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Mike Smith Wins The Charity Truckers 200

by BJ & Cindy Cavin

ORLANDO, FL-  Racers, race fans, and a lengthy list of unselfish sponsors and contributors, came together for the fifth time this past weekend for the Annual Charity Truckers 200 at Orlando Speedworld, all in an effort to raise funds to assist families in need due to serious illness.  Three families were selected from a long list of worthy recipients, each with a family member whose medical expenses have created financial hardships.

Promoter and race organizer Rick Bristol, made it a point all weekend to emphasize that although the event was about racing, the real reason for the effort was to help those in need, and many of the race’s finishers heeded those words and donated their winnings back to the cause. In all a grand total of $22,343.00 was raised, which translates to $7,446.66 going to each family from this year’s event. (more…)

By |2011-01-18T05:26:59-05:00December 13th, 2010|Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld, Race Results, Tracks|Comments Off on Mike Smith Wins The Charity Truckers 200

Charity Truckers 200 weekend just days away

C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.

This Friday and Saturday December 10th and11th is the long awaited Fountain Motorsports, Biscayne Roofing, MJS Concrete Inc. Charity Truckers 200 weekend. Driver, crews, officials and fans coming together for great racing for a great cause.

Friday Morning the pit gates open to the Pro-Trucks only at 10 a.m., tech and registration is at 11. Truck only practice goes from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Pit gates open to other competing divisions at 1 p.m. with rotating practice from 4-5:30. Drivers meeting at 6 p.m. then the truck qualify at 6:45 with racing beginning at 7:30. Pit admission is $20. Front grandstands will open at 5:30 at a $5 admission charge, kids 11 and under are free ! (more…)

By |2010-12-08T01:21:52-05:00December 8th, 2010|Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off on Charity Truckers 200 weekend just days away

Fantastic Finale to Punta Gorda Speedway Season

PGS Media

The weather was cold but the action was red hot at Punta Gorda Speedway for the finale’ of the inaugural season of the newly remodeled track. With three championship length feature events, the fans were rewarded with non-stop, thrilling door to door racing.

The guest of honor in attendance was Craftsman Camping World Truck Series professional race driver, Johnny Jackson (aka “Action Jackson”) a former driver at PGS. (more…)

By |2010-12-05T19:10:31-05:00December 5th, 2010|Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results, Tracks|Comments Off on Fantastic Finale to Punta Gorda Speedway Season

David Reutimann Foundation Big Winner Of Special Weekend

by Bill Green – FromBehindTheMIC! ( KARNAC Media )

East Bay Action Fast & Furious

Tampa, FL – David Reutimann’s Annual “David Reutimann Foundation” visit to his home state of  Florida, focuses most of it’s attention on his hometown of Zephyrhills. Each year this local racer, doing very well in NASCAR, gives back to his roots. Through his Bar-B-Que & Auction on Friday night, plus the Saturday morning Charity Golf Tournament, David has raised over eighty-three thousand dollars this week for the many charities benefiting from the David Reutimann Foundation.

Saturday night all the attention turns to East Bay Raceway Park, when David continues his Charity events with the “David Reutimann Foundation 50.” A 50-Lap Open Wheeled Modified Feature event that includes David, his father Buzzie, cousin Greg Reutimann and this year, a Reutimann Racing sponsored rookie Kyle Peterson, from Concord, NC. (more…)

By |2010-12-05T19:31:07-05:00December 5th, 2010|East Bay Raceway Park, Front Page News, Race Results, Tracks|Comments Off on David Reutimann Foundation Big Winner Of Special Weekend

Posted Awards & Bonuses, Officials announced for Charity Truckers 200

C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.

Orlando FL 11/26/10 – Today the awards and bonuses along with the volunteer officials were announced for the Charity Truckers 200 weekend slated for Friday, Saturday December 10th and 11th.

The following are the awards and bonuses for the Charity Truckers 200 :

The “Casey Caudill Motorsports” Fast Qualifier Award                                                                   $100 Cash
The “Rex Engineering “  Hard Charger Award                                                                                  $100 Cash
The “Racecar Engineering Hard Charger Bonus                                                                               $25 Certificate
The “Eye Spy Detective Agency”  ½ wayLeader Award                                                                    $100 Cash
The “Florida Lift Systems Inc.” Hard Luck Award                                                                              $100 Cash
The “Florida Lift Systems Inc.”  Lucky Dog Award                                                                            $100 Cash
The “Florida Lift Systems Inc. “ Fast Lap of the Race Award                                                            $100 Cash
The “Dannis & Dannis Inc.” Calculated Move of the Race Award                                                    $100 Cash
The “Rex Engineering”  That’s Just  Racing  Award                                                                          $100 Cash
The Racecar Engineering Most Missing Pieces Award… ¦………………………………………………………………………….$25 Certificate
The Racecar Engineering  Finish Bonus Awards 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th…………………………………………………$25 Certificate
The ARP Bodies 13th Place Finish Bonus Award…¦……………………………………………………… ¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦……………….$500 Certificate
The Schoenfeld  Headers 20th Place Bonus Award…………¦â€¦â€¦……………………………………………………… ¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦…..$50 Certificate
The Gary Yeomans Ford / Ford Racing  Finish Bonus Awards 3rd, 7th, 13th, 17th ……………………….$50 Certificate
The Tampa Bay Stitch Company  Award………………â€â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦…………………..Charity¦â€¦..Charity Truckers 200 Champions Jacket

Other sponsored awards for the weekend include
Hoosier Race Tires – Free tire to Superstock 50 2nd place
Sunoco Race Fuel – 5 gallons of gas to Super-stock 50 2nd place
Sunoco Race Fuel – 10 gallons of gas to Super-stock 50 3rd place
Lenny’s Sub shop – Free 6″ sub, chips and drink to 1-5 in Strictly-stock 30

The volunteer officials are as follows :
Technical Officials – Carl Green (head), Ronnie Simms, Jeff Sutcliff, Tim Lake (Scales)
Flagman – Lavernne Patrick
Back Gate Flagman – Scott Jackman
Infield Flagman – Ray Hickman
Race Directors –“ Friday & Sat night racing – Butch Pierce, Charity Truckers 2000 Rick Bristol & Butch Pierce (receiver communication)
Pit Steward – Tiim Walters, Eric Reynolds
Announcers – Joee Linebarier, BJ Calvin
Driver Registration – Rick Day
Pit Office / Fuel – Amber Pace
Line ups  – Tom Lawrence
Scoring – Rick DDay, Cherry Hooven, Professional Motorsports Solutions
Buggy – Scott Poonder
Wreckers – Tim CCordell, Doug Webb, Ervin Torres
Pit Gate – Allisson Turner, Leroy Crawford
Front Gate – Barrb Ellis, Chris Bambino
Office Manager –“ Carla Bristol
Raffle, T-shirt, Program sales – Amanda Bristol, Sara Bristol, Lizzie Hahr, Troy Hahr, Vincent Hahr, Jim Cone

Much thanks goes to these sponsors, and volunteers that make this event what it is.
Just two weeks until the Charity Truckers 200 weekend presented by MJS Concrete Inc., Fountain Motorsports driver development and Biscayne Roofing.
Pit gates will open for Trucks only Friday December 10th at 10 a.m., other divisions the gates open at 1 p.m.
go to www.carsevents.com for mre information or call 407-497-0448 !

By |2010-11-27T13:43:17-05:00November 27th, 2010|Orlando Speedworld, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Posted Awards & Bonuses, Officials announced for Charity Truckers 200

Punta Gorda Speedway Closed For Thanksgiving

Punta Gorda Speedway will be closed for Thanksgiving  Nov 27th so everyone can enjoy the holiday weekend with their families.

But get ready, the Punta Gorda Speedway will end the 2010 season with a HUGE final race night Dec 4th with the SUPER LATE MODELS. There will be prize giveaways for the kids and alot of great racing and fun. So make plans to come early, the front gates will open at 4:00pm!

This is going to be a great night of racing for all 9 classes that are battling to take over the points lead and be crowned 2010 points champion for their division.

Dec 4- Super Late Model 100, Pro Truck 50, Rookie Trucks, Road Warriors, Pro 4, Fab 4, Mini Stocks, Legends 75 Laps $1,000 to win, Bandolero 20 Laps.

The final points night for Sportsman, Open Wheels and Super Stock Nov 20th had the fans on their feet so this race night should be one you do not want to miss.

All this racing action for a $10.00 grandstand ticket

you can call the speedway for more info at 941-575-7223 or visit the website at puntagordaspeedway.com sign up for email updates and 2011 season opener
Front gates open at 4:00pm with racing starting at 6:00
Lowest ticket prices in the state
Adults 10.00   Seniors-8.00 student 11 to 17 are 5.00  10 and under are FREE

The owners and staff of Punta Gorda Speedway would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

By |2010-11-25T00:58:59-05:00November 25th, 2010|Punta Gorda Speedway, Tracks, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Punta Gorda Speedway Closed For Thanksgiving

Top Gun Sprints Set to Close 2010 season

The Top gun Sprint Car Series will finish out the 2010 season at East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday November 27.

It has come down to this: 14 points separate Tim George and defending Champion Ryan Partin to decide the 2010 Top Gun Sprint Championship.  They have battled all year long for this Championship!  Shawn Murray in third place has a 120 point margin over 4th place Danny Martin Jr.

Some of the other drivers expected to race are John Crowder, Gene Lasker, Mark Ruel Jr., Shane Kreidler, Rocky Sullivan, Tim Grubaugh, Rich Alexander, Rich Pratt, Kyle Welchance, Troy Knowles, Bruce and Ashlyn Durden, Dan Jones, Terry Witherspoon, Jim Ballew, Kerry Gilbert, Kurt Taylor, Roger Crouse, Steven Darvalics and Jason Webster.

A cook-out and Awards presentation (top 10 in the points) will follow the action packed night of racing.

Also racing will be the Florida Mini-Sprints, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks and 4 Cylinder Bombers.  Grandstands open at 5:00pm and with racing at 6:30pm.

Adults $12.00
Seniors 55 & up $10.00
Teens 13-17 $7.00 With ID
Kids 12 & under FREE with Paying Adult

Pit Pass $25.00

By |2010-11-24T04:38:02-05:00November 24th, 2010|East Bay Raceway Park, Tracks, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Top Gun Sprints Set to Close 2010 season

Mark Gimmler Is Checkered Flag Sprint Champion

Checkered Flag Sprint Series   Final Points of the 2010 Season

Mark Gimmler Points Champ 2010

Top Ten Driver Points:

1)      Mark Gimmler – 329 points

2)      Jimmy Alvis Jr. – 313 points

3)      Gary Gimmler – 309 points

4)      Keith Butler – 305 points

5)      Amanda Ferguson  – 297 points

6)      David Slawiak – 243 points

7)      Mickey Kempgens – 212 points

8)      Channing Conley – 211 points

9)      Bryan Riddle – 206 points

10)  Ric Voisey – 198 points

Owner Points:

1)      51 Norm Gimmler – 329 points

2)      21 Jimmy Alvis Jr.– 313 points

3)      29 Gary Gimmler – 309 points

4)      19 KJ Motorsports – 305 points

5)      20 KJ Motorsports  – 297 points

6)      79 Floyd McDole – 243 points

7)      19T Thomas Holloway – 212 points

8)      31 Darren Conley – 211 points

9)      11 William Riddle – 206 points

10)  69 Ric Voisey  – 198 points

By |2010-11-24T04:36:23-05:00November 24th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Mark Gimmler Is Checkered Flag Sprint Champion

Special opportunities for groups to attend the Charity Truckers 200

C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.

Today some special opportunities are announced for special groups to attend the 5th Annual Charity Truckers 200 slated for Friday Night December 10th & Saturday night December 11th.

Those folks attending the PRI show at the Orange County Convention Center Dec 9th-11th can show their credentials and will receive buy one get one free admission both nights.

Scouts in uniform or troop or pack shirts will be admitted free with their leader. Any guests, friends or family of the Scout will be admitted for just $3 Friday and $5 Saturday night. Fire Fighters, EMT, Law Enforcement and Military will be admitted Free with ID, family and guests $3 Friday and $5 Saturday night. Church members with a bulletin from their church will be admitted for $3 Friday and $5 Saturday night.

Youth Groups who’s leader contacts Rick Bristol at 407-497-0448 can set up a special price for their group and group leader or pastor. All college Students with ID will be admitted for $3 Friday and $5 Saturday night.

Please tell friends and relatives to let others know about these great opportunities to see great racing at very affordable family prices, while helping families in need.

Regular admission in already set at a very affordable ticket with the Friday night racing just $5 and the big Charity Truckers 200 on Saturday with 3 other divisions just a $10 ticket.

Go to www.carsevents.com for more information or call Rick Bristol at 407-497-0448 !

By |2010-11-23T21:21:26-05:00November 23rd, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Special opportunities for groups to attend the Charity Truckers 200

Auburndale Concludes 2010 Points Races

By Dave Westerman

GEORGIA INVADER RAYHALL TOPS IN LEGENDS – STREET STOCKS FALL TO HALL

Kyle Hall Gets first feature win of 2011

Auburndale Speedway concluded the 2010 regular season in style Saturday night with some great racing as three of the four regular classes saw first-time winners. A light rain shower delayed qualifying by about a half-hour but the night proceeded without any more precipitation and a bright full moon in the sky.

Even though several “regulars” like point champion Jake Perkins and runner-up Gerald White, Jr. failed to show, 22 Legend Cars still filled the pits with St. Cloud’s Brandon Thomson setting quick time at 15.046 seconds.

Kory Abbott’s 15.172 was second fast while Lynn Wiles and Georgia invaders Sean Rayhall and Mason Massey were fourth and fifth quick.

A re-draw among the top six qualifiers found Rayhall on the pole for the 50-lap feature race with sixth fastest timer Dakota Baggette on the outside pole. Quick qualifier Thomson started fourth.

The two Peach State youngsters, Rayhall and Massey quickly jumped out front at the start. Abbott passed Massey for second on lap three only to see that pass negated by the first caution flag that appeared for Danielle Stratton who spun on the backstretch. (more…)

By |2010-11-24T04:18:30-05:00November 22nd, 2010|Auburndale Speedway, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Auburndale Concludes 2010 Points Races