Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, or Camping World Trucks all had the weekend off. Nascar Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will return to action this coming weekend at the paperclip, Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. The Nationwide Series will race the Scotts Turf Builder 300 on Saturday, March 20th. Then the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will drop the green on the Food City 500 on Sundaym March 21st. The Camping World Truck Series will roar back to life a week later on Saturday, March 27th, when they race the Kroger 250 from Martinsville Speedway. Check your local listings for race times in your viewing area.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2010 Schedule credited to:
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/
Nationwide Series 2010 Schedule credited to:
http://nationwide.nascar.com/nationwide-series/schedule
Camping World Truck Series 2010 Schedule credited to:
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/
IZOD Indy Car Series
Will Power Wins Indy Car Opener
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL- Penske racer Will Power (Pictured Left) took the checkered flag on the Sao Paulo 300, opening the 2010 season for the IZOD Indy Car Series. Ryan Hunter-Reay, racing for the Andretti Autosports team, drove a strong race to grab second place. Third belonged to the A.J. Foyt Enterprises entry of Vitor Meira. Raphael Matos opened up 2010 with a fourth place run in his de Ferran Luczo Dragon Racing ride. Englishmen Dan Wheldon took a fifth place showing for Panther Racing.
Sixth place went to Target Chip Ganassi's Dario Franchitti, while his teammate Scott Dixon finished right behind him in seventh. Mike Conway motored his way to an eighth place finish for Dreyer and Reinbold Racing. Helio Castroneves raced his way to a nineth for Team Penske, while "TK" Tony Kanaan piloted his Andretti Autosports entry to a tenth place finish.
Therre was some competitive racers on back in the field. Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe ended his day in 14th, while in her return to open wheel, Danica Patrick posted a 15th place finish. Marco Andretti took the checkers in 23rd place.
The IZOD Indy Car Series takes a week break before, they race the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 28th. You can catch it on ABC at 3:30 P.M. (Eastern Time).
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IZOD Indy Car Series "Sao Paulo" 300 Results credited to:
http://www.indycar.com/schedule/raceresults/55-izod-indycar-series/1799-sao-paulo-indy-300/
IZOD Indy Car Series 2010 Schedule credited to:
http://www.indycar.com/schedule/
"THROUGH THE GEARS" RACE OF THE WEEKEND
MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS
TORONTO, ONTARIO (ROGERS CENTRE)
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010
Villopoto Creeps Closer to Dungey with Toronto Win
TORONTO, ONTARIO- Kawasaki rider Ryan Villopoto (Pictured Left) locked up his fifth win of the season on Saturday night in Toronto.
In the 450 A-Main, Hondra rider Trey Canard broke through the starting gate to get the holeshot and the lead, coming out of Turn 1. Villopoto made his move, breaking free from now second place Canard. Canard raced hard in second, with the rookie points leader Ryan Dungey trailing closely in third. Dungey took second from Canard, but wasn't able to catch up to the very fast No. 2 of Villopoto in the late stages of the race. Dungey finished the night with a very competitive 2nd place finish, while Canard raced hard for a third place showing. Fourth went to the always competitive Ivan Tedesco, while Kevin Windham raced through the field to pick up the fifth finishing spot. The fifth place finish at Toronto gave Windham his 100th career Top 5 finish in AMA Supercross competition. Personally, that is amazing. I give a big shout out to Windham, one of the best to race AMA Supercross.
Behind Windham was Josh Hill in sixth. Seventh went to Nick Wey. Tommy Hahn put together another solid run to finish eighth. Nineth place belonged to Justin Brayton, while tenth went to Matt Boni.
Villopoto's victory brings the gap to within 17 points of Dungey for the AMA Supercross points lead. Dungey is atop the standings with 214. Villopoto's 197 points puts him in second. Hill sits in third with 177 points this season. Fourth in points goes to Davi Millsaps with 152. With his Top 5 finish, Windham is fifth in points with 147.
The Monster Energy Supercross Series will pack up their gear and head to the great state of Texas, to take on the dirt track course at the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The Stadium will be rocking when the racers flick their wrists, and accerelate into turn one. Don't miss a turn. You can catch all the action from the starting gate to the checkers on Speed. Coverage starts at 8 P.M. on Saturday, March 20th. I'LL BE WATCHING. WILL YOU?
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Monster Energy AMA Supercross Lites Series
Barcia Breaks Through With a BIG Win
Wilson gets a special win
TORONTO, ONTARIO- Supercross Lites newcomer Justin Barcia (Pictured Left) grabbed the holeshot and never looked back, taking his first 250 A-Main win of his young career. Coming in second was Austin Stroupe. This was Stroupe's fourth straight second place showing. Current Supercross Lites Points Leader Christophe Pourcel came back from a heat race crash, to post third place showing in the A-Main. Toronto native Dean Wilson put together a solid ride to pick up a fourth place finish, after cruising to victory in the first of two heats for the 250 class. Taking fifth place honors was Ryan Sipes, who stayed up front for most of the heats and A-Main.
After Sipes was Brett Metcalfe in sixth. Metcalfe won the four lap LCQ to secure his spot in the 15 lap 250 A-Main. Kyle Cunningham ended the night in seventh place, after his third place finish in the first heat race. Eighth went to Troy Adams. Mike Willard raced his way into the top ten, finishing the night in nineth. Rounding out the top ten finishers for the Supercross Lites A-Main at Toronto was Nico Izzi in tenth.
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Lites Series head to the Longhorn State to race in the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium next Saturday night March 20th.. The new Stadium is sure to be rocking when the Supercross racers come through. You can catch all the action starting at 8 PM on Speed.
The Monster Energy Supercross Lites Series will pack up their gear and head to the great state of Texas to race in the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium this coming Saturday, March 20th. You can catch all the action on Speed, starting at 8 P.M.
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
-TEXAS 2 STEP-
March 12-13, 2010
Dollansky, Sides Claim Top Spot This Weekend
LONESTAR SPEEDWAY (KILGORE, TX.)- Craig Dollansky (Pictured Left) piloted his No. 7 Big Game Motorsports sponsored World of Outlaw Sprint to victory, kicking off the first of a two night "Texas 2 Step" racing series for the WoO Sprints. "The King" Steve Kinser came home in second, while Kasey Kahne racer Joey Saldana raced his way to a top three finish in third. Jason Meyers put together a solid run, to take a fourth place finish. Fifth went to Jason Sides.
Behind Sides in sixth place was Paul McMahan. "The Wild Child" Jac Haudenschild raced his way to a seventh place showing. Coming in eighth was Kraig Kinser. Tim Kaeding had a good run, finishing the night in nineth. Rounding out the top ten finishers for the first night of action in the "Texas 2 Step" was Danny Lasoski. Last year's WoO Sprint Car Series Champion Donny Schatz took the checkers, finishing 14th, while Daryn Pittman brought his sprint car home in 18th.
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HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK (BAYTOWN, TX).- Jason Sides (Pictured Right) took the checkered flag in th second night of the "Texas 2 Step" racing series for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Tim Kaeding was right behind Sides in second place. TSR racer Donny Schatz bounced back from his 14th place finish, to take third place. KKR racer Joey Saldana raced with the front runners most of the night, ending his night in fourth place. Saldana's KKR teammate Paul McMahan raced his way to the last spot in the top five.
After McMahan was Lance Dewease in sixth. Terry McCarl ran his sprint car to a solid seventh place showing. Eighth belonged to Lucas Wolfe. Danny Lasoski finished the night in nineth, while Jason Meyers claimed tenth. "The King" Steve Kinser finished 12th, right in front of his son Kraig Kinser, who finished 13th. The first "Texas 2 Step" night winner Craig Dollansky ended his run in 16th, while "The Wild Child" Jac Haudenschild took a 20th place finish.
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The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be back in action on March 19-20th. First, they race at the Ocala Speedway in Ocala, FL on Friday, March 19th. Then on Saturday, March 20th, the WoO Late Model Series will race at the Screven Speedway in Sylvania, GA. Please stay tuned to Through the Gears for more coverage on the WoO Late Model Series in 2010!
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USAC
K&N Silver Crown Series will be back in action on May 22th, when they race at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA.
USAC K&N Silver Crown Series 2010 Schedule credited to:
http://www.usacracing.com/silvercrown_index/schedule_sc
Amsoil National Sprint Car Series
New Point Leader in New Sprint Car Series
GIANT SPEEDWAY (HANFORD, CA.)- On Saturday night, Tipton, CA. racer Danny Faria Jr. (Pictured Left) won two things. He won the 30-lap A-Main at Giant Speedway, and in doing so has also taken control of points chase in the Western Regional 360 Sprint Car Series. T.J. Smith posted a strong second place showing. Behind Smith in third was Davey Pombo, who led a total of 11 laps in the A-Main. Fourth belonged to Jace VanderWeerd, while Rusty Carlile came home in fifth.
Craig Stidham raced his way to a sixth place finish. Seventh went to Chris Ennis, while Garrett Ishii finished the night in eighth. Coming in nineth was Jonathan Logan, while Justyne Hamblin raced her way into the final spot in the top tenth.
The next race for the Western Regional 360 Sprint Car Series is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at the Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, CA.
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The USAC Mopar Midget Series will be back in action on March 24th, when they travel to Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, NC. to race March 24-25. Please stay tuned for continued coverage of the Mopar Midget Series in 2010!!!!
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I want to thank each and everyone of you out there, that have taken time out of your busy schedules to read my posts. I hope you have had an amazing time reading about this past weekend of racing action. It's amazing how much I can write and cover in the field of professional motorsports. I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to be able to do something I love. Thank you all for your continued support!
Thank You and God Bless!
MNR
HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETE (ST. PETERSBURG, FL.)- Will Power (Pictured Right) took the lead with about 40 laps to go, and never looked back. The Team Penske racer is on fire, after winning the 100 lap Hondra Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon. This was Power's second straight victory this season. 
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