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Josh Williams is heading for BJ McLeod Motorsports, Inc. in NASCAR Xfinity Series for the 2022 season
“I am really looking forward to driving for BJ in 2022,” Williams said in a release. “He is a racer just like me and that makes this a dangerous combination. Seeing what BJ and (wife/team co-owner) Jessica (McLeod) have built over the years is a huge accomplishment.
“From watching BJ race super late models when I was eight years old to driving for him in NASCAR is a cool story that a lot of people don’t know. Just two guys from Florida making a name at the highest level of motorsports.”
In Wednesday’s release, Williams admitted “there were a lot of tears in Phoenix, that’s for sure” as he and DGM completed their run together. But now, he’ll turn his attention to helping BJ McLeod Motorsports rise up the pecking order.
“Josh brings so much knowledge with him into any program,” BJ McLeod said. “The fact he is more than just a racer and can contribute great feedback and help our programs.
“Collectively, we can take the next step upward from a competition standpoint. Having Josh’s veteran leadership in the shop will step up the whole program, and Jessica and I are glad he has chosen here to call home for the next chapter.
THE SRL TO EXPAND TO THE EAST
TO SANCTION SUPER LATE MODEL RACING EVENTS
Press Release:
THE SRL TO EXPAND TO THE EAST
TO SANCTION SUPER LATE MODEL RACING EVENTS
Bakersfield, CA…November 2, 2021 – For 2022, the SRL will expand its operation east to sanction some of the nation’s top Super Late Model events.
Since 2001, the SRL Southwest Tour Series has been sanctioning and managing short track events in the southwest region. From its unassuming beginnings, the SRL has grown to be the premier sanctioning body in short track racing on the west coast, with three series competing at the region’s top short tracks, with national television coverage of all of its events.
“With encouragement from important figures in our industry, we’ve decided to bring the SRL east,” stated Managing Partner, Larry Collins. “Brian (Olsen), Ricky Brooks and I are ready to develop our style as a sanctioning body in other markets.”
A professional, no non-sense approach has worked for the SRL as they have built their reputation in the industry over the years.
“We’re not going to re-invent our approach. We’re going to continue to manage our events in a professional manner, with solid tech and race procedures that are fair to all the competitors,” stated Brooks. “It’s important to us to have good communication with the teams and create an atmosphere on race weekends that the teams enjoy being part of.”
Since 2008, the SRL has sanctioned events in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. The SRL has built series and sanctioned events for Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Spec Late Models and Legends Cars. The SRL has also promoted its own events such as the $30,000 to win Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway.
“When I first started working the SRL events on the west coast, I was surprised by how professional the races were run and how well the teams supported the series and its decisions,” added Brooks. “Now partnering with Larry and Brian on our east operation we look forward to expanding our operation.”
The SRL is currently in discussions with the promoters and racetracks who host some of the marquee Super Late Model events in the east and mid-west. Brooks, Olsen and Collins will partner their operations east of the Mississippi.
“In 2022, we look forward to sanctioning events in the region and do what we can to improve those events for the teams and promoters.” Brooks concluded.
For more information on the SRL and its plans for 2022, go to www.srlsouthwesttour.com
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In case you missed it Davey Hamilton Jr. Has a full Time ride for 2022
Kirk Morgan announced in Winner Circle Saturday who his driver is for 2022.
Davey Hamilton Jr.
This Saturday at Auburndale Speedway C.A.R.S. RACIN’ FOR A DREAM CHARITY EVENT SCHEDULE sponsored by ROBERT BINNS ROOFING. Takes to the Track
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Florida Father and Son team turn heads at 5 flags speedway in the Snowflake 100
Colin Allman turned some heads against some of the biggest team in the country last week at Five Flags Speedway in the Pro Late Model Snowflake 100, with his 3rd place finish. Colin and his dad are a small family funded team from central Florida put up a great showing against the big guns from all over the country. Colin is a true wheel man which everyone in Florida already knew but last weekend he proved to the world his small team compete with the best of them.
Congratulations Colin all of us here in Florida are rooting for you.
Comments from Colin:
Bettis to the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series in 2022…. Well Sort of
Story by Chris Fozillo:
The big series, NASCAR, Formula 1, Indycar, IMSA all have “silly season” where we start to speculate what driver will go where and drive for who because of contracts. Unfortunately we don’t really get that in the local ranks which is a shame, because it is fun.
But this year we got it to an extent. The Morgan Exteriors team decided to part ways with their driver and go in a more positive direction by bringing in Davey Hamilton Jr as their driver with two races to go in the season. Hamilton Jr. brings substantial experience in formula type single seater, super mod, and a sprint car background up to and including USAC Silver Crown. He has delivered a second place finish in the first race and won the last race of the season for their series and appears to be a top contender for the series in 2022.
With Hamilton Jr. joining the team it has helped re kindle the Morgan Exteriors teams’ relationship with the team of Colton Bettis. The teams will be working together again going forward, and having Hamilton Jr. in the mix, providing positive interaction and sharing his knowledge, it will surely be beneficial to Bettis and his team. It has already made an improvement in how the teams work as a unit off the track.
This brings us to the real point of the article. The big news of the end of the year is that Colton Bettis will be joining the BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series for the 2022 season, sort of. The team’s intention is to run the full schedule, but with Colton being 12 years old, a couple of the tracks on next year’s schedule are still trying to work out allowing him to compete at their facilities. Currently 4-17 Southern Speedway and Showtime are the tracks that allow him to compete in the sprint car.
We have covered this previously, but for any new readers, Colton has been racing since approximately 4 years old, won many kart championships, trains hard physically, trains in a kart weekly with other competitors and friends, competes in a Super Mini Late Model and has a first class family and crew closely guiding him every step of the way. At Showtime they ran a New Smyrna gear and slightly restricted the throttle while Colton learned the car. Now after learning what he can and improving, the proper gear is in the car and he has full throttle available. Colton has been under the watchful eye of Tra Pissot since he was 10 years old who brings substantial sprint car knowledge to the team.
This past weekend Colton ran his first BG series race at 4-17 Southern Speedway in Punta Gorda, FL. At the end of the night, no one was talking about him. For the casual fan, they may not have even noticed him. But hear me out, the fact that no one was talking about him (the fans) is a huge compliment. At 12 years old he ran his first BG series race that included some stout competition. Sport Allen and LJ Grimm run up front more than they don’t, Hamilton Jr., Aaron Pierce came from Indiana and competed in the 5s, Tommy Nicholls had a hot rod and ran up front most of the race, Troy DeCaire and others. Colton finished 8th out of 16 cars. His fastest race lap was only 1/10 off of the leaders pace. Bettis started in the rear and got steadily faster, never got in the way, and had a very clean race. (as usual) The car rolled into the trailer without a mark on it after the race. Aaron Pierce stated “I didn’t get to watch him much as he was behind me..” meaning during the race “..watched him in practice and looks like he has good car control. He will be fine. He is in a good car and has good people around him.” So at the conclusion of the evening, Bettis showed up to a race that featured some pretty fast cars and drivers, practiced with them in the afternoon, ran a heat race, and completed the race in a decent position with zero issues. None.
So this brings us to the big question. Why can’t we see Colton Bettis race at all of the tracks that the BG series intends to compete on. The family carries personal racing insurance for him, the waivers are signed just like everyone else. So I’ll beat you to it, insurance. As someone who works in insurance for a living I get it. But here is my argument to that. One of the tracks that will not let him race the sprint car (yet) allows him to race in a lower class. So what’s the difference? Liability is liability, regardless of age or class of vehicle. I do have to say that one of the tracks is working on this so there is hope.
Of course the keyboard warriors will chime in and spew their he is to young, it is to dangerous nonsense. But if they actually knew this young man, and saw how he carries himself, the way he drives, the respect he has earned from his rivals, I think they would feel differently. And I can promise you that no expense is spared, and no corners are cut in regards to safety. Racing is inherently dangerous but they have taken every precaution they can to make him as safe as possible.
Where would Jeff Gordon be if he weren’t allow to race these very same cars at a similar age? Would he have been as good without all of that experience at that young age? And the list is much longer than just Jeff Gordon but his name is familiar to most so I used it.
I spoke to LJ Grim who stated “I feel as comfortable running next to him as I do anyone else. The kid can drive and he has the right people with him to learn and improve every time he hits the race track. I feel he has earned the right to run the full schedule.”
In closing, the undeniable fact here is that Colton Bettis, has earned the respect of his peers, has the talent, seat time and skillset to run the BG series. The BG series has approved him as an entrant. Colton wants to compete for the rookie of the year title in 2022 and I believe it is possible if just one more track opens up and allows him to compete. All Bettis needs is that one track to say ok, come race with us. If this happens, he has an opportunity to accomplish something special as it is possible he would be the youngest driver ever to win and award such as rookie of the year in these cars. He may already be the youngest sprint car driver to win a race in this country. (awaiting confirmation) Regardless if he is the youngest or not, we would all enjoy seeing him in the series full time in 2022 at all of the events.
Chris Fozillo
Sunshine State Racing
Karnac.com
Front Bumper Cam from Colton Bettis Wing Sprint car:
Sunshine State Racing Recap Show Bigley Memorial Preview show 11/23/2021 With Steve Gill, Dustin Dunn and Eric White
Here is our show from last night Pre-viewing the Bigley Memorial
Latest entry list for the Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial 128 on 11/27/2021at 4-17 Southern Speedway
Here is the latest entry list followed by some information: