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PHOTOS!!!

beaverperson — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:57:18 CDT

We will start out with 8 pictures form each class, and we will be slowly adding new pictures. They are divided into each class, and if there are any special events, it will be in its own category. if anyone ever wrecks (we actually hope nobody does) we will make a category for wrecks (luckily, we don't need one yet).

Working Staff

Late Model

Street Stock

Hobby Stock

2009 Racing Season

beaverperson — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:13:26 CDT

The actual content of these pages is on the left of the page as sub-pages underneath the page you just clicked onto (confusing, I know).

Points Standings

beaverperson — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:09:51 CDT

COMING SOON

Race Results

beaverperson — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:09:32 CDT

COMING SOON

Home

beaverperson — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:02:18 CDT

Hello, and welcome to PURPLERACING.COM. The first race of the Hesston Speedway dirt track in Hesston, PA has just been completed not 3 hours ago. Hesston speedway will be up and running this year, and will be owned by Dave Eriksen. We will try to keep the points standings up to date, and i will be trying to add a photo page, that will be updated every fe w weeks. Thanks for visiting our website, and have a great racing season.

Creators

beaverperson — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:11:32 CST

Hey Purple People. This is where members can say a little about yourself. If your new, put a picture on, do a little bio and tell us what you do on the site. If your not a member, become a member so you can too!

Please send us some feedback about our site. You can send us anything from... questions, ideas for the site, or just a "good job" (yeah right).

Dabeave6@aol.com (Colby)
JesusFreak4864@aim.com (Ben)
jrheelfan@aol.com (Jared)
ritso324@gmail.com (David)

<---(this guy has a kewl fro)

Here is Ben. Ben is 14 years old. Although Ben has
not followed Keith's racing career, he is one of the the technical masterminds of the site. Keith is Ben's uncle. Ben's other hobby's include his church youth group, drums, history class, talking to freinds on AIM, biking, music, NASCAR and New England Partriots football. (Go Pats) ((Colts are better))

<---(this guy knows how to PARTY LIKE A BUCKEYE) (Mich sucks, go bucks)

(for anyone who doesnt know, the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES are the best team ever!!!)

Here's Colby (or Beaverperson). He's probably Keith's biggest fan, mostly because he is Keith's son. He lives within walking distance of Hesston Speedway, where Keith races weekly. This gives him the best location to monitor action at the Speedway. He is the founder of purpleracing.com, and called in Ben as his technical assistant/writer. His hobbies include racing, football, guitar hero, and Philadelphia Eagles football.(Penn State Sucks, Ohio State Rocks!!!!!!)

<---(this guy sucks)
Im Jared i'm new to the site and hope to help the two guy's out as much as i can. I enjoy gong to my youth group and being with friends. My favorite teams are the Indianapolis Colts (yeah ben the colts) and Penn State. (ohio state should not even be a college colby, hahaha)

Hesston Speedway: The Home Track

beaverperson — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:37:18 CST

Nestled in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, Hesston Speedway is home to some of the fastest dirt track racing in the state. The one half-mile oval with a dirt and clay surface offer high speeds of over 100 mph. Hobby stock, Late model and Sprint Cars all compete for First on this dangerous, thriller of a course. The tracks official website is www.hesstonspeedway.com .
During the race season, we will update you on ticket prices, weather forecast's prior to the race, and track conditions. We hope that you will enjoy our comprehensive updates on the track, found only here, at purpleracing.com!

-2008 RACING SEASON ADMISSION FEES-

Grandstands
Adult: $12
12 and Under: FREE

Pits: $22

-Official Racing Rules and Regulation for Hesston Speedway-

1. No person under the age of ten (10) shall be permitted in the pit area.
Anyone found smuggling underage children into pits will be asked to leave the Speedway NO EXCEPTIONS
2. No drivers under the age of fourteen (14)
3. Track insurance covers one tow vehicle per entry.
4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN PIT AREA

NO EXCEPTIONS!

5. Place all trash in barrels provided in the pit areas.

INSPECTION

1. All cars will be inspected by safety inspectors before first race.
2. All cars must have working Fire Extinguisher with Gauge.
3. Mufflers are Mandatory (95 DB or less). Inserts are allowed BUT NOT RECOMMENDED.( Must be visible for inspections!)
4. Aluminum race seats are mandatory in all divisions.
5. Quick Release steering HUB is mandatory in all divisions
6. Approved racing suits, helmets, gloves, and full eye protectors are required at all times when on the track Neck Brace is highly recommended. Helmet must be at least a Snell 95 Rating. All bars around driver must be padded.
7. No in car to pit crew or spectator radio communications will be allowed and no mirrors permitted.

TRACK/ACCIDENTS

1. In an accident situation NO UNAUTHORIZED persons will be permitted on the track at any time for any reason. If family or crew enter the track during accident the driver will be DQ’ed for that race night.
2. Anyone being injured at the track MUST report such injury before leaving.
3. A race may be stopped at anytime if the flag-man or officials consider it dangerous or unsafe to race. All flag decisions will be made by the FLAG-MEN and will be FINAL
4. Medical information should be on a card and taped to inside of helmet. Pit crew’s cards should be inside of their tool boxes.

TRACK/STARTS

1. All cars must take a green flag to be paid monies including tow.
2. All cars must have taken the checkered flag in a qualifying event to qualify for the feature

The only exception will be when the number of cars signed in for a class is less than the
starting field for the feature. Drivers must drive the same car in the qualifying heat and
feature. If any car fails to start its scheduled heat they will go to the end of the feature or
consolation.

3. STAGING AREA: Any car late for line up (after 3 min. call) will be placed in the rear of

the field.

3a. All starts WILL BE at marking on Front strecth.
4. After three attempts to start Cars will go single file for restart.
5. Any car “Jumping” two (2) starts or restarts will automatically go to the rear of the field or be scored last for that lap.
6. If the pole setter jumps the start it will be a complete restart. If the next start is jumped by the second place car the front row and second row will be inverted.
7. If any DRIVER hits the cone on front stretch restart that driver will be penalized two spots on the next yellow flag or at the end of the race.
8. No pit stops will be permitted in any qualifying event after the completion of the first lap.
The (CONSI) is a qualifying event. Pit stops will be permitted during feature events only if that car can join the field before the next green flag. Any car going to the pits will go to rear for restart.
8. Feature starts: Last weeks feature winner starts no better than 10th 9. In the event that last weeks driver who won the feature should be absent then when he/she returns the 10th place rule will take effect for that nights feature starting position
10. In the event that we have two (2) past feature winners on any given night the starting positions will be 10th and 11th.
11. All cars must start nose to tail; NO slingshot starts

TRACK/RACE

1. No car can compete in more than one class per racing program.
2 Anyone borrowing a car must use their own number to earn points for the event.

Points go with the driver. Must start at rear of field.

3 Do not pass the Pace Cars !! Any car doing so will be put to the rear.
3A. Please line-up as quickly as possible. DON’T wait for the pace car to pass you, You catch the pace car.
4. All cars must keep pit speed to very minimum at all times or will be disqualified.
5. ALL cars causing a yellow flag, red flag or coming to a complete stop on the speedway at any time after the green is thrown, will go to the rear. Any car leaving racing surface will go to the rear upon returning to the race. Any Intentional contact will result in a black flag.
6. Any car causing (2) yellows or reds during a qualifying event, or (3) yellows or reds during a feature event will be relegated to the pits.
7 Any car spinning another car will be sent to the rear of the field, and the car spun will get his or her spot back.
8. In the event of a yellow or red flag on the last lap of the race, those cars that have taken the checkered flag will be scored as completing the race. All others will be scored on the completed white flag lap, with the exception of those cars involved in the accident. Those cars will be placed to the rear of the field as if the race were to be lined up for a restart.
9. The winner of the last heat in a division will draw an invert pill ( 0,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
10. Twenty-four (24) cars or less in a division there will be two (2) ten (10) lap heats. If more than twenty-four (24) cars in a division there will be three (3) eight (8) lap heats.
11. GREEN, WHITE, and CHECKERED will only be given ONE (1) time per RACE.
12. Car damage is a safety concern, you will be sent to the pits and to the rear of the field upon returning. Any debris on the track that causes a yellow flag will not be awarded to the car that lost the debris.
13. Any car entering the pit area after green flag can return on turn ONE when the official feels it is safe.
13a. Any car being let out of pit area and causing a false yellow flag will get black flagged.

TRACK/ DISQUALIFICATIONS
Some Reasons
A. Unnecessary rough or reckless driving by a participant.
B. Stopping on the track to discuss decisions made by the officials.
C. Drivers or crewman performing maintenance on the track.
D. Any cars instructed to weigh and failing to do so immediately.
E. When the starter gives a car the black flag, that car must go to the pit
immediately. Any driver failing to do so will be disqualified.
F. Speeding in the pits.

G. Phone calls made through the week to track owners and officials over decisions made during a race.
H. Deliberate, Blatant and Obnoxious foul language by anyone will be an automatic suspension. SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $50.00 TO BE PAID

BEFORE ATTENDING THE NEXT WEEKS EVENT.
I. Any driver or crew member going to another racer’s pits or car to argue or fight
WILL BE FINED $200.00 AND WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR TWO (2)
WEEKS - NO EXCEPTIONS.
J. Mechanical or safety defects could be cause for the starter to throw the black flag.

1. The track officials have the power and authority to disqualify and /or suspend the driver,

car owner and any other person therewith for violation of rules and other infractions
falling under their jurisdiction. Anyone not cooperating with the program in any manner

that is not in accordance with the speedway rules and procedures, or auto racing in general, will be disqualified or suspended.
2. The speedway has the right to tear down any engine or car to check its legality at anytime. Any car found with an illegal motor or drive-train and any car refusing tear-down will be assumed illegal and will be subject to a suspension, WITH LOSS OF ALL POINTS TO DATE AND MONIES FOR THAT NIGHT. Tech inspector’s decision will be final!!! All tear-down will be done in the track tech building - NO EXCEPTIONS!
3. Failure to meet weight or all other measurement requirements will result in a loss of earnings and points for the program. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
4. Any owner or driver that place in top ten (10) in that night feature event may protest another competitor’s car by presenting $400.00 for protest and $100.00 for track supervision to the tech inspector within 5 minutes after end of race. If the protested car is illegal, the $500.00 shall be returned to the protestor and the illegal car will pay the $100.00 track fee. In the event the protested car is found legal, $200.00 will go to the protested car and $200.00 retained by the track for tech work. You protest REFUSAL will be subject to three (3) weeks suspension and LOSS OF ALL POINTS TO DATE. PROTESTOR MUST BE PRESENT DURING TEAR DOWN AND MUST SPECIFY ITEM PROTESTED. ALL TEAR DOWN WORK WILL BE DONE BY THE CAR’S CREW WITH LIMIT OF THREE !

THESE RULES ARE INTENDED AS THE OFFICIAL SET. HOWEVER, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND AND ADJUST ANY OF THE WORDING AND INTERPRETATIONS AS SITUATIONS ARISE, EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SEASON BEGINS. WE HAVE CONSTRUCTED THESE RULES TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO ENCOURAGE MAXIMUM SAFETY,COMPETITION, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS.

Chris Chaney

beaverperson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:08:06 CDT

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Our history with racing

beaverperson — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:26:59 CDT

. KEITH (left) AND COLBY (RIGHT) AFTER
A SATURDAY NIGHT VICTORY
IN 2002

Heres some history on Keiths racing career

2001-Keith Russell's racing career started when his younger brother Aden Russell, couldn't make the race, and let Keith race in his car. Though Keith was flipped over by Chris Edwards, he was instantly hooked on racing. By the time he had half of the season in, using Aden's car, Keith had managed a 7th place in points, and won a giant trophy for his accomplishments.

2002-When 2002 came around, Keith had his own car,and a winning engine built by Mike Galloway. Throughout the season, Keith had accomplished two things...

1.10 trophies throughout the season, being 8 feature wins, 1 b-main win, and a second place points trophy

2. the record for most feature wins in a single hobby stock season

Keith after winning the last race in 2003.

2003-In Keith's last well known year at Hesston Speedway, he was driving his own car, had his good motor still in it, and was doing great. That year, he recorded 2 feature wins, and a whole fricken lot of second place finishes. Doing this in strategy, he pulled through on the last race, and finished 1st in the points, winning a little clock with his name on it .

2004-In 2004, Keith didn't do a whole lot. He ran a few races in other peoples cars, and blew up the engine of one of them.

2005-This is the year when Keith came back to racing. Mike Galloway, the engine builder, bought a car, a let Keith drive it. Tho they didn't have the car until the middle of the season, Keith was back, and was ready to race.

2006-This year, Keith, still only making half of the season, won a few heat races, and that was about it.

Here is a picture of Keith (top) in 2007, racing against an opponent.

2007-This past year, Keith had a pretty good year. Still, he ran the car owned by Mike Galloway. Though he had only half the season to win, again, he pulled out 2 wins, and an 11th place points victory.

2008-This year, Keith is either racing his hobby stock, or he may move up to the late model class. The car will still be owned by Mike Galloway.

Links

patriotsarenumba1 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:08:17 CST

wwwPURPLE RACING LINKS

HERE ARE A FEW WEBSITES RELATED TO PURPLERACING.COM, SOME LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, AND SOME OF THE CREATORS FAVORITES. ENJOY! If you have any ideas for more racing sites, e-mail one of us.(e-mail addresses located on "creators")

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www.hesstonspeedway.com
www.nascar.com
www.raystownresort.com
www.campmantowagan.com
www.racerslounge.com
www.mapquest.com
www.quakersteakandlube.com
www.puppylovefamilypets.com
www.NFL.com
www.russellridgetransport.com

About Dirt Track Racing

beaverperson — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:46:26 CST

Dirt track racing is a type of auto racing performed on oval tracks. It began in the United States before World War I and became widespread during the 1920s and 30s. Two different types of racecars predominated—open wheel racers in the Northeast and West and stock cars in the South. While open wheel racecars are purpose-built racing vehicles, stock cars (also known as fendered cars) can be either purpose-built racecars or street vehicles that have been modified to varying degrees.
Dirt track racing is the single most common form of auto racing in the United States. There are hundreds of local and regional racetracks throughout the nation: some estimates range as high as 1500. The sport is popular in Australia and Canada also. Many of the cars may also race on asphalt short tracks during the racing season.

North America
Nearly all tracks are oval and less than a mile in length with most being 1/2 mile or less. The most common increments in the U.S. are 1/2 mile, 3/8 mile, 1/3 mile, 1/4 mile, and 1/8 mile. With the longer tracks, the racecars achieve higher speeds and the interval between cars increases. This decreases the chance of crashes but increases the damage and chance of injury when cars do crash.
The track surface may be composed of any soil, but most racers prefer a track with a clay base. The track operators usually try to keep the surface tacky and may sprinkle water on it if it begins to dry. Some operators build flat ovals, but many are highly banked.

Open wheel cars

Open wheel cars are generally manufactured with tubular frames and a body purchased for that particular class. Classes include:

Dwarf (5/8 replicas of 1928 to 1948 coupes and sedans)
Kart (Go Kart)
Sprint
Midget (Speedcar)
Quarter Midget
Micro Sprint

The sanctioning bodies include:

USAC - The United States Automobile Club
World of Outlaws Sprint cars
National Sprint Tour Sprint cars

Modified cars

Modified cars are a hybrid of open wheel cars and stock cars - this class of car has the racing characteristics of a stock with the rear wheels covered by fenders and the front wheels open. There are sanctioning bodies that control the rules for this class at most tracks. Sanctioning bodies include:

Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series
IMCA (International Motor Contest Association)
UMP (United Midwestern Promoters)
USRA (United States Racing Association)
USMTS (United States Modified Touring Series)
WISSOTA (WISSOTA Promoters' Association)
DTRA (Dirt Track Racing Association)

Stock cars
Stock cars are generally automobiles manufactured by the major automakers with certain modifications as allowed for each class. There are several general types:

Non-production cars These are stock cars custom built for racing, usually with welded tubular frames and custom built or purchased bodies.
The most popular type of dirt stock cars are late models. They are categorized depending on what track and series that is running. The racetrack dictates what type of late model is raced, but most fall in to one of three categories:

Super late Model
Today’s current dirt super late models feature steel constructed tube frame chassis with aluminum bodies that give them a sleek aerodynamic appearance of a stock appearing race car but there is nothing stock about these 2300 pound machines. The cars are powered by an 800 horsepower motor than can turn in excess of 9,000 RPMs. The engines are based on V-8 Chevrolet, Ford and MOPAR power plants.
Most racing series and special events offer three motor options with the use of weight breaks to create an even playing field:

Open Motor - There is no displacement limit with this type of motor. Most Open motors exceed 400 cubic inches but the 380 small block is a common open motor. These motors utilize aluminum blocks and heads and often have specially welded cams. The cars which run this motor option must weigh at least 2300 lbs.
Spec Motor (Big 10 Motor) - the two most popular are the SAS (Southern All Stars) and SURR (Southern United Professional Racing) Spec motors are built to the series' specifications. The motor can be either all steel all aluminum or a combination of both. Cars using this motor option weigh in at 2200 pounds and run a SAS or SUPR 10 or 12 inch spoiler. Spec Motors CANNOT exceed 358 Cubic Inches.
All Steel Motor - steel block and heads, a maximum of 362 cubic inches, and weigh in at either 2200 or 2150 pounds depending on the series. Cars with an all steel motor must run an 8 or 10 inch spoiler.

Late Model Stocks/Limited Late Models have the same body rules as Super Late Models. The main difference in the two classes is the motor options, especially displacement.
Engine Options: 1. Engines: Chevrolet 350, Chrysler 360, Ford 351 engines. Must be all steel except intake. 2. Engine maximum displacement of 362 cubic inches. 3. Engines cannot be modified in anyway except for aftermarket carburetor, intake manifold and exhaust headers.
Crate engines are sealed at the intake manifold, cylinder head, front cover, and oil pan with special twist off bolts. Crate engines must not be altered, modified, of changed in any way from factory specification.
Many tracks have variations on these rules in which the standard spec motor is the only option; however, the above rules are becoming more popular with the advent of the crate motor.

Use GM or Ford sealed crate motors and have two of there own national touring series: the Stormpay.com Dirt Late Model Series and the Fastrak Crate Late Model Series. Currently, Chrysler has no plans to enter the Stormpay.com or Fastrak Late Model Series.

World of Outlaws
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
O'Reilly Auto Parts Southern All Stars
World Dirt Racing League
United Midwestern Promoters
Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series
Southern Regional Racing Seres
Advanced Auto Parts Thunder Series
O Reilly Auto Parts Southern United Professional Racing

There are literally hundreds of additional unsanctioned regional and national special events run through out the year.
Other Major yearly events include:

World 100
Ice Bowl (disambiguation)Ice Bowl
Dart Winter Nationals
The Show me 100
The Magnolia State 100
The Dirt Track World Championship
The Topless 100
The Hillbilly 100 (claims to be the longest running event)
Super Dirt Week
Eastern States Weekend

Modified production cars These cars are modified manufactured automobiles. There is a high degree of variability between classes of modified cars. The lowest divisions of modified production cars may be completely stock except for having their interior or windshields removed. The highest divisions of modified production cars may have only a few original stock parts, and may be nearly as fast as late model racecars. Most cars have their glass windshields removed and their interiors stripped out. The original seat may be allowed to be used in the lowest classes, but a racing seat and roll cage is required to be installed in higher divisions. Other safety and performance features are added to higher division cars. The engines in lower divisions are completely stock, and higher divisions are highly modified and enhanced. Most modified production cars use full exhaust systems. Engines vary from unmodified 4 cylinders to highly modified V8. Cars in lower divisions use stock tires, and higher division cars use purpose-built specified racing tires.
Common names of modified production car divisions:

Factory Stocks
Mini Stocks
Hornets
Bombers
Cruisers
Hobby Stocks
Stock Cars
Pure Streets
Pure Stocks
Street Stocks
Super Streets
Super Stocks
Pro Stocks
Renegades

Unmodified production cars These cars are automobiles just as driven on the street; including the original interiors. The engines may be modified as allowed under different rules:

Saloon

The race program The typical race program usually involves a number of classes, and many tracks offer both open wheel and stock car racing. There is a wide variety of event formats.

Qualifying
A qualifying session may happen before the start of the event. The session determines either the starting positions in the heat races or the starting positions in the feature event. There are other methods of selecting the starting positions in the heats or feature events, including random drawings and season points standings.

Heat races
Preliminary races for each class, called heat races, frequently open the schedule. The heat races may determine the starting race position in the main events and usually earn season championship points. The heat races are shorter than the feature races, and not as many cars race in each heat. There are numerous formats for qualifying for the feature event.
In "Progressive racing", the starting lineup for the heat races are randomly selected, and a pre-determined number of drivers qualify for the main event directly from each heat race.
There may be a "trophy dash" during the program to allow the heat winners or the season's top points-getters to compete for a trophy or reward. If the reward is monetary, the race may be called a "dash for the cash" or a "run for the money". Some tracks also use the qualifying dash in place of a heat race to determine where the top cars will start in the A feature.

Feature/Main
The A feature or main feature is held for each division. It is usually the longest race in the program. The starting positions may be determined by the season's point standings, or by a combination of the heat/trophy dash/semi-feature finishing positions. Points, a trophy, and frequently a purse are awarded according to finishing position.

Special events
Many tracks have other special events. Occasionally, a track will sponsor a "powder-puff" race to allow women the opportunity to drive the racecars for a few laps of racing. If enough women drivers express an interest in a separate event for themselves, the track operator may put the powder puff into its regular race schedule; otherwise, most serious women racers compete in the same events as the men.
From time to time, the track may have a "bonus points" race to attract racers and fans from competing tracks. Many times the track operators also promise a larger purse for winning these races.
Also, many tracks contract with a touring racing association to schedule an association sanctioned event. The racers in these events earn points for ranking in the association. The associations also usually require a guaranteed purse from the tracks for the winners of sanctioned events.
Many tracks also have a "run-what-you-brung" contest (also "Spectator class/division"). The event features two drivers from the stands who, after signing waivers, can run their personal automobiles against each other in a one-on-one 1 or 2 lap shootout.

Championships
Both the racetracks and the racing associations award championships as determined by the guidelines of the associated rulebooks. Awards, usually for the top ten racers in each class, may include a trophy, a jacket, and a monetary amount.
Track championships are awarded according to the points earned during the season. A certain number of points may be awarded for participation in an event and additional points added depending on the finish position in each race. The points earned at one track do not generally count toward another track's championship.
Dirt tracks sanctioned by NASCAR will compete against other tracks, both paved and dirt, for the statewide Whelen All-American Series championship, and the best performer of the state champions will win the national championship, which includes a trip to New York City for the Nextel Cup Championship Banquet, and a photo opportunity with NASCAR's regional and national series champions. Dirt late model drivers won NASCAR's first such championship in 1982, and these drivers have frequently won regional and national championships in the 25-year history of NASCAR's short track championship.
The racing associations count points earned at the tracks for certain sponsored races similarly. Additionally they may promote the appearances of their drivers and winners at various other events.