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Chris Madden Wins WoO LMS Race at Swainsboro

Posted: 05/08/2012 at 11:21 am No comments

Swainsboro, GA – May 5, 2012 –
Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C., survived a mid-race challenge from Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., and drive on to capture Saturday night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Pine Tree 50′ at Swainsboro Raceway.
“We were a little tight for our heat race, but we freed it up for the feature and I think we had a great race car,” said Madden, who became the 10th different winner in 11 WoO LMS A-Mains this season. ... Read more >>

Scott Bloomquist Wins in Front of Record Roaring Knob Crowd

Posted: 04/23/2012 at 11:01 am No comments

MARKLEYSBURG, PA (April 20, 2012) –
It was only a matter of time before 2-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN would begin piling up victories. After winning his first series race of 2012 a week ago in the Commonwealth 100, the 48-year-old Hall of Famer took the win on Friday Night at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex before a record crowd.
Bloomquist started fifth and charged to the front as he grabbed the lead from Jason ... Read more >>

Jonathon Allard wins KWS thriller at Maryville Raceway Park

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Marysville, CA – April 20, 2012…
Chico California’s Jonathan Allard stood in victory lane Saturday night with his Weld Racing equipped sprint car after a thrilling duel with veterans Bobby McMahan and Jimmy Sills.
The victory was Allard’s 29th career win in combined King of the West and Golden State Challenge main events, which breaks a tie with Steve Kent for third on the all-time list. It was also Allard’s first ever 410 win at Marysville Raceway Park and gives him the point ... Read more >>

Scott Bloomquist wins at VMS Commonwealth 100

Posted: 04/18/2012 at 8:36 pm No comments

Jamaica, Virginia- (April 14, 2012)-
Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN scored his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the year on Saturday Night at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Bloomquist took over the lead when Dennis Erb, Jr. of Carpentersville, IL suffered a flat tire just 11 laps from the finish. Bloomquist then went on to lead the rest of the way to earn a $25,000 payday in taking his first-career Commonwealth 100 win. The event was taped by Lucas ... Read more >>

Joey Saldana Finds Victory Lane at Paducah

Posted: 04/16/2012 at 2:13 pm No comments

PADUCAH, Ky. — April 13, 2012 —
Joey Saldana ended Friday’s roller-coaster ride with a smile on his face. The World of Outlaws veteran overcame a self-proclaimed “ugly” heat race to record his second victory of the season and first career at Paducah International Speedway – the Outlaws lone event in the state of Kentucky this season.
“In qualifying we went out and were really good, and then in the heat race we changed everything and were really bad,” he said. “Then we went ... Read more >>

MIKE SPENCER EARNS HARD FOUGHT WIN AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY

Posted: 04/02/2012 at 11:55 am No comments

Perris, CA-March 31, 2012-
Threatening rain held off to allow race fans to witness one of the best races in Perris Auto Speedway history Saturday night as defending AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Champion Mike Spencer beat Nic Faas to the checkered flag in a near-photo finish! Spencer grabbed the lead from early leader R.J. Johnson on lap eight and led the rest of the way, but he and Faas traded the lead back and forth through traffic lap after lap keeping the crowd on ... Read more >>

JIMMY MARS WINS $20K ‘ILLINI 100′ AT FARMER CITY RACEWAY

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Farmer City, IL – March 31, 2012 –
Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., added another major-event victory to his already bulging resume, holding off Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., to capture Saturday night’s Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway.
Racing in front of a standing-room-only crowd, Mars roared off the outside pole starting spot to grab the lead at the initial green flag and never relinquished the position. He turned back repeated challenges from Lanigan during the race’s final circuits to pocket the ... Read more >>

Don O’Neal Wins Icebreaker at Brownstown Speedway

Posted: 03/26/2012 at 6:41 pm No comments

-BROWNSTOWN, IN- March 24, 2012
Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN won his fourth career Indiana Icebreaker Saturday Night at the Brownstown Speedway. O’Neal started sixth in the 50-lap main event and went on to capture the $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event in front of a huge crowd.
O’Neal and defending Series Champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN traded the lead four times, until O’Neal pulled ahead for good on lap 36 in his Weld Racing wheel equipped ... Read more >>

Jason Johnson Wins ASCS Spring Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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-Mesquite, TX -March 24, 2012
Jason Johnson seems to have hit a hot streak with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series; becoming the first multi feature winner of the 2012 season with a victory at the 39th annual ASCS Spring Nationals at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.
In victory lane, Johnson reflected on his pass for the lead by saying, “Brady Bacon is known for running the bottom groove and I knew he was going to protect his position 100% but ... Read more >>

DARYN PITTMAN TAKES WIN IN 50TH SELINSGROVE SPRINT CAR OPENER

Posted: 03/13/2012 at 1:11 pm No comments

Selinsgrove, Pa. – March 11, 2012
Daryn Pittman of Pittsboro, Ind., drove to a convincing win in the 50th sprint car opener Sunday afternoon at Selinsgrove Speedway. The victory was the third of Pittman’s career in 410 sprint car racing at the Snyder County oval while driving the Weld Racing wheel equipped Lelands.com No. 27.
In the early laps of the race, Pittman dueled with second-place starter Fred Rahmer for the runner-up position. Pittman eventually secured the second spot and set his sights on ... Read more >>

Joey Saldana Wins at Perris Auto Speedway

Posted: 03/12/2012 at 3:41 pm No comments

PERRIS, Calif. – March 10, 2012 –
After celebrating with his hands in the air as he propped himself on the back of his sprint car, Joey Saldana pulled off his helmet to reveal messy hair, a dirty face and a look of exhaustion.
“I think I’m more mentally worn out,” he said with a smile. “Physically I feel great.”
Saldana led all 30 laps by riding the cushion around the top of Perris Auto Speedway to claim the NAPA Know How SoCal Showdown in ... Read more >>

Tony Bruce Jr. Wins 2012 Lucas Oil ASCS Season Opener

Posted: 03/05/2012 at 11:31 am No comments

Peoria, Arizona -March 2, 2012-
The 2012 season opener for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV saw Owasso, Oklahoma’s Tony Bruce Jr. take the prelim night victory in the Copper Classic at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Arizona driving his Weld Racing wheel equipped Sprint Car.
“There’s a lot of work that goes into this and you know I just can’t thank everyone enough for sticking with me” commented Bruce in victory lane. “Last year we were just absolutely horrible, ... Read more >>

Billy Moyer Wins UMP Late Model A-Main at Volusia Speedway

Posted: 02/23/2012 at 6:06 pm No comments

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 21, 2012 –
Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., resumed his winning ways at Volusia Speedway Park on Tuesday night, rolling to victory in the second 30-lap DIRTcar UMP Late Model feature of the 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals.
The 54-year-old dirt Late Model legend controlled the short sprint, leading the entire distance in his Weld Racing wheel equipped Late Model after starting from the outside pole position. He outgunned pole sitter Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky., for the top spot and ... Read more >>

Gary Brazier “Rockets” to a Win at Sydney Speedway, Australia

Posted: 02/21/2012 at 1:39 pm No comments

-Sydney, Australia- February 18, 2012
Garry Brazier has scored a spectacular win in round 13 of the Sydney Sprint Car Track Championship at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway. Brazier – who debuted under the Rocket Industries livery – passed race leader Steve Caunt on lap thirteen and from that point on, held onto the lead and despite numerous challenges, took a commanding victory in the end with his Weld Racing wheel equipped sprint car.
“This is the best racing at the best Sprint Car track in ... Read more >>

Rick Eckert Wins WoO Late Model Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway

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Ocala, FL – Feb. 18, 2012 –
Rick Eckert figured out Bubba Raceway Park just in time to score a stirring victory in Saturday night’s 60-lap Bubba Army Late Model Winter Nationals A-Main.
The defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion from York, Pa., found his rhythm in the finale of the national tour’s inaugural three-race meet at the central Florida oval.
Eckert started sixth in the 25-car event, but he slipped to eighth almost immediately and was still running in that position when ... Read more >>

HAGEN WINS BY .092 SECONDS IN WINTER DIRT GAMES FINALE

Posted: 02/13/2012 at 1:21 pm No comments

Ocala, FL 2-11-2012
Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. held off a charge by Bryan Clauson on the final corner to take the victory on the final night of the “Winter Dirt Games” presented by eBay Motors at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. After Friday’s program was rained out, Saturday’s events started with a new track record by Justin Grant and ended with a .092-second winning margin in the 30-lap Main Event.
“It’s just a blessing to be able to get a win for ... Read more >>

Damion Gardner Wins Opening USAC Sprint Car Race

Posted: 02/10/2012 at 1:54 pm No comments

February 9 – Ocala, Florida
Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. started the 2012 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car season much the way he has started the last two after capturing the opening round of “Bubba’s Winter Dirt Games” presented by eBay Motors at Bubba Raceway Park on Thursday night. Gardner took his Weld Racing wheel equipped DG Racing Pace Lighting Eagle/Shaver #71 to the point on lap six, slipping past early leader Brady Bacon, and led the distance despite heavy pressure throughout.
“It’s just ... Read more >>

Super Late Model Driver Morgan Bagley wins $10,000 at USA Raceway (Tucson, Arizona)

Posted: 01/27/2012 at 9:31 am No comments

January 22nd, 2012 – Sunday afternoon was a crowning achievement in the young, Super Late Model career of Morgan Bagley as he raced his way to the
$10,000 win in the Bill Cheesebourg Memorial at USA Raceway (Tucson, Arizona). The big paying event served as the final round of the 6th Annual Wild West Shootout, and after winning his heat race, Bagley locked into the redraw for the feature, where he received the outside, front row starting spot for the feature, alongside pole-sitter, ... Read more >>

Billy Moyer Wins Wild West Shootout at USA Raceway

Posted: 01/16/2012 at 5:17 pm No comments

-USA Raceway, Tucson, Az. (January 15, 2012)-

Billy Moyer of Batesville Arkansas enjoyed Saturday’s Wild West Shootout main event that concluded with Moyer adding another big check and another big trophy to his collection courtesy of USA Raceway. Moyer repeated last year’s memorable win just 2 days shy of the one year anniversary in his Weld Racing wheel equipped Late Model.

Tony Stewart Qualifies for Saturday’s Chili Bowl Finale

Posted: 01/12/2012 at 6:53 pm No comments

-Tulsa Oklahoma, January 11, 2012
Reigning NASCAR champion and two-time Chili Bowl champion Tony Stewart qualified for his 11th Chili Bowl final by making the podium Wednesday night in the Weld Racing wheel equipped Chevrolet Performance Parts No. 14.
Stewart will spend the remainder of the week testing for the Daytona 500 and return to compete for the Golden Driller on the indoor quarter mile dirt track in Tulsa on Saturday.

Jason Johnson Wins Open Preliminary Race at Archerfield Speedway, Australia

Posted: 01/10/2012 at 3:28 pm No comments

-Friday January 6th, Archerfield Speedway, Australia
Jason Johnson rocketed himself into contention for the World Series Australian Sprint Car Open crown with a confidence-building victory in the Friday January 6th Preliminary Feature. Held at Archerfield Speedway, Johnson ran the high line to perfection in his Weld Racing wheel equipped sprint car to hold off Donny Schatz and a fast-finishing James McFadden for the win. Johnson’s run to the flag was trouble free.

Chili Bowl Practice Session Today

Posted: 01/09/2012 at 5:08 pm No comments

TULSA, Okla. (January 9, 2012) – After parking 264 teams from around the globe on Sunday in the QuikTrip Center, the practice began this morning at 9 AM and will continue to 6 PM on the ¼ mile clay oval in preparation for the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals.
Monday’s practice session will be followed by four full nights of qualifying action on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which will set the stage for Saturday’s slate of championship feature events.
Tuesday’s Warren ... Read more >>

Drivers on Weld Racing Wheels Sweep Octoberfest at Hagerstown Speedway

Posted: 11/14/2011 at 11:47 am No comments

Hagerstown, Maryland-November 13, 2011.
Unlike its scheduled weekend ending with the Trick or Treat snow job of two weeks ago, the postponed Hagerstown Speedway’s 24th Annual Verizon Wireless Octoberfest ended with nice weather to finalize the speedway’s season on Sunday.
Topping his season at 15 overall wins, Vernon, N.J’s Brett Hearn scored the final two after opening the afternoon in a non-stop small block feature with a flag to flag domination victory where he was more than seven seconds ahead at the finish for ... Read more >>

GARDNER LEADS ALL 40 TO WIN “BUDWEISER OVAL NATIONALS”

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Perris, California-November 5, 2011
Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. is the 2011 champion of the 16th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” after his wire-to-wire victory in Saturday night’s 40-lap AMSOIL USAC National and CRA Sprint race at Perris Auto Speedway. Gardner started on the pole and led all 40 laps in his Weld Racing wheel equipped Eagle/Shaver sprint car.

Rick Eckert Claims His First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Title

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Concord, NC – Nov. 5, 2011
After capturing the 50-lap World Finals finale for the third consecutive year, Jimmy Owens from Newport, Tenn., witnessed a raucous Victory Lane scene involving Rick Eckert of York, Pa., who clinched his first ever WoO LMS title in his Weld Racing wheel equipped Late Model in dramatic fashion.
“We’ve been here (on the World of Outlaws trail) since the beginning so we wanted to get (a championship),” said Eckert, whose previous best points finish was third in 2005. ... Read more >>

Brad Loyet Wins 2011 POWRi Lucas Oil Midget Championship

Posted: 10/03/2011 at 7:35 pm No comments

-October 1st-Belleville, Illinois
Brad Loyet finished 13th driving with a flat tire to take his second straight championship Saturday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway.
Loyet finished 30 points ahead of Nick Knepper, 3,170-3,140. The 23-year-old from Sunset Hills, Mo., entered the event with a 70-point advantage, seven finishing positions in the feature. Knepper of Belleville, Ill., shaved 40 points by finishing ninth. Loyet started the 30-lap feature on the 1/5th-mile track from 10th position, the outside of the ... Read more >>

Jason Johnson Wins Memorial Race in Wheatland Missouri

Posted: 09/26/2011 at 8:09 pm No comments

-Wheatland, Mo. (September 24, 2011) –
Tim Crawley had designs of sweeping the weekend’s Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, but Eunice, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson had other ideas as he denied Crawley the top step on the podium in Saturday night’s 30-lap Lucas Oil ASCS race.
“The Ragin’ Cajun” gunned into the lead at the outset and then held off some fierce challenges from Crawley in the closing rounds in the fast-paced, non-stop affair to secure the $6,000 win aboard ... Read more >>

Jimmy Owens Earns Second Career World 100 at Eldora Speedway

Posted: 09/12/2011 at 10:24 am No comments

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 10, 2011)
–Jimmy Owens was in a league of his own for most of Saturday night’s 41st annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway. The final 10 laps, however, were a dogfight for the 39-year-old from Newport, Tenn., who had to turn back challenges from Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal and Eddie Carrier Jr. to secure his second career victory in the prestigious DIRTcar UMP-sanctioned event.
With his once flawless Weld Racing wheel equipped Bloomquist car slowed by damage it sustained in a ... Read more >>

Scott Bloomquist Wins COMP Cams Topless 100

Posted: 08/23/2011 at 1:55 pm No comments

-Batesville, Arkansas- August 21, 2011
Not even a one day delay could slow down Scott Bloomquist as he claimed the win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, 19th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon. It was his fourth event title.
Mother Nature abruptly halted the 100-lap event, after 12 laps of the feature on Saturday night. The race resumed on a steamy Sunday afternoon at the 3/8-mile oval. Before the green ever waved, bad luck struck ... Read more >>

Brett Hearn Hits Milestone; 800 DIRTcar Wins!

Posted: 08/22/2011 at 5:43 pm No comments

-Weedsport, New York— August 11, 2011
The career of Brett Hearn is one that may never be recreated. The legendary driver has more Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series victories and championships than any other driver, has five Super DIRT Week big-block victories, fifty career track and series championships, and with a pair of wins last night at Fonda Speedway, now has an astonishing 800 career victories. Weld Racing is proud to be Brett’s racing wheel choice for over 25 years.
Hearn collected $9,000 for his pair ... Read more >>

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