What’s Racing this Weekend around Florida Brought to by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Race Schedule 10/23

4-17 Southern Speedway – FL Pro Truck Series 50, Open Wheel Modified 50, Dwarf 25, V8 Pure Stock 25, Crown Vic 25

Hendry Motorsports-Top Gun Sprints, Gladiators, V8 Warriors, 4.6 Fords, Non winged mini sprints

East Bay Raceway Park- Gary Gay Memorial for Street Stocks, 602 Late Models, Q Micro Sprints, Gladiators,

New Smyrna Speedway- Modified Twin 50s, E Mod 25, Mod Mini 25, Bomber B 20

Citrus County Speedway- Pure Stock 25, Ford Outlaw Twin 25s, Mini Stock 25, Little Gator Legend Car 25

North Florida Speedway- Closed

Auburndale Speedway- Super Late Model Twin 50, Young Gun Legend 30, Masters Legend 30, Mod Mini 30, Pure Stock 30

Showtime Speedway- Non Winged Sprints, Street Stock, 4.6 Oval D1 and D2, Mini Stock, Race cars of yesterday

Volusia Speedway Park- off

This weeks Sunshine State Racing Recap Show

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Mathews Prevails as Gene Slaughter Memorial Race Winner at East Bay Raceway Park

Story from East Bay Raceway park web Site and Photo By Mike Horne:

A field of 21 604 Late Models turned out for the fourth annual Gene Slaughter Memorial with $2,000 plus added contingencies on the line for the winner. When it was all said and done on the track, the tech officials determined the final outcome.

After heat races were won by Doug Horton, Mavrick Varnadore and Tom Fiebelkorn, the 20-car field assembled shortly after intermission in the six-division program. Travis Varnadore took the lead from the pole position with Fiebelkorn giving chase. The field was slowed on the second lap for a two-car incident. On the restart, Mavrick Varnadore scooted into second. Mavrick and Jack Nosbisch would exchange the spot behind Travis on subsequent restarts. On lap 19, two-time feature winner Shan Smith made himself a factor. On a lap 22 restart, Smith came from third to first and built up a big lead into lapped traffic. While Smith was stretching it out, none of the top five positions were certain as battles were brewing. Cody Overton, in his first East Bay start, slipped past Travis Varnadore for second as the white flag came out, but a caution nullified the pass. With the green and white waving, Smith shot off to leave the rest to decide their respective fates. Jeff Mathews vaulted into second at the checkered flag. The top finishers headed to the scale while Smith went to Victory Lane. After the ceremony, the unofficial winner reported to tech, only to be disqualified for a tire violation. The turn of events gave Mathews the win for the 50-lap main.

Mathews and Overton were doing double duty, competing in the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds. Mathews won his heat race, as did David Pollen Jr. For the 15-lap feature, Billy Howard grabbed the initial lead, but Bryan Bernhardt soon asserted himself in the top position. Bernhardt would have his hands full as both Mathews and Overton hounded the leader. Overton was able to be the one to dispatch Bernhardt and claim the win. Not only was this the first appearance at East Bay for the Modified winner, it was also his first-ever Modified race. It became one to remember, adding to his third place run in the Late Models.

Overton’s win was one of many that would see Victory Lane welcome a new face in 2021. To open the program, the Q Auto & Injury Mini Sprint main was captured by Bryce Comer, who held off his uncle Bruce for the win. Bruce Comer had won the preliminary.

J.T. Joiner was a first-time winner in the Mod Lite class, which saw point leader Alex Cline secure the heat. Cline would be the hunter in the 15-lap main, trying to get by Joiner and score another feature. Joiner ran steady lines to keep the competition at bay, bringing home his first win of the year after starting the season with a runner-up finish.

Tommy Hill made the three-hour trip from home to race at East Bay on his birthday. No one was giving him gifts for the occasion as the Street Stock feature was a hard-fought win for the Clewiston driver. Jerry Bruce was best in class for the heat win.

Point leader Charles Paris Jr. notched his sixth win of the 2021 season, slipping by Derrick Edwards to move on to Victory Lane in the 17-car main. D.J. Taylor and Raymond Vann won their heats, but found difficulty in the feature.

The racing continues next Saturday Oct. 9 as the Q Auto & Injury Medical Malpractice Attorneys Sprints headline a card that includes 602 Late Models, V-8 Warriors, Q Micro Sprints, Gladiators and the return of the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association.

604 LATE MODELS

Feature: Jeff Mathews (33), Travis Varnadore (41), Cody Overton (33), Keith Nosbisch (02), Doug Horton (46), Mavrick Varnadore (95M), Phillip Cobb (03), Steve Mathis Jr. (95), Tom Fiebelkorn (45T), Jack Nosbisch (12), Brenden Smith (17SS), Matt Herlong (131), Trever Taylor (7T), Jesse Brown (7JR), Jimmy Wagner (17W), John Norris (87), Billy Boyd Jr. (ZERO), Daniel Woody (29), Thomas Burnside (13). DNS – Jimmy Waldrop (9). DQ – Shan Smith (32).

GAGEL’S OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS

Feature: Cody Overton (33), Bryan Bernhardt (B69), Jeff Mathews (33), Austin Sanders (64), Jason Jack (54), Patrick Passanise (333), Billy Howard Jr. (47), Paul Rivall (15R), David Pollen Jr. (88), Scott Bane (23B), Cam Canova (6), Ryan Thompson Jr. (54T)

Q MINI SPRINTS

Feature: Bryce Comer (9), Bruce Comer (21), David Hall (67), Charles Landis (12), Joe Bartow (3), Doug Dyal (97D), Shanna Walters (13)

MOD LITES

Feature: J.T. Joiner (6J), Alex Cline (07c), Dylan Dunn (22), Terry Joiner (6), Jeff Bonnema (5B), Anthony Stewart (33), Jeff Wolfe (83), Rocky Scott (4), Brodrick Kennedy (24), Bill Pennington (28P), Thomas Walsh (32T)

STREET STOCKS

Feature: Tommy Hill (1H), Richard Livernois Jr. (71), Paul Davis (10), Jerry Bruce (35), Buck Woodhouse (55), Danny Yannone (53), Kyle Bowman (46K), Brad Langford (B46), Harold Williams (98). DNS – Doug Johnson (09)4

GLADIATORS

Feature: Charles Paris Jr. (03T), Robert Kissam (911), Rodney Martin (21), Derrick Edwards (17), Wayne Kissam (07), Daniel Casey (3D), Patrick Tabb (03), Ricky Rutledge Jr. (124), Jerry Moore (70), Britt Mann (4×4), Dalton Goldhammer (18), Callie Gubich (513), Daniel Bowman (46), D.J. Taylor (

Whats Racing This Weekend Around The State of Florida 10/9/2021 Brought to You by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Asphalt Tracks:

4-17 Southern Speedway:

New Smyrna Speedway:

Dirt Tracks:

Hendry County Motorsports Park:

OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS
STREET STOCKS
MODLITES
MINI STOCKS/OUTLAW 4’S
NON-WINGED MINI SPRINTS

East Bay Raceway Park:

October 9 – Q Auto & Injury Medical Malpractice Attorneys Sprints, 602 Late Models, V-8 Warriors, Q Micro Sprints, Gladiators, DAARA

All Tech Raceway:

• Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Models
• 602 Late Models
• Street Stocks
• Pure Stocks

North Florida Speedway:

9- 602, LATE MODELS, THUNDER & BOX

Volusia County Speedway:

Off this weekend

Putnam County Raceway:

Off this weekend

Chit Chat with Robert, One on One with Michael Franklin Jr.

Last Thursday I sat down for over an hour with Michael Franklin Jr. to talk about his racing career in an all access interview.

E-mail me at Rohll19@aol.com who you would like me to interview next.

What’s racing this weekend 10/2/2021 Around the State Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Kart tracks:

The Kart Track at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Asphalt Tracks:

4-17 Southern Speedway:

Off this weekend Go Karts running

Auburndale Speedway:

2nd – Sportsman 50, Modified 50, Scramblers, Mini-cups

Citrus County Speedway:

October 2nd, 2021 – Special Event Pricing
$10,000 to WIN 3rd Annual Grocery Getter Enduro 150 Laps
Starting 100 Cars! Registration Starts March 13th $50 nonrefundable ENTRY FEE. Entry Fee will cover driver’s admission fee for this event.
$400 to WIN Crockett’s Towing Ford Outlaw 40 lap oval
$1,500 to WIN School Bus Figure 8
$1,500 to WIN Frankart Roofing Demolition Derby
Crocketts towing ford Outlaw Figure 8’s

New Smyrna Speedway:

Showtime Speedway:

10-2-21

NON WING SPRINTS

Hose & Hydraulic’s Street Stock

Mini Stock

Ford Division Figure 8

Strictly Stock

TRI CITY CHAMP KARTS

Dirt tracks:

Hendry County Motorsports Park :

FLA LATE MODELS
4.6 FORDS
V-8 WARRIORS
MODLITES
GLADIATORS

East Bay Raceway Park:

October 2 – Special Event Pricing in Effect – 604 Late Models Gene Slaughter Memorial (50 laps, $2,000 to win), Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Mod Lites, Q Mini Sprints, Gladiators

All-Tech Raceway:

Off this weekend

North Florida Speedway:

Off this Weekend

Volusia Speedway:

Off This Weekend

Putnam County Raceway:

What’s Racing This Weekend Around The State Of Florida Brought To You By LeMaster’s Insurance Agency:

Asphalt Tracks:

Super Late Models going for 100 action packed laps. Joining the Super Late Models will be V8 Pure Stocks(25), TQ Midgets(25) Mod Mini(25) Crown Vic(25)and Dwarfs(25).

Auburndale Speedway:

25th – Pro-Truck 50, Pure-stock 50, Modified Mini-stocks, Scramblers 30 Laps, Mini-cups

Showtime Speedway:

FINAL LEG OF THE OPEN WHEEL TRIPLE CROWN

100 LAPS $3000 TO WIN

• Hose & Hydraulic’s Street Stock

• Mini Stock

• Strictly Stock

Citrus County Speedway:

OFF THIS WEEKEND

New Smyrna Speedway:

Dirt Tracks:

Hendry County Motorsports Park:

Off This Weekend

East Bay Raceway Park:

September 25 – POLICE/FIRE/FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT – Top Gun Sprints (non wing), 602 Late Models, Street Stocks, Q Micro Sprints, Gladiators

Bubba Raceway Park:

Racing Happenings This Fall

Racing Happenings

Story and Photos by: Chris Fozilloa

As you well know we cover mostly short track racing on the page. But we do cover all racing in the sunshine state when possible. And there is a lot more happening in the state than just short track racing. There are big things happening, some of them are can’t miss events with one unprecedented race.

The biggest new was released today. After a long absence, Formula 1 is making its return to Florida in 2022. The series will race on the Miami streets around Hard Rock stadium. With the new series rules taking effect in the same year, the racing should be outstanding. These are the most advanced racing machines on the planet and we are fortunate to have them in our home state.

The first weekend in October has the Fanatic GT series competing at Sebring International Raceway for a Friday to Sunday show. Multiple support series will be competing as well. A mere $50 gets you general admission and camper parking for the weekend. The entire weekend for $50!

The Crevantic 24 hour series will also be competing at Sebring International Raceway. The first ever 24 hour race at the track will be November 18-21. The 24 hour series is a GT series that will most likely feature some of the best sports car drivers in the world. There is nothing like watching the sun rise in the middle of a race. Pricing for this event is very similar to the Fanatec event.

The ever growing Bigley Memorial event is Thanksgiving weekend and has some of the best super races in the county scheduled to race and rumors of more that have not announced yet. $20,000 to win and $1,000 to start will have every single team pushing to be in top form. But the beautiful thing about this race is it does not come with the tension of a normal race weekend. Everyone is there to honor a great man and all teams do so by racing hard and having a great time doing so in a gentlemanly fashion.

If you like vintage race cars and ware era planes the annual Pistons and Props event at Sebring will surely bring you joy. Each year this event brings some fantastic racing cars. Anything from 1950’s Porsche to 2016 Corvette Daytona Prototypes. And drivers from the guy that rebuilt his car in the garage to established racers like Bill Elliott and Ray Evernham and many more. The paddock (pits) are open to the public and perusing is encouraged to get a good close look at these beautiful machines and talk to the team. The war bids are on display for most of the weekend as well. Again, weekend pricing is more than reasonable and the infield is open to camping for the weekend.

The last one I want to mention in detail is a fairly new event. The Classic 24 held annually at Daytona International Raceway is also a historic race. The race cars are placed in groups by year and class and each group gets an hour block. Practices are held for a few days prior to The 24 hour race on Saturday. On Saturday and into Sunday, they race for 24 hours, rain or shine, alternating classes every hour. This event brings cars, drivers and teams from all corners of the globe and there is no telling who you may see or run into.  Two years ago Derek Bell and his son Justin competed in the 1980’s era Porsche Can Am car that Derek campaigned originally, and won the event overall. Derek Bell was 77 years young at that time and still quite fast.

From there we will quickly move into The Snowball, speed weeks at several tracks across the state, on dirt and asphalt. Then on to the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Daytona 500 and the 12 hours of Sebring.

Summer was pretty dismal in terms of rain outs and the Top Gun Series really took a hit in that regard. However as we are now transitioning into Fall, the rain chances will lessen and we will get more races in than not. Things are about to really heat up in Florida. Make sure you get out and see some racing and have a great time.