Dirt Track Auto Racing - Baby Ava on the Way

Dirt Track Auto Racing Beauties

In my last dirt track auto racing blog I promised I would introduce you to baby Ava. Well, meet beautiful mom and wife, Sara and baby Ava who is already kicking her way to future fame, causing joy, but causing heartburn and pains too! Mom is looking pretty darn good for being 8 months pregnant.

Meet Jeremy's daughter, beautiful 5 year old Alexia, who was also Jeremy's first spokesmodel (you can see here video by clicking here) and going to the dirt track auto racing website.

Dirt Track Auto Racing Beauties

We don't know if baby Ava will be a dirt track racer like her dad, but we do know that she is already feisty and ready to go even though she still has a month left before she greets her new world.

Alexia will be starting kindergarten this fall and she is anxiously awaiting Ava's arrival. You may remember Alexia from the website where she introduces Jeremy's dirt track auto racing website to the world. Alexia was four when she made the video and is looking forward to making another one real soon.

So now you've met the immediate Zufall family. Soon you will get to meet Ava (we'll post her pic as soon as she lets us).

Thanks for visiting and we hope you and your families will become one of Jeremy's biggest dirt track auto racing fans.

This is a bit off the subject, but I found a really wierd site while reading AOL this morning. It covers alot of topics and it is called boingboing.net It's kind of a crazy site and I think it is named boing boing because just about every topic imaginable is displayed there. Not all of it is suitable for kids though but there are some weird and interesting things on it. You might want to take a look there as well, but don't forget to come back again and visit our dirt track auto racing blog!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Meet Jeremy Zufall

Getting Ready for a New Dirt Track Auto Racing Season

We were finally able to get a picture of Jeremy so you can see who we are writing about. Here he is with a big smile on his face. Why does he have a big smile on his face? All you have to do is mention dirt track racing to him and that will do it.

Jeremy has another reason to smile though. . . his daughter AVA is on her way. She is due at the end of August and Jeremy is having trouble deciding whether to put a Pittsburgh Steelers Outfit on her when they bring her home from the hospital or a dirt track racing outfit. I wonder what he'll choose?

I think Jeremy was really hoping for a boy so he could teach him how to get down and dirty on the track too, but there is no reason that Ava can't go for the gold too. We may be writing a blog about her in the future!

Watch for my next blog when I will post a picture of Ava to be and her mom. They too are getting ready for a new season of dirt track auto racing.

Want to Sponsor Jeremy For Nascar Truck? Still Racing Dirt Track In the Meantime

Although Jeremy is still participating in dirt track auto racing, he is also now actively seeking sponsors to help him get started driving a Nascar Truck. As you all know, that is a very expensive proposition. It is his dream to get into Nascar and the only way to do it is to raise money.

Sponsorship isn't just a one-way proposition though. Sponsors will be getting national recognition for their participation and even more recognition each time he wins. You can visit his Sponsor House site (which is still under construction) for more information. Thanks again for visiting Jeremy's blog and websites!

Dirt Track Auto Racing or Nascar Asphalt?

Dirt Track Auto Racing or Nascar Truck on Asphalt -

Which will it be for local dirt track champ Jeremy Zufall?

What a choice. Jeremy's modified is in his garage, waiting for a few more modifications, but essentially ready to go for the season. Here it is in progress.

But now, Jeremy is pursuing his new career with a vengence. He is preparing his resume, his press release, doing research and getting ready to find sponsors. The Nascar Truck bug has bit him and he's got the fever.

You can support Jeremy by checking out his sponsor house website by clicking here. Jeremy needs sponsors as Nascar Truck racing is even more expensive then dirt track auto racing. If you want a talented guy to advertise your business and win a few races on your behalf, then please contact Jeremy asap.

From Dirt Track to Asphalt Track - Trying it Out

Dirt track auto racing is all that Jeremy has ever known. This past June weekend he was invited to try out racing a Nascar Truck on an asphalt track in North Carolina. You can see the pic to the left, #89, the Nascar Truck Jeremy is going to drive.

His first round in North Carolina went pretty well for Jeremy this past weekend. He just finished driving the Nascar Truck on an asphalt track for the first time, having to do 60 laps in total. He did well and followed the direction of his mentor who is telling him the things he must do to succeed.

He said it is "very different" then driving on the dirt track. He needs to drive again, and he still needs to get the thumbs up from the Nascar truck owner. If he does succeed and the Nascar truck owner is pleased with how he drives, then the hard part starts.

You just don't get to drive a Nascar Truck. You get to drive a Nascar Truck (usually for a $50,000 fee upfront) and then you get to promote yourself. There are all kinds of steps in between and it is a long road to haul, but the rewards can be exceptional in many ways in the end.

I'll keep you apprised of Jeremy's progress. In the meantime, don't forget to visit his website at http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com/ for more pictures and dirt track auto racing information. Who knows, maybe one of these days we'll be building a website for Nascar Racing Trucks!!!

The Dirt Track Car Has Been Rebuilt

Jeremy has been working very hard on rebuilding his dirt track car to get ready for the summer. It is now rebuilt, but, he is trying something different this week. I don't know how it will go for him but he has been asked to try out for driving a Nascar Truck in North Carolina.

He is a great dirt track auto racing driver but this weekend will tell if he can also drive a Nascar Truck for the Nascar Truck series. He figures he has nothing to lose by at least giving it a chance. It he doesn't make it, it's back to the auto dirt track. I'm sure it's in his blood and because of that, he just won't quit.

I'll keep you posted on his progress. In the meantime, he is building a site on sponsor house too and when it is completed, I'll put the information on the blog for you too. Have a great summer on the dirt track!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - He Never Gives Up

I haven't contributed to this blog for awhile. I've been in an observation mode. I am watching Jeremy and his dad Jim rebuild a new dirt track car for the new racing season.

All of last year I watched car after car engine blow up or something else go wrong. It seemed like it was time to call it quits, but no, that just won't happen if it is in your blood. It is in the Zufall family's blood.

Jeremy, his dad, his uncles, his grandfather and his father before him have been avid dirt track racing fans since what seems like forever. He has an incredible family support base with his dad, his wife, his sister, his uncles, cousins and friends. Every time it looks like Jeremy is about to throw in the towel (you can tell when he mutters under his breath), he orders some new part on Ebay or meets with his dad to see what they can do.

His new car is in the garage of his new house (the family car is in the driveway of course). He and his wife are expecting their second child due in late August and although Jeremy had plans to put the new baby under the hood, she will be dressed in pink! Hey, who says a girl can't race?

I'll keep you updated. So far the frame is painted, the body is on top of the frame and it's painted and he's adding all of the necessary parts, bit by bit. We are looking forward to an exciting racing season, win or lose. If it's in the blood, you just have to do it. That's the way it works with dirt track auto racing!!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Finding Sponsors

To afford a great dirt track racing car, the drivers need a great dirt track car to drive. The driver's skill plays the most important role in winning, however, if the driver has a stock car that consistently breaks down or has problems, the driver is going to be at a serious disadvantage.

Jeremy is working on his stock car for next year but has the chance to drive a late model if he can find sponsors. The average sponsor can kick in anywhere from $500 to thousands of dollars to have their name placed on the car. It's a great form of advertisement and it allows the dirt track racer to apply his or her skill without worrying about the quality of the car.

We will be adding pages to the website soon that will show exactly how sponsoring works. So please check back for the announcement because we want to keep this sport alive and the more sponsors there are, the better the sport can become.

Most important of all is the fact that Jeremy and his racing family have been supporting St. Jude's Children's Hospital by donating a percentage of their winnings, an average of 30%. Jeremy is once again, this year, committing to donating 30% of his wins.

If you are a potential sponsor, you can contact Jeremy at dirtrackcarrace@aol.com
Please don't forget to visit our website at http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com and THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR WEBSITE AND BLOG!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - The Slow Season

Dirt Track Auto Racing - The slow season

We haven't had much to say on the blog lately because the dirt track auto racing season is over for all of us on the East Coast. You can still find a few races if you want to travel to the warmer states in the US. For most of us though, it's time to get ready for the New Year and another racing season and that means time for rebuilding.

Jeremy Zufall, one of the local Latrobe Champions and his dad Jim, also a champion dirt track racer, are busy working on painting Jeremy's modified for next year. He's also working on rebuilding the motor and other key parts so he has a better year this year. His engine blew up last year and he was racing other people's cars which really isn't quite the same as building and tweaking your own so you know what you're getting into. He is a great driver and with the right car, he will continue to be a winner.

Jeremy is also busy building a new house which will be done in the next month or two. He's spending time primering and painting the walls right now. Wayne Homes is building most of it but he has to put the final touches on. Never hurts to save a few bucks so you can use if for your race car. . . He is also looking forward to having his own space to work on his stock cars. Not sure what the neighbors will think though when they hear the rumble and roar during his testing phases! Jeremy's dad, Jim and his mom Tammy just finished building their new house too. Of course they have always had the room they need to work on their cars and Jeremy's cars over many years and the neighbors don't mind because they doesn't have any! Wide open spaces. . . lots of room for test races!

Jeremy and Jim are both looking forward to the new season and it seems all too far away. Tammy also volunteers at the dirt track and she is a great help to all of the guys during the events.

By the way, please don't forget to visit our http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com site for more info on dirt track auto racing. Have a blessed New Year and thanks for all of your support during this past year.

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Challenger Raceway Blow Out

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Challenger Raceway Blow Out

The weather was very cold, there were lots and lots of heat races, the track was dusty and everyone was trying to get one last race in before the really bad weather hit. Jeremy and Jim Zufall both tried their best to do what it would take. Jeremy wound up being 4th in the heat race out of about 30 which wasn't too bad. Jim was doing well until his axle broke and his wheel fell off. He did get it fixed and went back in the race later but he was already too far behind to have it make any difference. Jeremy thought things would go pretty well until his motor blew up during his final race.

All in all with all of the problems Jeremy had this year, he is looking forward to making next year much better. We may be uploading a bit of video from the race if we can or at least providing a link for you.

In the meantime, don't forget to take a look at the custom gifts you can get for the holidays coming up for your favorite dirt track auto racer from Cafe Press. Just click on the banner. There is some fun stuff, even for your animals and babies in the family. Got to get that special dirt track T-shirt for the young ones!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - From Soup to Nuts

Dirt Track Auto Racing - From Soup to Nuts

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Racing Secrets will give you information on just about every topic you should know about in dirt track auto racing. So don't delay. Spend a few minutes checking out the site and get involved in the great sport of dirt track auto racing.

Coolest Dirt Track Auto Racing Products Ever!

DIRT TRACK AUTO RACING - Seriously, the coolest dirt track product site ever!

I was just surfing on the net for interesting dirt track info and I came across this product site that has to be the "coolest dirt track auto racing" products site ever. There are thousands of products in every category you can imagine, but the best part is that they have the best selection of fun dirt track stuff for babies through dogs!! The site is great. Dirt track auto racing is winding down around here so you have to find something fun to do. Check out the site. The holidays are coming up and if you can't find something on this site, I'd find it hard to believe. Enjoy. Look to your right to check out the unique items for the dirt track at cafepress.

Challenger Raceway - A Real Challenge

Can dirt track auto racing be as much fun as this? Frostbite, windburn, life flight, fire, smashed cars, dirt flying, wheels spinning, axles breaking, never finishing. . . that was a good description of the last night at Challenger Raceway in Indiana PA.

Jeremy had worked hard modifying his automatic transmission problem car into a standard. The car was working great and he did well in the qualifying heats coming in 4th out of about 30 cars, but when the finals came around on Sunday night, it was all over. No one got to finish because there were so many wrecks and red flags. It was way too cold to be racing too. Jim Zufall, Jeremy's dad fared even worse when in the qualifying rounds, his axle broke.

Jeremy came home with windburned lips that look sort of like a male Angelina Jole (just his lips) and Jim came home with a broken down car. It took them the last two days just to warm up. Others fared even worse with one of the racers having to be life flighted after his car wrecked and caught on fire. He is ok though.

I'm hoping to get a few pics posted about the event in the next week or two and will post them on the blog. Needless to say, their last race of the season was a disappointment.

Dirt Track Auto Racing - New Articles

Racing Carburetors

By Eric Morris

Tip! (7) Sports Car Racing: Sports car racing takes place in a closed circuit and in this race, purpose-built cars and sports cars production versions compete with each other. This race is particularly for long distances like 1000km and that is why this race involves more than one driver switching between them.

Today, some of the most powerful cars in the world are using carburetors rather than the automatic fuel injection system. This is because to produce torque and horsepower, you require a mixture of air and fuel. A 600-horsepower engine will need about 300 pounds of fuel per hour. The needs of racecars are very different compared to the needs of a typical passenger vehicle. With the large amounts of 'G' forces the cars withstand, you need a fuel delivery system that can compensate for the high pressure they endure.

Another reason why racecars use carburetors rather than electric fuel injection systems is because of their ability to allow the vehicle to accelerate at a very fast rate in the lower gears, allowing it to pick up RPMs very quickly. This rapid acceleration increases the demand for fuel.

What will happen if fuel delivery is weak?

Tip! (4) Touring Car Racing: This type of race involves highly modified production cars and it is comparatively slower than the sports car racing or the single-seater racing. The most popular championship is the World Touring Car Championship.

If your fuel delivery system is weak, your engine will not be as efficient when producing power with regard to the amount of fuel used. When this happens, it may cause your motor to miss or "burn-up" parts. One sure thing that will happen is that you will not receive top performance from your motor. You will not be able to get all of the power you could possibly get. This is why it is important for racecars to have new racing carburetors, camshafts, and flowed heads. Regardless of how advanced the car's carburetor is, if you do not have a fuel delivery system that can handle that much power and maintain correct levels, the carburetor will not be able to disperse the optimum mixture of fuel and air.

What will happen if the fuel system is too large?

There is a misconception that having a fuel delivery system that is too large will hurt performance, which is untrue. It will actually ensure that the type of carburetor you have in your motor will give you an optimum mixture of fuel and air for maximum power.

Tip! Nascar racing, another style of go cart competitions, attracts many people because it closely imitates real Nascar racing by using an oval asphalt track. The Nascar go-cart races are also sprints ranging from 1/10 to � of a mile long.

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Dirt Track Auto Racing - Last Race for the Season In Latrobe

DIRT TRACK AUTO RACING - This was the last race for the season at the Latrobe Speedway in Pennsylvania. Jeremy inched by to finish third in the feature after a disappointing year of auto problems. He will be racing in Challenger but hopes to build a better car next year along with getting a few significant sponsors.

Jim Zufall finished second over all in points for the season. As soon as we get his pictures, we will upload one and post a few on the website at http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com

It was an exciting night with a free for all event. Not everyone took advantage of the no rules situation, but it was alot of fun to watch anyway. The season still continues on for many dirt track auto racers where there is good weather year round. We will continue to contribute to the blog adding more tips, articles, product recommendations and advice until Latrobe's dirt track racing season begins next year.

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Jeremy's Car Artists Rendition

Dirt Track Auto Racing

What more could a dirt track racer want then an original portrait of his car! We won't disclose who the artist is because the person is kind of shy. Even though the person is an amateur it's still a pretty darn good rendition of Jeremy's Charger (before the motor blew up this year).



This gave us a good idea. We are trying to promote the sport of dirt track auto racing and at the same time, make the site fun to visit. If you have a picture of your favorite dirt track auto racer and you would like us to put it on our website or blog, email the pic to me along with your story and we will be happy to include you on our site. We are trying to promote the sport as a whole so if you love the sport then share your experiences with the world. Just make sure your pics are your own or you are giving credit where credit is due for copywrite reasons. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com

Send your pics to dirttrackcarrace@aol.com or maddunn@aol.com See you at the dirt track!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Zufall's Dad Wins!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Another Zufall Win!

Talk about keeping it all in the family. . . Jeremy's dad, Jim Zufall #15 won the Charger event hands down. This is his third win since July. When asked how he did it, his answer was, "I just love to race. I do it for the fun of it." Jeremy helped his dad work on his car to get it ready for the dirt track race. He and his dad help each other.

Jeremy is working on his car (remember his motor blew up) to get it ready for the race at Challenger Race Track in Indiana Pennsylvania. He isn't sure if they are going to have it ready in time, but they are working hard to do so. Challenger is a 3 day event where there will be plenty of dirt track auto racing for everyone.

As a spectator of dirt track auto racing, I've learned that getting down and dirty is for the fans as well. The late models race around the track at speeds up to 120 mph. Pieces of dirt fly everywhere no matter where you are sitting, but you definitely don't want to be on the turns. Layers of dust settle on your clothing, on your skin and in your hair. The noise is deafening. It takes some getting used to but it is exciting and fun, especially when you are cheering on your favorite dirt track auto racer.

So congratulations to Jeremy's dad, Jim Zufall, for another great win!

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Featured Game

Dirt Track Auto Racing Fun for Your PC

Dirt Track Racing Fans. If you can't be on the dirt track for whatever reason, go to your nearest mouse pad and enjoy the ride with Dirt Track Racing 2.



Product Description From the Manufacturer

"The Track is Back! Capturing the exact experience of competition, Dirt Track Racing 2 straps you in the driver’s seat with a realistic racing simulation like you’ve never seen before! Get down and dirty on the track with a faster class of vehicles and progress through various series from hobby stock to the late models.

Dirt Track Racing is back! Offering an extreme style of exciting gameplay that made its predecessors so successful! With new tracks, mind blowing graphics, intense special effects, amazing sounds and introducing a new class of cars to race, the "Modifieds". And if that’s not enough, Dirt Track Racing 2 will be "backwards" compatible, meaning the racetracks of Dirt Track Racing and Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars will work for Dirt Track Racing 2.

Game Features: Race 3 classes of cars! Choose from the Stock, Modified and Late models! Extreme realism! A graphically enhanced "fresh" look to all vehicles! 14 original tracks! Race on oval, D-oval, tri-oval, egg shaped and 3 all new figure-8 layouts! Replay function! Watch your race again and really learn the track!

Spectacular effects! Exhaust smoke, flames, lighting and particle debris! Career and resource management mode! Purchase or upgrade new vehicles, rise up from Street Stocks to the powerful Modifieds, do repairs and more! Real world physics and handling. Training, practice, Quick-race, Championship, and Career Modes. Spectacular collisions and dramatic visible damage modeling.

It's heart-stopping, high speed Dirt Track exhilaration like you've never experienced. You're in the cage and in the fray in the most immersive Dirt Track racing sim on four wheels. Rev it up, hang on and go for the checkered flag as you throw a cloud of dust in the competition's face. "

Dirt Track Auto Racing - Jeremy's Pic

Dirt Track Auto Racing - The Dirt Track

The Dirt Track - [Dirt Track Auto Racing]

In my newsletter I've been discussing the importance of having a good attitude. On the [dirt track], you are going to need it. [Dirt track auto racing] can also be at the mercy of the track conditions. This week at our local Latrobe dirt track, the delays were long and unwelcome. The weather does play a part in the condition, but the dirt track needs to be ready for the racers or temperatures will start to rise. My car is still out of commission as I need about $2000 to repair the motor. I'm driving other cars in the meantime, but it's not the same. My good buddy won the dirt track race this past weekend and my dad and uncle are doing great as well. But everyone still needs to keep that mental edge when dealing with a dirt track that isn't the best to race on when you most need it.

Here are some great pics snapped by David Bulebush from Sterling Virginia, at the Latrobe speedway. Dirt Track Auto Racing Pics.