In case you missed it Davey Hamilton Jr. Has a full Time ride for 2022

Kirk Morgan announced in Winner Circle Saturday who his driver is for 2022.

Davey Hamilton Jr.

This Saturday at Auburndale Speedway C.A.R.S. RACIN’ FOR A DREAM CHARITY EVENT SCHEDULE sponsored by ROBERT BINNS ROOFING. Takes to the Track

All the Information you need for this weekend:

Pro Truck Charity Race Lap Sponsorship

Lap # Name

1 Halstead Landkorn Realty

2 Becca Monopoli

3 George Gorham

4 Connie & Aaron Holmes

5 Becca Monopoli

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7 Mike Basile

8 David McCaig

9 Becca Monopoli

10 Scheffler

11 Autotech Collision

12 Ciara Martin

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14 Foxy

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16 Ledford Racing

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18 Eagle Hemp

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20 TRM

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23 Eagle Hemp

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26 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

27 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

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31 Eagle Hemp

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35 Jan & Dan Pretot

36 Narramore

37 Green’s Market

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39 Francisco’s

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44 Joey Raguso

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48 Dylan Martin Racing

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51 Bryan Pease

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53 Black Sails Racing

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55 Tullis racing

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57 Connie & Aaron Holmes

58 Duct Tape motorsports

59 Becca Monopoli

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66 Sorrell’s On Site Fleet Service

67 Sorrell’s On Site Fleet Service

68 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

69 Connie & Aaron Holmes

70 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

71 Joey Raguso

72 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

73 Michael & Staci Martin

74 Connie & Aaron Holmes

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97 In mem Earl May & Bobby Gerstman

98 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

99 In Memory of Robert Boogs Fellows

100 Green Swamp Exotics

Florida Father and Son team turn heads at 5 flags speedway in the Snowflake 100

Colin Allman turned some heads against some of the biggest team in the country last week at Five Flags Speedway in the Pro Late Model Snowflake 100, with his 3rd place finish.  Colin and his dad are a small family funded team from central Florida put up a great showing against the big guns from all over the country.  Colin is a true wheel man which everyone in Florida already knew but last weekend he proved to the world his small team compete with the best of them.

Congratulations Colin all of us here in Florida are rooting for you.

Comments from Colin:

Back to reality, but man what a weekend at the 54th Annual Snowball Derby. We went up against 60 of the best pro late models in the country for the #snowflake100 and we qualified 2nd and finished 3rd. We lost power steering on lap 13 which made it super tough on me, but we were able to hold on to a top 3. We showed we can run with the best, but we’re not satisfied! Bring on 2022!

Huge thanks to:

Racecar Engineering

Graham Custom Fabricating

FRS Shocks

Lefthander Chassis

Chad Allman

Bud Allman

Craig Cuzzone

Chase Lovelady

Bettis to the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series in 2022…. Well Sort of

Story by Chris Fozillo:

The big series, NASCAR, Formula 1, Indycar, IMSA all have “silly season” where we start to speculate what driver will go where and drive for who because of contracts. Unfortunately we don’t really get that in the local ranks which is a shame, because it is fun.

But this year we got it to an extent. The Morgan Exteriors team decided to part ways with their driver and go in a more positive direction by bringing in Davey Hamilton Jr as their driver with two races to go in the season. Hamilton Jr. brings substantial experience in formula type single seater, super mod, and a sprint car background up to and including USAC Silver Crown. He has delivered a second place finish in the first race and won the last race of the season for their series and appears to be a top contender for the series in 2022.

With Hamilton Jr. joining the team it has helped re kindle the Morgan Exteriors teams’ relationship with the team of Colton Bettis. The teams will be working together again going forward, and having Hamilton Jr. in the mix, providing positive interaction and sharing his knowledge, it will surely be beneficial to Bettis and his team. It has already made an improvement in how the teams work as a unit off the track.

This brings us to the real point of the article. The big news of the end of the year is that Colton Bettis will be joining the BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series for the 2022 season, sort of.  The team’s intention is to run the full schedule, but with Colton being 12 years old, a couple of the tracks on next year’s schedule are still trying to work out allowing him to compete at their facilities. Currently 4-17 Southern Speedway and Showtime are the tracks that allow him to compete in the sprint car.

We have covered this previously, but for any new readers, Colton has been racing since approximately 4 years old, won many kart championships, trains hard physically, trains in a kart weekly with other competitors and friends, competes in a Super Mini Late Model and has a first class family and crew closely guiding him every step of the way. At Showtime they ran a New Smyrna gear and slightly restricted the throttle while Colton learned the car. Now after learning what he can and improving, the proper gear is in the car and he has full throttle available. Colton has been under the watchful eye of Tra Pissot since he was 10 years old who brings substantial sprint car knowledge to the team.

This past weekend Colton ran his first BG series race at 4-17 Southern Speedway in Punta Gorda, FL. At the end of the night, no one was talking about him. For the casual fan, they may not have even noticed him. But hear me out, the fact that no one was talking about him (the fans) is a huge compliment. At 12 years old he ran his first BG series race that included some stout competition. Sport Allen and LJ Grimm run up front more than they don’t, Hamilton Jr., Aaron Pierce came from Indiana and competed in the 5s, Tommy Nicholls had a hot rod and ran up front most of the race, Troy DeCaire and others. Colton finished 8^th out of 16 cars. His fastest race lap was only 1/10 off of the leaders pace. Bettis started in the rear and got steadily faster, never got in the way, and had a very clean race. (as usual)  The car rolled into the trailer without a mark on it after the race. Aaron Pierce stated “I didn’t get to watch him much as he was behind me..” meaning during the race “..watched him in practice and looks like he has good car control. He will be fine. He is in a good car and has good people around him.” So at the conclusion of the evening, Bettis showed up to a race that featured some pretty fast cars and drivers, practiced with them in the afternoon, ran a heat race, and completed the race in a decent position with zero issues. None.

So this brings us to the big question. Why can’t we see Colton Bettis race at all of the tracks that the BG series intends to compete on. The family carries personal racing insurance for him, the waivers are signed just like everyone else.  So I’ll beat you to it, insurance. As someone who works in insurance for a living I get it. But here is my argument to that. One of the tracks that will not let him race the sprint car  (yet) allows him to race in a lower class. So what’s the difference? Liability is liability, regardless of age or class of vehicle. I do have to say that one of the tracks is working on this so there is hope.

Of course the keyboard warriors will chime in and spew their he is to young, it is to dangerous nonsense. But if they actually knew this young man, and saw how he carries himself, the way he drives, the respect he has earned from his rivals, I think they would feel differently. And I can promise you that no expense is spared, and no corners are cut in regards to safety. Racing is inherently dangerous but they have taken every precaution they can to make him as safe as possible.

Where would Jeff Gordon be if he weren’t allow to race these very same cars at a similar age? Would he have been as good without all of that experience at that young age? And the list is much longer than just Jeff Gordon but his name is familiar to most so I used it.

I spoke to LJ Grim who stated “I feel as comfortable running next to him as I do anyone else. The kid can drive and he has the right people with him to learn and improve every time he hits the race track. I feel he has earned the right to run the full schedule.”

In closing, the undeniable fact here is that Colton Bettis, has earned the respect of his peers, has the talent, seat time and skillset to run the BG series. The BG series has approved him as an entrant. Colton wants to compete for the rookie of the year title in 2022 and I believe it is possible if just one more track opens up and allows him to compete. All Bettis needs is that one track to say ok, come race with us. If this happens, he has an opportunity to accomplish something special as it is possible he would be the youngest driver ever to win and award such as rookie of the year in these cars. He may already be the youngest sprint car driver to win a race in this country. (awaiting confirmation) Regardless if he is the youngest or not, we would all enjoy seeing him in the series full time in 2022 at all of the events.

Chris Fozillo

Sunshine State Racing

Karnac.com

Front Bumper Cam from Colton Bettis Wing Sprint car:

Sunshine State Racing Recap Show Bigley Memorial Preview show 11/23/2021 With Steve Gill, Dustin Dunn and Eric White

Here is our show from last night Pre-viewing the Bigley Memorial

Latest entry list for the Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial 128 on 11/27/2021at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Here is the latest entry list followed by some information:

With Driver list for the Bigley Sr memorial continuing to grow, the confirmed list is below, with another 14 possible drivers that are working to make the race – this is going to be EPIC!

Car # Driver

0 Anthony Cataldi

03 George Gorham Jr

1 Lee Tissot

1 Mike Garvey

2 Raymond Klappert

6 Eric White

9 Hudson Halder

11 David Weaver

13 Steve Gill

14 Austin Nason

15 Sean LeMaster

16 Ray Derry Racing

17 Nick Neri

18 Anthony Campi

18 Don Mahaffey Jr

20H Harrison Halder

20 Anthony Sergi

21 Brandon Anderson

28 Dylan Bigley

28I Jared Irvan

30 Jesse Dutilly

37 Michael Goddard

41 Hayden Sprague

45 Rich Bickle

47 Keith Zavrel

58 John Coffman

58C Cody Coffman

51 Michael Atwell

53 Boris Jurkovic

59 Dustin Dunn

61 Jordan Richardson

64 Patrick Staropoli

66 Daniel Webster

67 Colin Allman

74 Corey Crisafulli

78 Jeff Firestine

82 Chris McIntyre

69 Michael Hinde

77 Jonny Kay

77E Jonathan Eilen

84 Wayne Anderson

91 Ty Majeski

94 Keith Roggen

96 John Nutley

97 Joe Winchell

## Jonathan Guy

38 Carbone -TBA

14 Adam Briggs

9 Ryan Luza

## Stephen Nasse

5 Chad Rutherford

5 Richard Wauters

Along with the prestigious 128 lap – $20,000 feature race, drivers will have the chance in consi races and a 50 lap Non-Qualifiers race. Only a few sponsored laps are still available, along with event sponsor opportunities. If you would like to purchase laps or become a sponsor for this event – contact Robert Howell on face book. **Driver Line Up subject to change without prior notice**

Bill Bigley Sr Memorial with stellar field set for November 27th

Join us this Saturday, November 27th as the Bill Bigley Sr memorial race will be the event of the year with a stellar field with some of the biggest names in Super Late Model racing coming to town to chase the checkered flag and the $20,000 to win first place prize. This event will feature a full night of Super Late Model racing with Time Trials, Last Chance races, 128 lap Feature event then a 50 lap feature for the non qualifiers..

Tickets 11/27/21: Pits: $40/pp Grandstands: $25/ adult $23/ Military, 1st Responder, & Senior (All w/ valid ID) $18/ student 6-17 (14-17 w/ valid ID) children 5 and under are free.

Pit gates open 12pm Grandstands open 4pm Qualifying begin 5:30pm, racing begins at 7pm.

4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always welcome.

Located 8655 Piper Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 ~ just across from the PG airport~ off I-75 between exits 161 & 164. We are a cash only venue – an ATM will be on the premises the day of the event.

Please no outside food or beverages. No pets, weapons of any type, drones, or fireworks are allowed on the property per FAA regulations. Join us Saturday Nights Under the Lights at the Fastest Short Track is SW Florida!

On top of the Langford Lawn and Landscape Fast Qualifier award we have Laps for sale for the Bigley Memorial.  Below are laps sold and whats available.   Please message us at Sunshine State Racing on Facebook or Call Robert Howell at 863-990-3564.  Can pay with the two options below are on Friday at the track.

Let’s get these laps sold!!!!!

Laps for the Bigley Memorial! Comment below or message Jennifer Brinson or Robert Howell

Column1 Name Lap Name Position Price

1 Dennis Burgeson TEAM SSR $20. 1st place

2 Blake Boryk In Memory of Tommy Styer 2nd place 20

3 James Barot 3rd place $25

4 Apex Demolition 17th place $20

5 Rick Sirmans $25

6 Apex Demolition 17th place $20

7 Whitney Bond 722 Motorsports 7th place 20

8 Chase Lovelady $20.00

9 Lezley Carmichael Lezley Carmichael Remax Palm 20

10 Robert Howell TEAMSSR $20

11 . B&E Auto $20 last car on lead lap, National Roofing FSG $20 to 5th

12 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

13 Jordan Dahl $20 to 13th place

14 Wide Open Customs $20 to leader

15 Wide Open Customs $20 to leader

16 Wally Smith $50 for 16th place

17 Eddie Barnett Coach Eddies Backyard BBQ $50 17th place

18 Wide Open Customs $20 to leader

19 Robbie Tungsten Beverage $40 19th

20 Wide Open Customs $20 to leader

21 Anderson Racing/Anderson Custom Cabinets $50 last place car.

22 Whitney Bond 722 Motorsports 22 20

23 Kenny Gibson Finish-Line Pressure Cleaning $50 to 7th place

24 Chris Thornton $25

25 J & S Motorsports $25 to 25th place paid

26 Wide Open Customs $20 to leader

27 Used Car Factory $20 to leader

28 Robert Howell Team SSR 5 28

29 Racing with Ryan Podcast $20th for 10th place

30 Huntoon Racing $100 Leader paid

31 Used Car Factory $20 to leader

32. Huntoon Racing $50 5th place paid

33 Loney`s Home Services K Langford Lawn Care $40 to 22nd

34 Loney`s Home Services K Langford Lawn Care $40 to 6th

35 Used Car Factory $20 to leader

36 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

37 Michael Mackall 50, National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

38 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

39 Marc Kemick In loving Memory of Elliot Kemick 20, National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

40 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

41 Used Car Factory $20 to leader

42 Used Car Factory $20 to leader

43 Roger & Christina Pfau in Memory of Tommy Styer $50 to 2nd place

44 Narramore Machine Shop $20

45 Jerry Gilbert Memory of Mom $50 15th place

46 Narramore Machine Shop $20

47 Narramore Machine Shop $20

48 Narramore Machine Shop $20

49 Narramore Machine Shop $20

50 John Hamilton $50 to 5th

51. Jacob Warren Enterprises LLC $50 leader

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54 Robbie Tungsten Beverage $40 to 6th

55 Fozzys Photos $100 digital photos 5th place

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61 Chuck Flynn In Memory of Richie Evans 20

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63 Kris Bridges Cardinal Financial Kristopher Bridges- NMLS 2045858 20

David & Linda Famiglietti Memorial $50 to 3rd

64 Lisa Grant $50 to 13th place

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69 Brian Danforth Last place 20

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72 whitney bond 722 Motorsports 1st place 20

73 Jerry Gilbert Memory of Older Brother $50 to 20th

74 In Memory of Robert Hamke and Bobby Coyle $37 to leader

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84 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

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86 National Roofing/FSG $20 to 5th

87. Jayson Edmunds Brent Edmund’s Racing $30 to leader paid

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91 Speedracer Photos

92 Frisch Signs and Designs $20 to Leader

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95 Apex Demolition 17th place $20

96 Gene Connell Gene Connells Racing 1st place 25

97 Kenny May in Memory of Earl May and Bobby Gerstman $50 for 10th.

98 Brinson Family Brinson Family 18th 25

99. Roger Kokalares 9th $200

100 Whitney bond 722 Motorsports 10 20

101 B&E Auto $20 last car on lead lap

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107 Apex Demolition 17th place $20

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113 Jordan Dahl $20 to 13th place

114 Logan Stanforth $20th to last place

115. Jacob Warren Enterprises LLC $50 leader

116 Logan Stanforth $20 to 27th

117 Logan Stanforth $20 to 26th

118 Logan Stanforth $20 to 25th

119 Logan Stanforth $20 to 24th

120 Logan Stanforth $20 to 23rd

121 Anderson Racing/Anderson Custom Cabinets $50 last place car.

122 Shari Phillips $20

123 Logan Stanforth $20 to 22nd

124 Logan Stanforth $20 to 21st

125 Logan Stanforth $20 to 20th

126 Logan Stanforth $20 to 28th

127 Karo Vaughn In Loving Memory of Kenny Vaughn 127 12 500, Apex Demolition 17th place $20

128 Fred Hansen $50 to 3rd paid, $100 Karl Garrard last place car K&M tools

LeMaster Insurance $100 to 8th and $100 to 15th place finishers

Pre Sale Ticket information for the Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial 128 at 4-17 Southern Speedway on 11/27/2021

Bigley Memorial Pre-sale ticket information: PLEASE read entire post:

Pre-sale tickets are available Monday Nov 22 – Wednesday Nov 24 at the track Grandstand Ticket booth during the times listed below.

Phone orders will be available on specific days and times- also listed below. For pre-sale tickets only – we will accept credit card purchases. However- please be aware a 4% convenience fee will be applied to all credit card transactions.

In Person ticket sales:

Monday 3-6pm

Tuesday 12-3pm

Wednesday 2-6pm

Phone Orders – to be picked up at “Will Call” the day of the event:

Monday 12-3pm

Tuesday 3-6pm

Wednesday 12-2pm

**To order tickets by phone please call only during times listed above 941-205-8925**

Tickets available are as follows:

Friday 11/26 – $10/pp – All Day Practice 12-8pm & Driver Welcome party with live band & food trucks 8:30-11:30pm

Saturday 11/27 – Pit entrance- $40/pp

Saturday 11/27 – Grandstands: $25 adult; $23 senior 65+, military, & 1st responders (all w/ valid ID per person); $18 students 6-17 (14-17 must present state issued or school ID), children 5 & under are free

1 or 2 day passes available.

Friday Nov 26th: Pit passes & practice w/ welcome party tickets will be available in person only at the pit ticket booth

Saturday Nov 27th: Pit passes will be available at the pit ticket booth 12-7pm, and Grandstand tickets will be available at the grandstand ticket booth 4-7pm. **cash only Friday & Saturday**

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The Bill Bigley Memorial Reaches 50 Double Confirmed Entries and laps for sale at 4-17 Southern Speedway on 11/27/2021

Entry List for the Bill Bigley Memorial 128 at 4-17 Southern Speedway 11/27/2021:

Laps sold and still available :

Sunshine State Racing and Karnac.com Fan Meet and Greet at 4-17- Southern Speedway before the Bigley Memorial