It was a cool, dry night at Punta Gorda Speedway that was fill with ghost and goblins, bubble bees, and even a visit from Danica Patrick. As the kids from all ages invaded the speedway dressed up in all sorts of costumes there were no signs of all the rain that fell on the speedway all day long Friday. (more…)
Halloween is a favorite night of the drivers and the fans and they were treated to an exciting night of action. The RaceCar Engineering Late Models and Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks returned while the Amsoil V-8 Thunderstocks, Mini Stocks, and Gladiators inched closer to their respective finales.
Young Devin Walker started on pole but quickly fell through the field and spun in turn 1 with Scott Haas and Donald Woosley after 1 completed lap. It was later found out that Walker had a broken axle. (more…)
Its called Trick or Treat the drivers night, kids dress up and invade the Punta Gorda Speedway for a
fun filled night of racing and lots of treats for the kids. Drivers and their cars line up on the front stretch with lots of candy and treats while kids pour onto the track to go driver to driver, car to car, and load up on tons of candy and treats. There will also be a costume contest, so lets get the kids ready for a safe, fun filled night of racing and Trick or Treat.
Racing will be Oct 29- Open Wheel Modified Twin 35, Pro 4/ Fab 4 40 laps, Road Warriors 50 Laps, Mini Stocks, Cowboy Cadillac 35 Laps
Start making plans now to come early and stay late, you don?t want to miss out. This is always a fun night for the kids. (more…)
By Jimmy Rouse- Bubba Raceway Park Media
October 25, 2011
With just 4 weeks left before the Bubba Is Thankful Week-End the points battles are getting tight and no one will let a point slip away now. The RaceCar Engineering Late Models return as do the Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks. The rescheduled Double Points event for the Amsoil V-8 Thunderstocks, Mini Stock action, and Gladiator battles will also occur. Of course, with Halloween on Monday the kids get to trick-or-treat on the frontstretch as they do annually! (more…)
Carol Andrews – What a night of racing and action Saturday Night at Auburndale Speedway. The Super Late Models were the special event for the night. We had 12 Late Models competing for the $3,000. 1st place money. Steve Dorer won the top qualifing, then got DQ along with Jeff Scofield at the end of the race for problems on the track and in the pit area. (more…)
By Jeff Bean-NFS Media- Lake City Fl. Wayne O’Neal ended a three year win less stretch in Sportsman competition at North Florida Speedway Saturday night. The night also featured a Halloween celebration with trick or treating for the kids and a costume contest for all the youngsters. In other racing action Adam Bedenbaugh continued his dream season with a hard fought win over Bo Allen in Late Model action. David Pleaugh extended his point lead with a win in the Florida Mini Sprint Association feature event. Point leader Shane Taylor used a borrowed ride to win his fourth Pure Stock race in his last five tries. (more…)
Saturday night was headlined by the 3rd annual Eddie Brann Memorial Open Wheel Modified race. This race has been the premier event in the state for the Open Wheel Modified division over the past 3 years. 33 cars registered to compete in this event, which is the largest field of Modifieds in the state this year. All 33 cars got a shot at the $150 fast qualifier award presented by Ridgeline Tire & Service. After the dust settled, Josh Todd (51) proved to be the man to beat, turning a blistering lap of 14.215 seconds. (more…)
Oct. 22, 2011 – Six divisions on hand tonight at East Bay Raceway Park. Pink shirts were in full effect in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Night here at The Clay By The Bay.
The first feature of the evening was the Street Stocks. Jeff Rodgers and Donnie Reed made up the front row. Rodgers and Reed also won their heat events early on in the races. Rodgers was looking to make it two in a row. From the drop of the green flag, Rodgers had the field in check. Reed, Locke Brown and several other drivers were all chasing him for the fifteen laps. (more…)
It was a great night to spend outdoors and Punta Gorda Speedway is the place to be on a Saturday Night to watch some of the best short track racing in the state. The night started out with the Bandolero’s running their featured event and it was all Johnny Holmes of Port Charlotte to go start to finish and cruise to the winner’s circle. (more…)
The final race of the GA for Fair Tax / David Ragan Ford Outlaw Latemodel Series was a great one! Mathew Wragg set on the pole with David Hodges outside. On the drop of the green Wragg jumped to an early lead. Second through 5th were tight with Hodges, Jason Bates, Steve Renner, and Steve Barker swapping position ever lap. There were a few cautions throughout the race with Jason Bates slipping off the top and Kyle MaCallam spinning. (more…)