tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207401402010-03-09T12:24:58.527-06:00Jasonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1537125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-49483515193911115632010-03-09T12:14:00.001-06:002010-03-09T12:24:58.534-06:00

This was originally published on Chris Moses' site: www.ovaloperations.com I had planned this for just after "pothole-gate," but my own procrastination made that irrelevant. Now with "Edwards-gate" I got back to work. For being the king of American auto racing (right now), I can't stand watching NASCAR. What impetus got me to write out my feelings? Well, yeah, it was the pothole, but more

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You'll probably see a lot of changes (and a little downtime) over the next couple weeks. In some cases it will look like I stepped back, but the most important thing to me is getting old data to come over. Look and feel are down the road... Some changes in the Blogger platform I used to update this site are coming that require me to host with Google or some other lousy alternative. Plus I

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From Jessica Goldfuss, Junction Motor Speedway-Camelot Inn and Suites, the Lounge, and the Southside Grille all Sign On asOfficial Class Sponsors of the JMS 2010 NASCAR B-Modifieds-JMS Officials and the owners of Camelot Inn, The Lounge, and The SouthsideGrille proudly announce the class sponsorship of the newly added NASCARB-Modifieds of Junction Motor Speedway. The trio sponsors look forward

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-27651634314751285532010-02-26T14:58:00.001-06:002010-02-26T14:58:42.668-06:00

Despite the track being for sale, racing is scheduled for the entire 2010season. Announcement:http://www.wavelinkracewaypark.com/news/topicsview.asp?mid=427Schedule:http://www.wavelinkracewaypark.com/schedule/scheduleview.asp

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-13065113616942159972010-02-24T16:32:00.001-06:002010-02-24T16:32:43.647-06:00

From Jessica Goldfuss, JMS Manager:The Junction Motor Speedway ASCS opener originally scheduled for May 21 hasbeen moved to May 28 (Memorial Day weekend).  

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I-80 Speedway released the Super (formerly Spec) Late Model Racing seriesschedule today. A healthy 17-show slate is on tap:4/17 I-80 Speedway5/1 Junction Motor Speedway5/14 Boone County Speedway5/16 I-80 Speedway5/29 Junction Motor Speedway6/11 Park Jefferson Speedway6/12 Shelby County Speedway6/13 I-80 Speedway6/18 Butler County Motorplex7/11 I-80 Speedway7/24 Junction Motor Speedway7/25 I-80

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I'm not done yet. Here's a few more that I liked from 2009. Tige Jensen, Eagle Raceway, July 25, 2009 This is my favorite of the "driver in car" shots this year. Compositionally speaking, I'd like to have the wing strut removed from the top, but I don't work like that. But, I liked Tige's concentrated look (it was before a heat race). Aesthetically what I liked is that it's essentially a blue/

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From Junction Motor SpeedwayThe USMTS Spring Thaw is postponed until March 26-27 because of snow andcold conditions. Please check www.junctionmotorspeedway.com for further updates.  

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ANKENY, Iowa (Feb. 9) – Officials from the United States Modified TouringSeries officials announced today that Casey's General Stores will continueas the title sponsor of the USMTS National Tour through the end of 2012.As part of their ongoing partnership, Casey's General Stores will remain thetitle sponsor of the USMTS National Tour and the Hunt for the USMTS NationalChampionship for at least

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Check out the new www.tigejensen.comTige has a new look, with in-car videos and plans to add more content on aregular basis. Looks good! 

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Gilman City MissouriFor Immediate Release:The WORLD Dirt Racing League (WDRL) is sorry to announce that it will nolonger have the Touring Series WDRL and is discontinuing business as suchimmediately.We hated to have to make this announcement because of the loyalty of therace fans, race teams, and several racetracks that we have been fortunate tohave races at each year.We have a lot of friends out

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-51985363009040912712010-02-04T09:51:00.003-06:002010-02-04T09:58:40.417-06:00

Here's two more. One a portrait, and yes...one a wreck. Trevor Grossenbacher July 25, 2009 I want to do more of this. One thing I think is important, and I want to improve is making personal connections with the people you photograph. I'm not talking about anything deep, just at least knowing them and them knowing you. I wouldn't ever demand them to 'pose' as it were, especially before a race.

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Here's some more pics that were my favorite last year.Click on the pics for larger images. Brian Cudly May 9, 2009 This is one of my favorite action photos from 2009. It's a classic case of "going where they ain't." Cudly tries to make the move down low as the rest take the high groove. With the exception that it's heavy, cumbersome, temperamental and 40 years old, the Norman 200b flash unit

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Tune in this Saturday (Feb. 6) to Sirius NASCAR Radio as NASCAR Late ModelDriver Andrew Kosiski talks it up with Pat Patterson on "Front Stretch." "Front Stretch" airs from 8am-11am CST every Saturday. Andrew is scheduledto be live on the air at 8:40am CST. As the NASCAR world prepares for the Bud Shootout Saturday evening, listenin as Andrew discusses his family's racing history and talks about

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BELLEVILLE, Kan. (Feb. 3) - As intrigue grows for the running of theBelleville 100 this July, so does the interest from the RV community.The Hi-Banks RV Park is reporting that their location, situated directlyacross from the world famous Belleville High Banks race track, is nearlyfilled with reservations for the July 2-4 drama-filled racing event.Recreational vehicle travelers to Belleville need

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I'm not going to do a Top Ten list or anything like that - or a formal countdown, just a series of what I liked and why I liked it. AND, it may not be a photo I've put online already.... A feature start May 30, 2009 It's the start of the Sprint A feature at Eagle Raceway on May 30, 2009. The track had been a dustbowl all night. I just wanted to try something different - something that would

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-71888402553120698262010-02-02T10:53:00.005-06:002010-02-03T13:00:47.830-06:00

Without being any part of the proceedings and reading about it as soon as everyone else did, it appears that attorney and former track owner Craig Kelley helped mediate a deal between Eagle and I-80 over what was going to be a nasty conflict in scheduling. My thoughts: - Obviously, as you can see the April 10 date wasn't the only bone of contention. From what I was told outside of the

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-41178454010124518642010-02-02T09:11:00.002-06:002010-02-02T09:40:13.507-06:00

I'm back on Twitter, with a bit of a plan. I'll tweet bits of racing info, and photo stuff. Sometimes related, sometimes not at all. As you can tell, it will probably tilt toward the photo end, but I certainly don't forget my racing roots. Either way - it's just a click. Follow me at: www.twitter.com/jasonorthphoto

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-71611972177150313622010-02-01T10:40:00.001-06:002010-02-01T10:40:14.982-06:00

From Craig Kelley:I am happy to announce the following schedule changes for the twoLincoln-Omaha metro-area tracks for 2010 after sit-down meetings, and greatgive-and-take by both track ownership teams:Sat., April 3: I-80 MLRA TOURING LATE MODELS, A Mods and Hobby Stocks, asscheduled. Eagle closedFriday, April 9: I-80 will run a newly-scheduled NASCAR weekly show PLUS$1000 to win A Modified Show

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Seems that even the big boys are feeling the pinch. From ESPN: http://tinyurl.com/ydy8j6y So, I wonder if Jimmie and Dale will gather up all the other racers and boycott NASCAR. D'oh! Ok - that wasn't fair, and I'm friends with many who were on the other side of that debate, but we're going to have to agree to disagree. That said, as much as I don't think it will happen - I think local

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YouTube Video Contest: Tell us why you're Knoxville Raceway's biggest fanand win a pair of 2010 Knoxville Raceway season tickets! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, Knoxville Raceway is giving away apair of 2010 season tickets to one lucky winner, along with four runners upprizes, including a limited edition Raceopoly board game and NationalsAnniversary Cap. All you have to do is create a

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Kind of old news, but it's a sign of the times. Here's the listing on Home Real Estate's site: http://tinyurl.com/yak3jvd Guys, for $748,000 it isn't going to be bought to keep racing. Too much money for too little return. This property is being sold for commercial use with the advantages being near a high-traffic area and a junction of two major routes. The days of the track are numbered.

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Here's a revised edition of the schedule. Over 20 dates are on tap for justMidwest region races alone. The Midwest season opens and closes at I-80 Speedway in a pair of two-dayevents. Notable is the June 11 & 12 Eagle Nationals, a co-sanctionedNational/Midwest event paying $5000 to win. It replaces the long-runningWorld of Outlaws as the signature event at Eagle. April9 - Northern Plains/Midwest,

Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740140.post-16458784547684423372010-01-19T23:57:00.000-06:002010-01-20T14:02:08.576-06:00

The most expensive part of racing a car is...racing it. In a recent IMCA press release, it was noted that there were 20 shows on tap, at one track, for an economy class this year. The ASCS Midwest series has the potential for over 20 shows this season. One has to wonder: are we asking too much of the racers? Are we asking for too much fuel money, too much tire money, too much money to fix

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Joe sent me the final batch Sunday. Check 'em out here (same gallery as before, I just added the tinyURL link toprevent cutting off the link address).http://tinyurl.com/yct8yet

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