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Citrus County Speedway Renews Contract with Hoosier and More!

Speedway owner Gary Laplant and GM Rick Bristol announced today that the speedway has renewed its contract with Hoosier Tires and Bristol has added officials and made a couple other moves.

The speedway will continue with the Hoosier Tires after considering its options going forward and feels it will be the best move for the speedway and looks forward to working with Hoosier. Bristol has hired Becky Jackman to work as scorer. “Becky is an experienced official and will be a great addition to our team at Citrus” stated Bristol. He also announced that James Belcher who worked as the Raceiver Spotter at the speedway, when Bristol took over as race director last year, has been brought back to handle the pit steward type duties. “We continue to work on staff workers for several areas at the track, in concessions, a tire changer and other duties, but we like how things are coming together” added Bristol.

If you have concession experience, ticket gate or tire changing experience, can work in Inverness and are interested call Rick Bristol at 407-497-0448.

The opener of the season is set for Friday night January 31st and Saturday February 1st. Go to www.citruscountyspeedway.com for more information !

By Scott|2014-01-17T22:34:57-05:00January 17th, 2014|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

Carlisle To Head Gresham Motorsports Park Testing Program

JEFFERSON, GA – Nathaniel ‘Boo’ Carlisle is the newest member of the Gresham Motorsports Park staff serving as the track’s Testing Manager in 2014. Carlisle, 23, is a Brasleton, GA resident.

“Nathaniel has been a longtime racer and supporter of Gresham Motorsports Park,” stated John Close, GMP general manager. “He is going to bring a lot of racing knowledge and youthful enthusiasm to our Testing Program as well as all of our other events this season.”

Since 2010, Gresham Motorsports Park has been a hub for NASCAR, ARCA, Touring Super/Pro Late Model and Local Division race testing. The ultra-modern ½-mile Jefferson, GA. oval has several unique features including MyLaps data loop scoring, Inis solar powered track safety lights, and an enclosed drive-thru tech building complete with surface plate.

Testing is also available on the GMP 1/4-mile oval.

Gresham Motorsports Park is located directly across from the Jackson County Airport (19A), a plus for teams looking to maximize their travel to and from testing venues.

GMP offers both half- and full-day tests as well as full Safety, Fire and EMT/Ambulance Services as part of its Testing Services menu. Additional offerings include Night Testing and Luncheon/Dinner options. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-17T15:14:37-05:00January 17th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Gresham Motorsports Park, Racing News|Comments Off

Anticipation Building for the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing

WAYCROSS, GA (January 16, 2014) – The anticipation and excitement is building as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off the 2014 season with the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The stars and cars of the LOLMDS are set to invade the 4/10 mile South Georgia speed-plant for three action packed nights of racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 6^th, 7^th and 8^th. There will also be an open practice night on Wednesday February 5^thfor all divisions.

The only previous visit by the LOLMDS was back in 2008, when the fans witnessed one of the most exciting races ever at Golden Isles Speedway. In that race, four drivers battled for the lead during the

50-Lap feature event, including Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Jason Fitzgerald and Earl Pearson Jr. Pearson, who started 7^th, would make a last lap pass in dramatic fashion, passing Bloomquist and taking the checkered flag in front of the Lucas Oil TV cameras. The 2008 event is still considered one of the best TV races of all time on the LOLMDS. Lucas Oil Production Studios and TV cameras will be on hand again in 2014 to tape both Friday night and Saturday night’s events for broadcast on the MAVTV American Real Network.

The 2014 edition of the “Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing” is shaping up to be the best ever speed weeks event at GIS. Frankie Lloyd has made several upgrades and improvements throughout the facility since the announcement that the LOLMDS will return this year. GIS has also set the ticket prices for this year’s event at $25 each night for all general admission tickets, with no reserved seating. Golden Isles Speedway accepts credit cards and is taking reservations for Trackside Parking and RV Camping spots. Concrete slabs are available for racers to reserve in the pit areas, with additional secured parking added on the property for spectators attending this year’s event. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-17T15:08:44-05:00January 17th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Standout Roster Of Title Hopefuls Ready For Start Of Milestone World of Outlaws Late Model Series Campaign Feb. 14-16 At Bubba Raceway Park

Bubba Army Dirt Late Model Winter Nationals Begins Celebration Of National Tour’s 10^th Anniversary Season Under World Racing Group Banner

WoO_World_of_Outlaws_Logo_Dirt_Late_Models_Late_Model_RacingNewsNetwork_com OCALA, FL – Jan. 16, 2014 – The running of the third annual Bubba Army Dirt Late Model Winter Nationals on Feb. 14-16 at Bubba Raceway Park will mark two significant milestones for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

For starters, a season-long celebration of the 10^th anniversary of the national tour’s rebirth in 2004 will begin with the weekend tripleheader at the unique egg-shaped, three-eighths-mile oval. In addition, the opening night of the meet – a 40-lap, $8,000-to-win event on Fri., Feb. 14 – is set to be the 400th WoO LMS A-Main contested since the circuit resumed action 10 years ago under the World Racing Group banner.

Landmarks aside, the tour’s visit to BRP will also kick off the chase for the prestigious WoO LMS championship. A typically star-studded roster of drivers is eyeing the $100,000 title in 2014, including:

* Josh Richards. The three-time and defending WoO LMS champion from Shinnston, W.Va., is geared up to pursue another points crown with his father Mark’s Rocket Chassis house car team after making his triumphant return in 2013 following a season spent pursuing his NASCAR aspirations. There will be a couple new looks to Richards’s effort in ’14: veteran wrench-turner Randall Edwards has come on board to serve as his chief mechanic (’13 WoO LMS Crew Chief of the Year Matt Barnes won’t travel as extensively with Richards this season) – and sometime during the season, Richards, who turns 26 on March 22, plans to become a married man by tying the knot with Andrea Cleveland. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-17T15:03:31-05:00January 17th, 2014|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Third Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park

SIDEBANNER

It’s the Third Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals featuring 14 nights of the best dirt racers in the world from The World of Outlaws, UNOH All Star Winged 410 Sprints, UMP Dirt Open Wheel Modifieds, USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars and the Nesmith Crates Dirt Late Model Series.

Come see Tony Stewart live as he roots on his World of Outlaw Sprint car drivers including Tony Stewart Racings 5 time champion Donny Schatz and of course the 20 time champion Steve “The King” Kinser at his first stop on his farewell tour. Come root on The King as he shows how it’s done one last time in Ocala.

Also racing in UMP Open wheel Modifieds will be Speed TV’s and former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace and NASCAR’s Kenny Schrader and David Reutimann.

All the big names will be at the Third Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals:

Crate Late Models: Ronnie Johnson, Cecil Eunice, Jason Fitzgerald, Josh Adkins, Ray Cook, Mark Whitener, 11 year old Tyler Clem, Ivedent Lloyd, Jeff Matthews, Bryan Bernhardt, and Florida’s own Rookie of the Year Kyle Bronson and many more.

410 Winged Sprints: Donny Schatz, Steve “The King” Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Dale Blaney, Jac Haudenschild, Sammy Swindell, Kraig Kinser, and many more. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-16T15:20:42-05:00January 16th, 2014|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars to Invade Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 25

Series Returns to Pennsylvania Half-Mile Dirt Oval for First Time in 10 Years

WoO_STP_SC_LOGO_SHADED_300-copy CONCORD, N.C. – Jan. 15, 2014 -The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will invade Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway on Saturday, October 25, for the first time since 2004.

The event at the half-mile dirt oval in central Pennsylvania will be the final World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championship race in the Keystone State for 20-time series champion Steve Kinser during his “Salute to the King” season. The race will be the eighth in World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series history at Port Royal, with winners including Donny Schatz (2004), Jason Meyers (2003) Brad Furr (2002), Danny Wood (2001), Doug Wolfgang (1987), Don Kreitz Jr. (1986), and Lynn Paxton (1979).

“We are proud to announce this show as the culmination of years worth of negotiations to bring the best in the sprint car business all back together again at Port Royal Speedway,” says PRS Promotions pointman and Port Royal promoter Steve O’Neal. “Port Royal has the greatest fans anywhere and they’ve really supported us and come back to us over the last three years as we all have worked together to make Port Royal the kind of venue that can now host the World of Outlaws again.”

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale to the public Feb. 4 at www.WorldofOutlaws.com/tickets.

“Some of the most passionate sprint car fans anywhere in the world are in Pennsylvania, so we’re looking forward to bringing the Outlaws back to Port Royal for the first time in 10 years,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “The fans have been asking to see the Outlaws at Port Royal for a long time. We’re very excited to return and expand our schedule in Pennsylvania.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-16T15:12:37-05:00January 16th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Zaxby’s Becomes Title Sponsor of SpeedFest 2014

Salem, IN (January 14, 2014) – Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS officials have announced that Zaxby’s restaurant chain has agreed to be the title sponsor of SpeedFest 2014, which will be held on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th at Watermelon Capital Speedway located in Cordele, Georgia.

“We are very excited to have Zaxby’s on board as the title sponsor of SpeedFest 2014,” remarked R.J. Scott, Managing Partner of CRA. “Adding a top company’s name like Zaxby’s will help in the promotion and name recognition of this event. Zaxby’s is well known throughout the south and is starting to grow its name in the North. We look forward to working with Zaxby’s in this new partnership!”

Entries continue to arrive daily for the Zaxby’s SpeedFest 2014. Additional entries for the SpeedFest 200 ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Super Late Model event include NASCAR Nationwide Series competitor Dakoda Armstrong and NASCAR Camping World Truck competitor John Wes Townley, who will both drive cars for famed crew chief Richie Wauters.

Also entered now for the SpeedFest 200 are Florida racers Kyle Bryant and Joe Boyd, Indiana racer Jeff Cannon, Georgia’s Dwayne Buggay, North Carolina’s Lee Tissot, and Texas hot shoe Casey Smith. They join the likes of David Ragan, Johnny Sauter, Jeff Fultz, John Hunter Nemechek, Donnie Wilson, Hunter Robbins, Anderson Bowen, Spencer Davis, Brandon Oakley, Jake Griffin, Joe Ross, Dalton Grindle and Brady Boswell on that events early entry list. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-14T18:18:29-05:00January 14th, 2014|CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events, Watermelon|Comments Off

FUPS 2014 Season Ready To Get Started

The Florida United Promoters Series celebrated the 2013 Champions at Abacoa Golf Club located in Jupiter, FL on Sat. night January 4th, with over seventy thousand dollars in points fund money and contingency awards handed out. The night’s big winner was Super Late Model Champion Daniel Webster taking home the lions share consisting of $5,000.00, along with a chassis from Finish Line Fabrication and a house Progressive Racing Engines power plant to be used in 2014. Other division champions included, Steve Darvalics Pro Trucks, Travis Roland OWM, Brandon Morris Sportsman, and Kory Abbott in the Legends. To view pictures from the banquet please visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FloridaUnitedPromotersSeries

The 2014 FUPS Season will include two new tracks joining the series for the Super Late Model’s. Three Palm’s Speedway formally Punta Gorda and Orlando Speed World will join with Auburndale Speedway in hosting races this year. We have worked very hard to get new tracks to join in hosting FUPS races for 2014 stated series director Rick Williams, and the addition of 3 Palms and Orlando was a victory for our competitors as well as the series. We look forward to partnering with Jamie Haase (3 Palms) and Ozzie Moya (OSW) to give the series more venues and expand the brand to the southwest and east coast areas of the state, hopefully this addition will encourage other tracks to join FUPS in the future, added Williams.

Auburndale and 3 Palms will host six races each during the season and OSW will host two Friday night events for the SLM, the Legends and Bando’s will travel with the SLM for 2014. The FUPS Sportsman & OWM will currently have a two track twelve race schedule between Auburndale and 3 Palms.

For the schedules of all of our divisions, membership forms, rules, and all updates & news please visit www.floridapromotersseries.com.

By Scott|2014-01-14T17:55:49-05:00January 14th, 2014|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Racing News|Comments Off

UNOH All Stars to Kick Off 2014 Tour in The Sunshine State

CAMARGO, IL. (Tuesday, January 7, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will warm up the frigid winter with hot racing action in the south to kick off the 2014 season. There will be five events scheduled for Florida in February with a minor adjustment to the original schedule – a third race has been added at Bubba Raceway Park and is being substituted for the originally scheduled Screven Motor Speedway event.

It all kicks off with three straight nights of racing at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. The Thursday, Feb. 6 event will pay $3,000 to the winner while Friday, Feb. 7 will pay $4,000 and the finale on Saturday, Feb. 8 paying $7,000 to win. The southern events – all part of the UNOH All Stars’ Eastern Region points – will wrap up at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12 and 13, each paying $5,000 to win.

“The scheduling move makes it more convenient for the fans and race teams. We are excited to kick off our season at two of Florida’s premiere dirt tracks,” said Guy Webb, President of the UNOH All Stars.

Last year, of the 5 events scheduled, only the two events at Bubba Raceway Park were contested as rain claimed the other three races. Donny Schatz swept both events at the Ocala speedplant. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-13T18:42:34-05:00January 13th, 2014|Artic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway Results from Jan. 11,2014

Carol Andrews – Auburndale Speedway’s 2014 season started Saturday afternoon with a decent field of cars. We will be racing at 3 o’clock in the afternoons trough March, and then we will return to evening races. The winners from Saturday’s races are as follows:

V-8 Bombers

1-#110 George Gorham Jr

2-#56 James Wright III

3-#30 Darrell Jackson

4-#0 Josh Todd

5-#21 Carl Thompson Jr

6-#10 Mark Palmer

7-#43 Steve Breiner

8-#25 Roy Healey

9-#98 Ricky Norman

10-#6 Robert Fellows

11-#37 Jim Gray

12-#42 Bubba Edwards

13-#0 Nick Malverty

DQ#40 Mike HUbbard

DQ#15 Ray Cuzzone (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-13T18:16:50-05:00January 13th, 2014|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off