The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA--Motorsports http://www.dailyitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_291180007.html Challengers fall as Johnson takes control of Chase http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_291180007.html Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in five championship races. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_291201503.html Shawn Brouse's column on motorsports: Look back at 2009 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_291201503.html Another local racing season has all but come and gone with just three shows remaining, all coming up this week. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_197103926.html Motorsports Weekly Video http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_197103926.html

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Click here to see more local video Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:20:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_285003014.html Shawn Brouse's View From the Pits: Port Royal sprucing up http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_285003014.html After struggling through the first three-quarters of the 2009 season with a dry, abrasive racing surface, Port Royal Speedway officials began trying to make amends in early August by incrementally adding new clay each week. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_278073008.html Shawn Brouse's View from the Pits column: PA Posse posts sweep of Outlaws http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_278073008.html An unbelievable season for the World of Outlaws sprint circuit at Williams Grove Speedway ended in their utter defeat Saturday night, as Pa. Posse drivers Greg Hodnett and Cody Darrah ran the season score for the locals against the travelers to 4-0. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_278073016.html Motorsports: Hodnett, Darrah too much for Outlaws http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_278073016.html Thomasville's Greg Hodnett turned in a flawless performance to win the 47th annual National Open for sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway Saturday night, besting a 60-car field for the most prestigious and lucrative victory of his stellar career, worth $50,000. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:44:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_274191509.html Hodnett, Smith poised for Grove National Open http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_274191509.html The Williams Grove Speedway will become the mecca of all sprint car racing this weekend as the 47th annual National Open for sprints is staged. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268100521.html Report: Danica Patrick to stay with Indy Racing League team http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268100521.html MOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:52:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268013008.html Motorsports: Cannon the favorite In 358 Open http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268013008.html Selinsgrove Speedway is set to cap off the 2009 season with the eighth annual Open for 358 sprints Saturday at 7 p.m. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268013014.html Motorsports: Selinsgrove Speedway part in street fair http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_268013014.html Prior to Saturday's season-ending race at Selinsgrove Speedway, a race car display will be a part of the 31st annual Market Street Festival in downtown Selinsgrove. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:36:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_254011513.html Motorsports: 358s, roadrunner titles on the line at Selinsgrove http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_254011513.html It comes down to one race. 25 laps, 12.5 miles, to decide the 2009 358 sprint car division track champion. Nate Snyder of Haiifax takes an 80-point lead over Selinsgrove's Blane Heimbach into Saturday night's season finale at Selinsgrove Speedway with racing starting at 7. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_254011504.html Motorsports: Drivers optimistic about track http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_254011504.html With new clay on the track, many are looking forward to the 42nd annual Tuscarora 50 for sprint cars at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night as part of the 155th annual Juniata County Fair. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_250002236.html Kahne pulls away to second win of year http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_250002236.html Kasey Kahne gave himself a huge boost in the Chase for the Championship with a victory Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_249224506.html Shawn Brouse's motorsports column: So much to talk about http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_249224506.html The big news today is the 58th annual running of the Labor Day Classic for sprints at Port Royal Speedway. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_249000009.html Motorsports: Pittman wins big In Triple 20s http://www.dailyitem.com/0223_motorsports/local_story_249000009.html Daryn Pittman of Pittsboro, Ind., took two of three features in the Jack Gunn Memorial Triple 20s for sprints at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night.