World of Outlaws Preview: Cottage Grove Speedway
Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski have each won three times with the World of Outlaws at Cottage Grove Speedway to lead all drivers.
Keeping Pace archive for Sept. 2009
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2009
MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 2009
Demand for tickets causes problems at Atlanta venue
NASCAR does not release official attendance figures. Several reporters estimated attendance for the Pep Boys Auto 500 as about 100,000, a big increase from the estimated attendance of 60,000 for the Kobalt Tools 500 in March.
SCHUMACHER TIES GARLITS FOR MOST TOP FUEL WINS AT PRESTIGIOUS MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS
Ashley Force Hood, Jeg Coughlin, and Hector Arana also were winners of the final regular season event in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. The Countdown to 1, NHRA’s six-race championship playoffs, begins Sept. 18 with the NHRA Carolinas Nationals at zMAX Dragway near…
2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – Clinch Scenarios For Richmond
Eight spots remain in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – and 11 drivers are mathematically in contention for securing one. Matt Kenseth is just 20 points inside the top-12 driver points standings in his quest to make the chase again.
World of Outlaws Preview: Grays Harbor Raceway
Kraig Kinser was victorious for the first time in his career at Grays Harbor Raceway last season and became the eighth different winner in the last eight A-Feature events for the World of Outlaws at the track dating back to 2000.
ASA NWLMT 150 at Yakima Speedway Postponed
Gary Lewis and Brent Harris will look to continue their chase for the 2009 ASA Northwest Late Model Tour championship next weekend in East Wenatchee, Wash. as the Labor Day Weekend appearance of the Northwest's late model series in Yakima was washed out.
BROWN, HIGHT, EDWARDS AND SMITH EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING AWARDS AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS
Antron Brown, Robert Hight, Mike Edwards and Matt Smith will lead their categories into Monday’s 11 a.m. eliminations as the No. 1 qualifiers of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event.
NSCS Recap: Kahne Wins Thrilling Night Race On Labor Day Weekend
Enumclaw, Wash. native Kasey Kahne may have locked himself into the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup 2009 with a win on Sunday night in Atlanta.
STATELINE SPEEDWAY RESULTS - WENESDAY & SATURDAY
Results from the last two racing events at Stateline Speedway in Post Falls, Idaho.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 2009
NCWTS Recap: Mike Skinner Wins Inaugural Race At Iowa
Mike Skinner pulled away from Aric Almirola on a restart with four laps to go on the .875-mile track and went on to win by 1.37 seconds.
HINES WINS RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE
Andrew Hines beat the Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying leader and bonus event top seed Hector Arana in the final round at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis to earn the $25,000 payday for the special event that features the eight best bike teams from the…
NNS Recap: Harvick Dominates Degree V12 300
Kevin Harvick's car was stronger on long runs, and the driver of the No. 33 Chevrolet passed Busch for the lead with 48 laps left and began to pull away.
20,000 Reasons to Smile: Jason Meyers Wins Finale at Skagit Speedway
Jason Meyers got around early leader Jayme Barnes in heavy lapped traffic on the ninth lap and endured four cautions over the remainder of the 40-lapper to earn his sixth win of the 2009.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2009
NCWS West Recap: Mayhew Dominates Iowa
The biggest challenge for David Mayhew and his team appeared to be just getting to the track, as their transporter carrying the race car and equipment encountered a couple of mechanical problems on the way to Iowa.
HIGHT, DIXON, EDWARDS AND ARANA LEAD QUALIFYING AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS
Larry Dixon, Robert Hight, Mike Edwards and Hector Arana were qualifying leaders in their respective categories at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener at Skagit Speedway in Impressive Fashion
Joey Saldana took the lead from Jason Sides on the fourth lap of the 30-lap event and would lead the remainder of the race to push his season total of laps led to over 400.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2009
World of Outlaws Preview: Grays Harbor Raceway
Kraig Kinser was victorious for the first time in his career at Grays Harbor Raceway last season and became the eighth different winner in the last eight A-Feature events for the World of Outlaws at the track dating back to 2000.
Labonte's Class Act Put Him Above The Sponsorship-Search Fray
Mid- to late summer is always a period of transition in NASCAR. This is the time when drivers change teams, gain and lose sponsors, maybe consider having a serious conversation with a different auto manufacturer. Harvick? Staying. Keselowski? Going.
NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Woodburn Dragstrip
Top points earning drivers in seven classes will be on hand to compete for team and individual honors. Racers in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle/Snowmobile, Sport Compact, High School and two categories of Jr. Dragster will run in the event.
Hydros To Sail With Peters & May
The first challenge to face Peters & May is the transport of the ABRA circuit from the USA to Doha and back for the Inaugural Oryx cup.
Local youth Behar races toward bright future
Nicole Behar, whose father Mike is a past Inland Northwest Super Stock Association champion, leads the Jr. II Animal Light and Heavy classes and looks to pick up a win on her home track over the course of two days of racing.
Force Hood seeks victory on sport's biggest stage
Although she can dazzle in a little black dress and heels, Ashley Force Hood admittedly is more comfortable in the seven-layer firesuit, gloves, boots and custom helmet.
Carl Edwards Injures Foot, Still Plans To Race In Atlanta
Carl Edwards has an injury that will keep him on crutches but not out of this weekend's racing in Atlanta.
ASA NWLMT Returns to Yakima Speedway
The annual visit to Yakima Speedway for the ASA NWLMT brings with it an added purse courtesy of the Northwest’s engine builders. The 4th annual Engine Builders Challenge has the winner of the race winning $3000.00.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2009
A Home Away from Home: Saldana Looks to Repeat at Skagit Speedway for Kasey Kahne Racing
Joey Saldana and his team always have the two-day event at Skagit Speedway in Washington circled on their calendars. With a couple of the members of the crew along with car owner Kasey Kahne being from the Evergreen State, the event is one they look…
Motorsports correspondent Doug Pace keeps up with motorsports news and notes from around the region.
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