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Wednesday, May 14 2008

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Perry Francis tells me about his DIRT 358 Modified feature win Saturday night at Mohawk International and remembered the blown motor he had the week before. He explained how he got another engine in the car for Saturday, why he did not expect to do well and how shocked he was to end up in victory lane at the end of the night. Nice story! running time - 9:25

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Craig Hanson was one of many Modified drivers who were in the pit area Sunday at Utica Rome and told me how nice it was for him to win Friday night at Glen Ridge after finishing second the two weeks before. He talked about what went right on Friday night, recapped his Saturday at Fonda and offered his thoughts on the Vernon, New York track. Unfortunately for Craig, he did not qualify for the Victoria 200. running time - 1:59

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Pete Stefanski talks about his new car and the pair of Pro Stock wins he enjoyed this past weekend. He also told me about a problem they found with the car during the week, how happy he is with the way the new car is working and remembered the exchange he had with his wife April in victory lane at Genesee Speedway. Good stuff! running time - 12:29

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Dan Vauter explained why he was back in Central New York last weekend and recapped his season to date. He also talked about how a rain out at Penn Can helped make his decision on where to race, explained how they fixed a fuel pickup problem and chatted about his chances later in the night at the Fulton Speedway. Look for a picture of Dan and his car in my Fulton photo bin from Saturday. running time - 2:56

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Dan Kapuscinksi reports on the racing action from the Canandaigua Speedway on Saturday the late race pass in the Modified feature that had the crowd in a frenzy. He also talked about the special night taking place this time around, reminded us about a special deal that can get a second person in this Sunday for only $3.75 and told me how his Sportsman career has been going. running time - 11:01

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Mike Lauterborn chats about the Genesee Speedway opener last Saturday night and talked about some changes in turns one and two. He also told me about the need to keep drivers out of the infield, discussed different ways to do that and reminded teams that they can rent out the facility to do some testing on either Monday or Tuesday afternoon. running time - 13:01

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Kevin Bolland tells me about winning his third feature of the season this past Friday night at Lernerville Speedway. He also told me how tight he and his team are right now and described a change they are making to their engine this week to try and be a little faster. running time - 13:44

Tuesday, May 13 2008

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Tony Veneziano talks about the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race that is taking place tonight at Lernerville Speedway in the hills of western Pennsylvania. He told me about some of the drivers who traditionally done well at this track, explained why they like it so much and looked ahead to heading to Williams Grove this Thursday and Friday. And don’t forget about Orange County this Sunday either! running time - 9:37

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Pete Bicknell told me about his pair of DIRT 358 Modified wins that came this past weekend at Ransomville and Merrittville Speedways. He talked about being fast on the cushion Friday night, the fun he had running swapping the lead with Chad Brachmann on Saturday night and talked about the positive attitude he is sensing in his part of the racing world. Nice chat, be sure to stay until the last half as that is where we get philosophical. Well, not really. But it is still pretty good. running time - 22:09

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Cody Darrah picked up his first ever 410 Sprint Car wins at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night and told me what he was thinking of during the closing laps of each race. He also talked about some recent changes they have made to his car, how big a role his crew chief plays in the equation and looks ahead to racing with the World of Outlaws later this week. Congrats to you and your whole team. And oh by the way, he is only 18 years old and is still in high school. running time - 14:11

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Kevin Bates chats about his recent streak of tough luck as he got ready to run his big block Modified Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway. He remembered his crash at Virginia Motor Speedway, the rear end they blew out at Rolling Wheels and the wreck he was involved in Friday night at Brewerton. Mamma always said there’d be days like this…just not three in a row! running time - 2:48

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Louie Jackson tells me all about his big money Pro Stock win Sunday at the Utica Rome Speedway during the half way break of the Victoria 200. He talked about his plans to scale back a little this year, his hopes to beat Pete Stefanski in the Mr. DIRTCar Series and his impressions of the racing up his way. running time - 9:27

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Tana Robinson recaps the racing action from the season opening show Friday night at the Ransomville Speedway. She talked about the record setting car counts, the fantastic track conditions and reminded us about the Lucas Oil race coming up in two weeks. Don’t miss the Pete Bicknell interview just above this to hear how he got to victory lane in the 358 Modified feature. running time - 9:34

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Mark Garman describes the racing action that took place Saturday night down at Grandview Speedway as well as the special Sunday Enduro that was run at Big Diamond Raceway. He also told me about Duane Howard’s second Modified win in a row, the multi-time winner in the Late Models and the $8 admission night coming up this Friday. Sounds like a good deal to me! running time - 12:21

Monday, May 12 2008

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Find out about the racing action in Vernon, New York as the Victoria 200 was held at the Utica Rome Speedway for the first time ever. DTD’s Adam Ross joins me for this Post Race Report as we chat about the heats, the consi’s and the star studded field that was on display at this big money event. running time - 4:39

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Brett Hearn talked about coming back to Utica Rome and how much effort his team was putting into the Victoria 200. He also told me about the older car he brought to the event, why he thought it was the tool for the job and what he expected the track to do later in the day. running time - 1:37

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Bobby Varin told me how he made both his fans and his detractors happy at Fonda with a win and a wreck in Saturday night’s twin features. He also talked about watching his son race Dave Lape a few feet in front of him and told me why he brought out the 1j car to this event instead of his usual Utica Rome ride. running time - 3:22

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Ronnie Johnson remembered his win from the night before at the Fonda Speedway and talked about how some changes for the second race really paid off. He told me how good his car was, how happy he is to have a pair of feature wins already this season and explained why he had a small block under his hood for the Victoria 200. running time - 2:00

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Jack Johnson was at the Utica Rome Speedway for the $10,000 to win Victoria 200 and told me about his strategy for the race. He also talked about his tough nite at Fonda the night before, his finishes in the feature and why he may need to take a look at his son’s car in the shop this week. running time - 1:36

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Steve Paine was getting himself comfortable in the Joe Beyea owned 121 car and commented on some of the improvements he saw at the Utica Rome Speedway. He also told me about the big block he was running, why he thought American Racers were the tire for the job and recapped his late race heartbreak at Canandaigua. running time - 2:25

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Billy Decker has been the man to beat of late in the New York State Modified world and talked about the wins he had earlier in the weekend and how happy he is to already have seven feature wins to his credit this season. He told me about the need to stay calm when things go well and offered his opinion on what he might see later in the day at the Victoria 200. running time - 2:11

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Gary Tomkins looked over his small block in the pit area at Utica Rome as he was getting ready to run the Victoria 200 and remembered his late lap pass for the win the night before at Canandaigua. He explained what he did to get faster late in that feature and thought about how long it had been since he had towed out to Vernon for a race. running time - 3:28

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Dave Camara recapped his weekend including a pair of 6th place finishes at Fonda and looked ahead to celebrating Mothers Day with his family a day late on Monday. He also told me about a jingle he got into at Malta, wondered what he might have to do differently on Friday and how unforgiving the Utica Rome cushion can be. running time - 3:11

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Pat Ward told me how he got to the front, won his heat race and then drew the pole for the Victoria 200 at the Utica Rome Speedway. He talked about the need to free the car up a little, explained why it was bad to go too far with that adjustment and why he did not feel the draw was all that important. running time - 1:41

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Bobby Varin won his qualifying heat race for the Victoria 200 and talked about how slippery the surface was. He also explained why he thought the regulars might have a little advantage, why a lot of people were running the bottom in the heats and how nice it would be to win the race for his mom. running time - 2:16

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Dave Camara won the seventh qualifying heat race for the Victoria 200 at the Utica Rome Speedway and explained how his young son helped get his day off to a good start. He also told me about the track he expected to see, why you are going to need to be able to run multiple grooves over the course of this 200 lap day race. running time - 1:36

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Andy Bachetti, Billy Decker and Gary Tomkins talked about their heat wins as the draw got underway on the frontstretch at the Victoria 200. I went with one continuous clip here as everyone was working so hard in the pit area for this big money show! running time - 2:20

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Tim Fuller talked about his win in the fourth qualifying heat race as friend Billy Decker gave him a hard time in the background. Then a shy Matt Sheppard told me about his win in heat number two and how a good guess can make all the difference later on. Language warning here, but it is somewhat muted in the background. But it is honest banter between two good friends. running time - 2:46

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Danny Johnson told me about his win in the Victoria 200 at the Utica Rome Speedway and his pass of Pat Ward for the lead on lap 160. He also talked about the hard work his team did to change an engine after they had problems while leading the night before at Fulton. This one had to be a sweet one for Danny and his whole team. You should have seen his smile! running time - 2:17

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Pat Ward led the most laps of anyone at the Victoria 200 at the Utica Rome Speedway and talked with me about how tough it was to see his lead slip away late in the event. He also told me how used up his tires were at the end and why Danny was just a little bit better. Make sure to check out his right rear tire in the photo bin and you’ll see what he means. running time - 1:10

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Billy Decker always shows up to win and told me about his third place and the fun he had at just past the halfway point of the Victoria 200. He also talked about when his line went away, why it happened and why he DOES want to win them all. running time - 0:38

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Tim Fuller finished in fourth place and talked about a change of tire brands at the lap one hundred break. He told me why he felt that was the right choice, how much fun he had before the track took rubber and looked forward to his next time behind the wheel of a Modified at Mohawk International coming up in a few weeks. We never did figure out whose phone that was either! running time - 1:24

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Willy Decker came home in the number five spot in the Victoria 200 and recapped his race as he got changed inside his mobile Speed Parts business. He talked about the different ends of the racetrack, his side by side race with Bobby Varin and why he was struggling through most of the day. running time - 1:29

Sunday, May 11 2008

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Find out who won the features and heat races Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway in my Post Race Report. I chat about the green to checkered feature races, the double Sportsman features and the surprises in victory lane. running time - 2:21

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Willy Decker was my first interview on Saturday at the Fulton Speedway and he told me why he brought out his big block for this show. He also told me about his run Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway, his hopes for later today at the Victoria 200 and why he still thinks a small block is the right tool for the job. Later on he finished ninth in the feature. running time - 2:18

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Jeff Rudalavage told me what he did with his rain out from Penn Can on Friday night and how that helped him to be able to chase a race on Mothers Day at Utica Rome. He also thought back on some of his past experiences at Fulton, explained why he was looking to shake down his 358 car to get some data and how much he is looking forward to running a big block on Sunday. running time - 3:26

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Tom Sears Jr. got his day off to a tough start on Saturday and told me how having his racecar at the same shop as his brother benefited him this time around. He also told me about his top five the night before at Brewerton, his recent struggles with his Friday night car and remembered the last time he ran the 62 car at Rolling Wheels. running time - 3:19

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Alan Johnson tells me about the runner up finish he had on Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway and why he thinks he got a lucky break to get there. He also talked about the nice start he has had to his season, the tough day he had at Rolling Wheels last Sunday and why it was so tough to know what adjustments to make. running time - 3:17

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Sam Reakes III explains how he got to get behind the wheel of his sons backup DIRT Sportsman and how much fun he is having ribbing him about it during the week. He also talked about their plans to run for fun instead of points and remembered some of his background in the sport. running time - 3:16

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Jimmy Phelps came into Saturday nights first Modified race of the year at the Fulton Speedway and told me how he felt about his hopes for later in the day. He also talked about being out of his element a little tomorrow at Utica Rome, his plans top compete with a small block at the Victoria 200 and wondered what to do with tires…hmm! running time - 2:32

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Danny Johnson took the checkered flag in the first DIRT Modified heat race of the night at the Fulton Speedway and told me about his race with Timmy Sears for the lead. He also talked about how much fun it was, how hooked up the car was and how his team almost swept the heats! running time - 0:56

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Alan Fink won his first ever DIRT Modified heat race and told me about the high line he ran to do so. He also talked about the work they did earlier in the day, how nice it could be to win again later in the night and thanked all the folks who helped him do it. running time - 1:20

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Alan Johnson had a great side by side race in the final Modified qualifying heat race and told me how he got to the bottom to get the win. He also talked about the slick surface, explained why the inside is the place to be and why you can’t get too married to the same groove everytime! running time - 1:42

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Billy Clark won the first DIRTCar Sportsman heat race of the night at the Fulton Speedway and did so in just his fifth time out in a new division. He talked about the adjustments he has had to make, how everyone on his crew is learning together and described a problem they had earlier in the year. running time - 1:41

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Sam Reakes III was getting better as the night went and won his first ever Sportsman heat race. He told me how much he was working the throttle to hold his inside line, why he feels more comfortable down low and remembers hitting the ute tire earlier in the make up feature. running time - 1:32

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Tommy Juhl won his Sportsman heat after spinning out in the make up feature race that was run to start the night a little earlier. He explained why he ended up going around in trying to avoid a wreck, how good his car felt all day long and analyzed the track conditions he was going to be racing on later in the night. running time - 1:45

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Alan Johnson won the green to checkered DIRT Modified feature at the Fulton Speedway and talked about passing his brother Danny for the lead. He told me about all the bite he found down low, how much better he felt he was at the end of the race and why the caution free race might have helped him. running time - 1:44

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Jimmy Phelps came home in second place in the 35 lap caution free DIRT Modified feature at the Fulton Speedway and talked about the fun he had racing with the drivers who finished right behind him. He chatted about the advantage he felt he had in traffic and his fun night in Oswego County. running time - 2:12

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Tom Sears Jr. finished in third place in the 35 lap DIRT Modified feature race at the Fulton Speedway and commented on how last weeks show at Rolling Wheels helped him get a better handle on the racecar. He talked about needing to get a little better, how good he was down low and the fun he had racing with Jimmy Phelps. running time - 1:47

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Tim Sears earned a fourth place finish Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway and told me how jumping the cushion cost him a few spots late in the race. He also told me about the work he has to do, where he needs to be a little better and how nerve racing it can be watching his son in the Crate Sportsman class. running time - 2:06

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Ryan Phelps talked about his fifth place finish and told me when the car stated to fade on him a little during the 35 lap feature. He described how the car felt in the second half of the race, how much fun he had dicing it out with the top five and why he was happy with his effort. running time - 1:10

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Sam Reakes IV talked about his win in the rained out feature race at the Fulton Speedway that got his night started on Saturday. He told me about some adjustments he was going to make for the second feature, how tough it is to have two racecars to work on and how happy he is with the crate engine concept. running time - 3:29

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Sam Reakes III shocked everyone in the Sportsman division with his win in the second feature race of the night at the Fulton Speedway. He talked about his twelve year absence from the seat, how surprised he was to get he win and remembered his error in the earlier feature! Congratulations to him and the entire Reakes family. running time - 2:14

Saturday, May 10 2008

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Mitch Gibbs tells me about the big crash he was involved in at Utica Rome Speedway and how he is feeling in the days following it. He told me what he saw, what he felt and the work he is doing to make it back to the track this Sunday for the Victoria 200. running time - 11:16

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Larry Knowles talks about the Scott Dennison Memorial taking place today at Woodhull Raceway and tells me a little bit about the man who is being remembered tonight. He also talks about racing against Scott, explains how emotional it would be for him if he won tonight and why he likes the BRP Can Am Late Model Series so much. Good luck tonight Larry! running time - 14:49

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Chris Higgins was back at a track he knows well as he was making his first ever DIRT Modified start at Rolling Wheels last Sunday. He told me what he has been learning so far this year, remembered his night before at Can Am and explained why set up is even more important in a big block compared to an open motor Sportsman. running time - 2:24

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John Tiff runs down some of the talent that will be assembled tomorrow at the Victoria 200 at the Utica Rome Speedway. He also talks about how the qualifying procedure will work, reminds me about he big money Pro Stock race that is also on the card and the big change that everyone will notice in the infield this weekend. I’ll see you there! running time - 8:47

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Rich Vleck talks about the debut of Hot Wings TV tomorrow night in the Rochester area on Time Warner Sports. He tells you what race is highlighted in this first episode, looks ahead to other races down the road and chats about his hopes to get the show in other markets as well. It will be on Sunday, May 11th at 10PM, Tuesday, May 13th at 5:30, Thursday, May 15th and 11PM and again on Sunday, May 18th at 5PM. running time - 8:09

Friday, May 9 2008

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Ted Lamb walked me through what he saw and felt in his big crash Sunday during the Modified feature at the Utica Rome Speedway. He also told me how he is doing right now, how much work he is doing this week to make sure he does not miss the Victoria 200 on Sunday and how many people have called him to see how he is doing. Glad you are okay Ted. Click on the picture of him and his family to see what I saw at his shop yesterday. running time - 13:59

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Keith Flach tells me why he towed into Rolling Wheels Raceway this past Sunday afternoon and wrapped up his rainy weekend at the eastern part of the state. He also talked about how much he will travel this season, described the car he brought out to Elbridge and looked ahead to his first ever experience at The Fast Track. He went on to finish 22nd and 21st in the twin 50 lap features. running time - 1:56

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Ally Amell explains why he got out of Antique Stock Cars and got into a DIRTCar Sportsman for the 2008 racing season. He told me about a rule change he did not like in the antiques, what appealed to him about the crate powered Modifieds and described how his health and a condition he is dealing with now affected his decision as well. Get well soon Ally and I hope you have a great season. running time - 3:45

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Dave Pope looks ahead to a great year in Street Stocks and talks about what he learned last year about the car he is driving right now. He also told me about his brief appearance the night before at Glen Ridge, a recent second place finish and a problem they recently found on the car. Lesson was learned and as Dave says, “You get what you pay for!” running time - 2:24

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Dean Reynolds reports on the Empire Super Sprints test session from last weekend at Oswego Speedway. He told me about the lap times, how they improved with each session and how much everyone is looking forward to this first ever show on Saturday, June 28th. I’ll be there for my second ever Oswego appearance! running time - 8:19

Thursday, May 8 2008

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Pat Ward tells me about the pair of Modified feature wins he had on Saturday and Sunday. He talked about his unexpected trip to Five Mile Point, the fast car he has had at Utica Rome and his hopes for this Sundays Victoria 200. Yep, the Gypsum boys were hot last weekend! running time - 11:23

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Richie Pratt Jr. talks about winning the Modified feature at Bridgeport Speedway for the second week in a row. He told me how he worked his way through the field from 17th, what he did to the car in between races and offered some advice on running on a heavy track. Congrats Richie! running time - 11:16

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Mike Bowman had just finished a hot lap session at Rolling Wheels this past Sunday and talked to me about how the car felt to him. He told me how good the track looked, what he did with his off night on Saturday and the fun he had at the fishing hole! Later on he would finish 18th and 24th in the 50 lap features. running time - 1:16

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Mark Garman recaps the weekend of racing at Big Diamond Raceway and Grandview Speedway. He talks about the one driver who may have been nervous going across the scale after his win, another who has won three of his four feature races and the charges from the back in the Modified features. I got to get down there! running time - 9:59

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Hear some engine noise from the hot lap session this past Saturday night at the Can Am Speedway in my latest Motor Sounds clip. There are a lot of different kinds of cars in this one so turn your speakers up and see if you can identify them all. running time - 8:25