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Egbert defeats White for Heart 'O Texas Speedway Modifieds feature win

G.W. Egbert was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Waco)
April 27 (Friday)

In the IMCA Modifieds feature Friday night at Heart 'O Texas Speedway, G.W. Egbert, No. 717, defeated Keith White, No. 1, for the win. Dwayne Grantham, No. 27g, was third and Pat McGuire, No. 9, was fourth. Billy Bachmayer Jr., No. 38, had a strong run, but spun out with six laps to go. This was G.W. Egbert's second feature win this season.

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

George White was the ASCS Sprints feature winner.

Lil' George White, No. 10, whipped the ASCS Gulf South Region field to take the feature win. Brandon Berryman, No. 31, was a close second and Palm Harbor Homes Michael Lang, No. 14, was third. Rounding out the top five, were Channin Tankersley, No. 0, and Travis Elliott, No. 15t. Twenty-seven Sprints were in the pits and twenty Sprints started the 25-lap feature. The ASCS Sprints will be at Texas Thunder Speedway in Killeen Saturday night.

To view a video of the ASCS Sprints feature, click below:

In the IMCA Southern SportMods feature, Chris Cogburn, No. 601, was first. Kenny Ware, No. 83k, was second and T.J. Green, No. 55, was third.

Pure Stocks: Greg Andrews, No. 68, Tommy Honey, No. 18, and Kevin Smith, No. 57.

Street Stocks: David Khoury, No. 173, Wade White, No. 68, and Tommy Kirkpatrick, No. 71.

It looked like Kevin had his first feature win in three years.

Cruisers: Kevin Harper, No. 126 (DQ'ed for scales), Andrews Richards, No. 9 and Jr. Jean, No. 47.

Jr. Mini Stock: Kayleigh Kornegay, No. 21K, Dakota Collier, No. 27 and Preston Jacobs, No.77.

Twisters: Dena Wachsmann, No. 94, John Fikes, No. 39 and Timothy Weir, No. 114.

To view a video of some other classes racing action, click below:

Drivers of the week

Jeremy Oliver No. 82

Garett Rawls No. 4

  A nice crowd was on hand to watch the races.

For more information, go to: www.heartotexspeedway.com

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Fort Worth and Dallas area dirt track and dragway schedule (April 27-April 29)

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

Abilene Speedway
April 28 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Limited Late Models, Jr. Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks plus Late Models. 
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800 or 325-725-3849

Boyd Raceway
April 27 (Friday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. Kids Gold Rush.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587 

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
April 28 (Saturday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, A-class 600s, Restricted 600s, Street Stocks, Bombers plus STEMS.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952

Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
May 5 (Saturday): Sprint Series of Texas plus regular program featuring USA Modifieds, USA Limited Modifieds, Late Models and Street Stocks.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Grayson County Speedway
April 28 (Saturday): North Texas Stars plus regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. Free Food Night.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; Students and Seniors $10; $5 for kids counter height and below; Kids 2 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More info: www.gcsracing.com
Phone: 903-892-3157

Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
April 27 (Friday): ASCS Sprint Car Series presented by Life Partners, Inc. plus regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m. 
Tickets: $15 for adult for adult general admission; $10 for seniors/students; $3 for children 6-12; kids 5 and under are free; $25 for pit passes 
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294

Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
April 28 (Saturday): Demolition Derby plus regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Jr. Mini Stocks plus 305 RaceSaver Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m. 
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25. 
More information: www.raceksp.com
Phone: 817-478-7223

LoneStar Speedway (Kilgore)
April 28 (Saturday): Thunder on the High Banks, featuring STS Sprints plus regular program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m., time trials starts at 6:15 p.m. 
Tickets: $10 for adult for adult general admission; $5 for children 6-11; kids 5 and under are free; $30 for pit passes 
More info: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Phone: 903-986-9731

Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie)
April 27 (Friday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Bombers, Non Wing Mini Sprints plus Lone Star Dwarf Cars. 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
Phone: 903-340-9211

RPM Speedway (Crandall)
April 27 (Friday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, 305 Winged Sprints, Bombers, Street Stocks plus IHWMA Texas Wing Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.rpmspeedwayoftexas.com
Phone: 972-427-6822

Super Bowl Speedway (Greenville)
April 28 (Saturday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bombers and Jr. Mini Stocks. Autograph Night.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 7-11; Kids 6 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.superbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 903-883-2504

85 Speedway (Ennis)
April 28 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Street Stocks, Bombers, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks, Twisters, SSS, Hot Stocks and Late Models. Powder Puff.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.ennis85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500

281 Speedway (Stephenville)
April 28 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Sunco Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open at 1 p.m.; racing starts at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $3 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092 or 817-721-5204

Dragways

Dallas Raceway (Crandall)
April 28 (Saturday): Test N Tune, Fun and Grudge.
More information: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600

North Star Dragway (Denton)
April 27-28 (Friday-Saturday): High Stakes, Fun N Grudge; Big Money Bracket Race, National Dragster Challenge.
More information: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
April 27 (Friday): American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
More information: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641

Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
April 27 (Friday): Outlaw Fuel Altereds
More information: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356

Swap Meet

Pate Swap Meet (Fort Worth)
April 26-29 (Thursday-Sunday): 40th Annual Pate Swap Meet; Featuring thousands of automotive parts.
More information: www.pateswapmeet.com
Phone: 1-713-649-0922

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Terrific Troy on a roll at Cowtown Speedway

 Troy Taylor was the USRA Modified feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
April 21 (Saturday)

Veteran Troy Taylor, No. 56, made it five USRA Modified feature wins in a row at Cowtown Speedway Saturday night. Starting from the third row, Troy worked his way to the front after a few laps and was never challenged for the win. Bryan Suggs, No. 99ii, was second and Brandon McElroy, No. ps3, was third.

Several of the cars were teched after the races.

To view a video of the USRA Modifieds feature, click below:

Troy Taylor was the Limited Modifieds feature winner.

Troy Taylor, No. 56, continued his winning ways by taking the Limited Modifieds feature. Bret Young, No. 69, was second and Tory Yant, No.00, was third.

Jeff Day was the RaceSaver Sprints feature winner.

Jeff Day, No. 95, was the RaceSaver Sprints feature winner. Ryan Hall, No. 79, was second and Austin Mundie, No. 5m, was third.

To view a video of the RacsSaver Sprints feature, click below:

David Bonham, No. 66, was the winner in the Street Stocks feature. Tim Murry, No. 20, was second and Rick Harger, No. 74, was third.

Tyson Hall was the 600 Mini Sprints winner.

Tyson Hall, No. 5x, was the 600 Mini Sprints feature winner. Kyle Jones, No. 69, was second and Kevin Ramey, No. 4x, was third.

Mackenzie Ramey was the Restrictor Mini Sprints feature winner.

Mackenzie Ramey, No. 7m, was the Restrictor Mini Sprints feature winner. Dylan Fox, No. 27, was second and Regan Reed, No. 7, was third. 

Gary Smitherman was the Bomber feature winner.

Gary Smitherman, No. 42, won a close one in the Bomber feature. Trevor Lane, No. 517, was second and Justin Baker, No. 8, was third.

To view a video of Racing Highlights from some of the other classes, click below:

For Cowtown Speedway action photos, check out Rudy Garcia's racing photos at: www.rudygarciaphotos.smugmug.com

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

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