Author: MyHometownToday

The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association and Tioga Downs have agreed to a new five-year agreement that begins this year. In the new contract, the STHHA has increased the number of live race days at Tioga Downs from 57 to 61 days per year. As long... Read More.

The newly paved Daytona Speedway will be used for Sprint Car testing Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. About forty teams are expected. Last year's 500 was marred by several long delays due to potholes that opened during the race. It is expected that the new... Read More.

Nationwide Series driver Steve Wallace will make his Sprint Cup debut at this year's Daytona 500. Rusty Wallace Racing, owned by Steve's legendary father, is guaranteed a spot in the 500 from an arrangement with Roger Penske's #77, driven by Sam Hornish last year. In 2010,... Read More.

Cowan & Company has upgraded the shares of Lockheed Martin to 'outperform' from a current 'neutral' rating in a research note to clients.

Bill Elliott will drive in at least 18 Sprint Cup races for Phoenix Racing, starting with the Daytona 500. Elliott, 55, has driven for Wood Brothers Racing the past four years, but the Wood Brothers are working to sign Trevor Bayne for 2011, leaving Elliott... Read More.

375 Natural Gas wells were drilled in Bradford County in 2010 according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, more than any other Pennsylvania county. Tioga County, Pennsylvania placed second with 261 wells drilled. Much of the drilling activity was from three companies. Chesapeake Appalachia... Read More.

The rumored changed to the Nascar Sprint Cup points structure has drawn a quick reaction. The changes are said to be: 1) Award 43 points for a win, 42 points for second, and so on to 1 point for last, and 2) The first 10 drivers in... Read More.

According to reports, NASCAR is considering significant changes to the point structure for 2011. One idea discussed is to award 43 points for a win, 42 for second, etc. with the top ten drivers advancing to the Chase. A second change would address the situation Jamie... Read More.

Tony Stewart's off season jaunt to Australia has ended on a sour note. The gifted but ornery Nascar driver was apparently unhappy with the track conditions at the Sydney Speedway. He confronted track owner Brett Morris, the co-owner of the Speedway, after a 'Sprintcar Grand... Read More.