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Rusty Dixon Memorial set for November 5th at East Bay Raceway Park

Make Your plans for this re-scheduled event now.

ATTENTION DRIVERS:

November 5th, 2022

50 lap Open Wheel Modified Race & Vendor Market at East Bay Raceway, Tampa, FL

Winner to take home $9700

$500 just to start the race!

Paying top 3 fastest qualifiers-

$300 for 1st

$200 for 2nd

$100 for 3rd

Heat Race Winners $200

Hard Charger Award $200

Longest Haul Award $250

Hard Luck Award $250

& 10 lap Dash for the top Non-qualifiers

Paying top 4 spots

Also Running: 604 Late Models paying $3,000 to win, Mini Sprints paying $500 to win, & Gladiators paying $300 to win

OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED RULES:

• $75 Driver Entry Fee ( CASH ONLY )

• UMP Rules / EB Muffler Rule

• No Tire Testing

• Friday Night Practice

• $25 Transponder Fee ( CASH ONLY )

If you’re interested in sponsoring please contact me for sponsorship details

By Robert Howell|2022-07-12T17:25:20-04:00July 12th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

2nd Annual Shark Bite Pro Late Model 100 & Shark Bait Sportsman 50 Return 7/16/2022…

Fresh off a Great Southern Super Series race last weekend that saw hometown Brad May win in the Super Late Models New Smyrna Speedway gets ready for the Shark Bite 100 this Saturday.

BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Robert Howell|2022-07-11T17:37:00-04:00July 11th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Florida Racing mourns loss of racing Legend M5 Michael Dean McCrary Sr.

Story from Family and Friends:

On July 5th, the biggest part of our hearts, Michael Mccrary, left this world. We are no longer whole. We are in utter disbelief and broken. He fought so hard for the last 6 months to rid his body of cancer AND succeeded, only for his heart to give up on him. The world is not fair and it has taken the strongest man we know. Hug your loved ones and always tell them how much they are loved because tomorrow is never promised. We love you, Dad.

July 5th will forever be #M5 day.

M5You Will Be In Our Hearts Forever

Service Details:

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Michael Dean McCrary, Sr. “M5” entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Over the past six months, he battled AND defeated cancer, only for his heart to give up on him. Of course, his heart had nothing left to give as he was always selflessly sharing it with others.

Michael was born January 8, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, where he was also raised. After high school, he moved to Miami, Florida, where he lived over the next 14 years. He was an avid racer, opening “Mike’s Place”, a tavern, where competitors and fans alike would gather for friendship and to recap the evening’s racing festivities. During his racing career, Mike earned countless wins and titles at local tracks across the United States, both as a driver and car owner. In addition to his impressive resume behind the wheel, Mike was also a successful team owner, who was often referred to as the “Rick Hendrick of the South” because so many notable racers drove his cars. He was the first Ed Howe racecar distributor and McCreary racing tires dealer in South Florida and the 1976 Marion Edwards Memorial Champion. Combining his entrepreneurial spirit and his passion for racing, Michael also became the official fuel and apparel vendor for the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series in its infancy. His love for racing makes perfect sense, it combined his favorite things; the feeling of family, camaraderie, togetherness, and the mischievous spirit of competition.

After moving to Central Florida in 1981, he married his wife, Marilyn, and they began a wrecker service that is still in operation today. Together they also built a subdivision in Davenport. He was a Certified Flight Instructor, Boat Captain, and multi-term President of the Auburndale Rotary Club.

Michael held many titles, but “Dad” was among his favorites and has always considered his family to be his greatest accomplishment. Not only did he raise his own children, Michael Dean II, Michael James, Michelle, Jake, Misty, Melissa, and Matthew, but he was also a fatherly figure to many that others had given up on. He shared his knowledge, compassion, and love with them all as if they were his own. His loyalty was second to none and if Mike was your friend, you had a friend for life. You also had someone to push you, stand up for you, surprise you with your favorite things, and purposely push your buttons at the same time. Everyone that knew him was better because of it. May his death be a reminder to us all to always tell people how much you love them and that your family is of the utmost importance.

Left to cherish his memory; wife, Marilyn, sister; Toni (Sheryl) Cattell, children; Michael James (liham) McCrary, Michelle (Mario) Gosselin, Jacob (April) Simmons, Misty (Dexter) Bean, Melissa (George Jr.) Gorham, Matthew (Courtney) McCrary, and grandchildren; Mya McCrary, Megan and Madison Gosselin, Addyson Simmons, Marley and Moxley Bean, Bailey, Kailey, Logan, George III, and Macon Gorham, Isla and Huxson McCrary, many nieces and nephews, former wife; Maria Lloyd, who considers Michael as her “longest term best friend.”

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Dean McCrary II, his father, Kenneth Emerson McCrary, and his mother, Patricia Ann (Roberts) McCrary.

A funeral will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Auburndale Community Church, 601 Stadium Road, Auburndale, FL. Visitation begins at 2:00, followed by a service at 3:30.

Arrangements By: Kersey Funeral Home

By Robert Howell|2022-07-11T17:10:17-04:00July 11th, 2022|Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

The BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series to host the Sandi DeCaire Classic on 8/27/2022 at Citrus County Speedway

NEWS FLASH: Mark you Calendars:

We have updated the 2022 Championship Season Schedule.

We are happy to announce that on August 27, 2022 we will be running the Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 at Citrus County Speedway.

The 2022 Winner of the Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 August 27 at Citrus County Speedway will take home $2500.

The Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 is shaping up to be the highest purse in series history.

News Flash:

The Sandi DeCaire Classic 41 at Citrus County Speedway on August 27, 2022 will pay $500.00 to start the A-Main.

Lap Sponsorship Now Available for the *Sandi DeCaire Classic 41* – Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Citrus County Speedway-

BG Products Southern Sprint Cars and the DeCaire Family will offer Lap Sponsorships for the Sandi DeCaire Classic and are available for purchase at this time. There will be 41 laps available for sponsorship and laps start at $20, although you may do a higher sponsorship. All of the money collected goes to the driver leading the sponsored lap. Please support the sponsors that have supported a lap. We will keep the laps sponsorship updated as the sponsorhips come in. You can pay for your requested laps via paypal to Rick Day (Racingboss68@yahoo.com) or cash to myself or Terry DeCaire. Please comment below or contact myself or Terry which lap(s) your interested in. The lastest updates to sponsorships will be posted on this post.

PLEASE SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN THE PAGE FOR ALL OF OUR LAP SPONSORS!

Lap Amount Sponsor

1 $59 Five9 Motorsports John Inman $

$20 Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

2 $100 Gene & Sara Lasker

$20 Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

3 $20 EB Trees & Grapple Service

4 $250 FOUR Late Model Jim Fenton $

$20 Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

5 $59 Five9 Motorsports John Inman $

6 $20 EB Trees & Grapple Service

7 $25 Ledford Motorsports $

Fuel Jug from Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

8 $50 Sport & Melissa in memory of Rick Allen $

9 $59 Five9 Motorsports John Inman $

10 $20 EB Trees & Grapple Service

Mystery Lap sponsor TBA

11 $100 TNT Fabrication

$20 Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

12 $25 John Laplante $

13 $55 Joe Liguori Racing

14 $114 Todd & Lee Schmidt

15 $25 LJ Grimm Motorsports $

16 $50 Colon Cancer Awareness by Ben Fritz

Fuel Jug from Southern Race FuelsRick Williams

17 $64 Traci DeCaire Pierson

18 $118 Butler Family

19 $25 Ledford Motorsports $

20 $25 LJ Grimm Motorsports $

21 $25 John Laplante $

22 $50 Gene Laskers friend Don Rehms RIP

Fuel Jug from Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

23 $20 EB Trees &Grapple Service

24 $20 EB Trees & Grapple Service

25 $25 LJ Grimm Motorsports $

26 $50 Colton Bettis Racing

27 $25 Shawn Reutimann $

28 $25 John Laplante $

29 $25 Shawn Reutimann $

30 $50 Colton Bettis Racing

31 $25 Shawn Reutimann $

32 $25 John Laplante $

33 Memory of Dave Steele – Lynn Bunn Steele Fisher

$33 Speedracer Photos – Tyler Sontag

Fuel Jug from Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

34 $25 Shawn Reutimann $

35 $250 Traci DeCaire Pierson

36 $50 Special Thanks to Ken & Theresa Statham from Terry DeCaire

$20 Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

37 $50 Reed & Reed Law Personal Injury Attorneys

38 $50 Reed & Reed Law Personal injury Attorneys

Fuel Jug from Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

39 $50 Reed & Reed Law Personal Injury Attorneys

40 $50 Reed & Reed Law Personal Injury Attorneys

Fuel Jug from Southern Race Fuels Rick Williams

41 $41 Memory of Sandi by LJ Grimm $

$41 Terry DeCaire

$41 Steve & Alison Heisler $

Special Awards Available

Hard Charger $150 Butler Speed & Supply

Hard Luck Award $250 Sam & Linda Rodriguez

Fan Favorite Award

Best Appearing Car $50 and poster from Speedracer Photos- Tyler Sontag

Special Thanks to Reed & Reed Law Personal Injury Attorneys for sponsoring the last 4 laps of the Sandi DeCaire Classic on August 27th at Citrus County Speedway.

There is now over $2700.00 in lap money and Special awards.

BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series & The Decaire family wants to thank everyone for the lap sponsorships for the Sandi DeCaire Classic.

We ask that you send your sponsorships to either:

Terry DeCaire

6466 Willow Wood Ln, Tampa, FL 33634

Rick Day

4821 Wilkinson Way Tampa Fl. 33610

or Ricks Paypal at Racingboss68@yahoo.com

By Robert Howell|2022-07-05T18:36:01-04:00July 5th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Karnac.com and Sunshine State racing

All of us at Karn.com and Sunshine State Racing hope you all have a great and safe 4th of July

By Robert Howell|2022-07-04T18:20:29-04:00July 4th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Night of Mayhem Invades 4-17 Southern Speedway this weekend Enduro, Demo Derby and Twin 50 Ford 4.6’s

July 2nd Enduro & Demo Derby Invades 4-17

Alligator Towing & SRQ Taxes Presents

4.6 Crown Vic- twin 50= $500 to win each segment

Run What Ya Brung- $2500 to win + $300 “Mad Dog Award”

75 lap Enduro- $1500 to win

Stock Demo Derby- $600 to win

Paul Revere race- $300 to win

Flag Pole race- $300 to win

Pricing:

Drivers: $60 entry fee (covers any or all event entry- (does not include pit entry)

Pits: $35/pp

Grandstands:

$20/adult

$18/ Military, 1st responder, & senior (all w/ valid ID only)

$13/ students 6-17

children 5 & under are free

Parking- FREE

Pit gates open 2pm

Grandstands open 5pm

Features begin 7pm

Cash only venue – ATM will be on premises day of event. No outside food or beverages. No pets on the property. No weapons or fireworks of any type permitted on property. This event is located on FAA property.

Seating for fans in the grandstands, or bring your own chair to sit on “The Hill” – either seating selection is the same price & is 1st come 1st serve

Rules located under rules tab on website

For registration or more information, contact:

Joe L 941-914-1440 or Dalton E 941-685-4371

This is a rain or shine event

By Robert Howell|2022-06-29T19:20:25-04:00June 29th, 2022|Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Freedom Factory to Host Fan participation for 10k to win December 10th

HERE WE GO! Mark your calendars now! Spectator Drags is one of our favorite events, so we’ve decided to go HUGE to finish the year off right! More details will be released soon. We have made some changes in the running format and we think you all will love it. Spread the news and come out!

By Robert Howell|2022-06-29T18:22:42-04:00June 29th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|1 Comment

Why Car Count is not always the most important question

Car Count Racing

The question we get asked most often, without question, is “how many cars are there”. Stop it, just stop. We don’t have any idea, and honestly, we don’t care how many cars are there. We go to the track to enjoy the races and support all involved. In return we are typically treated with great races, regardless of how many are there. So, to be completely blunt, stop asking. We don’t have the answer.

Such was the case at Showtime Saturday night. The super late model race fielded 9 cars. With “only” nine cars, many would be disappointed or decided not to go if they knew, and they would have missed a good show. Nine cars but stories all over the place. On the grid were veterans like Jeff Scofield and Jake Perkins, young gun Robert Jonas, and one third of the grid were ladies Becca Monopoly, Abigail Jonas and Kristen Clements.

On to the race. For the sake of complete honesty, the race for the lead was nonexistent and pretty boring. Young Bryton Horner took advantage of the battles behind him and took off. Eventually winning by more than a straight away.

Behind him, Pole sitter Clements, Perkins and Scofield had a great battle. Because of tire rules, Clements was dictated on pole prior to qualifying. As the green flag dropped, Horner made quick work of Clements as she was on last weeks tires, and the only car in the field to do so. That left her battling with Scofield and Perkins. The trio battled for many laps with Clements struggling for tire temp since she sat out qualifying. She held her own against these veterans and made them earn their spots. Perkins went to the outside and took about five or six laps to get the pass made and did it cleanly. Scofield then moved to the outside as well and completed the pass in a few laps. Keep an eye on Clements. This young lady is a driver! She’s intelligent and soaking up the knowledge of Rick Knect off the track and gaining confidence on the track.

Scofield and Perkins also had a good battle for second with Jeff getting underneath and taking the spot. The pair ran nose to tail for the remainder of the event.

Legends racer Robert Jonas recently moved into a late models and seems to be getting better every time I see him in it. He and Kipp McVey duked it out for fifth. Jonas drove the wheels off to take the position coming to the checkers with the back end pitched out to complete the move. You had me on my feet for that finish kid, so much fun to watch!

The run for seventh featured two ladies, Becca Monopoly and Abigail Jonas. Abigail has also recently moved up to late models from legends cars. They ran quite closely for many laps with Monopoly taking the position.

With the leader in a different zip code, there was plenty of other action to watch, and the race was exciting. Three different battles on different parts of the track. Older racers, younger races, lady racers, all putting on a great show for those that came to watch.

Times are tough, for all of us. We need to stick together now more than ever. Get to a track, support them so they survive, and enjoy the show that is put on for us, regardless of how many of few there are.

Fozzy

Karnac.com

Sunshine State Racing

Story By: Fozzy

Car Count Racing

The question we get asked most often, without question, is “how many cars are there”. Stop it, just stop. We don’t have any idea, and honestly, we don’t care how many cars are there. We go to the track to enjoy the races and support all involved. In return we are typically treated with great races, regardless of how many are there. So, to be completely blunt, stop asking. We don’t have the answer.

Such was the case at Showtime Saturday night. The super late model race fielded 9 cars. With “only” nine cars, many would be disappointed or decided not to go if they knew, and they would have missed a good show. Nine cars but stories all over the place. On the grid were veterans like Jeff Scofield and Jake Perkins, young gun Robert Jonas, and one third of the grid were ladies Becca Monopoly, Abigail Jonas and Kristen Clements.

On to the race. For the sake of complete honesty, the race for the lead was nonexistent and pretty boring. Young Bryton Horner took advantage of the battles behind him and took off. Eventually winning by more than a straight away.

Behind him, Pole sitter Clements, Perkins and Scofield had a great battle. Because of tire rules, Clements was dictated on pole prior to qualifying. As the green flag dropped, Horner made quick work of Clements as she was on last weeks tires, and the only car in the field to do so. That left her battling with Scofield and Perkins. The trio battled for many laps with Clements struggling for tire temp since she sat out qualifying. She held her own against these veterans and made them earn their spots. Perkins went to the outside and took about five or six laps to get the pass made and did it cleanly. Scofield then moved to the outside as well and completed the pass in a few laps. Keep an eye on Clements. This young lady is a driver! She’s intelligent and soaking up the knowledge of Rick Knect off the track and gaining confidence on the track.

Scofield and Perkins also had a good battle for second with Jeff getting underneath and taking the spot. The pair ran nose to tail for the remainder of the event.

Legends racer Robert Jonas recently moved into a late models and seems to be getting better every time I see him in it. He and Kipp McVey duked it out for fifth. Jonas drove the wheels off to take the position coming to the checkers with the back end pitched out to complete the move. You had me on my feet for that finish kid, so much fun to watch!

The run for seventh featured two ladies, Becca Monopoly and Abigail Jonas. Abigail has also recently moved up to late models from legends cars. They ran quite closely for many laps with Monopoly taking the position.

With the leader in a different zip code, there was plenty of other action to watch, and the race was exciting. Three different battles on different parts of the track. Older racers, younger races, lady racers, all putting on a great show for those that came to watch.

Times are tough, for all of us. We need to stick together now more than ever. Get to a track, support them so they survive, and enjoy the show that is put on for us, regardless of how many of few there are.

Fozzy

Karnac.com

Sunshine State Racing

By Robert Howell|2022-06-28T18:49:25-04:00June 28th, 2022|Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

24th Annual Clyde Hart Memorial this Saturday (7/2/2022)

Clyde Hart was the patriarch of the New Smyrna Speedway, the man responsible for what New Smyrna Speedway is today and this Saturday we celebrate his memory with the annual Clyde Hart Memorial Super Late Model 100! This year the race returns to its familiar July 4th weekend spot on the calendar, after the tire shortage and weather issues cased it to be delayed to the World Series.

The Clyde Hart Memorial began in 1999 after the passing of Clyde Hart and as fate would have it the legendary David Rogers would win the inaugural contest! Over the years this event has been a staple of the speedway becoming one of the cherished crown jewels that all racers want to add to their resume. Wayne Anderson has the most wins in the event history, with 5. His last victory came back in 2011.

Many different stars have claimed victory in this event including Rogers, Anderson, Mike Fritts, Tim Russell, Jeff Choquette , Brad May and Rich Clouser. Some of the top NASCAR stars, including Kyle Busch have competed in this event! With a few putting their name on the list of winners; including Steven Wallace and our most recent Clyde Hart champion, William Byron!

No matter the year and no matter the circumstance the stars always come out for the Clyde Hart Memorial and this year will be no exception. The Florida Sunbelt Super Late Model Series made its return this year and the Clyde Hart Memorial will be race number 3 of the six-pack series. Brad May and Bobby Good have claimed wins this season, with May entering the event as the Series point leader. Will we see a 3rd different winner after the checkers fly this Saturday?

A nice field of cars is expected for this year’s running including; Brad May, Colin Allman, Michael Atwell, Bobby Good, Rich Clouser, John Coffman, Brian Finney, Dusty Williams, Daniel Dye, Nick White, Michael Hinde and more planning to run for a shot to take home the HAT!

The LKQ Super Stocks will one again be in action as the rivalry between the Spears and Bobby Holley continues for another week (plus the American Auto Dash for Cash), The Central Florida A/C and Heating INC E-Mods return for the first time in a while, along with the explosive Bomber A division, Sportsman and Ground Pounders too!

All this for just $20! Join us this Saturday at 7:30 as we write the next chapter in the Clyde Hart Memorial history book!