We have revised/updated the schedules for July 2010 at both Orlando Speedworld and New Smyrna Speedway. We are working on getting the remaining 2010 dates finalized and will update accordingly.

 

DRIVERS: Please not ANY/ALL changes on the new July 2010 Scheduled that effect your division.

 

We will email additional changes as they are finalized.

 

We want to thank everyone, drivers, crews and fans for all your continued support of both Orlando Speedworld and New Smyrna Speedway throughout the 2010 FASCAR Weekly Racing Season.

by Dave Westerman

 Just four Late Model races remain on the regular season schedule at Auburndale Speedway but the next three will be very important races for drivers looking to win some big money in October.

For the Late Model race on October 16, 2010, the purse is being increased significantly from $3,000 to win to $5,000 to win. There is a “catch” though.

In order to be eligible to win $5,000, the winning driver must have competed in one of the previous 100 lap Late Model events at Auburndale. If not, the winners share drops to $4,000, still not chump change but certainly not as good as a cool 5K. The effort is being made to thank the drivers who have supported the track during the year.

Late Model races will take place on June 19th, July 17th and September 18th, each paying $3,000 to win. All drivers who have already competed in the three races held so far this year and who take part in the next three events will be eligible for the full purse in the October race. In addition, second place in the October 16th event will pay $3,000 if the second place driver has competed previously during the year at Auburndale. The remainder of the purse for the October 16th race will be announced shortly as several sponsors may be in line to help boost the payout for the other spots significantly. Also, another big-money non-points Late Model race is in the planning stages for November.

For more information, contact Rex Guy at (863) 287-4344.

Payout for Late Model Races scheduled for June 19, July 17, and September 18 is as follows:

1) $3,000

2) $1,500

3) $1,000

4) $850

5) $750

6) $675

7) $600

8) $550

9) $500

10) $450

11) $400

12) $350

13) $300

14) $250

15 – field: $200

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The Open Practice this week at Orlando Speedworld has been switched to Thursday 6/10/10 in order to accomodate Race Teams that would like to park their rigs overnight for Friday’s Orange Blossom 100.

 

Cost is $10.00/person. Pit Gates will open at 5:00pm.

 

All Race Night Rules Apply, including and especially all Safety Rules.

 

There is also an Open Practice at New Smyrna Speedway on Thursday night for any/all racers that would like to attend from 6-10pm.

by VSP MediaBARBERVILLE, FL-  There has been plenty of racing at Volusia Speedway Park so far in the 2010 season, and racers have reached the official halfway point to the season points championships in each of six divisions.  So in celebration of reaching this milestone, VSP is awarding double points as all six divisions will race this Saturday night, plus inviting the fans to a gigantic autograph session on the speedway front stretch just after hot laps.
David Clegg remains on top of the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Late Models with Joe Kump 38 points back.  But on Friday night at Ocala Speedway, Clegg was involved in a single car mishap during his heat race qualifier for the Powell Memorial, in which Clegg’s car jumped and straddled the turn one wall, knocking down a track caution signal and doing significant damage to the race car.  Joe Kump, who skipped the chance to race at Ocala, will be in position steal Clegg’s spot at the top should “The Sodfather’s” machine not be repaired and ready for Saturday’s action.
Meanwhile the Budweiser Modifieds were rained out at Volusia Speedway Park this past Saturday, so Jamie Carter remains 65 points in front of Jeff Mathews.  But with double points on the line this weekend, Mathews likely is aware that a big finish could put him on top of the points standings and take Carter down a notch or two, so look for “The Repo Man” to bring his “A” game to VSP Saturday night.

Another victim of Saturday’s rains was The Taylor Racing Products Sportsman Division , where at the top of the points battle the man in charge continues to be Aaron Barsness, while Shaun Daugharty trails by 31.  Daugharty has had to deal with some amount of adversity lately, and yet he has managed to overcome it enough to get respectable finishes, and that has kept him within striking distance of Barsness.  And with double points on the line this time out, expect Barsness to have an eye on Daugharty’s every move.

“Shady” Grady Christian has reappeared in the lineup for the Daytona Sportswear Street Stocks, and his Victory last time out has the fans talking.  But Christian’s absence has him out of the points race, while Phillip Brown enjoys the view from the top.  Consistency has been the key for Brown so far, but Tim Hughes has produced some equally consistent performances to remain within 21 points of replacing Brown at the top.  So Grady Christian might be a wild card in Saturday’s race, but Brown and Hughes will be more focused on each other.

Scott Mooers is so high on top of the Amsoil Synthetic Lubricant Thunder Stock points list that he is developing altitude sickness, but if anyone has any aspirations of catching him this week would be the one in which they could possibly gain some ground.  Luke Sadler is the next closest racer to Mooers at 188 points back, and if he can find ways to avoid some of the bad luck that has tripped him up so far, he might have a chance of at least narrowing the gap.  Meanwhile the word is that Mooers’ old nemesis, Randy Strehle, may have reemerged from his self imposed exile and be ready to give Mooers a few headaches again.  And if that rumor turns out to be true, then things could get quite exciting this Saturday night.

Defending Challenger Champion Tony Laporta was a non issue early in 2010 as the 4 cylinder racers hit the clay at VSP, but at mid season Laporta is back and with a vengance.  And while he is currently not a factor in the points race, Laporta certainly is a factor as to who gets the celebrate in Victory Lane each Saturday night.  Shawn Kosier grabbed the points lead early on with some impressive victories, and now Casey Feaster has moved within 54 points of replacing him at the top with some wins of his own.  But then Laporta returned, Kosier has endured a run of lousy luck, and Feaster has been bitten by some nagging mechanical issues that have set him back from time to time.  That makes the 4 Cylinder Challengers yet another division where the double points night could shake things up at the top of the points heap.

The grandstand gates will open this Saturday at 5:30PM with heat races scheduled for 7:30PM. The fan autograph session will take place after hot laps, at approximately 7PM, so fans are urged to come early for a chance to meet and greet their favorite racers on the front stretch.  For more information on the mid season double points night, or for directions to the track, please visit www.VolusiaSpeedwayPark.net.

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?

This weekend at the New Punta Gorda Speedway it’s the return of the asphalt devils the Checkered Flag Sprint Cars.  This is the premiere Sprint Car series of the Southeast. You don’t want to miss these exciting full blown Sprint cars on the 3/8 mile asphalt with heart pounding action at speeds of 100mph plus.

Also on the card is the 2nd annual Freddy Stutz memorial for the TQ midgets, legends cars, dwarfs cars, Road Warriors and Bandolero. 

Pit Gate opens at 11:30AM. Grandstands open at 4:00. Racing starts at 6:30 sharp.

Tickets are only $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 seniors, children 17-11 are $5.00 and 10 and under are free. 

We have full concessions available and clean restrooms so bring out the family for some great action.

The new Punta Gorda Speedway is located in Punta Gorda off exit 161 Jones Loop Road east to 8655 Piper Road near the Charlotte County Airport. Call 941-575-7223 for more info.

by BJ Cavin- Ocala Speedway Media

OCALA, FL-  Florida’s historic Ocala Speedway returns to racing this Friday night as the Colortyme Rental Modifieds highlight five divisions of action.  Joining the modifieds will be Ocala’s Sportsman Division, plus the Tee Pee Tire Hobby Stocks, the Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants V8 Thunder Stocks, and the Gladiators.