Racing Columns


	HOUSEHOLDER: Big weekend at Latimore The folks at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing are getting geared up for the 29th annual revival of the Latimore Valley Fair. Full Story DIRT-TRACK RACING: Layton wins at Susky Chad Layton drove to victory in the Sunday evening's 25-lap sprint-car feature at Susquehanna Speedway Park. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Leffler left local impact By now, the news of Jason Leffler's fatal accident on Wednesday evening at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey has spread far and wide. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: All Stars set to invade area The All Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars will return to the area this weekend with shows at Williams Grove and Lincoln speedways. Full Story Minnesota man shines at Jefferson Hill Climb JEFFERSON -- Jay Sallstom, of Mankato, Minn., swept the Unlimited and Xtreme classes at the White Rose Motorcycle Club's AMA Pro Hill Climb on Sunday. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Busy week looming It will be a very busy week for racers and fans in this area. There will be the conclusion of the Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek, the USAC wingless sprints Eastern Storm and plenty of other action as well. Full Story DIRT-TRACK RACING: Dietrich triumphs Danny Dietrich raced to his second Lincoln Speedway win of the season on Saturday evening. Dietrich's fourth overall win of the season was also his 18th career Lincoln win, leaving him just one win shy of his father, Dan Dietrich, on Lincoln's all-time win list. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Late Model Speedweek set Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek kicks off this weekend, and makes several stops in the area. Full Story DIRT-TRACK RESULTS: Marks gets $5,000 win Brent Marks raced to his first career Selinsgrove sprint-car win in Sunday's Ray Tilley Memorial Classic. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Big races set for weekend The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is dotted with big races, and a number of Memorial events as well. Three tracks will host double-program weekends. Full Story DIRT-TRACK RACING: Rain was big winner Rain hampered many of the local Saturday racing programs. Williams Grove's World of Outlaws show was rained out. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Outlaws set to invade area The World of Outlaws' sprint cars visit the area this week. The Outlaws will race at Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday evening and then at Williams Grove on Friday and Saturday. Full Story DIRT-TRACK RACING: Dietrich triumphs Danny Dietrich scored his first career Susquehanna Speedway Park sprint-car victory on Sunday evening. Full Story Sports Q&A: Hall of Famer Malcolm Wendt Asking Malcolm Wendt which motorcycle hillclimbing championship was his favorite is a lot like asking a parent to choose his or her favorite child. Full Story York Tech student triumphs at Maple Grove MOHNTON -- Brandon Witmeyer and his 1985 Olds 442 left Maple Grove Raceway Sunday afternoon with two championships. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Fish Fry set for Sunday The annual Gary Wolford Fish Fry is planned for Sunday at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The event, to benefit the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, has become an annual "must see. Full Story DIRT TRACK RESULTS: Esh gets big payday Doug Esh raced to his second victory of the season in Saturday's All Star-sanctioned Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Lincoln show gets done fast Saturday at Lincoln Speedway, something unusual happen. Almost the entire program was reeled off without any incidents. Full Story Hanover driver gets breakthrough win at Lincoln Hanover's Logan Schuchart raced to his first career Lincoln Speedway sprint-car win Saturday. While the 2012 National Sprint Car Rookie of the Year is a former Lincoln 358 sprint champion, and won two sprint-car races at Williams Grove last year, the $3,200 win was his first at Lincoln in the top class. Full Story HOUSEHOLDER: Time for the 'Tommy Classic' This Friday evening, Williams Grove Speedway will offer its first championship race of the season for the sprint cars. Full Story