Freedom Factory Inaugural DRIFT NIGHT!!! March 5th, 2021

Freedom Factory Photo:

For all of our Drifting fans and the die hard Freedom Factory Fans, this is one of your first chances to get up close to the renovated and much improved freedom factory. Make Your Plans Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally!!! Public drifting at the Freedom Factory! Come check out Cleeter and the gang likely beating the hell out of their cars! Enjoy food, music, tire smoke and fun… it’s going to be a blast of a night! Driving tech cards are limited.

Spectator Parking open at 4pm
Spectator Gates open at 5pm
Pit Parking open at 4pm
Track Hot 6pm-11pm
Facility Secured: Midnight (Freedom Frank will be watchin)

By Robert Howell|2021-02-17T21:36:29-05:00February 17th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Celebration of Life for Rusty Crews to be Held 2/21/2020

Celebration of Life for Rusty Crews to be Held 2/21/2020

DGM Racing release:

DMG Racing Photos:

We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, messages and donations we’ve received over the last week after losing our beloved crew member Rusty Crews. For the many that have asked how they can help and pay their respects

Celebration of Life:

For Anyone that would like to help the Family you can go to link Below:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expenses-support-for-rusty-crews-family?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

We all Miss You Rusty

By Robert Howell|2021-02-17T21:29:23-05:00February 17th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Putnam County Raceway ” The Clip” Set to reopen for racing Friday March 12th with the Florida Late Model Challenge Series on the card

Putnam County Raceway ” The Clip” Set to reopen for racing Friday March 12th with the Florida Late Model Challenge Series on the card.

After a very long time of waiting Putnam County once again be open and ready for racing.

Grand Opening is Friday March 12th and will feature the Florida Late Model Challenge Series.

Friday March 12th the Florida Late Model Challenge Series is proud to be a part of the Grand Re-Opening of the Historic Putnam Raceway.
Saturday February 27th will be an Open Practice.

Also on the card for the grand opening will be:

“The Resurrection”

Florida Late Models
E-Mods
Street Stocks
V-8 Thunder Stocks
Real Stock

Message from the track Management:
We would like to thank everyone who came out to practice yesterday. Had a good turn out and seen a lot of new faces. We want to welcome American Racer as the official tire of Putnam Raceway. They have given us a deal that we feel will bring great racing back to The Clip. The tires will also be a little better on price than the Hoosiers. The tires can be purchased at The Speed Store which is located at the track. Or you can reach out to the DeLand location for pick up and pricing 386-338-5355. We will have a revised schedule coming soon along with the payouts for each division. We will allow the edelbrok aluminum intake #2701 on built motors in the thunderstocks. Our next scheduled event will be an open practice on the evening of Saturday Feb. 27th …we will have an exact time soon.

By Robert Howell|2021-02-17T02:46:58-05:00February 17th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Brandon Ford Wheel Man Series to kick off their 2021 Season at 4-17 Southern Speedway this weekend March 20, 2021

This Saturday night, Feb 20th the wheelman series will invade

4-17 Southern Speedway and Events

for round #1 of the 2021 wheelman series! We are very excited for this season with a few new tracks added on, we are expecting to have our biggest year yet!

Drivers and teams, don’t forget to register for your chance to win a free tire given away during the drivers meeting. Registration is easy, send us your name and car # on here or give us a call at 800-882-7231.

Stay tuned this week for a lot of exciting news!

Also on the Card will be:

This Saturday, February 20th – join us for the Wheelman Sportsman series, Pro Trucks, A-Modifieds, V8 Pure stocks, and Outlaw Modifieds. Tickets 2/20/21: Pits – $35/pp. Grandstands – $20/adult; $18 seniors, 1st responders, & Military (all w/ valid ID); $13 students 6-17; children 5 and under are free. Pits open 12pm, Grandstands open 4pm, Qualifying 6pm, Features 7pm. Bring your chair to sit on “The Hill” or pick your seat in the grandstands (prices the same for either option). Face masks are recommended, but are not required. 4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always welcome. Located 8655 Piper Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 ~ just off I-75 between exits 161 & 164, just across from the PG Airport. Fast, Fresh, Family Friendly racing Saturday Nights Under the Lights. Cash only, no outside food or beverages, no pets

About the Wheel Man Racing Series:

Wheelman Series Officials are happy to announce that for the 5th year in a row, www.BrandonFord.com will be returning as the title sponsor for 2021.

Brandon Ford is the World’s Largest Volume Ford Dealership, and the only Automotive Dealership in the Orlando Region (virtually all of the Southeastern US) and one of only 22 dealers nationwide to win Ford’s President’s Award 19 years in a row. They are also part of a select group of elite dealers to have received Fords prestigious Triple Crown. The Triple Crown demonstrates excellence across the entire enterprise and winners of this award are in a true elite group. Dealers must earn the President’s Award, Sales Leadership and Premiere Club within the same year to earn this award. These are truly incredible accomplishments and dealers achieving these rare awards continue to raise the bar for all others.

Not only do our achievements bring people here from all over the US, but our inventory does as well. Our large selection is impressive, with up to 10 times the amount of automotive inventory found at other Florida dealers, and one of the largest inventories in the nation. We strive to stock the most in demand vehicles available, which saves time, money, and from having to browse other dealers. We carry everything from new vehicles to custom lifted trucks, and even Florida’s cleanest certified pre-owned. We carry high performance vehicles, lifted trucks and custom packages with low prices available every day.

By Robert Howell|2021-02-17T02:24:06-05:00February 17th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Mother Nature ends Speedweeks a few day’s early in Florida forcing East Bay Raceway Park to cancel last weekend of Winter Nationals

Mother Nature ends Speedweeks a few day’s early in Florida forcing East Bay Raceway Park to cancel last weekend of Winter Nationals.

East Bay Raceway’s Late Model Sportsman Appearance Canceled

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The inaugural appearance of the Crate Racin’ USA

602 Late Model Sportsman division scheduled Feb. 18-20 as part of the

traditional Florida Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in

Gibsonton, Fla., has been canceled due to recent inclement weather, and

a prediction for more rain through the coming weekend.

The announcement cuts short a solid opportunity for both the track and

the Adairsville, Ga-based sanctioning body to showcase a fast-growing

division on a larger stage during the annual Florida Speedweeks

festivities, but that disappointment will only be temporary. Both track

officials and Crate Racin’ USA management personnel hope to reschedule

the division for next year’s version of the annual speed celebration

in the Sunshine State.

“It’s a decision we sure didn’t want to make, and we hope to make

this class a permanent part of our annual Florida Winternationals,”

track owner/promoter Al Varnadore said. “We’ve had about five inches

of rain here in the last few days, and it absolutely poured here last

night after we’d already had rain for a couple days. Due to the bad

weather we haven’t had a lot of time to prepare the track surface they

way we’d like, and now with more rain coming in the forecast and some

of these drivers locked in by cold and snow in their home regions, we

felt it was best to do this early. We don’t want them coming

unnecessarily, and we want them to have multiple chances to race for

money. Right now with weather forecasts and our current situation here

at the track with muddy conditions, it’s possible we’ll only be able

to get one or two shows completed rather than all three.”

One of five different classes that are under the highly-successful

sanctioning banner of the Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Racing Series, Late

Model Sportsman competitors are a strong piece of the company’s weekly

racing foundation, even though the division was only established four

years ago, and will soon be entering its fifth campaign. Former Weekly

Racing Series National Champions include Kyle Clifton (2017), Haden

Duncan (2018), Bryson Mitchell (2019) and last year’s titlist Ryan

King.

“This is a division we’ve been getting more and more excited about

as it continues to grow beyond what we ever expected,” Crate Racin’

USA series director Adam Stewart said. “The future looks really bright

for the competitors in this division, and we felt that having a chance

to be part of a huge weekend during Florida Speedweeks was a huge step

for the class. Unfortunately the weather isn’t going to allow us the

opportunity this year, but we’ll look forward to being a part of the

Florida Winternationals during the 2022 season.”

The inclement weather that has spread across the company’s home region

has some race teams unable to travel, as snow and ice continues to

affect the main area such as Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

“We’ve heard from a dozen or more teams that they’re going to be

unable to attend, and we know they had been planning to make the

trip,” Stewart said. “There’s also another round of bad weather

coming to the region, and we don’t see where the situation is going to

improve for the next few days. We’ve got to take our teams and fans

into consideration, and we do not want to have them traveling in those

conditions. This is something we were really looking forward to have

happen for this division and its competitors, because East Bay Raceway

Park is among the best tracks in the country to showcase your

organization in February.

“Sometimes you’ve just got to step back and take a second glance.

It’s best for all concerned to make this decision as early as

possible, and to start planning for next year.”

The economical 602 Chevrolet Performance Circle Track Engine is utilized

by competitors on the series. It’s in stock and available for free,

next-day delivery from Newsome Raceway Parts in Hartsville, S.C.

The company gives a portion of the sales from each engine sold back to

the series point funds in four different divisions. Each engine is built

and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications. To

place an order, call 1-877-497-3624.

For more information and rules about the division, visit the

organization’s website at www.crateracinusa.com [1], or follow our

extensive social media programs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

By Robert Howell|2021-02-16T21:52:30-05:00February 16th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Florida’s own Ross Chastian Goes through McDonald’s Drive crew to order for his crew during the rain Delay

During the DAYTONA 500 rain delay, Ross Chastain Racing ordered McDonald’s for the entire 42 crew

Lots of press time for one of his New Sponsors

Link to the video:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=736027263718596

Ross Chastain helps push winner Micheal McDowell out of grass after he gets stuck in victory celebration.

By Robert Howell|2021-02-16T03:12:22-05:00February 16th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Sunshine State Racing Recap show Episode 7

Sunshine State Racing Recap show Episode 7

Week 7 of the Sunshine State Racing Recap show is here! Tonight’s guests will include young gun Gavin Graham, and the winner of the first Florida Pro Truck Challenege Series race Jimmy Frazier III!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfMFs1gFjPY

The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 7 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfMFs1gFjPY)

By Robert Howell|2021-02-16T01:54:54-05:00February 16th, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off

What’s racing this weekend around Florida Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Make your Plans to get out and Support a local Short track this weekend.

Asphalt:

4-17 Southern Speedway:

Wheelman Sportsman, Pro Trucks, Outlaw Mod, A-Mod, V8 Pure Stock

Wheelman Sportsman Series 50, Pro Truck 50, Outlaw Modified 25, V8 Pure Stock 25, A-Modified 25

Auburndale Speedway:

Modified 50, Pure-stock 50, Scramblers, Mini-cups

Showtime Speedway:

2-20-2021

WORLD FINIALS OUTLAW FIGURE 8’S

NON WING SPRINT CARS

MINI STOCKS OVAL

4.6 FIGURE 8

WORLD FINIALS OUTLAW FIGURE 8’S

NON WING SPRINT CARS

MINI STOCKS OVAL

4.6 FIGURE 8

Citrus County Speedway:

February 20th, 2021 – Special event pricing
$2,500 to WIN Super Late Models 75 Laps
Legend Cars 25 Laps
signsfast Pure Stocks 25 Laps
crockett’s towing Ford Outlaws 25 Laps
o’reilly auto parts Mini Stocks 25 Laps

New Smyrna Speedway:

Monster truck show

Five Flags Speedway:

Closed this weekend Next race 2/27/2021 the Arca 200

Dirt Tracks:

Hendry County Motorsports Park:

Closed this weekend

East Bay RaceWay Park:

Feb 18th through the 20th Winter Nationals

602 Crate Late Models. Mod Lites, V8 warriors/Thunderstocks, and Gladiators

Bubba Raceway Park:

Closed this wekend

All Tech Raceway:

Closed this weekend

North Florida Speedway:

Closed this weekend

Putnam Raceway:

Grand Opening

By Robert Howell|2021-02-15T22:07:07-05:00February 15th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

DeCaire Dominates the field at 4-17 Southern Speedway to take second series win of the year

Story from Pavement Pounders Dave Sink:

DECAIRE SPRINTS TO 417 SOUTHERN SPRINT WIN DESPITE NO POWER STEERING
February 13, 2021 – Punta Gorda, Florida – Troy DeCaire would not be denied a second consecutive Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series 2021 victory Saturday night despite the loss of power steering in the closing laps of his victory at 417 Southern Speedway.
When the green flag dropped DeCaire wasted no time charging to the front from his outside row two starting position. By the time he crossed the start finish line to complete the first lap, he had firmly established himself as the race leader.
He would go on to lead the 40-lap event wire-to-wire despite two late race double-file restarts that allowed LJ Grimm a brief opportunity to challenge DeCaire. DeCaire would go on to win the event by 1.371 seconds over runner-up Grimm.
In victory lane DeCaire explained he had lost power steering early in the race. ”I don’t know if a power steering line was leaking or something, its all over the car. Maybe I’m just old and got tired. I’m not really sure” explained DeCaire. ”I was struggling. I was getting a lot of wrap in the steering wheel. When I saw that yellow with three or four to go, I wasn’t happy to see that. You worry when you slow down because something might happen, and it might lock up. But the car was really good, and I never touched the wing. I can’t remember when the last time I done that”.
Following DeCaire was Grimm, Scotty Adema, Joey “The Ace” Aguilar, and Mike Tharp rounding out the top five.
With DeCaire’s win, he now finds himself undefeated in 2021 with 3 total winged pavement sprint car victories.
The event was also the only sprint car race contested in the state of Florida Saturday night as USAC Sprint Car events at Bubba Raceway and the “King of the 360’s” final at East Bay Raceway were canceled due to rain earlier in the day.
40-LAP FEATURE RESULTS
1. Troy DeCaire (36)
2. LJ Grimm (88)
3. Scott Adema (67)
4. Joey Aguilar (11)
5. Mike Tharp (J1)
6. Ryan Adema (92)
7. Travis Bliemeister (4)
8. Gary Wiggins (1)
9. Nick Andrade (3)

By Robert Howell|2021-02-14T15:59:49-05:00February 14th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Brian Langford and Team Rubber Duck win 2021 Winter Classic

Congratulations to our 2021 Winter Classic Presented by Naples Jeep Ram Champion, Brian Langford in “Rubber Duck”!

Thirty Years after his dad seals the Rubber Duck win Brian takes the team back to victory lane and Jumps in the Sippy hole. Congratulations to the team.

For more information check out the website: http://www.thefloridasportspark.com/

Interview with the Brian Before the races:

https://www.facebook.com/375135059613366/videos/2878998572335325

By Robert Howell|2021-02-03T00:00:00-05:00February 3rd, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

About Robert Howell

Wheelman Sportsman, Pro Trucks, Outlaw Mod, A-Mod, V8 Pure Stock

2-20-2021

WORLD FINIALS OUTLAW FIGURE 8’S

NON WING SPRINT CARS

MINI STOCKS OVAL

4.6 FIGURE 8

WORLD FINIALS OUTLAW FIGURE 8’S

NON WING SPRINT CARS

MINI STOCKS OVAL

4.6 FIGURE 8