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FL United Promoters Series Race #1

The FL United Promoters Series Super Late Models open the 2013 season with the 33rd Annual Ice Breaker 100 at Citrus Co. Speedway this past Saturday night. Wayne Anderson of Wildwood, added his second Ice Breaker win to his racing resume, his first win in this historic event came in 2009. He now joins the legendary Dick Trickle and his father Dick Anderson as the only other two time winners, the senior Anderson has four wins in this prestige event.

Nineteen cars were on hand for the Ice Breaker with 15 taking qualifying, on this cold Sat. afternoon. David Green in the Drawdy Bros. #12 set fast time with a 13.568 on the tight fast oval. Local Citrus racer Mike Bresnahan would take 2nd fastest and 2013 Rookie of the Year contender Anthony Cataldi rounded out the top 3 for qualifying. With the re-draw, the line up was set, Randy Anderson and Jonathan Guy would start on the front row.

Randy Anderson led the field for the first six laps before dad, Wayne caught him and made the underneath past coming off turn two to take the lead. The elder Anderson set sail and never looked back as he captured the 100 Green Flag Laps event. Daniel Webster of Brooksville was the runner up in his new look #33, rookie contender Randy Anderson, Bresnahan, and Devon McLeod completed the top five. (more…)

By Scott|2013-03-04T14:43:35-05:00March 4th, 2013|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Eagle Jet/Top Gun Sprints Kicks Off 2013 Season

The 2013 Eagle Jet/Top Gun Sprint series opening night is rapidly approaching. March 9th at Hendry County Motorsports Park is where the action begins. With our new sponsorship on board, more contingency sponsors than ever, an Eagle Jet Shoot-Out miniseries and an increased point fund, 2013 is shaping up to be the best year ever.

We are pleased to announce that the Barfield Clean Sweep will be returning in 2013 but with a slight twist. The Sweep will now be named the ‘Jeff’ Barfield Sweep in honor of our beloved Mrs. Barfield, once again paying $100.00 per night to anyone that wins a heat race and the feature event. The money rolls over each night until we have a winner.

RAD, or Race Against Drugs Stay on Track Activity books have arrived. Over 3000 of these books will be presented to the tracks this year for distribution to children attending the races to encourage them to live drug free and healthier lives.

Come be part of the fun! Membership forms are available on our website. See you in Clewiston.

By Scott|2013-02-27T21:30:45-05:00February 27th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off

Pittman Leads World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Into Arizona

Tucson International Raceway hosts Wildcat Shootout Presented by NAPA on March 9

TUCSON, Ariz. – Feb. 26, 2013 – Life is good for Daryn Pittman.
He’s back on the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series – piloting a car for NASCAR star Kasey Kahne – and after the first weekend of competition this season, Pittman is at the top of his game.

After claiming the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment title with a win and a trio of top fives in three Florida races, Pittman is atop the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series standings. And he’s headed to a track where he hasn’t finished outside the top six. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-27T00:11:34-05:00February 27th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Bubba Raceway Park Opens Regular Season Up This Saturday!

Ocala, FL- Bubba Raceway Park is ready to throw some mud once more after an exciting Bubba Army Winter Nationals in which drivers such as Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Steve Kinser, and Bryan Clauson tore it up and put on 13 exciting nights of racing for the fans. We open up our points-paying season this Saturday at 7:00 with the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds and the 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks. Joining them after a 1-year hiatus from the 3/8 mile track will be the always exciting Florida Mini Sprints Association and the debut of the all-new Bubba Army 360 Sprint Cars. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-26T01:17:23-05:00February 26th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Recaps 37th Annual DART Winternationals

WAYCROSS, GA (February 25, 2013) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series completed another successful Dart Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida last week. There were 46 different drivers that entered the week-long events. Race fans were entertained with some of the most exciting racing action including five (5) different winners out of the six (6) race events during the week. Don O’Neal won the Dart Winternationals points title and the $5,000 bonus with an outstanding week of consistency. O’Neal earned podium finishes in five (5) out of the six (6) events including one win, two 2nd place finishes, two 3rd place finishes and a 8th place finish to beat out 2012 Dart Winternationals Champion Dennis Erb who was the only repeat winner during the Dart Winternationals. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-26T00:55:55-05:00February 26th, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Southern All Stars adds double-header weekend for August 9th and 10th in Georgia

HUNTSVILLE, AL (February 22, 2013)—The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series has announced two additional dates to the 2013 schedule that bring the total number of races scheduled to 23 races.

The series will race as part of a Georgia double-header weekend August 9th and 10th. The series will race at the Albany Motor Speedway in Albany, GA on Friday August 9th paying $4,000 to win. Then the series will race on Saturday Night August 10th at the Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, GA paying $4,000 to win.

The series is almost ready to begin the 2013 campaign and a busy Month of March as SAS will race four straight weekends: March 3rd at Cherokee Speedway, March 9th at Cleveland Speedway, March 16th at East Alabama Motor Speedway and March 23rd at Smoky Mountain Speedway. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-26T00:56:49-05:00February 26th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

Super DIRTcar Series Star Hearn Wins Thrilling Florida Finale

Last Race of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment Keeps Fans on Their Feet

BARBERVILLE, FLA. – February 24, 2013 – When Brett Hearn wins, he wins with style. His victory yesterday at the Super DIRTcar Series UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment finale was nothing short.

Not only did Big Block Modified legend Hearn usurp the lead in lap 49 of the 50-lapper, but he also did so after a lap-35 flat in took him from the lead to the tail of the field.

“At that point, the crew had a really dejected look on their faces,” Hearn recalled pulling up to his pit crew for a tire change. “They were changing the right rear tire, and I’m thinking, they think I don’t have a chance.”

Nonetheless, Hearn worked his magic, navigating to second place off a lap-45 restart and, in a stunning last-lap lead change, passed Mario Clair on the back straightaway to take the win.

“I knew that if I was going to pass him I had to go on the inside and nail a really good turn – stay low in the middle of (turn) two and then get ahold of a shot off the backstretch and move up on him a little bit,” Hearn said. “I could run that lap over in my mind a hundred times.”

Hearn started the race in tenth with H.J. Bunting III taking the lead off the initial green. Stewart Friesen passed Bunting in lap two and, by lap 15, Friesen was darting between lapped cars with Hearn at his back bumper. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-24T17:25:35-05:00February 24th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Lanigan Caps 42nd UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit With First-Ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory At Volusia Speedway Park

Runner-Up Richards Crowned Late Model Champion Of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 23, 2013 – Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., ended the 42nd UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment on a high note, capturing Saturday night’s 50-lap WoO LMS A-Main for his first-ever victory in World of Outlaws Late Model Series action at Volusia Speedway Park.

The defending WoO LMS champion outdueled Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., to assume command for good on lap 17, but he was challenged repeatedly during the race’s second half by both McCreadie and Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., before pulling away following a final caution flag on lap 41.

Richards never seriously threatened Lanigan over the last nine circuits, crossing the finish line 0.990 of a second behind the victor. The runner-up finish sent Richards home with the WoO LMS points lead after a season-opening burst of eight events and he also was named the Late Model champion of the 2013 UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit, earning himself a unique bronze gator-shaped trophy. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-24T16:46:25-05:00February 24th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

DANNY HOLTGRAVER SHINES OVER A STELLAR FIELD WINNIING THE 360 12TH ANNUAL RONALD LANEY MEMORIAL WORTH $10,000 SATURDAY AT EAST BAY RACEWAY PARK

TAMPA, FL……..Like a man on a mission, young Danny Holtgraver of Pittsburgh PA made his move early passing race leader Tim Shaffer for the lead with an inside move in turn one of a lap three restart and was never challenged in his quest for the15th Annual King of 360’s crown and the $l0,000 that also marked the 12th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night.

“This is unbelievable, “ said the 23 year old after his biggest win ever, ”my mechanic Brian Kemenah had everything so close to perfect on this J&J, powered by a Kistler engine and riding on VRP shocks, that it would have been hard to screw up. What a world of difference from the last time I was here in 2009, when I flipped half way down the back straightaway.”
“My owners Rob Hunter and Bryan Grove brought on board our sponsors Canton Erectors and Berlin Natural Bakery and I want to give a special thanks to Rob Timmons and Chris Bowe for spending endless hours with Brian in the shop every night,” added Holtgraver. (more…)

By Scott|2013-02-24T16:36:04-05:00February 24th, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

First Time Winner Shane Lewis From Pennsylvania Wins Final Night Of 37th Annual Winternationals At East Bay Raceway Park

February 23, 2013 – Tampa, FL – Over 45 Mini Sprints were on hand for the final night of the 37th Annual Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. Over 17 states were represented for the 3 day event.

The first of four heat races were run and heat race number one went to last year’s winner from Delran, NJ in his Hyper Chassis/Kawasaki 636cc engine was Tyler Devault. Heat race number two went to Honeybook, PA’s Hyper Chassis/750 cc engine was Shane Lewis. Heat three went to Deland, Florida’s Dirk Miller in his Hyper Chassis/750 cc engine. The final heat race went to Osceola, Arkansas’s Travis Senter, Jr. in his PMP/FTZ 750cc engine.

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By Scott|2013-02-24T16:20:28-05:00February 24th, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

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