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Megan Williams named 2020 Miss USAC East Coast

Megan Williams named 2020 Miss USAC East Coast

2/7/2020
Nicholas Fillman/USAC ECSC Megan Williams 22, of Kutztown, PA has been named Miss USAC East Coast for the 2020, Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Season. Megan has a history in motorsports as her father has raced micro sprints, 410 Sprint cars and most recently 305 sprint cars. Megan credits her fathers history in racing to where her passion and her desire to be involved in the motorsports industry has stemmed from. Her first race that she ever attended was at the Grandview...more
Racing Optics “Starting at the Rear Award” New for

Racing Optics “Starting at the Rear Award” New for...

2/12/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC New for the 2020 season is an award that most drivers will not necessarily be aiming for, but will help with their ability to see through the field from their starting position. Recently the series has received 22 packs of tear-offs for the upcoming season from series sponsor and partner Racing Optics. At each Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series event on the 2020 schedule, the driver who starts in the very last position of the field will receive a brand new...more
Big Plans ahead for Pellegrini in 2020

Big Plans ahead for Pellegrini in 2020

3/2/2020
Article by: Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Craig Pellegrini of Buena, New Jersey will have a full plate for the upcoming 2020 racing season running with a variety of different series throughout the year. Last season Pellegrini was a full-time rookie on the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car series making eight shows in 2019. Pellegrini finished out the season 16th in points, Second in Rookie of the Year Points. Pellegrini had a career season high finishing position of 11th twice. Once at the...more
Bright and Hummer Headed to USAC East Coast

Bright and Hummer Headed to USAC East Coast

3/26/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC “The Phenom” Alex Bright will take his talents to the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series along with prominent micro sprint owner Bob Hummer. Hummer and Bright first teamed together last season and found success, taking home a number of wins at area speedways. Coupled with solid runs on the east coast and in the mid-west in 600cc micro sprint competition. The biggest win possibly coming at the Tulsa shootout this past December where they collected the Stock...more
April Events Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

April Events Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

4/3/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC As the United States fights the COVID-19 Pandemic, one of the most impacted areas remains the sports world, which includes the vast realm of motorsports. Every major touring series from IndyCar to the USAC National Tour, to your local speedway’s have been affected by the pandemic. The Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car series is no different and we have been forced to postpone our season opening events. Due to State and Federal regulations, our season opener...more
USAC East Coast Return to Grandview Speedway Postp

USAC East Coast Return to Grandview Speedway Postp...

5/13/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Unfortunately due to the uncertainty and continued lock down of the state of Pennsylvania, the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series second ever visit to the Grandview Speedway has been postponed. Grandview joins the list of other speedways on the series schedule who have had their dates postponed, and not officially cancelled. We will continue to work with all of our tracks who have lost dates to work on possible rescheduling times, once we are able to get back...more
Afton-Fonda Weekend Postponed, Mini-Speedweek Next

Afton-Fonda Weekend Postponed, Mini-Speedweek Next...

6/21/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Unfortunately with the Afton Motorsports Park not opening until the weekend of July 3rd, a mutual decision was made between weekend promoter Brett Deyo, and the USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, to postpone this weekends events. It was agreed that we did not want to risk our drivers and teams having to make an extremely long haul for just one event in New York. Together with promoter Brett Deyo, We will work together to look for a suitable dates to reschedule the...more
OCFS Speedweek Opener Important Team Information

OCFS Speedweek Opener Important Team Information

6/24/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC For the USAC East Coast and Big Block Modified event scheduled for the Orange County Fair Speedway on Thursday, July 2nd the following information is extremely pertinent to the event. USAC East Coast Teams will have to pre-enter for the event through the Orange County Fair Speedway Pre Entry will be $225 per team and includes SIX (6) Pit Passes max per team Pit spots will be designated in the outer parking areas of the speedway as the infield is being used for a small...more
Drevicki Cruises to “House of Power” Victory Lane

Drevicki Cruises to “House of Power” Victory Lane

7/3/2020
Nick Fillman, USAC ECSC. Middletown, NY. July 2nd, 2020. After what would feel like an eternity, and after months of prep work and waiting, the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series were finally able to start the 2020 season off at the Orange County Fair Speedway on Thursday night. The series made their first ever appearance to the “House of Power” and a strong contingent of 25 sprint cars entered the pit area. An interesting mix of drivers would fill the pit area, split between series...more
Drevicki Doubles Up! Sweeps Season Opening Weekend

Drevicki Doubles Up! Sweeps Season Opening Weekend...

7/4/2020
Nick Fillman/USAC ECSC Minersville, PA. July 3rd, 2020. Nearly 24 hours after cruising to the season opening victory at the Orange County Fair Speedway, Steven Drevicki continued on with his winning ways collecting yet another Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series victory at the Big Diamond Speedway. After a line of heavy showers and a brief thunderstorm passed through the area, 22 USAC East Coast Sprint cars entered the pit area at the Big Diamond Speedway for night number two of...more
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