Choosing the Right Equipment is Critical in Winning on the Dirt Track and On the Greens!

Whether you are a professional dirt track auto racer making money traveling around the country or an amateur who races for the love and fun of it, the right equipment, fastrak modified car, and motor make all of the difference in your ability to outrace your competitors.  The same goes for the great sport of golf.  Many dirt track racers also love to golf.  They know how important it is to have the right golf clubs to help them perform their best.  For example, some golfers prefer hybrid golf clubs which can further aid in a better performance.  All dirt track cars are modified to suit each individual driver.  Many great competitors, whether it be in auto racing or in golfing, have a natural ability to win every time but they can't do it without having the right equipment.  This is something to keep in mind the next time you get ready to rev up your dirt track engine or put your best foot forward on the greens.  Natural ability plus the best equipment will help you get more wins each time. 

When it comes to the best golfing equipment, Cleveland Golf online will give you all that you need to outperform your competition.  Whether you stick with traditional clubs designed to fit all sizes of men, women and children, or choose to go with their newest hybrid (all the rage these days), or even want or need custom designed equipment, Cleveland Golf will give you excellent advice.  They offer a wide range of products on their website so along with great customer service.

It's going to be a good year so get started right on the dirt track and then on the greens by choosing the best equipment possible to give you the winning advantage. 

Dirt Track Auto Racing Season is Coming Up - Will Jeremy Race?

Dirt track auto racing season is shortly upon us in Western PA.  Jeremy is taking the first steps to get his late model fastrak series car ready, but it takes lots of money to accomplish this goal.  His car has been tucked away at the end of his garage all winter and is just screaming for attention.  Joy appears to be wanting to sponsor him again which is great, but the more sponsors the better. 

If you have a small business and you'd like to be advertised on Jeremy's car, let us know through the comments and we will get in touch with you.  We are hoping that he will be on the track this year soon.

Dirt Track Auto Racers - Want Comfy Sheepskin Seat Covers?

Have you ever considered a little comfort for your dirt track auto racing car?  Ok, maybe comfy sheepskin seat covers aren't quite right for your dirt track car all the time because of all of the mud and dirt, but they do clean up real easily and they would be great for your own personal vehicle.

This is no joke.  I like comfort and I came across information on this great company that sells all kinds of sheepskin accessories, including car accessories so I thought of my dirt track auto racing friends and how something like this might benefit them.  This company sell all kinds of sheepskin products for personal use for your home and vehicles, including sheep skin steering wheel covers, seat belt covers, luxury car seat covers, comfy sheepskin gloves, sheepskin rugs and so much more.  The great thing about sheepskin is that it is easily cared for and cleans up well.  The items are machine washable so even that dirt and mud can come off easily if you do decide to get comfortable in your dirt track car.  After all, the sheep live outside and have to endure all kinds of inclement weather.  They keep warm because of their soft, fluffy wool.  Now they want to share that wool with you!  So visit their website.  You will see lots of amazing products made from sheepskin.

Jeremy's Dirt Track Auto Racing Late Model Lying in Waiting

Jeremy's Fastrak late model that used to take up the whole garage is now mostly dismantled and in pieces in the back of the garage.  For the first time EVER, the whole family gets to drive their vehicles the whole way into the garage, a great benefit, especially in the middle of winter!

One thing to keep in mind when building a dirt track auto racing car is that you need the space to work on your car.  There is always some repair that needs to be made after every race, and even if a repair isn't needed, maintenance definitely is, along with a good car wash.  So make sure you have the space available before deciding to purchase or build a modified race car or you will have a hard time keeping up with all that needs to be done with it.  Most individuals who race hold down full time jobs and dirt track racing is just a little bit more than a hobby.  That's why having your own space is so important.  You won't have the time to be locating places to work on your car when you need to.

Just a thought for anyone who is considering getting into dirt track auto racing.  We will keep you apprised of any progress through the winter.  Enjoy the holiday season!  Stay safe.

Jeremy Zufall Last Race of the Dirt Track Season 2011

Last Race of the Dirt Track Auto Racing Season Results.

The cold is upon us and the Fastrak Late Model is covered up to be worked on until the next race of the season in the spring.  For Jeremy's final race of the season, he did a great job in spite of getting caught up in a wreck.  He started 16th and was passing for 6th place when the leader spun out and he got caught up in the wreck. He ended up working his way to a 9th/20 car field!  Not a bad way to end the season.

Jeremy is looking forward to working on his car this winter and making more modifications that will help him move up in the ranks.  Overall, in spite of a few setbacks and wrecks, it was a good year.  

Hope to see you on the dirt track next year.

Roaring Knob - Jeremy Zufall October 7th and 8th 2011 - Great Finish!

ACTION SHOT ON THE DIRT TRACK AT ROARING KNOB (CLICK PIC TO ENLARGE)

Jeremy Zufall race results from Oct 7th & 8th at Roaring Knob Dirt Track as reported by Joy Racing.  Fridays' Heat Race went well.  Jeremy finished 5th in the 3rd Heat, locking him in the the Feature race on Sat urday. He started the feature in 19th place out of 25 Fastrak Late Model cars and after getting spun out once, came away with an 11th/39 place finish for Joy Racing!  Excellent way to officially end the season.  Way to go Jeremy!

CLICK ON THE PIC TO MAKE IT LARGER 

Dirt track auto racing is a seasonal sport for anyone who lives in the cold, windy, snow states.  During this off time, and over the next several months, the drivers will work on their dirt track auto racing cars to get them in shape for the next year.   You can still find dirt track auto racing going on in the warmer states. Just google for more info on where the races are taking place.  Enjoy your winter!  Check out our website at http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com

How Dirt Track Auto Racing and Football Are Alike

How are dirt track auto racing and football alike?  Since it's football season and dirt track racing is kind of winding down in most of the colder, wet, snowy states, we thought we would make a little comparison since our fans may be taking a break to watch their favorite football teams.  Jeremy's favorite team of course is the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He's as wild and radical about them during football season as he is about driving on the track.

So what are the comparisons between Dirt Track Auto Racing and football?  For one, dirt track racing is an excellent sport that appeals to those who like to have a few unknowns thrown into the mix because of the dirt track, unlike Nascar which is boring in comparison.  Football is also one of the leading sports in the United States with millions of fans who set aside their weekly schedules in the fall just to watch Monday night football.  Even though astro turf is the new foundation for most professional football players, some still play in the dirt and mud caused by tearing up real grass.  Dirt track auto racing is a year round sport with millions of fans, but the weather has to be conducive to racing.  Dirt track racing can still be done in the warm weather states of the South, but football really takes on a life of it's own, outpacing racing for a time.  

Competition is what drives dirt track racers as well as football players.  Many dirt track fans love to watch the university football games.  Here in Pittsburgh, it's the Pitt Panthers who take the spotlight.  It is interesting though that Pitt used to be one of the better teams in their league.  However, it's also a fact that they have never played the one team that is considered to be one of the top 10 all-time college football programs, the University of Alabama.  Alabama's wins seem to come almost naturally and without much effort.  Fans are said to come to the games late and leave early because they know their team is going to win.  When they are there, the fans line the stands dressed in the finest Alabama apparel has to offer.  You will see row after row of fans sporting their red and white, Crimson Tide, University of Alabama shirts.  It would be great, in the spirit of competition and challenge, if the University of Pittsburgh would play a team that they have never played in the last 100 years.  Perhaps the stands would then be filled with blue and gold and red and white lending some real interest to what Pitt has to offer in attracting more fans to their games.  

So, even though dirt track auto racing may be taking the back seat to high school, college and professional football for awhile, the anticipation of the upcoming dirt track season still remains as time is set aside to rest and get the modified cars ready for tackling the dirt track in 2012. 

Jeremy Zufall New Dirt Track Headshot Joy Mining Sponsored

Jeremy's new head shot courtesy of Joy Mining, September 2011. 

Dirt Track Auto Race Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap Tennessee

Jeremy Z and family spent an entertaining and enjoyable day at the Joy facility in Tennessee.
Joy had all kinds of interesting displays and fun things for the kids to do, as well as providing a tour of their facility.


Jeremy was excited about having the opportunity to race on a new kind of dirt track for the first time at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap. Considering there were no hot laps to even practice on a strange, new track, all went well.  The walls of this track were on a greater angle and the track was much shorter than he was used to.  His pit crew consisting of his dad Jim, and his two uncles Dale and Lee, were a bit concerned because of the slope and Jeremy never racing on this type of track.  His mom was filming while the rest of his family had to go back to the hotel since his girls were falling asleep.   The race didn't start until 9PM and they had driven almost 9 hours the day before, getting in late to the hotel.  


Jeremy did well.  He started 15th and finished 9th in the 1st 20 lap feature! He then came home with an 8th place finish in the 2nd 20 lap feature! Two top tens....way to go Jeremy!!! Thanks again to Joy Mining for providing such a great day for the Joy family, race car drivers and friends.

Official Joy Roaring Knob Jeremy Zufall Race Results September 3, 2011

Official Race results from 9-3-11* (compliments of Joy).  Jeremy raced at Roaring Knob this past Saturday, where he started last in the make-up feature. He finished 11th. 

During the second feature he started 15th and finished 8th out of 25 cars!  There were lots of caution flags and wrecks this night.  Cudos for going around them instead of being in them.

And got rained out for the Joy 50 on Sunday.  That's the third time this summer!  

Dirt track auto racing still rocks!

Jeremy Z Moved up from 15th to 8th at Roaring Knob Dirt Track Saturday September 3, 2011

It was a beautiful, but toasty hot evening when the dirt track races started at Roaring Knob on Saturday night.  Jeremy and his dad were both racing.  His dad raced the charger event and Jeremy the Fastrak Late Model event.  There were numerous caution lights due to wrecks, all through the night.  The field started with 21 cars and ended with about 18.  Jeremy was placed 15th in the feature but went on to move up and finish a solid 8th place.  It was a good race that required a lot of skill to avoid so many spin outs and accidents.  Jeremy's dad Jim allowed a new driver to participate in the heat races while Jim raced in the feature event.  Both had a good night over all.

Joy, Jeremy's main sponsor is holding a special race this evening, Sunday, September 4th at Roaring Knob.  It's looking a lot like rain right now so there is a chance it may be called off.  If not, go out and enjoy an evening at the dirt track.

Fun, in the sun, at the Roaring Knob Speedway Dirt Track!

Jeremy Zufall Gets 2nd At Dog Hollow Speedway Friday August 12, 2011

Way to go Jeremy.  2nd place out of 26 dirt track auto racers at Dog Hollow Speedway-Stoystown Auto Wreckers this past Friday night.  Here are the results for the FASTRAK Late Models (26cars): 1:Andrew Satterlee, 2: Jeremy Zufall, 3:Joe Martin, 4:Tom Snyder, 5:Shane Weaver, Tim Snare, Jr., Ken Herman, Rich Logan, Jim Boyer, Ray Weaver, Transten Stoner, Mike Laughard, Matt Bassaro, John Mazey, WL Stile, Ron Smithley, John Eckenrod, Wes McKeel, Troy Shields, Joe Brawley, Joey Petyak, Jason Mullen, Scott Fitch, Joe Moyer, Ed Kline, Billy Stile, III.

We knew Jeremy could do it.  He used to win all the time in his other classes.  Better car, good sponsors, and try try again did the job.  Way to go.  

Jeremy Zufall Racing at Dog Hollow Friday August 12, 2011 - Come Watch!

It looks like we may actually get a Friday night at the dirt track without even a chance of rain.  Tonight, Thursday, August 11th would have been a fantastic race night. Tomorrow night is supposed to be the same beautiful weather at Dog Hollow Raceway. 

The last time Jeremy raced his car was badly damaged.  It's still banged up looking in spots.  The beautiful wrap job that Joy did has taken a beating, but hopefully, after Friday night, something good will happen on the dirt track.  

It's been several weeks now since he's raced, with race tracks canceling and closing to the dismay of many of the drivers.  Even Joy night had to be canceled because Tri City actually closed it's doors to dirt track auto racing for good.  No one really knows the story and if they do, a comment or two would be appreciated.  It seemed as though they were having trouble maintaining their track because their water source was dried up.  I'm sure it's expensive to try to keep a track going and with all of the rainouts we had this year, the owners everywhere, as well as the drivers, have had to take some losses.  

Come out to the Dog Hollow Racetrack on Friday night and watch the dirt track auto racers do their thing and especially watch Jeremy Zufall #20 and cheer him on.  See you there!

Dirt Track Auto Racing Fans! Join Jeremy Zufall at Dog Hollow Speedway Tonight!

Joy Racing

‎Jeremy Zufall racing @ Dog Hollow Speedway this Friday night! Where will you be? http://www.dog-hollow.net/

Are You a Dirt Track Auto Racer Who Loves Motorcycles?

Are any of you dirt track auto racing fans motorcycle lovers?  If you are, you know that just like your favorite dirt track car or dirt bike, motorcycles take quite a bit of maintenance to keep them up and running in the most efficient way possible.  It's very important to take care of these vehicles because it is even more costly to allow them to break down completely.

Preventative maintenance is the first step in avoiding costly repairs.  It's not hard and you don't even need to write any of the steps down once you go through the process a few times.

1.  A very simple step is to keep your bike clean.  Just take a microfiber cloth or other soft cloth and wipe off the dust on a regular basis.  If your bike is really dirty, give it a bike bath.  Wipe it down with water or use a mild cleaning solution made specifically for vehicles.  If you keep your bike clean, it will perform better.  Polish it once or twice a month to give it a little bit more love. 

2.  Like a fine dirt track modified car, you need to check your oil levels.  Make sure your bike is parked.  Check the levels and watch for a change in oil color and fluidity.  Take a look around your motorcycle to make sure you have no leaks.

3.  Check your brakes and clutch regularly and change the linings before they are too worn, especially if you have been on a long ride or trip.

4.  Take care of your battery.  Make sure you check your battery terminals and the water levels in the battery.

5.  Make sure your headlights and tail lights are working well.

6.  Check your tire pressure and tire tread.  Remember that when it's hot, the pressure may be off so take that into consideration.

7.  Turn on your bike and let the engine idle.  Listen to it purr.  If it's not purring or sounding like your used to, turn it off after a few minutes and do another double check.  This short time period will send oil throughout the cylinders and pistons so they can work by a well oiled machine. 

8.  Repair or replace any motorcycle parts that are broken, immediately.

9.  Continue on a regular maintenance plan for the best results regardless of whether you drive a dirt track car, a dirt bike, or a motorcycle. 

Poker Run Cystic Fibrosis Fund Raiser and Dirt Track Fastrak Late Model on Display

Every year Jeremy's family heads up a fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis.  One of Jeremy's uncles passed away at a very young age from this terrible disease.  As a result, the family gets together to raise money for this great cause.  

This year, Jeremy was able to put his Late Model Fastrak Series car on display for the enjoyment of those who came to participate in the poker run.  Every year the fundraiser is held in a different location and can be a different fundraising event from ice cream to bowling to the poker run events.

Sara (Jeremy's beautiful wife) and Jeremy's Fastrak Late Model Dirt Track Car

Jeremy Zufall proudly displays his Fastrak Late Model at the Poker Run Fundraiser

Tri City Dirt Track Auto Racing Event Sponsored by Joy Rained Out Last Night

It was a beautiful, hot, very hot day and things were looking up for a great race at Tri City Dirt Track Auto Racing Joy sponsored event, but the weather turned for the worse.  The storm came out of nowhere right up through Butler PA and onto the race track.  The lightning was fierce and the rain came down in buckets.  We were hoping it was only going to be a scattered thunderstorm lasting only a few minutes, but that was not to be.  

This was Jeremy's newly wrapped car after the wreck demolished the front end and bent the frame in his last race at Dog Hollow Dirt Track two weeks ago.  Great job Joy.

Two of Joy Mining's Sponsored Dirt Track Vehicles - Fastrak Late Model and  Nascar Truck
Nascar camping world truck driven by Josh Richards and owned by Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM)

The pre-race events for the Joy drivers consisted of a tour of the Joy plant, a nice lunch, pictures of all of the dirt track cars and their Nascar truck, and then off to the track.  Everyone was excited.  Many drove a long way to participate.  Some took off work.  It happens.  Although it was a disappointment this time, hopefully there will be another Joy sponsored dirt track race in the near future.  Thanks for trying Joy!  

Same dirt track car and truck, different view

Joy's Dirt Track Sponsored car and truck, different view

Hopefully you will be able to see these vehicles again on another Joy sponsored dirt track auto racing event in the near future.

Joy Employee Fund Night - Tri City Speedway July 22 2011 Dirt Track Auto Racing - Come Join Us!

Joy Employee Fund Night at Tri-City Speedway
July 22, 2011
Meet and Greet for E-Mods
Gates Open @ 5:30
Racing @ 7:30

Dirt Track Auto Racers - Need Auto Body Collision Work Done in San Francisco?

Dirt Track Auto Racers - Need Auto Body Collision Work Done in San Francisco?

Two weeks ago, Jeremy pretty much demolished his Fastrak Late Model due to a careless driver who re-entered the dirt track into fast racing traffic, apparently without even looking.  The end result, Jeremy's entire front end was crushed, his frame was bent, and he was knocked out of the race and lost his points.  There was no way he could have stopped.

Accidents happen in every day life as well.  If you are a dirt track auto racing fan, or even a dirt track auto racer who needs a bit of help fixing up your damaged race car after an intense race, there is a company in San Francisco, Spectrum Auto, who is ready and willing to help restore your car back into tip top shape. 

Now we know that dirt track auto racing cars are not covered under insurance, (they will still work with you to help you with repairs that are not covered as well), but the every day vehicle that you drive, when you have full coverage, is.  Spectrum Auto stands out in the San Francisco community.  From a technical standpoint, they are ASE certified,  I-Car Gold Class Certified,  AEM Certified Engine Management Tuner, and their technicians can perform the California State Smog Check Test & Repairs.  They are one of the few shops that work on Hybrid vehicles and they are experts on all of the newest model cars.

Spectrum Auto cares about getting your car back in service as soon as possible.  They will work closely with your insurance company, make rental car arrangements for you, pick you up and drop you off, and best of all, they will guarantee your repairs by providing you with a lifetime warranty.  This is a great package deal that will get you up and running quickly.  Even if you don't have full coverage, they will work with you to help you get your car repaired in the best way possible, at a fair and reasonable price.  It's well worth checking them out if you live in or near the San Francisco California area.

Also, if you are looking for dirt tracks near San Francisco, you will want to check out the Chucko.com page for information on Sprint Car racing tracks in the USA and California.  The page is filled with helpful information on the location, size and requirements of a variety of tracks.

Disappointing Night At Dog Hollow Dirt Track for Jeremy Zufall and His Late Model Fastrak

It was just one of those nights you did not want to have on the dirt track.  Everything started out well.  The heat race went well and Jeremy finished fourth in his heat.  The track was a bit dusty and there were a few pits and several cars flew off the side of the track, but Jeremy held his own.

The feature race was another story in itself.  After completing one lap, a car that flew off the side, re-entered the track.  Jeremy was rounding the track at top speed when the car pulled from the side of the track right in front of him sideways!  Jeremy had NO chance to stop.  He smashed full force into the side of the white Fastrak car and did major body damage to his own late model.  The guy who caused the accident went on to finish the race.  That was the first time we had seen him on the track.

He's not sure if the frame is bent on his car or not, but much of the body needs replaced as it was badly damaged.  Jeremy tried to continue the race but the front end of the car kept dragging on the track and finally the car just veered off to the side out of control.  He had no choice but to give up and call it a night.

Dirt track auto racing sure has it's ups and downs, but it's always a shame when another driver, due to a careless act, causes an accident.  It happened more than once this past Sunday at Dog Hollow, but Jeremy definitely got the short end of the stick.  Jeremy was 5th in points overall but being unable to finish the race knocked him back down again.  

Now it's time to rebuild the late model to get it ready for the Joy Feature race in two weeks.  More money, more work, and hardly enough time while working many hours on his job.  He'll get it done with his dad and uncle's help, but it isn't going to be easy.