Photos: June 18, 2008
Up one levelPhotos from the June 18, 2008 issue of National Speed Sport News
STATE FAIR MASTERS: Donny Schatz (15) shoots under Jason Meyers at State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo. (Ken Simon Photo)
FRONT RUNNERS: Craig Dollansky (2) and Steve Kinser (11) battle for the lead Saturday at Eagle (Neb.) Raceway. (Ken Simon Photo)
MIDGET MADNESS: Bryan Clauson (47) battles his way to victory at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway last week. (David Sink Photo)
TOP DOG: Wes Steidinger claimed his first UMP Summer Nationals late-model triumph Saturday night at Kamp Motor Speedway in Indiana. (Gary Gasper Photo)
CLOSE AS CAN BE: The checkered flag waves as Erik Darnell (99) beats Johnny Benson to the finish line Saturday afternoon at Michigan Int’l Speedway. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
TAKING STOCK: Pro stocks drivers Jason Reagle (888), Arthur Edwards (57) and Rod Laskey (1r) go three wide in a scramble for position Sunday at Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Pa. (Paul Oyler Photo)
STILL AROUND: Offenhauser-powered midgets like this 1947 Kurtis Kraft are still around. This one is driven by Lenora McMurtry in West Coast Vintage Racers competition. (Gary Gotschall Photo)
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM: Joe Gibbs Racing rookie driver Joey Logano does a burnout in celebration of his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)
SHANE’S WORLD: Shane Clanton (25) races inside Steve Casebolt Thursday night at Duck River Speedway in Shelbyville, Tenn. Clanton went on to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. (Rick Schwallie Photo)
CLOCKWORK: The Audi R10 of Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello captured the 76th running of the 24 Hours of Le Man. (ALMS Photo)
SIGHT TO SEE: Fans on “The Hill” enjoy both the racing and a beautiful sunset at Mansfield Motorsports Park during Saturday night’s USAR Hooters Pro Cup race. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)
BIG WINNER: Tracy Hines posted his second-straight USAC National Sprint Car Series victory Saturday at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway. (Gordon Gill Photo)
ON A ROLL: The Keith Kunz sprint-car team won its fourth-straight USAC National Sprint Car Series feature at Indiana’s Winchester Speedway Thursday. Here, teammates Darren Hagen (67) and Cole Whitt fight for the lead. (John Mahoney Photo)
DIRT SHOW: The Empire Super Sprints go four wide to salute fans Friday night at Autodrome Granby in Granby, Quebec. (Leif Tillotson Photo)
VICTORY! Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (third from left) broke a 76-race winless streak Sunday at Michigan Int'l Speedway. (Bob Benko Photo)
HOMETOWN HERO: Tony Stewart climbs into the No. 20 Toyota Friday at Michigan Int’l Speedway. Stewartpledged his race earnings to aid flood victims in and around his hometown of Columbus, Ind. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)
AMPED UP: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. celebrates his victory with his crew Sunday at Michigan Int’l Speedway. It was Earnhardt’s first victory in 76 races. (Jonathan Daniels/Getty Images Photo)
ALL SMILES: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. returned to victory lane Sunday after a 76-race winless streak. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)
DADDY’S GIRL: Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Jeff Gordon celebrates Father’s Day with daughter Ella. (Bob Benko Photo)
BREAKING THROUGH: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) leads Kasey Kahne and Matt Kenseth across the finish line to win Sunday’s LifeLock 400 at Michigan Int’l Speedway. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)
KICKING UP DIRT: Michael Pickens (2) slides around Angell Park Speedway during Sunday’s Badger Midget Series event. (Roger Hamilton Photo)
MIGHTY MIDGET: Jerry Coons, Jr. hooks his midget around Angell Park Speedway during Badger Midget action Sunday. (Roger Hamilton Photo)
ANDY’S DANDY: Andrew Reinbold en route to his first ASCS Canyon Region victory this past weekend at Phoenix’s Manzanita Speedway. (Terry Shaw Photo)
SURPRISED WINNER: Even Derek Kale was surprised when he took the checkered flag Saturday night at Mansfield (Ohio) Motorsports Park. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)
THREE WIDE: Eventual ARCA RE/MAX Series winner Justin Lofton (20) charges under Scott Speed (2) and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (99) Saturday at Michigan Int’l Speedway. (ARCA Photo)
WINNING WAYS: The Audi R10 of Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello captured the 76th running of the 24 Hours of Le Man. (Audi Photo)