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O’Neal Wins U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship; Owens Clinches Lucas Oil Series Title

ALMA, OH (October 15, 2011) – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN led flag-to-flag in capturing the 31^st Annual Dirt Track World Championship Presented by Sunoco on Saturday Night at Atomic Speedway. O’Neal started on the pole and paced the field the entire distance to earn $50,000 for his first career win in the event. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN finished second, enabling him to clinch the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV came home third followed by Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

O’Neal waited through several caution flags during the event, none of which were major incidents as he brought the MasterSbilt House Car home for the third crown jewel win of the season and his fifth series victory of the year. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-16T19:01:31-04:00October 16th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Frustration, Tragedy, And Cheers

Jimmy Rouse- Bubba Raceway Park Media

October 15, 2011- The Top Gun Sprints made their 4th trip to the 3/8 mile and they left the wings in the trailer. The National Late Model Series Southern Tour brought a show to Bubba Raceway Park and the Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks and Gladiators also put their vehicles on the clay. Some drivers impressed while others found distress. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-16T17:53:31-04:00October 16th, 2011|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Sizemore Takes Modified Win At NFS

By Jeff Bean-NFS Media
Paul Sizemore Jr. took the Open Wheel Modified feature event Saturday night with a green to checker run. Jody Turner took the win in Sportsman main event action and Bud Chancey was the winner in Street Stock. Veronica Clark was victorious in the Pure Stock feature and Tony LaPorta out dueled Kevin Underwood for top honors in Box Stock action.

Sportsman would kick off the nights feature event action and Kevin Mills and Paul Shead would make up the front row. Mills would grab the lead and hold it for the first two laps before the caution would appear for an incident involving Dave Ponton and Kevin Davis in turn four. On the ensuing restart Mills would come to rest along the wall at the exit of turn two. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-16T17:49:26-04:00October 16th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, North Florida Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Bill Vandevender Dominates the Sportsman with Three Wins in a Row

The weather was great and with a good crowd on hand the points battle have really been heating up the racing in some of the classes.

The Mini Stock were moved to the first feature of the night to give some of the drivers in the Pro 4 time to make the feature after several cars being towed to the pits. A great battle went on with Kyle Rice of Labelle, who lead the first half while closely being chased by Fred Harrison. On a restart, Harrison was able to get by Rice to take over the lead then it was Rice battling back. Fred Harrison would go onto win with Kyle Rice second, John Pummell Jr third and making her return back into racing to finish fourth was Michele Riley. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-16T17:42:34-04:00October 16th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Tonight’s Events from the U.S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship Postponed Until Tomorrow

(October 7, 2011) – Night one of the U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship has been postponed until tomorrow. As rain soaked K-C Raceway off and on all day, the rains began again just before hot laps were set to begin and forced the postponement of the day’s events. Tomorrow, there will be a full show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All Gates will open at Noon, with the drivers meeting slated for 3:30 and Hotlaps beginning at 4PM. For the LOLMDS, there will be Red Buck Cigars/DirtonDirt.com Time Trials, 6 heat races, B-Mains, and the 100-Lap $50,000 to win 31^st Annual U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship Presented by Sunoco.

By Scott|2011-10-15T04:40:27-04:00October 15th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Top Gun Sprints Go Topless at BRP

The Top Gun Sprint Series will be going topless at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. this Saturday October 15^th. With the first of two non-wing events to be held at BRP, with the next show on October 22th.

October 15^th will be the first time the Top Gun Sprints have raced without the wings; many of the young drivers have never driven with out the wings. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-13T21:29:23-04:00October 13th, 2011|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Series, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off

This Saturday night at the Punta Gorda Speedway

The sportsman are back this weekend October 15th at PGS and points battle is really heating up.

Bill Vandevender taking over the points lead after the last race, leading only by 1 point over Greg Krom who has been holding the first place spot since April. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-13T21:24:32-04:00October 13th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Dear Karnac Fans

My name is Scott McAllister and I’m the new administrator of Karnac.com. I have delayed writing this letter to give myself and the racing community some time to observe Jack’s life and legacy after his almost life-long dedication to this sport and lifestyle. Everyone that met and knew Jack was aware of the time and effort he committed to building Karnac and promoting racing of all types and I promised Jack and Cathy before his passing that I would carry on the work he started many years ago.

I have slowly been able to decipher Jack’s method to update the site (along with the help of several others) to allow me to at least keep the site revised with current information, but as we all know, Karnac is much more than press releases and a message board. It was, and still is your home for auto racing photo and audio archives, editorials, and human interest stories that involve the racing community. I look forward to bringing you new stories about drivers, car owners, team members, fans and sponsors that will keep you entertained and informed about racing locally and across the country.

The site will soon be completely updated with a new look and layout, but rest assured, the content and Jack’s vision will remain and Karnac will continue for many years to come. I would like to say thanks to Rick Anges for not only managing the message board, but for his continuing commitment to Jack and his site. Together, we plan to maintain Jack’s integrity to the racing community.

I would also like to recognize several others that have helped along the way, knowing I’m either unaware or merely forgotten if I leave anyone out. Of course, Bill Green, who worked with Jack to start Short Track America, Jane Smith with her detailed and eloquent writing skills throughout the years and everyone that were a part of Real Racin’ USA and also Inside Florida Racing including Rob Elting and CeCe Brooks, Hans Nieborg and Craig Clarke.

As I look through the pages of Karnac, I realize that no one has done more for the local racer than Jack Smith. Literally 1000’s of interviews and photos, more press releases than I can count, and radio shows that introduced drivers, track owners, promoters and more to fans across the country. I can only hope to bring the same enthusiasm and professionalism that Jack did to the racing community he helped bring together.

Once again, I would like to thank Cathy, her family, and of course Jack, to allow Rick and I to help carry on what he started so many years ago. And thanks to everyone that helped make Karnac.com your #1 site for racing news and information.

By Scott|2011-10-13T01:58:46-04:00October 12th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Seafest 100 Rescheduled for Oct. 15th

By Rick Anges – Bradenton, Fl. With rains soaking the entire state The Florida United Promoters Late Model Series “Seafest 100” has been rescheduled due to the weather for the weekend of October 15^th. Twenty-one Super Late Models are signed in for the weekend event. Gates will open at 5pm qualifying at 6pm racing at 7pm. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-10T15:04:19-04:00October 10th, 2011|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Mother Nature Claims Victory

Saturday night was shaping up to be a thrilling night at the Citrus County Speedway. The highlight event of the night was the Robert Aaron Memorial 50 lap figure 8 race, with over 25 cars registering to compete. But after a few rounds of practice, the skies opened up. The rain cancelled the nights events, and left some people wondering if they should be grabbing 2 of each species of animals for the ark. So today we’ll examine some of the points championship battles that will be decided in the next few weeks of the 2011 season. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-10T14:17:10-04:00October 10th, 2011|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off