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Problems Plague Points Leaders at Volusia

by VSP Media

All photos courtesy Jim Jones

BARBERVILLE, FL- Scattered showers peppered many areas around Volusia Speedway Park throughout the afternoon on Saturday, but after a rainout the previous weekend the speedway managed to escape with a few near misses, but no actual rainfall until after dark.

That opened the door for the Budweiser Modifieds to chase a $1000 cash carrot, and for fans to see action from the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Late Models, the Taylor Racing Products Sportsman Division, the Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Thunder Stocks, and the 4 Cylinder Challengers.

Unfortunately for the Volusia County kids who will find themselves back in classrooms on Monday morning, their chance to fulfill a need for speed was washed out by a pop up shower that hit the track right at intermission, and which sent the track staff scrambling to get the program moving as more showers loomed off to the west on radar. Those other showers fell apart before arriving at the track, thus allowing the feature races to run as scheduled, and as things played out many points leaders might have preferred that it continue to rain. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-08-18T06:42:31-04:00August 15th, 2010|Front Page News, Race Results, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Justin Larson tops Bright House Challenge at New Smyrna Speedway

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
OFFICIAL RESULTS – 8/14/10

BRIGHT HOUSE CHALLENGE SERIES RACE #5
SUPER LATE MODELS

1. #88 Justin Larson

2. #36 Tim Russell

3. #07 Jeff Scofield

4. #9 Rich Clouser

5. #11 David Rogers

6. #55 Todd Allen

7. #92 BJ McLeod

8. #127x Kyle Maynard

9. #127 Brandon Booth

10. #31 Brian Blum

11. #34 Shaughn McCormick

12. #5 Shane Snipes

13. #23 Rusty Ebersole

14. #96 Ben Kennedy

15. #9z Zack Donatti

16. #7 Doug Elliott

17. #13 Bob Greene

DNS #0 John Kennedy

MODIFIEDS

1. #66 Jerry Symons
2. #15 Tank Tucker
3. #127 Kyle Maynard
4. #10 Matt Montineri
5. #6 Rich Clouser
6. #98 Matthew Jarrett
7. #112 Jarrett Korpi
8. #55 Shain Held

SUPER STOCKS

1. #56 Bobby Holley
2. #51 Mike Trocki
3. #60 Ernie Tumminello
4. #86 Richard Goodrich
5. #31 JT Tippins
6. #22 Bruce McGonigal
7. #21 Mike Dahm
8. #2x Mike Amato
9. #3 Jeff Colburn
10. #35 Chuck Hill
11. #40R Robert Fouser
12. #72 Dale Sorensen

MINI-STOCKS

1. #81 Cody Blair
2. #14 Chace Miller
3. #32 Jesse Powers
4. #6 Mark Broat
DNS #19 Rick Maguire

STRICTLY STOCKS

1. #60 Gino Tumminello
2. #93 Bruce Gayton
3. #13 Tony Candalino
4. #21M Maureen Dahm
5. #27 Scott Tyler
6. #101 Jesse Ford
7. #15 Codey Ford
8. #327 Joe Ford
9. #6 Leroy Crawford
10. #88 Jay Vinacco
11. #57 Joe Candalino
12. #89 William Hindman
DNS #95 Garrett Hill

By Jane Smith|2010-08-15T14:23:49-04:00August 15th, 2010|New Smyrna Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Robbie Cooper tops Mods at Citrus County Speedway

OFFICIAL RESULTS
CITRUS COUNTY SPEEDWAY
AUGUST 14, 2010

Open Wheeled Modifieds Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Winner
98 Robbie Cooper Bronson 1
19 Tommy Schnader Largo 2
6 Billy Bechtelheimer Dover 3
03 Kyle Bookmiller Riverview 4
75 Bobby Blake Grande Island 5
198 Wayne Morris Mulberry 6
77 John Gerstner Eustis 7
25 L. J. Grimm Seffner 8
53 Doug Miller Largo 9
70 Jeremy Gerstner Wesley Chapel 10
2 Steven Hise Inverness 11
121 John Carter Jr. Bellview 12
44 Graham McCorvey Gibsonton 13
42 Richie Smith Hernando 14
14 Jarrett Snowden Salt Springs 15
9 Ron Armille Land O’Lakes 16
48 Vernon Hart Plant City 17
01 Curtis Neumann Inverness 18

Sportsman Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
13 Aaron Williamson Lakeland 1
55 Ernie Reed Crystal River 2
17 Mike Bell Brooksville 3
138 Jason Stifle Winter Haven 4
01 Tom Posavec Dunnellon 5
2 David Mothershed Brooksville 6
12 David Williamson Mulberry 7
15 Joey Catarelli Pinellas Park 8
114 John Buzinec Belleview 9
8 Marvin Davis Alachua 10
83 Dennis Neighbor Sr. Clearwater 11
1 Rick Kase Odessa 12


Mini Stocks Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
7 Clint Foley Dunnellon 1
32 Steven Smith Inverness 2
1 George Neumann Inverness 3
18 Jesse Henley Homosassa 4
44 Michael Lawhorn Clermont 5
90 Cody Johnson Ocala 6
47 Richard Kuhn Ocala 7
80 Craig Cuzzone Lakeland 8
98 James Ellis Brooksville 9


Pure Stocks Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
99 Cody Stickler Pinellas Park 1
5 James Peters Winter Garden 2
43 Gator Hise Inverness 3
35 David Walls Summerfield 4
421 Tyler Currier Hernando 5
44 Glen Colyer Homosassa 6
88 Vic Shahid Floral City 7
36 Mike Dubbs Bushnell 8
68 Drew Matissek New Port Richey 9
86 Justin Meyer Largo 10
20 Chris Ickes Brooksville 11
76 Michael Martin Citrus Springs 12
14 Alex Wilder Floral City 13
6 Eddie Hudak Homosassa 14
7 Ardin Franklin Hernando 15


4-Cyl Stocks Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
84 Ashlee Williamson Mulberry 1
77 Kevin Knox Wesley Chapel 2
21 Phil Edwards Crystal River 3
47 Richard Kuhn Ocala 4
65 Happy Florian Lecanto 5
71 Sonya Heater Homosassa 6
29 Chris Snow Inverness 7
9 Mike Curry Lecanto 8
95 Wayne Heater Homosassa 9
18 Bo Denney Dade City 10
50 Buddy Mallory Summerfield 11
00 Jerry Cutting Tampa 12
6 J.D. Gillette Ocala 13
35 Kenneth Watkins Summerfield 14
53 Charles (Chuck) Parrish Dade City 15


Figure-8’s Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
74 Dwane Fults Hernando 1
8 Darryl Hage St. Pete 2
85 Thomas Peet Floral City 3
59 T. J. Sharrone Floral City 4
94 Charlie Meyer Pinellas Park 5
6 Robert Aaron Brooksville 6
21 J.R. Meyer Largo 7
74 Robbie Hage St. Pete 8
81 Gator Jones 9
86 Zach Perry Largo 10
83 Charles Herne Homosassa 11
27 John Baranauskas St. Pete 12
13 Neal Herne Homosassa 13
18 Robbie Powell St. Pete 14


Pro Challenge Series Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Winner
4 Jarrett Snowden Ocala 1
2 Harvey Johnson Ocala 2
24 Ryan Rust Port St. Lucie 3
25 Paul White Eustis 4
23 Jerry Heflin Gainsville 5
1 Glen Cormican Ocala 6
28 Jacob Leeson Ocala 7
56 Mark Landis Delray Beach 8
55 Jorden Martin Kissimmee 9


South East Champ Kart Series Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Winner
8 Doug Schmidt St. Pete 1
61 PJ Letourneau Riverview 2
31 Rusty Chancy Palm Bay 3
73 Kenner Brown III Jacksonville 4
33 Mitchell Stevens 5
1 Dennis Mace 6
3 Andy Whah 7
47 Wesley Gonzalez 8
14 Tim Simmons Ruskin 9
16 Paul Letourneau Riverview 10
77 Phil Harp Largo 11
30 Billy Smith 12
89 Caylyn Brown Jacksonville 13
9 Camron Ray Homosassa 14

By Jane Smith|2010-08-15T14:22:02-04:00August 15th, 2010|Citrus County Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Mickey Kempgens tops Central Florida Wingless Sprints at Columbia

COLUMBIA MOTORSPORTS PARK RESULTS………………August 14, 2010

SPORTSMAN

1. 21 Sean Monaghan

2. 8 Wesley Keller

3. 16 Brian Hull

4. 07 Jeff Prescott

5. 76 Jim Higginbotham

6. 32 Shelton Bowers

7. 06 Josh Wise

8. 7J Jason Parker

9. 1 Bobby Ford

PURE STOCK

1. 39 Tim Alldredge

2. 7 Dylan Hilliard

3. 58 Larry Welter, Jr.

4. 5 Jason Floyd

5. 81 Morris Richardson

6. 01 John Alford

7. 7 Tim Parrott

8. 01 Robert Petty

HORNETS

1. 98 Todd Brown

2. 69 Mark Copeland

3. 28 Wesley Daugherty

4. 46 Kim Alldredge

5. 44 Carl Taylor

07 Steven Jeffers-DNS

V-8 BOMBERS

1. 85 Larry Welter, Sr.

2. 58 Larry Welter, Jr.

3. 27 Nathan Huffingham

4. 16 Brian Hull

5. 76 Andy Nichols

6. 2 Jerrelton Floyd

7. 77 Dan Berkowitz

8. 7 Shawn DeSotle

9. 8 John DeSotle

CENTRAL FL WINGLESS SPRINTS

1. 68 Mickey Kempgens

2. 19 Dakotah Stephens

3. 8 Shane Butler

4. 21 Lil Jimmy Alvis

5. 3 Dennis Misuraca

6. 12 Colin Cabre

7. 11 Bryan Riddle

8. 1 Billy Riddle

9. 17 Bobby Gordon

10. 30 Mike Jenkins, Jr.

11. 0 Sonny O.

87 Bryan Gingras-DNS

CMP POINTS-2010 after 8/14/2010

SPORTSMAN

8	Wesley Keller M	660	(7)
16	Brian Hull M	630	(3)
07	Jeff Prescott	422	(4)
21	Sean Monaghan	385	(4)
44	Charles Seroki	248	(1)
06	Josh Wise M	239
1F	Bobby Ford M	227
14	Oral Tanner	219
76	Jim Higginbotham M	219
121	Gordon Cade M	178
1M	Matt Walker M	163
32	Shelton Bowers	141
20	Tony Kuhr M	110
14	Tater Stalnaker	94
17	Nevin Gainey	82
7J	Jason Parker	66
9	Kody Jett	60
74	Jason Garver M	53
20	Len Stapleton	48
11	John Mitchell	46
22	Gene Owen	32
31	Roy Crain	28
29	Leroy Donaldson	24
13	Marty Wood	12
33	Eric Law	8
67	Russell Patterson	6
90	Jeff Cole M	5

PURE STOCK

39	Tim Alldredge M	649	(6)
12	Jason Garver M	494	(7)
16	Randy O’Neal	383	(4)
96	Don Cruce M	314
15	Justin Ellison M	280
7	Dylan Hilliard	253	(1)
5	Jason Floyd	136
97	Bucky York	128	(1)
7p	Tim Parrott	114
7k	Jason Kight	105
7	Wayne Manning	97
98	Todd Brown	85
42	Bruce Flowers	70
22	Nevin Gainey	60	(1)
58	Larry Welter, Jr.	36
18	John Roling	32
07	Shawn Creech	29
74	Robbie Disbrow	28
81	Morris Richardson	28
6	Leonard Arnold	27
01	John Alford	23
01	Robert Petty	15

BOMBERS

27	Nathan Huffingham M	603	(3)
76	Andy Nichols M	508	(4)
15	Derek Davis M	433
22	Stan Lang M	407	(5)
7	Shawn DeSotle M	290	(2)
16	Brian Hull M	243
8	John DeSotle M	213
54	Eric Hofmann M	185	(1)
3	AC Morrow M	175
16	Mike Parsell	130
10	Alex Lang	130
2	Jerrelton Floyd	121
02	Mark Chinell M	85
23	Beverly Harry	66
2	Jason Floyd	60
85	Larry Welter, Sr.	44	(1)
17	Shane Cornelius	42	(1)
58	Larry Welter, Jr.	41
95	Justin Herndon	22
7	Timmy Manning	20
77	Dan Berkowitz	18
54	Rob Rye	2

HORNETS

69	Mark Copeland	534	(5)
2	Bert Daugherty M	465	(6)
15	DJ Ellison	428	(5)
98	Todd Brown	274	(2)
1	Donald Davis M	269
44	Carl Taylor M	180
46	Kim Alldredge M	175
7	Tyler Prescott	162
09	Ed Petrow M	103
1	Mike Parsell	84
1	Brandon Henault	76
48	James Sullivan	68
22	Jacob Kuhr	59
83	Gary Kissick	58
02	Mark Chinell M	57
12	Robert O’Neal	45
07	Steve Jeffers	37
99	John Windham	35
5	Rick Reed	35
28	Wesley Daugherty	33
4	A.J. Mikesell	32
20	Wade Parker	28
7	Mark Sloan	27
46	Tony Kuhr M	22
07	Steven Jeffers	22
06	Josh Wise M	16
21	Joe Trowell	15

E-MODS

01	JF McClellan M	253	(5)
6	Micky Wright M	187
31	Heather Bell M	158	(1)
17	Nevin Gainey	91
26	Jason Garver M	75
85	Wayne Parker M	73
27	Andy Waldron	32

By Jane Smith|2010-08-15T14:15:05-04:00August 15th, 2010|Columbia Motorsports Park, Race Results|Comments Off

Augie Grill had a dream ride.

On a nightmarish Friday the 13th for the top three in points, Grill could’ve had the top off of his No. 112 Super Late Model.

The two-time Snowball Derby champion looked to be in late-season form, lapping all but seven of the 17-car field to capture the Miller Lite 100 on Friday at Five Flags Speedway.

Josh Hamner, in his Kyle Busch-owned No. 51, finished a distant second with Donnie Wilson in third.

“It’s actually just like it was in the last race,” said Grill, who won his second consecutive Blizzard Series race. “We didn’t do a thing to it. We had six laps of practice and we put it back because it just felt good. We know what it feels like here.” (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-08-14T15:19:16-04:00August 14th, 2010|Five Flags Speedway, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Orlando SpeedWorld Rained Out August 13th

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD – RAINED OUT
FRIDAY 8/13/10

Tonight’s Racing (8/13) at Orlando Speedworld has been canceled due to inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone next Friday Night 8pm.

** Don’t Forget tomorrow night (8/14) the Bright House Challenge Series Super Late Models will run for 50 laps at our sister-track New Smyrna Speedway… See… David Rogers, Jeff Scofield, Tim Russell, Rich Clouser, BJ McLeod, Ben Kennedy and more battle for 50 big laps around the high-banked half-mile. Racing starts at 7:30pm. New Smyrna Speedway is located between I-4 and I-95 on S.R. 44. For more information visit NewSmyrnaSpeedway.org or call 386-427-4129.

By Jane Smith|2010-08-14T01:59:58-04:00August 14th, 2010|Orlando Speedworld, Race Results|Comments Off

What’s Happening at Citrus County this Weekend

Saturday RACE EVENTS 08/14/10

The Open Wheel Mods Are Back!

ATTENTION DRIVERS (2 Subjects):

#1. “Statement regarding rough driving and the black flag”

When I first took over as flagman over 5 weeks ago, the #1 complaint I received from the racers was they felt like they really couldn’t race hard for fear of being black flagged. I had many calls, texts, and e-mails about this subject, and many people were concerned about the black flag being pointed at them for minor or inadvertent contact. They wanted the control of the race to be back in the racer’s hands, and not the tracks.

Well as we have all seen over the past few weeks, this obviously does not work. I have preached in the drivers meetings ever week to “race the way you want to be raced”, some of you have taken that to heart, and some of you have not. Using the black flag as a flag man is purely a judgment call, every situation is different, as much as you would like them to all be the same. Using the black flag takes the control out of the drivers hands and puts in squarely on the flag man, pit steward, and spotters. It’s no different than making a judgment call on a spin or a wreck. Some people will be happy, and some people will be unhappy, that’s the problem with Judgment calls.

Some of the things that have happened on the track over the last month have no place on any race track. Some people will never grasp the concept of respecting another driver or their car. I have tried to let you guys (and gals) work it out between yourselves, and all that managed to happen were fines, suspensions, wrecked race cars, and unhappy racers still.

So because of the events of the last few weeks, your leash has just become much, much shorter drivers. Starting this week, 8/14, the experiment comes to and end. I suggest that everyone read the general rules, and pay special attention to the “Conduct” section. There are very specific rules in that section, when you fill out your registration each year, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to these rules. Don’t let them catch you by surprise.

#2. “Statement regarding the MANDATORY drivers meetings”

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, etc. 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”.

John Chance

We look forward to a very exciting weekend racing tomorrow, and we hope all of you will join
us this weekend. Good luck to all.

Open Wheel Mods
Sportsmen
Mini Stocks
Pure Stocks
4-Cyl Stocks
Figure-8s
Pro Challenge Series
&
SECKS
(South East Champ Kart Series)

By Jane Smith|2010-08-14T01:53:10-04:00August 14th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD’S DAYS COULD BE NUMBERED

(Article from Orlando Sentinel Sports Section August 13, 2010 from the Front Page)

by Steven Cole Smith

BITHLO — Rex Hollinger began racing at Orlando Speed World in 1994. As his black number 85 ministock paused on the track’s front straightaway before his feature race Friday night, Hollinger — like every racer — glanced up into the grandstands.

And like every racer at Orlando Speed World these last few years, he saw that the grandstands were almost empty. Less than 200 fans were scattered around a facility that could hold 20 times that. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-08-13T16:21:20-04:00August 13th, 2010|Front Page News|Comments Off

New Smyrna Speedway Tentative Schedule for August 14th

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for 8/14/10
BRIGHT HOUSE CHALLENGE SERIES
SANFORD AUTO DEALERS EXCHANGE NIGHT!

General Admission – $15.00
Kids 11 & Under – FREE
Active Military with I.D. – $10.00

4:00pm – Pit Gates Open
5-6:30pm – Division Practice
6:00pm – Grandstands Open
6:45pm – Drivers Meeting – MANDATORY
7:00pm – Qualifying – Bright House Challenge Series
7:20pm – Parade Lap / National Anthem
7:30pm – Racing Begins

DAARA Heat Races – 8 laps ea.
Mini-Stocks – 25 laps
S.A.D.E. Super Stocks – 25 laps
Modifieds – 25 laps
— INTERMISSION —
— AUTOGRAPH SESSION —
Bright House Challenge Series Race #5
Super Late Models – 50 laps
DAARA – laps T.B.D.
Strictly Stocks – 20 laps

>> BRIGHT HOUSE CHALLENGE SUPER LATE MODELS – PLEASE Register BEFORE you practice so that the Qualifying Order can be set.

>> Registration for ALL DIVISIONS closes at 6:30pm. ANY Driver not registered at that time WILL START IN REAR – NO EXCEPTIONS.

>> If your division does not have 6 cars, you will run a minimum of 10 laps, maximum of 15 laps.

>> DRIVERS MEETING is MANDATORY. Failure to attend will result in starting in rear – NO EXCEPTIONS.

>> Drivers you are responsible for your starting position, please get to your spot ASAP.

By Jane Smith|2010-08-12T23:00:03-04:00August 12th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Sportsman this Weekend at Punta Gorda Speedway

Sportsman return to Punta Gorda Speedway this Saturday Aug 14th. A full night of racing on tap with eight classes to run at the Punta Gorda Speedway. The sportsman have not raced for a while due to the rain out on their last schedule night July 24, so they are ready to come out and get in some racing this weekend, that usually makes for a lot of rubbing and racin’. Aug 14th has eight classes scheduled for battle, along with the Sportsman its the Road Warriors, Cowboy Cadillacs, Dwarf Cars, Mini-Stocks, Super Stocks, Fab-4’s & Pro-4’s. Friday night practice from 4:00pm till dark For this kind of racing action you cant beat the price. Tickets are $10.00 for Adults $8.00 for seniors and kids 17-11 $5.00 with 10 and under FREE

By Jane Smith|2010-08-12T00:36:20-04:00August 12th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

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