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North Texas dirt track and dragway schedule (April 3-6)

North Texas area dirt 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

Abilene Speedway (Abilene)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks plus Street Stocks. 
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800

Boyd Raceway (Boyd)
April 4 (Friday): IMCA Modified Fast Shaft All Star Qualifier program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open (Friday) at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for Seniors; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587 

Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring 305 Sprints (Onced a month), Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and ECO Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.cottonbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 512-748-4218

Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring RaceSaver Sprints, Late Models, Modifieds, USA Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Grayson County Speedway (Bells)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Students and Seniors; $5 for kids counter height and below, Kids 2 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.gcsracing.com
Phone: 903-892-3157

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
April 4 (Friday ): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Bombers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Texas Wing Mods.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; Seniors and Students $10; $5 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring the IMCA Modifieds, RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Factory Stocks and Jr. Minis. 
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Seniors and Military; $3 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25.  
More info: www.raceksp.com
Phone: 817-478-7223 

LoneStar Speedway (Kilgore)
April 12 (Saturday): Championship Points Night. $1,000 to win Modifieds; Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks/Beginner Factory Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m. 
Tickets: $12 for adults; Kids eleven and under $5; Pit passes are $30.
More info: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Phone: 903-986-9731

Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie)
April 4 (Friday): Texas Outlaw Modified Series (TOMS). Regular program featuring IMCA RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Southern SportMods, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Wing 600 Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., Racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors and military; $6 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
Phone: 903-340-9211

Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
May 2 (Friday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Championship Sprints, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks and Mod 4's.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for ages 12-15, seniors and military; $2 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.rrspeedway.com
Phone: N/A

Super Bowl Speedway (Greenville)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring USRA Modfieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Factory Stock and 305 Jr. Limiteds. STEMS.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 7-11, Kids 6 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.superbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 903-883-2504

Timberline Speedway (Corley)
April 4 (Friday): Regular program featuring Open Wheel Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and Novice. 
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $7 for Seniors, $5 for ages 6-12, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.timberlinespeedway.com
Phone: 903-691-4367

April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, Street Stocks, Bombers, Cruisers and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military, $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.official85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
April 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday): Spring Fling. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Sport Compacts, Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Late Models and Texas Winged Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $3 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 

Go Karts

KAM Kartway (Boyd)
April 12 (Saturday): Season Opener. Birthday Bash.
Schedule: Gates open at 1 p.m.; drivers meeting at 3 p.m.
More information: www.kamkartway.com
Phone: 817-938-7692

Dragways

North Star Dragway (Denton)
April 4-5 (Friday-Saturday): Fun Drags, Test N Tune; Nitro Outlaw Fuel Altereds, SHRA Nostalgia Series.
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
April 5 (Saturday): The Great Bull Run.
More info: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641

Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
April 4-6 (Friday-Sunday): Texas Triple Threat, Fun & Grudge; Bracket Racing & Juniors; Grudge Racing.
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356

Yello Belly Drag Strip (Grand Prairie)
May 17 (Saturday): Texas Nostalgia Nationals.
More info: www.texasnostalgisnationals.com
Phone: 214-537-7423

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William Gould holds off Glen Hibbard to capture Modified win at Kennedale Speedway Park

William Gould was the IMCA Modified feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
March 29 (Saturday)

It was a classic battle between two veteran racers at Kennedale Speedway Park Saturday night. William Gould, No. 60, 2013 IMCA Modified Champion, managed to hold off a hard charging Glen Hibbard, No. 127, for the IMCA Modified win. Last week's Modified winner Jeff Emerson, No. 35, gave it all he had, but broke with a few laps to go causing a major wreck. Troy Heupel, No. 4tx, ended up side down, but was not injured. Dean Abbey, No. 26, was third, Jay Bransom, No. 29, was fourth and Matt Martin, No. 11, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: McKinney, No. 119, Felkins, No. 01, Cook, No. 32d, Bell, No. 5b and Fielding, No. 19. Twenty-three Modifieds started the feature.

Troy Heupel was involved in a bad wreck during the Modified feature. 

To view a video of the Modified wreck, click below:

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

Ricketts rules in Sprint feature: John Ricketts, No. 5r, held off a hard charging Justin Melton, No. 11, to take the exciting RaceSaver Sprints feature. Jeff Emerson, No. 35, was third, Jeb Sessums, No. 01j, was fourth and Kyle Jones, No. 04, was fifth. The rest of the finish order: Wilson, No. 20, Wood, No. 47, Scherb, No. 18, Thomas, No. 15t, Mize, No. 12, Brewer, No. 99, Claud Estes, No. 74e, Dowd, No. 11t, Colby Estes, No. 71, Klis Jr., No. 09, Graham, No. 5, Keaton, No. 61, Hernandez, No. 69x, Day, No. 00 and Welnack, No. 16. Twenty Sprints started the feature.

The "All In One RV Center and Storage" 305 RaceSaver Sprint.

To view a video of the Sprint feature, click below:

Newhart winner in IMCA SportMod feature: Michael Newhart, No. 14n, ran off with the IMCA Southern SportMods feature. Coming in second was Alex Hickham, No. 94, Justin Long, No. 42, was third, Jake UpChurch, No. 24, was fourth and Anthony Simcik, No. 44, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Hammond, No. 116, Reynolds, No. 40, Montgomery, No. 38, Pritchett, No. 22, and Rawls, No. 4g. Twenty-six SportMods started the feature.

 

Hemi hugs the wall. Cody Schoemaker hit the turn 1 wall.

 

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

Branson brings it home: Jay Bransom, No. 33c, fought off former champion Matt Guillaume, No. 50, for the IMCA Stock Car win. J.C. Howell, No. 103, was third, Jeremy Carter, No. 25c, was fourth and Brandon Taylor, No. 5, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Pattat, No. 5, Bissonette, No. 07d, Muirhead, No. 22t, Hodges, No. 8, and Neil, No. 710.

 

To view a video of the IMCA Stock Car feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below:

 

Powers puts it in the winners circle: Ryan Powers, No. r12, could not be caught and took the Street Stock feature. Austin Carter, No. 44, was second, Gary Nabors, No. 95, was third, Justin Lamar, No. 121, was fourth and John Herring, No. $100, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Cook, No. 32d, Toney, No. 86, Pritchett, No. 12c, Jordan, No. 57 and Duckworth, No. 23.

 

To view a video of the Street Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below:

 

Lackey Factory Stock winner: Frank Lackey, No. 41, was the feature winner. Justin Bruce, No. 00, was second, Ron Palmer, No. 0, was third, Jared Murry, No. 01j, was fourth and Randall Zilka, No. 2k, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Kinnaird, No. 07, Smith, No. 124, Birmingham, No. 33d, Kahanak, No. 4k, and Capps, No. 5j.

 

To view a video of the Factory Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below:

 

Wade wins the Jr. Mini Stock feature: Hayden Wade, No. 8w3, was the feature winner. Katelyn Foster, No. 72k, was second, Taylor Florio, No. 21t, was third, Ashley Cox, No. 2, was fourth, Raymond Morgan, No. 6, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Carter, No. 44, Cox, No. 5, Hefler, No. 2j, Foster, No. 13k and Bransom, No. 29.

 

Jr. Mini Stock driver has his race face on.

 

A-class Mini Sprint Winner: Scott Evans, No. 118, was the feature winner. D.J. Estes, No. 71e, was second, Aaron Dromgoole, No. b40, was third, Keith Martin, No.15x, was fourth and Joey Starnes, No. 11j, was fifth. Rounding out the top ten were: Roan, No. 15, J. Estes, No. 74e, Scherb, No. 18, Davidson, No. 2d, and Boland, No. 1. Twenty-five Mini Sprints started the feature.

 

Kyle Jones was involved in a wreck during his heat race.

 

Restrictor Mini Sprint winner: Cody Price, No. 44c, Trevor Goad, No. 4t, Coby Byrd, No. 72b, Justin Rogers, No. 7, and Noah Key, No. 14. Rounding out the race results were: Walls, No. 12s, Neilson, No. 7t, Redmon, No. 53, Cozad, No. 34, Stubblefield, No. 2, and Bryant, No. 99b.

 

Close to two hundred race cars were in the pits.

 

A nice crowd was on hand to watch the races.

For OFFICIAL results and more information on Kennedale Speedway Park, go to: www.raceksp.com

To view some photos from Saturday, click below:

 

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Eric Winnett was the IMCA Modified feature winner at Boyd Raceway Friday night

Eric Winnett was the IMCA Modified feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Boyd Raceway (Boyd)
March 28 (Friday)

Several of the area race tracks were rained out Friday. Although the weather was a little cool, Boyd Raceway managed to get in a full program.

Winnett wins Mod Feature: Eric Winnett, No. 21, held off Abilene's "GOD is awesome" Tommy Fain, No. 90.5, for the IMCA Modified win. The hard charger award goes to Sam Cox, No. 3, who had a strong run to finish third, Dean Abbey, No. 26, was fourth and Ronnie Welborn, No. 20, was fifth. William Gould, No. 60, did not finish. Fifteen Modifieds started the feature.

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

Chad Hertel hustles to SportMod win: Making it three feature IMCA SportMod wins in-a-row was Chad Hertel, No. 59. Gabe Tucker, No. 95, was second, Allen Montgomery, No. 38, was third, Jake UpChurch, No. 24, was fourth and  "Extreme Graphics" Brad Shirley, No. 00, was fifth. Having a strong run was John Freeman, No. 21f, for sixth.

Brad Shirley "Extreme Graphics" No. 00 IMCA SportMod.

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

Tucker takes care of IStock win: Gabe Tucker, No. 28, held off former National Champion Matt Guillaume, No. 50, to take the IMCA Stock Car win. Mike Childs, No. 01, was third, Robin Martin, No. 11, was fourth and Mark Adams, No. 82, was fifth.

To view a video of the IMCA Stock Car feature, click on the Racing Highlighs video below:

Willis Price and his outstanding IMCA Stock Car.

Roller rolls to another Hobby Stock victory: Veteran Andy Roller, No. 63, defeated Daniel Van Haitsman, No. 00, for the IMCA Hobby Stock win. Jonathon Beard, No. 97, was third.

To view a video of the Hobby Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlighs video below:

Kinnaird Factory Stock Winner: Jeffery Kinnaird, No. 07, defeated Frank Lacky, No. 41, for the Factory Stock win. Kevin Miller, No. k1, was third, Damon Hammond, No. 124, was fourth and Rickey Sessions, No. 7, was fifth.

To view a video of the Factory Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlighs video below:

Haitsma hauls in another Sport Comp win: Willard Van Haitsman, No. 00, picked up another Sport Comp win. Ruben Brouserd, No. 2, was second, Julia Childs, No. 02, was third, Aubra Parker, No. 2x, was fourth and Jake Garrett, No. 777, was fifth. 

Davidson Wing Mod Winner: Charlie Davidson, No. 2, was the Wing Modified winner. Rex Adrian, No. 76, Brent Sheffer, No. 88, Steve Adrian, No. 75.

To view a video of the Wing Modified feature, click on the Racing Highlights video above.

Terry Trowell had a strong showing.

For OFFICIAL results more information on Boyd Raceway, go to: www.boydraceway.net

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North Texas dirt track and dragway schedule (March 27-30)

North Texas area dirt 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

Abilene Speedway (Abilene)
March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks plus Street Stocks. 
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800

Boyd Raceway (Boyd)
March 28 (Friday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks. TWMA Winged Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open (Friday) at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for Seniors; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587 

Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige)
March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring 305 Sprints (Onced a month), Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and ECO Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.cottonbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 512-748-4218

 

Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
March 29 (Saturday): 41th Annual Spring Nationals Final, Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars National Tour. Saturday program featuring ASCS 360 Sprints plus USA Limited Modifieds and RaceSaver Sprints.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Grayson County Speedway (Bells)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Students and Seniors; $5 for kids counter height and below, Kids 2 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.gcsracing.com
Phone: 903-892-3157

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
March 28 (Friday ): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks King of the Hill, Bombers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; Seniors and Students $8; $3 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring the IMCA Modifieds, RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Factory Stocks and Jr. Minis. TOWR Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Seniors and Military; $3 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25.  
More info: www.raceksp.com
Phone: 817-478-7223 

LoneStar Speedway (Kilgore)
March 28 (Friday): High Banks Havoc. $10,000 to win for World of Outlaws Late Model Series; Modifieds; Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks/Beginner Factory Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m. 
Tickets: $25 for adults; Kids eleven and under $10; Pit passes are $35.
More info: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Phone: 903-986-9731

Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie)
March 28 (Friday): Sprint Series of Texas. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Wing 600 Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., Racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors and military; $6 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
Phone: 903-340-9211

Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
April 11 (Friday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Championship Sprints, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks and Mod 4's.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for ages 12-15, seniors and military; $2 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.redriverspeedway.com
Phone: N/A

Super Bowl Speedway (Greenville)
March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring USRA Modfieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Factory Stock and 305 Jr. Limiteds. STEMS.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 7-11, Kids 6 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.superbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 903-883-2504

Timberline Speedway (Corley)
March 28 (Friday): Regular program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Super Stocks and Factory Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $7 for Seniors, $5 for ages 6-12, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.timberlinespeedway.com
Phone: 903-691-4367

March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, Street Stocks, Bombers, Cruisers and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military, $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.official85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
April 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday): Spring Fling. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Sport Compacts, Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Late Models and Texas Winged Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $3 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 

Go Karts

KAM Kartway (Boyd)
March 28-29 (Friday-Saturday): Short Track Shootout.
Schedule: Gates open at 1 p.m.; drivers meeting at 3 p.m.
More information: www.kamkartway.com
Phone: 817-938-7692

Dragways

North Star Dragway (Denton)
March 27-29 (Thursday-Saturday): RaceKiller Throwdown; Friday Fun Drags; Grudge Blast Off.
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
March 218 (Friday): Fast Friday.
More info: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641

Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
March 28,30 (Friday, Sunday): Fun & Grudge; Grudge Racing.
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356

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Jeff Emerson ends drought with Modified feature win at Kennedale Speedway Park

Jeff Emerson was the IMCA Modified feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park
March 22 (Saturday)

It had been a while since Jeff Emerson, No. 35, had been in the winner's circle at Kennedale Speedway Park. Glen Hibbard, No. 127, looked like he was going to win his second feature win in two nights. Glen won the Modified feature at Mountain Creek Speedway Friday. But half way through the Kennedale Speedway Park IMCA Modified A-main, Emerson managed to get by Hibbard and hold off last year's IMCA Modified National Champion William Gould, for the win. Jay Bransom, No. 29, was fourth and Matt Martin, No. 11, was fifth. Twenty-two Modifieds started the feature.

William Gould had a strong run to finish second.

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

Chad Wilson Wins Again: Chad Wilson, No. 20, defeated Jeb Sessums, No. 01j, Friday night's Sprint winner at Mountain Creek Speedway, for the RaceSaver Sprint feature win. This is Chad's second win of the young season. Logan Scherb, No. 69, was third, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was fourth and Justin Melton, No. 11, was fifth. Twenty-six Sprints started the feature.

Great to see Tony Ross back after his major Sprint wreck Friday night.

To view a video of the RaceSaver Sprints Feature, click below:

Jake UpChurch Feature Winner: Jake UpChurch, No. 24, was the IMCA SportMod feature winner. Jacob Pirkle, No. 141, was second, Dustin Sprouse, No. 28, was third, Kyle Lovejoy, No. 41, was fourth and Devin Burgess, No. 64, was fifth.

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

Guillaume Gets It Done: Matt Guillaume, No. 50, defeated Chase Neil, No. 710, for the IMCA Stock Car feature win. Dennis Bissonette, No. 07d, was third, Michael Sheen, No. 179, was fourth and Levi Hodges, No. 8, was fifth.

To view a video of the IMCA Stock Car Feature, click below:

Hamilton Hauls In Win: Walter Hamilton, No. 1w, was the Street Stock feature winner. Ted Crone, No. 1x, was second, Lance Hansen Jr., No. 5h, was third, Ryan Powers, No. r12, was fourth and Wess Lamar, No. 121, was fifth.

To view a video of the Street Stock Feature, click below:

Palmer Powers His Way To Win: Brandon Palmer, No. 2x, defeated Kyle Wilkins, No. 7mk, for the Factory Stock feature win. Jeffery  Kinnard, No. 07, was third, Ron Palmer, No. 0, was fourth and Johnathan Capps, No. 5j, was fifth.

To view a video of the Factory Stock Feature, click below:

Mini Shows: Jr. Mini Stocks will be running two feature races next Saturday.

Drivers of the Week:

Frank Lackey No. 41 Factory Stock.

Les Hogan No. 12 Factory Stock.

A nice crowd was on hand despite the chilly conditions.

For more information on Kennedale Speedway Park, go to: www.raceksp.com

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Jeb Sessums survives Sprint wrecks to capture feature win at Mountain Creek Speedway

Jeb Sessums was the RaceSaver Sprint feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Mountain Creek Speedway
March 21 (Friday)

Jeb Sessums, No. 01j, won the RaceSaver Sprint feature at Mountain Creek Speedway's March Break Out Friday night. During the Sprint feature, there were several Sprint wrecks, including Marcus Thomas, No. 15t, wild flip over the Turn 2 wall. Jeb Sessums, starting on the second row inside in the Sprint feature, quickly jumped out to the lead. Although there were several cautions, including a red flag for the Thomas wreck, Sessums lead every lap to take the feature win. Coming in second was Justin Fifield, No. 49, Chase Brewer, No. 99, was third, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was fourth and Ryan Hall, No. 79, was fifth. Fourteen Sprints started the A-main. None of the Sprint drivers appeared to have been hurt in the accidents. Fourteen RaceSaver Sprints started the feature.

Marcus Thomas flipped over the retaining wall. 

To view a video of the RaceSaver Sprint feature, click below:

Hibbard hustles his way to Modified victory: Glen Hibbard, No. 127, ran off with the Modified win. The closest racer was Dillion Pike, No. 6*. Tommy Williams, No. 151, was third, Archie Whitt Jr., No. 76, was fourth and Destroyer Chassis Darryl Campbell, No. 83, was fifth.

Michael McLaughlin, No. 715, almost lost it in the Modified feature. 

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White works his way to the front: Jon White Jr. didn't do too well in his heat race and his car was the worst of ware for it. Starting towards the back in the IMCA SportMod feature, Jon worked his way to the front for a hard fought win. Settling for second was Jacob Pirkle, No. 141, Michael Martin, No. 31, was third, Tommy Davis Jr., No. 17, was fourth and Bret Young, No. 4g, was fifth. Eighteen SportMods started the feature.

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Gunnels gets it done in Street Stock race: Jason Gunnels, No. 70, held off Tommy Davis Jr., No. 17, to take the win. Walter Hamilton, No. 1w, was third, Ray Tony, No. 86, was fourth and Archie Whitt, No. 76, was fifth.  

To view a video of the Street Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below.

McKinley makes it two in-a-row: Tommy McKinley, No. 71m, make it two wins in-a-row. He also won Thursday night at the SuperBowl Speedway in Greenville. David Woodcock, No. 77w, was second, Kyle Wilkins, No. 7mk, was third, Garrett Zachary, No. 22, was fourth and Trent Bailey, No. 27, was fifth.

To view a video of the Factory Stock feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below.

Tyler too much for Mini Sprints: Jason Tyler, No. 12, held off the field to take the Mini Sprint feature win. Keith Martin, No. 15x, was second, Coby Estes, No. 71, was third, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was fourth and Logan Scherb, No. 69, was fifth. Twenty Mini Sprints started the feature.

To view a video of the Mini Sprint feature, click on the Racing Highlights video below.

A nice crowd was on hand to watch the races. 

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Johnny Scott sails to USMTS Modified victory at Superbowl Speedway Thursday night

Johnny Scott was the USMTS Modified feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Superbowl Speedway
March 20 (Thursday)

The Casey's Cup powered by Swan Energy United States Modified Touring Series rolled into the Superbowl Speedway Thursday night. The weather was beautiful and a large crowd turned out for the USMTS show. Over 50 Modifieds battled it out for the twenty-six starting positions in the $2,000 to win 40-lap A-main. This was the first of three nights of racing. Friday night the series moves to Timberline Speedway in Corley, TX and finishes up Saturday night at Ark-La-Tex Speedway. 

Johnny Scott secures Modified Feature Victory: Las Cruces, NM, Johnny Scott, No. 1st, cruised to the $2,000 USMTS Modified win Thursday night. Cody Smith, No. 18s, started tenth and finished second, defending National Champion Rodney Sanders, No. 20, was third, Local Clyde Dunn Jr. No. 88xxx, was fourth and rounding out the top five was Jake Gallardo, No. j17. 

Johnny Scott caught a break early in the heat races.

Rodney Sanders had a strong run to finish Third.

The USMTS Modifieds move on to Timberline Speedway Friday night. For more information, go to: www.usmts.com

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Melton muscles his way to Limited Modified win: Wayne Melton, No. 18m, defeated Ronny Gould, No. 1, to take the Limited Modifieds feature. Michael Newhard, No. 14n, was third, Tommy Davis Jr., No. 17, was fourth and Billy Brierton, No. 43, was fifth.

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Factory Stock Feature Winner: Tommy McKinley, No. 71m, was the run-a-way winner in the Factory Stocks A-main. Kevin Meyer, No. 11, was second, Richard Miller, No. 34, was third, Jeff Sonntag, No. 73, was fourth and Jeff McDaniel, No. 24m, was fifth. 

To view a video of the Factory Stock feature, click below:

A super crowd was on hand to watch the races. 

A full racing program is scheduled Saturday night at the Superbowl Speedway, for more information, go to: www.superbowlspeedway.com

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North Texas dirt track and dragway schedule (March 20-23)

North Texas area dirt 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

Abilene Speedway (Abilene)
March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks plus Street Stocks. 
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800

Boyd Raceway (Boyd)
March 21 (Friday): Extreme Graphics Night. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks. Mod Lites.
Schedule: Gates open (Friday) at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for Seniors; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587 

Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige)
March 22 (Saturday): Regular program featuring 305 Sprints (Onced a month), Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and ECO Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.cottonbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 512-748-4218

 

Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
March 21-22 (Friday-Saturday): 41th Annual Sprint Nationals, Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars National Tour. Friday program featuring ASCS Sprints plus USA Modifieds and BMS USA Limited Modifieds. Saturday program featuring ASCS Sprints plus BMS USA Limited Modifieds and RaceSaver Sprints.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Grayson County Speedway (Bells)
April 5 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Students and Seniors; $5 for kids counter height and below, Kids 2 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.gcsracing.com
Phone: 903-892-3157

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
March 21 (Friday ): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Bombers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Kids Ride On Race Cars.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; Seniors and Students $8; $3 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
March 22 (Saturday): Regular program featuring the IMCA Modifieds, RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Factory Stocks and Jr. Minis. 
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Seniors and Military; $3 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25.  
More info: www.raceksp.com
Phone: 817-478-7223 

LoneStar Speedway (Kilgore)
March 28 (Saturday): High Banks Havoc. $10,000 to win for World of Outlaws Late Model Series; Modifieds; Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks/Beginner Factory Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m. 
Tickets: $25 for adults; Kids eleven and under $10; Pit passes are $35.
More info: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Phone: 903-986-9731

Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie)
March 21 (Friday): March Break Out. Regular program featuring RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Street Stocks, Bombers. Wing 600 Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., Racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors and military; $6 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
Phone: 903-340-9211

Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
April 11 (Friday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Championship Sprints, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks and Mod 4's.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for ages 12-15, seniors and military; $2 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.redriverspeedway.com
Phone: N/A

Super Bowl Speedway (Greenville)
March 20, 22 (Thursday, Saturday): (Thursday) USMTS Modifieds; Limited Modifieds; Factory Stocks. (Saturday) Regular program featuring USRA Modfieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Factory Stock and 305 Jr. Limiteds. STEMS.

Schedule: (Thursday) Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m. (Saturday) Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: (Thursday) $15 for adult general admission; $10 for ages 7 -11; Pit passes are $35. (Saturday) $10 for adult general admission; $5 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 7-11, Kids 6 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.superbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 903-883-2504

Timberline Speedway (Corley)
March 21 (Friday): Regular program featuring USMTS Modifieds Touring Series, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $10 for Seniors, $5 for ages 6-12, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30. 
More info: www.timberlinespeedway.com
Phone: 903-691-4367

March 29 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, Street Stocks, Bombers, Cruisers and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military, $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.official85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
April 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday): Spring Fling. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Sport Compacts, Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Late Models and Texas Winged Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $3 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 

Go Karts

KAM Kartway (Boyd)
March 28-29 (Saturday): Short Track Shootout.
Schedule: Gates open at 1 p.m.; drivers meeting at 3 p.m.
More information: www.kamkartway.com
Phone: 817-938-7692

Dragways

North Star Dragway (Denton)
March 21-22 (Friday-Saturday): Friday Fun Drags; Grudge Blast Off.
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
March 21 (Friday): Racing Junk.com Fast Friday.
More info: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641

Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
March 21, 23 (Friday, Sunday): Fun & Grudge; Texas Muscle Car Challange, Grudge Racing.
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356

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