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Must See Racing American Speed US Nationals

May 19 2022

LITT TO RETURN TO MUST SEE RACING ACTION FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2019

May 19, 2022 – When the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro invades Kalamazoo Speedway next weekend, It will do so with a familiar face.

Canadian driver Ryan Litt will be making his North American sprint car start for the first time in three seasons during the May 27-28 American Speed U.S. Nationals. Litt has been unable to cross the Canadian border due to Covid-19 restrictions. Travel to the states has been very difficult for Canadian Citizens due to policies instated by the Canadian government during the height of COVID-19. For Litt, he’s beyond excited to get back behind the wheel of his winged pavement sprint car.

“When COVID-19 first hit I wasn’t too worried about it because I thought it would be over pretty quick” explains Litt. “I got the car ready during that time like I normally do. It got stretched out way longer than anybody anticipated. It didn’t really affect the U.S. too bad because you guys kept racing. Because we couldn’t cross the border, we were pretty much stuck at home. I haven’t even attended a race because everything was shut down up here. It’s been a pretty long wait to say the least. I downloaded FloRacing, DIRTVision, and MAVTV to keep up with everything, but I haven’t been to a track since 2019”.

Despite the lengthy layoff, Litt is confident he can find success during the American Speed U.S. Nationals. Litt did compete in South Africa a few weeks before COVID-19 shut the world down. Kalamazoo Speedway is a track he has found victory lane at previously during his career.

“Kalamazoo is a really small, fast, wide-open track where you’re always turning. You don’t have much of a chance to take a breath. It’s probably gonna feel super-fast for me getting back into it. Its like riding a bike. I’ve been driving sprint cars long enough to know what to expect after a few laps. I like the track. Generally, towards the end of the race there is two grooves. I’m pumped. You always go to win, but if I could finish on the podium both nights, it would be a great start to the season”.

“I have life-long friends in the racing community I haven’t even got to see the past three years. Its gonna be fun to get back and see all my buddies again. I haven’t even got to smell methanol in a few years, so I’m looking forward to that maybe the most” concluded Litt.

The second annual American Speed U.S. nationals kicks off May 27 and will also include the Maxima Racing Oils Midwest Lights Series, the Ohio Wheelman, National Compacts and the MCR Dwarf Cars. The two-day event will conclude the following evening.

The live broadcast will be the “SPEED SPORT Spotlight Event” for the week, and available free for SPEEDSPORT.tv subscribers. Through the month of May, SPEED SPORT is offering special subscription pricing at $14.99/mo or just $99.00 for a full year. Fans can sign up at SPEEDSPORT.tv/subscribe

May 10 2022

LIGUORI BACK ON TRACK TO COMPETE IN AMERICAN SPEED NATIONALS

May 10, 2022 – With the 2nd annual American Speed U.S. Nationals just a little over three weeks away, it didn’t appear Joe Liguori would be participating in this year’s event until Monday afternoon. The Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro will be contesting its second edition of the American Speed U.S. Nationals at Kalamazoo Speedway May 27-28.

2021 Must See Racing Sprint Car Series “American Speed U.S. Nationals” At Kalamazoo – (HIGHLIGHTS)

Liguori was involved in a hard crash on the final lap of the April 30 MSR event at South Boston Speedway. Liguori’s machine was destroyed while battling for second place coming to the checkered. The only good news, Liguori still managed to finish third despite a destroyed race car.

MSR did not tally points or award a series champion in 2021 due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, had the series crowned a champion, Liguori would have been the 2021 MSR champion. Entering 2022, Liguori was one of the favorites to win this year’s title chase.

Liguori confirmed on Monday afternoon that he, along with wife Lynsey, daughter Emilee, and Brad Ringer were hard at work getting a new Bernie Hallisky built car ready in time for the Memorial Day Weekend.

“I’ve been building a non-winged car” Liguori explained Monday afternoon. “We did plan to run the new car with a wing a few times. With the circumstances now, that is now our primary wing car. We’ll get the

Hurricane fixed when we can. The “X” car will be making its debut at Kalamazoo”.
Its no secret Liguori would like to claim the 2022 MSR championship and his most recent thrash to get the new car finished in time for the American Speed U.S. Nationals is evidence.

”I was talking to Bernie Hallisky and we were bantering back and fourth as to which car to run. “I know we can win this championship. I just have a lot more fun running the wing cars. The non-wing cars are fun, but I have a lot more fun running the wing cars. They’re such fun cars to drive. We have a shot at winning this championship. Why don’t we keep chasing this. So that’s what we’re doing. We’re gonna be ready for Kalamazoo”.

Liguori took the time to explain the South Boston wreck in detail as he remembered it.”The motor was fading on longer runs. The last couple of laps I was just trying to make it to the end. I saw Jacob Dolinar up top of me a lap before. The way the track was you were committed on exit. I was lower than I normally was, and the car started pushing up the hill. Coming to the checkered I let it go because I figured if I could get it straight I’d beat him to the line because I thought I could horsepower him to the line.

It got to where I knew that wasn’t gonna happen. I rolled out of the gas, and it took off to him. I don’t know, I still feel like I’m a little inexperienced at some of that stuff. When your wide open like that everything happens so quick. When I made contact, it just ricocheted me down into the inside wall”.

With a renewed sense of urgency and a new car, Liguori also hinted that a new look might be in store. “Thanks to Indy Powder Coating, the car is gonna have a different look, but that’s all I’ll say” laughed Liguori.

Entries continue to plie for the 2nd annual American Speed U.S. Nationals as drivers from several states have already entered the May 27-28 two-day event. The festival of speed will also include an appearance of the Maxima Racing Oil’s Midwest Lights Series on Friday night as well has honoring our veterans all weekend long with several events planned.

For more info on the evet please log onto www.mustseeracing.com .

Must See Racing North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 6 2022

MUST SEE RACING TO INVADE HISTORIC NORTH WILKESBORO IN AUGUST

May 6, 2022 – North Wilkesboro Speedway released its updated schedule on Thursday afternoon, and it revealed that the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro will be there for a two-race weekend August 12-13 as part of the tracks reopening. A practice date will be held on August 11.

The historic 0.625-mile track, located 80 miles north of Charlotte, was an annual mainstay on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for decades until the track closed after the 1996 season. Jeff Gordon won that last race on September 29, 1996. The track features a unique uphill backstretch and downhill outstretch and is highly popular with race fans. The track re-opened briefly in 2010 for a handful of stock car events before shuttering for good.

Must See Racing’s appearance at North Wilkesboro will be the first-time winged sprint cars have ever visited the track that originally opened in 1949. Must See Racing’s debut at North Wilkesboro will be dependent on a test that will be conducted at the track in the near future.

Details Monday were scarce, but MSR president Jim Hanks did confirm the event and indicated more details will be announced in the coming days. “We really appreciate the opportunity as we look forward to competing at such a historically significant track with its rich racing history. It is a real honor to be a part of this high-profile grass roots event.”

Although the purse and event details haven’t been firmed up, it is expected that each night will pay $4,000 to win and be highlighted by a 25-lap feature event each night. With the Steadfast For Veterans Challenge money, fast qualifier bonus, and heat race monies, a driver who sweeps both nights could potentially walk off with $10,400.

The track will host a series of races on the asphalt in August before the asphalt is removed and the track will become dirt for multiple races in October. The track will be repaved later in the year will a full staple of races on the new asphalt in the future.

This will be the first time MSR has competed at a track that has featured NASCAR Cup events in the past since it raced at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2011. The all-time existing track record is expected to fall once the powerful winged 410 sprint cars hit the track.

MSR also indicated that SPEED SPORT / MAVTV would play a key role in this event and further broadcast details will be announced one they are finalized.

The track has played an important part of American motorsports history. All three of NASCAR’s premier divisions have competed at the track over the years. The all-time winners list is a who’s who of racing greats. Fireball Roberts, Junior Johnson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt are just a few of the greats who have graced victory lane at North Wilkesboro.

For more details on this event please visit www.mustseeracing.com.

May 5 2022

AMERICAN SPEED US NATIONALS LESS THAN 4 WEEKS AWAY

May 4, 2022 – The 2nd annual American Speed U.S. Nationals at Kalamazoo Speedway in now less than four weeks away. Both the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro and the Maxima Racing Oils Must See Racing Midwest Lights Series will head line two days of racing action over Memorial Day Weekend May 27-28.

This year’s event will feature more than just a baraza of racing. It will celebrate the sacrifices U.S. armed forces members have made over the years as well as many U.S. airpower aircraft that will be on display in the air as well as on the ground. The American Speed U.S. Nationals has quickly evolved into one of the most popular Memorial Day weekend Midwest short track events.

This year’s roster of drivers already entered is full of former pavement sprint car champions from around the country that includes Jimmy McCune, Troy DeCaire, Anthony McCune, Joe Liguori, Jason Blonde, Tom Jewell, Charlie Schultz and 2021 PINK LADY CLASSIC winner Colton Nelson from Meridian Idaho as well as a handful of other stout drivers. The entire entry list for this event will be announced prior to the event.

Must See Racing Nationals The action will kick off on Friday night May 27 with a full night of racing featuring the Midwest Compact Touring Series (MCTS), Zoo Stocks, MSR Lights Series, and a 50-lap feature event for the MSR 410 National Series. The following night May 28 the MSR National Series will return along with the MCR Dwarf Cars, MCTS, and Ohio Wheelman Street Stocks.

The weekends action won’t be relegated to the track. Pre-race festivities will include a WWII Warbird flyover performed by the Hooligan Flight Team. In addition, a Vietnam era Huey Helicopter will be on display for fans to get an up-close look at.

In addition to honoring out service members past and present, pre-race festivities will also include participation from the Honor Guard and Bagpipe Corps. A 21 Gun Salute will also be performed.

MSR marketing partner Steadfast For Veterans will be playing a significant part in this year’s event. They will be sponsoring the 2022 Steadfast Veterans Challenge. If the Fast Qualifier elects to start from the rear, and wins the feature event, he will pick up an extra $1000. In addition, Steadfast For Veterans will be hosting the cook out for veterans during the event.

Steadfast For Veterans is a non-profit organization that provides housing for homeless veterans. 2020 is the second consecutive season MSR has teamed up with Steadfast For Veterans to bring awareness to the cause.

For more info on Must See Racing or the American Speed U.S. Nationals please visit the all-new website www.mustseeracing.com.

Bobby Santos - Must See Racing - South Boston Speedway

May 1 2022

Santos Completes Must See Weekend Sweep At South Boston

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (April 30, 2022) – What took Bobby Santos nearly half the race on Friday night at South Boston Speedway took less than two laps Saturday night. It also ended in the same result.

Santos secured his second straight Must See Racing Sprint Car Series presented by Engine Pro victory to open the 2022 season by surging from fourth on the grid to the top spot in less than two laps. He passed outside polesitter Joe Liguori in turn three on lap two of 30 and led the remaining distance.

The Franklin, Mass., native beat eventual runner-up Jacob Dolinar by 8.978 seconds at the checkered flag to complete a sweep of Sentara Healthcare American Sprint Car Weekend at the four-tenths-mile paved oval. It was his fourth career win with the winged 410 pavement sprint car tour.

“The guys did a great job and really gave me everything that I needed again,” said Santos in victory lane. “I just hope that everyone is OK (for the next race out), because a lot of guys had tough luck this weekend with motors and other things … and you never want to see that in a series as competitive as this one. That’s a bit of a bummer as a group, but it was a lot of fun racing this winged car tonight.”

The most exciting moment of the feature came after Santos had taken the checkered flag, when Dolinar and Liguori touched wheels exiting the final corner while battling for runner-up honors.

(From left) Bobby Santos, Jacob Dolinar and Joe Liguori celebrate on the podium following Saturday’s Must See Racing sprint car feature at South Boston Speedway. (Must See Racing photo)

That contact sent Liguori spinning into the inside wall, destroying his Hurricane Chassis No. 13, while Dolinar crossed the finish line just ahead of Liguori.

“I had a really good run on the outside. I was past him, from what I could tell, coming out of the corner,” Dolinar explained afterward. “Joe told me that his front wheels locked (up), and he just didn’t have any turn coming up out of the corner and slid up into me. We’re lucky we didn’t end up crashed as well.

“Just a good night for us, though. Second’s not what we want, but we’re getting closer to a victory.”

Despite being backward and having pieces flying off his race car, Liguori still managed to reach the checkered flag and was scored with a third-place finish.

“We were just really tight,” Liguori lamented, taking responsibility for the crash. “As soon as I saw [Dolinar] on the outside, I tried to race him up off the corner and basically just pushed right up the track. When I rolled out of it to give him the spot, the car just went right up into him.

“I guess I kind of did it to myself,” he added. “I don’t want his guys to think I was trying to run him into the fence, because that wasn’t what I was after at all. We’ll be back with a new car for the next race.”

Just one caution flag slowed the pace Saturday, waving on lap 17 and erasing a three-quarter lap lead that Santos had built up over the rest of the field.

Night one fast qualifier Charlie Schultz, who set the all-time South Boston Speedway track record at 12.051 seconds Friday, finished fourth and two-time Must See Racing champion Troy DeCaire was fifth.

Santos set fast time to open the program Saturday, turning a lap of 12.321 seconds (116.874 mph) in his Richard Fieler-owned No. 22a. Rick Holley and Liguori split the pair of eight-lap heat races held prior to the main event.

The Must See Racing sprint car season continues May 27-28 at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Speedway with the second annual American Speed U.S. Nationals. Full programs will be contested on both nights.

For more information on Must See Racing, visit www.mustseeracing.com.

Must See Racing Sprint Car Series; South Boston Speedway; South Boston, Va.; April 30, 2022

Qualifying (single-lap): 1. Bobby Santos, 22a, 12.321-Fieler; 2. Charlie Schultz, 9s, 12.478-Reiser; 3. Joe Liguori, 13, 12.644-Liguori; 4. Jacob Dolinar, 48, 12.834-Carter; 5. Troy DeCaire, 36, 13.132-Statham; 6. Tom Jewell, 7, 13.574-Fogel; 7. Rick Holley, 85, 13.726-Holley; 8. Joshua Sexton, 3k, 13.857-Koyan; 9. Todd McQuillen, 2k, 14.050-Koyan; 10. Anthony Linkenhoker, 4, 15.259-Linkenhoker; 11. Jimmy McCune, 88, NT-McCune; 12. Jeff Bloom, 26, NT-Bloom.

Heat #1 (8 laps): 1. Rick Holley, 2. Joshua Sexton, 3. Anthony Linkenhoker, 4. Todd McQuillen, 5. Jimmy McCune (DNS), 6. Jeff Bloom (DNS).

Heat #2 (8 laps): 1. Joe Liguori, 2. Bobby Santos, 3. Jacob Dolinar, 4. Charlie Schultz, 5. Troy DeCaire, 6. Tom Jewell.

Engine Pro Feature (30 laps): 1. Bobby Santos [4], 2. Jacob Dolinar [1], 3. Joe Liguori [2], 4. Charlie Schultz [3], 5. Troy DeCaire [5], 6. Tom Jewell [6], 7. Joshua Sexton [8], 8. Rick Holley [7], 9. Anthony Linkenhoker [10], 10. Todd McQuillen [9], 11. Jeff Bloom [11], 12. Jimmy McCune (DNS).

Lap Leader(s): Jacob Dolinar Grid, Joe Liguori 1, Bobby Santos 2-30.

Hard Charger: #22a – Bobby Santos (+3)

Bobby Santos wins at South Boston Speedway

May 1 2022

Santos Soars To Season-Opening Must See Victory

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (April 29, 2022) – Getting to the front of the field at South Boston Speedway was the hardest part Friday night for seventh-starting Bobby Santos.

Once he got there, staying ahead of the pack was simple.

Santos cruised to the opening victory of the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series presented by Engine Pro season with a dominant late-race performance at the four-tenths-mile, semi-banked oval. He picked his way forward early, then surged past outside polesitter and early race leader Troy DeCaire in lap traffic on the 14th circuit of a fast-paced 30-lap feature.

From that point on, Santos never looked back.

Photo Credits: Bobby Santos and his crew celebrate in victory lane Friday night at South Boston Speedway. (Must See Racing photo) Bobby Santos at speed Friday during action at Virginia’s South Boston Speedway. (Must See Racing photo)

Despite a caution at the halfway point – brought on after DeCaire slowed in turn three with a right-rear tire issue – Santos roared away from his closest pursuers. He held off fast qualifier Charlie Schultz on the lone restart of the night and steadily drove away to a 4.651-second victory in the familiar black No. 22a fielded by veteran car owner Richard Fieler.

It was the first visit for Must See Racing to South Boston and the first series event ever held in the state of Virginia.

Friday night’s triumph marked the third career Must See Racing sprint car victory for Santos, the 2010 champion of NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour. All three of Santos’ Must See Racing wins have come at different facilities.

“We had a great car, right from the start of the race,” Santos explained in victory lane. “I can’t thank Dick (Fieler) enough; he gives me all the resources to come out here and perform like we did tonight. Honestly, we’ve all been chasing the McCune family in the series for so long that you wonder if anyone else is ever going to end up on top … but it felt good to have Jim (McCune) come over and congratulate us after that one.

“They’ve been the model of consistency and excellence here and I’m happy we could give them a run tonight,” Santos continued. “It was crazy sketchy coming up through the field, but when you have a great race car, you can be confident in the moves you’re making and that’s how I felt out there all night.”

Schultz was aiming for a clean sweep of the season opener after setting a new all-time track record (12.051 seconds, 119.492 mph) in qualifying and winning the third of three 10-lap sprint car heat races Friday night.

Afterward, however, the Ohio native and past Midwest Supermodified Ass’n champion admitted that Santos was simply too strong in clean air once he got to the lead.

“A lot of that race came down to getting out front first, and he just beat us to the clean air,” Schultz lamented. “My hat goes off to Bobby and his whole team; he really did a great job. I had a feeling that it would come down to the two of us, and we weren’t disappointed. We just didn’t adjust quite enough for how the track conditions were after the late model feature … we were just way too tight in the main.

“He had a better car and could get through traffic a little quicker than I could,” added Schultz. “We’ll learn from this one and try to come back tomorrow and end up one spot better.”

Jacob Dolinar, the 2020 Must See Racing rookie of the year and 2021 Most Improved Driver with the series, completed the podium in one of his strongest career efforts with the pavement winged sprint car tour. Joe Liguori crossed fourth, the final car on the lead lap due to a high attrition rate Friday night.

Five-time series champion Jimmy McCune and DeCaire were among those who failed to finish the opening night of Sentara Health American Sprint Car Weekend because of various mechanical issues.

Sixteen sprint cars signed in to compete at South Boston. Schultz’s fast time in qualifying was the first of his Must See Racing career, while Tom Jewell, DeCaire and Schultz each won their respective heat races.

Both nights of the Sentara Health American Sprint Car Weekend will be tape-delayed for broadcast on SPEED SPORT Presents on MAVTV. Broadcast dates and times will be announced later.

Must See Racing will conclude the weekend at South Boston on Saturday night with a second complete program. The action will be co-headlined by twin 75s for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series late models.

For more information on Must See Racing, visit the series website at www.mustseeracing.com.

Must See Racing Sprint Car Series; South Boston Speedway; South Boston, Va.; April 29, 2022

Qualifying (best of two laps): 1. Charlie Schultz, 9s, 12.051-Reiser; 2. Bobby Santos III, 22a, 12.097-Fieler; 3. Joe Liguori, 13, 12.308-Liguori; 4. Mike McVetta, 50m, 12.309-Myers; 5. Jimmy McCune, 88, 12.340-McCune; 6. Jacob Dolinar, 48, 12.424-Carter; 7. L.J. Grimm, 88a, 12.431-Andrews; 8. Troy DeCaire, 36, 12.574-Statham; 9. Todd McQuillen, 2k, 13.114-Koyan; 10. Joshua Sexton, 3k, 13.278-Koyan; 11. Jeff Bloom, 26, 13.297-Bloom; 12. Rick Holley, 85, 13.525-Holley; 13. Tom Jewell, 7, 13.839-Fogel; 14. Anthony Linkenhoker, 4, 14.064-Linkenhoker; 15. Anthony McCune, 8, 14.398-McCune; 16. Johnny Petrozelle III, 81, NT-Blake.

Heat #1 (10 laps, all transfer): 1. Tom Jewell, 2. Rick Holley, 3. Jeff Bloom, 4. Anthony Linkenhoker, 5. Anthony McCune, 6. Johnny Petrozelle III (DNS).

Heat #2 (10 laps, all transfer): 1. Troy DeCaire, 2. L.J. Grimm, 3. Jacob Dolinar, 4. Todd McQuillen, 5. Joshua Sexton.

Heat #3 (10 laps, all transfer): 1. Charlie Schultz, 2. Joe Liguori, 3. Mike McVetta, 4. Bobby Santos III, 5. Jimmy McCune.

Engine Pro A-Feature (30 laps): 1. Bobby Santos III [7], 2. Charlie Schultz [8], 3. Jacob Dolinar [4], 4. Joe Liguori [6], 5. Joshua Sexton [9], 6. Jimmy McCune [5], 7. Troy DeCaire [2], 8. Tom Jewell [11], 9. Anthony Linkenhoker [12], 10. L.J. Grimm [3], 11. Anthony McCune [14], 12. Jeff Bloom [13], 13. Rick Holley [10], 14. Todd McQuillen [1], 15. Mike McVetta (DNS), 16. Johnny Petrozelle (DNS).

Lap Leader(s): Decaire 1-13, Santos 14-30.

Hard Charger: #22a – Bobby Santos III (+6)

April 28 2022

SOBO TRACK RECORD ALL BUT CERTAIN TO FALL

April 28, 2022 – When the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro visits South Boston Speedway this weekend, the all-time existing track record is certain to fall. But how much is anyone’s guess. It will be the first time in the history of the historic 4/10-mile track, that first opened in 1957, that wing 410 sprint cars have raced there.

Of the field of 20 expected drivers, only Jimmy McCune, Bobby Santos III, and Charlie Schultz have raced at SOBO previously. Each shared their thoughts Wednesday afternoon on what the new all-time track record might fall to. The existing all-time SOBO track record is 13.849 seconds currently held by Tommy Catalano in a NASCAR modified. Each of these drivers indicated that it had been so long ago that they raced at SOBO, that they weren’t sure what to expect this go around.

I was there one time probably in the early 2000’s and it was in a Focus midget actually” Santos explained. “I don’t remember anything about to be honest. But my guess would be that we’ll probably take the record down to 12.2 the way the track is today. That would be my guess. I really don’t know what to expect. I just need to figure out my gear and start from there”.

As for McCune. He competed in a USAC National Midget Series / USAC National Sprint Car Series double header on October 13, 2021. “I ran a midget and sprint car there on the same night but that was years ago. I don’t remember much about it. But I’ve been doing some research on the track and watching videos. I’m gonna guess we’ll put down a 12.5 second lap. Watching videos, it looks like there will be passing and good racing. There’s an apron and some guys are gonna use it, you just know that.

I’m thinking with the guys we got coming this weekend, it’s as strong as any field of cars we’ve had in the last 10 years. With the quantity and quality of cars that are supposed to come, I think it’s gonna be a stout field and the best we’ve seen in the last 7-8 years”.

For Schultz, he too ran a Focus midget in the early 2000’s and his memory of the place is also vague.” The track is like one I run near home. It’s a lot like Lorain Raceway Park in terms of size. I’m thinking we might get the record down to 12.6 if I had to guess.

California driver Eric Humphries, who had earlier entered the event, today announced that he has been forced to withdraw from this weekends event due to increased fuel costs. The 5,200-mile round trip just wasn’t feasible currently. Humphries plans to evaluate the situation and attempt to compete with MSR at another event at some point this season.

Both events will be televised on a taped delayed basis on MAVTV’s Speed Sport program at a later date TBA.

The excitement of a possible new all-time track record has fans and competitors alike buzzing. This weekend’s April 29-30 inaugural ‘American Sprint Car Weekend’ will feature two nights of racing action with two complete shows capped off with 30-lap feature events both nights.

Must See Racing at South Boston Speedway

April 26 2022

MUST SEE RACING SET TO KICK OFF 2022 WITH A TRIP TO SOBO

April 26, 2022 – Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro is set to kick off the new season with a pair of events at South Boston Speedway this weekend April 29-30. It will be the first-time winged sprints have roared around the historic 4/10 mile, slightly banked speedway in South Boston, Virginia. It will also be the first time MSR has competed in the state of Virginia.

Two nights of full racing programs complete with 30-lap feature events both nights will be on tap with a full field of drivers representing seven states expected. Defending (2021) MSR champion Anthony McCune headlines a list that also includes three-time Little 500 champion Jeff Bloom, Five-time MSR champion Jimmy McCune, and home state Virginia driver Anthony Linkenhoker (MSR Drivers).

Must See Racing in an attempt to help teams compete this weekend despite high fuel costs, will be proving fuel subsidies thanks to sponsor Steadfast For Veterans. “To assist our race teams with today’s excessive travel/fuel cost our marketing partner Steadfast for Veterans decided to reallocate the weekends $2,000.00 STEADFAST FOR VETERANS CHALLEGE funds to a fuel subsidy for the race teams based on their travel distance. That’s the kind of cooperative partnership that makes our series and sport work, we really appreciate it” stated MSR president Jim Hanks. “It is a real honor to play our part getting the word out to race fans about their commitment to provide housing for homeless veterans and how the racing community can contribute to their worthy program” concluded Hanks.

This weekend’s inaugural ‘American Sprint Car Weekend’ won’t be the first-time sprint cars have roared around South Boston Speedway, but it will be the first time the powerful winged 410 sprint cars have graced the facility that opened in 1957. USAC non-wing sprint cars last raced at SOBO on October 13, 2001. Tracy Hines won that long ago event.

The existing all-time SOBO track record is all but certain to fall. Whenever MSR visits a new venue for the first time, the existing track record usually falls. MSR bills itself as having ‘The Fastest Short Track Cars in the World.’

Other drivers currently entered include Bobby Santos III, Joe Liguori, Tommy Nichols, Jacob Dolinar, Tim Henthorne, Rick Holley, Tom Jewell, Todd McQuillan, Mike McVetta, Johnny Petrozelle, Joshua Sexton, Charlie Schultz, and Joe Speakman to date.

The USAC Eastern midgets will also be on hand both nights offering open wheel fans a open wheel double header treat.

For more info on this weekends events please log onto the new and improved website www.mustseeracing.com.

April 14 2022

GRIMM ENTERS MUST SEE RACING OPENER AT SOUTH BOSTON

April 14, 2022 – Seffner, Florida’s LJ Grimm indicated Wednesday afternoon that he has entered the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro season opening events at South Boston Speedway in Virginia April 29-30. Grimm will be driving for Florida car owner Taylor Andrews.

In his first full season of asphalt sprint car competition in 2021, Grimm scored a remarkable 10 feature victories which was second best in the country last season. His wins contained both winged and non-winged with the Showtime Speedway sprint series and the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shoutout Series.

This will not be the first-time has competed with MSR. Grimm competed in last year’s American Speed U.S. Nationals at Kalamazoo Speedway. Unfortunately, rain and mechanical issues left him with very little track time and a DNF in the Saturday finale.

Grimm is hoping for a much better weekend this go around as he will be with his regular team that he scored all 10 of his victories with last season. He realizes success at South Boston Speedway against the MSR regulars will be a monumental task, but he is up to the challenge.

“I mention these events to my car owner Taylor Andrews,” explained Grimm. “He looked into it and called Jim Hanks. I think maybe Jim Hanks talked him into it and here we are”.

This will be the first time the team has ventured outside of Florida where they compete regularly with the winged 360 Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series. Grimm’s teammate Sport Allen captured the season championship in 2021. It is unclear to date it Allen will join Grimm in Virginia for these events, but it is highly possible.

With minimal 410 experience and competing on the different American Racer tires, Grimm realizes he will on a fast track to figure things out. “I’m sure things will be a little different. But at the end of the day everyone is on the same tire. We’ll have to see how things play out in practice.”

The competition level in MSR is the toughest in the country as far as I’m concerned pavement sprint car wise. Jimmy McCune, Jason Blonde, and Bobby Santos are some of the toughest in the country. There will be 5-10 cars that could easily win. Hopefully we can have some luck go our way and get a win.”

When Grimm was asked what he would classify as a successful weekend at South Boston Speedway he was very humble with his response. “If I could put 2 top 5 finishes together both nights and keep the car in one piece I’d say that would be a good weekend” concluded Grimm. Based on his 2021 stats he would have to be considered a front runner heading into these events.

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April 7 2022

SOUTH BOSTON TO KICK OFF 2022 MSR 410 SEASON

April 7, 2022 – The 2022 Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro is a little over three weeks away. The series will open the 2022 schedule at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia April 29-30. The two-day format will include two complete nights of racing. The weekend is being billed as the American Sprint Car Weekend presented by SENTARA.

This will be the first time in the tracks 65-year history that winged sprint cars have visited the 4/10 mile slightly banked asphalt oval. The all-time track record is certain to fall as is usually the case when MSR visits a new speedway.

The weekend will kick off on Thursday April 28 with an open practice followed by a barbeque for drivers and crews. The following two nights will see complete racing programs that will include single car qualifying, heat races, B-main (if needed), and 30-lap feature events both nights. In addition, both events will be televised for a future taped delayed broadcast on MAVTV.

Interest in the event is drawing drivers from no less than 7 different states. Drivers from Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Indiana, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania are expected to compete. Over 20 cars are expected for this event. Early entrants to date include Adam Biltz, Jeff Bloom, Jacob Dollinar, Anthony Linkenhoker, Anthony McCune, Bobby Santos III, Charlie Shultz, Jimmy McCune, Joshua Sexton, Joe Speakman, Joe Liguori, Mike McVetta, Tom Jewell, Tim Henthorne, Todd McQuillen, and Rick Holley. Additional entrants will be announced leading up to the event.

This will be the first time since 2020 that MSR has had a points championship. The series did not award a series champion in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns and the uncertainty of races that would be held during the pandemic.

The weekend will also feature a couple drivers to keep an eye on. Jeff Bloom will be entering his fifty-sixth season of competition and will be looking to add to his all-time win total. Jimmy McCune will be looking for his sixth career MSR championship. Due to no championship format in 2021, Anthony McCune is the defending MSR champion and will be looking to repeat.

Although the South Boston events will be the season opener for the 410 series. MSR will kick of the 2022 season when the Maxima Racing Oil’s Midwest Lights Series opens a week earlier on April 23 at Lorain Raceway Park in South Amherst, Ohio.

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