Donnie Ollie Jr. wins race as Jeff Guilbault wins the Sportsman 2020 Championship at 4-17 Southern Speedway and Events

On Saturday night in the last Sportsman race of the year at-17 Southern Speedway Donnie Ollie Jr. parks the 09 in Victory Lane. At the Same time Jeff Guilbault brought home the 29 machine home with a 4th place finish, but at the same time won the 2020 season points Championship.

Many of the sportsman drivers were using this as a test and tune for the 10k to win Frostbite 200 on January 30th 2021.


Race Results
Sportsman
Qualifying
1. 09 Donnie Ollie Jr. 15.081
2. 94 Chris Turner 15.231
3. 5 Chad Rutherford 15.246
4. 67x Colin Allman 15.318
5. 28 Billy Bigley Jr. 15.328
6. 5x Steve Gill 15.353
7. 407 Jason Vail 15.381
8. 30 Chris Huntoon 15.407
9. 29 Jeff Guilbault 15.432
10. 21 Eric Sharrone 15.437
11. 71 J.R. Beckner 15.449
12. 25w Scott Grossenbacher 15.466
13. 19 Kevin Macy 15.479
14. 7 Travis Devendorf 15.506
15. 87 Keith Lilley 15.532
16. 12 Joey Sims 15.532
17. 98 Austin Harrelson 16.122
18. 67 James Dubose 16.157
19. 65 Rick Reed 16.206
20. 22 Ricky Bullard Jr. DNQ
Feature 50 Laps
1. 09 Donnie Ollie Jr.
2. 5 Chad Rutherford
3. 28 Billy Bigley Jr.
4. 29 Jeff Guilbault “Champion”
5. 407 Jason Vail
6. 5x Steve Gill
7. 94 Chris Turner
8. 19 Kevin Macy
9. 71 J.R. Beckner
10. 7 Travis Devendorf
11. 30 Chris Huntoon
12. 87 Keith Lilley
13. 21 Eric Sharrone
14. 28w Scott Grossenbacher
15. 67x Colin Allman
16. 12 Joey Sims
17. 98 Austin Harrelson
18. 65 Rick Reed
19. 22 Ricky Bullard Jr.
20. 67 James Dubose

Well how do we sum up 2020 life without using the words dumpster fire.. At the start of 2020 life was good. We were rocking and rolling then Covid happened. We were not sure what that meant for our race families. For the people who owned small businesses. For our racetracks who work tirelessly to keep the gates open. But thankfully we were able to continue racing after a short break and I think everyone will agree it was the thing that kept most of us sane during the craziness.
2020 turned out to be an amazing year for us here at Sunshine State Racing with the addition of Karnac. Then joined forces with Black Sails Racing who brought our fans a whole new level of BADA** coverage!!! We are so thankful for them joining us and loving our fans as much as we do.
Thank you to each and everyone of you who support us religiously week in and week out.
Thank you to all the tracks who allow us to bring racing to you and trust us to promote all their events. We appreciate you so very much.
Thank you to every single marketing partner who has helped Robert and I this year. Thank you to our go pro guys who have kicked butt with amazing footage all year! We literally could not do this without you.
Thank you to our drivers and their sponsors who let us invade your space week in and week out. We have the best drivers in the world and appreciate y’all letting us showcase you!!
Who would of thought 2020 would of brought us actual broadcasts, NBC GOLD, Bigley Memorial, sell out crowd and beyond amazing finish and so much more.
We work hard because we love this sport and will continue working to grow the sport and showcase each and everyone of you.
(We are working on 2021 schedule now so tracks message us what events you want covered!!)
Thank you all so much for an amazing 2020 and cannot wait to see what 2021 has in store for our race family! We love you guys!!
Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holidays !! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See ya soon!!!
Your Team SSR

New Smyrna Speedway Opens the Season on January 2nd with The Red Eye 50/50

Make sure you make your plans to attend this race.


Red Eye 50/50 Open Practice
David Rogers Super Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Late Model, Sportsman , E-Mod, LKQ Super Stocks, Bomber A, Ground Pounders



Here are the Current entries in all classes for Red Eye Weekend Presented by Ally Financial so far. As always, we will add to this list as entries continue to come in! We look forward to seeing everyone January 1st and 2nd!

Drivers can register here to be added to the list: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1949/registrations/

Entries as of 12/15/2020

Super Late Models
9 Brad May. Oviedo, FL
21 Kris Wright. Wexford, PA
41 Hayden Sprague. Howell, MI
43 Daniel Dye. Deland, FL
52 Garrett Smithley. Ligonier, PA
56 Gus Dean. Bluffton, SC
03 George Gorham. Winter Haven, FL

Pro Lates
5 Jamie Skinner. Port Orange, FL
10 Joe Hamilton. St. Cloud, FL
17 Colby Clements. Vero Beach, FL
48 Tovia Grynewicz. Clyde TX
51 Jean-Philippe Bergeron. Terrebonne, QC
84 Tony Newsom. Deland, FL

Modifieds
0 Kendall Urwick. Monroe, NC
33 Shain Held. Taft, FL

Sportsman
7 Travis Devendorf. Pampano Beach FL
7 Jason Lester. Palmetto, FL
21 Justin Reeves. Palm Beach, FL
25 Timmy Todd Jr. St. Cloud, FL
29 James Adams. Edgewater, FL
31 JT Tippins. Edgewater, FL
96 Tim Morton Oak Hill, FL
117 Phillip Bessette, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Super Stocks
18 George Spears. New Smyrna Beach, FL
30 Don Duval. Port Orange, FL
35 Eugene Tumminello. Debary, FL
48 Justin Spears. New Smyrna Beach, FL
56 Bobby Holley. Osteen, FL

E-Mods
4 Michael Mark. Deland, FL
7 Ken Copley. DeLeon Springs, FL
29 Tim Walters. Orlando, FL
52 Hank Baker. Oak Hill, FL

Bombers
3 Eddie Evans. Edgewater, Fl
4 Greg Bruce. Orlando, Fl
6T Tony Bromley. Jacksonville, FL
9 Jimmy Black. Deland, FL
14 Brandon Monroe. Orlando, FL
21 Todd Latour. Orlando, FL
29 James Adams. edgewater, Fl
55 Corey Szuder. Taft, FL
72 Bob Seay. Port Orange, FL
81 Jim Snyder. Edgewater, FL

Ground Pounders

1 Chris Hatton
1C Christopher Hatton
13 Ron Hess
19 Mike McElyea
44 Tobi Smith
45 Jodi Modine
61 Ed Freeman
88 Tom Turano
99 Charles Paschall
129 Mike Moran
M1 TC McElyea

The Eddie Brann Memorial Race for Rhet Copper will take place on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Showtime Speedway

Join us all at Showtime Speedway to ring in the new years for the Eddie Brann Memorial January 2,2021

Schedule and payout’s below.

Hope to See You there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

North Florida Speedway Added to Speedweeks 2021 Schedule February 4-6
LAKE CITY, FL (December 16, 2020)—Promoter Brad McCown of Atomic and Skyline Speedways in Ohio is pleased to announce the addition of Inaugural 2021 “Florida Frostbuster” weekend set for Thursday February 4, Friday February 5 and Saturday February 6 at North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Fla. The North pairs up with the South as Candice Kealy of “Dirt’s 4 Racing Promotions” and McCown have teamed up for this special weekend.
On Thursday February 4, there will be an open practice, Friday February 5 the event will pay $8,000-to-win for Super Late Models and Saturday February 6 the finale will pay $8,000-to-win for Super Late Models. The Iron-Man Late Model Series will sanction these two events as non-points races and run under Iron-Man technical rules and procedures. The track prep crew will be done by some of the best in the country, as McCown and crew will be bringing their own staff to work with the North Florida crew for the best racing surface possible. Broadcast details will be released soon.
For the open practice on Thursday February 4, the practice will go from 6:00 until 9:00 pm while the Grit 602 Center Mods will race for $800-to-win. Practice is $30.00 per person in the pits. The grandstands will be $10.00 on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday the pits will open at 2:00 pm, drivers meeting slated for 6:00 pm with Hot Laps to follow around 6:30 pm. Adult general admission is $25.00 per person while adult pit passes are $40.00 per person. The Grit 602 Center Mods will race for $1,000-to-win on Friday and $1,200-to-win on Saturday.
The Iron-Man Late Model Series will be in charge of the Late Model portion of the program each night. The tire rule will be as follows: Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib (28.5) 1300, Right Rear – Hoosier (29.0) 1300 NRM, (29.0) 1300 NRMW, (92) LM40. Competitors must use the same set of (4) tires for Qualifying, Heat Races and Conseys. For the Feature race, competitors may use (2) new tires. Series entry fee will be $100 per night. A complete show of Qualifying, VP Makin’ Power Heat Races, Consolation Races and the 30-lap feature each night will be on the racing card.
For more information on the “Florida Frostbuster” please contact Brad McCown at (740) 703-9749 or Candice Kealy at (386) 523-6335. For more information on the Iron-Man Late Model Series, please contact Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981.
North Florida Speedway is located at 287 SE Race Track Lane in Lake City, FL 32025.
Purse for Friday February 5 & 6 (30 laps) 1) $8,000, 2) $4,000, 3) $2,000, 4) $1,500, 5) $1,000, 6) $800, 7) $700, ? $600, 9) $550, 10) $525, 11) $500, 12) $500, 13) $500, 14) $500, 15) $500, 16) $500, 17) $500, 18) $500, 19) $500, 20) $500, 21) $500, 22) $500.

4-17 Southern Speedway to end the 2020 Season this Saturday night

The Sportsman Cars will have a final tune up for the big 10k to win Frostbite 200 scheduled for January 30th.

2020 season come to an end with the Sportsman 50, Street Stock 50, V8 bomber 25, Mini Stock 25, Outlaw Modified 25

Pricing:
Pits – $35
Grandstands:
Adult $20
Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder all w/ valid ID only $18
Students 6-17 w/ valid ID only $13
Children 5 & under are free

Pit gates open 12pm
Grandstand Gates open 4pm
Qualifying begins 6pm
Features are directly after qualifying

No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the gates
No Pets are allowed on the property
No firearms, fireworks, or any type of weapons are allowed on the property – violators will be reported to local authorities and FAA
Cash only- ATM will be on premises day of event

This is a family friendly venue
Pricing and features classes subject to change without prior notice
Event Classes
Sportsmans, Street Stock, V8 Bomber, Mini Stock, Outlaw Modified

Outlaw Modifieds of Florida presents The Merel Caswell Memorial 12/19/2020 at The 4-17 Southern Speedway and Events

This Saturday The Outlaw Modifieds of Florida will be running The Merel Caswell Memorial at 4-17 Southern Speedway. This is going to be one of the biggest paying races for the outlaw modifieds. If 10 cars start the feature the race will pay $500 to win.

Merel Caswell owned and operated Sweets Parts of Florida, repairing and selling Sweet MFG parts. Merel was a great sponsor of the Outlaw Modifieds of Florida, He loved Racing and Fishing.

Sponsors for the race include:

Shaffer Irrigation
King Excavation INC.
S and K Trailer services
RV Doctor
Tri-State Well Drilling
DeSoto Signs
Water Technologies
Darrell’s Wrecker Service


Do not miss this great Race

Auburndale Speedway Makes Schedule Changes for January in cooperation with other tracks to benefit the racers.

Auburndale Speedway 12/14/20 – Attention all drivers and fans !
We want to announce a change in our schedule for January 2021. We were made aware of a conflict with a Sportsman event being held at 417 Southern Speedway Jan. 30th. This date was never posted on the 417 Schedule, or website info which was checked when we made and put out our 2021 schedule at the first of October. We were made aware that Ronnie Bacelo who apparently is helping to promote the event, had posted it on his page in June of last year, then recently it was again posted and began being promoted. This is not a place where Rick Bristol looked when working on the 2021 schedule. He checked the various tracks to see if they had posted any 2021 schedules and looked at big event dates from 2020 that may be on the same date area for the new season and made our schedule. In cooperation we are going to flip flop our two dates Jan. 23rd and 30th. So our Sportsman race will move to the 23rd and the Super Late Model opener will now be the Jan 30th date which also helps with a conflict with a race at Watermelon Capital in GA for Super Late Models. So please check our Website for the update along with our recently added Big Figure 8 event Feb. 12-13th !
We are hoping that in cooperating that courtesy would be returned as the 2021 schedules are being made or a phone call to discuss trying to avoid conflicts would be made. We are working hard to make 2021 a great season at Auburndale Speedway !

“The MAILMAN” Vernon Hart Jr. wins Outlaw 4’s to close out the Season at East Bay Raceway Park

Vernon Hart Jr. picks up his second win of the season in the outlaw 4’s at East Bay raceway Park Saturday night.  In a season that brought a lot of heart break to the 48 team with some bad luck hear and there, the Mailman has found his stride to end the season strong.   A long time Supporter of Sunshine State Racing and Karnac, Vernon now puts his sights on the 2021 Season and plans to continue his winning way’s.  Vernon has won in almost every class on asphalt and is now making his name on the dirt.   He is now starting to prepare for the winter nationals at Hendry County Motorsports Park.

Full Story From East Bay Website and results below.

An eight-division program saw five season championships claim and included a new division in its first EBRP competition.

Earning the honor of 2020 track champions were Paul Seburn (Q Micro Sprints), Stephen Hohlbaugh (Outlaw 4s), George Handy (V-8 Warriors), Bryan Bernhardt (Gagel’s Modifieds) and Tanner Cobb (Late Model Sportsman)

Micro Sprints opened the action as the first of eight features. The 10-lap main saw heat winner Doug Dyal in pursuit of point leader Paul Seburn, but Seburn was able to scoot to his sixth win of the year and secure the track title in the final race for the division.

The V-8 Warriors were also scheduled to close their season. Raymond Vann and Jason Burnside opened the night with preliminary wins. In the 15-lap feature, Burnside assumed immediate control and began to stretch his lead while some tight battles were taking shape in the top five. The race was stopped at the halfway mark when Wayne Kissam made hard contact with a spun Juston Meeks, forced a red flag for clean-up efforts. When the race resumed, Burnside pulled away from the field, but started to be reeled in by Gary Lucas. With two laps to go, Lucas was able to slip past Burnside and claim his second feature win of the year. Lucas ended up as runner-up in the point standings to teammate George Handy.

Street Stocks still have one race left in their season and the night saw one of the most exciting finishes. Heat winners Paul Davis and Richard Livernois started on the front row, each looking for their third main event win of the year. Livernois took the early lead and Davis settled second. Defending champion Matt Bozeman slipped past Davis briefly, but Davis was able to regain his spot in pursuit of Livernois. As the field began to work through traffic, the gap tightened. The white flag came out with David right behind Livernois. The lead dup encountered a pair of backmarkers in the third turn of the final lap with Davis going low and Livernois high. The decision proved to be the right one for Davis, who squeaked out the win.

The 4.6L Ford class that competes at other Florida race tracks had sought an opportunity to compete at East Bay and a decision was made to add the class for this night. A field of 11 cars, including drivers who towed more than three hours, got an opportunity to try their hand at the Clay by the Bay. Jesse Brown and Ernie Turner won their respective heat races, but it would be South Florida racer Coty Gray who won the caution-free 15-lap main.

The Late Model Sportsman track championship had already been claimed by five-time feature winner Tanner Cobb, but the final race on the schedule provided its share of excitement. Cobb and Jon Basquin opened the action with heat wins. In the main, Kenny Monahan claimed the early race lead and carried it through the first 10 laps until Phillip Cobb stepped to the outside to pull away for the win.

By virtue of his appearance, Stephen Hohlbaugh clinched the point title and settled in for the competition. The 2019 class champion, Brandon Yates, won the heat race. Billy Dukes took the early lead in the feature. Dukes lost the lead momentarily to Vernon Hart on lap four, but gained it back before the lap was complete. Dukes would not have it easy as Hart stayed within striking distance. Hart was able to slide by as Dukes exited the race with an apparent tire issue. Hart avenged a disappointing finish in his last run by claiming his second feature win of the season.

The Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds wrapped up the year, but the point race was long decided with Bryan Bernhardt successfully defending the title. On this night, Bernhardt and Austin Sanders would open with six-lap heat wins. Roger Crouse held down the top spot in the feature, but only for two laps as Bernhardt swept by. The most consistent challenge to Bernhardt came from Sanders, who stayed close but could not bypass the eventual winner.

The final class of the night saw Gladiators with a good turnout in what be a lead-in to their final race next week. Bailey Purcell and Ricky Rutledge Sr. claimed their preliminaries and would start the feature in the second row. Patrick Tabb started off as the early lead, a quest to secure his fourth feature of the year. Tabb held on through the halfway mark, but Derrick Edwards would move into the top spot on lap 9. From there, Edwards had little trouble on the remaining laps, crossing the line in front of the field. The trouble came in the tech shed when Edwards, driving the car of another competitor, was found in violation, handing the win to Tabb.

The final night of the 2020 season will take place on Dec. 19 with a 50-lap Pro Late Model topless race paying $2,500 to win as well as Q Auto & Injury Medical Malpractice Attorneys Sprints, Street Stocks, Gladiators, Q Mini Sprints and Florida Old Time Modifieds.

GAGEL’S OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS

Feature: Bryan Bernhardt (B69), Austin Sanders (64), David Pollen (88), Roger Crouse (15), Jake Leitzman (2), Megan Meyer (11M), Pat Passanise (19), Paul Rival (15R), Doug Dyal (97D), Billy Howard (47), Tim McLeod (192), Eric Moon (18)

LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN

Feature: Phillip Cobb (03), Kenny Monahan (311), Wallace Peacock (P1), Brenden Smith (17ss), Josh Peacock (0), Jimmy Waldrop (9), Cole Crawford (4), Thomas Burnside (13), Megan Meyer (11M), Jon Basquin (16), Tanner Cobb (03c). DNS – Skyler Camper (28)

STREET STOCKS

Feature: Paul Davis (10D), Richard Livernois (71), Buck Woodhouse (55), Matt Bozeman (58), Billy Barstow (756), Danny Bowman (115), Jon Kohutich (7x), Tyler Davis (55T), Doug Johnson (09), Allen Bailey (51)

V-8 WARRIORS

Feature: Gary Lucas (106), Jason Burnside (12J), George Handy (105), Nick Brown (12), James Hall (87), Raymond Vann (1), Randy Shields (49), Mark Roadarmel Jr. (81), Derek Gray (189), Cody Mezyk (40), Macy Bozeman (58), Kayla Handy (104), Juston Meeks (10), Wayne Kissam (107), Jeremy Simpson (72)

OUTLAW 4S

Feature: Vernon Hart (48), Stephen Hohlbaugh (23S), Mark Moniz (41E), Kenny Novak (53), Brandon Yates (22), Billy Dukes (82), Thomas Braswell Jr. (88)

4.6 FORDS

Feature: Coty Gray (2x), Michael Arnett (4x), Shawn Senokosoff (13), Chris Oncken (883), tom Boddy (01), Ernie Turner (44), Richard Pressley (24), James Norwood (1X), Jesse Brown (29), Lenny Gorman (57), Trevor Appling (75)

Q AUTO & INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEYS MICRO SPRINTS

Feature: Paul Seburn (23), Doug Dyal (97D), Joshua Davis (9), William Burnside (13), Daniel Riotto (24)

GLADIATORS

Feature: Patrick Tabb (03), Bailey Purcell (07), Ricky Rutledge Sr. (4), Daniel Bowman (46), Alyssa Grant (47), Robert Kissam (911), Dalton Ellis (46k), Jerry Moore (70), Hunter Lovelady (68), Tracy Maynard (62), Rodney Martin (21), Joshua Ashmore (29), Callie Gubich (513), Randy Tyler (22), Brittany Hart (99), Davey Martin (55). DQ – Derrick Edwards (13)

Brey Holmes Takes home the Win in the 15th Annual Bristol Family Charity Trucker Race

Photo Credit to Jim Jones Photography:

Brey Holmes a regular in the Florida Pro truck Challenge series has his his fair share of highs and lows this season, and at times seemed that luck was just not on his side.  Through everything the 2020 racing season sent their way his team and family never gave up and battled at every race all year long.   All the hard work payed off today when he crossed the line first to win the biggest pro truck race of the season the 15th annual Bristol Family Charity trucker 115.   With 4 laps to go he made a clean pass on Cody McDuffie to secure the win.  Brey was joined in victory Lane with his family and crew to celebrate the big win. 

Complete finish below: