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FL United Promoters Series Rolls into Citrus County Speedway

This Saturday May 18th the Florida United Promoters Series will travel to Citrus County Speedway for the third race for The Sportsman, Pro-Trucks and Open Wheel Modified’s. The Sportsman and Trucks are primed and ready for this weekends racing after being rained out at Bronson this past Saturday. Leading the points in the sportsman, Brandon Morris will be trying to expand his lead on runner up James Wright III, Craig Cuzzone, Bobby Mobley & others.

In the Pro-Trucks, the sleek black #41 of Steve Darvalics will be challenged by a pair of Jessica’s with Green and Murphy right on his tail. Dylan Martin, the only Dodge in the series of Dustin Dunn and a host of others will be on hand for The Alan Jay Automotive Network 50 lap event. The Modified’s will round out the FUPS Triple 50’s with Travis Roland defending his point lead over Josh Todd, LJ Grimm, Roger Blevins, Shawn Harper & Wayne Jefferson.

There will be open practice on Friday 5/17 from 5-9pm., overnight parking is welcome. Saturday pit gates open noon, tech at12:30pm. racing at 5:30pm.

By Scott|2013-05-14T13:43:33-04:00May 14th, 2013|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Schatz Continues Mastery of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at Knoxville

Defending champion charges to third victory of 2013 by winning Mediacom Shootout

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – May 11, 2013 – If it wasn’t obvious before, Donny Schatz made it clear on Saturdaynight: The path to winning at Knoxville Raceway goes through him.

Schatz charged from seventh to victory in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Mediacom Shootout at the famous half-mile, where he has won five of the past six Knoxville Nationals crowns in addition to winning six additional series races there since 2006.

In a field of 51 cars, it was Brian Brown, Craig Dollansky and Tim Kaeding who tried to prevent Schatz from returning to Knoxville’s victory lane, a place Schatz practically calls home. Brown earned his second pole of the season and jumped out to a quick lead before Dollansky was able to slide into the top spot on lap 9. Meanwhile, Schatz reeled in Kaeding, then Brown and set his sights on Dollansky. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:38:31-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

McCreadie’s Late-Race Tangle With Lapped Car Sends Clanton To World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory At I-30 Speedway

Despite Deflating Left-Rear Tire, Georgia Driver Holds Off Lanigan Over Final Five Laps For Third Win Of ‘13

LITTLE ROCK, AR – May 11, 2013 – Shane Clanton knows his third World of Outlaws Late Model Series triumph of 2013 was a product of good fortune.

After capturing Saturday night’s 50-lap A-Main at I-30 Speedway, the 37-year-old driver from Zebulon, Ga., could only shake his head at the unlikely turn of events that made him a winner in the national tour’s first-ever event in the state of Arkansas.

“I got lucky,” admitted Clanton, who was victorious for the second time in the last three WoO LMS events. “It was given to me because (Tim) McCreadie got into the lapped car. He had a better race car.”

Indeed, Clanton appeared resigned to finishing second after being passed for the lead by Watertown, N.Y.’s McCreadie on lap 43. But two circuits later McCreadie spun between turns three and four when he tangled with Robbie Stuart while attempting to lap the DeRidder, La., driver, sending McCreadie to the rear of the field for the ensuing restart and handing the top spot back to Clanton.

Then Clanton – despite running with a deflating left-rear tire on his Kennedy Motorsports Capital Race Car – held off a furious challenge from Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., over the final five laps to defeat the defending WoO LMS champion by a mere 0.259 of a second. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:36:28-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Tony Agin Wins Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint 25 Lap Feature Event At East Bay Raceway Park

Agin-Winner-5-11-13 May 11th, 2013 – Tampa, FL – Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints made their first appearance of the 2013 Season with 19 cars ready to battle for their feature event. Also racing tonight were the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First feature of the night went to the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks. Winning their heat races were Justan Rodgers and Buck Woodhouse and also would make up the front row for the feature event. Buck Woodhouse would lead the first three laps until caution would come out for debris on the front stretch. Woodhouse was leading with his brother Roy in second and Dennis Williams in third. When the race resumed Woodhouse would hold onto the top until several scars spun on the back stretch bringing out the caution once again. Two more cautions came out but it was Buck Woodhouse holding onto the lead with Dennis Williams trying to get around him. The final caution came out with just one lap to go when William Burnside spun in turn two. It was the green and the white flag waving together as Woodhouse went around the 1/3 mile track and picked up the win with Dennis Williams, Jarod Gay, Roy Woodhouse and Thomas Burnside rounding out the top five. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:33:32-04:00May 12th, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Brady Smith Brilliant in Spring Shootout at LaSalle

La Salle, IL (May 11, 2013) – Brady Smith edged out fellow Wisconsin driver, Jimmy Mars by just a few inches at LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night in winning the Jeff’s Enginemasters Spring Shootout. It was Smith’s first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since 2008. Trailing Smith and Mars to the finish line in the $10,000 to win race was John Blankenship, Chris Simpson, and Don O’Neal.

“I have to thank Jimmy (Mars) for racing me clean that was quite a race, we are happy to be here in Lucas Oil victory lane. We haven’t been racing much this year, I had knee surgery back in March, and it took a while to recover from that,” said Smith. With the win Smith became the seventh different winner in eleven LOLMDS events in 2013.

Mars was seeking his first LOLMDS victory since the ’09 North/South 100 at Florence (KY) Speedway, but fell just short of the win. “Congratulations to Brady, I hope the fans enjoyed that race, to run 50-laps here without a yellow says something about the track and the drivers in this race. We got boxed in there behind another car and Brady was able to get around me. I thought that on the final lap, I was going to get him. I saw him slide up the track and he left and opening, but we came up just short.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:23:29-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

SERGI SURGES TO SLM VICTORY – FUNK FINALLY STAYS TOGETHER FOR SUPER STOCK WIN AT ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

As luck would have it, a light rain shower hit Orlando SpeedWorld just before the 8 pm start time but, after a delay of about an hour, the NASCAR Whelan All-American Series show went on as planned. The rain hit at just the wrong time as there was no sunshine or wind to help dry the track so it was up to track crews and the drivers to get the job done. A few adjustments were made to the program including scrapping the heat races to insure the show would end at a decent hour.

The 25-lap Super Late Model feature was dominated by Anthony Sergi of Geneva in the MJS Concrete Special as he led the event flag to flag. The race ran green to checker without a caution and Rich Clouser, the winner here two weeks ago, ran a strong second but could never muster the horses to catch Sergi. Brannen Hester took third position trailed by Bob Glover and John Kennedy.

The Super Stocks again put on their usual competitive race and it was Donny Funk finally getting the mechanical monkey off his back as he led most of the way after starting from the pole. Funk set the early pace but had Jeff Cuddy right on his bumper. On lap seven, the engine blew in Ron McCreary’s “Pepto Bismol” Buick and he coated the turn one and two area with oil. Jeff Cuddy spun in the oil while Brandon Christian also hit it and slapped the turn two wall. Everyone was able to continue with the exception of McCreary. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:19:52-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off

Full Speed Ahead For World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100’ May 25-26 At Tyler County Speedway

Hometown Racing Association Takes Control Of Holiday-Weekend Racing & Concert After Cancelation Of ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Raffle

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – May 10, 2013 – Thanks to John Watson and the Hometown Racing Association, the huge World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100’ doubleheader on May 25-26at Tyler County Speedway is steaming full speed ahead.

Any uncertainty about the status of the national tour’s Memorial Day weekend visit to the quarter-mile oval in the hills of West Virginia following last week’s cancelation of the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ mega-raffle by the Tyler County Fireman’s Association due to lack of ticket sales was erased by a quick response from Watson and Co.

“The Jackpot 100 is our big Memorial Day weekend event,” said Watson, who heads the Hometown Racing Association group that was formed to operate Tyler County Speedway this season. “We want to have this weekend feature World of Outlaws racing for a long time to come, so canceling this whole race because the Fireman’s Association’s plans for the ‘Bonanza’ raffle did not work out would not have been good for the future. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-10T14:32:37-04:00May 10th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

SUPER LATE MODELS BACK ON TAP AT ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

Orlando SpeedWorld returns to regular NASCAR Whelan All-American Series racing action Friday night with a six division program headed by the Super Late Models. Deland’s Rich Clouser led a strong 14-car field to the checker in the SLM feature two weeks ago and hopes to cash in again this week in his Sanford Auto Dealer’s Exchange Special wrenched by Bobby and Danny Sears. Expect Clouser to have a big group of challengers including young Anthony Sergi of Geneva and Cocoa’s Dusty Cornelius among others. Joining the Super Late Models will be the E-Modifieds, Pro Trucks, Super Stocks, Strictly Stocks and Bandoleros. Pit gates open at 4 pm, grandstands at 6 pm and racing starts promptly at 8 pm. General admission is $12 with all kids 12 and under admitted free of charge.

NEWS & NOTES:

Over 55 different drivers entered action in last week’s Crash-A-Rama event at SpeedWorld. The E&H Car Crushing team scored a win in the Roller Derby race while E&H drivers William “Huggy Bear” Hindman and Jim “Crusher” Erb scored respective victories in the Chain Race and Flag Pole Race. The Gayton family started and ended the evening on a winning note with Bruce Gayton taking the checker first in the Enduro race while Brian Gayton outlasted a big field in the FWD Demo Derby that took over a half-hour to complete. Popular Crash-A-Rama veteran “Raybo” took an upset victory in the School Bus Figure Eight race while other winners were Scotty Roland (Scooter Demo Derby), Jason Clendinin (Skid Car race) and Mike Gamache in the Boat-Camper/Trailer race. Stunt men Chris Morena and Tim Chitwood entertained the crowd and “Benny the Bomb” blew himself up yet again and lived to tell about it. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-09T15:51:51-04:00May 9th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Presented by Tuffy Auto Service of Jonesville this Saturday at Bronson Speedway

Bronson Speedway will host FL United Promoters Series presented by Tuffy Auto Service of Jonesville this Saturday May 11th with the running of the Blackwater Integration Sportsman 50, the Alan Jay Automotive Network Pro-Trucks 50 presented by the Joey Coulter Charity 200 Racing for a Cure, and the FUPS Legends and Bando’s. This will be the first visit to the track know as Florida’s Premier High Bank Short Track for FL United Promoters Series Teams. We are pleased to have Bronson agree to hosting this event as we continue to expand the FUPS Brand to different venues in Florida, stated series director Rick Williams.

Sportsman point leader Brandon Morris who has one win thus far will be battling the challenges of series regulars, James Wright III, Craig Cuzzone, James Mobley, Bobby Hartin, Cody McDuffie and many more. In the Alan Jay Automotive Network Pro-Trucks it will be Jessica Green with a win last month, Jessica Murphy, Dylan Martin, and Mica Williams and a host of others all chasing point leader Steve Darvalics who won the season opener at Auburndale back in March. Legends points leader Kory Abbott will be trying for win number four this season with Teddy Lively, Danielle Stratton, Becca Monopoli, all trying to break his dominance over the competition. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-07T15:04:42-04:00May 7th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sportsman, Trucks|Comments Off

Rain, Rain, Stay Away

Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL- After the Mike Peters Open was postponed for the “R-word,” we hope to get back to action at Bubba Raceway Park. The NeSmith Crate Late Models are on tap as well as the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds, Bubba Army Hobby Stocks, and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. Those 4 divisions will bring the heat but may be overshadowed by the Bigwheel Race for the fans.

Bryan Bernhardt is incredible. The driver out of Versailles, IN, has all 3 cars he has driven in the top 5 in points and that includes the Bubba Raceway Park Crate Late Models points lead. As he tries to keep his Bubba Army Performance Engines #B69 up front it’ll be Dover, Florida’s Jeff Mathews chasing him in the Gator Core Recycling #33. Mathews owns Bernhardt’s Modified ride so that just adds to the tight battle between the two. Tyler Clem is in an outstanding third place and sits just nineteen points behind the leader. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-07T00:26:58-04:00May 7th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

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Defending champion charges to third victory of 2013 by winning Mediacom Shootout

Despite Deflating Left-Rear Tire, Georgia Driver Holds Off Lanigan Over Final Five Laps For Third Win Of ‘13

Hometown Racing Association Takes Control Of Holiday-Weekend Racing & Concert After Cancelation Of ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Raffle