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Biggest Crowd At Putnam County Speedway In Two Years!
Putnam County Speedway Media
SPECIAL NOTICE: Putnam County Speedway announces it WILL run on July 5th.There will be an $800 to win Open Wheel Modified race,along with the tracks 5 other regular divisions,(SP,HS,MS,PS,4B).DOUBLE POINTS FOR ALL DIVISIONS!!Modifieds will have a $50 entry fee and will be running for 30 laps.Regular rules apply,see web-site. This purse will be based on a 12 car minimum.If less than 12 cars show up,it will be a regular Modified pay-out however all cars taking the green in the feature WILL be paid.Complete $800 to win payout will be posted on the tracks web-site at www.putnamcountyspeedway.org. Any other info can be obtained by calling the speedway office at:(863)649-3010
Putnam County Speedway seen some new faces in Victory Lane and the speedway saw the biggest crowd in two years. The Pure Stock Division was the “On Your Feet Race” for ALL 15 laps
As Terry Dunber, From Ocala, First Time To Putnam said “ I am really impressed by the condition of the track all night!” From the drop of the green flag to the checkered it was a battle for the top spot. Bobby Giles from Palatka, Florida got up on the high side, made it three wide down the backstretch between Dunber and Jonathon Green. But after taking the white flag Giles got a little more side ways then usual but saved it. Dunber took the lead for the win, Green 2nd and Giles 3rd .
Late Model Feature seen a 2nd time feature winner this year, that of Billy Costello of Satsuma, Florida. As the green came out Clyde Herron grabbed the lead going into turn one, but as the second lap came around Herron slipped high and Costello grabbed the lead and bringing Kevin Mills with him. Costello and Mills stayed in that order for the rest of the race. With Herron trying his hardest to maintain his position he was have overheating troubles and slipped into the fourth spot as Eddie Rosier got around him and settled into the 3rd spot finish.
In the Sportsman division the caution came out three times in three laps. After everything got sorted out Ricky Land from Plant City, Florida took the win, Jackie Joe Bennett took the second position and Martin Johnson came in third.
Hobby Stock division points leader David Miller Jr. put his Ford powered machine out in front and never looked back. But as the war erupted for second spot between Kenny Durham and Randy Moody, side by side, lap after lap, Durham would finally take the second spot by a fender at the checkered with Randy Moody taking third.
The Four Cylinder Bombers also seen a new face in Victory Lane, that of Dean Woodward in a brand new Ford Powered car. In a heated contest with Art Sullivan during all 15 laps. But as the checkered flag waved Dean Woodward would be the first under it with Art Sullivan second and Shawn Pawlak in third.
The Florida Sprint Car Association ( FSCA ) were also on hand for a awesome Exhibition Race, it was a real pleasure to see the sprint run again at Putnam County Speedway. Otto Scrape from Jacksonville, Florida took the win.
The Speedway racing surface was in great shape all night long, drivers really praised to management about the overall condition of the track and said that the track and the crowds were the best they have seen in two years.
Also, Putnam County Speedway has some new sponsors for upcoming events so please show your support as they support you. Please check the Schedule at July is up and we are working on the remainder of the year schedule. We have Spectator races, Motorstats Modified Mania, Kiddie Rides, and also Kidss bike Races ( Please remember to bring Helmets ).
Please remember to stay up to date by visiting Putnam County Speedway’s New Website at http://putnamcountyspeedway.org and also http://putnamcountyspeedway.net and we will see you all next week when the Modifieds, Sportsman, Hobby Stocks, Pure Stocks, Mini Stocks, 4 Cylinder Bombers, and Bike Races, that’s right kids, bring your bikes to the track with your helmets and race like the big boys, show the drivers bikes can go sideways too! This will be a action packed night.
