Watch below to see today’s Racing Country Round Up show as heard on WAUC 102.1 FM The Outlaw. Today’s guest were LeRoy Porter and Mike Toemmes.
Show Brought to you by: Bay Native Pool and Spa
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That’s right this Saturday on WAUC 102.1 FM’s Racing Country Round UP the Florida Racing Legends continue to top the guest list.
This week we Have LeRoy Porter and Mike Toemmes on to share their racing history and stories of their days racing in Florida. Below are some pictures of both.
Join us at 10 am Saturday morning live on 102.1 FM or on the Facebook feed.
If there are any questions for the guest e-mail them to Robert@karnac.com
LeRoy Porter
Mike Toemmes:
Is one drivers misfortune another drivers shot to reach their ultimate goal of the Nascar’s top series and run for the Cup.
Well everyone knows the misfortune that has struck Kyle Larson and the lead to the desperation between him and CGR. Full statement below.
With that said could this be the time that Florida driver Ross Chasatin gets the call to take over the CGR 42 car full time in the NASCAR Cup Series. It would be something he was been working hard for his entire life. He would have went from Local Fast Fast Kids truck series all the way to the top.
As of now who will take over the ride is remains to be seen, but I think it safe to say everyone in Florida racing is Rooting for the local farmer to get the call.
We will keep updating the story as more information comes.
Jimmy Cope and Billy Bigley Jr. are this weeks guest on the 4/11/2020 edition of Racing country Round Up on 102.1 FM the Outlaw, brought to you by Bay Native Pool and Spa
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Florida racer Ross Chastain tells his life story in new Nascar Documentary telling his life story from the farm to the track. Episode 1 can be seen below.
Richard La Vance
Spring Lake NJ
Wall Stadium
10/17/1966
A Mod
310
Started going to the track as a baby. My dad raced and flagged at Wall Stadium from the day it opened in 1950 or 51. I started in go karts around 1984.
Favorite track is a little dirt track in Penn. named shellhammers. Most fun you can have with your clothes on.
My dad [past away] and Tony Stewart.
Favorite race win was when my kids won their first race earlier this year. Favorite race was my first at 4 17
My crew is my wife, Christine, my son Cody, my daughters Amber and Angel, Jordan Dahl and some other family when they can make it.
Sponsors are: J’s used auto sales, home of the 1995.00 car and Prestige Speed and Fab. Also like to thank Joe and Janet for all their hard work. Without them we wouldn’t be able to race.
To all of our racetracks:
We know this is an unprecedented time of uncertainty and anxiety for all of our track owners/operators and staff. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, we want to let you know that we are here to help in any way possible.
Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do to assist. We will be happy to have you on radio show, Sunshine State Racing, Spotlight, etc.
We will be ready and prepared to promote once our 2020 race season resumes. We will continue to work hard to promote your facility and do whatever we can to build the fanbase back up after this insanity.
In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Sincerely your Karnac/Sunshine State Racing Team
Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: Chris Loney
Hometown: Naples FL
Home Track: 4-17 Southern Speedway
Birthday: 01/03/1992
Class: V8 Bomber
Car Number: 33
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing?
Started at Punta Gorda Speedway in 2004. Started in 4 cylinder kids division
What is your favorite track to race at?
Dirt – Hendry County (only dirt track I’ve raced)
Asphalt – Showtime
Who is your racing idol?
Local track level … My dad Mike Loney, Randy Fox, Joe Winchell, Chris Turner
NASCAR level – Dale Earnhardt Sr
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc.
I do have several, but the one I remember the most is when my grandmother came to watch me race for the first time and I parked it in the winner’s circle a couple years ago. She lives down here here now but she would watch me every race on Facebook live..
People that help on your car: I have a great group that helps on the car. Cody Prescott, Will Patrerson, Keith Medeiros, Derrick Klym, Samantha Klym, Phillip Johnson, Jeremy Goddard, Ralph Goddard, Michael Goddard, David Strickland, Dustin Freeman everyone has helped on the car being built till now.
Sponsors: National Roofing of Collier, Patriot Site Pros, and new sponsor that came aboard this year Clean Sweep Charters.
We will be increasing drivers spotlights during this craziness. Please complete and return the driver spotlight below.
Thank you so much!!
Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: Amber Higbee
Hometown: Galloway, New Jersey
Home Track: 4-17 Southern Speedway
Birthday: September 16th
Class: Mini-stocks
Car Number: 99
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? I started racing ministock with my dad in March 2019
What is your favorite track to race at? 4-17 Southern Speedway
Who is your racing idol? My dad: Richard LaVance
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc.
My favorite race is when I went three wide on the first lap and took over 1st from 4th. But my first win will always be my favorite.
People that help on your car: Richard LaVance, Jordan Dahl, Dalton Ellis, Michael Goddard, Christine Higbee, Cody LaVance
Sponsors: Prestige Speed and Fabrication
J’s Auto Sales
Name: Vernon Hart Jr.
Hometown: Lutz, Florida
Home Track: East Bay Raceway Park
Birthday:2-28-1970
Class: Outlaw 4
Car Number: 48
History: started racing at the age Of 14 at East Bay in what was the mini stock class in 1985 as well as racing at the Florida State Fairgrounds Speedway. Stop racing for awhile then decided to go back racing in 2002 on asphalt raced at various tracks in the state of Florida.
Favorite Track: Dirt-East Bay, Asphalt Old USA Lakeland International Speedway
Favorite Racing Idol: My Dad (Vernon Hart Sr.)
Highlight: favorite race win,favorite race etc. 1st asphalt feature win at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in the Florida Sun cost Van lines Outlaw Street stocks Series, favorite race would be my 1st race running go Karts with my kids Travis & Mikala Hart as well as being able to see my Daughter Mikala win her very 1st Championship racing Sr Champ karts in the Florida Oval Asphalt Series, 2007 2nd in points Fastruck Series at CCMP, 2008 7th in points outlaw street stocks, 2012-2013 Winter Series Champion Sr Champ in Florida Oval Asphalt Series, 2013, 2nd in points to my daughter (The Champion) Mikala Hart in Sr Champ karts with Florida Oval Asphalt Series. As as our first race with Hart Motorsports taking the Top 3 finishes.
People that help on your car: Lynn Hart (wife), Mark Moniz, Ronnie Bennet Jr.
Sponsors, Choo Choo
Lawn Equipment, Moniz Race Engines, MR X1 Chassis, Rick’s Hauling & Tractor Service, SunShine State Racing.
