Rumors_News

JASON JOHNSON RACING - (3-9-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - There have been a lot of questions regarding Jason Johnson and what will he be doing for 2010. Well, to inform the masses on his 2010 plans, Jason Johnson will be starting up his own team and will be campaigning it on the ASCS National tour. Jason Johnson Racing will debut later this month when the Lucas Oil ASCS kicks off their season. An article that mentions his plans can be read by clicking HERE. Good luck Jason.

FERKEL PARKS THE 0 TEAM - (3-9-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Brandon Wimmer announced on his Facebook page that Rick Ferkel has decided to park the "0" race team. The team did race down in Florida but Wimmer was involved in a wreck that destroyed his primary car. The team doesn't have the money to build another car so Ferkel has decided to park the team. Ferkel has picked up a new job as crew chief for Greg Wilson on the All-Star tour. Brandon Wimmer is now looking for a ride for 2010.

SCHATZ IS OUT - (2-14-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - Danny Schatz has stopped negotiations with the Red River Valley Speedway fair board and as a result, will not be promoting races of any kind at the track this summer. With Schatz pulling out, the track will be sitting idle unless another promoter jumps on board and promotes races at the track. Check out the story by clicking HERE. UPDATE #1 - (3-1-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Well the off again, on again feud is now back on and may be over. There has been an article posted on www.inforum.com stating that the fair board that over sees the Red River Valley Speedway had reached a verbal agreement with Danny Schatz to become the new promoter of the speedway. The speedway will host 30 nights of racing, 10 of them being special shows. Danny's first item of business is to shorten the 1/2 mile track into a 3/8th mile track. The contract will be finalized tonight (Tuesday) and then Schatz will get to work. Good news for the fans/teams at RRVS.

AZTEC SPEEDWAY TROUBLES - (3-9-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Things are not as bright for Aztec Speedway as they are for RRVS. Aztec Speedway was closed down at the conclusion of last season. There was/is a major dispute between the then promoter Mile Hamilton and the American Legion. There was very poor communications between the two parties, resulting in some major misunderstandings. The Commander of Post 9 LC Kesterson does not like Hamilton and is fighting to keep him out of running the track. There have been several meetings between the AL and Hamilton to set the record straight and several of the problems have been ironed out. But, the problem between Kesterson and Hamilton still exists. The AL plans to meet and see what they next course of action will be. So, there is hop for those fans/teams that use to race at Aztec Speedway. See a post about this situation by clicking HERE.

DRIVER NEEDED - (3-9-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - O'Donley Racing has purchased the #55B racing team from Baker Racing from Marion, Il and is looking for a driver. The O'Donley Racing team is located at Paducah, KY and plans to run a part-time WoO/All-Star/Knoxville schedule when possible. The team is asking for a driver to bring some financial backing with them if they are named the driver of the car. Anyone interested, contact the O'Donley Racing Engines team at sprinter6591@bellsouth.net.

MARTINEZ TRAVELING MORE - (2-1-10 @ 11:30 pm) - STRONG RUOMR - Barry Martinez will be getting a lot of frequent flyer miles this summer. Martinez will be racing a lot at Knoxville Raceway this summer. Washington resident will be taking his show on the road with plans on making the trek to Knoxville, Iowa on a fairly regular basis to test his skills on the big half mile track. He does have a new big sponsor just getting into the sport but more on that announcement at a later date. Just another Washington native making his way to Knoville....Travis Cramm was one driver that started this trend off several years ago. UPDATE #1 - (3-1-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Not happening. Barry Martinez will not be making several trips to race at Knoxville Raceway this summer. Martinez is focusing on his new venture at SpeedMart and may make is way to Knoxville Raceway after the Dirt Cup but will not be competing at the famed half mile on a regular basis.

BURNHAM RACING'S NEW DRIVER - (3-3-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Burnham Racing Enterprise has hired a new driver for 2010. Bryan Dobesh will be taking over the driving duties of the #54 machine at Knoxville Raceway in the 360 division. The paint scheme will change a little from their purple colors to a white, red, and black scheme.

MORE PAINT SCHEMES - (3-3-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - There have been a lot more paint schemes added so stop by and check them out. Send me more if you have them. I want to collect as many as I can for the 2010 racing season.

NEW IBRACN.COM SPONSOR - (3-3-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - A new sponsor has come on board to join the IBRACN family of great sponsors. 7 Industries has come on board. Bret Ervin of Ervin Sales Group is the owner of the Bret Ervin Racing #53 that is driven by Andy Gregg in California. 7 Industries offers decals, t-shirts for both guys and gals, as well as titanium bolt kits for race cars. Stop by their web site and check them out. Click HERE for a link to 7industries.com.

SUB DRIVER FOR BUCH 13 - (2-28-10 @ 10:00 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - I'm hearing that Tom Buch has decided on a driver to fill in from time to time in the Indy Race Parts #13 machine recently vacated by Paul McMahan. Look for Shane Stewart to jump in the seat of the black #13 machine for some of the bigger paying events. This is not the full time driver of the #13 but Shane will be in the seat from time to time this summer when his schedule doesn't conflict with his Silva/Doyle's ASCS National series ride. UPDATE #1 - (3-1-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Shane Stewart contacted me today regarding the posting of this rumor. He was kind enough to set the record straight. First off, the Silva Motorsports machine is NOT going to be sponsored by Doyle's Harley Davidson but rather Rock Star Energy Drink. Also, any announcement that Shane will be driving for the Buch #13 machine is premature. There have been some discussions between Shane and Buch but Shane is really busy helping Paul Silva build a new trailer and getting ready to defend his Lucas Oil ASCS National Sprint Car title aboard the Silva Motorsports/Rock Star #57. Look for the #57 machine to venture out from time to time when the ASCS National series is not in action. Also, look for Shane Stewart to jump into the Danny Kirkpatrick #7K from time to time. I believe the Kirkpatrick machine will be running in the northwest part of the country.

ACTION SHOTS UPDATED - (3-1-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - I have added 14 new photos in my Action Shots section. Brian Simonseth of H2H Photos was nice enough to send me several photos that he took while attending the World of Outlaws race at LasVegas Motor Speedway last weekend. Stop by and check them out. Great stuff as always.

I-70 OPENS UP AGAIN - (2-23-10 @ 11:00 pm) - FACT - I-70 Speedway in Odessa, MO is opening its doors in the summer of 2010. The dirt track will open its doors back up after suffering financial difficulties during the 2008 season which resulted in the absence of racing in 2009. S&G Inc., has signed an agreement to start racing on the little dirt track on the back side of the big high banked 1/2 mile track most fans are familiar with. The track will run rules that are similar to IMCA rules but they will not be sanctioned by the IMCA. No word on when exactly they will open or what night or what classes they will be running.

SAMMY RUNNING ASCS ? - (2-23-10 @ 11:00 pm) - RUMOR - There is a post on a message board stating that Sammy Swindell may be running in the ASCS National sprint car series this summer. The RUMOR states that he will be driving the #3D that Paul McMahan drove last season. I have not seen or heard anything else regarding this rumor so don't put a lot of weight in this at this time. I am checking on it.

PHOTOS UPDATED - (2-23-10 @ 11:00 pm) - FACT - I have updated several photo sections on my web site. Stop by the Action Shots section and check out 52 new photos taken by Lonnie Wheatley at the Copper on Dirt USAC sprint/midget/silver crown races last weekend in Tucson, AZ. Also, I have updated several photos in my 2010 Paint Scheme section. Lastly, I have added a few photos in my Hauler section. I have a few new photos of sprint car haulers teams will be using in 2010 but am in need of many more. Please send any and all photos of sprint cars or haulers and I will get them posted as soon as possible. It is greatly appreciated.

NEW WEB SITE DESIGN - (2-23-10 @ 11:00 pm) - FACT - I have reached an agreement with DriversWebSites.com to redesign my web site. Look for a new look from IBRACN's Racn Season in the very near future. It will be more user friendly, easier to navigate, and have a more professional design to it. The guys at DriversWebSites.com do quality work and I can't wait to for the debut of the new design. Stay tuned!

GULICK RIG STOLEN - (2-22-10 @ 7:15 am) - FACT - The Coleman Gulick rig was stolen over the weekend in Indianapolis. This was not their primary big rig as that was on its way to Tucson, AZ for the weekends USAC races. This was a Ford F-350 and their 28 foot trailer used for shorter hauls and such. According to a post on the internet, the trailer has been recovered with minimal damage but the contents were all gone. The F-350 is still missing. A mile away from the Gulick trailer, Davey Hamilton's trailer was stolen as well. It was recovered but not in as good as shape. The contents are all gone and there is significant damage to the interior of the trailer. The guys that do this should be hung by the closest tree if caught.

KKR'S DRIVER SUB - (2-8-10 @ 11:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - You all have heard by now that Cody Darrah, the driver of the KKR/Great Clips #91, was injured in a automobile accident on is way to Daytona International Speedway to watch qualifying. A lady ran a red light and hit the car he and his dad were in causing injuries to both of the Darrah's. Cody fractures his low leg (Tibia) and required surgery to aid in the recovery. He will be out of activity for an indefinante amount of time. Team driver, Brad Sweet, drove the car in the final WoO race in Florida but due to sponsor requirements, the Sweet machine needs to be on the track and not in the trailer. So, Sweet will go back to driving his car and Lucas Wolfe is rumored to be jumping into the Great Clips #91 until Cody is able to return. UPDATE #1 - (2-10-10 @ 10:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - Things change in auto racing about as fast as the weather. I don't know if the first part of this rumor posting had any truth to it but the plan now appears to have changed. Brad Sweet will be driving the Great Clips #91 at most of the WoO races when there is no conflict with his USAC sprint car schedule in the #49 car. As of now, the KKR team plans to put in special guest drivers when Sweet can't race with the WoO. UPDATE #2 - (2-14-10 @ 10:00 pm) - RUMOR - There are multiple reports on the internet tonight that Paul McMahan has been named the new substitute driver of the #91 Great Clips KKR WoO ride. Paul will take over the driving duties for the injured Cody Darrah. There is speculation as to how long he will be in the seat but many reports have Darrah out of the car for up to 9 months, healing for an auto accident. IF true, it is good to see a good guy get a great opportunity to drive a WoO caliber car again. Good luck Paul.

UPDATE #3 - (2-18-10 @ 1:00 pm) - FACT - This appears to be official now. I have yet to see an official announcement but if you go to the WoO web site and click on the "Drivers" section, you will see Paul McMahan's name. Look at the car number listed and it will be the #91. Look at the team name and it has KKR. That looks pretty official to me. Good luck Paul...show us all you deserve to be out there on that WoO tour with the best of them.

SWINDELL'S INVADE AUSTRALIA - (2-18-10 @ 1:00 pm) - FACT - Get ready Australia. Sammy and Kevin Swindell will be racing in your country this weekend. Kevin plans to defend his Speedcar Championship title in the midgets and Sammy will be in a sprint car prepared by Steve Caunt Racing. It will be the ACT #9 machine. Kevin's ride was in question as the car he is to drive have been stuck in customs and the team can't get at it. Kevin drove the car in New Zealand earlier this year and team owner Steve Graham has been trying to get it back, but due to paperwork that is required (and nobody seems to know which paperwork that is), he can't get the car. So what does one do.....you hurry and put together the back up car. Kevin will have a midget at the track when the races begin Friday night.

ANOTHER NEW IBRACN.com SPONSOR - (2-14-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - I have another sponsor announcement for IBRACN.com. Steve Grossenbacher Motorsports has just become the area dealer for Wings Unlimited. Wings Unlimited, the next generation of sprint car wing manufacturing, is leading the way to future technology in sprint car racing. Steve Grossenbacher has a large supply of Wings Unlimited wings ready to be ordered. Contact Steve at stevegrossenbacher@hotmail.com or call him at 402-430-2996. Get the advantage on your competition, get a Wings Unlimited wing.

ANOTHER NEW IBRACN.COM SPONSOR - (2-10-10 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Another sponsor has jumped on board the IBRACN.com family of sponsors. PapasBeefJerky.com has jumped on board and is presenting his fine brand of beef jerky to the masses. Stop by their web site to see their selection of beef jerky. Shop on their site as well. Click HERE for more information. Welcome aboard Papas Beef Jerky. Get yourself some.

SHORTTRACKIN.COM FANTASY LEAGUES - (2-8-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Shorttrackin.com is once again offering a variety of racing leagues to keep the fans busy. Raymond Karr is offering FREE leagues for the fans that follow the World of Outlaws, USAC Sprint Cars, USAC Midgets, and NASCAR. Stop by very soon to register.

NEW OWNERS FOR SPEEDMART - (2-1-10 @ 11:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - Barry Martinez and Danny Kirkpatrick have bought major control of SpeedMart in Burlington, Washington. Martinez is a sprint car driver in the area and Kirkpatrick sponsors Shane Stewart in the Silva #57. SpeedMart is a racer supply company catering to the racers in the northwest part of the country with sales across the country. UPDATE #1 - (2-4-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - Barry Martinez and Danny Kirkpatrick have indeed joined forces with Shawna Wilskey and Joe Tompkins to form a partnership in SpeedMart Inc. The merger was arranged in mid November and is now known as the Northwest's finest Sprint Car and Mini-Sprint parts superstore. They are located in Burlington, WA.

HAULERS, PAINT SCHEMES UPDATED - (2-4-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - It has been pretty slow in the "rumor" department in sprint car racing but the new paint schemes photos are starting to flow. I have recently updated the new paint schemes for 2010 and the new hauler (2 of them) photos that I have been able to obtain. Stop by the two sections and check them out.

ANOTHER NEW IBRACN.COM SPONSOR - (2-4-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - Another sponsor has jumped on board the IBRACN.com family of sponsors. Nick McColloch has brought his web site and autograph card company to IBRACN.com. Stop by his web site at www.createwithshift.com for more information. Welcome aboard Nick and CreateWithShift.com.

KNOXVILLE NEEDS YOU - (2-1-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Knoxville Raceway needs your input. They are currently asking all fans to stop by their web site and cast your vote to see what the fans want for their 50th Anniversary Knoxville Nationals A feature. Do you want the A main to be 30 laps, 40 laps, or 50 laps? Stop by and cast your vote at KnoxvilleRaceway.com.

BECKER RETIRES - (2-1-10 @ 11:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - It looks as if Eagle Raceway and the state of Nebraska will be loosing another sprint car team in 2010. Bobby Becker Jr. has decided to hang up his helmet. Becker drove his familiar #8B weekly at Eagle Raceway and traveled in the area to several ASCS Midwest events over the past several of years. Bobby's son, Jason may be at the track in 2010 and you may see Bobby around the car wrenching, but not behind the wheel. Thanks for the memories in that silver #8B. See you at the track.

CHADD CLOSES SHOP - (2-1-10 @ 11:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - Another very popular sprint car racing name calls it quits. Long time sprint car name, Chadd Motorsports is closing up shop. Driver Mike Chadd and father Noel has listed their entire race team up for sale on Hoseheads Classifieds. This team has always listed their stuff for sale at the end of the previous season just to buy new, but this time seems for real. The two have been heard saying racing isn't as much fun anymore and the cost keep climbing out or reach. Sad to see another iconic name disappear from the sprint car racing scene in Nebraska.

HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM - (1-26-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Please be patient with me as I am having some difficulty with my computer. I bought a new one and now the program I use to update my web site is not compatible with my new Windows 7 program. I will have to figure out what I am going to do but in the mean time, I will try to update as much as possible on the old computer and old program. I will have to hire someone to design a web site for me or learn a new program for myself....that will be hard considering I have no idea what I am doing for designing a web site......we will see.

GOING RETRO - (1-26-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Look for a new retro look coming from the Aaron Berryhill racing team. Berryhill will be painting the car the same way it looked back in 1992 when he ran with the World of Outlaws. He will have a red car with gold leaf numbers when he hits the track with the ASCS, NCRA, and the Sprint Bandits. That was a nice looking car back in 1992 so stay tuned and I will get photos up once I receive them.

WOLFGANG IN THE 7K - (1-22-10 @ 7:15 am) - FACT - Robby Wolfgang has been named the driver of the Phillips Floors #7k for 2010. The team will be running 410's at Knoxville Raceway weekly as well as running the 360 in many events when possible. The team will be using Wolfweld Chassis with Charlie Fisher engines. DeeZee has come on board as a major sponsor for the team as well. I've known about this deal for a couple of weeks now but was told to sit on it while they finalize things. It will be good to see another Wolfgang at the track at Knoxville.

WOLFGANG IN A 410 - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - RUMOR - I'm hearing that Robby Wolfgang will be driving a 410 at Huset's Speedway in 2010. They don't plan on running any 360 stuff unless they can find someone to lend them a motor during the season. He is teaming up with a team from Minnesota. They are talking about sponsorship before they announce their plans. UPDATE #1 - (1-10-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - You will be seeing Robby Wolfgang in a 410 at Huset's Speedway in 2010. Robby will be driving a car that is owned by his dad (Doug Wolfgang) with motors being provided by Bill Smith. Sponsors are not yet confirmed but the team is working with several to help put together the Wolfweld chassis. Good luck to Robby and team in 2010. Stay tuned for more information regarding Robby's 2010 plans as they develop. UPDATE #1 - (1-22-10 @ 7:15 am) - FACT - Due to the developments in Robby's career with the above mentioned #7k ride, this deal he and his dad Doug have been working on has been stopped. They have decided to put their focus on the 7K ride and try to get that team up to speed.

16 WoO DRIVERS - (1-20-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - There will be 16 full-time drivers competing in the World of Outlaw series when they open up the season later next month. #91 Cody Darrah, #22g Ben Gregg, and #4x Toni Lutar will be running for Rookie of the Year honors. Other regulars will be #15 Donny Schatz, #7 - Craig Dollansky, #R19 - Jac Haudenschild, #9 - Joey Saldana, #22 - Brian Ellenberger,

#6 - Danny Lasoski, 15H - Sam Hafertepe, Jr., #63 - Chad Kemenah, #11 Steve Kinser, #7s - Jason Sides, #11K - Kraig Kinser, #14 - Jason Meyers, and #5w Lucas Wolfe. It has the makings to be another great year with the WoO.

NEW IBRACN.COM SPONSOR - (1-20-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - I would like to welcome a new sponsor to the IBRACN.com family. Finish Line Web Designs has come on board this afternoon. Click HERE for a link to Rob Straw's web site, Finish Line Web Designs. I appreciate the support and welcome to the IB family.

CHILI BOWL ON SPEED - (1-20-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - No this isn't a funny Youtube video but rather an announcement that the 2010 Chili Bowl will be on the SPEED channel for all to see on Saturday, February 13, at 9:00 est. If you were like me and unable to attend, this is a must see as Sammy Swindell made a bid for his 6th Golden Driller trophy but came up two spots short as his son, Kevin Swindell took home the trophy and money. Tune in on Friday the 13th.

ICE STORM POSTPONES “SALUTE TO BOB TROSTLE” - (1-20-10 @ 11:30 pm) - FACT - Today’s winter ice storm in Knoxville, which is forecast to last until 6 a.m. tomorrow, has forced the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum to postpone Thursday night’s planned “Salute to Bob Trostle” reception until the next available date in the “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series, which is February 18. Said curator Tom Schmeh, “It’s unfortunate that we had to do this, but we know that we had people coming from out-of-state to attend our special reception for Bob Trostle. It’s better to get the word out early than wait until the last minute when we are faced with this type of bad weather situation.”

Those individuals interested in learning more about the “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are urged to visit www.sprintcarhof.com.

WINTERS AND GUY - (1-18-10 @ 8:15 am) - FACT - Minnesota driver Scott Winters will have a new crew chief in 2010. Guy Forbrook will be turning the wrenches for the #23w team. The teams first race will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 26.

KAUFFMAN TEAMS WITH DARRAH - (1-18-10 @ 8:15 am) - RUMOR - There is a post on the Hoseheads.com message board stating that veteran driver Keith Kauffman will be behind the wheel of the Darrah Motorsports #89 this year. There is no mention of this rumor on Kauffman's web site or anywhere else for that matter. I'll check into it a little further.

ACTION SHOTS - (1-18-10 @ 11:25 pm) - FACT - Check out my Action Shot photo section as I have 168 new photos posted from the Chili Bowl. Thanks to Brandon Anderson Photos, Joe Orth Photos, and Doug Johnson Photos. Click HERE for the link. Also, check out this new web site for a collection of photos from the 2009 season. Once the 2010 season starts, there will be more photos and more photographers added from around the country. Click HERE for the link to DriverPhotos.com. Enjoy!

TYLER WALKER HAS A RIDE - (1-13-10 @ 8:30 pm) - FACT - Tyler Walker now has a ride for 2010. It was announced today that Tyler Walker will be heading to Pennsylvania to race this summer. He will be jumping into the Lelands.com #27 Heffner Racing Enterprise machine. They will be running in Pennsylvania starting with the Ice Breaker at Lincoln Speedway. T Dub is now Posse.

LOYET STILL NEEDS PAID - (1-11-10 @ 10:45 pm) - RUMOR - The hot rumor going around the pits at the Chili Bowl during practice day is that Brad Loyet is still waiting for his pay check for winning both nights of the Bull Ring midget nationals in late December. Word is that Brad still has not received his $17,000 for sweeping the midget races inside Kansas City's Kemper Arena. The rumor is that if he does not receive payment by tomorrow (Tuesday) it may cost Danny Lasoski his seat in one of the Loyet Motorsports midgets for the Chili Bowl. Lasoski was one of the promoters for this event and there is a problem with teams getting paid for this event. Click HERE for a thread on Racinboys.com for more details regarding this topic. Several gocart and micro midget teams have yet to get paid for racing the week prior to the Midget race. We will have to see what happens as Danny Lasoski is scheduled to race Tuesday night in a Loyet Motorsports midget. UPDATE #1 - (1-12-10 @ 9:00 pm) - FACT - No word yet on what (if anything) has taken place down in Tulsa but Danny Lasoski did take to the track in the Loyet Motorsports #05L. I did want to make something clear on this deal.....Danny Lasoski has no financial responsibilities with the Bull Ring Midget Nationals. His name was used to promote the event and that was all. He was there to help where he could. He was guilty by association only. Scott Pennington (co-promoter of the event) is the guy responsible for paying all participants and is working to get this problem resolved. I'm trying to dig up some info on this situation between Brad Loyet and Danny Lasoski if there even was a situation. Stay Tuned. UPDATE #2 - (1-13-10 @ 9:30 pm) - FACT - Speedway Motors has posted on their Facebook.com page that Danny Lasoski is out of the Loyet Motorsports #05 machine effective immediately. I just got a text stating that the 05 car is sitting there and the name plate is off of the car. No reasons given but you can decide for yourself.

SHELDON HAUDENSCHILD'S 2010 PLANS - (1-12-10 @ 9:00 pm) - FACT - Sheldon Haudenschild will be racing in his 360 at most events held at Limaland and running his 410 in and throughout Ohio. Sponsors on board in his #93 Maxim Chassis, butlerbuilt seats and Nields Steering car will be Troyers Trail Bologna, M&S Motorsports and Ham Signs. We are looking forward to Sheldon racing and possibly joining Jac in some events with the World Of Outlaws this year. Anyone interested in wanting to help Sheldon's efforts in 2010 please contact us a Haud1@aol.com.

TBJ PROMOTIONS - (1-12-10 @ 9:00 pm) - FACT - TBJ Promotions would like to announce the launch of their new website www.tbjpromotions.com. Your home for news, info and results for some of the hottest Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car action of the 2010 season. Some of the action slated will be the historic Eagle Nationsals in Eagle, NE, The Rock & Roll 50 in W. Memphis, AR, and The Steve King Memorial in Jetmore, KS.For more event info and how to purchase tickets visit us at www.tbjpromotions.com. TBJ Promotions.....where the actions at!!!

WARES/HARRISON'S NEW DRIVER - (1-10-10 @ 10:00 pm) - RUMOR - I'm hearing that the 2007 Knoxville Raceway 360 champion will be behind the wheel of the Wares/Harrison sprint car in 2010. Josh Higday will be the new driver of the #10 machine with a new engine that is being built by Lee Nelson. UPDATE #1 - (1-11-10 @ 10:45 pm) - FACT - I received work this morning that Josh Higday will be driving the Wares/Harrison #10 sprint car at Knoxville Raceway in 2010. The team still hasn't decided on who will build the 360 motor for next season but Higday will be back in a sprint car for the 2010 sprint car racing season at Knoxville Raceway.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS - (12-18-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - I'm in need of photos. Since the winter months have graced us with its presence, the photos coming in to me have slowed down and I am in need of new photos to post on the front page of my web site. Anyone going to Kemper this weekend or the Chili Bowl, I beg you to send me some photos of the events. You Auzzie friends, please send me some photos of the action from down under.....I beg you. Otherwise, you will get photos that I have taken throughout the year...again. UPDATE #1 - (12-25-09 @ 5:00 pm) - FACT - Also, I am currently adding to my 2010 paint scheme section so please send me any and all photos you may have of sprint car or midgets that are ready to go and have their new paint schemes applied. I will gladly post them on my front page and in my "2010 Paint Scheme" section. Please Send Photos. Currently, there are 9 new 2010 paint schemes to view.

HANNAGAN'S NEW RIDE - (1-6-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - Randy Hannagan will not be in the familiar family owned #1x next season as he will be bolting his seat into the Dave Jessup #7K machine. The team will be running between 45-60 sprint car races with the 410 and select 360 events. The #7K machine will be sponsored by AAA Miami Valley. Good luck to Randy and team.

PETE'S SELLING OUT - (1-6-10 @ 10:00 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - I'm hearing that Pete Postupak has sold a lot of his equipment and is getting out of sprint car racing. Pennsylvania sprint car driver Doug Dodson has bought the Postupak Truck and Trailer. Pancho's Race Products has a bunch of the teams parts to sell and crew chief Brain Boughter is now with the Adam Wilt team. This is a turn of events as Brooke Tatnell was going to drive this car in select events in Pennsylvania. The #25 team, done!.

PARKER PARKS IT - (1-6-10 @ 10:00 pm) - FACT - I received an email from long time Nebraska sprint car driver/owner that he has made a very hard and painful decision to get out of sprint car racing effectively immediately. Dennis cited the cost of racing and other factors caused him to make the decision he didn. Everything is for sale so if you are in need so good sprint car parts, contact Dennis Parker at Sprintracer3@aol.com. Dennis has been either a driver or car owner since 1974 and the black #3 will be missed at sprint car tracks in Nebraska. Sorry to see you go but I understand why.

NEW WoO TEAM - (1-4-10 @ 1:00 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - There was a post on the Williams Grove Speedway message board by crew chief Kirk Dewease that there is a new team getting set to join the WoO tour in 2010. Arizona driver Ben Gregg will be joining the tour. Kirk Dewease will be the crew chief and the team will have primary sponsorship from Kronik Energy Drink. The #22 has been racing in the ASCS series in the Arizona area with some 410 starts as well. Good luck to the team this season.

HITTING THE ROAD - (12-31-09 @ 10:00 am) - FACT - I've been notified by team owner Gary Perkins that he #6 GP Development team will be hitting the road in 2010. Driver Kyle Hirst will be running the ASCS National tour full time. Also, the team plans to run some select WoO events when their schedule will allow. Good to see another young gun running the ASCS tour next season.

JIM HANNAGAN DIES - (12-31-09 @ 10:00 am) - FACT - Everyone, please keep Randy Hannagan and his family in your prayers as Randy lost his father recently. Jim was one of Randy's biggest fans and was with him at the track as much as possible. Keep the Hannagan's in your prayers during this tough time.

TRIBUTE TO EARL WAGNER - (12-31-09 @ 10:00 am) - FACT - Check this tribute out for one of the best sprint car drivers ever to come out of the state of Iowa. A local television station put the piece together. Click HERE for the tribute.

WALKER RIDE LOOKING - (12-16-09 @ 8:00 am) - FACT - Another one bites the dust. Tyler Walker was informed yesterday that his SC Motorsports ride is shutting down operation. The NMI #24 team has shut the doors and everything is for sale. That leaves Tyler Walker without a ride. The following is the press release from Tyler Walker.....After being crowned the 2009 King of California champion with a record breaking season winning 9 out of 21 races, Tyler is looking for a full-time ride with any competitive motorsports team that’s willing to have a determined and highly knowledgeable driver that has proven to be a winner. Please contact Tyler by email at info@tylerwalker.com. Good luck to Tyler in finding a ride so he can display his great talents behind the wheel of a sprint car....he is fun to watch. UPDATE #1 - (12-31-09 @ 10:00 am) - FACT - Not much has changed for Tyler Walker since my original post. Tyler continues to look for a sprint car ride for next season. Keep him in mind if you are looking for a driver that will put you car up front.

GHARST BACK WITH PLATH - (12-25-09 @ 5:00 pm) - FACT - Kaley Gharst will be back behind the wheel of the Randy Plath Motorsports #14P in 2010. The team will do more of an "outlaw" style schedule next year, hitting both 360 and 410 events in and around Iowa.

TROUT'S 2010 PLANS - (12-25-09 @ 5:00 pm) - FACT - Chad Trout will be running a 358 sprint at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday nights for the legendary crew chief/car builder Jim Strausbaugh and his son Jimmy. Chad will again run his own 410 at Lincoln Speedway in 2010.

STATE FAIR SPEEDWAY NEEDS YOUR HELP - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - The State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK has cancelled their 2010 season. The OKC city council has deemed the track unsafe due to some electrical wires and those wires must be moved prior to any racing at the track. The council has stated that track promoter must move some electrical wires at his own expense. The problem is that the track is on a short time frame and will probably be closed by the 2012 racing season to make room for a parking lot. Go to the State Fair Speedway web site for more info and to find out how you can help. Click HERE for the link to the web site. UPDATE #1 - (12-18-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - There is an effort started to try to save State Fair Speedway. Join the effort by becoming a member of their facebook page. Also, there is going to be a web site launched that will have an online petition for all to sign. I will post that address as soon as it is launched. A good article to read regarding this ordeal is HERE. UPDATE #2 - (12-25-09 @ 5:00 pm) - FACT - Here is the link to the web site to sign the petition to save State Fair Speedway. Click HERE for the link.

PITTMAN AND ROTH? - (12-2-09 @ 7:30 am) - RUMOR - Daryn Pittman appears to be having a busy off season. Currently, he is the driver of the Keen #17 out of Pennsylvania. Pittman is rumored to be a finalist to take over the seat of the Bass Pro Shops #20 on the WoO tour. Now, I'm hearing that he is in negotiations with Dennis Roth regarding the possibility of putting a car back on the WoO tour in 2010. We will see where Pittman ends up. UPDATE #1 - (12-7-09 @ 10:30 pm) - RUMOR - It appears that this rumor is getting closer to a fact. I'm hearing that this deal is all but official and Daryn Pittman will be back on the WoO tour in 2010 with Dennis Roth Motorsport and the famous #83 sprint car. There continues to be some negotiations going on between Roth and Pittman but this is just about official.....according to my sources. Tim Kaeding will remain with Roth and be a teammate to Pittman and run a similar schedule as he did in 2009. UPDATE #2 - (12-18-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - Daryn Pittmas stays with Keen Motorsports. The following was a post made by Mandy Pittman on the Williams Grove message board........Despite all the RUMORS surrounding Daryn for the 2010 season he has always been and is still the proud driver of the Keen Motorsports #17 team. Look for the team to have new apparel and a schedule out soon! Thanks Mandy Pittman

WASMUND'S NEW RIDE - (12-15-09 @ 7:30 am) - RUMOR - Dusty Wasmund will be in a new ride for 2010. Wasmund has teamed up with the Loren Barstaad machine. The Barstaad machine was driven by Robby Wolfgang last season. The car will have a new number and will be staying close to home next year. UPDATE #1 - (12-16-09 @ 8:00 am) - RUMOR - Loren Barstaad will not only be teaming up with Dusty Wasmund to drive his car at Huset's, he will be helping out Casey Heser in his #75c machine. Heser races at Jackson Speedway (MN) and Barstaad will be providing motors for the 75c car. UPDATE #2 - (12-18-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - To get this all straight, Dusty Wasmund will still be in his #5w but will be getting assistance from Loren Barstaad in the form of motors and mechanical assistance. The team has yet to decide on a schedule but they will run locally at Huset's and try to get out and hit some closer JSTS/ASCS events. Barstaad will be helping out Casey Heser in the same fashion, by providing motors and mechanical help at Jackson Speedway.

AG MOTORSPORT BACK IN 2010 - (12-18-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - Ron Aurand will be back in the AG MotorSports 86 305 next season. As with many teams, they are searching for some funding to allow them to race all season long. They are allowing fans to donate what they can if they are interested in helping sponsor the team. Ron is also talking to a couple of guys about running a back up 410 at select races this season. No plans with the 410 are set yet just in the very early discussions from what I understand Ron is looking at running just one or two 410 shows if he can get a ride for next season.

ZOMER'S 2010 PLANS - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - RUMOR - I'm hearing that Dusty Zomer may be in the Vander Ecken #10 for the 2010 season at Knoxville Raceway. The two groups are talking at this time. Zomer won 2 feature events at Knoxville in 2009 driving the Gifford #17g machine. UPDATE #1 - (12-15-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - Dusty Zomer will not be in the VanderEcken #10 in 2010. The VanderEcken car will continue to be driven by Rager Phillips. It appears that Zomer will be fielding his own ride both at Knoxville and at Huset's.

STEWART IN AUSTRALIA - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - I'm hearing that Tony Stewart will be spending some of his winter racing sprint cars over in Australia. He will be racing at Parramatta for four nights of racing. My source tells me that the TSR team shipped two Schatz #15 sprint cars and three Kinser #20 cars over and will be sold while there. Smoke continues to race, even in the off season.

AMERICANS IN AUSTRALIA - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - STRONG RUMOR - There appears to be a growing number of American drivers heading over to Australia to race in the off season. Shane Stewart, Randy Hannagan, Terry McCarl (in a Big Game Tree Stands car), Criag Dollasnsky, Jason Sides, Tim Keading, and Danny Smith will be racing in the Classic at the Bool. Brent and Bud Kaeding, Cody Darrah, and Cap Henry will be racing in Brisbane. I'm sure there are more but that is all I have at this time. Good luck to the Americans down under.

CROCKER PART TIME - (12-13-09 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - Speed TV is reporting that Erin Crocker will field a sprint car team with her new husband Ray Evernham. The team will run a part-time schedule across the USA and will not be following any specific series. Erin was running the Phoenix Racing #59 last season but that seat will be filled by Brooke Tatnell. There is no report of sponsors, car number, or schedule at this time.

TSR #20 - (12-7-09 @ 10:30 pm) - RUMOR - So who is going to be driving the TSR #20 in 2010? That is the burning question. It is reported that Tyler Walker, Daryn Pittman and Jason Solwold have been interviewed by the TSR team. It appears that Pittman may be driving for Roth so that drops him out of the running. I'm hearing that Solwold is not in consideration and that Walker continues to be in the fold as the next driver of the #20 mount. Well, now there appears to be another contender and that is Steve Kinser. There is a message board poster on IndianaOpenWheel.com that states he talked to Kinser at the trade show at Indy last week and he acknowledged the fact that they are talking. Scott Gerkin has denied this rumor and Jimmy Carr has said SK is the new driver of the car. Quaker State appears to have a say in the deal as well. This is the best kept secret right now. It sounds like it is between Tyler Walker and Steve Kinser at this time. UPDATE #1 - (12-9-09 @ 9:30 pm) - RUMOR - Here is what I'm hearing now.....Tony Stewart bought the SKR #11 team and Steve Kinser will be running the TSR #11 (not the #20) with Bass Pro Shops as the primary sponsor. It will be Steve's team with TSR paying the bills. TSR needed to put a big name driver in the seat or lose the BPS sponsorship. Kraig Kinser will be driving the SKR #11K with Quaker State as an associate sponsor and will be on the WoO tour. No word on primary sponsorship for the #11K. The #20 will not be around unless Jessica Zemken decides to run that number. This is what I'm hearing now. UPDATE #2 - (12-11-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - Like I said......It was revealed in a press release yesterday that Kraig Kinser will be in the Steve Kinser Racing #11K and Steve Kinser will be in the Bass Pro Shops sprint car from Tony Stewart Racing. Click HERE for the Kraig Kinser press release and click HERE for the Steve Kinser article on Speed TV.

KEMENAH AN OUTLAW IN 2010 - (12-7-09 @ 10:30 pm) - FACT - It was announced late last week that Chad Kemenah will be joining the WoO tour again in 2010. He will be driving the Kemenah Racing #63 with Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks as the primary sponsor and will utilize Hampshire Racing Engines. Good to have Chad back out on the tour.

WJ RIDE LOOKING - (12-2-09 @ 7:30 am) - FACT - Wayne Johnson posted on his Facebook page that he is now looking for a sprint car ride for the 2010 season. He stated that the owner of the 14aj came by the race shop and picked up everything last Friday.