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Ocala Winternationals Schedule Expanded, Prices Posted

by BJ Cavin

As preparations for the second annual Winternationals events at the historic Ocala Speedway continue, a request from the headlining racing series has prompted an expansion of the original schedule. The O’Reilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions has requested extra practice time for the 410 sprint cars, and Ocala Speedway has added an additional night of practice in response. Both the 410 sprint cars and the Florida Mini Sprint Association will be able to practice on both nights.

A practice session had been scheduled for Thursday evening, January 28th, in order for the race teams to have time to adjust to Ocala Speedway’s unique layout and have a chance to dial in for the racing action on the following two nights. But a change in tire manufacturers has prompted some teams to request more time, so another practice has been added on Wednesday, January 27th. Both practice sessions will be open to the public and both will run from 4 until 8PM. Admission will be $15 for adults with children under 12 admitted free, and all attendees will be required to sign a pit area release before being allowed to enter.

Racing will take place on Friday and Saturday nights, January 29th and 30th, with the grandstand gates open at 5 PM and racing beginning at 8 PM. Admission prices for Friday night will be $20 for adults, teens admitted for $10, and children 12 and under for $5. Saturday racing admission is the same for teens and children, but $25 for adults. Pit passes are $35 per day, and a two day grandstand pass will be available for $40. A complete schedule of events is now posted at www.OcalaSpeedway.com as part of the 2010 racing schedule.

All media outlets are reminded that requests for credentials must be faxed in advance to 352-622-3126. Credentials will be granted at the discretion of the speedway owners. For more information, contact Ocala Speedway at 352-622-9400.

By Jane Smith|2010-01-10T21:25:14-05:00January 10th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Ocala Speedway Winternationals Taking Shape

by BJ Cavin

With the Second Annual Ocala Speedway Winternationals a mere twenty days away, word from the O’Reilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions is that a spectacular field of the top 410 sprint car racers in America is poised to kick off the 2010 racing season. The races at Ocala Speedway will be the first opportunity for the teams to experience real race conditions, thus making the Ocala Speedway events very attractive to the top teams, and as was the case last season at Ocala, The O’Reilly All Stars have opened the door to allow teams from the World of Outlaws to join then for some early season head to head competition. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-01-09T00:14:55-05:00January 9th, 2010|Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

USAC’s NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES OPENERS IN TAMPA

The 2010 USAC National racing calendar opens February 8-10 with three back-to-back National Sprint races at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. The “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” events are part of the track’s 34^th “Winternationals,” which also includes Feb. 11-13 Sprint races under the sanction of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

In an effort to generate maximum participation at what he considers his “home track,” an added bonus for pre-registered USAC car entrants at Tampa will be a free right rear Hoosier tire compliments of Bubba “The Love Sponge” for any appearing car entrants whose entries were filed prior to the entry deadline.

Defending USAC National Sprint Car Champion Levi Jones of Avon, Ind. is expected to lead a stellar contingent of USAC drivers and other top pilots from across the country into the races which kick off a 2010 series which includes 48 events in nine states.

Each night (Monday through Wednesday) contains a complete racing program capped by a 30-lap feature on the very competitive 1/3-mile dirt oval located in Gibsonton, a Tampa suburb.

The events mark USAC’s first Florida appearance since the Silver Crown cars raced at Homestead in 2007. The races are the first for the USAC Sprint cars in the Sunshine State since Dave Steele won on the pavement at Orlando’s Speed World in 2005 and the first on dirt since Rich Vogler’s victory at the Florida State Fairgrounds in 1987.

Other former USAC Sprint winners in Florida include Larry Dickson (two in 1970), and Bob Sweikert, Chuck Weyant and Pat O’Connor in USAC’s initial year, 1956. Sweikert’s win came in the first USAC Sprint race ever held, at Southland Speedway in West Palm Beach.

By Jane Smith|2010-01-08T01:30:51-05:00January 8th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Kenny Wallace Gears Up for Volusia Speedway Park

Concord, N.C. The 2009 season is barely in the record books and already competitors are turning their focus to 2010, with plenty of excitement building for the 39^th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH in February.

One racer who will be ready to roll on Feb. 2 at Volusia Speedway Park is NASCAR veteran Kenny Wallace, who on Wednesday afternoon was first person to submit his 2010 DIRTcar Member application – in person, no less – to the World Racing Group office in Concord, N.C.

“Volusia is right around the corner and my team is building a new DIRTcar UMP Modified right now,” Wallace said. “I’m excited to get my card, but I do have an advantage since I only live two miles from the office.”

The 39^th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH turns Volusia Speedway Park into Florida’s raciest nightspot from Feb. 2-13, featuring World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, UMP Modifieds, UMP Late Models and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. Special ticket packages, including a FREE fan pit pass, are available by calling 386-985-4402.

For information and a complete schedule of events for the 39^th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH visit http://www.dirtcarnationals.com. To become a DIRTcar Member, visit http://www.dirtcarmembers.com.

By Jane Smith|2010-01-07T04:50:37-05:00January 7th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Citrus County Speedway Cancels Winter Spectacular II this Saturday

Due to forecasted frigid weather (in the 20’s!) for Saturday, January 9th, the Winter Spectacular II has been cancelled. The fair association has the last two weekends in February spoken for.

Citrus County Speedway’s next race will be the season opener on February 6, when the Mini Stocks and Pure Stocks will each run a 50 lapper andTBARA opens their season as do the Street Stocks and Mini Cups.

Hope to see you then!!!

By Jane Smith|2010-01-06T04:25:40-05:00January 5th, 2010|Citrus County Speedway, Front Page News, Race Results, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway Announces Agressive 2010 Race Schedule

by Dave Westerman

Auburndale Speedway has announced a big 2010 schedule which begins on Saturday, February 20th and runs through Saturday, November 20th.

The Open Wheel Modifieds will be the headline class fourteen times during the upcoming season and big fields are again expected as was the case in 2009.

Late Model racing will take place on seven Saturday nights while Truck racing returns for 2010 with eight events scheduled.

Other classes that have been the backbone of Auburndale Speedway return for 2010 including the Sportsman, Street Stocks, V-8 Bombers, Modified Mini Stocks, Mini Stocks, Scramblers, Legends, Bandoleros and Mini Cups. Five School Bus Figure Eight races will be held as well.

The track will actually get a jump start on the season this month over the next four Saturdays as drivers from all classes are invited to participate in a series of test and tune activities that will include races for trophies only. Gates will open on January 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 10AM with racing at 1PM. Pit admission will be $25 per person.

The following is the tentative 2010 Auburndale Speedway schedule and is subject to change:

FEBRUARY 20, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS,
V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

FEBRUARY 27, 2010
SCHOOL BUDS FIGURE 8’S, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
SCRAMBLERS AND SPORTSMAN

MARCH 6, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS
AND MODIFIED MINI STOCKS

MARCH 13, 2010
SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS,
LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

MARCH 20, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS,
MINI STOCKS AND KIDS CLUB

MARCH 27, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, MINI STOCKS,
LEGENDS, BANDELEROS AND SCRAMBLERS

APRIL 3, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS
AND KIDS CLUB

APRIL 10, 2010
SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8’S, STREET STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, LEGENDS,
BANDELEROS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

APRIL 17, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, KIDS CLUB, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS, MINI STOCKS,
SCRAMBLERS, V-8 BOMBERS AND SPORTSMAN

APRIL 24, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, STREET STOCKS,
MINI STOCKS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS AND SCRAMBLERS

MAY 1, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, SCRAMBLERS,
V-8 BOMBERS AND SPORTSMAN

MAY 8, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, STREET STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
SCRAMBLERS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS, NINI STOCKS

MAY 15, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, V-8 BOMBERS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS, KIDS CLUB,
MINI CUPS AND SPORTSMAN

MAY 22, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS,
LEGENDS, BANDELEROS, SCRAMBLERS AND V-8 BOMBERS

MAY 29, 2010
SPORTSMAN, MINI STOCKS, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, FIGURE 8 ‘S
AND DEMO DERBY

JUNE 5, 2010
SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8’S, STREET STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, KIDS CLUB,
V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS AND MINI STOCKS

JUNE 12, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

JUNE 19, 2010
LATE MODELS, KIDS CLUB, MINI CUPS, SPORTSMAN, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

JUNE 26, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, MINI STOCKS, LEGENDS
AND BANDELEROS

JULY 10, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

JULY 17, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, KIDS CLUB, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

JULY 24, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, SPORTSMAN, V-8 BOMBERS, LEGENDS,
BANDELEROS AND MINI STOCKS

JULY 31, 2010
4 CYL FIGURE 8’S, V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS, DEMO DERBY, FIGURE 8’S AND
100 LAP ENDURO

AUGUST 7, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS,
V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

AUGUST 14, 2010
TRUCK 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, LEGENDS,
BANDELEROS,M KIDS CLUB, V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

AUGUST 28, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS, MINI STOCKS,
MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, MINI STOCKS
AND SCRAMBLERS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS,
V-8 BOMBERS,SCRAMBLERS, LEGENDS AND BANDELEROS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, KIDS CLUB, SPORTSMAN, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS,
STREET STOCKS AND SCRAMBLERS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8’S, DEMO DERBY, FIGURE 8’S, 100 LAP ENDURO,
V-8 BOMBERS,4 CYL FIGURE 8’S AND SCRAMBLERS

OCTOBER 2, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS, SCRAMBLERS,
STREET STOCKS AND MINI STOCKS

OCTOBER 9, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS,BANDELEROS AND SCRAMBLERS

OCTOBER 16, 2010
LATE MODELS, MINI CUPS, KIDS CLUB, V-8 BOMBERS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS,
SCRAMBLERS AND SPORTSMAN

OCTOBER 23, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, V-8 BOMBERS, MINI STOCKS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS,
SCHOOL BUS FIGURE8’S, STREET STOCKS AND MODIFIED MINI STOCKS

OCTOBER 30, 2010
SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, FIGURE 8’S, V-8 BOMBERS, LEGENDS, BANDELEROS,
SCRAMBLERS AND MINI STOCKS

NOVEMBER 6, 2010
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, MODIFIED MINI STOCKS,
V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

NOVEMBER 13, 2010
TRUCKS 25 LAPS, SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, V-8 BOMBERS,
LEGENDS, BANDELEROS AND KIDS CLUB

NOVEMBER 20, 2010
\SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8’S, 4 CYL FIGURE 8’S , STREET STOCKS, FIGURE 8’S,
DEMO DERBY,V-8 BOMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS

By Jane Smith|2010-01-05T23:19:23-05:00January 5th, 2010|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Michael Gamache tops School Bus Figure 8’s at Desoto Super Speedway

Official Results

Desoto Super Speedway

Janaury 2, 2010

4 CYL ENDURO – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    ALEX PATTEN    13X
2    MICHAEL GAMACHE    85
3    JIMMY BAKER    69X

4 CYL FIGURE 8 – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    MICHAEL GAMACHE    85
2    RONNIE SORENSEN,JR 84
3    WILLIAM CARLBERT JR    11

4 CYL POLE RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    RICHARD CAMPBELL 132
2    JIMMY BAKER    69X
3    MICHAEL GAMACHE    85

DEMO DERBY – FEATURE
Pos Driver Car #
1 RALPH MURCHIE 12

FOUR CYL REVERSE RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    RICHARD CAMPBELL 132
2    ANTHONY EASTON 90
3    JASON GODWIN 17

FOUR CYL ROAD – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    MICHAEL GAMACHE    85
2    JASON GODWIN 17
3    RONNIE SORENSEN,JR 84

POLE RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    KYLE BRONSON 40
2    RICHARD CAMPBELL 132
3    DUANE CAMPBELL 27

REVERSE RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    HOWARD ALLEN II    4087
2    RICHARD CAMPBELL 132
3    KYLE BRONSON 40

ROAD COURSE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    DUANE CAMPBELL 27
2    ALLEN BRAGG    89
3    JAY SEYKORA    15

SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 – SB FIGURE 8
Pos    Driver Car #
1    MICHAEL GAMACHE    0
2    JAMES ERB    32
3    MARK JACKSON 25
4    WILLIAM CARLBERT JR    11X
5    PETER BOHN 11
6    WILLIAM HINDMAN    89X
7    EUGENE HELFRICK    44
8    CHRISTOPHER DODSON 21
9    ERNEST HELFRICK    4
10 LARRY SAFFOLD    88
11 CRAIG JACKSON    26
12 ROBERT LATINKA 47

SKID RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    MIKE BAKER 00
2    JAY SEYKORA    15
3    RICHARD CAMPBELL 132

STOCK CAR SOCCER – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    JIMMY BAKER    69X
2    KYLE BRONSON 40
3    MIKE BAKER OO

STOCK ENDURO – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    JAMES ERB    82
2    MIKE AMO 1
3    DUANE CAMPBELL 27

TRAILER RACE – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    JAY SEYKORA    15
2    CHRISTOPHER DODSON 21
3    RON VELLER 04

V8 DEMO DBY – FEATURE
Pos Driver Car #
1 BOB PATTERSON 65

V8 FIGURE 8 – FEATURE
Pos    Driver Car #
1    DUANE CAMPBELL 27
2    JOHN SARPPRAICONE JR 88
3    JEROME WATLAND 31

By Jane Smith|2010-01-05T17:11:40-05:00January 5th, 2010|DeSoto Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Rich Clouser Rings in New Year Winning Red Eye 100 at New Smyrna Speedway

KARNAC MEDIA

Samsula, FL (Jan. 2, 2010) As the moon got higher in the sky, the night air seemed to get colder. But that did not bother the brave souls who ventured out on January 2nd to New Smyrna Speedway for the first race of the new year – The Red Eye 100.

With twenty five cars in the field, fans were sure to see one good but cold race. Rich Clouser topped the timing charts with a 17.36 followed by Tim Russell, David Rogers, Justin Larson and Chad Akins. Clouser pulled the number 5 pill inverting the field with Chad Akins on the pole. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-01-05T03:18:34-05:00January 4th, 2010|Front Page News, New Smyrna Speedway, Race Results, Tracks|Comments Off

CLOUSER TOPS RED-EYE 100 at NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY

by Andy Sandall – FASCAR Media

(01.02.10 – Samsula, FL) It took just a couple of days into the New Year for the 2010 season to kick off in style at New Smyrna Speedway with the traditional curtain raiser, the Red Eye 100 for Super Late Models. As well as being the start of the new season it also represented the first race of the prestigious FASCAR Triple Crown championship, and gave Florida race fans a chance to grab some early season racing while most of the country was still covered in snow and several months away from heading down to their local track to watch some meaningful racing.

The fans that braved a cold evening in Samsula were treated to an impressive field of Super Late Models, with 23 cars taking the green flag in an action packed race that saw plenty of lead changes and battling for position throughout the field.

An afternoon of testing, tweaking and generally shaking the cars down and getting them race-ready culminated in a qualifying session that saw Palm Bay’s Rich Clouser in the #9 car setting the fast qualifying time, but with the pre-race pill draw putting him back to 5th place on the grid and elevating Chad Akins in the #60 onto the pole position. Alongside him for the start was the #88 of Justin Larson, with pre-race favorites #11 David Rogers and #36 Tim Russell just behind on the second row. Clouser would be just one row back, alongside #61 Mario Gosselin, fresh from his 2009 campaign in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-01-04T00:27:11-05:00January 3rd, 2010|Front Page News, New Smyrna Speedway, Race Results, Tracks|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway Gears Up for New Year’s Eve Crash N’ Bash

by Dave Westerman

Auburndale Speedway will ring out the old year in style Thursday night with a special New Years Eve Crash N’ Bash followed by a big party to ring in 2010.

Fans will be treated to four racing events: A big Enduro race, School Bus Figure Eight racing, Pro Figure Eight Racing and a big Demolition Derby.

The entry fee for the Enduro has been cut to $50 for this event to make it more affordable for the competitors. All entry fee money will be used to pay the winner while the track will also pay second and third place. The Enduro is open to all 4, 6 and 8 cylinder cars, however no Street Stock or Bomber style cars are permitted. (more…)

By Jane Smith|2010-01-04T05:56:38-05:00December 31st, 2009|Upcoming Events|Comments Off

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