ERIE, MI (February 15, 2016) – Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP is pleased to announce the MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge for 2016!  The challenge offers drivers the opportunity to compete in a mini-championship within the full Sprints on Dirt series for an additional, separate point fund.

The 2016 MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge will consist of five races held at five different speedways in Michigan.  The dates and tracks for each event of this exciting mini-series will be announced later.

The driver earning the most total points in this 5 race mini-series will be awarded a $1,000 prize as the winner of the 2016 MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge.  Point fund monies will be paid out to the top seven finishers in the 2016 MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge.

Every weekend it is on dirt short tracks across America on Friday and Saturday nights where modern day gladiators fight in arenas to see who can be the best.  Grass roots racing is the heart of motor sports, Clevite^® engine bearings and MAHLE^® engine parts are there to make sure these weekend warriors can go the distance and win the trophies. Debates carry on over who is the best on the track, but there is no debate that Clevite and MAHLE are the one constant of winning teams throughout grass roots racing.

For more information about MAHLE/Clevite, go to https://catalog.mahle-aftermarket.com/eu/home/index.xhtml?l=EN.  For more information about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com.  For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.

Erie, MI (February 5, 2016) – Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP is pleased to announce that long-time supporter Lane Automotive is returning as a Sprints On Dirt primary heat race sponsor in 2016.  In addition, its Allstar Performance division, and the Comp Cams product line will once again be Sprints On Dirt contingency sponsors for 2016.

Founded in 1964 as a part-time venture in George Lane’s garage, Lane Automotive has become a speed equipment industry phenomenon.  Lane Automotive is now comprised of four separate divisions, Motor State Distributing, Allstar Performance, Lane Collectables, and the Lane Automotive Showroom.  Today, Motor State Distributing, now the largest division of Lane Automotive, is one of the leading speed equipment warehouse distributors in the world.

Lane Automotive is known worldwide for its excellent prices, product selection and exceptional customer service.  One thing has remained the same throughout the years of growth at Lane Automotive, the desire to provide the best parts and the best service at competitive prices.

Lane Automotive looks to the future; speed equipment product lines are continually being added as new parts and accessories are developed and introduced to the public.

The company is building a 240,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center next to its existing 275,000-square-foot warehouse and office complex located in Watervliet, Michigan.  The company now has 206 employees and plans to add 138 new jobs.

Go to http://laneautomotive.com/Catalogs to see a list of all Lane Automotive interactive catalogs including its 2016 Open Wheel Parts and Accessories and 2016 Allstar Performance Parts and Equipment catalogs of particular interest to Sprints On Dirt competitors.

For more information about Lane Automotive, go to www.laneautomotive.com.  For more information about Comp Cams, go to www.compcams.com.  For more information about Allstar Performance, go to www.allstarperformance.com.  For more information about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com.  For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.  For more information about Sprints On Dirt, go to www.sprintsondirt.com.

With the below announcement of Hoosier Racing Tire as the official series tire of Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP, SOD competitors will immediately benefit from the new agreement through a significant decrease in tire prices from 2015 tire prices.

The 2016 SOD spec right rear tire has a MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) of $185.00, while last year’s right rear sold for $200.00.  The 2016 SOD spec left rear tire has a MSRP of $175.00, while last year’s left rear sold for $220.00.  Hoosier front tires have a MSRP of $166.65.

Tires can be purchased from your preferred Hoosier Racing Tire dealer and from Sprints On Dirt.

Springfield, IL. (January 30, 2016) – Officials from Hoosier Tire Midwest announced today the extension of Hoosier Racing Tire as the official series tire of the Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP. The new agreement extends the sponsorship of the Sprint Car Series through the 2016 season.

The series has released the 2016 schedule which includes thirteen race dates at seven different tracks. Included in the 2016 schedule are five two-day weekends that have become more popular with competitors and fans.

SOD races will be at Crystal Motor Speedway, Hartford Speedway, Butler Speedway, Merritt Speedway, I-96 Speedway, Thunderbird Raceway, and Winston Speedway.  SOD will race at each track once before returning to a second race at any track.  Crystal Motor Speedway presents the season opener on Saturday, April 30th; it will also be the location of the last 2016 race on Saturday, September 3rd.

Sprints on Dirt Series President John Naida stated  “We are looking forward to a very successful season as we transition to our new format that we expect to not only help SOD build a secure future, but Hoosier Racing Tire and all of sprint car racing as well.  Our intent is to help competitors continue to race and to bring new people into the sport.  To our surprise, we have already been contacted by two people getting into sprint car racing for the first time; they plan on racing with SOD. I have to thank Neil Cowman for working with me to achieve our goal of equalizing competition through the selection of the proper tires.  I knew what I wanted, and Neil helped ensure that we had the tires we needed.”

Naida also stated that “Our new direction would not have been possible without the support of Hoosier Racing Tire and Hoosier Tire Midwest, our distributor.  I thank everyone at Hoosier, especially Neil Cowman and Craig Cowan.”

Hoosier Tire Midwest General Manager Terry Young welcomes the group’s return for the 2016 season and looks forward to growing the series with interest of new competitors.

Hoosier Tire Midwest, Inc., is the largest distributor of racing tires for Hoosier Racing Tire. Their corporate office is located in Springfield, Illinois and they have stores located in Springfield, Brownsburg, Indiana and Plymouth, Indiana. Further information can be found on Hoosier Tire Midwest by pointing your web browser to www.racetires.com. Information on Hoosier Racing Tire is available at www.hoosiertire.com.

The Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Series competes in Michigan and crowned Gregg Dalman as the 2015 Series Champion. For additional information on the Sprints on Dirt Series, visit www.sprintsondirt.com

Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP is proud to announce that Engler Machine & Tool has agreed to continue its long-running sponsorship of Sprints On Dirt as a 2016 primary heat race sponsor.

Engler Machine & Tool was started in 1980 by Tim Engler.  His main line of business at that time was plastic injection molds. Over the years he has diversified very widely, leaning more towards “high performance products.”

Engler has been involved in tractor pulling and holds 13 national titles in that sport. He no longer pulls himself, but has been influential to the success of many other pullers through his advice and building capabilities.  In 2006, Engler was inducted into the National Tractor Pullers Hall of Fame.  In 2008, he was recognized by Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Engler Machine & Tool is best known in open wheel racing today for its fuel injection systems for micro sprints, midgets, and sprints.  He raced winged sprint cars in the 90s, which was something he truly liked, but now enjoys helping others in the sport succeed.

For more information about Engler Machine & Tool, go to www.englermachine.com.  For more information about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com.  For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.

The Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP 2016 schedule has been posted at the Schedule tab above.  Thirteen race dates at seven different tracks make up the schedule. There are five two-day weekends that have become more popular with competitors and fans.

SOD races will be at Crystal Motor Speedway, Hartford Speedway, Butler Speedway, Merritt Speedway, I-96 Speedway, Thunderbird Raceway, and Winston Speedway.  SOD will race at each track once before returning to a second race at any track.  Crystal Motor Speedway presents the season opener on Saturday, April 30th; it will also be the location of the last 2016 race on Saturday, September 3rd.

To see a lighthearted YouTube video of the schedule, click here: 2016 SOD Schedule.