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Jason Howell wins the SST feature at Heart O' Texas Speedway

A good size crowd welcomed the Sprint Series of Texas to H.O.T.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Waco)
May 29 (Sunday)

Jason Howell, #44, said he started not to come after having raced Friday and Saturday nights. But he was glad that he did, because Jason showed thirty-one Sprint Series of Texas Sprints the fast way around the 1/4-mile, banked, clay oval at Heart O' Texas Speedway Sunday night. It looked like David Garland, #84, was going to pickup a well deserved win, but Jason found his groove on the top and passed David with a couple of laps to go. Jimmy Allard, #43, drove a fine race and came in third. The SST Series will be having their sixth event of the season at Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, TX this coming Saturday.

Jason Howell was the SST feature winner.

For more information on the SST Series, go to: www.sprintseriesoftexas.com

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Keith White was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

Keith White, #1, held off a hard charging Chase Jupe, #303, to take the 20-lap Lone Star Series IMCA Modified feature win. John Gober, #52, came in third.

To view a video of the IMCA Modifieds feature, click below:

 Kevin Green came in second in the IMCA Southern SportMods feature.

When the dust had settled in the IMCA Southern SportMods feature, Gateville's Sid Kiphen, #58, was your feature winner. Local Kevin Green #5d, came in second and TJ Green, #55, was third.

 Keith White was the IMCA Stock cars feature winner.

Keith White, #1, picked up his second feature win Sunday by defeating Jeff Turner, #44, in the IMCA Stock Cars feature. Daniel Parker, #3p, was third.

Allen Montgomery was the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner.

Allen Montgomery, #38, managed to work his way to the front and pickup the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature. David Bissonette, #85, was second and Michael Gaunet, #25, was third.

To view a video of the Hobby Stock wreck, click below:

Jarrett Roberts was the Young Guns Jr. Mini Stocks feature winner.

In the Young Guns Jr. Mini Stocks feature, Jarrett Roberts, #6, got the win. Brooke Cooper, #94, was second and Tyler Webb, #56, was third.

For OFFICIAL results and more information, go to: www.heartotexspeedway.com

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Earlier in the afternoon, Heart O' Texas Speedway held their second Wall of Fame inductees. This year's inductees were: Morris Smiley, Jr. Ingram, Danny Randolph, Robert Pryor, Steve Stewart, Johnnie T. Barrett, Clarence Jackson, Pete LaPoint, Ray Rawdon and Hal Freeman. There were also a number of veteran racers and vintage race cars from the Vintage Texas Open Wheel Club.

2010 inductees J.T. "Pappy" Carpenter and Gordon Woolley in front of the "Grasshopper".

Hal Freeman and his familiar Bardahl Special #1.

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Jacob Pirkle wins the IMCA Modifieds feature at Kennedale Speedway Park

The fans enjoyed riding on the race cars on Memorial Day weekend.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
May 28 (Saturday)

Jacob Pirkle, #41, picked up his first IMCA Modifieds feature Saturday night at KSP. Jay Bransom, #29, and Keith White, #1, were right on his bumper, but he managed to hold them off for the win. This coming Saturday, Kennedale Speedway Park will be paying $1,000 to win in the IMCA Modifieds A-main. 

Jacob Pirke was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

To view a video of the IMCA Modifieds feature, click below:

Brad Shirley was the IMCA Southern SportMods feature winner.

Brad Shirley, #00, finally got the monkey off his back. Brad made it look easy as he held off Jeff Kinnaird, #07, and Zac Sydney, #2z, to pickup his first IMCA Modified feature win at KSP.

Keith White was the IMCA Stock Cars feature winner.

Current points leader Keith White, #1, held off a hard charging Duain Pritchett, #22, to take the IMCA Stock cars feature. Jay Bransom, #29, was third.

Jeff Kinnaird was the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner.

Jeff Kinnaird, #07, battled his way to the front and held off Jeremy Montgomery, #11, for the IMCA Hobby Stocks A-main. Allen Montgomery, #38, the current points leader was third.

Kirk Williams was the Street Stocks feature winner.

Seagoville's Kirk Willaims, #11w, was the Street Stocks feature winner. Calvin Williams, #11, was second and David Herring II, #01, was third.

 Shane Clements was the RaceSaver Sprints feature winner.

Saving his best for the last lap, Shane Clements, #2, passed current points leader Dustin Woods, #05, to take the RaceSaver feature win. Jeff Emerson, #35,was third.

To view a video of racing highlights, click below:

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Fan and Military Appreciation Night at Cowtown Speedway

Fan and Military Appreciation Night.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
May 28 (Saturday)

It was $5 Fan and Military Appreciation Night at Cowtown Speedway. All fans over the age of five got in for $5. Active Military members were admitted for free. There were seven classes of cars featuring the USRA Modifieds. In the USRA Modifieds A-main event, Sean Jones, #24, took the checkered flag. This was one of three feature wins Saturday night. Eric Tomlinson, #45t, came in second and Scooter Bates, #12, was third.

To view a video of the USRA Modifieds heat racing action, click below:

Sean Jones was the USRA Modifieds feature winner.

Nick Clinkerbeard was the Limited Modifieds feature winner.

Current points leader, Nick Clinkerbeard, #66, added to his total by taking the Limited Modifieds feature. Trevor lane, #771, was second and Bret Young, #69, was third.

Scott Evans was the 600 Mini Sprints feature winner.

In the 600 Mini Sprints feature, Scott Evans, #118, took the win. Kyle Jones, #04, was second and D.J. Estes, #74, was third.

Branden Hull was the feature winner in the Restrictor Mini Sprints feature.

Branden Hull, #4h, picked up another feature win in the Restrictor Mini Sprints. Garron Brimmer, #3g, was second and Ashley Reagan, #87, was third.

Chad Pearce was the Bomber feature winner.

Chad Pearce, #82, finally picked up a Bomber feature win. Trey Smitherman, #96, was second and Tanner Flannagan, #33, was third.

Sean Jones was the Dwarf Cars feature winner.

Sean Jones, #15, picked up another feature win Saturday in the Lone Star Dwarf Cars. Dominique Palanza, #11, was second and Darwin Hamiliton, #54, was third. 

David Williams was the Wing Modifieds feature winner.

David Williams, #22, was the Wing Modifieds feature winner. Rick Poteet, #61, was second and Corbin Suggs, #32, was third.

To view a video of some heat racing action, click below:

For OFFICIAL results and more information, go to: www.cowtownspeedway.com

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Fans enjoyed the annual Trailer Race at Kennedale Speedway Park

The Trailer Race is a crowd favorite at Kennedale Speedway Park.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
May 21 (Saturday)

Kennedale Speedway Park held their annual Trailer Race Saturday. This is a favorite with the fans. It consists of vehicles with a trailer carrying a boat racing against each other. There were eleven entries in the race and when the race was over, there wasn't much left but debris. 

The "City Billies" rolled their entry. They were not injured.

To view a video of the Trailer Race, click below:

Keith White was the IMCA Stock Cars feature winner.

Seagoville's Jeff Turner, #44, could almost taste the extra $500 that was on the line in the IMCA Stock Cars feature. Sadily he came up a little short and had to settle for second. Keith White, #1, the current points leader, managed to hold Jeff off to take the close win and the $500 1st place money. Local Jay Bransom, #29, was third. 

To view a video of the IMCA Stock Cars feature, click on the racing highlights video below.

Keith White was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

Academy's Keith White, #1, got two feature wins Saturday that included the IMCA Modifieds feature. A hard charging Glen Hibbard, #127, got close, but was not able to pass Keith and came in second. Jacob Pirkle, #41, was the third place finisher.

To view a video of the IMCA Modified's feature, click below:

Kyle Weatherman was the IMCA Southern SportMods feature winner.

For the second week in-a-row, Kyle Weatherman, #6, was the feature winner in the IMCA Southern SportMods A-main. Dean Abbey, #26, was able to catch up with Kyle, but was not able to pass him and had to settle for second. Tom Earl Jr., #46, was third.

To view a video of the IMCA Southern SportMods feature, click below:

Andy Roller was the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner.

All the way from Waco, TX, Andy Roller, #63, was the feature winner in the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature. Managing to hold on to second was Frank Lackey, #41. Gene Hadley, #2, was third.

To view a video of the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature, click on the racing highlights video below.

Calvin Williams was the Street Stocks feature winner.

Crandall's Calvin Williams, #11, was the Street Stocks feature winner. Tommy Davis Jr. was second and Jimmy Parker, #21, was third.

To view a video of the Street Stocks feature, click on the racing highlights video below.

Austin Theiss was the Jr. Mini Stocks feature winner.

Hockley's Austin Theiss, #7, was the Jr. Mini Stocks feature winner. Jarred Marquez, #1, was second and John Freeman, #21, was third.

To view a video of the IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and the Street Stocks features , click on the video below:

The kid's enjoyed the Bounce House that was sponsored by the Mansfield Community Bank, Texas Alliance Raceway Ministries and Kennedale Speedway Park.

Be sure and check out the KSP Pre Race Show at 6:15 with www.racinwithneal.com

For more information on KSP, go to: www.raceksp.com

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2nd Annual Texas Nostalgia Nationals

The Yello Belly Drag Strip has been in business for over 50 years.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Yello Belly Drag Strip (Grand Prairie)
May 14 (Saturday)

The historic Yello Belly Drag Strip in Grand Prairie hosted the 2nd Annual Texas Nostalgia Nationals Saturday. The weather was beautiful as fifty-nine race cars competed for bragging rights. Several hundred fans had a chance to watch some exciting vintage racing and view some vintage automobiles.

For more information on the event, go to: www.texasnostalgianationals.com

The winners.

Flathead Champion - Steve Ravis, Ft. Worth, TX 1926 Ford RPU

Roadster Champion - Mike D'uva, Palmer, TX 1932 Ford

Gas-Coupe/Sedan - Doc Pilcher, Terrel, Tx 34 Plymouth Coupe

Competition Coupe/Sedan - Jack Weisenberg, Terrell, Tx 23T Altered

Stock 1965 -72 Champion - Robert Kozlik, Irving, Tx 72 Monte Carlo

Competition 1965-72 Champion- Robert Stewart, Waco,TX 72 Nova

Dragster Champion - Skot Ingram, Austin, TX blown flathead 64 FED

Tri-Five Showdown - Darrell Makoug, Lorena, TX 55 Chevy 2dr

Top Eliminator Showdown (Money Round)

1. James Pack, Waco, TX 54 Chevy $350.00

2. David Reed, Kaufman, TX 48 Austin $225.00

3. Neil Gathings, Justin, TX 66 Oldsmobile $160.00

4. Bill Conlee, Austin, TX 34 Ford P/U $80.00

Doc Pilcher was the Gas-Coupe/Sedan class winner. 

Skot Ingram was the Dragster Champion.

This 1955 Chevy received some driver rear damage in a racing accident.

One of the more unusual race cars was this 1936 Ford A/G with a '58 Dodge Coronet rearend.

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Keith White, Jeff Kinnaird big winners at Kennedale Speedway Park

Jeff Kinnaird was the IMCA Southern SportMods feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
May 7 (Saturday)

Manfield's Jeff Kinnaird, #07, had a big night at Kennedale Speedway Park Saturday. Not only did he win the IMCA Southern SportMods feature, but he won the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature as well. In the IMCA SportMods feature, Jeff started on the inside second row and quickly jumped to the lead. Jeff Emerson, #35, managed to get close, but was not able to pass Kinnaird and had to settle for second place. Tom Earl Jr., #46, was third. 

To view a video of the IMCA SportMods feature, click below:

Keith White was the IMCA Modified feature winner.

Acadamy's Keith White, #1, the current Modifieds points leader, started on the outside front row. Keith took the lead and never gave it up to capture the IMCA Modified $1,000 feature win. Elm Mott's Benji Kirkpatrick, #47, had a strong run, but came in second. Jay Bransom, #29, was third. Darryl Campbell, #83, Destroyer Chassis, was having his best run of the season, but spun out going into turn two, and ended up in the fifteenth position. 

Benji Kirkpatrick's IMCA Modified had an impressive showing.

To view a video of the IMCA Modified feature, click below:

Keith White was the IMCA Stock Cars feature winner.

Keith White, #1, started on the outside second row in the IMCA Stock Cars feature. Two laps into the race, he was able to cut underneath Levi Hodges, #08 to take the lead. That proved to be the winning move, because Levi got close, but could not pass Keith who won by a car length. It was good to see Jeff Turner, #44, the third place finisher back at KSP. 

Jeff Turner was the IMCA Stock Cars third place finisher.

Jeff Kinnaird was the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner.

In the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature, Jeff Kinnaird, #07, started on the outside second row. Three laps into the race, he was able to pass Frank Lackey, #41, to take the lead. Kyle Harrison, #62, made it interesting, but Jeff went on to take the win. Jeremy Montgomery, #11, came in third.

To view a video of the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature, click below

 David Cook was the Street Stock feature winner. 

In the Street Stock feature, David Cook, #32, was the feature winner. Demetrius Carter, #44, made a strong showing. He had to make repairs during the race, but still finished a close second. Tim Murray, #20, was third.

To view a video of the Street Stocks feature, click below

Robbie Daniels was the Southern Topless Economy Modifieds feature winner. 

STEM, the Southern Topless Economy Modifieds, made their fourth stop of the season at KSP. Princeton's Robbie Daniels, #27, was the feature winner. Buck Spears, #15, was second, and Danny English, #21, was third. There next race is May 29 at Grayson County Speedway.

For more information on the STEM Series, go to: www.txstemracing.com

To view a video of the Southern Topless Economy Modifieds racing action, click below

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The kids enjoyed the Box Car races.

 

Be sure and check out the KSP Pre Race Show at 6:15 with www.racinwithneal.com

For more information on KSP, go to: www.raceksp.com

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Fort Worth and Dallas area dirt track and dragway schedule (May 5-8)

Fort Worth and Dallas area tracks and dragways. If the forecast calls for inclement weather, check the track Web sites or call the track to make sure the racing is still on schedule:

Dirt tracks

Boyd Raceway
May 6 (Friday): Regular racing program featuring the $1,000 to win IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for children 6-11; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587 

 

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
May 6 (Friday): USMTS Modifieds, Limiteds and Bombers. More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com

May 7 (Saturday): Regular racing program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Winged 600s, Restrictor 600s, Bombers and Dwarf Cars. 
Schedule: Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m. 
Tickets: $12 for adult men general admission, $5 Ladies; $5 for ages 6-11; $2 for ages 3-5. Pit passes are $30. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track Web site at no additional cost
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952

Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
May 7 (Saturday): Lucas Oil ASCS Sprints Lone Star Region and USA Modifieds, USA Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $15 (reserved seats at $2 extra); students 12-15 are $5; children 6-11 are $2; kids 5 and under get in free; pit passes are $25
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
May 5 (Thursday): USMTS Modifieds. More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com

May 6 (Friday): Regular racing program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Jr. Mini Sprints, Cruisers and Mini Sprints. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $3 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Kennedale Speedway Park
May 7 (Saturday): Regular racing program featuring $1,000 to win IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Jr. Mini Stocks and Southern Topless Economy Modifieds. Kids Boxcar Race 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; heat races start at 7 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $8, children 6-11 are free, kids 5 and under get in free. Pit passes are $25 
More information: http://www.raceksp.com/
Phone: 817-478-7223

RPM Speedway (Crandall)
May 6 (Friday): Regular racing program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bombers. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $5 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.rpmspeedwayoftexas.com
Phone: 972-427-6822

85 Speedway (Ennis)
May 7 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Twisters, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Bombers. Powder Puff race. Free gift for all Mothers.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10; senior citizens are $9; children ages 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 get in free. Pit passes are $25
More info: www.ennis85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500 

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
May 7 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Compact Cruisers. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10; children 6-12 are $3; kids under 6 get in free; pit passes are $25
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 or 817-721-5204 

Dragways

Texas Raceway (Kennedale) 
May 6 (Friday): Texas Triple Threat, Fun & Grudge
May 7 (Saturday): Jr. Dragster Race, Bracket Race, VWs Good Guys Challenge
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356, metro 817-572-3580 

North Star Dragway (Denton)
May 6 (Friday): Full Throttle Friday Night
May 7 (Saturday): Outlaw Fuel Altereds, Top Gas Bikes and TnT
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Dallas Raceway (Crandall)
May 6 (Friday): Test N Tune & Grudge
May 7 (Saturday): Summit Super Series, Bracket Bonanza 
More info: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600 

Dean Abbey Southern SportMods winner at Kennedale Speedway Park

Dean Abbey was the IMCA Southern SportMods feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
April 30 (Saturday)

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Dean Abbey, #26, was running fourth, with less than a lap to go, when all the lead cars got together on the back stretch. Dean drove to the outside and on to the IMCA Southern SportMods feature win Saturday night at Kennedale Speedway Park. Sid Kiphen settled for second and Tom Earl Jr., #46, came in third.

Keith White was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

Brent McDowell, #184, looked like he was going to get the IMCA Modifieds feature win, but current points leader Keith White, #1, passed him coming out of turn 4 with one lap to go to take the checkered flag. Richard Brown Jr., #77, came in third.

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J.C. Howell was the IMCA Stock Cars feature winner.

Mabank's J.C. Howell, #103, was your feature winner in the IMCA Stock Cars feature. Duain Pritchett, #22, was second and Keith White, #1, was third.

In the Street Stocks feature, David Redmon, 12w, was the winner. Shawn Mize, #12, was second and Kirk Williams, #11w, was third.

Local Allen Montgomery, #38, was your IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner. Kyle Harrison, #62, was second and Jeremy Montgomery, #11, was third.

Raven Culp was the RaceSaver Sprints feature winner.

In the RaceSaver Sprints feature, Raven Culp, #3, was the feature winner. Current points leader Dustin Woods, #05, was second and Brian Fielder, #69, was third.

The new Go Kart and Mini Sprints track. 

Be sure and check out the KSP Pre Race Show at 6:15 with racinwithneal.com

For more information on KSP, go to: www.raceksp.com

To view a video of the feature races in the Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and RaceSaver Sprints, click below:

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