http://www.localracechat.com/forums/ Local Race Chat, for NC Dirt Racing, Local Race News, Asphalt Racing News, Discussiona and More. Check out our site for the latest news on local tracks around the US. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/images/styles/carforum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.localracechat.com/forums/ http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57269&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:29 GMT New interviews are posted with Dale Beitler the owner of the #19 Reliable Painting Rocket; Austin... New interviews are posted with Dale Beitler the owner of the #19 Reliable Painting Rocket; Austin Hubbard the new driver of the #19; Lucas Oil Late Model drivers Dale McDowell and John Blankenship; Todd Hutton of East Bay Raceway Park and 2009 WISSOTA Late Model National Champion Jeff Wildung. Visit www.dirtcast.com or use one of the following links:

Dale Beitler: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/19/dale-...models-111909/

Austin Hubbard: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/19/austi...models-111909/

John Blankenship: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/20/john-...models-112009/

Dale McDowell: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/20/dale-...models-112009/

Todd Hutto: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/20/todd-...ionals-112009/

Jeff Wildung: http://dirtcast.com/2009/11/19/jeff-...models-111909/ ]]> Dirt Discussion DAVE SEAY http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57269 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57268&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:37 GMT Let's get a roll call for the Thanksgiving race put the name, #, and Class.

AJ Belanger 24 LLM ]]> Fayetteville Motor Speedway bleweyez19 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57268 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57267&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:23 GMT I know you never want to count them until they are coming threw the gate, but how many are expected... I know you never want to count them until they are coming threw the gate, but how many are expected tomorrow in the Crate Class? ]]> Rolling Thunder Raceway Redclay Rebel http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57267 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57266&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:59 GMT Where is the track located in Ararat? Tomorrow will be my first trip there. i dont know anything... Where is the track located in Ararat? Tomorrow will be my first trip there. i dont know anything about the area. Whats the address so I can look it up on google maps or mapquest...thanks in advance ]]> Rolling Thunder Raceway Redclay Rebel http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57266 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57265&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:42 GMT The race will have live media coverage. S.T.A.R.S. radio will be providing live radio web cast... The race will have live media coverage. S.T.A.R.S. radio will be providing live radio web cast coverage for the event on www.RacersReunion.com with color commentary by Jerry Smith and Jordan Anderson

]]> All Other Dirt News/Results/Events CenterPoint http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57265 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57264&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:56:09 GMT I was told that they might not park any hauler in the infield next season. Any truth to that? If... I was told that they might not park any hauler in the infield next season. Any truth to that? If so, will people be able to walk down to the infield to watch the races? i take pictures and like to get them from the infield, plus you get to really experience how fast the cars are going by standing down there. Wouldnt be much of a point of buying a pit pass if i couldnt walk down there. just asking and my 2 cents. ]]> County Line Raceway Redclay Rebel http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57264 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57241&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:48:42 GMT There's some cool stuff out there if your willing to travel to pick it up. This would make neat rat around. Time and money though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

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This would make perfect Lee Petty 49 Plymouth tribute car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT ]]> Vintage Racing News and Discussion capefear01 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57241 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57263&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:43:57 GMT There will be no Nativity Scene in Washington this year! This isn't for any
religious reason. The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a Nativity
Scene in the United States ' Capital this Christmas season because
They simply have not been able to find Three Wise Men left in the Nation's
Capitol. A search for a Virgin continues. There was no shortage, however,
of finding enough asses to fill the stable. ]]> Humor Forum JJRE http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57263 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57262&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:14:32 GMT Registration is now underway for the 25th annual Racing Reunion & Car Show to be held Feb. 21-27, 2010 at the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, Pa.

The entry form/flyer has been posted to the front page and Reading Mall Show page of www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.

Key dates for the show include:

• Friday, February 26th - Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Reunion (6:30 p.m.)
• Friday, February 26th - BASH Racing Party @ Temple Fire Company (9 p.m.)
• Saturday, February 27th - FIRST EVER Penn National Speedway Reunion (5 p.m.)

Other details will follow. Tracks, sanctioning bodies or vendors should contact Brett Deyo at: Deyo99H@aol.com or 845.728.2781 for registration information. Thank you. ]]> Vintage Racing News and Discussion Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57262 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57261&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:09:54 GMT OAKS, PA November 19, 2009 . . . One of the top sprint car racing talents in the nation will... OAKS, PA
November 19, 2009 . . .

One of the top sprint car racing talents in the nation will be part of the three day Motorsports 2010 presented by StreetBlaze 100 Race Car & Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Danny Lasoski, a World of Outlaws sprint car racing champion, who finished sixth in the final point standings this season, will be meeting fans all three days of the show, Friday, January 22nd thru Sunday, January 24th.
“The Dude” is a four time winner of the Knoxville Nationals, considered to be the World Series of sprint car racing. The 50-year-old racer, who makes his home in Dover, Missouri, has more than 375 sprint car feature wins to his credit during his illustrious career.
The veteran driver will be meeting fans and signing autographs in the Virginia Motor Speedway display area during the show. One of the Casey General Stores sponsored sprint cars that Lasoski drove to five World of Outlaw sprint car feature victories during the 2009 season will also be on display. The World of Outlaw sprint cars will be appearing at VMS on Saturday, May 15th.
Lasoski will be joining NASCAR Sprint Cup stars Kasey Kahne and Marcos Ambrose at the 25th anniversary Motorsports 2010 show along with NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison.
NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief Frankie Kerr will be there along with other nationally famous racers and personalities.
The three day show will feature more than 200 racing vehicles on display along with just about everything imaginable in motorsports.
Langhorne Speedway, considered one of the greatest dirt track racing facilities in the history of the sport, will be remembered during the show with a huge display and reunion of past performers in race events at the legendary one mile dirt track.
One of the highlights of the show is the annual BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports Pageant. Young ladies looking to enter the pageant are invited to contact the show office at 609.888.3618.
A variety of seminars designed to help racers with setups, sponsorship, and more will be presented free during the weekend.
A full color brochure describing the show and exhibitor information is available at 609.888.3618. Updated information on the show can be found at www.aarn.com. ]]> Driver Press Releases Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57261 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57260&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:38:02 GMT With growing public concern over fuel mileage and pollution, it sounds possible that racers may be... With growing public concern over fuel mileage and pollution, it sounds possible that racers may be forced to become "greener". We could be mandated to run electronic control modules, electronic fuel injection, and / or catalytic converters. We might be required to use alternative fuels, such as pure ethanol, biodiesel or electricity.

Would you support or oppose changes like these?
Please say why or why not. ]]> Polls racinMike69 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57260 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57257&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:08:37 GMT CORONA, CA (November 18, 2009) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will host their series... CORONA, CA
(November 18, 2009) -

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will host their series year end awards banquet this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana this Saturday night November 21st. The series will honor Scott Bloomquist for winning his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship along with the top 13 drivers in the series point's standings.

Among the many awards to be presented, several contingency awards will be handed out as well. PBM/Erson Cams will present a special award to Earl Pearson Jr. for earning the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the year award. Earl won the Hard Charger of the Year award by passing the most cars throughout the year and accumulating the most Hard Charger points. PBM/Erson Cams awarded the driver at each event that passed the most cars a product certificate as the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race.

Allstar Performance will award Dale McDowell a special award for earning the most points in the "Allstar Performer of the Race" category throughout the year. The "Allstar Performer of the Race Award" was awarded at each event to a driver that had the best performance, not necessarily the winner, but the driver that stood out during the event as an exceptional performance. Allstar performance awarded a product certificate at each event for the Allstar Performer of the race.

AFCO will make a special presentation as the sponsor of the AFCO Heat Race Winners category. Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens tied for the most heat race wins on the series in 2009 with 14. The tie breaker went to the driver with the most second place finishes and Scott Bloomquist won the tie breaker. Scott will receive a special award from AFCO for earning the AFCO Heat Race Winners category for the series in 2009.
Dixie Chopper will make a special presentation at the series banquet honoring series champion Scott Bloomquist. Scott earned the most points in the Dixie Chopper Challenge on the series in 2009. The Dixie Chopper Challenge awarded points to drivers only during the TV races in 2009 and Scott Bloomquist earned the most points throughout the year during the TV races. Scott will receive a special award from Dixie chopper at the banquet.

Wrisco Aluminum will make a special presentation to both the Series Champion and series Rookie of the Year. As the Series Champion Scott Bloomquist will receive a special award from Wrisco Aluminum at the banquet. Rookie of the Year John Blankenship will also receive a special banquet award from Wrisco Aluminum. Wrisco Industries is the official Aluminum company for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Dyers Top Rods will also make a special presentation to the series Champion and series Rookie of the Year. Both Scott Bloomquist and John Blankenship will receive a special award at the banquet from Dyers Top Rods.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will also honor and present a special award to the top chassis builder that participated in the Chassis Builders Challenge on the series in 2009. Bloomquist Chassis earned the most points in the Chassis Builders Challenge and will be awarded the "Top Chassis Builder Award" for the 2009 season at the series banquet. Scott Bloomquist owner and founder of Bloomquist Chassis will receive the special award at the banquet.

"The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is pleased to have so many companies involved with the series and offering racers incentives and special awards to drivers that follow the series. We want to thank all our sponsors for their commitment and support of the series and their willingness to reward drivers that follow our series throughout the year", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was founded in 2005 and has seen a steady growth in the five years of its existence to become the premier dirt late model touring series in the country. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 2010 schedule has been released and can be found at the official website of the series.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the official series website at www.lucasdirt.com or contact the Series Office at (951) 532-2503. ]]> Lucas Oil Late Model Series Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57257 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57256&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:18 GMT Concord, NC – Nov. 18, 2009 – The 2009 season is barely in the record books and already... Concord, NC –
Nov. 18, 2009 –

The 2009 season is barely in the record books and already competitors are turning their focus to 2010, with plenty of excitement building for the 39th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH in February.

One racer who will be ready to roll on Feb. 2 at Volusia Speedway Park is NASCAR veteran Kenny Wallace, who on Wednesday afternoon was first person to submit his 2010 DIRTcar Member application – in person, no less – to the World Racing Group office in Concord, N.C.

“Volusia is right around the corner and my team is building a new DIRTcar UMP Modified right now,” Wallace said. “I'm excited to get my card, but I do have an advantage since I only live two miles from the office.”

The 39th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH turns Volusia Speedway Park into Florida's raciest nightspot from Feb. 2-13, featuring World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, UMP Modifieds, UMP Late Models and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. Special ticket packages, including a FREE fan pit pass, are available by calling 386-985-4402.

For information and a complete schedule of events for the 39th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH visit http://www.dirtcarnationals.com. To become a DIRTcar Member, visit http://www.dirtcarmembers.com. ]]> U.M.P. Dirtcar Series Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57256 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57255&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:31 GMT CORONA, CA (November 19, 2009) - COMP Cams and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will... CORONA, CA
(November 19, 2009) -

COMP Cams and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will honor and award Cornett Racing Engines as the top engine builder of the year on the series in 2009. Cornett Racing Engines based in Somerset, KY earned the most engine builders points during the year competing against seven other engine builders that participated in the COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge in 2009. Jack Cornett owner of Cornett Racing Engines has won the title of COMP Cams Top Engine Builder two years in a row on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Drivers that competed regularly on the series in 2009 that use Cornett Racing Engines included Jimmy Owens, Brad Neat, Steve Casebolt, John Blankenship and Bart Hartman to just name a few.

Cornett Racing Engines will be honored at the series banquet on Saturday November 21st at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. COMP Cams will award Cornett Racing Engines as the top engine builder and a special award to the runner up engine builder Pro Power Racing Engines.

COMP Cams one of the many sponsors and supporters of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues to give back to their customers that support the series. As the title sponsor of the COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge, COMP Cams rewards the engine builders that support the sport of dirt late model racing and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. COMP Cams is also the title sponsor of the Topless 100 held each year at the Batesville Speedway in Batesville, AR. The mega event pays $40,000 to the winner and is sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

For more than 32 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, they still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams as the absolute leader in valve train components.

"COMP Cams is one of the many companies that continue to do business with the series year end and year out. They believe in what we are doing as a series and support not only the series but reward the engine builders and racers that follow the series. We want to thank COMP Cams for their commitment and support of the series and their willingness to reward drivers that follow our series throughout the year", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was founded in 2005 and has seen a steady growth in the five years of its existence to become the premier dirt late model touring series in the country. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 2010 schedule has been released and can be found at the official website of the series.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the official series website at www.lucasdirt.com or contact the Series Office at (951) 532-2503.

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series


Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, Frankland Rearends, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

]]> Lucas Oil Late Model Series Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57255 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57254&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:28 GMT I went to an orthopedic surgeon second opinion on 6th. of October [another doctor @ BEEBE HOSPITAL and a different hospital that did the first operation] about my ankle and ask him why it is still so sore, and by the way, getting worst, and I have very little stability without wearing a brace.

It was operated on June 10, 2008 and reconstructed with pins, rods, and screws at that time. I ended up with a 10" rod on the outside of my left ankle, 1 - 2" pin, and a plate 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" on the right (inside) and 10 screws to put it back together. It was broken in 4 places

So he took the ankle in his hand and he said it felt like a bag of marbles when you roll them around. So he took some x-ray’s [big surprise, right] to see what was going on.

He told me, Sir, you sure can stand a lot of pain can't you, right now you should bouncing off the ceiling, and on top of that I don't believe you walked in here.

He then said that he wanted me off the foot as much as I can. Well guess what Doc, the way that damn thing hurts, and you won't have to tell me the second time about that.

So without writing a medical journal about the ankle, it has collapsed and now it's bone against bone and most of the cartridge is gone and has got to be fused together. He gave me 4 opinions #1 leave it the way it is [not an opinion], #2 Fuss it together, #3 have an ankle replacement done in Baltimore, #4 if all else fails, we may have to amputate it at the joint [not an opinion either].

He said considering everything in this situation with my age, my heart, my weight, ect. he highly recommended that I have it fussed, so that's the path we are going. What the operation is about , is to remove any remaining cartilage, remove as much hardware as he can, and fuss the leg bone and the foot bone together, and then the ankle will not move at all.

This is a pretty serious operation and I should be in the hospital 3 or 4 days and then 2 to 3 maybe even 4 months of serious NON-WEIGHT BEARING [ABSOLUTELY NONE] recovery, so I guess it's back to square one and the wheel chair for some time.

Grated my weight is not in my favor, but in the same token, the last operation should not have done what it did. It simply collapsed. What happened was a part of a bone above the joint in which one the screws was place gave out [broke] and that compromised the last reconstruction operation, and then the other screws and rod where jeopardized and gave up.

As he said, there are plenty of people walking around out there with the same operation and they are getting along ok.

I saw the x-ray and it looks like something shifted and bent and snapped the screws off. He said there are many people heavier then I am with the same operation and have had no problems what so ever with it. There is 3 broke off screws and 4 bent ones out of the 10. Also the 10”rod is distorted and somewhat bent.

The operation is Friday November the 20th. Oct. The doctor’s name is Roman Orsini, and the operation will be done at Beebe hospital, and I will probably be in their 2 maybe 3 days. Before that takes place I have to have had a whole series of test done, Heart stress test and EKG and an echo-cardio gram and heart Cath. All of that because of the 8 heart attacks. Go back the first of December to get all the ins and outs from the heart Cath, but at lease I can get the ankle done now.

With the operation the only alignment is getting the top joint lined up with the bottom joint, then he will insert 3 or 4 screws to pull the joint together so the fussing healing process can start.

I guess in light of it all, as I say “Sorry about your luck fella”,
Well as today, we are good to go for this operation for Friday morning sometime.

Between Judy and I, we will keep everyone update as time progresses and how the recovery [R/R] goes along.

She has me set up really nice room in one of our bedrooms with most everything I will need for the healing period.


Sorry this is so long, but I did my best to get the information so everyone will know just what is going on.



ALSO IT WILL A WHILE BEFORE THE RACERCHASER IS BACK ON AND IN HIGH GEAR TURNING LEFT.
]]> DRJ Dirt Racing For Jesus Racerchaser http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57254