JANUARY 2007

JANUARY 31
Durrett and Wallace revise early season schedule; East Bay events up first
Moran lays smack down with opening night win at Golden Isles Speedway
Entry list Circle K Colossal 100 climbs to 76, includes McCreadie, Francis
WoO standout Smith surprised by GARHOFA's 2006 Driver of the Year
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces '07 sponsors, contingencies
LifeLong Locks to sponsor Pearson Jr, Lucas Oil Series Fast Time Award
DTRA unveils 2007 FASTRAK Racing Series Upper Midwest Region plans
Smith, Premier Motorsports team open up 2007 racing season at Volusia
Ponderosa Speedway honors '06 Champs at Awards Banquet on Feb. 17
Boen heads to California for dirt late model season opener at Perris
JANUARY 30
Sheltra set to compete on both dirt and asphalt during 'Speedweeks 2007'
Van Wormer to debut a Rayburn in Florida, Pre-sale available for diecasts
Erb heads south for 'Speedweeks 2007', Welcomes J&J Steel on board
Independent Racing Series launches official website into cyberspace
Virginia Motor Speedway's 2007 racing season is just two months away
Bluegrass Speedway releases tentative 2007 racing schedule
JANUARY 29
WoO Champ McCreadie accepts EMPA National Driver of the Year Award
New Mexico transplant Hockenhull joins AMP Late Model Series for '07
Miller begins 2007 season at East Bay Raceway Park 'Winternationals'
Drown to attack Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) full time in '07
Johnson prepared for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action at East Bay
Ponderosa Speedway releases tentative 2007 racing schedule
Kid Rocket set to 'Roll Bones' on the dirt at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Kelleher leaves Australian LM Title with fourth place at Perth Motorplex
Off season at Cleveland Speedway a busy one with changes being made
Mid South Racing Association announces preliminary 2007 schedule
JANUARY 28
Bobby Labonte Racing and Pearson Jr. announce new website, sponsors
Knowles captures the 7th Annual Carl Hogan Winter Classic at Columbus
Blair plays lapped traffic to win Stormpay.com DLMS at 'Winter Classic'
Dodge County Speedway solidifies partnership with DTRA sanction in '07
Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) announces tentative points fund
Superior Speedway chooses Dirt Track Racing Association (DTRA) for '07
New Audio Blog - Listen to latest news from the Chinn Motor Sports camp
SuperBowl of Indoor Motor Madness this weekend at Ozark Empire Fair
Thedford joins the AMP Late Model Series for inaugural racing season
Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) releases draft of 2007 schedule
JANUARY 27
Thedford joins the AMP Late Model Series for inaugural racing season
Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) releases draft of 2007 schedule
JANUARY 26
Callaway Raceway and Double X Speedway latest to team up with ULMA
Late Model driver Scott takes on the IRS; racing for Rookie of the Year
Trak Star Race Cars signs on for Stormpay.Com DLMS chassis challenge
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on SPEED begins on January 27th
FasTrak Northeast releases first look touring schedule for late models
JANUARY 25
Central-based racers Phillips and Looney top Western Conference rankings
Illinois Fall Nationals at La Salle added to OTC World of Outlaws Schedule
Winternationals preview, Erb, Flory's, Jacob and Team Edge on Dirt Nation
FASTRAK Late Model point fund closes in on a record $350,000 for 2007
MLRA champion Purkey enters Perris late model opener on February 10
Vermilion County Speedway readies for 2007 season; opener set April 13
Baton Rouge Raceway joins the StormPay.com Weekly Racing Series
JANUARY 24
Taylor returns from Arizona with one win and several other strong finishes
AMP Late Model Series proudly announces Bobby Carr on board for '07
Dunn-Benson Racing Supply to hold Open House Saturday, January 27
UMP DIRTcar Racing Modified drivers share over $200,000 in points fund
Georgia Short Track Racing Report for January 26-31
Blackman Motor Speedway goes with the StormPay.com WRS in 2007
JANUARY 23
2006 UMP DIRTcar Racing Late Model Points Fund payout tops $200,000
Durrett and Wallace to team up in '07; Georgia-Florida 'Speedweeks' next
Hall kicks off 2007 this week at the 7th Annual Winter Classic in Columbus
James opens 2007 at the Baddest Bullring in the South at 'Winter Classic'
Young Guns Late Models and Modifieds with Fastrack Late Models at OSP
Fastrak Winter Nationals pays $5,000 to win at Oglethorpe Speedway Park
Fastrak Racing Series names Mike Leone as Public Relations Director
MSRA Late Models website launches, provides inaugural season info
EDGE Racing Engines have an attitude and agenda for the 2007 season
JANUARY 22
Korte, Hamstra enjoy spotlight as nearly $500,000 distributed at UMP gala
Valley and Central Missouri Speedways first tracks to adopt ULMA rules
Dirty Circles - Western Dirt Late Model notes by Late Model Mark
O'Reilly NCRA will hold it's annual awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 3
Blair to start '07 in MACS opener; skips Florida to prepare for the season
Winter Classic at Columbus Speedway up next for StormPay.com DLMS
JANUARY 21
Sunday afternoon's Wild West Shootout finale in Casa Grande rains out
JANUARY 20
Looney gets revenge on Central Arizona Raceway with $3,000 WWS win
Wild West Shootout Images - courtesy of Photosfinishphotos.com
Wild West Shootout Images - courtesy of KC Rooney
2nd Annual Wild West Shootout Series Special Event Section
'07 UMP DIRTcar Summernationals Late Model schedule boasts 29 dates
Eller introduces new website into Cyberspace; opens '07 in Southeast
New Logo announces dawning of 'UMP DIRTcar Racing' era for 2007
JANUARY 19
Francis, Barefoot Bob, Australian Late Model Nat'ls, McCann on Dirt Nation
Racers gear up for Super Bowl of Racing III at Golden Isles Speedway
Bounty set at the Wild West Shootout! Fastundercar offers $500 to winner
North Georgia Speedway signs with StormPay.com Weekly Racing Series
Perris Auto Speedway January 27th pre-practice is free for race fans
Pettyjohn teams up with T. J. Layne Motorsports Marketing for '07 season
13 year old Oklahoma young gun Gary Scott Christian AMPs it up in 2007
JANUARY 18
Drake and D&D Motorsports Launch new website; MLRA full-time in 2007
LVMS, Western All-Stars team up to produce incredible Late Model event
Landmark agreement makes AMSOIL title sponsor of WISSOTA Racing
Coffey gets the votes, Smoky Mountain (Tenn.) Speedway will re-open
Genesis Racing Shocks signs with Mid Atlantic Championship Series
Thurston Spring Service renews sponsorship for Virginia Motor Speedway
JANUARY 17
Three-Peat Phillips gets the hat trick at Wednesday's Wild West Shootout
Southern All Stars East to kick off at Golden Isles' Super Bowl of Racing III
Georgia Short Track Racing Report for January 18-25
Long AMPs it up in 2007 with Arkansas Motorsport Professionals Series
Covert ready to defend Mid Atlantic Championship Series crown in 2007
BSB Manufacturing at this weekend's 19th Annual Kansas Racer's Auction
Kankakee Motor Speedway added to 2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Schedule
Monticello Speedway becomes first Stormpay.com WRS track in Arkansas
'Mr. & Mrs. Late Model' plan for busy '07 racing reason; Florida up first
Mars opens up 2007 season at Wild West Shootout in Central Arizona
JANUARY 16
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winternationals tire rule announced
Bloomquist, Schatz and Johnson win Lucas Oil/Dirt Nation driver awards
JANUARY 15
360 OTC World of Outlaws star Eckert enjoys the weekend in Atlantic City
2006 Champions Honored At Wayne County Speedway Awards Banquet
Dillow II and Racers in Christ racing team announce '07 marketing partners
JANUARY 14
Déjà vu all over again - Phillips goes back to back for second win at C.A.R.
Sunday Images - 2nd Annual Wild West Shootout at C.A.R.
JANUARY 13
New year, same result as Phillips takes Wild West Shootout Series win
Saturday Images - 2nd Annual Wild West Shootout at C.A.R.
JANUARY 12
Friday Images - 2nd Annual Wild West Shootout at C.A.R.
JANUARY 11
UMP divisions get rolling again with February DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
JANUARY 10
J&J Steel returns as sponsor for Iron Man award, 34 Raceway Challenge
Independent Racing Series releases 2007 schedule; six states on slate
Tickets sold out for 23rd Annual UMP Awards Banquet on January 20th
Babb and Herndon grab wins in first ever Virtual Dirt Track Classic
Stuart steps up to Quad City Speedway promoter's post; new race surface
JANUARY 9
Mayo kicks off Southern Conference Rankings; Clanton, Gentry to advance
Taylor travels to Central Arizona Raceway to kick off 2007 race season
GRT Race Cars kicks off 2007 with a bang at the 'Ice Bowl' in Talladega
Atomic Speedway era has come to an end; rezoning closes track's gates
Miller and Moring Motorsports to debut new team and start 2007 in Arizona
Moyer to open season at annual 'Wild West Shootout' in Central Arizona
Eckert to race at annual Gambler's Classic in Atlantic City this weekend
Van Wormer readies for Annual 'Chili Bowl Midget Nationals' in Tulsa
Birkhofer looks forward to this week's 'Chili Bowl Midget Nationals'
UMP Hoosier 20/40 tire rule set for February 360 OTC World of Outlaws
JANUARY 8
Mayo takes career win in 2007 edition Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track
Defending champion Bloomquist among early entrants for the Colossal 100
Brindle battles to $3,000 StormPay.com DLMS Ice Bowl win at Talledega
Tony Stewart appearance at the 20th annual Ozarks Area Racers Reunion
Indoor racing on tap this weekend for stars McCreadie, Eckert & Richards
Big changes taking place at Cherokee Speedway; wide 3/8th-mile on tap
Tony Stewart Racing geared up for midget debut with Chevrolet in Tulsa
O'Reilly Topless Outlaw Racing Association looks forward to 2007 season
Wayne County Speedway undertakes name change with new agreement
Marlar, King, McCreadie, Chili Bowl and Motorsports '07 on Dirt Nation
Moyer and Sullivan head west for Wild West Shootout at Central Arizona
JANUARY 7
Ashley crowned '06 O'Reilly SUPR Late Model Champion; 2007 schedule
MLRA Super Late Model Series releases tentative 2007 racing schedule
Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Awards Banquet $134,000 in prizes
Klinedinst Awards MACS' JRC Reading Club winner Dell Laptop Computer
McCreadie joins elite group of World of Outlaws Late Model Champions
Rain postpones StormPay.com DLM Series Ice Bowl Race until Monday
JANUARY 6
Brindle tops 89 Stormpay.com DLMS entries in Ice Bowl qualifying at TST
McCreadie Eastern Motorsport Press Association Nat'l Driver of the Year
Lebanon Midway moves Larry Phillips Shootout Birthday Blowout Date
JANUARY 5
Kid Rocket headed to Chili Bowl Nationals; '07 dirt late model season set
Chubzilla ready to debut new color scheme; prepares for 2007 season
Moyer announces 2007 plans, to run 'outlaw-type' schedule this season
Drown and racer car headed to Motorsports Expo 2007 at Atlantic City
First champion Hester to be Inducted into Southern All Star Hall of Fame
Friendship Motor Speedway continues in ASA Member Track Program
Genesis Shocks to appear at Motorsports '07; Conduct Free Seminar
JFR Graphics introduces "JFR RaceWrap" for customers in 2007
JANUARY 4
O'Reilly Auto Parts signs back up with Southern All Stars Racing Series
Noted dirt Late Model crew chief Brian Keith "Bozo" Bragdon passes away
StormPay.com DLM Series announces 2007 National Touring Schedule
Cole plans Arkansas Motorsport Professionals State Series run in 2007
AMP State Series to open 2007 schedule at Crawford County Speedway
Virginia Motor Speedway releases '07 schedule; March 24 season opener
LVMS promotes Blair to vice president of racing operations; promotions
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from Columbus on SPEED January 6-7
JANUARY 3
Johnson to miss annual Ice Bowl and a chance to three-peat at Talladega
Crossville Raceway added to 2007 Southern Nationals Series Schedule
Hixson Backhoe sponsors 2007 fast time award at Perris Auto Speedway
Restructured Rookie of the Year Program for 360 OTC World of Outlaws
'The General' Lee makes alteration to '07 plans, passes on Winternationals
Driver response to Wayne County Speedway/Lakeville Series positive
2007 Super Late Model rankings system debuts on Latemodelracer.com
JANUARY 2
Westcar launches national grassroots motorsports effort; $10,000 champs
Cooley kicks off 2007 in the 16th Annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track
Arkansas Motorsport Professionals Series joins Contingency Connection
31st Auto Racing Promoter of the Year award ballot includes 2 first timers
34th RPM Promoters Speedweek National Workshop February 12-14

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2006 NEWS ARCHIVES

DECEMBER 30
Cornett Racing Engines receives engine builder award in World of Outlaws
Final broadcast for Dirt Racers Radio Show to air on New Year's Eve
Late Model Rookie of the Year Phillips looks ahead to the 2007 season
'The General' Lee prepares for 2007 season, Winternationals are up next
Wayne County/Lakeville Speedway join forces for Big 8 Series Spectacular
Lavonia Speedway joins the Stormpay.com Weekly Racing Series for 2007
DECEMBER 29
Bakersfield Speedway celebrates new year with 2007 Race Schedule
East Bay Raceway Park readies for '07 Winternationals with ASA backing
Late Model driver's plan to save Smoky Mountain Speedway still ongoing
DECEMBER 28
Independent Racing Series will play host to Mid-Atlantic, Midwest Regions
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from Cedar Lake Speedway on SPEED
DECEMBER 27
7th Annual Carl Hogan Honda Winter Classic January 27th at Columbus
2006 Lucas Oil Series Crew Chief of the Year Fitzgerald to race at G.I.S.
Provinzino Racing, Delph launch new website for the 2007 race season
Dirt Late Model and Flat Out magazines sold to Three Wide Media
Late Model driver Morrison on New Year's Eve Dirt Racers radio show
DECEMBER 26
Dirty Circles - Western Dirt Late Model notes by Late Model Mark
Casebolt to compete in New Zealand USA Super Saloons Int'l Features
KLMS first race of the '07 season will be the 3rd Annual Early Bird Special
DECEMBER 23
WDRL founders Jim and Nancy Wilson receive RPM achievement award
Riverside Motorsports Park approved for development in Merced County
Schlieper wins 'Mason Dixon Dixieland Challenge' final inside DeVos Place
Over $80,000 for Fastrak Late Model National Champ 'Hot Rod' LaMance
DECEMBER 22
Lucas Oil Series Bonus Money Program for Local & Regional Participants
Bluegrass Speedway extends Happy Holidays; special events set for '07
2006 Lakeville Speedway banquet honors Lonas as late model champion
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series SPEED Channel Holiday TV Schedule
Twin Cities Raceway joins StormPay.com Weekly Racing Series in 2007
StormPay.com DLMS expands to the Midwest with Indiana Crate Series
Korte storms to victory using Sunoco 260GTX at East Bay Raceway event
DECEMBER 21
New dirt late model series to debut in Arkansas; Ampseries.com launched
DECEMBER 20
Schlieper wins 'Mason Dixon Dixieland Challenge' final inside DeVos Place
Over $80,000 for Fastrak Late Model National Champ 'Hot Rod' LaMance
The 2007 Southern Nationals Series schedule released with ten events
DECEMBER 19
RaceCeivers mandatory for Super Late Models at the '07 Ice Bowl at TST
Lucas Oil Series, Lucas Oil Speedway announce the "Road to Wheatland"
DECEMBER 18
Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply signs as title sponsor of the SMRS
National Championship Racing Association Awards Banquet on Feb. 3
Pearson, Saldana, Schlieper, Reed and Brandt to headline Dirt Nation
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces K&N Filters Bonus Program
DECEMBER 17
Korte comes from 19th to win Stormpay.com World Championship event
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series releases tentative 2007 Race Schedule