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Eckert
Closes Out Season in Delaware State Championship
(November
19, 2023) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
closed out his 2023 campaign on November 17-18 in the 'Delaware
State Championship' at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar,
Delaware. Rick stopped the clock fourth quickest in Group A during
the qualifying session on Friday night and later ran third in his
loaded heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the second
row in Saturday's $7,000 to win main event, "Scrub" drove
up to third in the 40-lapper to land on the podium behind only victor
Jamie Lathroum and runner-up Ross Robinson! Complete results from
the season finale can be viewed online by clicking on www.delawareinternationalspeedway.com.
Rick Eckert Wires Mid-Atlantic
Championship for $7,000 Win!
(October
29, 2023) Rick Eckert Racing celebrated
in victory lane for the fourth time in 2023 on Saturday evening,
October 28 at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware! In preliminary
action on Friday night for the annual 'Mid-Atlantic Championship,'
Rick Eckert timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying
before claiming a heat race victory. After rolling off from the
outside of the front row in Saturday's 40-lap main event, Rick led
each and every circuit of the unsanctioned contest to bag the $7,000
first place prize money ahead of runner-up Ross Robinson, Shaun
Jones, Amanda Robinson, and Andrew Yoder! Complete results from
the 'Mid-Atlantic Championship' weekend can be found online at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
Eckert Improves Twelve
Spots in Bedford's Keystone Cup
(October
22, 2023) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
returned to dirt-slinging action on Saturday, October 21 in the
unsanctioned 'Keystone Cup' at the sprawling Bedford Speedway in
Bedford, Pennsylvania. A total of 37 Super Late Model competitors
signed in to do battle at the Keystone State speedplant and a $23,000
winner's check was up for grabs. Rick timed in ninth quickest in
Group A during qualifying prior to placing seventh in his heat race
and fourth in his B-Main. "Scrub" then steered his #0
machine past twelve competitors during the 60-lap main event to
leave Bedford with a respectable eleventh place showing. Complete
results from the 'Keystone Cup' can be viewed online by clicking
on www.bedfordspeedway.com.
(WRT Speedwerx Photo)
Rick Eckert Steers to
Top Ten in Lincoln Speedway Special
(October
8, 2023) The Rick Eckert Racing team
was in the pit area at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
on Saturday night, October 7. A $3,500 winner's check was up for
grabs in the unsanctioned 'Lazer Clash.' Rick Eckert knocked down
the sixth quickest lap overall during qualifying before running
fifth in the fast dash. After rolling off from the inside of the
third row in the 30-lap feature event and advancing to as high as
third, Rick wound up eighth in the final finishing order at the
Keystone State speedplant. Complete results from yesterday at Lincoln
Speedway can be found online at www.lincolnspeedway.com.
Eckert Nabs Top Five
in Camp Barnes Benefit Race!
(October
2, 2023) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
and his #0 team returned to racing action on Sunday, October 1 at
Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware. The annual 'Camp Barnes
Benefit Race' was held yesterday and a $5,000 winner's check was
up for grabs in the unsanctioned Super Late Model special. Rick
ran second in his heat race and later started the 30-lap headliner
from the inside of the third row. "Scrub" then finished
right where he started in the contest... in the fifth spot behind
only victor Kyle Hardy, Ross Robinson, Bryan Bernheisel, and Donald
Lingo, Jr. Complete results can be found online at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
Rick Eckert's Port Royal
Podium Clinches Track Championship!!
(September
9, 2023) "Scrub" Rick Eckert
clinched the Port Royal Speedway Super Late Model Track Championship
on Friday night, September 8 with a strong podium effort in a $4,000
to win throwdown at the sprawling Port Royal, Pennsylvania speedplant!
Rick started third on the grid in the A-Main and wound up finishing
right where he started... in the third position behind only victor
Trever Feathers and runner-up Dylan Yoder. Complete results from
last night's show in the Keystone State can be found online by clicking
on www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Third Win of 2023 Campaign
for Eckert Comes in Selinsgrove Special!
(September
4, 2023) Rick Eckert Racing celebrated
in victory lane for the third time in 2023 on Sunday, September
3 at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania! After securing
a heat race triumph, Rick Eckert led all 25 circuits in the unsanctioned
headliner to bag the $3,800 top prize ahead of runner-up Jeff Rine,
Dylan Yoder, Shaun Jones, and Dan Stone. A night earlier in the
$7,333 to win 'Butch Renninger Memorial' on Saturday evening at
Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, Rick won his heat
race in preliminary action prior to finishing on the podium in third
in the 33-lapper behind only victor Gregg Satterlee and runner-up
Trever Feathers. Complete results from both Keystone State speedplants
can be found online at www.portroyalspeedway.com
and www.selinsgrovespeedway.net.
"Scrub"
an Impressive Runner-Up in Rumble by the River Opener!
(August
27, 2023) Following a twenty-first
place effort in Thursday's $18,049 to win 'Melvin L. Joseph Memorial'
at Georgetown (DE) Speedway, Rick Eckert turned up the wick on the
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors over the August 25-26
weekend at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. On Friday
night, Rick ran second in his heat race and later started his 25-lap
prelim feature from the inside of the third row. "Scrub"
then steered his familiar #0 machine past three competitors on his
way to a sterling runner-up effort behind only $5,000 victor Hudson
O'Neal!
At Port Royal on Saturday evening, a whopping $50,000
payday was up for grabs in the 'Rumble by the River' grand finale.
Rick once again finished second in heat race action prior to rolling
off from the outside of the fifth row in the 50-lap headliner. The
York, Pennsylvania standout then had a solid run going in the contest
when he drew a lap 45 yellow flag, which helped relegate Rick to
an eighteenth place performance. Complete results from the Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series triple shot can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
(Cameron Saich Photo)
Eckert Wins Heat Race;
Finishes Fourth at Port Royal!
(August
20, 2023) Rick Eckert Racing invaded
Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania on Saturday night,
August 19. An unsanctioned Super Late Model special was held last
night at the "Speed Palace" and a $5,000 winner's check
was up for grabs. Rick Eckert won his heat race in preliminary action
and later started the 25-lap feature event from the inside of the
third row. "Scrub" was then able to move up a position
during the A-Main to land in the fourth spot behind only victor
Gregg Satterlee, Matt Cosner, and Andrew Yoder! Complete results
from Port Royal Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.portroyalspeedway.com.
(Cameron Saich Photo)
Rick Eckert Solid in
Top Ten Effort at Hagerstown Speedway
(August
13, 2023) The #0 team made their way
to Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland on Saturday night,
August 12 for the annual running of the 'Nathan Durboraw Memorial.'
The unsanctioned Super Late Model contest ran roofless and a $5,100
top prize was up for grabs. Rick Eckert knocked down the third quickest
time in his group during qualifying before placing third in heat
race action. After rolling off from the outside of the fourth row
in the 41-lap feature event, Rick was able to stay inside of the
top ten and officially recorded a ninth place performance. Complete
results from yesterday at Hagerstown Speedway can be found online
at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
Eckert Cashes $3,500
Win at Georgetown; Fifth at Port Royal!
(August
6, 2023) Rick Eckert Racing landed
in victory lane for the second time in 2023 on Thursday night, August
3 at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware! In the unsanctioned
Super Late Model program, Rick Eckert timed in second fastest in
his group during qualifying, ran second in his heat race, and later
grabbed the top spot in the 25-lap headliner on the twelfth circuit.
"Scrub" then led the remainder of the contest to bag the
$3,500 first place prize money ahead of runner-up Ross Robinson,
Kyle Hardy, Coleby Frye, and Trevor Collins!
At Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania
on Saturday evening, August 5, a $4,000 winner's check was up for
grabs in a weekly Super Late Model shootout. Rick won his heat race
in preliminary action prior to rolling off from the outside of the
third row in the A-Main. The York, Pennsylvania Hall of Famer then
advanced up inside of the top five and ultimately placed fifth at
the checkers behind only victor Trever Feathers, Gregg Satterlee,
Bryan Bernheisel, and Ross Robinson. Complete results from both
races can be found online at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com
and www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Terminal Mechanical
Problems Doom Eckert at Hagerstown
(July
17, 2023) The #0 team invaded the
legendary Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland on Sunday,
July 16 for the 'Frank Sagi Tribute' race. The unsanctioned Super
Late Model showdown boasted a $5,015 top prize. Rick Eckert stopped
the clock fourth fastest in his group during qualifying prior to
running fourth in his heat race. After rolling off from the inside
of the seventh row in the 30-lap feature, "Scrub" unfortunately
succumbed to terminal mechanical trouble and was forced to retire
in the twenty-third position. Complete results from last night at
Hagerstown Speedway can be accessed online at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
Eckert Advances to Port
Royal Speedway Podium Finish!
(July
9, 2023) Rick Eckert Racing returned
to action on Saturday night, July 8 at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania. An unsanctioned Super Late Model program was
held last night at the "Speed Palace" and a $4,000 winner's
check was on the line. Rick Eckert placed second in his heat race
and later rolled off from the outside of the fifth row in the 25-lap
main event. "Scrub" was then able to blast past seven
competitors during the race to land on the podium in third behind
only race winner Bryan Bernheisel and runner-up Trever Feathers.
Full results from last night at Port Royal Speedway can be found
online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.
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