Billy Ogle Jr. turned around his recent misfortunes by dominating the Carolina Clash series race at Volunteer Speedway on Saturday night. In recent weeks, Ogle has had two engine problems before his night could begin and a poor qualifying effort in another. But Ogle put that, along with the rest…
Michael: In recent years, we have seen some unpleasant fights that have taken place at area racetracks. In some instances, weapons were displayed, but thankfully never fired, and tools were used as weapons. The most recent incident took place at Tazewell Speedway last Saturday night. A number of people were…
Cleveland Speedway is on the auction block. The auction is scheduled to take place on July 24. According to the information posted on auctionzip.com, the entire property and equipment will be up for auction. The property could be sold in tracts or a whole depending on the bidders that pursue…
After months of speculation, I-75 Speedway near Sweetwater will be open for racing some time in 2014. Instead of under the ownership of Doug Sopha and Monty Morrow, Tim and Angie Kyle have obtained the speedway with plans to have it open for racing this season. The pair recently bought…
A new racing series is coming to east Tennessee. It is not for late models or any type of racing cars. It is for kart racing. Former driver Jed Emert has started the Rocky Top Summer Series that begins next weekend at Dumplin Valley Raceway in Kodak. The idea behind…
I-75 Speedway co-owner said the facility located just outside of Sweetwater, Tennessee is now up for sale. The ownership group was expected to shorten the track from its 5/8-mile configuration down to a 3/8-mile layout. Sopha made the following announcement on the MRM Racing Message Board forum: I 75 …
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Inside Dirt Racing has the first look at the new I-40 Raceway that is nearing completion. The 1/4-mile track has been the subject of much discussion for over a year. The track will hold its first practice session this Friday night. The new track located on the same property as…
The new I-40 Raceway, located adjacent to the I-40 Motocross, is set to open for its first practice. Owner Doug Sopha announced the first practice will be held this Friday, May 9. Gates will open at 6:00 with practice scheduled to start at 7:30. Pit admission is $12. All classes…
Officials with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series have announced the addition of another race to be held at Smoky Mountain Speedway on May 31. The race will pay $5,000 to win. Accompanying support classes will be announced soon. “We initially had two Ultimate events scheduled but ended up dropping one due…
The much talked about I-40 Raceway is on its way to being finished. Doug Sopha and Chris Corum have announced construction is in its final stages on the new 1/4-mile facility located adjacent to the I-40 Motocross. It is hopeful construction will be wrapped up in order to have a…
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