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Jeff Day was the RaceSaver Sprints feature winner at Cowtown Speedway

Jeff Day was the Racesaver Sprints feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
June 9 (Saturday)

Jeff Day, No. 95, was the Racesaver Sprints feature winner at Cowtown Speedway Saturday night. Starting on the second row, Jeff quickly took the lead and was never challenged for the win. Chase Brewer, No. 99, was second, Austin Mundie, No. 05, was third, Jeb Sessums, No. 01j, was fourth and Ravon Culp, No. 3, was fifth.

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Troy Taylor was the USRA Modifieds feature winner.

Troy Taylor, No. 56, held off a hard charging Clyde Dunn Jr., No. 88xxx, to take the USRA Modifieds feature win. J.P. Dowell, No. 715, was third, Sean Jones, No. 24, was fourth and Justin McCoy, No. 87, was fifth. 

Clyde Dunn Jr. had a strong second place finish.

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Jacob Pirkle was the Limited Modifieds feature winner.

Jacob Pirkle, No. 41, held off several challengers to take the Limited Modifieds feature win. Not sure about second and third place. It got a little crazy at the finish. I believe it was Bret Young, No. 69, and Tory Yant, No. 00, for third. Troy Taylor, No. 56, dropped out with mechanical problems. Glen Hibbard, No. 127, spun out on the last lap.

Tyson Hall was the 600 A-Class Mini Sprints feature winner.

Tyson Hall, No. 5x, defeated Kyle Jones, No. 04, to win the 600 A-Class Mini Sprints feature. Kevin Ramey, No. 7m, was third.

Jared Murray was the Bomber feature winner.

Jared Murray, No. 01, was the Bomber feature winner. This was his second feature win in a row. Gary Smitherman, No. 42, was second and Frank Lackey, No. 41, was third.

MacKenzie Ramey was the Restrictor Mini Sprints feature winner.

MacKenzie Ramey, No. 7m, was the Restrictor Mini Sprints feature winner. Trevor Goad, No. 4t, was second and Johnny Boland, No. 1, was third.

Which contestant do you think won the hot dog eating contest?

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

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Keith White Modifieds feature winner at Heart O' Texas Speedway

Keith White was the IMCA Modifieds feature winner.

By Don Cook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Heart O' Texas Speedway (Waco)
June 8 (Friday)

P.J. Egbert, No. 707, had the Modified to beat at Heart O' Texas Speedway Friday night. But with seven laps to go, Egbert developed mechanical problems opening the door for Keith White, No. 1, to take the lead and the feature win. Cody Daniel, No. 76, was second, Josh McGaha, No. 911, was third, Gene Skelton, No. 129, was fourth and Jason Sartain, No. 74, was fifth.

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 Ronnie Warren, No. 34, appeared to have gotten his third feature win this season in the Southern SportMods, but his car was DQ, giving the win to T.J. Green, No. 55. Cody Shoemaker, No. 54, was third, Ronnie Welborn, No. 20, was fourth and Chris Cogbum, No. 601, was fifth.

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Chase Neill, No. 1, was the IMCA Hobby Stocks feature winner. Shannon Dulock, No. 47, was second, Cody Frank, No. 7, was third, Ben Lucas, No. 7L, was fourth and Nathan Sodek, No. 60, was fifth.

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Current points leader, Greg Andrews, No. 68, was the Pure Stocks feature winner. Ryan Hopkins, No. 4, was second and Cody Shaw, No. 9, was third.

William Dean, No. 44d, was the Cruisers feature winner. This was his first feature win. Alex Norris, No. 8w, was second, No. 778, was third, Marshall Sauseda, No. 11, was fourth and No. 713, was fifth.

Larry Underwood, No. 8, was the Twister feature winner. Dana Harris, No. 778, was second and No. 11, was third.

Preston Jacobs, No. 771, was the Jr. Mini feature winner. Alexis DePalma, No. 4, was second and Taylor Florio, No. 21t, was third.

Corbin Suggs was the Wing Modifieds feature winner. David Williams, No. 22, was second and David Suggs, No. 31, was third.

Jeff Shepperd was the Driver of the Week.

The drivers and the fans paid tribute to J.T. Carpenter who passed away recently.

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There was quite abit of water in the infield in turns three and four.

A nice crowd was on hand to view the races.

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Fort Worth and Dallas area dirt track and dragway schedule (June 8-10)

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
June 9 (Saturday): Lucas Oil ASCS 360 Sprints Series. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Limited Late Models, Jr. Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks plus Street Stocks. 
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
June 8 (Friday): Lucas Oil ASCS 360 Sprints Series. Regular program featuring the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. 
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)
June 9 (Saturday): Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, A-class 600s, Restricted 600s, Factory Stocks plus RaceSaver 305 Sprints. $1 Hot Dog Night.
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)
June 9 (Saturday): Sprint Series of Texas. Regular program featuring Late Models, USA Modifieds and USA Limited Modifieds.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421

Grayson County Speedway
June 9 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. 
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)
June 8 (Friday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks, Twisters plus Wing Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 7:30 p.m. 
Tickets: $10 for adult for adult general admission; $8 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)
June 9 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. Kids Bicycle Race. $15 carload grandstands. 
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)
June 9 (Saturday): East Texas Thunder 25. Southern Thunder Sprints plus regular program featuring Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., racing starts at 7 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)
June 8 (Friday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Bombers plus 600 Wing Mini Sprints and Restrictors.
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)
June 8 (Friday): Regular program featuring 305 RaceSaver Sprints, USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bombers plus Spectators Race. 
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors, $8 for 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)
June 9 (Saturday): Closed. No racing. Regular program featuring USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bombers and Jr. Mini Stocks.
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)
June 9 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Southern Outlaw Street Stocks, Bombers, Cruisers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Autograph Night plus Aaron's Lucky Dog for the Kids!
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)
June 9 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Sunco Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks plus Dwarf Cars.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 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)
June 8-9 (Friday-Saturday): Texas vs. the World.
More information: www.dallasraceway.com
Phone: 972-474-2600

North Star Dragway (Denton)
June 8-9 (Friday-Saturday): High Stakes, Fun N Grudge; BOGO Big Money Bracket Race.
More information: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998

Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
June 8 (Friday): Fast Friday.
More information: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641

Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
June 8 (Friday): Texas Outlaw Pro Mods, Grudge Racing.
More information: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356