What is a track chaser ? A trackchaser is someone who travels all over the world trying to see wheel to wheel auto racing at as many different racing tracks as possible. For more information on track chasing, check out http://www.autoracingrecords.com/tc/index.php.  A new site that is be established by Guy Smith can be found at http://roamingtheraceways.com.  There is an active Yahoo Group, called TrackChasers who has maintained an active message board since 2000, with over 10,000 messages.

Here are some highlights and a recap of the trackchaser activity from January 1 – September 2, 2012:

The 2012 TrackChasing season is dedicated to the memory of Edward Jonathan Esser. (http://2arace.blogspot.com/)

Total New Track Visits Reported–472

Number of TrackChasers Reporting New Tracks This Year–39

US States

Visited for New Tracks–40 (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY,ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV)

Canadian Provinces Visited for New Tracks–2 (ON, QC)

Countries Visited for New Tracks–15 (AUS, BEL, BHR, CAN, CHE, DEU, ESP, FRA, GBR, IRL, ITA, NLD, RUS, SWE, USA)

Lifetime Group Total of Reported TrackChaser New Track Visits–34,899 (+23)

Lifetime Group Reported Total in the new “Non Classified Tracks” Categories–36 (+1).

Here are the individual trackchaser activity from January 1 – September 2, 2012

RANK NAME TRACKS LOCATIONS

1. Mike Knappenberger 82 72

2. Guy Smith 48 45

3. Roland Vanden Eynde 45 41

4. Pam Smith 42 40

5. Brian Hickey 28 28

6. Norm Wagner 23 20

7. Nancy Brown 14 14

8. Bruce Eckel 14 12

9. Paul Weisel 14 13

10. Pat Eckel 13 11

11. Roger Ferrell 13 10

12. Vince Sadowski 13 13

13. Gordy Killian 11 10

14. Chris Tyrrel 11 11

15. Allan Brown 10 10

16. Ron Rodda 9 8

17. Rick Young 9 9

18. Dale O'Brien 8 8

19. Ken Schrader* 8 8

20. Ed Esser 7 7

21. Colin Casserley 5 5

22. Bing Metz 5 5

23. Sammy Swindell* 5 5

24. Johnny Gibson 4 4

25. Dwight Bucks 3 3

26. Colin Herridge 3 3

27. Steve Kinser* 3 3

28. Edward Corrado 2 1

29. Kevin Eckert 2 2

30. Juan Pablo Montoya* 2 2

31. John Moore 2 2

32. Andy Sivi 2 2

33. PJ Hollebrand 1 1

34. Roberto Moreno* 1 1

35. Stirling Moss* 1 1

36. Emanuele Pirro* 1 1

37. Andy Ritter 1 1

38. Virginia Schuler 1 1

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Wilmette, IL (March 15, 2012) – National Speedway Directory is pleased to announce an increased involvement with the TrackChaser group through their recognition of the top five TrackChasers how to text my ex gf back annually. Plaques will be given to the top five in the group, similar to NSD's long-time sponsorship of Ron Hedger's Super Fan contest in the National SpeedSport News. “We are proud to be associated with and help recognize this amazing group of dedicated race fans and travelers”, said Tim Frost, publisher of the National Speedway Directory.

Each year, plaques will be awarded to the top five group members who visit the most new tracks during the calendar year.  The awards will be named after Ed Esser of Wisconsin, a long-time member and supporter of the group who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.

Involvement between the NSD and TrackChasers dates to the beginning of the group, as NSD founder Allan Brown is a charter member. National Speedway Directory is also the sponsor of the “TrackChaserWorld Cup”, which is named in honor of Roscoe “Pappy” Hough, and recognizes the group member that has viewed wheel-to-wheel auto racing at the most different tracks during a lifetime. The late Ed Esser is the current group leader in lifetime tracks, having been to 1,430 different tracks, the final two the weekend before his passing.

Winners of the inaugural set of plaques from the 2011 season are Guy Smith, Ed Esser, Pam Smith, Roland Vanden Eynde of Belgium, and Mike Knappenberger.  The award earned by the late Ed Esser, as well as a miniature version of the “TrackChaser World Cup” were presented posthumously to Ed's son Lee by NSD's Tim Frost.

TheTrackChaser group was founded by Guy Smith, whose popular “Roaming the Raceways” column has appeared in the Area Auto Racing News for more than 30 years.  The group statistics are currently located on the web at ww

w.roamingtheraceways.com, and the group also has a Yahoo! Groups listserve.  Smith currently acts as group webmaster, listserve owner and moderator, statistician, and so-called commissioner.  He said, “Our niche group is honored to be supported by the National SpeedwayDirectory, a publication that nearly all group members have relied on dating back to 1975.  It's a natural partnership.  Both the TrackChasers and NSD always try to promote the sport of auto racing”.

The group listserve is open to anyone. Information on new tracks and upcoming racing events, as well as reports from events attended by group members is shared there.  A link to join can be found on the website.

About TrackChasers

A TrackChaser attempts to see wheel-to-wheel auto racing at as many race tracks as possible.  A trackchaser can only count a track once, no matter how many different events they have seen there.

Anyone is also welcome to have their individual track list included on the TrackChaser section of the website as long as they meet the minimum requirement of having seen racing at 200 different tracks; or 100 tracks if from outside NorthAmerica or if under the age of 18.  The group operates on the honor system.

The TrackChaser group also undertakes projects of assembling track lists for famous racing drivers and personalities; with individuals as diverse as Jackie Stewart, Steve Kinser, and Chris Economaki included to name a few.  More features are planned for the group and for the website in the future.

The TrackChaser group is a labor of love and we welcome new members to our community.  There are no dues or fees involved.  Information can be found at the website www.roamingtheraceways.com or and questions about the group may be directed to Guy Smith at RTRYFBAR@aol.com.

About National SpeedwayDirectory

National Speedway Directory is an information source for the motorsports industry.  Published since 1975 and annually since 1984, the publication lists information on tracks,

sanctions, museums, and events in the United States and Canada.  Additional information can be found at speedwaysonline.com.

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He was a true “SuperFan”!

To list his accomplishments takes a full season.  Here is proof why he was frequently in the pole position!

• 1,430 tracks visited
• 1,160 locations visited
• Currently #1 ranked TrackChaser
• 6 time – #1 ranked SuperFan – Presented by National Speed Sport News
• Annually saw over 125 events a season
• 5 vehicles
• Over 2 millions miles driven

Watching the races was not his only accomplishment, traveling was another.  Here what was in his race shop to get him to the starting line: Imagine all these pit stops!

Type: 2004 Dodge Caravan
Transaction: Bought used
Years: 2009 – 2012
Mileage: 71,000

Type: 1998 Chevy Blazer
Transaction: Bought used (55,000 miles),
Years: 2003 – 2009
Mileage

: 561,000 miles (bought with 55,000 and traded in with 616,000)

Type: 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer
Transaction: Bought new
Years: 1988 – 2003
Mileage: 848,500 miles

Type: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Transaction: Bought new
Years: 1966 – 1988
Mileage: 429,300 miles

Lee Esser and TrackChaser awards recieved by his father Ed Esser.

Type: 1973 Dodge Brougham Motorhome
Transaction: Bought new
Years: 1973 – 1995
Mileage: 182,500 miles

Ed Esser's Blog: http://2arace.blogspot.com/

TrackChasers site: www.roamingtheraceways.com

RLR Cheese Challenge Award: - http://www.randylewis.org/cheese.htm

Rest in peace, Ed Esser, you will be missed by TrackChasers and SuperFans everywhere!

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National Speedway Directory congratulates them on their dedication

and efforts!

Here are some links to coverage of their adventures:

• Ed Esser – Madison, WI – com/”>http://2arace.blogspot.com/
• Pat and Bruce Eckel – Gater News – “A Typical Weekend” – http://gaternews.com/racing_blogs/blogs/index.php?blog=9
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  dy Lewis – www.randylewis.org

• Rick Young – www.rickattheraces.com

If you have individuals, blogs, or websites of interest related to race track travel, email them to us at twfrost@speedwaysonline.com; tweet them to us at @speedwaysonline https://twitter.com/#!/Speedwaysonline; or post them on our facebook wall at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Speedwaysonlinecom/189756593395?ref=tn_tnmn .

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What is a track chaser ? A trackchaser is someone who travels all over the world trying to see wheel to wheel auto racing at as many different racing tracks as possible. For more information on track chasing, check out http://www.autoracingrecords.com/tc/index.php.  A new site that is be established by Guy Smith can be found at http://roamingtheraceways.com.  There is an active Yahoo Group, called TrackChasers who has maintained an active message board since 2000, with over 10,000 messages.

Here are some highlights and a recap of the trackchaser activity from January 1 – December 25, 2011:

During the 52nd week of 2011, there were no new tracks reported by TrackChasers.  Thus, the group streak ends with new tracks reported in each of the first 51 weeks of the year. Amazing dedication to our

sport and hobby. The group total for this year is 700, with the lifetime group total now at 33,749.

Here is the 2011 year to date report:

• TrackChasers have scored new tracks in 46 out of 50 states this year.
• TrackChasers have visited 22 countries for racing in 2011.

As of December 25, 2011 there have been 700 new tracks reported for 34 listed TrackChasers in the group. 

RANK NAME TRACKS LOCATIONS
1. Guy Smith 82 70
2. Ed Esser 77 72
3. Pam Smith 75 64
4. Roland Vanden Eynde 75 73
5. Mike Knappenberger 62 52
6. Brian Hickey 45 39
7. Gordy Killian 41 35
8. Nancy Brown 26 25
9. Will White 21 20
10. Carol Lewis 20 18
11. Allan Brown 17 16
12. Dale O'Brien 16 14
13. Bruce Eckel 15 14
14. Pat Eckel 15 14
15. PJ Hollebrand 13 10
16. Rick Schneider 13 12
17. John Moore 11 9
18. Norm Wagner 11 10
19. Paul Weisel 11 11
20. Roger Ferrell 10 9
21. Chris Tyrrel 10 10
22. Rick Young 9 8
23. Colin Herridge 5 5
24. Kevin Eckert 4 4
25. Narain Karthikeyan* 4 4
26. Sammy Swindell* 4 4
27. Ron Rodda 3 3
28. Jack Erdmann 2 2
29. Colin Casserley 1 1
30. Edward Corrado 1 1
31. Steve Kinser* 1 1
32. John Osowski 1 1
33. Eleanor Weidman 1 1
34. Paul Weidman 1 1

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This report is from Randy Lewis – World's #1 Track Chaser from San Clemente, California.  He has seen over 1,660 tracks in 52 countries.  His trip reports can be found at  www.randylewis.org.  What is a track chaser ? A trackchaser is someone who travels all over the world trying to see wheel to wheel auto racing at as many different racing tracks as possible. For more information on track chasing, check out http://www.autoracingrecords.com/tc/index.php.

Here is his latest post, that included a review of Track Guide.

Some time ago I purchased an “app” for my iPhone.  That app is called “Track Guide”.  As I recall I paid $4.99 for it.  Most apps are free or cost 99 cents each.  Therefore paying a premium price meant I thought I would really like the product.  I do. DOWNLOAD TODAY.

Track Guide is powered by the National Speedway Directory.  Tim Frost owns this company.  I’ve never met Tim but have talked to him on the phone.  He seems like a nice guy.  Since taking over the National Speedway Directory he has implemented several progressive new ideas.  With the fading market share of printed material his new ideas may be just what the doctor ordered.  Tim’s website is speedwaysonline.com.

I don’t know that I am a perfect customer for the products that come from Tim’s shop.  His National Speedway Directory (book) and Track Guide iPhone app list all of the major oval, road courses and drag strips in the U.S. and Canada.  By the way Track Guide expects to have version 2.0 out soon for use with iPhone, Android and Blackberry platforms.

Of course, trackchasers don’t count drag strips in the trackchasing hobby.  Additionally, I have already seen more than 90% of the trackchasing countable tracks in the National Speedway Directory.  This is not a criticism of t

hese products.  How ma

ny of their potential customers have seen more than 1,600 tracks?  I used the National Speedway Directory religiously when I was “coming up” in trackchasing.

Even at this stage of my trackchasing career there are several major pluses to the “Track Guide” iPhone app.  I’ll tell you why I think this is such a wonderful product.

1.  First, it works quickly.  I can search tracks by state or type of track in a handful of seconds.

2.  The app is updated periodically.  That’s a real advantage.  If a track changes phone numbers, race nights or whatever I can get the latest information updated by simply turning on the Track Guide app.

3.  Once I find a track I want to learn more about Track Guide offers me three options.  I can “map the track”, “call the track” or “visit their website”.  By hitting a single button I can implement any of these choices.

Mapping the track uses GPS capabilities.  GPS has allowed me to see so many tracks so much easier than having to deal with paper maps.  Calling the track with the press of a single button is so much easier to do while driving. Finally, visiting a track’s website tunes me onto scheduling info, rainout status and much much more.

4.  A feature I find particularly useful for my travels lets me see what track is closest to wherever I am.  As I mentioned I’ve already seen more than 90% of the ovals and road courses in the Track Guide database. Nevertheless, I can punch a button or two and find out which tracks might be within shouting distance.  If I have time I can stop in a place I’ve already visited to see a race or two.  Without this information I would not be reminded that a track I had seen in the past was so near to me.

5.  Another major advantage is that you don’t need an internet connection for Track Guide to work.  That’s a big plus.  I can imagine that many racing fans might be at a track or in a rural area without access to either a Wi-Fi connection or a cellphone tower.

6.  The $4.99 app charge is a one-time only fee.  That’s a great value considering the constant updating that goes along with this app.

Summary: I only wish I had both an iPhone and a Track Guide app ten years ago.  It would have made life so much easier.  If Track Guide sounds interesting to you, and I highly recommend it, then you can buy one directly from your iPhone.  If you’re more of a “pen and paper” person the always useful National Speedway Directory might be your best bet.  Check with Tim at speedwaysonline.com to get your copy.  These products offer a lot for the money.

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ne of the most dedicated group of race fans are called “TrackChasers”.  These are enthusiasts who enjoy seeing racing at many different tracks, sharing information about tracks, and attending events. 

Information on this group can be found at: TrackChaser.net. This site has been maintained by Will White.  He and many others have dilgently keep detailed records about their travels, and track and event information.  There is an active Yahoo Group, called TrackChasers who has maintained an active message board since 2000, with over 10,000 messages.

Here are the results from 2010:

2010 Track Standings

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