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Rick Reed of Punta Gorda wins big Road Warrior 50

What looked to be like another rained out night of racing, turned out to be a night of some of the best racing action yet. Practice was just about over when a brief shower came through and put a damper on things and just when the track was dried it rained again. The speedway staff did a great job of pumping water, drying the track and speedway owner Kevin Williams gave the ok to open up and lets go racing.

If you stayed home you missed out on the door to door fast and furious racing action that makes PGS the place to be on Sat nights. (more…)

By Scott|2012-05-01T00:25:13-04:00May 1st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

The Pappa Johns 100 Buddy’s Home Furnishings Blizzard Series Race #2 at 5 Flags Speedway

The 2012 Racing Season is in full swing at 5 Flags Speedway, as the Buddy’s Home Furnishings Blizzard Series Race # 2 is scheduled for this Friday Night. The “Papa John’s 100” for Super Late Models promises another stellar field of the finest Super Late Model teams in the Southeast. 31 Drivers took the Green Flag on opening day just over a month ago, and 100 Laps later, Dawsonville Georgia driver Chase Elliott parked his Ford in Victory Lane, backing up his Snowball Derby Victory 3 months prior. A new Winner will be virtually assured this Friday, as young Elliott has NASCAR commitments in Richmond. (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-25T17:15:03-04:00April 25th, 2012|5 Flags Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Five Divisions Headline The Night

By- Jim Rouse, Bubba Raceway Park Media

4-23-12 – Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Open-Wheel Modifieds, Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK Gary Thunderstocks, and Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks will race for points and glory (as well as $1000) this week after a succesful week-end of Monster Jam Summer Heat!

Kyle Bronson has scored all but 2 points possible this season in the 40B Modified and that gives him the points lead. Bronson hasn’t had to put up much of a fight but 2nd place Rich Pratt is ready to fight him for a win. Scott Mooers leads the battle for 3rd but Jim Passino and Scott Kurtzner are in hot pursuit. Those 3 are ready to strike if the top 2 have troubles and break into victory lane by season’s end! “4-Time” Jeff Mathews is 10th just behind Tyler Clem and Larry Mott. Mathews is nearly 100 points out and will have to work hard just to pass the consistent drivers Mott and Clem. (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-25T13:13:23-04:00April 25th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Punta Gorda Speedway April 28th Racing Action

If you missed the last race when the Late Model Sportsman ran for 50 Laps, here is your chance to witness the door to door fast and furious racing action that makes PGS the place to be on Sat nights.

Thats right, Late Model Sportsman are back at it for 50 laps, will last years champ Bill Vandevender be able to claim the win as he and Aaron Williamson battled for laps back and forth trying to catch Brandon Morris last time out. (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-25T13:09:39-04:00April 25th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

1st Annual Showtime Speedway Car Show & Swap Meet!

We do still have swap meet spaces available… $25.00 per pit slab.

Any kind of show car or racing machine is invited to the car show – which will be on the oval stock car track.

Admission is $5.00 for adults, 14 and under free.

Driver Splash Tank and 2012 Showtime merchandise on sale.

By Scott|2012-04-24T00:17:40-04:00April 24th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Showtime Speedway|Comments Off

Announcement from the Florida United Promoters late Model Series

With the announcement from Punta Gorda Speedway that they have cancelled racing this weekend, the Florida United Promoters Late Model Series would like to invite all the teams that were scheduled to run their 100 lap event to join the Series this Saturday at Desoto Super Speedway in Bradenton, FL. “Although the weather is threatening, we are going to do our best to get the race in” said Series Director Rick Williams. “In turn, we are encouraging our series members to attend Punta Gorda Speedway on June 9^th, the scheduled make-up date for their race.”

Round 4 of the FUPLMS has been restructured to include benefits such as $400 to start the race, $3000 to win and no mandatory tire or fuel purchase rule. “We can make this a win-win for the fans, drivers, teams, and both tracks if the weather cooperates,” said Williams.

By Scott|2012-04-19T19:54:23-04:00April 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Punta Gorda Speedway Weekend Update, Races Cancelled

Attention Drivers, Crews and Race Fans

Due to the inclement weather forecast for this weekend, Punta Gorda Speedway has decided to cancel the races for April 21st.

The 100 lap Super Late Model #4 has been rescheduled for June 9 th , all other classes stay tuned for rescheduled updates to come soon.

You can visit our web site, to stay up to date with all speedway information www.puntagordaspeedway.com

We at Punta Gorda Speedway hope we have cancelled early enough to help you with your weekend plans.

Thanks to all drivers, crews and fans that support PGS.

Have a safe weekend and we will see you on the 28th

By Scott|2012-04-19T19:51:41-04:00April 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Punta Gorda Speedway is the Place to be on Saturday Night for the Best Short Track Racing in the State

Punta Gorda Speedway is the place to be on Saturday Night for some of the best short track racing in the state.

April 21st at the Punta Gorda Speedway, race number 4 of the Goodyear Late Model Challenge 12 Pak series.

Super Late Models for 100 laps that saw Steve Gill out of Sarasota as the last race winner, Wayne Anderson won the first race and Daryl Shelnut won the second race.

Who will be the winner of race number 4? Come out to PGS and see one of the best races at the track that is to tough to tame. (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-18T18:44:21-04:00April 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Crash A Rama Results from Auburndale Speedway

If you weren’t at Auburndale Speedway Saturday night for the Crash A Rama you missed the best show of the season. The pits were full of cars and busses ready to put on a crashing good show. The stands were packed. If you missed this show you will have to make sure you make the next one in October.

The winners in each Crash A Rama event are:

Pro Figure 8’s

1-#14 Wayne Calkins

2-#99 Benny Harris

3-#01 Mason Love (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-18T18:37:18-04:00April 18th, 2012|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Pro Late Model 100 Orlando Speedworld – 13th April 2012

By Andy Sandall – FASCAR Media

It’s often said that Friday 13th can make racers do strange things out on the track, but at Orlando Speedworld it seemed to bring out the best in the drivers as they put on a great show across 7 senior divisions and treated the fans to some great racing. Headlining the show would be the 100 lap race for Pro Late Models, but the regular divisions had their fair share of thrills and spills too.

The Pro Late Models are a new division for 2012, representing an updated version of the old Limited Late Model class. Fast qualifier #36 Devin McLeod, his number identifying him as the latest driver to sit in the car made famous by Tim Russell, would start on the front row alongside #127 Kyle Maynard. With the dropping of the green flag it would take the teenager McLeod rake until just the third turn to be in lead with Maynard and #27 Bobby Good dropping behind him. (more…)

By Scott|2012-04-18T04:18:27-04:00April 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld, Race Results|Comments Off