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Showtime Speedway to host the 2021 Rick Sirmans Memorial

Showtime Speedway to host the 2021 Rick Sirmans Memorial

We would just like to say, Drivers and Car Owners we need your support to keep this race going every year. Its the only Event of this magnitude for our class. It takes a racing Village to make this happen every year, Our very Generous Sponsors that contribute every year including ourselves and Kim Sirmans. There our so many reasons not to miss this race. Some of us come for Rick some for the high pay or the love of racing and our class. Whatever the reason we will see everyone soon at the Biggest Race of its kind for our class with some of the best drivers in

 

Last Years Race

 

 

 

By |2021-01-13T23:53:51-05:00January 13th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Showtime Speedway to host the 2021 Rick Sirmans Memorial

Chase King Wins First Pro truck race of his Young Career at Auburndale Speedway

Chase King Wins First Pro truck race of his Young Career at Auburndale Speedway

Chase King picks up a huge win running the outside at Auburndale Speedway.




Full Results:

Results for 1/9/2021
Pro Trucks
1. Chase King
2. 59x Becca Monopoli
3. 92 Brennan Pletcher
4. 00g Gavin Graham
5. 57 Brey Holmes
6. 11jr Carter Brown
7. 44 Paul Grynewicz
8. 21h Bryton Horner
9. 69 William Kerns
10. 5k Kristin Clements
11. 31 Jacob Nicoletti
12. 22 Chuck Harrison
13. 94 Dodge Carlbert
14. 11 Charlie Brown
Scramblers
1. 15 Brian Potvin
2. 1k Guy Kolmel
3. 10k Guy Kolmel Sr
4. 86 Michael Wright
5. 6p Joe Pitchford
6. 51 Dave Canfield
77 Matt Miller- DQ – unsportsmanlike conduct
96 Zach Ware DNS
27 Zach Guy DNS
2j Joe Clites DNS
Mod Mini
1. 2 Nick Cummins
2. 29c Matt Cummins
3. 77 Lee Davis
4. 32 Dean Butrum
5. 27 Larry Goolsby
6. 22 Kendall Wheeler
7. 122 Darrell Gallison
8. 8 Jason Stifle
13 Doug Daane Jr DNS
Modifieds
1. 9 Cody Allen
2. 42 Richie Smith
3. 15 Gator Hise
4. 1 Roger Blevins
5. 888 Craig Cuzzone
6. 51 Mark Nelson
7. 4jr Doc McKinney
8. 35 Gregory Krom
9. 78 Cory Lane
10. 11 Dodge Carlbert
11. 101 Jason Swilley

 

By |2021-01-13T23:20:47-05:00January 13th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Chase King Wins First Pro truck race of his Young Career at Auburndale Speedway

The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 2

The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 2

Here it is! Week 2 of the Sunshine State Racing Recap show. Tonight’s guests will be two drivers who picked up big time wins this weekend. First up will be Chase King, who grabbed his first ever truck win at Auburndale Speedway. And our second guest made his pockets $10,000 heavier when Michael Goddard picked up the first leg of the Triple Crown at Showtime Speedway!

 

We still have the Naming rights and plenty of Marketing spots open for our show, please contact us at Robert@karnac.com for details.

 

 

By |2021-01-12T23:29:29-05:00January 12th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 2

Jett Noland Returns To Anthony Campi Racing For ’21 Season

Jett Noland Returns To Anthony Campi Racing For ’21 Season

 

FOR RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2020 at 7:30AM. EDT

 

For more information, contact:

 

Allick Jorgensen, Hype Motorsports Director of Sales and Marketing

(941)-725-1811

ajorgensen@hype-motorsports.com

January 12, 2020 – Jett Noland will return with Anthony Campi Racing in 2021 for an extensive Late Model Campaign kicking off January 22nd at CRA Speedfest in Clearwater, Florida. The 17 year old Trans-Am TA-2 Rookie of the Year, will chase after several Championships in the upcoming year.

“ACR is really excited to start 2021 off with Jett Noland behind the wheel,” said team owner Anthony Campi. “As a group we did a few races at the end of last year, picked up a few wins, and had a great time with the Noland Family. 2021 will be a busy year for Jett in Late Models and we look forward to developing him for the next level in Stock Car Racing.”

Noland will race Pro and Super Late Model events with ACR across the Southeast, including but not limited to CRA Speedfest 2021 at Showtime Speedway, The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway, The Alabama 200 at Montgomery Motor Speedway, The Southern Super Series, The Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series at Five Flags Speedway, The Show Me The Money Pro Late Model Series at Montgomery Motor Speedway, The Florida Governor’s Cup 200 at New Smyrna Speedway, and the 54th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway.

“I couldn’t be happier to be back with Anthony Campi Racing in 2021,” said Noland. “Pairing up with Anthony and his team is one of the best decisions we’ve made for my development behind the wheel. We won a handful of races together in 2020, and I fully expect for that carry over into this year.”

“I can’t thank my partners Noland’s Roofing, Cypress Ridge Hunting Preserve, Hype Motorsports, and Southern Creek Clothing enough for backing this campaign,” Noland continued. “These guys really believe in me and I look forward to putting them in victory lane.”

With a schedule that follows many of the larger Late Model races in America, fans will be able to tune in week in and week out to watch the No.81 hit the track on streaming services such as Speed51.TV and NBC Trackpass Gold.

About Anthony Campi Racing: Anthony Campi Racing’s driver development program is designed to identify, coach, train, and develop racecar drivers who possess the skill, ability, and attitude to be successful. Learn more about Anthony Campi Racing at AnthonyCampi.com.

About Jett Noland: The reigning Trans Am Series TA-2 Rookie of the Year, 17 Year old racecar driver Jett Noland competes actively at Short Tracks across America with Anthony Campi Racing as well as on the national stage, in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Niece Motorsports. Learn more about Jett Noland at JettNoland.com

– Hype Motorsports Press Release

 

 

2021 Late Model Schedule

 

Date:

Name of Race:

Track:

1/22

CRA Speedfest 2021 PLM 125

Showtime Speedway

1/23

CRA Speedfest 2021 SLM 200

Showtime Speedway

2/5

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/5

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/6

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/6

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/7

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/7

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/9

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 50

New Smyrna Speedway

2/9

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/10

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/10

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/11

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/11

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 35

New Smyrna Speedway

2/12

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing PLM 100

New Smyrna Speedway

2/13

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing SLM 100

New Smyrna Speedway

3/6

Show Me The Money Series: Alabama 200

Montgomery Motor Speedway

3/13

Baby Rattler Pro Late Model 125

South Alabama Speedway

3/14

Southern Super Series: Rattler 250 Super Late Model 250

South Alabama Speedway

4/10

Southern Super Series: Greenville-Pickens 150

Greenville-Pickens Speedway

4/30

Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series 100

Five Flags Speedway

5/1

Show Me The Money Series: Spring Explosion 100

Montgomery Motor Speedway

5/8

Southern Super Series: North-South Challenge

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

5/21

Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series 100

Five Flags Speedway

6/4

Blizzard Series Race #1

Five Flags Speedway

6/5

Southern Super Series: Rumble By The River 125

Montgomery Motor Speedway

6/19

Show Me The Money Series: Bring Dad to the Races Twin 50’s

Montgomery Motor Speedway

6/26

Southern Super Series: TBA

TBA

7/23

Blizzard Series Race #2

Five Flags Speedway

7/24

Blizzard Series Race #3

Five Flags Speedway

7/31

Show Me The Money Series: Saturday of Speed 125

Montgomery Motor Speedway

8/14

Southern Super Series: Georgia Summer Nationals

Crisp Motorsports Park

8/20

Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series 100

Five Flags Speedway

9/11

Southern Super Series: TBA

TBA

9/25

Show Me The Money Series: Fall Brawl 100

Montgomery Motor Speedway

10/2

Blizzard Series Race 4

Five Flags Speedway

10/2

Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series 100

Five Flags Speedway

10/31

Southern Super Series: All American 400

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

11/6

Show Me The Money Series: Alabama State Championship

Montgomery Motor Speedway

11/13

Prelude to the Cup

New Smyrna Speedway

11/14

Florida Governor’s Cup 200

New Smyrna Speedway

11/20

Snowball Derby Preview

Five Flags Speedway

12/4

Snowflake 100

Five Flags Speedway

12/5

54th Annual Snowball Derby 300

Five Flags Speedway

By |2021-01-11T23:54:54-05:00January 12th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Jett Noland Returns To Anthony Campi Racing For ’21 Season

Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders (S.E.A.L.) Issues Sanctions following Engine Inspections




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 1-11-2021
Contact: 850-324-6821


Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders (S.E.A.L.) Issues Sanctions following Engine Inspections

As a result of findings at recent Engine Dyno tests, Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders announce today, penalties levied to Upchurch Performance for improprieties in one of their SSPE Engines.

Additionally, Upchurch Performance has been placed on indefinite probation moving forward. This probation applies to all engines supplied for both Super Late Model racing and Pro Late Model Crate Engine racing. Current customers of Upchurch Performance are strongly encouraged to check with their engine builder to verify engine specifications are within guidelines.

The change in status for Upchurch Performance comes as a result of engine inspections of their SSPE engine. The inspections revealed infractions where the builder significantly deviated from the guidelines established for engine builders.

The other engine at the test was a MEP SSPE engine and was found to be within the guidelines.

S.E.A.L. is an organization founded in 2008 with racing officials from the North and the South to oversee the sealed engines used in Super Late Model and Pro Late Model racing, which has led to consistency and substantial cost savings for the racers.

By |2021-01-11T23:09:32-05:00January 11th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders (S.E.A.L.) Issues Sanctions following Engine Inspections

What’s Racing this weekend around the State 1/16/2021 brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

What’s Racing this weekend around the State 1/16/2021 brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Get out and Support local short track racing if you have an event you want us to add to our schedule let us know on Sunshine State racing or e-mail Robert@karnac.com

Asphalt Tracks:

4-17 Southern Speedway and Events:

2021 Season Opener – Sprints, Pro Trucks, Thunder Trucks, V8 Pure Stocks, A-Modified

Southern Series Winged Sprint 40, Pro Truck 50, Thunder Trucks 25, A-Modified 25, V8 Pure Stock 25

Citrus County Speedway: Closed this Weekend

Auburndale Speedway: 2020 Championship Banquet

Showtime Speedway: Closed this weekend

New Smyrna Speedway: 2020 Drivers Award Banquet

Five Flags Speedway: Closed this weekend

Dirt Tracks

Hendry County Motorsports Park: 2020 Awards Banquet

East Bay Raceway Park:

January 16th through January 23rd Winter Nationals for Open wheel modifieds and Street Stocks


Bubba Raceway Park: Closed this weekend

North Florida Speedway: Closed this weekend

All-Tech Raceway: Closed this weekend

Volusia Speedway Park:

The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models kick off the 2021 season at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile! 3 days, 3 complete 10,000-to-win shows for a full Late Model Palooza with the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Florida Late Models and 602 Late Models!



By |2021-01-11T01:35:04-05:00January 11th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on What’s Racing this weekend around the State 1/16/2021 brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Michael Goddard Wins first leg of the triple Crown at Showtime Speedway

Michael Goddard Wins first leg of the triple Crown at Showtime Speedway


Winner interview:

 

Top 10:

  1. Michael Goddard

  2. Stephen Nasse

  3. Colin Allman

  4. Jeff Scofield

  5. Dylan Bigley

  6. Nick Neri

  7. Daniel Keene Jr.

  8. Billy Mowery

  9. Jeremy Pate

  10. Michael Hinde

By |2021-01-10T16:18:14-05:00January 10th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on Michael Goddard Wins first leg of the triple Crown at Showtime Speedway

De Caire and Goddard team up in a Open Wheel Modified For the Eddie Brann Memorial

De Caire and Goddard team up in a Open Wheel Modified For the Eddie Brann Memorial at Showtime Speedway.

What Happens when you combine one of the best Sprint car divers with one of the hardest working, most determined up and coming super later model drivers for an open wheel modified race?  The answer is a top 5 and lot’s of hope for a win if they get another shot in the open wheel modified.

 

Exactly 7 days before the Eddie Brann Memorial at Showtime speedway on January 2nd 2021, while troy De Caire was helping a TDC Shock customer test at showtime speedway track owner Robert Yoho  offered his car to troy for the race the following weekend.  In what De Caire thought was a joke, until the crack of dawn the next morning when he received a text that the car was in his driveway for him to prep for the upcoming race.  That is when he tapped Michael Goddard to be the wheel man for the race.  Tory went to work cleaning and accessing the car to see what all would need to be done to get the car ready for the race.  Micheal and his team from FSG ( Front Stretch Garage) Which consisted of his Dad, Bill and Bubba also spent a lot of the week up in Tampa getting the car ready for the week.  This team spent New Years Even in the shop dialing in the car while the wives celebrated the New Year inside except for a toast at midnight.

 

On Friday evening they brought the car out for practice and seemed to not be very happy with the car but never stopped working.  The Determination would go a long way as they never gave up.   When Saturday ended they had a top 5 in a car Michael had never driven before and that the two only had 7 days to set up.

 

Troy, says that Michael is one of the hardest working young drivers he has ever worked with and anyone looking for a driver should give him a shot.  While Jeremy Goddard (Michael’s Dad) said what an honor it is to have a driver like troy take his son under his wing and be his mentor.

 

No one really knows what the future holds for this but it is clear that the two work well together and with a great mentor and driver who does not give up and works harder than anyone in the shop this could be great combination.

 

De Caire plans to run the Full BG Products Sprint Car Shoot Out Series plus some other national races and Michael Plans to race as many Super Late model races as he can this year in the state of Florida, starting with the 10k to win race at Showtime Speedway 1/9/2021.  But they will be trying to race the modified again as soon as they can if the cards play out that way.

 

We here at Karnac.com and Sunshine State racing will be following to see how this turns out for both.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By |2021-01-08T23:30:41-05:00January 8th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on De Caire and Goddard team up in a Open Wheel Modified For the Eddie Brann Memorial

Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuel Release the 2021 Schedule

 

Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuel Release the 2021 Schedule

1/8/2021 For immediate release:

The Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series releases there 2021 Schedule which starts with a return to New Smyrna Speedway for Speedweeks, has a dirt race scheduled at the newly opened Putnam County Speedway, and closes the season back at New Smyrna Speedway.  Also Includes stops at Auburndale, Citrus County Speedway, and 4-17 Southern Speedway and Events.

 

All Florida Challenge Series Races will be Broadcast on Sunshine State Racing, as partnership with the series.

 

Series Sponsors include:

Brembo Racing, Action Graphics, BFE Manufacturing,  AMS Roofing, Sunoco, Southern Racing Fuels, Sunshine State Racing, Karnac.com and Speedracer Photos.

 

Rules can also be found on there face book page, for questions e-mail:  floridaprotruckchallengeseries@gmail.com

 

 

 

By |2021-01-08T22:38:26-05:00January 8th, 2021|Racing News|Comments Off on Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuel Release the 2021 Schedule

The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 1

The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 1

 

Join us as we Recap Last weekend’s racing. 

 

By |2021-01-07T23:14:21-05:00January 7th, 2021|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off on The Sunshine State Racing Recap Season 1 Episode 1