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Fort Worth and Dallas area dirt track and dragway schedule (Sept. 10-12)

Fort Worth and Dallas area tracks and dragways. If the forecast calls for inclement weather, check the track Web sites or call the track to make sure the racing is still on schedule:

Dirt tracks

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
Sept. 11 (Saturday): 9/11 Memorial program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Winged 600s, Bombers, Winged Modifieds and Dwarf Cars. Fireworks show
Schedule: Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m.; racing starts at 7:00 p.m. 
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; $2 for ages 3-5; $9 for child (11-under) reserved seat. $18 for adult reserved seat; Pit passes are $30. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track Web site at no additional cost
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952

Kennedale Speedway Park
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Closed. No racing
More information: http://www.raceksp.com/
Phone: 817-478-7223

85 Speedway (Ennis)
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Cruisers, Bombers, Twisters and a Powder Puff. King of the Hill races for the Cruisers and Bombers. Kids ride in cars. Gold Rush for the kids
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $12; senior citizens are $9; children ages 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 get in free. Pit passes are $30 for adults 
More info: www.ennis85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Fall break. No racing
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 or 817-721-5204

Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Sprint Series of Texas. Regular program featuring Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks, Twisters, Young Guns Shootout and Front Wheel Drive.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $3 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Closed. No racing
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Dragways

Texas Raceway (Kennedale) 
Sept. 10 (Friday): Outlaw Drag Radials, Fun N Grudge
Sept 11 (Saturday): DFW Stangs Cruise, Street Legal
Sept. 12 (Sunday): Grudge Racing
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356, metro 817-572-3580

North Star Dragway (Denton)
Sept. 10 (Friday): LoneStar Performance Ultimate Street Night
Sept. 11 (Saturday): Summit ET
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Dallas Raceway (Crandall)
Sept. 10 (Friday): IHRA Double Pro-AM
Schedule: Gates open at Noon until 11 p.m.
Sept. 11 (Saturday): IHRA Double Pro-AM
Schedule: Gates open at 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Sept. 12 (Sunday): IHRA Double Pro-AM
Schedule: Gates open at 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.
More info: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600

Sean Jones wins SportMods Nationals at KSP

SportMod drivers introductions for the A-main.  

Sean Jones was the SportMod feature winner Saturday night. 

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
Sept. 4 (Saturday)

Kennedale Speedway Park held the 6th Annual IMCA Southern SportMod Nationals Friday and Saturday night. In the SportMod feature Friday night, Jay Bransom, #29, finished 1st. However, his car was disqualified and Fort Worth veteran Troy Taylor, #56, was declared the winner. The hard charger award went to Sean Jones, #94, who moved up several places to take the 2nd position. J.P. Dowell, #65d, rounded out the top 3.

Saturday night, Mansfield's Sean Jones, #94, took advantage of a great starting position and quickly jumped out to the lead in the 25-lap main event. There was no stopping Sean Jones Saturday night as he ran away from the 24-car field to take the $2,000 first place money. Troy Taylor, #56, took 2nd and David Ferguson, #64x, was 3rd.

To view a video of the SportMod race, click on the video below:

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, local legend Keith White, #1, took the checkered flag to win the $1,000 Modified feature. About 6-laps into the feature, Keith White passed Mike Hathcock, #103, on a rough track to take the lead. The ruts got to Mike Hathcock costing him several positions. Jeremy Willis, #010, and Kevin Sustaire, #3p, rounded out the top three.

To view a video of the IMCA Modified feature, click on the Modified video below:

In the Street Stock feature, Michael Sterling, #17, came from the back of the pack to pick up the win. It was a close race with several cars battling for the lead. With a couple of laps to go, several cars got together coming out of turn 2, allowing Michael Sterling to go by on the high side for the win. John Riechard, #8j, and Jimmy Parker, #21, were your top three.

To view a video of the Street Stock feature, click on the Street Stock video below:

It was great to see Slider in the house. For more information and to purchase products, go to www.sliderracing.com

For OFFICIAL results and more information, go to: www.raceksp.com

To view some photos of the race cars, click on the slideshow below:

Fort Worth and Dallas area dirt track and dragway schedule (Sept. 2-5)

Fort Worth and Dallas area tracks and dragways. If the forecast calls for inclement weather, check the track Web sites or call the track to make sure the racing is still on schedule:

Dirt tracks
Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Regular program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Winged 600s, Bombers and Dwarf Cars. Demolition Derby
Schedule: Hot laps begin at 7 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m. 
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; $2 for ages 3-5; $9 for child (11-under) reserved seat. $18 for adult reserved seat; Pit passes are $30. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track Web site at no additional cost
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952

Kennedale Speedway Park
Sept. 2 (Thursday): 6th Annual Southern SportMod Nationals
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; practice 7 - 10 p.m.; pit admission $15
Sept. 3 (Friday): 6th Annual Southern SportMod Nationals. IMCA Modifieds $1,000 to win, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern SportMods
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; heat races start at 8 p.m.
Sept. 4 (Saturday): 6th Annual Southern SportMods, $2,000 to win, IMCA Modifieds $1,000 to win and Street Stocks
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; heat races start at 7 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $12, children 6-11 are $5, kids 5 and under get in free. Pit passes are $25 
More information: http://www.raceksp.com/
Phone: 817-478-7223

85 Speedway (Ennis)
Sept. 5 (Sunday): 4th Annual IMCA Southern SportMod Regionals, $750 to win, Cruisers, Bombers and Twisters
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $12; senior citizens are $9; children ages 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 get in free. Pit passes are $30 for adults 
More info: www.ennis85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Compact Cruisers. Kids Gold Rush
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10; children 6-12 are $3; kids under 6 get in free; pit passes are $25
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 or 817-721-5204

Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
Sept. 3 (Friday): Regular program featuring Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Texas Mini-Sprint Nationals
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $3 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Championship Finals, ASCS Outlaw Sprints, RaceSaver Super Sprints. USA Modifieds, Late Models, USA Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks 
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults are $10 (reserved seats at $2 extra); students 12-15 are $5; children 6-11 are $2; kids 5 and under get in free; pit passes are $25
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Dragways

Texas Raceway (Kennedale) 
Sept. 3 (Friday): Motor Madness 7.0. Fun N Grudge
Sept 4 (Saturday): National Dragster Bracket Race, Walls to six winners
Sept. 5 (Sunday): 1st Annual All-Out Grudge race
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356, metro 817-572-3580

North Star Dragway (Denton)
Sept. 3 (Friday): LoneStar Performance Ultimate Street Night
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Texas True Ten 5 and Top Gas Motorcycles
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Dallas Raceway (Crandall)
Sept. 3 (Friday): Test N Tune, Grudge Races
Sept. 4 (Saturday): Test N Tune, Grudge Races, Texas Outlaw 3.30 Jr. Dragsters
More info: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600