By SmokinNews, on September 13th, 2009%
Tony Stewart wore a lot of hats on Saturday. Driver/Car Owner/Track Owner/Car Sponsor. Saturday was a busy night for Stewart With all 6 of his cars running from Virginia to California, and his sponsored Dirt Late Model running in the World 100 at his Eldora Speedway. Here’s a breakdown of the night. Continue reading Saturday Night Results for Tony Stewart Related Teams
By SmokinNews, on June 27th, 2009%
Richmond – Brian Tyler of Parma, Mich. caught leader Bobby East in turn three on the 87th lap of Saturday night’s “James River Grounds 100” USAC K & N Silver Crown race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, then led the final 14 laps to win the 100-lap race on the 3/4-mile paved oval. Tyler’s win, in the Lucas Oil/Fatheadz Sunglasses Beast/Toyota, was the 15th of his USAC Silver Crown career. Continue reading Tyler Wins James River Grounds 100 Silver Crown Race at Richmond
By SmokinNews, on June 27th, 2009%
Richmond, VA – Bobby Santos III of Franklin, Mass. continued his “hot streak” Friday night at Richmond International Raceway, winning the “Rotondo Weirich Showdown” USAC National Sprint race at the 3/4-mile paved oval.
Santos, who won last week’s USAC Sprint race at Kalamazoo, Mich. and USAC Midget race at Newton, Iowa, came from 13th starting position to fifth in the first 30 laps, then following a 10-minute halfway halt, resumed his charge to the front in his Santos Motor Sports Beast/Gaerte.
He took fourth on lap 31, third on lap 33 and second on lap 43, then passed leader Brad Sweet in turns three and four on lap 44. From there, his only late-race challenge came from Darren Hagen, who finished second, ahead of Sweet, Cole
Continue reading Santos Wins Rotondo Weirich Showdown at Richmond International
By SmokinNews, on June 24th, 2009%
INDIANAPOLIS — Only two points separate Dave Darland and Levi Jones going into this weekend’s “Rotondo Weirich Shootout” for the USAC National Sprint Cars at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.
The 60-lap race is part of the track’s “SunTrust Indy Challenge” IRL weekend, which also includes a 100-lap race for the USAC K & N Silver Crown Championship Cars on Saturday. Continue reading Rotondo Weirich Shootout for Sprints at Richmond Friday
By SmokinNews, on June 23rd, 2009%
Two-time USAC K & N Silver Crown Series Champion Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif. hopes to join Jimmy Sills as the only three-time champions in series history. The 2006 and 2007 series champ has a 24-point lead over Tracy Hines entering this weekend’s “James River Grounds 100″ at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. Continue reading USAC Silver Crown “James River Grounds 100″ Richmond Preview
By SmokinNews, on June 8th, 2009%
Richmond, VA – Tracy Hines and Levi Jones tested their open-wheel cars at Richmond International Raceway today in preparation for the IndyCar Series/USAC Series tripleheader weekend at America’s Premier Short Track, Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. Continue reading Tony Stewart Racing Drivers Test at Richmond International Raceway