ALMS Will Return To Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. — On the heels of a successful debut at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach earlier this year, the American Le Mans Series announced that it will return to the 2008 event on the streets of Long Beach, Calif., as part of a “Super Saturday” package.
“The Grand Prix of Long Beach has such great history,” said Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series. “Its 34 years of tradition have made it America’s premier street- course race. It is more than just a race. It is an event. It is an experience. It is where the greatest street-race culture in North America meets the most relevant race-car culture in North America.”
“Our drivers, team owners, manufacturers and corporate partners all felt our inaugural experience was an unqualified success and a great way to premiere our Series in Southern California. We look forward to coming back and making the Saturday show even better.”
The famed 1.97-mile street circuit will see the American Le Mans Series be part of an exciting Saturday that also includes the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, Champ Car final qualifying, and EZ Lube Team Drift Challenge on the track and the Tecate Rock-N-Roar Concert and Miss Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pageant in the evening. The Saturday-only reserved-seat ticket includes all-rows seating in grandstand No. 21 (in turn 10) and grandstand 26 (at the start of the pit straightaway) for $57.

Belleville Nationals Live On Internet  TV

NEW YORK — The 30th annual Mopar Belleville Midget Nationals held July 27-28 will charter new waters by riding the technology wave, with the race streamed live via pay-per-view over the Internet.
Race/Network has been chosen to supply the exclusive live Internet streaming package for this special event. Coverage will begin each evening at 6 p.m. (Central Standard Time) from Belleville High Banks half-mile oval. 
To purchase this event, simply log on to www.racenetwork.tv and register as a general member. Prices are $7.99 for Friday (July 27), $9.99 for Saturday or $14.95 for both nights. Members may subscribe using Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AMEX.

Carl Edwards Hurt In Late-Model Crash

GREENWOOD, Neb. — NASCAR driver Carl Edwards reportedly dislocated his left thumb in a crash during a dirt-late-model race Sunday night at I-80 Speedway.
Edwards, who was racing in the same event as his father, Carl, Sr., and brother, Kenny, was involved in a 10-car crash after starting in the eighth row of the event.
He was treated at a local hospital. His status for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard was unknown at press time.

VP Racing Fuels Enhances Methanol

SAN ANTONIO — VP Racing Fuels has introduced an enhanced formula for methanol it calls  “M3TM.”
The new fuel contains combustion and lubrication additives that promise more power than standard Methanol.
“M3 is simply a better Methanol for racing,” said VP Racing Fuels President and Director of Racing and Development Steve Burns.
VP claims that the new fuel can help create up to 50 more horsepower in a 1,030-horsepower engine, as well as increases in torque and throttle response.

Fall Modified Nationals Set For Nov. 1-4

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Southern New Mexico Speedway will host the 13th annual Fall Modified Nationals Nov. 1-4.
With a payday of $15,000, the event has become one of the richest open-wheel modified shows in the United States.
Entry forms can be found at www.snmspeedway.com or by calling toll free at 1-800-658-9650. The cost to enter is $1,000.

Heartland Park Retooling Begins

TOPEKA, Kan. — Heartland Park Topeka broke ground July 16 on a reconfiguration of its 2.5-mile road course, which hosts the SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
The project focuses on changes in the turns one and two, as well as the turns eight or nine section. Changes are also planned for the curbs, barriers and runoff areas around the remainder of the course.
Track officials expect work to be completed before the final SCCA National event of the season there Aug. 18-19.

Tickets Available For Chili Bowl Prelim

TULSA, Okla. — Demand for four-night ticket packages for the 22nd annual O’Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals set for Jan. 8-12 at Tulsa Expo Raceway exceeded supply again this year.
About 1,600 tickets remain available for prequalifying on Jan. 8 and may be purchased in advance for $21 by calling the Chili Bowl ticket office at (918) 838-3777.

Rite Aid Signs On As Syracuse Sponsor

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. — Rite Aid Corp. has signed on as sponsor of the premier event at Super DIRT Week in Syracuse, N.Y., which has been renamed the Rite Aid 200.
The event is set for Oct. 7 at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Summit Planned For Short-Track Promoters

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Short-track racing promoters are invited to be a part of the first Promoters Summit, which is being presented as part of Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels at the Atlantic City Convention Center Jan. 18-20.
Ernie Saxton is organizing the event, which will address several subjects, including working with media, safety, insurance, concessions and community relations among others.