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Engler Machine & Tool returns as 2018 Sprints On Dirt heat race sponsor

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ERIE, MI (December 15, 2017) – Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP is proud to announce that Engler Machine & Tool is returning as a primary heat race sponsor in 2018.

Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP continues to be an innovative leader in sprint car racing and one of only a few sanctioning bodies that pays its competitors for winning heat races; sponsor partner Engler Machine and Tool makes it happen.

Tim Engler opened Engler Machine & Tool in 1980.  Tim raced winged sprint cars in the 90s, and with his racing roots deep in open wheel racing, Engler Machine & Tool is recognized today for its championship-winning fuel injection systems powering the top names in sprint cars, micro sprints, and midgets.  Tim is equally well known in tractor pulling and holds 13 national titles in the sport.

Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP has enjoyed a long partnership with Engler Machine and Tool, and looks forward to representing Engler for many more years to come.  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.  For more information about Sprints On Dirt, go to the SOD Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sprintsondirt/.

 




Crystal Motor Speedway 2018 Sprints On Dirt dates announced

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ERIE, MI (December 11, 2017) – The tradition-rich Crystal Motor Speedway / Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP partnership marches on for 2018.  Since Duane LaCombe scheduled the first Sprints On Dirt race in 1980, Crystal Motor Speedway has been on the SOD schedule every year.  The 2018 SOD season opening race at Ron Flinn’s popular speedway is scheduled for April 28th followed by July 14th and September 1st dates.

A full grandstand of enthusiastic fans has become a tradition for Crystal/SOD races as has opening the SOD season at Crystal and the Mike Olrich Memorial Race.  One tradition that will hopefully end, though, is raining out the opening race as happened in 2016 and 2017; just in case it happens again, May 5th has been set as a rain date for the April 28th race.

Ohio’s Jordan Ryan won the 2017 SOD opener on May 6th followed by Matt Foos with a 305 motor, and Dain Naida.  2017 SOD champion Steve Irwin took the win on July 15th with Thomas Schinderle 2nd and Shawn Valenti 3rd.  Ryan Ruhl won the Mike Olrich Memorial on September 2nd over Jay Steinebach and Brett Mann.

More information about the 2018 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP schedule will be released in upcoming announcements.

For more information about Crystal Motor Speedway, go to www.crystalmotorspeedway.com. Go to its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CMSpeedway/.

For more information about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com. For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com. Follow Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sprintsondirt/.




HOOSIER RACING TIRE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINTS ON DIRT GOOD TO GO THROUGH 2019

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 8, 2017) – Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP is pleased to announce that the Hoosier right rear and left rear SOD spec tires, originally introduced for the 2016 season, will remain unchanged through the 2019 racing season.

SOD’s highly successful “beyond limits” format would not have been possible without the support of Hoosier Racing Tire’s Neil Cowman and Hoosier Tire Midwest’s Terry Young and Craig Cowan.

Hoosier Racing Tire designed a set of spec tires that have resulted in excellent, exciting racing to the pleasure of SOD competitors, fans, sponsors, and promoters, and achieved SOD’s goal of equalizing competition.  Information on Hoosier Racing Tire, go to www.hoosiertire.com.

Hoosier Tire Midwest, Inc., the largest Hoosier Racing Tire distributor, ensures timely delivery of the tires to SOD throughout the race season. The corporate office is located in Springfield, Illinois with stores located in Springfield; Brownsburg, Indiana; and Plymouth, Indiana.  For additional information about Hoosier Tire Midwest, go to www.racetires.com.

To learn more about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com.  For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.  Follow Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP on the Sprints On Dirt Facebook page.




ENGINE PRO & ARP RENEW SPRINTS ON DIRT TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2018

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Sprints on Dirt announced at the Performance Racing Industry in Indianapolis that is excited to once again have Engine Pro and ARP as title sponsor partners for 2018. Powered for the third season by its “beyond limits” format, SOD is charging full speed into next season. Its exceptional racing has attracted the attention of competitors, sponsors, and fans alike. The partnership with Engine Pro and ARP was proven to be the right decision as results have exceeded all expectations. SOD is busy putting together all the pieces for 2018 and details will be released throughout the next few months.

Scott Overlund, Sales and Marketing Manager, The Perfit Corporation / Engine Pro, had this to say about the partnership renewal: “We are pleased to announce our continued partnership with Sprints On Dirt for the 2018 season. For over 15 years, the SOD series has been a great marketing partner showcasing our name and our products at many great venues throughout the Midwest. Their thrilling style of racing, along with the great people involved within this series, make it easy to keep this relationship going.”

Engine Pro is the largest engine parts warehouse network in the USA, distributing a full line of brand name internal engine components exclusively to the wholesale market. Engine Pro inventories engine parts for domestic and import passenger car, light truck, heavy duty, industrial, marine, agricultural and performance applications. Engine Pro is committed to building the success of their customers by offering competitive pricing, innovative programs and knowledgeable sales representatives. It also produces Engine Pro brand engine products to provide an affordable option for race engine builders who want the highest quality and a moderate price. To learn more about Engine Pro, go to www.enginepro.com.

ARP, a leader in high performance fasteners, has an extensive product line containing thousands of part numbers, and has includes virtually every fastener found in an engine and driveline. These range from quality high performance OEM replacement parts to exotic specialty hardware for Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR and NHRA drag racing and marine applications. ARP is a highly diversified manufacturer with five operational entities in Southern California including forging, machining, finishing and packaging/warehousing facilities. For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.

Sprints On Dirt shares Engine Pro’s customer commitment by providing fans, promoters, sponsors, and racers with exciting winged dirt track sprint car racing.

Follow SOD at here and on the Sprints On Dirt Facebook page. For more information, email SOD at director@sprintsondirt.com or call 734.309.RACE.

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Steve Irwin crowned 2017 Sprints On Dirt Champion

The curtain came down on the Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP 2017 season with the 38th Annual Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn Battle Creek (MI) Saturday night with the last of the season’s $76,535 points money and awards handed out.

The top 12 drivers in season points were led by Steve Irwin, now a two-time SOD champion.  Irwin’s share of 2017 points money and awards was $7,609.  Irwin and wife/car owner Adrianna looked ready to appear at a celebrity awards show in their vintage 50s-style attire.

Steve, Newt, Maddie, CarlaAdrianna, Steve, Steve’s daughter Madison, & mother Karla celebrate

2017 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Championship final points

FinishDriverTotalTrophy sponsor
1Steve Irwin1899Hartford Speedway
2Thomas Schinderle1826Noisee1 Motorsports
3Gregg Dalman1770Crystal Motor Speedway
4Chris Jones1426The Perfit Corporation
5Ryan Ruhl1409Roger & Pat Holzinger
6Jay Steinebach1385Lane Automotive
7Robert Bulloch1366Ruiz Tree & Landscape Services
8Andrew Scheid1342Merritt Speedway
9Andy Chehowski1342Pell’s Tire Service
10Mark Aldrich1132Engine Pro
11Joe Swanson1114John & Kathie Naida
12Tony Bures1106Butler Speedway

2017-11-11-16-02-30-458The custom-made SOD trophies ready to go to their new homes

Championship points awards

Allstar Performance products compliments of Sprints On Dirt distributed among top 12
Aluminum radiator
Front axle
Knee guard
Wing tree
Aero tank cover
Heating pad
Front bumper
Rock screen
Gear totes (10)
Tool tray
Top wing cap
Drain pan
Pitman arm
Water temperature gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Mud scrapers
Drag link tether
Allstar Performance crew gloves compliments of Sprints On DirtEach driver
ATL Racing Fuel Cells product certificateRyan Ruhl
Driven Racing Oil Extreme Pressure GreaseJoe Swanson, Tony Bures
Hepfner Racing Products product certificateJay Steinebach
Hoosier Racing Tire SOD tire setSteve Irwin
J & J Auto Racing product certificatesRyan Ruhl, Tony Bures
Keizer Aluminum Wheels product certificatesRobert Bulloch, Joe Swanson
Maxim Racing product certificatesGregg Dalman, Chris Jones, Andrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski, Mark Aldrich
Racing Optics tear off sleeveAndrew Scheid
RockAuto.com product certificatesMark Aldrich, Tony Bures
Rod End Supply product certificateSteve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Chris Jones, Robert Bulloch, Andrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski, Tony Bures
Schoenfeld HeadersGregg Dalman, Joe Swanson
Simpson driver glovesAndrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski
Walker Performance sprint car filter system certificatesSteve Irwin (100%), Thomas Schinderle (50%), Chris Jones (20%)
Walker Performance filter cleaning kitsSteve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Chris Jones
Hoosier Racing Tire jacketsSteve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Gregg Dalman
Allstar Performance mud scrapers compliments of Sprints On DirtDriver draw
Driven Racing Oil Brake CleanerDriver draw
Driven Racing Oil Extreme Pressure GreaseDriver draw
Driven Racing Oil Foaming DegreaserDriver draw

2017 Sprints On Dirt mini-series final standings

The MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge
1Steve Irwin
2Thomas Schinderle
3Gregg Dalman
4Chris Jones
5Robert Bulloch
The King Engine Bearings King of Michigan
1Chad Blonde
2Steve Irwin
3Gregg Dalman
4Thomas Schinderle
5Ryan Ruhl
The Driven Racing Oil Battlegrounds Bash
1Thomas Schinderle
2Joe Swanson
3Chad Blonde
4Jay Steinebach
5Steve Irwin

2017 Performance Leaders

Most Lane Aurtomotive/MSD Ignition Fast MastersRyan Ruhl6
Most Engler Machine & Tool heat race winsGregg Dalman
Ryan Ruhl
3
Most COMP Cams heat race winsRyan Ruhl3
Most RockAuto.com heat race winsSteve Irwin3
Most feature winsChad Blonde5

Season Achievement Awards

Sprint Car Rookie of the YearAndrew ScheidNoizee1 Motorsports
Series Rookie of the YearThomas SchinderleNoizee1 Motorsports
Crew Chief of the YearLisa LukowskiXYZ Machining
Sportsman of the YearRobert BullochXYZ Machining

Special Recognition Awards

Engine ProSeries title sponsor
ARPSeries title sponsor
Hoosier Racing TireSeries tire provider
Roger & Pat Holzinger13 years as SOD officials

Appreciation Awards

Appreciation Awards
Alexis AdgateBanquet awards presenter
XYZ Maching, Inc.Awards sponsorships
Noizee 1 MotorsportsAwards sponsorships
Dan McCarronPromotional representative
Motor City Racing PromotionsRace officiating personnel
Jim Coffey & Son Plumbing & HeatingRace sponsorships

Thank you Kathie Naida, Scott Menlen, Julie Beebe, Tim Beebe, Audra Hart, and Pat Holzinger for banquet preparation and services.  Thank you to Jim DeHamer, DenHamer Photo, for his photo documentation of the banquet activities.  Photos are online at www.denhamerphoto.smugmug.com.

For more information about Engine Pro go to www.enginepro.com.  For more information about ARP, go to www.arp-bolts.com.

Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP expresses its sincere thank you to our 2017 season sponsor partners including: Engine Pro (Title Sponsor), ARP (Title Sponsor), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official SOD Tire), MAHLE/Clevite (Beyond Limits Challenge Sponsor), Driven Racing Oil (Battlegrounds Bash Sponsor), King Engine Bearings (King of Michigan Sponsor), Lane Automotive/MSD Ignition (Fast Masters Sponsor), Engler Machine & Tool (Heat Race Sponsor), COMP Cams (Heat Race Sponsor), RockAuto.com (Heat Race Sponsor), The Perfit Corporation (Lucky Dog Sponsor), KSE Racing Products (Hard Charger Sponsor), XYZ Machining (Season Sportsman & Crew Chief Sponsor), Jim Coffey & Son Plumbing & Heating.  In addition, SOD contingency sponsors include: Allstar Performance, ATL Racing Fuel Cells, BR Motorsports, Diversified Machine Inc. (DMI), K2W Precision/Keizer Aluminum Wheels, King Racing Products, Kistler Racing Products, Maxim Racing, Motor City Racing Promotions, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Racing Products, Walker Performance Filtration.