Triple Crown Set for Open Wheel Modifieds at Showtime Speedway this Summer!!!!!!!!!

In true Robert Yoho fashion the Summer is heating up at Showtime Speedway.  He announced the Open Wheel Modified triple crown.  Full details below, lets get those open wheel modifeds ready.

Payouts and dates for the triple crown:

Full First Night racing line up:

7-31-2021

Open Wheel Modified

FIRST LEG OF THE TRIPLE CROWN

All races are tire impound and 10 gallon fuel purchase required each race.

Triple Crown point fund and bonus sponsored by Showtime Speedway

$1,000 Bonus if you win all 3 races

Point Fund

1. $1,000

2. $750

3. $500

4. $300

5. $200

Fuel will be tested after each race.

Super Mini Late Model’s

Hose & Hydraulic’s Street Stock

Ford 4.6 Oval DIV 1

Ford 4.6 Oval DIV 2

Race Cars of Yesterday

Tri City Kart Club CHAMP KART

 

Get to know our Crew Members with Rick Knecht

1. When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? My dad raced sunshine speedway and golden gate when I was I kid. Ive always been in love with cars competition and Racing at all levels.

2. Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? I’ve been very blessed to work with a lot of up and coming drivers and veteran drivers and teams along the wayI races all over the us from lake Erie to Hialeah.won a lot of races and championships.move to Bushnell when I was 14 .started at citrus helping my long time friends terry cater Robbie Youcum Jim Smith Corkey Miley and lots of others.than early 2000.fla pro, sunbelt,fla 200 speedfest at USA international , feature wins at st Augustine. New Smyrna, Citrus Ocala Bronson Aburndale, Lake City, Charlotte co, Orlando.in a super with Ricky Carlton.when Meet a kid named Jay Middleton.he bought all of Carlton’s operation.I went with himas a rookie he won fla pro championship rookie of the year and 5 races.2nd year went a.s.a racing broke the track record at Kentucky, run 4th at Charlotte, pole at Atlanta, 2nd at lake Erie.4th at Mansfield.qualified 2nd for derby.won best appearing car.great year.around 06 went with jeff Scofield, won sunbelt championship triple crown. fla 200 .Govs. Cup, Desoto.a lot of races.than Jeff Choquette.won asa. races and championship gov.s cup.and lots of races all over southeast.than Justin Larson. Amanda Gogel, SamWatts. Antony Sergi, to name a few.  Another big accomplishment was 2017 helped George win his 1st ever super race and championship at showtime,than 18 we did same thing at 417 than 19 help Matt Mccrary win super championship at Aburndale that was a big 3 years. 

3. What is your greatest racing accomplishment? Winning the Pole at Kentucky with a rookie and the governor’s cup.But being able to help alot of rookies Win there First Race is by far my biggest accomplishment.

4. Who is or was your racing idol? My dad.

5. What is your favorite track to take your driver too? I like them all .but The next one I’m racing at.

6. Who has been your favorite driver to crew for and why? Man I really enjoy most all of them. But George is a workig dude and I really had lots of success with him.Derek Thorn Matt Mccrary Jon Guy, Jeff and Jeff ,we have had some great times.

7. What is your favorite past time other than racing? I enjoy grandkids and family time on the water.

8. What is your favorite Sports team? My favorite team is The Racing Family .

9. What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Six Pack and fast and furious

10. Who is your favorite Street car and why? Im restoring a 69 c10 pickup.but 68 camaro.first car I got to drove by myself.

11. If it was up to you would you rather be a driver or a crew member. Crew member.less stress.lol.

12. What is your current race team? I have a couple Im helping Rex and Jon Guy. Scott and Kristen Clements.and I have a few new ones starting soon.

13. If You had unlimited funds and could take any two current short track drivers to Nascar and be their crew chief who would it be and why. Man that’s a tough one. probably George. Stephen Nasse. Jesse Duttily. They all have the experience and drive to win.

14. What race would be your dream race to take your current driver to and win? The Next One!

Get to Know your drivers Stephen Hartley from the Legends class

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I started when I was 8, and got interested because of my dad and grandpa

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? Ive had a few wins in quarter midgets, several top 3’s in legends and a 2nd place in the championship for quarter midgets.

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? Being faster than my dad in a legend car, and being able to compete against national competition.

Who is or was your racing idol? There’s a few. Niki lauda, my dad and grandpa, Jeff Gordon, and Alan Kulwicki.

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? My favorite track to race is showtime and 4/17, my Dream track is Monaco, and Laguna Seca

What is your favorite past team other than racing? I like to play basketball, and I game a lot

What is your favorite Sports team? Atlanta Falcons and hawks

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Rush (racing related), Grown Ups 2 (non related)

Who is your favorite Street car and why? 2015 Dodge Charger, because it’s a mean looking car and can get up and go

Who is your race car crew members? Myself, my dad, grandpa, and the cornmans

Who are your Sponsors? LGM

Who is your biggest rival on the track? Ashton Chilton, Robert Jonas

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? TJ DeCaire

Pro Trucks and Open Wheel Modifieds headline Citrus County Speedway this weekend 7/17/2021

Racing Event Pricing and Times –
*PLEASE NOTE: We are a CASH ONLY facility – NO ATM on site*

THE GRANDSTANDS (Entrance located on Hwy 41)
General Admission – $10.00
Kids 17 and under – $5.00
Kids 6 and under – FREE!

Grandstand Gate opens at 5:30
Heat Racing starts at 6:30
Feature Racing starts at 7:30
*SCHEDULE, PRICING, AND STARTS TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

THE PITS (Entrance located on Airport Rd)
Pit Passes – $30.00
Kids 7 and under – $15.00
*ALL MINORS (18 and under) must have a completed Minor Consent Form before entering the Pits!

Pit Gates open at 1:00
Practice starts at 3:00

July 17th, 2021 – Special Event Pricing
Sunoco Race Fuel Open Wheel Modifieds 50 Laps
FLorida Pro Truck Challenge Series Pro Trucks 50 Laps
Signsfast Pure Stocks 25 Laps
Crocektt’s Towing Ford Outlaws 25 Laps
Outlaw Street Stocks 25 Laps

Hendry County Motorsports Park to host big Labor Day Weekend festivities on September 4th and 5th Sprint Cars, Late Models and Sunshine State Racing.

After a successful 4th of July weekend Hendry County Motorsports park is on Summer break but when they come back they are coming back in a  huge way.  We have talked to Ken Kinney and on Labor day weekend Hendry County Speedway will be having a two day show with Sprint cars and late Models and more.  Full Schedule below:

On top of that Sunshine State racing will be part of the promotion and the weekend with live coverage and driver interviews and more.  Plus Talking with Ken he is already planning the weekend full of water slides for the kids and Fireworks again.   This is a weekend you want  want to miss either day.   Make your plans now and come hang out with us and the crew at Hendry County Motorsports Park and lets get Dirty together.

Save the date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEPTEMBER 4th
TOP GUN SPRINTS
4.6 FORDS
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS
V-8 WARRIORS
MINI STOCKS/OUTLAW 4’S

SEPTEMBER 5th
LATE MODS
NON-WINGED MINI SPRINTS
MODLITES
STREET STOCKS
GLADIATORS

Get to Know your Drivers Jesse Veltman Crown Vic class

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? 2007 started racing in Pure Stocks I grew up watching my uncle Mike win hundreds of races and multiple championships I always knew I wanted to not only race cars but win.

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? I have won 16 features up to date nothing impressive but I’m proud of all of them lots of hard work goes into winning races My best points finish was 3rd last year looking for that first championship this season!

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? I would say winning the 40 lap Ford race at Citrus County Speedway this year and beating Robert Ray for it. He’s been Around a long time and it was an awesome race

Who is or was your racing idol? My Uncle Mike and Richie Smith

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? Citrus County Speedway by far and away. I would love to take the Ford up to Slinger Speedway

What is your favorite past time other than racing? Family

What is your favorite Sports team? BUCS

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Six pack The Wolf of Wall Street

What is your favorite Street car and why? 1970 Chevelle SS just the sexiest car body lines everything about it is beautiful

Who is your race care crew members? My Uncle Mike and brother Kevin, and my father in law Richard Dinkins

Who are your Sponsors? Herne Motorsports Southern Seamless Gutters Franklin’s Lawn and Landscaping Waller Bro Cattle Company High Caliper Creation’s Lil Stevie

Who is your biggest rival on the track? I would say Eric Sharrone but it’s more of a friendly deal

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? Cody Stickler

Get to Know Your Drivers Philip Ellis #29 Street Stock

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? 2010. My family raced when I was a kid. I had friends in high school who raced at punta gorda so I was there all the time as a teenager.

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? In 2010 I started running 4 cylinders at punta gorda. Came out of the gate running up front right away winning 5 races that year and finishing 2nd in points by a small margin to Dylan bigley. The next season we finishing 5th in points in 4 cylinders and decided it was time to go road warrior racing. So dad and I built a car in his 1 car garage. When it was done it was fast and won in my 4th ever start in the class. We ended up 5th in points after only running half a season. The next year punta gorda closed so as a family we decided it was time to go pro truck racing and do some traveling. The first year didn’t go well for us. It was a learning curve for sure. But the following year we got the truck much better and running up towards the front. Beginning of 2015 we started with the ice breaker at desoto. I finished up front in that race. A week later I broke both my legs and had to take half a season off. Dylan bigley filled in for me and helped get the truck where it needed to be so when I was cleared I came back and ran up front right away. We finished out the 2015 season and sold the truck. I had some more surgery on the legs from being broken and took some time off. In 2017 my dad and I decided it was time for a return. So we built a bomber for 4-17. We had many good finishing just never pulled off a win. We finishing 2nd in points in both the bomber 6 pack series and regular season points in 2018. We took all of 2019 off to build our new car. Came out in 2020 and ran a few races at punta gorda before deciding it was time for a change of scenery and we decided to go dirt racing. On the dirt it has been a challenge and I’m still learning but we are making big strides setup and handling wise and hope to be running up front soon.

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? My win in 2012 in the road warrior class at punta gorda. It was only my 4th start against a group of guys who had a lot more experience than I did.

Who is or was your racing idol? Ernie Irvan

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? Favorite track I’ve raced at so far would be citrus. On the dirt side I enjoy hendry county. Dream track to race at I would say Hudson speedway in New Hampshire where my family ran when I was a kid.

What is your favorite past time other than racing? I enjoy fishing, video games, and hanging out with my family.

What is your favorite Sports team? Boston Red Sox

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Stroker ace racing related. Non racing related I would have to say the big Lebowski

What is your favorite Street car and why? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. I’ve always liked them. Michelle and I have a goal to get one and restore it once the kids are old enough to move out.

Who is your race care crew members? My wife and kids, my parents, and my cousin Ian are the ones who help me get to the track every race. At the track there is way to many people who help out.

Who are your Sponsors? Southwest Florida pool pros, m&m automotive, backhaul Mcfall, butler speed and supply, speedracer photos and ignite graffix

Who is your biggest rival on the track? Since day one the person who I always raced hard against and put up the biggest fight was Dylan Bigley. For the first year I raced him and I were usually not far from each other on track or in the pits.

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? That’s a tough one. There is so much raw talent in our sport and most of which don’t get the recognition of making it to the big time. But the 2 names that come to mind are 2 young guys who have always had a huge heart and drive for racing. No matter how good or bad they did they kept fighting and pushing on. Both of them had minimal success but are still in the sport racing. That would be Johnny Marra and Skylar null.

Get to know your Promoters Candice Kealy from Dirt’s 4 Racing

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I worked at Daytona For a bit then my husband at the time worked at Vsp and Tonya gave me a chance on dirt. My Dad was a classic car fan. So racing was new. My first race car was a Ford probe gladiator. Then Lenny parked me at BRP in a OWM my first race for no reason and I said never again. I drove that owm at Hendry next with amazing support from Ken Kenny, John Wilson & family, Joe Brinson, Robby Lilly, wayne Conlley, my son, and Billy Evens. Then I made a goal to drive one of every class so I could never be told I could not again.

What made you start in racing promoting or working at a track? After falling in love with the sport and fans at vsp and I wanted to help. I got a chance and never stopped. I just wanted to make it better and make these families who brought me so much joy happy.

What had been your favorite race to promote or work? The North race at vsp and The Mills open at BRP are my favorite but the biggest honor has been to earn the respect of my drivers. I got to honor their families. The Gary Gay, The Morgan, and The One more for Turbo mean more than I have words. I have had fun with the Whynott crew as our racecation the last 8 year as well. Who is or was your racing idol? I would have to say I have a few. Ken Corbin has been an amazing support and a wealth of knowledge. Joe Dirt, Shelly Doyel, Shelly Minchew have been with me since day one and taught me so much! Al Vanadorn, Phil & Liz, Billy & Lori were always a call or text away! Ken Kenny was the first to make we go WOW! I loved the show he brought and the event fell. The way he treated his drivers. Bubba, Tom & Ken for having faith in me and giving me more opportunities than I deserve to reach my dreams and goals! I have learned so much from them all. The fans and drivers who took the time to help me. The talks or suggestions. Letting me be part of the family they all already loved. Why do you feel it is important to promote a track, a series or work at a track? Promotion brings the people together. You have to have a balance. You need the fans, drivers, and crews! You can’t just focus on the fans or just the back gate. You end up losing part of the show. Promoting takes Racing’s from just a race to an event. It’s important for people who love the sport to work at the track as they make the tracks!

What is your favorite past time other than racing? Enjoying my Kids and some I have collected along the way. Hunting and fishing! What is your favorite Sports team? Red Sox, Bruins, Pats, and I love a good local baseball game too.

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Six pack and ET

What is your favorite Street car and why? I love the classics! Turkey Rod Run is my favorite! When cars were Dependable & original. People could work on them themselves and they are just beautiful. If you could put on any race at your track or series what would it be any why? I love the run what ya brung races & The suitcase race. The fans race, power wheels, and charity races are good ones. They are fun, get everyone involved, you don’t see them every week, I love combining fun and giving back!

Any Series or track Sponsors? Daytona Sportswear, Sunoco & Big Frog have been with me since day one! I am beyond grateful! Hoosier was not far behind them. AR Bodies was the first year with street stock series and the last few locals have pushed me on like John Allen Allen’s Pluming, Sign Print Billy Howard, Tod Morgan Morgan’s speed shop Dustin Carter and Travis Stats Action Graphix, Going Butts Bbq, Peterson Lawn service, Yates Motorsports, Monzi Motors, BBR chassis, and Ronnie Bennett.

What would race fans find interesting or not know about you? I have no family in racing but the one I was welcomed in too! I was past military.

What’s Racing this weekend around the State of Florida 7/17/2021 Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Asphalt tracks:

Citrus County Speedway:

July 17th, 2021 – Special Event Pricing
Sunoco Race Fuel Open Wheel Modifieds 50 Laps
FLorida Pro Truck Challenge Series Pro Trucks 50 Laps
Signsfast Pure Stocks 25 Laps
Crocektt’s Towing Ford Outlaws 25 Laps
Outlaw Street Stocks 25 Laps

Showtime Speedway:

Street warz and Drifting

New Smyrna Speedway:

Super Late Model 50, E-Mod 50, Bomber B 20, Ground Pounder 20

Dirt Tracks:

Street Stocks, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 602 Late Models, 604 Late Models, Thunder Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds