Turns Around Lincoln Season By Leading Every Lap For Second Straight Year

Story By:  LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA  Photo By:  LOREN CARMAN / WRT SPEEDWERX

ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- May 17, 2013- He did it again...Defending Lincoln champ Danny Dietrich turned around a rough start to the 2013 season by leading every lap of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Series feature on Thursday night.

“These guys are tough,” said a jubilant Dietrich after finishing a celebratory wing dance on top of his Gary Kauffman-owned Sandoe’s Fruit Market #48 in victory lane, “And I have respect for all of them. Hopefully, we can continue this luck into tomorrow and Saturday (at Williams Grove).”

Former Nascar Short Track Legend Passes

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CHARLOTTE, NC- May 17, 2013- Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. He was 71.

According to a release from the Lincoln County (NC) Sheriff's Office, Trickle died from an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound. The incident occurred at 12:02 p.m. ET at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Highway 150 East in Boger City.

Pocono Road Course Gets Major Makeover

Story By:  DINO OBERTO  Photo By:  DAVE DALESANDRO / RPW

LONG POND, PA- May 17, 2013- The repaving of Pocono Raceway’s tri-oval last year didn’t stop there. The track recently announced the completion of their extensive road course renovation project which included the resurfacing of all infield road courses, the addition of multi-directional curbing and upgraded participant amenities.  

Road racing at Pocono dates back to the track’s opening and has been a staple for many of the region’s road racers. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has had a presence there since day one.

Valenti Modifieds Ready To Tackle Thompson On Sunday

Story By:  RUSS DOWD  Photo By:  MATT WIERNASZ / RPW

THOMPSON, CT- May 17, 2013- The Valenti Modified Racing Series heads to Thompson Speedway this Sunday for the first of three appearances this year at the storied oval. A star-studded field of drivers is expected including defending champion, Jon McKennedy.

McKennedy will make his first start of the season in a Valenti Modified. His car owner, Art Barry, has been sidelined due to illness but he has improved enough to where he not only plans to field a car but fully intends to be at the track. “I’ve got enough guys to put a team together and I’m really looking forward to it,” said the long-time car owner.

Scott Bloomquist Knows What Makes Firecracker 100 by GottaRace.com At Lernerville Speedway A Can’t-Miss Event

Story By:  KEVIN KOVAC  Photo By:  DAVE DALESANDRO / RPW

SARVER, PA- May 17, 2013- After Scott Bloomquist won the Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com for the second time last year at Lernerville Speedway, he spent about 15 minutes meeting with press members in the facility’s media room.

During that press conference the Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer explained, of course, how he won the marquee World of Outlaws Late Model Series event. But he also became an unsolicited promoter of both the well-known four-tenths-mile oval and this year’s seventh annual Firecracker 100 extravaganza, which is scheduled for June 27-29.