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Punta Gorda Sees Rainout with Full Pits September 11th

Over 110 cars were packed in the pits with 22 late models taking time with Dave Pletcher having the fast time of 14.979 around the 3/8ths mile asphalt.  21 legends cars took time with Devin McCloud  fast time of 17.126.  Then came the rain and it did not let up until after 9:00pm. 

PGS will be closed for the next 2 weeks so all front gate tickets will be honored either Oct 2 or Oct 9.  Pit armbands will be honored on your next scheduled race.  Please visit puntagordaspeedway.com for the Oct schedule.  Super Late models return Oct 2.

By |2010-09-12T01:30:24-04:00September 12th, 2010|Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off on Punta Gorda Sees Rainout with Full Pits September 11th

Race Results Get A Technical Adjustment At Ocala

by BJ Cavin- Ocala Speedway Media
 
All Photos Courtesy of rewingphotos.com

OCALA, FL-  Ocala Speedway’s racers and fans gathered on a humid Florida Friday night not only to enjoy the sport of stock car racing, but also to pay tribute to the innocent lives lost on September 11th, 2001.  Ocala Speedway’s racers carried a huge flag to the center of the frontstretch while the crowd listened to a moving tribute featuring sound bites from that fateful day, plus our National Anthem.  The tribute was followed by four divisions of racing, including the Late Models, the Tee Pee Tire Hobby Stocks, the Amsoil V8 Thunder Stocks, and the Gladiators, and the racing was followed by a visit to the tech man where three out of four divisions saw their results change after the racing had ended. (more…)

By |2010-09-11T15:54:23-04:00September 11th, 2010|Bubba Raceway Park, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Race Results Get A Technical Adjustment At Ocala

Team Car Warz Set for Holland New York Show Tomorrow Night

Holland, New York (September 10, 2010)  Pefect fall weather will greet the fans tomorrow night at Holland Speedway in Holland, New York as they close their 2010 season with Team Car Warz.  Fans are in for a real treat with plenty of crazy action including Monster Trucks.

On the program for September 11th at Holland is in Enduro for 4 and 6 cylinder cars, Open Roller Derby, Flag Pole Race, Chain Race, Boat/Trailer Race, FWD 4 and 6 cylinder Demo Derby, School Bus Races, Fan Burnout Contest and Monster Trucks.
On Saturday, September 11th, the pit gates will open at 3 pm. The Grandstands open at 4 pm with racing starting at 6:30 pm.
General Admission for the Team Car Warz show is $20.00, Students $10.00 (ages 8 – 15) and 7 and under are FREE.
If you missed Team Car Warz first appearance at Holland in 2010, this is your chance to catch the last show in 2010. Remember, Car Warz is RAIN or SHINE so the show will not be cancelled.
Holland Speedway is located at 11586 Holland Glenwood Road in Holland, New York 14088. Track phone number is 716-537-2272.
For more information on Team Car Warz, please go to www.crash-a-rama.com. For information on Holland Speedway go to www.hollandspeedway.com.
By |2010-09-10T21:29:33-04:00September 10th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Team Car Warz Set for Holland New York Show Tomorrow Night

News from Citrus County Speedway

No Practice This Week
SATURDAY RACE EVENTS (09/11/10)

$1 Beer Night!
(Grand Stand Only)

OPEN WHEEL MODS
SPORTSMEN
MINI STOCK
PURE STOCK
4-CYL STOCK
FIGURE-8s
PRO CHALLENGE

 
Citrus County Speedway will be having a race car show in downtown Inverness on 10/9 at City hall, located at 212 W. Main St in Inverness. The car show will start at 10am and run until 2pm. You must drop your car off in town, and then return your trailer to the speedway, there is no place to park your trailers downtown. At 2pm all cars will receive a police escort to the race track from downtown. Yes, you will be able to driver your race cars down the street to the speedway.

This is a great, cost free, opportunity for you to get some exposure for yourself and Citrus County Speedway. All drivers who bring their cars will receive one free pit pass for participating. We have 25 spots reserved and need a nice cross section of cars from every division. If you’re interested, call (352) 726-9339 or sign up at the speedway office on a race night.

Protest changes:

We have had a major problem during protests with drivers, fans, and crew members entering the tech area when they should not be in the tech area at all. So moving forward these rules will be strictly enforced during a track or driver protest.

The first thing we will clarify is where the tech area begins and ends. The Tech area begins at the scale house gate door and extends all the way around to the pit office wall. At no time should anyone be anywhere in this area, during a protest, with out permission of a speedway official. That means if you have a foot on the concrete slab in the scale house, you’re in the tech area. Gate closed or gate open, it doesn’t matter. This also means that if anyone is past the end of the wall located right behind the pay out window, you’re in the tech area. There’s a chain at the end of that wall for a reason, it means do not enter. If you have any questions about this, please see a track official to help you understand these areas, ignorance will not be an excuse.

PROTESTING DRIVER:

The protesting driver and one person of their choice will be the only ones allowed in the tech area for their protest. The same two people must remain in the tech area the whole time, no switching out of members. Depending on the nature of the protest, the protesting driver will be required to remain in the scale house until the protested parts are brought in for inspection. If an item on the car needs to be inspected by the protesting driver, the tech officials will escort you to the car for your inspection. At no time should the protesting driver be around the protested car, unless escorted by a tech official.

If at anytime during the protest, a crew member, family member, or fan that the track deems to be associated with the protesting driver enters the tech area the protest will be over. The protesting driver will lose all money put up for the protest, and the car being protested will be deemed legal. The tech man will retain 20% as usual, and the rest of the money will be given to the protested driver.

PROTESTED CAR:

The protested car will be allowed the driver and two other helpers in for the protest. The same two helpers must remain in the tech area for the duration of the protest. If a crew member, family member, or fan that the track deems to be with the protesteded driver enters the tech area the protest will be over. The protested car will be found illegal, the tech man will retain 20% of the protest money as usual, and the balance will be returned to the protesting driver.

Anyone found entering the tech area with out the permission of a track official, and is deemed by the track to have no involvement with either driver, will be fined $100.

It is your responsibility to know and follow these rules, ignorance will not be an excuse. The tech man has a job to do, and it is not crowd control. You will not be warned, if you are caught violating these rules by any track official, these are the consequences that you must face. The track will use it’s own judgment when deciding who is associated with who in the tech area.

REMINDER ABOUT PREVIOUS CHANGES:

Last week at the drivers meeting, there were between 12-17 drivers that attended. We had around 70 cars in the pits, not including the late models which had a separate meeting. Drivers meetings are a mandatory part of the evening, you know that they take place around 5:15 every race night. There are things that I talk about almost every week in the meetings that no one pays attention to, so I can only assume that you are not there or do not care.

So starting on 8/21, we will be having a roll call for 1 random class at the drivers meeting each week. If you are not in attendance, or do not send a representative to attend the meeting, you will be forced to start in the rear of the feature for that night. The only acceptable excuses for not attending would be car problems, medical emergencies, ect. And even then, you need to have someone there for roll call. This way there will be no reason anyone should say ” I didn’t know”.

Citrus County Speedway has been listening to what you are saying, and is trying to take the steps to make the races the best they can be. We are looking forward to another exciting night this weekend, and we hope to see all of you there. Good Luck and Good Racing.

By |2010-09-09T15:16:55-04:00September 9th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on News from Citrus County Speedway

FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE A NIGHT OF RACING AT AUBURNDALE SPEEDWAY “ON THE HOUSE”

by Dave Westerman

This Saturday night is “First Responders Night” at Auburndale Speedway. All police, firefighters, EMT’s dispatchers etc. will be admitted free just by showing their ID. A number of activities are planned including a vehicle extrication and SWAT team demonstrations. Bolton’s Towing is donating a Mitsubishi Eclipse that will be used in the extrication demonstration during intermission. Racing action will include the Auburndale Trucks, Modified Mini Stocks, Street Stocks, V-8 Bombers, Mini Stocks and the Scramblers.

The Auburndale Trucks return to action with three drivers, Jim Cowhey, Jr., Tommy King and Tim Sozio tied for the point lead in the very competitive class. Roger Blevins sits just 22 points out of first while Keith Lilley is fifth in points despite three wins as he shares the driving chores with the Trucks’ owner Wally Warrick. (more…)

By |2010-09-08T17:29:43-04:00September 8th, 2010|Front Page News|Comments Off on FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE A NIGHT OF RACING AT AUBURNDALE SPEEDWAY “ON THE HOUSE”

Triple Treat at New Smyrna Speedway this Saturday

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT…
TRIPLE THREAT… SPORTSMAN, SUPER STOCKS and SPECTATORS at NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY!
 
This Saturday will be the September edition of Fan Appreciation Night at New Smyrna Speedway featuring $5.00 General Admission, $1.00 Hot Dogs, 2 Big 50 Lap Races and Spectator Racing…
 
The Sportsman and Super Stocks go for 50 laps each this Saturday night. SPORTSMAN DRIVERS… As before, bring your track rules, 50lbs of lead (just in case) and YOUR Track Tires… EVERYONE is welcome to be a part of this Saturday’s 50 lapper. The race will pay $600.00 to Win / $60.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.
 
The Super Stocks 50 will pay $500.00 to Win / $60.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.
 
Strictly Stocks will go for 25 Laps this Saturday as well and will pay $100.00 to Win / $20.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.
 
The E-Modifieds will be on-hand as well this Saturday for a standard 25 Lap Feature, and don’t forget at intermission time it will be Spectator Racing! Spectators can take their very own cars straight from the parking lot and race for $100.00 heads-up and $100.00 in the 5-lap Dash for Cash! SPECTATOR RACERS… No convertibles or motorcycles. MUST be 18 years old or older. NO racecar drivers allowed – STRICTLY Spectators!
 
Grandstands will Open at 6:00pm – Racing starts at 7:30pm.
 
For additional information including complete Purse/Payout information for all races, please visit www.NewSmyrnaSpeedway.org. 
By |2010-09-08T00:59:01-04:00September 8th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Triple Treat at New Smyrna Speedway this Saturday

Remembrance and Racing at Volusia for 9-11

by VSP Media

BARBERVILLE, FL-  Saturday, September 11th will be a very special night at Volusia Speedway Park, as racers, fans, and speedway staff, will pause to remember those that we lost on that date in 2001 during the World Trade Center attack.  And while we gather to remember, we will also celebrate our freedom with the truly American sport of stock car racing, featuring competition from the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Late Models, the Taylor Racing Products Sportsman Division, and a $500 to win feature race for the Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Thunder Stocks.  The Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association (DAARA) will also be on hand to display and race their vintage race cars.

Last Saturday night the fans saw a competitive field of top Late Models scramble after a $2500 check, as John Kellum caught and passed Mark Whitener on the final lap to seal a spectacular victory.  This Saturday it is back to regular points racing for the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Late Models, but don’t think for one minute that means there is less at stake.  While Joe Kump remains on top of the points standings, his foothold on the top spot is eroding fast.  Donnie Chappell has made steady improvements throughout the season, grabbing a hard fought victory recently and finishing 8th in last week’s competition.  Kump was not so lucky last time out, coming home in the 12th spot and thus allowing Chappell to gain more ground.  A mere 25 points separates the two, and with the hot shots who were after the extra cash absent it will be a head to head rumble for every point Chappell and Kump can muster.

The last two times out for the Taylor Racing Products Sportsman Division the fans have seen Victory Lane celebrations, but the official results have been in doubt for at least 48 hours after the racing ended.  Aaron Barsness has a solid hold on the top spot in the points race, but Shaun Daugharty has been clawing his way toward Barsness’ perch despite the task looking all but impossible.  But Stanton Mills has stood in Daugharty’s way for two weeks running, and each time Daugharty has challenged Mills’ wins in tech.  The net result of that has been a draw, as Daugharty gained a win and Mills was disqualified the first time around, and this time Mills’ victory stood while Daugharty ended up losing his points and winnings for the night.  Obviously both racers are not on each other’s Christmas mailing lists this year, and both will be taking the green flag again this Saturday night.  The tech man may want to stock up on energy drinks in preparation for whatever outcome may come on the track, and possibly later as well.

Five hundred dollars will be waiting for the winner of this week’s Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Thunder Stock feature, and Mike Tovet will most likely be shooting for a repeat of last weekend’s outcome.  Tovet and Matt Schell benefited from Chad Scranton’s flat tire on the final lap, as they finished first and second respectively and left Scranton to limp to the checkers in third place.  Scranton has been the man to beat recently, and before last Saturday only one other racer had managed to do it. 

Meanwhile points leader Scott Mooers wound up having a very unpleasant meeting with the turn one barrier that sent him to the pits on a hook for the night, and put yet another dent in his push to remain near the top of the UMP national points rankings.  Scranton will be looking to redeem himself with a victory, while Mooers will have his machine back together and will be looking for his redemption as well.

And history buffs will get yet another shot at seeing the DAARA cars hit the clay at Volusia Speedway Park this Saturday, as vintage race car owners will come from all over the region to race at the south’s fastest half mile.  DAARA’s last appearance at VSP proved a little too racy for some, as they wound up damaging their machines against Volusia Speedway’s unforgiving barrier walls.  But those accidents go to show that the DAARA cars are not out there turning laps to show off and that the car owners are really racing, and that these old machines still have a lot of speed and competitive fire left in them.

As we remember and reflect on September 11th, Volusia Speedway Park will salute all of our military and emergency responders with free admission this Saturday night with proper I.D.  The grandstand gates will open at 5:30PM with heat races scheduled to begin at 7:30.  For more information on scheduled events at the south’s fastest half mile, including the latest schedule revisions and directions to the track, please visit www.VolusiaSpeedwayPark.net.

By |2010-09-08T00:57:00-04:00September 8th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Remembrance and Racing at Volusia for 9-11

Auburndale has good Labor Day Weekend with Plenty of Winners

We had a good night of racing at Auburndale Speedway Saturday Night. the winners in each division are as follows:

Street Stocks
1-#42 Jeff Waterman
2-#53 Kyle Peters
3-#56 James Wright III
4-#62 Jammie Dunnahoe
5-#5 Matt McCrary
6-#4 Mike Bruno
7-#80 Larry Braswell
8-#142 Chris Spring
9-#18 David Williams
10-#86 Jamie Castleberry
 
Scramblers
1-#7 George Gorham Jr
2-#71 Dave Canfield
3-#28 Kimberly Gullett
4-#66 Brian Tyre
5-#62 Richard Brown
N/S #67 TJ Tanner
N/S #42 Mike Bauer
 
Open Wheel Modified
1-#87 Keith Lilley
2-#56 James Wright III
3-#98 Wayne Morris
4-#81 Ronnie Heard
5-#89 Josh Todd
6-#29 Rick Coffin
7-#75 Bobby Blake
 
V-8 Bombers
1-#2 Brian Harbin
2-#89 Preston Davis
3-#96 Larry Chumney II
4-#51 Matt Johns
5-#88 Gene Harrison
6-#111 Josh Borem
7-#05 Buddy Phillips Jr
 
Sportsman
1-#77 Lance Daubach
2-#13 Mark Medeiros
3-#56 Brandon Morris
4-#22 Brandon Duchscherer
5-#19 Chris Lewellen
6-#60 Richard Fiore
7-#89 Josh Todd
8-#8 Chuck Harrison Jr
9-#71 Dave Dunkin
N/S#48 Eddie Hartin
 
Mini Stocks
1-#21 Fred Harrison Jr
2-#42 Chris Spring
3-#155 James Pate
4-352 Gary Brown
5-#40 Jason Swilley
6-#11 Bo Collier
 
Next week at Auburndale Speedway we will  honor all Emergency First Responders. Emt, Police, they will all get in free to the Grandstands with I.D. There will be a special S.W.A.T. and Jaws of Life Demonstation. We will be running Trucks, Modified Mini’s, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, V-8 Bombers, and Scramblers. Racing begins at 7 PM. For more information call 863-551-1131 or log on to www.auburndaleracing.com

By |2010-09-07T13:42:35-04:00September 7th, 2010|Auburndale Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off on Auburndale has good Labor Day Weekend with Plenty of Winners