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Sponsorship sought to add Mofided Mini Stocks to the National Compact Touring Series at the Freedom Factory

So I have gotten some text messages and calls about adding the Mod Minis to our event the Winter Warm-Up at the Freedom Factory on Saturday, February 4th, 2023. I believe this would be a great add to what we are doing. However, we are going to need some sponsorship help to make this happen. If you or know of someone that would be interested in helping please send me an email to Nationalcompacts@gmail.com or text 312-722-4433. You can also message me here on FB. We are looking at needing around $2,500 to make this to happen. This would be a $1000 to win event and 35 laps.

Thank you, in advance. We do want to make this to happen, but I have to keep this in our budget to make it happen.

Drew

Registration is now open for the compact cars and Crown vics:

Registration is now open for the Winter Warm-Up at the Freedom Factory on February 3rd-4th. Please click the link below to get your Tech Card:

https://tickets.thefoat.com/…/tickets/id-I97XrTtFySeM/

By Robert Howell|2022-12-26T18:18:14-05:00December 26th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Registration Open for the SRL Sportsman Racing Series at the Freedom Factory Jan. 7th 2023

We’ll start our 2023 racing season with the SRL Sportsman Race Series. Come on out for some action packed oval racing. Tickets and registrations are available now in the link below.

https://tickets.thefoat.com/FreedomFactory/event-241017/clear_cart-1

Plus Crown Vic’s and Legend cars. Camping also available

See You There!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Robert Howell|2022-12-20T16:59:35-05:00December 20th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Bradenton Motorsports Park Schedule has changed for the Christmas Tree Race due to weather

Schedule has changed for the Christmas Tree Race due to weather! It will now be held on Wednesday the 21st. See you all there!

In Person Tickets : https://thefoat.com/707033

PPV : https://www.cleetusmcfarland.com/pages/cleetervision

By Robert Howell|2022-12-20T16:21:10-05:00December 20th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway announces Driver Point Championships and Revised 2023 Schedule

Auburndale Speedway announces Driver Point Championships and Revised 2023

January 14th is right around the corner and we return to racing with Twin 50’s for the Super Late Models, Scramblers, A Mods & Crown Vics. We are excited to kick off the 2023 with this as the first points race scheduled for the classes. For those texting and messaging us about what other tracks are doing we can only remind you that we released this schedule October 28th and hope to see you there.

By Robert Howell|2022-12-20T16:08:53-05:00December 20th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

SOUTHERN SUPER SERIES HEADS TO WORLD SERIES DURING SPEEDWEEKS FOR FIRST TIME

Southern Super Series press release:

SOUTHERN SUPER SERIES HEADS TO WORLD SERIES DURING SPEEDWEEKS FOR FIRST TIME

(Dec 19, 2022) The newly rebranded ASA Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco, will open its 11th season with a new event in 2023, joining the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. The series will now sanction the Clyde Hart Memorial on Tuesday, February 14th.

After January’s SpeedFest in Cordele, Ga., a traditional non-points event with CRA: Champion Racing Association, the SSS will have their first of 12 points paying events. This will be the first time ever that the series has been part of the February World Series during Speedweeks extravaganza.

“It is our intention to align ourselves with only topnotch organizations, to protect the integrity of the World Series here at New Smyrna Speedway,” stated track owner Jane Hart. “We believe we are spot on with our Clyde Hart Memorial being the opening points event for the ASA Southern Super Series.”

In the most recent series’ visit, New Smyrna Speedway defending track champion Brad May outdueled the Southern Super Series regulars last July, winning the Bash at the Beach. May had his work cut out for him as former All American 400 winner, Matt Craig took second, Jett Noland was third, Jake Garcia fourth, and standout Super Late Model driver Bubba Pollard was fifth.

The Southern Super Series has formed a new alliance with Track Enterprises, in Macon, Illinois, to bring SSS, CRA, and the Midwest Tour under one umbrella. Not only will this make crossovers much easier on competitors, but it will also lead to some great excitement under the ASA STARS National Tour banner. The World Series at NSS will be a good indicator for what competitors can expect.

“There are so many exciting things happening in the short track pavement world for 2023.” Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent stated. “Our joining forces with Tim Bryant and the Southern Super Series, and especially with a race at New Smyrna during Speedweeks, only makes us feel stronger about the unified efforts we’ve all worked so hard on.”

Complete details for the Clyde Hart Memorial will be available in the coming days.

By Robert Howell|2022-12-19T19:03:21-05:00December 19th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

SRL Sportsman Racing Series has a successful test at Freedom Factory ready to race Jan. 7th

On Saturday December 17th the SRL Sportsman Racing Series had a successful test at the Freedom Factory and are ready for the race on January 7th. 30 plus sportsman were there for the test and many more expected for the race. The Series will start 24 cars for the feature on January 7th. Also on the card are the 4.6 Ford Crown Vics and the Legend cars.

Make Your plans to come out and support the Freedom Factory on January 7th.

See You there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Robert Howell|2022-12-18T16:32:12-05:00December 18th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Lovelady and Stickler win super late model as part of charity weekend at Auburndale Speedway

As part of the always successful charity weekend at Auburndale Speedway they had twin 50 Super Late models on the card last weekend. The First race was dominated by Chase Lovelady while the second race was won by Cody Stickler with Lovelady making a hard charge for the lead.

Results Below:

By Robert Howell|2022-12-14T16:58:04-05:00December 14th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

George Gorham Jr. Takes Super Late model Championship at Auburndale Speedway for 2022

On Saturday night in the twin 50 races at Auburndale Speedway George Gorham Jr secured the points championship for the super late models doing this in back to back season. This was George’s 7th championship in 6 years, with championships coming from all over the state. This one was probably one that was not as easy as some of the others but the team battelled a lot of challenges this year both on and off the track to secure the championship.

It is safe to say the wins did not come as easy or often as George would have wanted for the #10 Blackburns BBQ Super Late Model. It was a year that brought lots of emotions on and off the track as the race community and Family lost our loved M5, but we all know he was over looking the team as they secured the championship last Saturday night. The Season also brought out a race in a tribute car to the M5 with the car warped in yellow. The Gorham Jr. pits are always full of supporters, and family members. It was also a special season as George got to help his sone George Gorham III make big strides in the pro truck division.

As 2023 gets ready to kick off the team looks to go for another championship or two.

By Robert Howell|2022-12-14T16:33:25-05:00December 14th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Freedom Factory and Bradenton Motor Sports Drag Strip need all of our help!!

Email:

james.satcher@mymanatee.org, amanda.ballard@mymanatee.org, kevin.vanostenbridge@mymanatee.org, mike.rahn@mymanatee.org, vanessa.baugh@mymanatee.org, jason.bearden@mymanatee.org, george.kruse@mymanatee.org

Subject line: I Oppose Application PA-21-09/Ordinance – Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment 23-11 PLN2111-0048

Email: I Oppose Application PA-21-09/Ordinance – Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment 23-11 PLN2111-0048.

Include FULL NAME AND ADDRESS UNDER THIS. ^^ for email to be counted and read..

CALLING ALL FRIENDS, FAMILY, RACERS, FOLLOWERS, & LOCALS!!!! Please, we need your support this Thursday Dec 15th, 2022 at the Manatee County Administrative Center (starts at 9am, could go all day) to respectfully OPPOSE the application of a 2700 acre land use change. Taylor ranch is trying to convert 2700 acres from agricultural to allowing 3 homes per acre!!! If this goes through it will allow 4500 homes to be built right next door to Bradenton’s historic 50 years running racetracks! This is NOT a compatible use of the adjacent property. We need as many supporters as we can, doesn’t matter where you’re from, ANYONE can speak… Myself and a few other people are prepared to speak on the behalf of the tracks, but if you support our racetracks all you need to do is step before the commissioners and say “I OPPOSE”. Please come if you’re available and be as respectful as you can. DEFEND BRADENTON’S RACETRACKS!!!!

This is in regard to Application PA-21-09/Ordinance 23-11 PLN2111-0048

By Robert Howell|2022-12-13T17:14:32-05:00December 13th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Your Voice was heard and 4-17 Southern Speedway will be saved as MotoBros awarded lease of property

Thank you Joe and Janet!! And thank you MotoBros – Okeechobee Mx for saving our track from demolition!!

Recap: Smugglers no longer wants the lease. No bulldozing our track! Moto Bros will now take lease and fingers crossed we will be able to work to have a race schedule.

You all were heard. We appreciate you. Thanks for saving our track!

Show Link:

https://www.facebook.com/SunshineStateRacing/videos/1292244174960798

MotoBros Statement:

MotoBros – Punta Gorda: MotoBros has been awarded the contract for the Punta Gorda Speedway currently known as 4-17 Southern Speedway. We are very excited about this location as it will bring a new and different experience to motocross for SW Florida. We also have meetings scheduled with the current owners of the speedway to see if there is an opportunity to continue car racing events along with the parks new direction. More information will be provided as we progress on this venture.

By Robert Howell|2022-12-13T17:01:31-05:00December 13th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

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