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RaceHard.com Presenting 51's Toledo Coverage, Supporting JDRF

51 - 5/18/12

RaceHard.com, "Where the Racers Shop," has partnered with Speed51.com to present 51's live Trackside Now coverage of the Menards 200 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards event at Toledo Speedway (OH) Sunday. RaceHard.com sells top racing gear from top racing brands and features free shipping on orders over $99 (see site for full details).

RaceHard.com is also partnering with Venturini Motorsports driver Ryan Reed for the Toledo event and more by supporting "Ryan's Mission," which is Reed's goal to raise $150,000 by the end of the year for JDRF, which benefits Type 1 Diabetes research. Visit their website at www.ryansmission.org Reed, 18, was diagnosed with T1D in January 2011 and continues to raise awareness and funds through his racing efforts. "Ryan's Mission" wristbands are available for $5 and can be purchased at RaceHard.com.

Car Counts High All Across the County

51 - 5/18/12

This weekend's short track events throughout the country feature impressive car count numbers in advance of the races. The ARCA Series will be at Toledo Speedway (OH) on Sunday for their Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care with 42 drivers on the entry list. The showdown between the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and K&N Pro Series West at Iowa Speedway has drawn the attention of 48 cars for the Saturday night event. Also on Saturday night the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour will have 31 cars getting ready for the Lisa Thomas Salon 100 at the Illiana Motor Speedway (IN). All events will have live coverage on Speed51.com over the weekend.

CV Products Taking Orders for Southeast's New Ignition Boxes

Industry - 5/17/12

CV Products has stocked up on the Crane Cam 6000-6701 this week after seven major Southern tracks entered an agreement to mandate the Crane Cam 6701 ignition system for Pro and Super Late Models. In an effort to supply customers with the parts that they need to go racing; CV has placed two orders over the last few days to meet the demand. The rule takes effect on June 22nd and “CV is anticipating a sale out of our inventory on this part as it is a must for the racers at those various tracks” states Jim Zoretich, President of CV Products. To place your order, contact a CV Sales Representative at 1-800-448-1223 or order at www.cvproducts.com.

Indiana's Angola Motor Speedway Sold to Kurt Henry

Tracks - 5/16/12

Speed51.com has learned that Northeast Indiana's Angola Motor Speedway (IN) has been sold to Kurt Henry of Hoosier Metal Recycling. The track suffered several rainouts in 2011 and was closed for the start of the 2012 season. The track hosts several events including the CRA Super Series and the hold one of the bigger Outlaw Super Late Model races, the Stan Perry Memorial. There is no information yet of a promoter, but former track operator Craig Everage says he's not interested. We'll have more infomation as it becomes available.

Tickets On Sale Online for ASA Midwest Tour Event at Berlin

ASAMT - 5/16/12

Fans won't want to miss the first-ever appearance of the ASA Midwest Tour at the historic Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan on Saturday, June 2nd. The ASAMT cars and stars will be joined in action that night by the Berlin Raceway Super Stocks, Modifieds, Sportsmen and the Vintage Racing Organization of America. Adult tickets are just $15 and can be purchased in advance using Berlin Raceway's online box office at www.berlinraceway.com. Tickets are also still available for purchase online for the June 19th Rowdy 251, featuring NASCAR superstar and defending race winner Kyle Busch, some huge Outlaw Super Late Model Shows, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, the first-ever World of Outlaws Late Models on dirt and the rest of the track's racing events in 2012.

Outsiders Expected to Challenge Regulars in Saturday’s Lane 75

Outlaws - 5/16/12

Intimidator 100 winner Steve Needles is among the drivers expected to challenge Kalamazoo Speedway regulars for the victory in this Saturday night’s Lane 75. In addition to Needles the Roahrig family with father JR and son Tyler, who set quick time in for the Intimidator 100, are also expected be front runners this Saturday night. Among the regulars they will be attempting to keep out of victory lane are Andy and Phil Bozell who run first and second in points but have been shut out of victory lane in the first two events of the season. Trent Hellenga, who set quick time for the Sun Drop 50, appears to be close to his first career victory and this Saturday night could be the perfect time. Sun Drop 50 winner Brian Bergakker is looking to go back to back while Billy Shannon also is among the Kalamazoo regulars looking to break into victory lane. For more information on the Lane 75 and Kalamazoo Speedway visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com

Main Event Racing Season 2012 Tour Opens Up This Saturday

MES - 5/15/12

Reed's Salvage and Direct Detail will be presenting the 2012 Super Nationals at Sandusky Speedway (OH) this coming Saturday, May 19. Fans will be treated to the MSA Super Modifieds, the Sandusky Speedway Street Stocks, and the Main Event Racing Series season opener.

A stout list of Super Late Model drivers have pre-entered to run the full season in 2012. Included are former Main Event champions Jimmy Carter and Bud Perry, many time Columbus Motor Speedway winner and champion, Donnie "Zero" Hill, former Iceman Series champion Scott Baker, longtime Midvale Speedway standout and former Main Event competitor Marcus Malcuit, and son of many time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel, Frank Kimmel, II. Others on the list looking to claim a victory are Brian Short, Jeremy Dennis, Brock Coyer, Tyler Strickland, Justin Schroeder, John Flynn, and Scott Drake. Those are drivers who took advantage of the discounted pre-entry rate for the complete season. For more information, go to sanduskyspeedway.com or maineventracingseries.com.

Five Dollar Admission Set for Viper Series Race on May 19th

Viper Series - 5/15/12

South Alabama Speedway (AL) is sending a “thank you” to the fans on Saturday, May 19th. Track officials are hosting a Fan Appreciation Night in conjunction with the second leg of the Pro Late Model Viper Series. Admission prices will be just five dollars for fans ages 6-60, and FREE for everyone outside of that age bracket. The Viper Series is a six race Pro Late Model Series. Justin South, Brandon Odom, Korey Ruble, Josh Hamner, and opening round winner Chris Davidson are just some of the expected entries. Also, the track has a special deal at the concession stand that gives fans a free 20 ounce drink with the purchase of a combo meal. Speed51 will have live Trackside Now coverage throughout the day.

Speed51.com Covering ARCA Toledo Sunday With Trackside Now

ARCA - 5/14/12

Speed51.com has added Sunday's ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards event, the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway (OH) to its Trackside Now lineup. 51 will be on hand throughout Sunday's event with Trackside Now coverage, including lap-by-lap updates of the feature at 2pm ET. The event will air later Sunday evening at 5pm on SPEED on a tape-delayed basis, so be sure to check out the action on Trackside Now first, then watch how it all unfolded on SPEED a few hours later.

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FASCAR - Southeast's New Ignition Boxes - story

ASA MT - State Park Speedway Up Next - story

SLM - Chase Elloitt Wins at GMP - story

ARCA/CRA - Campbell Wins at Berlin - story