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Motordrome 70 Speedway, Smithton PA is for sale or lease for the 2016 season. Miley Motor Sports will not operate the speedway in 2016 or beyond. Seriously interested parties may email their contact information to mmiley99@comcast.net or call 412-279-6200 and leave your contact information with Ed.
Motordrome 70 Speedway, Smithton PA is for sale or lease for the 2016 season. Miley Motor Sports will not operate the speedway in 2016 or beyond. Seriously interested parties may email their contact information to mmiley99@comcast.net or call 412-279-6200 and leave your contact information with Ed.

Josh Holtgraver tire ok after test. Good team, good driver, hard work=SUCCESS

Good luck to Josh & all the RUSH competitors at the PPMS DOUBLEHEADER this weekend.

OUR 2015 winners

Vince has done a tremendous job promoting the sport, not really a surprise as his Dad Loved the sport as well. Ed Laboon was a great friend, my brother Jerry's best man! Vince has a free reign with this race as long as Miley Motor Sports is at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.

Miley Motor Sports and the entire Miley Family are very proud of Vince and what he has accomplished in honor of his father. He has made the Ed Laboon Memorial a Crown Jewel of Pro Stock racing...pretty impressive!

Hats off to all the Ed & Vince Laboon's! They do something to make a difference...a positive impact on the sport.

THANK YOU

Like it, share it! Enjoy a $1 32 oz soda while the stars of our Precise RUSH LM division sizzle in the CruiseAmerica PENNational May 23 at #PPMS!

$1 Pepsi in the pits May 16, up to 32 ounces!

$2 spend money for concessions or gift shop at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for paid grandstand admissions May 16

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Racings biggest threat: The very people who love it the most

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Grader, water truck and tower at Mudlick Valley Raceway (Wade Logan)

The million dollar question, Whats wrong with racing today?. Cost is an obvious issue, and an even easier answer. Some think greedy promoters, and overpowering series are a problem. They may be, they may not be. The truth is, we are the problem. The kind of people that love racing so passionately we would give anything to be at the track instead of being elsewhere. We spend our last dime to see a big race, have hundreds of dollars in apparel of drivers and events, and fight with others about weekend plans because we are definitely going to be at the races regardless of what they say.
Why? The age of communication, and the lack of will power to bite our tongues instead of putting a racetrack or a racer on blast for the world to see because of our great passion. Im 100% guilty of this myself over previous years, but I came to the conclusion that my internet tirades were pointless. I was going back the next week, so all I was doing was hurting the sport and the track that I love so dearly. Two weeks ago I was at a local track, not my home track, and not a track I frequent very often. They did the most bizarre, and disrespectful thing to the driver I was there supporting. It was awful, and extremely un-professional. I would have loved nothing more than to come home, get on Facebook and tell everybody that could see just how terrible it was. What would it have done for me? I wasnt going back, I knew the driver probably wasnt going back. What would I have to gain by trying to make them suffer?

We are the problem. If we could all collectively settle ourselves just long enough to take a breath and think, Is this really the right thing to do? Is it going to do me any good at all?, racing wouldnt be suffering quite as bad as it is. Are we 100 percent of the problem, lord no. But as we all watch the sport we love, that weve spent our lives following dwindle off to nothing, all we can do is hurt it with harsh and quick reactions. Fans, Drivers, Pit Crew Members, and even track staff are included. Every little nook and cranny of rules, procedures, or policies that tracks have to end up giving somebody the wrong end of the stick, eventually.

The absolute second it does, we blow up the internet like the world is going to end. And then we turn around, drive right back down that same road to the same racetrack we swore was the worst place in the country. And even go as far as to say Well Im going but I hope they dont have anybody there. How backwards is that? You want to go and pay your hard earned money to watch nobody race, have none of your friends there from over the years to socialize with? Sounds insane doesnt it? But its truthfully a weekly occurrence all over the country.

The worst part? 90 percent of it isnt of anything thats relatively important. We take a rainout policy that we didnt like and we act like a driver just got flipped over on purpose, and the promoter just looked on and started laughing at the guy as he was crawling from his destroyed car. Its madness. A rule thats been in place all season long, that everybodys been going by all year long bites the wrong guy, and the driver and all of the drivers fans just brutalize the track publicly. Whatever happened to just going elsewhere? Taking your business elsewhere is point enough without blowing up the internet with your negative thoughts.

Whats wrong with racing? I AM. But I wont be anymore, will you?

-Caring and loving fan of dirt racing.

This article was sent to us by an anonymous race fan who asked to have their identity concealed. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, The DRC. Dirt Racng Channel

Here is something from WSJ.com that might interest you:

Dan Neil on the beauty of dirt-track racing
http://www.wsj.com/a...1NjI5NDMyMzQ2Wj

Pleasant Surprises still do happen in our Sport!...September 27 Renegade Sprint Series at PPMS!

October 2, 2014
By Matt Miley
Miley Motor Sports

Pleasant Surprises still do happen in our Sport!...September 27 Renegade Sprint Series at PPMS!

1,2,3,4,5,6 wide they paraded around the Monster for the INAGURAL Steel City "Renegade Sprint Monster" run at Dirt's Monster Half Mile. Thirty one Renegade Sprint cars showed up to see if they could slay the the Monster, more than anyone anticipated. PPMS Sprint Car Racing history was rewritten September 27, 2014. It was only fitting that the, "Apollo Rocket" Ed Lynch JR, the first 140 mph+ man a few seasons back would be the first to destroy the track record at a new average speed of 146.896, 15.317 seconds around the Monster .625 mile oval! Well that didn't last long and in the end Randy Hannagan became the fastest man in PPMS HISTORY, HE NIPPED Tim Shaffer's 15.183 with a 15.182, a sign of how close things would be the balance of the evening. Hannagan toured the Monster Half Mile (actually .625 mile) at a breathtaking average speed of 148.202 MPH. The Renegade drivers made it look easy, up on the wheel, flat out flying around the semi banked 90 feet wide sweeping cornered Monster in their lane of their choice. Time trials had just ended and we had already seen a show of speed and talent for the ages.

The preliminaries, heat winners Philo, Jacobs, Spithaler, Helms, B winner -Matus, Dash-Holtgraver, Hannagan, Haudenschild, George, Harble, Lynch! You have to live under a racing rock not to know these household Sprint Car Names, even this 46 year fendered Car chaser could not help but know those names! Some cagey veterans, some youngsters in the sport carrying on the family tradition...it was marvelous! They were at the monster ready for battle and that's exactly what they did, battle and real FAST!

One of the reasons we (Miley Motor Sports) had to stop and reflect on the inaugural Renegade Sprint Monster at PPMS is because it was more than just a great race, it was a great event, with drivers and series officials treating racers, fans, track owners, and home track officials with more respect than I've witnessed in quite some time. We ALL worked together and very hard to make the event happen in a short timeframe and it was worth every second. The racers all sported K&N hats (they cared for our sponsor) as they graciously signed autographs for every fan that wanted one, and in they end the podium finishers to a man THANKED the fans for coming, thanked the track crew for a great multi-groove surface, thanked the event organizers for making it happen. THANK YOU RENEGADE TEAMS!

The inaugural Renegade Sprint Monster:
Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway is an older facility, so not everything's perfect, we have a to do list bigger than the Monster that never ends as the PPMS sits in the middle of 225 acres. However, a few things were near perfect, the smooth, wide, multi groove racing surface and the Renegade Sprint Teams that put on a show that left the grouchy old Monster smiling!

An obvious concern of Sprint Cars is fuel mileage at a track the size of PPMS, so we thought we had to forgo the coveted only at the Monster 6 wide parade lap...it's been done with the Late Models at the Pittsburgher. Renegade Race Director, Larry Helms didn't get that message, when he snapped the field into a perfect 6 wide, 4 rows deep, everyone in the place knew we were in for a special treat, it was game on, the Renegades had come to play in the Steel City and they were playing for keeps. Fans were smiling wider than a butchers dog as not 2, not 4, but 6 wide Sprint Cars roared by and gave them a wave. It was a sight to behold...the race was better.

Randy Hannagan took off like a jackrabbit with Holtgraver in pursuit. Meanwhile, Wilson methodically used the bottom lane of the Monster to reel everyone in from the 7 hole! The trio racing 3 wide at over 140 MPH was a sight to see...you just don't see Sprint cars going that fast racing so close, so much. The trio ran up on lapped traffic with about 7 to go setting us up for a barnburner. The caution came out for a spin which gave Wilson the clean air he needed to sail to victory over the final laps. Holtgraver squeaked by Hannagan as the trio ended up on the podium. Kenemah, Haudneschild, Matus, Wagner, Lynch Jr, Duncan, and Shaffer from the tail followed. Who? Yep even long time late model folks at Miley Motor Sports know those names! Great names, a few national, a few regional, a few local, all stars in our book. Thank You.

So we have come full circle. Pleasant Surprises still do happen in our Sport!...September 27 Renegade Sprint Series at PPMS! Forty six years Miley Motor Sports has been at this game, the Renegades made us feel like we have 46 more left...very refreshing, plan on seeing them at PPMS in 2015!

Notes: Not everything was perfect, we started late which is rare and a NO NO. We had some other growing pains, but nothing that can't be corrected for 2015. The event was a pleasure to host and watch, a lot of folks seemed to have the same opinion. Renegades gave away 4 bikes, 2 TVs & a driver autographed helmet! We can't thank the Renegade Teams enough, class act, good luck with the series. Join us for the 2015 Renegade Sprint Monster, where the only surprises are good ones!
6 wide!




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Stan treated the Miley Family like gold. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Stan JR and Lisa and the Hoover family, fixtures at PPMS for many years. They helped make this whole deal fun, loved Stan, missed him a ton when he quit servicing PPMS. WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST RACE TIRES OFF STAN IN 1970! Time sure flys, enjoy it, support racing while you still can...the legends of my era are slipping away...ENJOY THEM WHILE YOU CAN!

RIP Stan

RENEGADE SPRINT SERIES $5,000 to win Steel City Sprint Monster Special Event featuring 410 winged Sprint Cars, the fastest dirt cars on the planet!...plus RUSH Late Models. Sprint fans, if you have never seen a sprint Car event at PPMS this is a can't miss show...Sprint Cars are simply unbelievable at PPMS.

General Admission: $25, age 6-12 $5. Under 6 free. Pits $40. Pit gates open at 3pm, warm ups at 4 pm, racing at 6pm!

3 more days until the Pittsburgher!

Music by It's Miller Time Sat 11pm-2am

It's Miller Time will be providing the entertainment in the parking lot Saturday after the racing action.




Posted Today, 10:46 AM
$20 Renegade Sprint Series, Steel City Sprint Monster tickets only at the PPMS Gift Shop this weekend, save $5 per ticket, don't wait in line Sept 27. Should the event rain out and not be rescheduled tickets will be worth $20 at any 2015 PPMS event.

26th Pittsburgher only $22.50 per day, age 6-12 $5 per day, under 6 always free!

featuring "The Pittsburgher" and the Herb Scott Memorial!

Two complete shows, up to 32 cars per feature event (except Rush Tour event) featuring the best cars in the top three stock car divisions our region has to offer.

DIEHL DIRTcar Super Late Models $5,000 to win each day! 32 starters!

Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, tour race Sat - $1,200 to win! Sizzler SUNDAY $1,000 to win!

Sunoco Sportsman Sat regular $300 to win, SUNDAY Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series 20 $1,000 to win, $100 to start up to 32 cars...had 34 last time and started them all!

Nothing like seeing the huge fields of cars roar to action on the wide, fast, multi groove surface, DIRTS MONSTER HALF MILE, Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway!

Great divisions, great racers, great purses, great fans! Join us for the 26th Pittsburgher, the legacy continues!

Then, Sat Sept 27 a new legacy begins as the Renegade Sprint Series invades THE MONSTER HALF MILE....SAVE ON ADVANCE TICKETS only AT THE PITTSBURGHER $20 Grandstand tickets will be available at the PPMS Gift Shop Pittsburgher weekend...a $5 savings. at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.