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An Independece Day Honor - Marines awarded for heroism

AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq – Two Marines were awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medals here July 1, for their heroic efforts during a building fire at Forward Operating Base al-Qaim in January, 2007.

Cary Stapp sizzles on a hot summer night at Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, TX (June 30, 2008) – After spending a hot day in the pits, Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) turned up the heat on the track this past Saturday night – taking on some tough challenges during the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race at Thunderhill Raceway.

Thunderhill Raceway

ASCS Gulf South Set for July 4th Texas Triple-header Weekend of Speed!

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 30, 2008) – There will plenty of cash up for grabs as the American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region embarks upon three nights of racing action with the July 4th "Weekend of Speed".

ASCS Gulf South Series

Points competition heats up at Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, TX (June 29, 2008) – Fans were treated to impressive show for the Texas Roadhouse Night at the Races at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) on Saturday – including plenty of close, wheel-to-wheel action by the local drivers.

Thunderhill Raceway

National points chasers continue rolling @ Texas Thunder Speedway

Killeen, Tx., (June 28th, 2008) Along with the regular weekly class racing night for the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern Sportmods, IMCA Stock Cars, Street Stock and Texas Twisters, Texas Thunder Speedway's high-banked 1/4 mile also had slated the King of the Hill race for the IMCA Modifieds. Unfortunately inclement weather moving in forced track officials to postpone that race until next week, and save promoter Pat Wilson the $200 bounty on his local hotshoe P J Egbert.

Texas Thunder Speedway

Repeat Winners dominate I-37 Raceway 6/27/08

Pleasanton, Tx., (June 27th, 2008) Repeat winners was the theme for the as every class saw a repeat winner by the dominant driver in the class. Drivers watched the track closely as conditions changed from tacky in the heat races, going dry slick and rubbering up through the features.

I-37 Raceway

Barker loses out to Stewart again; TSRS points leader claims 3rd win

(Houston, TX) When all was said-and-done for the TRACKTEK 75 Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) late model race at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) Saturday night, overall points leader Heath Stewart had claimed his third victory in the sixth race of the season by beating Robert Barker (Boerne, TX) to the finish line.

Kristin Bumbera dominates "Rumble in Roseville"

Roseville, CA (June 23, 2008) - Kristin Bumbera had a great weekend racing in the "Rumble in Roseville" twin 75 lap features at All American Speedway.

Three wide pass for the lead gives Dinsmore thrilling win

Pleasanton, Tx.,(June 20th, 2008) Friday night’s regular race night was capped off with Powder Puff races for the ladies at the end of the night. Hot, dry, windy weather made for tricky track conditions, with the surface smooth, but dry slick early during the heat races.

I-37 Raceway

JC Umscheid honors his dad with race victory

KYLE, TX (June 18, 2008) – JC Umscheid isn’t the first racer in the family to visit the winner’s circle, but he’s certainly proud to carry on the family tradition.

Thunderhill Raceway

Cary Stapp leads ASA West Region Points Chase

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Wednesday, June 18, 2008) – The opportunity to become the inaugural ASA Member Track National Champion and the opportunity to have a test session behind the wheel of a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota is on the mind of many drivers across the 30 ASA Member Tracks in the United States. But for the two leaders in the East and West Region, each takes their season one race at a time.

Thunderhill Raceway

ASCS Gulf South Reaches Midway with Texas Weekend Double!

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 16, 2008) – Closing in on the season's midway point, the American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region is set for another pair of south Texas events this weekend with the Seventh Annual Texas vs. Louisiana Challenge.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Rye grabs first ever Mod win, Grantz gets first I-37 Sportmod checkers

Pleasanton, Tx.,(June 13th, 2008) A Friday the thirteenth night of racing for all the triskaidekaphobic’s, with B&A Foreign Car Specialists adding $100 to each purse going to the winner. You would have thought it was full moon during hot laps on top of being the 13th.

I-37 Raceway

Veteran, rookie go back-to-back in great finish at Red River

(Wichita Falls, TX) A rookie pressed a race veteran for the checkered flag Saturday night during the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) late model’s Red River Speedway 75 in Wichita Falls.

Texas Super Racing Series

Berryman Wires ASCS Gulf South at 105 Speedway

Lonnie Wheatley, CLEVELAND, Texas (June 7, 2008) – Brandon Berryman gunned into the lead at the outset and led wire-to-wire in Saturday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region feature event at 105 Speedway.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Sweeney Leads ASCS Gulf South to 105 Speedway

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 2, 2008) – Continuing his pursuit of a first career series title, Chris Sweeney leads the American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region into Saturday night's event at 105 Speedway in Cleveland, TX.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Barker's Motor Bobbles, Stewart Steals Operation Interdependence 75 Win

Kyle, Tx.,(May 31st, 2008) Thunderhill Raceway hosted the 4th annual Operation Interdependence at the tricky 3/8 mile D-shaped track just south of Austin. Operation Interdependence was formed as a way to help the community give back to our troops overseas. The group helps by sending care packages, with snacks, goodies and everyday essentials that are needed to survive, these same items we take for granted in our everyday life.

Texas Super Racing Series

"Team Brain Freeze" goes 3 for 4 in May at I-37 Raceway

Pleasanton, TX (May 31, 2008) - For Kerrville's Greg Dinsmore the month on May has been quite kind.

I-37 Raceway

Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor the military this weekend

KYLE, TX (May 29, 2008) – Most Americans have taken some time this past week to celebrate Memorial Day, and Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is ready to show its support of the military this upcoming Saturday (May 31).

Thunderhill Raceway

14-year-old Kruger looks for ‘solid’ run after first-ever late model win

(Kyle, TX) It’s tough enough being a 14-year-old in today’s world. Try being Jake Kruger of Bastrop.

Texas Super Racing Series

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