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Whats Racing around the Sate of Florida this Weekend 5/1/2021 Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Whats Racing around the Sate of Florida this Weekend 5/1/2021 Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

 

Asphalt tracks:

4-17 Southern Speedway:

Lawn Mowers and Kart on The Dirt Track

 

Auburndale Speedway:

Super Late Model 100, Legends, Pure-stocks, Scramblers, Mini-cups

 

Citrus County Speedway:

May 1st, 2021 – Special Event Pricing
$5,000 to Win Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series 100 Laps
Sunoco Race Fuel Open Wheel Modifieds 50 Laps
Signsfast Pure Stocks 25 Laps
Crockett’s Towing Ford Outlaws 25 Laps
Mod Minis 25 Laps

 

Showtime Speedway:

 

New Smyrna Speedway:

Pro Late Model, Sportsman , E-Mod, Bomber B

 

Five Flags Speedway:

Closed this weekend

 

Dirt tracks:

 

Hendry County Motorsports Park:

TOP GUN SPRINTS
V-8 WARRIORS
4.6 FORDS
GLADIATORS
MODLITES

 

East Bay Raceway Park:

604 Late Models, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Q Mini Sprints, Mod Lites, Gladiators, DAARA

 

Bubba Raceway Park:

Closed this weekend

 

All-Tech Raceway:

Off this weekend

 

North Florida Speedway:

Off this Weekend

 

Volusia Speedway Park:

Off This Weekend

 

Putnam Raceway:

Off this weekend

 

By |2021-04-26T21:55:56-04:00April 26th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Whats Racing around the Sate of Florida this Weekend 5/1/2021 Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Goddard, Atwell, Anderson, Dutilly and Neri all Looking to knock Bigley out of the winners circle at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Goddard, Atwell, Anderson, Dutilly and Neri all Looking to knock Bigley out of the winners circle at 4-17 Southern Speedway

 

There is no Bounty on the Line but a lot of Florida’s top Super Late Model Drivers are all looking to knock Dylan Bigley out of the 4-17 Southern Speedway’s winners circle this weekend.  A place he has been 4 times this year for each of the first four Super Late Model races.    This weekend this will be the race you want to see as we see if Dylan Bigley can hold on to his winning streak.

See you at The 4-17 Southern Speedway

Join us Saturday – April 24th as the Super Late Models return to action for 100 Laps of exciting side by side action. Also scheduled for the nights actions will be the debut of the new Non-Wing 602 Sprint Cars(25), V8 Bomber(25), Dwarf Car(25) and Mini Stock(25), all return to action and provide a full night of stock car racing.
Tickets 4/24/21: Pits- $35. Grandstands: $20 adults; $18 Military, 1st Responder, & senior (all with valid ID); $13 student 6-17 (with valid ID), children 5 and under are free. Pits open 12pm, Grandstands open 4pm, Qualifying 6pm, Features begin 7pm. Pick your spot – bleacher seating or bring your own chair to sit on “The Hill” – both seating arrangements are the same price.
4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always welcome. Located at 8655 Piper Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 just off I-75 between exits 161 & 164, across from the PG Airport.
Face masks are recommended ~ but are not required. Please no outside food or beverages, no pets on the property, & cash only venue. Fast, fresh, family friendly fun Saturday Nights Under the Light

 

 

By |2021-04-22T22:36:52-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Goddard, Atwell, Anderson, Dutilly and Neri all Looking to knock Bigley out of the winners circle at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Nasse and Crew Chief Cater, Go on their own as Nasse and Jett Motorsports part way’s

Nasse and Crew Chief Cater, Go on their own as Nasse and Jett Motorsports part way’s

 

The Great duo of Nasse and Cater will continue chasing wins together after Nasse and Jett Motorsports Part way’s.

 

Statement from Nasse Below:

 

Nasse Plans to race at Nashville next month.

 

By |2021-04-22T22:05:48-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Nasse and Crew Chief Cater, Go on their own as Nasse and Jett Motorsports part way’s

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First looks at plans for the 16th Annual Charity Race Weekend

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First looks at plans for the 16th Annual Charity Race Weekend

 

Auburndale Speedway – Here is your first look at the flyer for the 16th Annual Charity Race Weekend ! This year a Friday Night & Saturday Night event, with Sunday as a rain date if needed. More information will begin to be released including purses, schedule, sponsors and more ! Pre-Entry will begin July 1st for Pro-Trucks and Pure-stocks enter early to save money ! Once again proceeds will go to C.A.R.S. Racing’ for a Dream to help children with serious and even terminal illness. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us !

 

As more information comes out we will be sure and keep you up to date on all the information.

 

By |2021-04-21T22:49:03-04:00April 21st, 2021|Front Page News|Comments Off on SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First looks at plans for the 16th Annual Charity Race Weekend

Cody Allen Doubles up in Street Stock twin 25 at 4-17 Southern Speedway as Caylor has double heartbreak

Cody Allen Doubles up in Street Stock twin 25 at 4-17 Southern Speedway as Caylor has double heartbreak

 

Cody Allen wins both of the twin 25’s for the Street Stocks Saturday at 4-17 Southern Speedway.  Fast Qualifier Danny Caylor had car/motor troubles in both of the two features as putting a charge to the front in both races.

 

Qualifying
1. 7 Danny Caylor 15.841
2. 98 Cody Allen 15.944
3. 34 Jeff Dufresne 15.969
4. 72 David Weinrich 16.107
5. 51 Garrett Thompson 16.138
6. 58 J.T. Fagley 16.480
7. 68 Steven Darling 16.783
8. 09 Buddy Ryan 16.819
9. 30 Chris Huntoon 17.229
Twin 25 #1
1. 98 Cody Allen
2. 34 Jeff Dufresne
3. 72 David Weinrich
4. 30 Chris Huntoon
5. 09 Buddy Ryan
6. 68 Steven Darling
7. 58 J.T. Fayley
8. 7 Danny Caylor
9. 51 Garrett Thompson
Twin 25 #2
1. 98 Cody Allen
2. 72 David Weinrich
3. 34 Jeff Dufresne
4. 30 Chris Huntoon
5. 68 Steven Darling
6. 09 Buddy Ryan
7. 7 Danny Caylor
8. 58 J.T. Fagley
9. 51 Garrett Thompson
Full 4-17 Southern Speedway Results
4-17 Southern Speedway
April 17, 2021
Race Results
Pro Truck
Keep On Truckin’ 100
Qualifying
1. 84x Anthony Campi 15.653
2. 37H Nick Hernandez 15.671
3. 6 Jimmy Frazier III 15.686
4. 12 Granger Perra 15.707
5. 00 Gavin Graham 15.716
6. 37 Michael Goddard 15.804
7. 3 Derek Pugh 15.807
8. 59x Becca Monopoli 15.858
9. 24 Chase King 15.859
10. 28 Dylan Bigley 15.889
11. 2 Devin Kyle 15.919
12. 57 Brey Holmes 15.923
13. 11jr Carter Brown 15.930
14. 25 Cody McDuffie 15.986
15. 41 Steve Darvalics 16.042
16. 92 Brennon Pletcher 16.056
17. 21 Daniel McClain 16.083
18. 54 Bruce Bennett 16.092
19. 31 Jacob Nicoletti 16.125
20. 5c Dodge Carlbert 16.208
21. 5 Richard Griffis 16.259
22. 57x Chad Rutherford 16.368
23. 14 Michael Meeks 16.901
Feature 100 Laps
1. 28 Dylan Bigley
2. 3 Derek Pugh
3. 84x Anthony Campi
4.12 Granger Perra
5. 59x Becca Monopoli
6. 00 Gavin Graham
7. 41 Steve Darvalics
8. 25 Cody McDuffie
9. 6 Jimmy Frazier III
10. 57 Brey Holmes
11. 11jr Carter Brown
12. 92 Brennon Pletcher
13. 31 Jacob Nicoletti
14. 54 Bruce Bennett
15. 24 Chase King
16. 5c Dodge Carlbert
17. 21 Daniel McClain
18. 2 Richard Griffis
19. 2 Devin Kyle
20. 37 Michael Goddard
21. 14 Michael Meeks
22. 37H Nick Hernandez
23. 57x Chad Rutherford-DNS
Street Stock Twin 25’s
Qualifying
1. 7 Danny Caylor 15.841
2. 98 Cody Allen 15.944
3. 34 Jeff Dufresne 15.969
4. 72 David Weinrich 16.107
5. 51 Garrett Thompson 16.138
6. 58 J.T. Fagley 16.480
7. 68 Steven Darling 16.783
8. 09 Buddy Ryan 16.819
9. 30 Chris Huntoon 17.229
Twin 25 #1
1. 98 Cody Allen
2. 34 Jeff Dufresne
3. 72 David Weinrich
4. 30 Chris Huntoon
5. 09 Buddy Ryan
6. 68 Steven Darling
7. 58 J.T. Fayley
8. 7 Danny Caylor
9. 51 Garrett Thompson
Twin 25 #2
1. 98 Cody Allen
2. 72 David Weinrich
3. 34 Jeff Dufresne
4. 30 Chris Huntoon
5. 68 Steven Darling
6. 09 Buddy Ryan
7. 7 Danny Caylor
8. 58 J.T. Fagley
9. 51 Garrett Thompson
Legends
Heat 1
1. 88 T.J. DeCaire
2. 27 Abigail Jonas
3. 23 Willie Cuddy
4. 99 Lucas Hinton
5. 3x Stephen Hartley
6. 88F Aiden Foley
7. 9x Mitch Verhaagh
8. 16 Matt Correia
Heat 2
1. 04 Brandon Taylor
2. 21 Robert Jonas
3. 26 Joey Lanis
4. 99v Mike Verhaagh
5. 15 Leonard Whalen
6. 87 Robbie Bundon
7. 5 Jesse Martinez-DNS
Feature 25 Laps
1. 88 T.J. DeCaire
2. 04 Brandon Taylor
3. 21 Robert Jonas
4. 88F Aiden Foley
5. 27 Abigail Jonas
6. 3x Stephen Hartley
7. 99 Lucas Hinton
8. 16 Matt Correia
9. 99v Mitch Verhaagh
10. 9x Mitch Verhaagh
11. 15 Leonard Whalen
12. 26 Joey Langis
13. 23 Willie Cuddy
14. 87 Robbie Bundon
15. 5 Jesse Martinez-DNS
A-Modified
Heat 1
1. 98 Brian Yocom
2. 19 Tommy Schnader
3. 72 Karlin Ray
4. 7 Tom Raiser
5. 36 Stuart VanDevender
6. 99 Amber Higbee
Heat 2
1. 25 Scott Klieber
2. 71 Fred Talano
3. 37 Dan Scott
4. 15H Curtis Harrington
5. 16 Wally Smith
6. 15 Stephen Stone
Feature 25 Laps
1. 36 Stuart VanDevender
2. 25 Scott Klieber
3. 98 Brian Yocom
4. 15H Curtis Harrington
5. 16 Wally Smith
6. 71 Fred Talano
7. 37 Dan Scott
8. 15 Stephen Stone
9. 99 Amber Higbee
10. 72 Karlin Ray
11. 7 Tom Raiser
12. 19 Tommy Schnader
By |2021-04-21T22:38:24-04:00April 21st, 2021|Front Page News|Comments Off on Cody Allen Doubles up in Street Stock twin 25 at 4-17 Southern Speedway as Caylor has double heartbreak

This week’s program features the same divisions as last week’s suspended show at East Bay Raceway Park

This week’s program features the same divisions as last week’s suspended show at East Bay Raceway Park

 

REMINDER: This week’s program features the same divisions as last week’s suspended show. The show originally scheduled for April 24 will be run May 8 (exception is Top Gun Sprints, which will be rescheduled at a later date).
Saturday night is 604 Late Models, Gagel’s Modifieds, Q Mini Sprints, Outlaw 4s, Mod Lites, V-8 Warriors (Jody Robbins Memorial) and Florida Old Time Modifieds.

Trophies and prize money from 2020 season now available:

By |2021-04-21T22:09:01-04:00April 21st, 2021|Front Page News|Comments Off on This week’s program features the same divisions as last week’s suspended show at East Bay Raceway Park

602 Non-Winged Sprints make debut at 4-17 Southern Speedway this weekend as Bigley looks to keep his winning streak alive

602 Non-Winged Sprints make debut at 4-17 Southern Speedway this weekend as Bigley looks to keep his winning streak alive

This weekend at 4-17 Southern Speedway the New 602 crate Non-Winged Sprint cars will hit the track for the first time, as this class looks like it is going to grow over the next few months.  Also Dylan Bigley will look to keep his hot winning streak alive in the Super Late Models as some of the best drivers in the state try and put an end to his winning way’s.

Join us Saturday – April 24th as the Super Late Models return to action for 100 Laps of exciting side by side action. Also scheduled for the nights actions will be the debut of the new Non-Wing 602 Sprint Cars(25), V8 Bomber(25), Dwarf Car(25) and Mini Stock(25), all return to action and provide a full night of stock car racing.
Tickets 4/24/21: Pits- $35. Grandstands: $20 adults; $18 Military, 1st Responder, & senior (all with valid ID); $13 student 6-17 (with valid ID), children 5 and under are free. Pits open 12pm, Grandstands open 4pm, Qualifying 6pm, Features begin 7pm. Pick your spot – bleacher seating or bring your own chair to sit on “The Hill” – both seating arrangements are the same price.
4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always welcome. Located at 8655 Piper Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 just off I-75 between exits 161 & 164, across from the PG Airport.
Face masks are recommended ~ but are not required. Please no outside food or beverages, no pets on the property, & cash only venue. Fast, fresh, family friendly fun Saturday Nights Under the Light

By |2021-04-21T21:47:51-04:00April 21st, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off on 602 Non-Winged Sprints make debut at 4-17 Southern Speedway this weekend as Bigley looks to keep his winning streak alive

Little Gators Legends going for $1,000 to win and Brandon Ford Wheelman Series to headline Citrus County Speedway this weekend

Little Gators Legends going for $1,000 to win and Brandon Ford Wheel Man Series to headline Citrus County Speedway this weekend

The Florida Legends Series returns to Citrus County Speedway this Saturday night for The Little Gator Motorsports 40. $1,000 to win!
Legend cars will qualify. THE FINAL ROUND OF PRACTICE WILL BE QUALIFYING! The final round of practice will be 5 cars at a time for 5 laps. The top 14 cars will be locked into the A main. All other cars will transfer to the B main. A minimal of 4 cars from the B main will transfer to the A main. The fast qualifying time will draw for A main invert, up to 7 cars will be inverted.
All tires must be LGM branded tires. All series tire rules apply. Tires will be inspected and marked before qualifying. The tires you qualify on must be the tires you race on. After qualifying, tires must remain on your car or at the back of your pit stall.
We are looking forward to a great weekend of racing. Thank you for making The Florida Legends Series Awesome!
Please let us know if you need anything!
Wheelman series officials are happy to announce that registration is officially open for round #2 of the 2021 Brandon Ford Wheelman Series season! Round #2 will take place at

Citrus County Speedway and Track LLC

on April 24th, 2021. This will be our first race at Citrus for the 2021 season and we look forward to putting on a great show. Registration is simple, just send us your car number and name via messenger or give us a call at 800-882-7231. Registration is free and gets your name put into a drawing for a free tire during the drivers meeting!

This Friday night at Citrus County Speedway and Track LLC  directly following practice will be the 2020 Wheelman Series awards ceremony. The ceremony will take place on the grandstand side at the patio where the High Kick 99 pre-race parties have taken place.
Each of the teams in position to receive awards will be given (4) coupons for 10 free wings each. The track will be selling beer and other food as well.
DJ Mighty Dave will also be on hand playing music for everyone’s pleasure after the award ceremony for a fun night of awards and comradery!
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we were not able to give a proper awards ceremony following last season so we have decided this will be the best way to get everyone together to give away trophies and monies.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the races!
By |2021-04-21T21:32:23-04:00April 21st, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off on Little Gators Legends going for $1,000 to win and Brandon Ford Wheelman Series to headline Citrus County Speedway this weekend

Blackburn’s BBQ to Host Meet and Greet and Car Show with George Gorham Jr. Saturday April 24th one week before his next Late Model Race

Blackburn’s BBQ to Host Meet and Greet and Car Show with George Gorham Jr. Saturday April 24th one week before his next Late Model Race

??DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO MEET THE MAN HIMSELF George Gorham Jr. Racing AND SEE THE XFINITY CAR THIS SATURDAY FROM 11-3PM ??

Be Sure and Join George and team at Blackburn’s BBQ for a chance to get to see both his the 90 XFINITY Car and grab some great BBQ.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 AT 11 AM EDT – 3 PM EDT

George Gorham Jr. Meet & Greet and Car Show

Blackburn’s BBQ 169 N Fifth St. Eagle Lake Fl 33839
George’s next race will be May 1st for twin 50 Super Late models at Auburndale Speedway.
By |2021-04-20T23:14:58-04:00April 20th, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off on Blackburn’s BBQ to Host Meet and Greet and Car Show with George Gorham Jr. Saturday April 24th one week before his next Late Model Race

$5,000 on the line for the Florida Late Models for Rescheduled Date, April 24th at All-Tech Raceway

$5,000 on the line for the Florida Late Models for Rescheduled Date, April 24th at All-Tech Raceway

 

Rescheduled Date, April 24th.
Shan Smith has won the last two Series Races
and is fresh off a Podium Finish at the
Bristol Dirt Car Nationals, he hopes to keep
his streak alive and win a State Championship.
Several Past Champions are trying to keep
that from happening in the highest paying
Florida Late Model Challenge Series Race ever!
DirtDobberTV.com will cover this event live.
Video from DirtDobber Video of Florida Late Models:
https://youtu.be/W234wB6LdCM
By |2021-04-20T22:53:17-04:00April 20th, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off on $5,000 on the line for the Florida Late Models for Rescheduled Date, April 24th at All-Tech Raceway