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/.

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.

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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The curtain came down on the Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP 2017 season with the 38^th 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.

Adrianna, Steve, Steve’s daughter Madison, & mother Karla celebrate

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

Finish	Driver	Total	Trophy sponsor
1	Steve Irwin	1899	Hartford Speedway
2	Thomas Schinderle	1826	Noisee1 Motorsports
3	Gregg Dalman	1770	Crystal Motor Speedway
4	Chris Jones	1426	The Perfit Corporation
5	Ryan Ruhl	1409	Roger & Pat Holzinger
6	Jay Steinebach	1385	Lane Automotive
7	Robert Bulloch	1366	Ruiz Tree & Landscape Services
8	Andrew Scheid	1342	Merritt Speedway
9	Andy Chehowski	1342	Pell’s Tire Service
10	Mark Aldrich	1132	Engine Pro
11	Joe Swanson	1114	John & Kathie Naida
12	Tony Bures	1106	Butler Speedway

The 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 Dirt	Each driver
ATL Racing Fuel Cells product certificate	Ryan Ruhl
Driven Racing Oil Extreme Pressure Grease	Joe Swanson, Tony Bures
Hepfner Racing Products product certificate	Jay Steinebach
Hoosier Racing Tire SOD tire set	Steve Irwin
J & J Auto Racing product certificates	Ryan Ruhl, Tony Bures
Keizer Aluminum Wheels product certificates	Robert Bulloch, Joe Swanson
Maxim Racing product certificates	Gregg Dalman, Chris Jones, Andrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski, Mark Aldrich
Racing Optics tear off sleeve	Andrew Scheid
RockAuto.com product certificates	Mark Aldrich, Tony Bures
Rod End Supply product certificate	Steve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Chris Jones, Robert Bulloch, Andrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski, Tony Bures
Schoenfeld Headers	Gregg Dalman, Joe Swanson
Simpson driver gloves	Andrew Scheid, Andy Chehowski
Walker Performance sprint car filter system certificates	Steve Irwin (100%), Thomas Schinderle (50%), Chris Jones (20%)
Walker Performance filter cleaning kits	Steve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Chris Jones
Hoosier Racing Tire jackets	Steve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Gregg Dalman
Allstar Performance mud scrapers compliments of Sprints On Dirt	Driver draw
Driven Racing Oil Brake Cleaner	Driver draw
Driven Racing Oil Extreme Pressure Grease	Driver draw
Driven Racing Oil Foaming Degreaser	Driver draw

2017 Sprints On Dirt mini-series final standings

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

2017 Performance Leaders

Most Lane Aurtomotive/MSD Ignition Fast Masters	Ryan Ruhl	6
Most Engler Machine & Tool heat race wins	Gregg Dalman Ryan Ruhl	3
Most COMP Cams heat race wins	Ryan Ruhl	3
Most RockAuto.com heat race wins	Steve Irwin	3
Most feature wins	Chad Blonde	5

Season Achievement Awards

Sprint Car Rookie of the Year	Andrew Scheid	Noizee1 Motorsports
Series Rookie of the Year	Thomas Schinderle	Noizee1 Motorsports
Crew Chief of the Year	Lisa Lukowski	XYZ Machining
Sportsman of the Year	Robert Bulloch	XYZ Machining

Special Recognition Awards

Engine Pro	Series title sponsor
ARP	Series title sponsor
Hoosier Racing Tire	Series tire provider
Roger & Pat Holzinger	13 years as SOD officials

Appreciation Awards

Appreciation Awards
Alexis Adgate	Banquet awards presenter
XYZ Maching, Inc.	Awards sponsorships
Noizee 1 Motorsports	Awards sponsorships
Dan McCarron	Promotional representative
Motor City Racing Promotions	Race officiating personnel
Jim Coffey & Son Plumbing & Heating	Race 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.

Butler Speedway and Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP have jointly developed rules requiring all sprint cars racing with them to have full containment seats next season.

Butler and SOD have created the new, common seat rules in an effort to make compliance easier and practical for competitors. Every effort has been made to make the rules similar to those already in place for other tracks and series. Most competitors already use the seats, but in light of serious injuries and deaths that may have been decreased or even prevented through the use of the seats, the time has come to make them mandatory. The seat rule is in effect immediately; there will be no phase-in period.

In addition to the full containment seat requirement, both Butler and SOD will also strongly recommend the use of head and neck restraint systems in 2018.

Click on the Competitor Info tab to access the 2018 Sprints On Dirt rule book. The seat rule is section 2.2 in the book.