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By LEN SAMMONS Tears of joy flowed in victory lane Saturday night as Chris Esposito piloted Dennis and Debbie Becker’s No. 49 Modified to a long-awaited win in the second of two 25-lap features at Grandview Speedway. “This is a dream come true. God blessed me. It is awesome to have a car that is competitive and get back to …

The world of auto racing is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, venerated racing photographer John “Ace” Lane, Jr., who passed away this past Saturday at the age of 76. Ace’s award-winning photography not only captured the raw emotion and intensity of racing, but also told the story of the sport’s most defining moments. …

By STEVE BARRICK Since its inception, the PA Sprint RaceSaver 305 Series (PASS) has attracted drivers and team owners from any number of racing backgrounds, including 270 and 600 Micro Sprint hopefuls, former Midget racers, and a few competitors from the ranks of Sportsman Stock Cars. Unique to the Series and to the sport in general is Tyler Schell, a …

The career of 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney has come full circle. Blaney recently acquired an ownership position in Sharon Speedway, a track where his grandfather, father, and uncle were all prominent. Blaney’s investment in short track racing cannot be overstated. Investing in the sport by racers sends the most positive kind of message. It says that they …

Stafford Motor Speedway’s annual Modified Spring Sizzler is a special race. It’s an event most often won by a competitor who is able to successfully manage adversity and so it was last Sunday. Stephen Kopcik became a man on a mission in this year’s Sizzler. Initially fast, Kopcik was black flagged and sent to the rear of the field for …

By JACK O’CONNOR  Anthony Macri couldn’t find the words to describe what winning three features in two days this past weekend meant for he and his team. The Dillsburg, PA driver went on the road with the World of Outlaws in March and was met with frustrating results as he had an average finish of 16.5 in four starts. Due …

Grandview Speedway’s Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker proved be a showcase for Brian Hirthler, who started up front and finished there despite lots of slowdowns and the specter of a post-race protest that was later withdrawn. Hirthler earned $7,500 for an unexpected upset victory. The race served as the debut for the long anticipated change in the panhard bar placement, …

– Nardozzis Pull Back Support, Seeking Help To Run Family Team 70 To 80 Times As Planned – Car Owner’s Withdraw Leaves Alex Payne Looking For A Way To Continue All Out Dirt Mod Assault By LEN SAMMONS Alex Payne headed into the racing season with momentum on his side and a packed schedule of dirt Modified races ahead — …

Fourteen year old Paulie Hartwig, III’s star has been on the rise for some time now, with wins on dirt and asphalt, victories indoors and outdoors, dominant drives to local wins and regional scores. By far his biggest of all came last weekend at NC’s Hickory  Motor Speedway when Hartwig executed a perfect late race bump-and-run pass in the SMART Modified …

There are many driver-owners in racing who wear those two hats by choice. Friday night’s 358 Modified feature winner of Big Diamond Speedway’s season opener, Mike Gular, is not among them. Gular was thrust into race car ownership when his long time car owner Terry Fasnacht died. The passing of his owner and friend left Gular uncertain about his ability …