

Saldana is in the midst of his fourth season driving for Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb and has won 36 World of Outlaws A-Feature events since joining the team owned by the NASCAR star, who was in attendance for the win on Wednesday night.

“It's exciting for this whole team,” said Kahne. “They have done a great job all season. To see a race like that with Joey and Donny like that was unreal. That was awesome to be here and be a fan and get to watch it. I am glad all you fans were able to see an awesome sprint car race tonight.”

While it was another big night for Saldana, it was equally bad for teammate Craig Dollansky, who finished 24th in the 24-car field. Dollansky had qualified 20th of the 35 cars that timed in, then finished third in his heat race. (7/9/2009)(WoO PR)

Joey Saldana toasts a victory with Kasey Kahne.
(WoO Photo)

Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park Setup: King of the Street, Outlaw KOS

After taking the holiday weekend off, racing action returns to Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park this weekend.

Friday (10th) is Test & Tune as well as Trophy Street racing.

Saturday (11th) brings weekly bracket racing, as well as a King of the Street and Outlaw King of the Street.

Friday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 6:30 pm
• Track Open - 7:00 to 10:00
• Spectators: $5
• Car & Driver: $15
• Entry Fee: $15
• Buy Backs: $5

Saturday Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 4:00 pm
• Time Trials - 4:30
• Eliminations - 8:00

Dillon Oliver to run in Kentucky Truck race

19-year-old Bowling Green driver Dillon Oliver will once again climb behind the wheel of the Corrie Stott Racing Chevrolet Truck in the Camping World Truck Series event at Dillon’s home states' famed Kentucky Speedway.

Dillon has many fantastic finishes at the famed Speedway on their small track during his time in Legends cars. Oliver is hoping the experiences will continue into his third NASCAR event this year in the Truck Series.

In his second start recently at the Milwaukee Mile, Dillon had yet another solid finish of 22nd place after struggling with handling early on in the event. That event also marked the first paring of Oliver/Stott combination.

Corrie Stott is a tenured team owner and crew chief with the experience and desire to have a very competitive operation if given adequate funding. Oliver will once again be backed by his Sponsors of Piranha Water and Potencia Energy Drink.

Additional marketing partners are still sought to strengthen the Oliver/Stott combination. (7/9/2009)(Dillon Oliver.com)

Camden Motor Speedway Setup: Weekly Racing

Weekly racing with seven classes running is on deck for Friday (10th) at Camden Motor Speedway.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 6:00 pm
• Drivers Meeting - 7:15
• Practice - 7:30
• Green Flag - 8:00
• General Admission: $10
• Kids 6-12: $5
• Kids 5 & under: Free
• Seniors: One food and drink item with ticket purchase
• Pit Pass: $25

Clarksville Dragstrip Setup: Weekly Racing

On Friday night (10th), the dragstrip at Clarksville Speedway will again be hosting drag racing action. A $750 special Foot Brake race tops the card.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 5:00 pm
• Admission: $10
• Kids 10 & under: Free

Baker Curb Racing at Daytona (Photos)

Crew at work in the garage.

Driver and Crew Chief.

Jason Keller greets Jarad, the hoagie-eating guy from Subway.

Pre-race parade ride.

Traffic.

Taking the high line with the famed Petty colors.

(7/8/2009)(Photos courtesy of Baker Curb Racing)

Music City Raceway results for 7/7/2009:

STREET LEGAL QUICK 16:

• Winner: Don Emry
• Runner-Up: Chad Lybarger

TUESDAY TROPHY STOCK:

• Winner: Kenny Gray
• Runner-Up: Billy Spann

Billy Spann was runner-up in Trophy Stock.

(Music City Raceway Photo)

STREET BIKES:

• Winner: Brittany Ewin
• Runner-Up: Calvin Miles

FOUR WHEELERS/SCOOTERS:

• Winner: Tim Jones
• Runner-Up: Dustin Hall

Dustin Hall took runner-up in Four Wheelers/Scooters.

(Music City Raceway Photo)

ASA Late Model Challenge Series driver points after Rockingham:

1. Brian Campbell (515)
2. Drew Brannon (487)
3. Peter Cozzolino (455)
4. Chris Eggleston (415)
5. Brent Downey (413)
6. Josh Hamner (388)
7. Rebecca Kasten (379)
8. A.J. Frank (378)
9. Billy Crane (343)
10. Dillon Oliver (342)

15. Willie Allen (266)

22. Tommy Joe Martins (211)

36. Logan Ruffin (124)

Iowa ARCA Setup: Chase Mattioli

Following a strong showing in his Nationwide Series debut at New Hampshire Motorspeedway, Chase Mattioli is feeling confident about returning to the ARCA RE/MAX circuit, in Saturday's ARCA RE/MAX Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway.

Although this is Chase's first ARCA RE/MAX race at Iowa Speedway, Mattioli is no stranger to the track, having spent last weekend gaining about 100 laps of seat time. Chase's last event was at New Hampshire, making his NASCAR Nationwide debut. Due to inclement weather and problems with his seat, Chase was only able to get eight laps of practice under his belt, prior to the Nationwide Series event at Loudon. However, even with these limitations, Chase was still able to drive the #7 Qik Joe/JoinAPS.Com Chevrolet to an admirable 32nd place finish, after starting in the 42nd position. More importantly, Chase avoided trouble while gaining all important experience. En route to an overall successful debut, he earned the respect of veteran drivers, displayed when Sprint Cup driver and eventual winner of Saturday's race, Kyle Busch, gave him a thumb's up as he passed him.

"Loudon was great for me because it allowed me to watch drivers like Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards remain patient throughout the race and adjust their lines as the track conditions change," Mattioli said. "This week at Iowa, I plan to be patient, drive a safe and smart race early on, and then start picking off the other car's one by one while making my push for the win," Mattioli concluded.

Action at Iowa gets underway on Friday, July 10th, with practice at 4:30 pm. Following practice, Chase will participate in an autograph session at the Prairie Meadows Casino from 7pm - 8pm. On Saturday, July 11th, Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell will get underway at 4 pm, with the start of the Prairie Meadows 200 set for 8 pm. Mattioli will be driving the #04 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Racing Liquid Fence Dodge.

Following this week's ARCA RE/MAX Prairie Meadows 200, Chase will be go co-driving his Pocono Raceway Mustang in the July 18th, KONI Grand Am Series race at Alabama's Barber Motorsports Park, before returning to Long Pond, to compete in the Pennsylvania ARCA RE/MAX 200, at Pocono Raceway. (7/8/2009)(Chase Mattioli.com)

Tommy Joe Martins set for ASA Challenge race at Salem

Baker Curb Racing development driver Tommy Joe Martins is set to race in the ASA Late Model Challenge Series event at Salem Speedway in Indiana on July 18th. (7/8/2009)

‘Walk Down Memory Lane’ Weekend at Fairgrounds Speedway

The Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Hall of Fame began in 2001 by former promoter Dennis Grau, who inducted previous track champions Darrell Waltrip, Flookie Buford, Bob Reuther, the late Coo Coo Marlin and Andy Kirby, and long-time promoter Bill Donoho. But, due to the track changing hands numerous times, the program was overlooked and finally dropped until now. Danny Denson, current track promoter, is reinstating the program by inducting Sterling Marlin, Chad Chaffin, Joe Buford, the late Marty Robbins, and one surprise inductee this weekend, Saturday, July 11th.

In the near future, the Fairgrounds Speedway plans to have a designated area at the track with memorabilia, video, and historical photos for the fans to enjoy for many years to come.

Denson said, “We feel that the elite number of drivers who have come through this historic place is worth reinstating the Hall of Fame and to nurture it into something the drivers and fans can be proud of. As we prepare to designate an area at the track for the fans, we feel fortunate to have historians like Russ Thompson, Glen Harness, and many others who can assist us with priceless documents and photographs to thrill fans for generations to come.”

The following drivers were selected for this weekend’s induction due to their unique contributions to the history of this track & the city of Nashville:

Sterling Marlin

• Born June 30, 1957 in Columbia TN
• Back to back Daytona 500 winner, (1 of only 3) in 1994-95
• One of the most successful racers to come out of Nashville
• 3-time Fairgrounds Speedway Late Model track champ in 1980-81-82
• 1983 NASCAR Cup Rookie of the Year
• 1995-96 Tennessee Athlete of the Year
• 10 NASCAR Cup wins
• 2 NASCAR Nationwide wins
• 2008 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Chad Chaffin

• Born July 20, 1968 in Smyrna TN
• 2-time Fairgrounds Speedway champion in the Late Model Series and the dominant driver here for those years
• Won 2 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races
• Raced in Cup and Nationwide Series

Joe Buford

• Born in Franklin TN on June 19, 1967
• Winningest driver ever in the history of the Fairgrounds Speedway with 66 wins, surpassing Darrell Waltrip’s 55 wins
• 4-time track champion at Nashville in 1998-99, 2000 & 2002, tying Coo Coo Marlin’s record
• Started racing at Duck River in Dirt cars, then moved over to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway ¼ mile for a few years, then to the 5/8 mile where he dominated through the late 90s and early 2000s

Marty Robbins

• Born Martin David Robinson in Glendale AZ. Born Sept 26, 1925-Dec 8, 1982
• Marty was a music and racing icon. He was the first person to mix and mingle together country music and racing. He raced NASCAR level races and easily moved from one genre to the next. His popularity in both music and racing was off the charts. A true legend in both. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful American country and western singers of his era, Robbins' songs were often eclectic, touching notably on an array of world music.
  
  For most of his nearly four decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. In addition to his recordings and performances, Robbins was an avid race car driver, competing in NASCAR races, including the 1973 Daytona 500. In 1967, Robbins played himself in the car racing film Hell on Wheels. Marty was partial to Dodges and owned and raced a couple of Chargers and then a 1978 Dodge Magnum. His last race was in a Junior Johnson built 1982 Buick Regal in the Atlanta Journal 500 on November 7th, 1982, the month before he died. In 1983, NASCAR honored Robbins by naming the annual race at Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway the Marty Robbins 420. He was also driver of The 60th Indianapolis 500 Buick Century pace car in 1976.
• Marty Robbins was arguably the best non-professional driver on the NASCAR circuit. He averaged about three or four races a year and always seemed to take a car and finish higher than he started. He competed in 35 Winston Cup events, with a fifth-place finish in Motorstate 400 at Michigan in 1974 being his top effort. He had six top-10 finishes overall. To the general public, Marty Robbins will always be thought of as a singer. Yet those who saw him drive know that if he could not sing, he had another career waiting -- a career as a NASCAR driver.

One surprise inductee to be announced on Saturday, June 11 at the Fairgrounds Speedway. (7/8/2009)(Fairgrounds Speedway PR)

Ryan Gifford finishes second at Tri-County Speedway

Ryan Gifford continued his asphalt racing education last Friday night at Tri-County Speedway in Hudson NC. Driving the #29 Shell-Pennzoil Late Model entry for Team Dillon Racing, Gifford led a number of laps on his way to a second-place finish in the Firecracker 150.

After qualifying fifth for the 150-lap feature, the Winchester TN native charged his way into the lead around lap 20 and held onto the point position until just past the midway point of the race.

Following a caution flag, a double-file restart saw Gifford lining up on the inside of Kevin Leicht. The outside groove was Gifford’s preferred line around the oval, and Leicht used that fact to his advantage, driving the high line to take over the lead.

Gifford battled for the second spot as racing progressed and, eventually, dropped to third place. A caution period with two laps remaining set the field up for a green-white-checkered flag finish. On the green flag lap, Gifford managed to regain second position and found himself running side-by-side with Leicht on the final lap.

Gifford engaged in a spirited battle for the lead, but was unable to complete the pass and crossed the finish line second.

Still, a runner-up finish in just his ninth start on an asphalt racing surface gives Gifford and his TDR crew a great deal of confidence as they head to Hickory (NC) Speedway next weekend.

Ryan Gifford Quote: “It was another good night for the Shell-Pennzoil team. We managed to get up there and lead some laps, which was awesome. I’m having a lot of fun running on asphalt. The Team Dillon Racing guys gave me a great car tonight. The tires got a little hot there near the end and cost us a little track position, but we got back up there and were able to compete for the win. We just came up a little bit short, but I feel good about where our team is at right now.” (7/8/2009)(Ryan Gifford.com)

Chicago Nationwide Setup: Jason Keller

JASON KELLER 2009:

• Currently stands 10th in the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings
• Eclipsed the 100,000 mile mark in his career on the NASCAR Nationwide Series
• Ninth-place finish in the Camping World 300 at Daytona in February was the highest of non NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers
• Has equaled his 2008 season total with four top-10 finishes

JASON KELLER CAREER:

• NNS career leader in starts (474) and earnings ($12,960,162)
• Has made at least one start in the NNS each year since 1991 and has made 20 or more starts in 14 different seasons
• Has five top-five and nine top-10 finishes in NNS standings including finishing second in 2000 and 2002

JASON KELLER @ CHICAGOLAND:

• Finished in the top 10 in each of the first four NNS races run at Chicagoland
• NNS career leader at Chicagoland in laps (1391) and miles (2086.5) and is tied with Clint Bowyer and Matt Kenseth for second with four top-10 finishes, trailing Jeff Burton with six.
• Finished second to Justin Labonte in the 2004 Tropicana Twister 300
• Started 33rd and finished 14th in the 2008 Dollar General 300

BAKER CURB @ CHICAGOLAND:

• Brad Coleman started 15th and finished 30th in the 2008 Dollar General 300

JASON KELLER ON CHICAGOLAND:

"Chicagoland is one of those cookie cutter mile and a half tracks and it is a difficult track to get around sometimes. I'm excited about racing on Friday night under the lights in a really great market. We've struggled a bit as of late but I'm looking forward to getting back on the track and turning things around."

TODD GORDON ON CHICAGOLAND:

"After we went a lap down in last year's race and got to follow the leader around we figured out how to drive around the bumps in turn one and had a very fast car the rest of the race. We've struggled some in our mile and a half program in the past so we've put a lot of time and effort into improving that area. We ran a lot better at Charlotte then we have in awhile and we are bringing the same car that we ran in that race, car 84, so we expect to see continued improvement this weekend." (7/8/2009)(Baker Curb Racing PR)

CRA waves black flag on South Series

Champion Racing Association Officials, in conjunction with the tracks on the CRA Super Series South schedule, announced that they are postponing the remainder of the CRA Super Series South 2009 Inaugural Season. After much discussion and analyzing trends of some of the similar events in the south, series and track officials agreed to pull the plug on the remaining events.

"Right Idea...Wrong Time," noted series partner Glenn Luckett. "The economic conditions have just been too much for some teams and tracks to overcome, and most parties agree that this move will be in the best interest of everyone involved."

The decision to not run any more south races this year will allow the teams and tracks to focus on their other scheduled events. The series will focus its attention more on off-season special events, similar to the Lanier National Speedway Speedfest and South Alabama Speedway's Rattler, as well as the popular and successful North series.

Teams that had paid entries for the Monroe Speedway event will have that money refunded back to them. The rescheduled Fairgrounds Speedway at Nashville event on August 23rd will still take place as a CRA Super Series point’s event. (7/8/2009)(CRA)

Josh Weston to drive in Nashville Superspeedway ASA race

Hermitage TN driver Josh Weston will compete in the ASA Late Model Challenge Series race August 15th at Nashville Superspeedway, behind the wheel of the #97 Josh Weston Motorsports Ford Fusion. (7/8/2009)

IndyCar driver standings after Watkins Glen:

1. Scott Dixon (313)
2. Dario Franchitti (294)
3. Ryan Brscoe (294)
4. Helio Castroneves (257)
5. Danica Patrick (238)
6. Dan Wheldon (224)
7. Marco Andretti (215)
8. Tony Kanaan (214)
9. Graham Rahal (197)
10. Justin Wilson (187)

24. Stanton Barrett (50)

27. Jaques Lazier (41)

34. Richard Antinucci (12)

Rockingham ASA Wrap: Dillon Oliver

Dillon Oliver started out the weekend in the ASA Challenge Series with high hopes and fantastic expectations of a strong run in the Cherry Bomb 200.

Dillon, driving the family owned Chevy Impala with backing from Piranha Water and Potencia Energy drink, was in the top 10 in practice all day on Friday as he found his way around the very fast Rockingham Speedway trying to find as much speed and handling as possible. When the time came Dillon stood on the gas in qualifying and landed with a wide open lap speed that placed him 4th on the starting grid.

When the green flag dropped for the start of the Cherry Bomb 200, Oliver was already setting up for a charge to the front as the front four cars jockeyed for position. Dillon made a bold move and captured the lead on lap 5 of the 100 lap event.

Dillon’s giant Piranha on the hood of his Chevy would have clear sailing as he rocketed out in lead for the next 16 or so laps. Caution would fly for a crash on the backstretch. Now under caution the Oliver team, with the added bonus of Corrie Stott, longtime NASCAR crew chief and Oliver’s Camping World Truck owner & Crew Chief, strategized over the racing communications on adjustments needed during the halfway mark pit stop.

During the caution it was determined that in the effort to focus on the long haul Dillon would relinquish the lead and settle into third and make the adjustments for a run at the finish. The half time mandatory pit stop was busy but smooth as the crew made a slight chassis adjustment, filled up the fuel and changed all four tires. A couple bottles of Piranha Water were quickly consumed by Dillon to keep him hydrated for the balance of the event.

As the green flag resumed the competition on lap 51 Dillon raced by the 2nd place competitor to settle into 2nd. For 44 more laps Dillon circled the famed Rockingham Speedway in that position looking for any speed he could find to better his position. With 6 laps to go and Dillon’s handling going away as the fuel burned off Oliver had to relinquish 2nd position after a rigorous fight to maintain it failed. The Piranha Water / Potencia Energy Drink Chevy would sail under the checkered flag in his ASALMS best finish of 3rd place.

Next event for Dillon Oliver is the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Event at Kentucky Speedway July 18th. (7/7/2009)(Dillon Oliver.com)

World of Outlaws Sprint Car driver points after 7/5/2009:

1. Donny Schatz (4,581) [$143,750]
2. Joey Saldana (4,537) [$158,825]
3. Jason Meyers (4,489) [$106,555]
4. Steve Kinser (4,476) [$91,350]
5. Jason Sides (4,379) [$73,180]
6. Danny Lasoski (4,373) [$88,455]
7. Craig Dollansky (4,355) [$66,400]
8. Jac Hausenschild (4,225) [$52,650]
9. Kraig Kinser (4,222) [$56,675]
10. Lucas Wolfe (3,880) [$37,605]

Chicago Nationwide Setup: Eric McClure

Daytona Recap:

• Eric McClure qualified 33rd and was involved in a late-race accident to finish in the 28th position.

Root, Root, Root For The Home Team:

• McClure will be competing in his 88th career NASCAR Nationwide Series race this weekend with the running of the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway
• Hefty® Brand, which has partnered with the Virginia driver since 2006, is based in Lake Forest IL, which is located on the outskirts of Chicago. This will be their third appearance at Chicagoland Speedway as a NASCAR team sponsor.
• The Rensi-Hamilton Racing team will use chassis #35 this weekend; it was last used in Kentucky where it scored a 30th-place finish.
• The 30-year-old driver has a best start of 36th and finish of 32nd, both of which came in 2008.

Eric McClure quotes:

“I’m looking forward to going back to Chicago. Prior to Kentucky we’ve had some of our better runs on the mile-and-a-half tracks. RHR had a good run there last year and I’m looking forward to improving on past performances there. Hopefully, we can rebound in the points. We will have a few people from Hefty® brand in attendance, as well as some friends from the area, so it should be a good week for us.” (7/7/2009)(Rensi Hamilton Racing PR)

Eagle Nationals WoO Wrap: Craig Dollansky

After Mother Nature's cancellation of Friday nights race from Husets Speedway near Sioux Falls SD, the 'Outlaws' rolled into Eagle Raceway for a 4th of July special including 360 sprints and modifieds.

With heavy cloud cover and humidity, the 1/3 mile high banked Eagle Raceway stayed pretty narrow for most of the night. In qualifications, Sammy Swindell set a new track record at 11.076 seconds while Craig Dollansky's time of 11.501 seconds was 10th fastest of 22 entries. With the motor a little off in time trials, Crew Chief Mike Woodring made a couple changes that helped the DirecTV machine in the heat race.

From the pole position in the 1st of 3 heats Dollansky finished second. "I was afraid I kinda jumped a tick on the start of the heat," said the driver, "when I backed out of it a bit Haud was on the gas." Jac, in the City Wide Insulation #R19, took the win with Dollansky finishing second.

In preparation for the Dash, a little girl in pink did the drawing honors for Dollansky pulling the 9 for his car's starting spot. Getting by the #83 Beef Packers entry driven by Tim Kaeding, Dollansky finished one position better, in 8th, in the 6 lap Dash.

Hooked up equally well, passing was minimal for most of the field in the main event. "Track position was everything here tonight," said the 'Hard Charger' Dollansky. "We passed only 4 cars in the 40 lap A-main and that was more than any other car out there." Getting two positions at the start, Dollansky worked on the #R19 of Jac Haudenschild for many laps before passing him in traffic. On the final lap, Dollansky slipped past the #5w driven by Lucas Wolfe finishing in the 4th position. "We worked on our car throughout the night," claimed 'The Crowd Pleaser', "it was probably at it's best in the feature and the track was just getting racey in the final five laps."

A midweek (Wednesday) race in Burlington IA is next on the schedule for the traveling tour. (7/7/2009)(Dollansky Racing.com)

Crossville Raceway points after 7/4/2009:

PRO STREET:

1. Troy Davenport (1,270)
2. Mike Selby Sr. (1,205)
3. Daniel Young (1,060)
4. Travis Sinnard (1,010)
5. Jessie Lowe (665)
6. Jason Todd (520)
7. Chris Young (340)
8. Jimbo Breland (305)
9. Mike Tabors (290)
10. Josh Taylor (180)
    Duke Lowe (180)

LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN:

1. Joe Cline (1,240)
2. Joey Whittenburg (1,240)
3. Andy Miller (1,005)
4. Arville Pittman (925)
5. Lynn Selby (805)
6. Scott Shelton (800)
7. Kenneth Sweatt (750)
8. Larry Delong (700)
9. Jim Bolen (615)
10. Trent Mullinax (605)

OPEN WHEEL:

1. Mike Selby (1,370)
2. Greg Hoskins (1,070)
3. Joe Cline (335)
4. Shane Hancock (325)
5. Jeff Cotterman (180)
6. Billy Palmer (180)
7. Dale Kaake (170)
8. Aaron Ogle (170)
9. Bill Tinch (170)
10. Joey Cotterman (165)
    Michael Asburry (165)
    David Judist (165)

MINI MOD:

1. Tim Ladd (890)
2. Dustin Stephen (850)
3. Todd Spivey (695)
4. John Ross (670)
5. Terry Poore (330)
6. Dave Lewis (325)
7. Roy Stillwell (320)
8. Brandon Kilburn (315)
9. Elmer Messer (310)
10. Jamie James (180)

PURE MINI:

1. Robert Stone (1,375)
2. David Singleton (1,265)
3. Cody Rector (1,035)
4. Cameron Wilson (980)
5. Jonathan Norris (930)
6. Anthony Singleton (865)
7. Chris Singleton (835)
8. J.D. Rector (725)
9. Jason Griffith (710)
10. Nick Adam (705)

Jason Keller tests for Goodyear at Bristol

Baker Curb Racing driver Jason Keller was among drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway today testing tires for Goodyear. Drivers were present from all three of NASCAR's top series. Steve Wallace also tested in a Nationwide car.

Casey Mears represented Sprint Cup competitors, while Todd Bodine and Ron Hornaday were on hand for the Trucks. (7/7/2009)

Duck River Speedway points after 7/3/2009:

LATE MODEL:

1. Scott Cook (Shelbyville TN) (561)
2. Jeff Walker (McMinnville TN) (548)
3. Justin Taylor (College Grove TN) (398)
4. Bruce Williams (Elora TN) (390)
5. Daniel Miller (Shelbyville TN) (299)
6. Matt Odneal (Shelbyville TN) (275)
7. Matt Wilson (Shelbyville TN) (268)
8. Jimmy Nowlin (Shelbyville TN) (252)
9. Mike Walker (Lewisburg TN) (238)
10. Tommy Lawwell (Lewisburg TN) (214)

2 BARREL:

1. Andy Johnson (Shelbyville TN) (670)
2. Dwayne Waid (Fayetteville TN) (602)
3. Dean Travis (Murfreesboro TN) (519)
4. Anthony Seibers (Petersburg TN) (497)
5. Shawn Mooneyhan (Shelbyville TN) (459)
6. Matt Odneal (Shelbyville TN) (452)
7. Daniel Miller (Shelbyville TN) (443)
8. Roy Newsom (Shelbyville TN) (438)
9. Timmy Orrell (Shelbyville TN) (407)
10. Rick Currin (Fayetteville TN) (375)

OPEN WHEEL:

1. Junior Daniels (Shelbyville TN) (723)
2. Randy Zeigler (Columbia TN) (516)
3. Belvie Jordan (Murfreesboro TN) (498)
4. Justin Cross (Centerville TN) (447)
5. Jeff Lemons (Morrison TN) (433)
6. Jeff Ray (Shelbyville TN) (377)
7. Bob Jarratt (Pulaski TN) (327)
8. Ronald Bailey (Toney AL) (271)
9. Roy Ashworth (Spring Hill TN) (213)
10. Mark Haddon (Estill Springs TN) (210)

SUPER STOCK:

1. Clint Carter (Murfreesboro TN) (741)
2. Jason Savage (Mt. Juliet TN) (573)
3. Paul Burns (Shelbyville TN) (472)
4. Dean Travis (Murfreesboro TN) (382)
5. Jimmy Burns (Murfreesboro TN) (379)
6. John Smartt (Shelbyville TN) (348)
7. Marcus McCrary (Murfreesboro TN) (337)
8. Dwayne Waid (Fayetteville TN) (335)
9. Jeff Savage (Mt. Juliet TN) (335)
10. Justin Coleman (Murfreesboro TN) (308)

OUTLAW:

1. Jeff Wooten (Lewisburg TN) (681)
2. Paul White (Shelbyville TN) (619)
3. David Moore (Smyrna TN) (595)
4. David Bledsoe (Murfreesboro TN) (586)
5. David Seibers (Petersburg TN) (505)
6. Chris Pinkston (Shelbyville TN) (357)
7. Robert Kelley (Smyrna TN) (293)
8. Keith Layne (Brentwood TN) (234)
9. Josh Roberts (McMinnville TN) (229)
10. Jackie Hentz (Shelbyville TN) (182)

PURE PONY:

1. Alan Carter (Murfreesboro TN) (746)
2. Justin Maxwell (College Grove TN) (673)
3. Tony Patterson (Murfreesboro TN) (645)
4. Jackie Hentz (Shelbyville TN) (642)
5. Bryan Hentz (Shelbyville TN) (592)
6. Paul Teachout (Murfreesboro TN) (572)
7. Matt Craig (Shelbyville TN) (515)
8. Joshua Nichols (Wartrace TN) (491)
9. Eddie Craft (Ardmore TN) (432)
10. John Johnson (Lewisburg TN) (418)

Music City Raceway results for 7/3/2009:

DOMESTICS:

• Winner: Speedy Ogg
• Runner-Up: Jonathan Baker

Speedy Ogg won the Domestics race with this classic.

(Music City Raceway Photo)

IMPORTS & COMPACTS:

• Winner: Jesse Aldridge
• Runner-Up: George Deala

PRO:

• Winner: James Rowlett
• Runner-Up: Shannon Spurlock

OPEN CLASS TROPHY - BIKES:

• Winner: Henry Finn
• Runner-Up: Walter Sharp

Walter Sharp took runner-up in Open Class Trophy for bikes.
(Music City Raceway Photo)

OPEN CLASS TROPHY - CARS

• Winner: James Rowlett
• Runner-Up: Randall Jones

Music City Raceway Setup: Street Legal Racing

Tuesday night (7th) brings Street Legal racing to Music City Raceway. Time Trials, All Run Trophy for cars and bikes, Quick 16, Street Bike/4-Wheeler Racing and ongoing test and tune.

Pre-Race Checklist:

• Gates Open - 6:00 pm
• Eliminations - 8:30
• Admission: $5
• Tech Card: $10

Mike Bliss leaving Phoenix Racing? UPDATE: No

Jayski is reporting that Mike Bliss and Phoenix Racing may have parted ways. That report came under Nationwide news. At this point, there is no confirmation if this is true, or how it may affect Sterling Marlin, who shares a Cup ride with Bliss and Brad Keselowski for Phoenix Racing. Bliss is currently listed at the driver for the #09 Cup entry at Chicago. (7/6/2009)

UPDATE: Jayski is now reporting that James Finch has reconsidered and Mike Bliss will stay. (7/7/2009)

Weekly Schedule

TUESDAY, JULY 7:

• Beaver Tuesday Night Drag/Oval Fun Racing @ Beech Bend Raceway Park
• Tuesday Night Street Legal Racing @ Music City Raceway

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8:

• World of Outlaw Sprint Cars @ 34 Raceway (IA)

THURSDAY, JULY 9:

• Open Practice @ Fairgrounds Speedway
• Open Practice @ Highland Rim Speedway

FRIDAY, JULY 10:

• Delk Performance Adrenaline Drags @ Nashville Superspeedway
• Friday Heads Up Street Drags and Test & Tune @ Music City Raceway
• Friday Night Fun Night @ I-40 Dragway
• Friday Night Racing @ Middle Tennessee Dragway
• Kentucky Vintage Racers @ Paducah International Raceway
• Midnight Madness @ Clarksville Speedway
• Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals @ Denver (CO)
• NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 @ Chicagoland Speedway
• Street Grudge Racing and Testing @ Jackson Dragway
• Tenn-Tuck $50 Grander presented by Comp Cams & TCI @ Beech Bend Dragstrip
• Test-n-Tune @ U.S. 43 Raceway Park
• Test & Tune with Trophy Street Racing @ Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park
• Weekly Racing @ Camden Motor Speedway
• Weekly Racing @ Clarksville Dragstrip

SATURDAY, JULY 11:

• ARCA RE/MAX Prairie Meadows 200 @ Iowa Speedway
• ASA Late Model South Series @ Charlotte County Motorsports Park (FL)
• ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour RC Cola/Moon Pie 100 @ Orange County Speedway (NC)
• Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals @ Denver (CO)
• NASCAR Camping World East Series Pepsi Full Fender Frenzy 100 @ Thompson International Speedway (CT)
• NASCAR Sprint Cup LifeLock 400 @ Chicagoland Speedway
• Saturday Wild Street, NHRA Racing & S/Pro King of the Track @ Music City Raceway
• Tenn-Tuck $50 Grander presented by Comp Cams & TCI @ Beech Bend Dragstrip
• Weekly Racing @ Clarksville Speedway
• Weekly Racing @ Clayhill Motorsports
• Weekly Racing @ Crossville Raceway
• Weekly Racing @ Highland Rim Speedway
• Weekly Racing @ I-40 Dragway
• Weekly Racing @ Jackson Dragway
• Weekly Racing @ Middle Tennessee Dragway
• Weekly Racing @ Riverview Speedway
• Weekly Racing @ U.S. 43 Raceway Park
• Weekly Racing plus Hall of Fame Night @ Fairgrounds Speedway
• Weekly Racing plus Kentucky Vintage Racers @ Thunderhill Speedway
• Weekly Racing plus King of the Street & Outlaw KOS @ Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park
• Weekly Racing plus SRRS @ Duck River Speedway
• World of Outlaw Sprint Cars @ Charter Raceway Park (WI)

SUNDAY, JULY 12:

• Buffalo Wild Wings Pro Tree Grudge Racing @ Jackson Dragway
• CRA Super Series Summer Championship 200 @ Plymouth Speedway (IN)
• IRL IndyCar @ Toronto
• Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals @ Denver (CO)
• Tenn-Tuck $50 Grander presented by Comp Cams & TCI @ Beech Bend Dragstrip
• TN Region SCCA Autocross @ Nashville Superspeedway
• World of Outlaws Sprint Cars @ Cedar Lake Speedway (WI)

MONDAY, JULY 13:

• O’Reilly Southern Nationals @ Wythe Raceway (VA)

Day Enterprises taking two cars to Chicago

Goodlettsville-based Day Enterprises has two entries listed for the NASCAR Nationwide Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend.

Casey Atwood will be driving the #05 entry, while Brad Baker is listed for the #85 car. (7/7/2009)

Ken-Ten Late Model points after 7/3/2009:

1. Sammy Sanders (127)
2. Davey Coble (110)
3. Josh Brock (101)
4. Brian Royalty (99)
5. Chad Willis (91)
6. Ricky Sanford (86)
7. Josh Byrns (83)
8. Michael Driskell (70)
9. Jason Jones (64)
10. Austin Brawley (57)