Jack Nosbisch, Jr. Gets The Job Done At East Bay Raceway Park Winning Late Model Feature

Nosbisch-Jr-Winner-5-31-141May 31, 2014,   – Tampa, FL  – Mother Nature looked to be a spoiler tonight as clouds were all around the Raceway and it even showered across the street but not putting a drop on the track. East Bay Sprints, V8 Warriors, Late Models and the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks were all in action.
 
First feature of the night belonged to East Bay Sprints defending Champion Billy Boyd, Jr. and Tim George would start the front row for the 20 lap feature event. When the green waved Boyd quickly took the lead over George and the rest of the field. The first caution would come out with just a few laps into the race as Kerry Gilbert slowed and came to rest in turn 2. Gilbert was able to continue but stopped again in turn four ending his night. Boyd would lead the field to the green until lap six when David Kelley brought out the caution. Green waved once again on lap six until Johnny Alexander’s wing came loose and he stopped in turn two ending his night. The race resumed on lap seven as Boyd was still leading with Tony Agin now up to second with George falling back to third. Boyd was making his way through lapped traffic as Tony Agin appeared to be catching him. When the checkered waved Boyd picked up his first win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Tony Agin, Johnny Gilbertson, Tim George, and Kurt Taylor. Boyd and George both won their heats early in the evening.

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By |2014-06-02T14:50:28-04:00June 2nd, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Jack Nosbisch, Jr. Gets The Job Done At East Bay Raceway Park Winning Late Model Feature

Owens Takes Third Career Ralph Latham Memorial Win at Florence Speedway

10336832_10152073380357015_1161898192370362335_nUNION, KY (May 31, 2014) – Jimmy Owens led a Club 29 Race Cars sweep of the top two spots Saturday Night at Florence Speedway. Owens took the lead from Duane Chamberlain just past the half-way mark and went on to win his third career Ralph Latham Memorial Race sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Darrell Lanigan, who builds the Club 29 Race Cars out of his shop just a few miles from the race track finished second to Owens followed by Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, and John Blankenship.

"The car was just rolling," said the winner who has now captured three of out the last four LOLMDS events. "I was thankful they went out and re-did the bottom of the race track. Starting seventh, I felt a little bit better at my chances. The fans here always get to see a good show. He (Chamberlain) was running the top and I decided I could run the low line better during the mid-part of the race. Once I got by him, I moved back to the top. Last week we moved to the bottom and it kind of bit us."

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By |2014-06-02T14:46:54-04:00June 2nd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off on Owens Takes Third Career Ralph Latham Memorial Win at Florence Speedway

Campi dominates Late Model feature at Desoto

CampiSCOTT LOCKWOOD – Not even a rain delay could slow down Sarasota's Anthony Campi on his way to a commanding win in the Turner Tree & Landscape 75-lap Super Late Model feature at Desoto Speedway Saturday night.
 
Bradenton's Jesse Dutilly started second and passed polesitter T.J. Duke for the lead before the completion of the second lap. Dutilly pulled away early until Anthony Campi passed Duke for second. Campi started running Dutilly down and was within a couple of car lengths of the lead when the caution flew for Brian Richardson's spin on lap 17.
 
The caution flew again four laps later for a five-car pileup that started with Daniel Webster and David Green got together just past the start/finish line and ended in turn 1. 
 
After what would be the final restart, Campi passed Dutilly on the outside for the lead at the end of the 25th lap. He would go unchallenged the rest of the way, leading the final 50 laps on his way to the win.

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By |2014-06-02T14:42:55-04:00June 2nd, 2014|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Campi dominates Late Model feature at Desoto

Owens Overtakes Bloomquist to Win Toyota Knoxville 50

10330232_10152071669457015_5417733051147573532_nTAZEWELL, TN (May 30, 2014) – In a classic battle between two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champions, Jimmy Owens and Scott Bloomquist, Owens emerged victorious over Bloomquist Friday night at Tazewell Speedway.  Owens passed Bloomquist on the 36th lap and then sailed away for his second series win of the season in front of a huge crowd at the Toyota Knoxville 50.

Bloomquist led the first 36 laps of the event until he got trapped behind a lapped car and Owens swept by him on the outside coming off of turn number four.  Bloomquist then had to hold off hard-charging Chris Madden to finish second.  Current series point’s leader, Don O’Neal came home fourth, followed by 2-time track champion, Billy Ogle, Jr.

“The car was just great all night,” said the driver of the Club 29 Chassis owned by Mike Reece. “”The race got off to a rough start; I think it was a little bit slimy down low there in one and two, and when I saw Scott catch the traffic, I figured I might as well go in harder in turns three and four up top. It worked out for us!  It has been a long day, my mom had surgery this morning, and they may have to re-do it again tomorrow, so my thoughts are with her.”

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By |2014-06-02T14:43:39-04:00June 2nd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off on Owens Overtakes Bloomquist to Win Toyota Knoxville 50

Todd Morrow From 10th To Take Second Southern All Star Win At Tennessee National Raceway

SAS LogoHOHENWALD, TN–The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series returned to the ¼ mile Tennessee National Raceway for the first time since 1993 and the huge crowd on hand did not leave disappointed as Todd Morrow of East Ridge, TN., came form his 10th stating spot to take over the lead with less than 10 laps remaining to get his second win of the season with the series and a $4,000 paycheck.

Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, TN., and Anthony Burroughs of Minden, LA., led both groups in White Performance qualifying and started on the front row.  Skinner jumped out and led the first two laps with Burroughs getting under Skinner to take over the top spot and then pull ahead a few car lengths over the rest of the field, until a caution came out and bunched the field back up behind Burroughs.

Burroughs brought the field aback around for the restart and then had a full pack of cars behind him with Dane Dacus of Lakeview, TN., making a strong charge to the front from his 5th starting spot and he took over the top spot from Burroughs on lap 21.  Dacus who was looking for his second career win with the series looked to be the man to beat as he continued to stretch his lead over the rest of the field.

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By |2014-05-27T20:07:12-04:00May 27th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Southern All Stars|Comments Off on Todd Morrow From 10th To Take Second Southern All Star Win At Tennessee National Raceway

Hernandez and Stickler take Twin 35’s

desotoJake Wilson – The Open Wheel Modifieds, sponsored by J.D. Byrider took to the high banks of Desoto Speedway for Twin 35 lap features. The field was set from an inversion of the heat races starting Travis Roland on the pole alongside Dalton Nelson. A nice stretch of green flag racing came to a halt as the first and second place cars, #10 of Travis Roland and the #0 of Josh Todd would tangle in turns 3 and four. Nick Hernandez in the 37 machine, who has had nothing but bad luck so far this year took advantage of the restarts to work through the field and pick up a huge win. The 03 of Kyle Bookmiller took second while Josh Todd in the 0 recovered to take third.

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By |2014-05-27T18:41:24-04:00May 27th, 2014|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Hernandez and Stickler take Twin 35’s

Bryan Bernhardt Back In Victory Lane Winning Late Model Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

Bernhardt-Winner-5-24-14Tampa, FL  – Six divisions were on hand as Late Models, Limited Late Models, Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks, Outlaw Fours, Florida Old Time Mods and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers were here at East Bay Raceway Park on Memorial Day Weekend.
 
Before the night began it was the VFW of Dade City Post 4283 with Captain Jerry Cleveland leading the Honorary Color Guard to present the colors as the National Anthem played along with Isabelle Growe signing the Anthem.
 
The first feature of the night belonged to the Florida Old Time Mods. When the green waved it was David Kelley leading the entire race as it went caution free. Rounding out the top five were Dan Darnell, Roger Herbach, Jamie Franklin and Bob Fink.

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By |2014-05-27T18:34:33-04:00May 27th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Bryan Bernhardt Back In Victory Lane Winning Late Model Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

Don O’Neal Wins Thriller at Lucas Oil Show-Me 100

D4S_0149WHEATLAND, MO (May 24, 2014) – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Points leader, Don O’Neal captured his first career Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway.  O’Neal fought off some stiff competition, including Jimmy Owens, who was trying to win the event for the fourth consecutive year.

After the final caution on lap 57, O’Neal found himself battling Owens who made his way around O’Neal to take over the lead.  O’Neal over took Owens for the final time on lap 64, then pulled away from Owens and never relinquished the lead again. O’Neal earned $30,000 for the win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association co-sanctioned event.

Earl Pearson Jr. held the fans attention for most of the race as he came from the 24th starting spot to finish second.  Bobby Pierce made his way to third in his second ever Show-Me 100 after starting 12th.  Scott Bloomquist made his way around Owens in the final laps to grab fourth spot. Owens faded to finish fifth in the final run-down.

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By |2014-05-27T18:26:33-04:00May 27th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off on Don O’Neal Wins Thriller at Lucas Oil Show-Me 100

Danny Martin, Jr. Goes Wire To Wire To Win Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints At East Bay Raceway Park

Martin-Winner-5-17-14Tampa, FL  – Four divisions were on hand as the Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, V8 Warriors and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers were here at East Bay Raceway Park.
 
First feature of the night belonged to the V8 Warriors with Roy Woodhouse and Jimmy Baker winning their heats and also made up the front row for the feature. When the green waved it was Woodhouse quickly taking the lead on lap one but it was Bill Bill Smith bringing out the first caution spinning in turn two. Several more cautions came out early in the feature with Woodhouse still leading over Baker until lap nine when Baker took over the top spot. Caution would come out with just four laps remaining with a single file restart as Baker was leading over Brett Phillips and Bo Anderson. The final four laps belonged to Baker as he went on to win his first feature in the V8 Warrior division for the year. Rounding out the top five were Mike Wilson, Bo Anderson, Roy Woodhouse and Brett Phillips.
 
Next up were the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds. Winning their heats were Travis Varnadore and Austin Sanders. For the feature it was Steve Miller and Buzzie Reutimann on the front row. When the green waved Reutimann led the way until Roger Crouse trying for a position spun in turn four bringing out only one of two cautions for the feature. Reutimann went onto to winning his second feature of the season in just five starts. Reutimann said in Victory Lane he was on the phone with his son David talking about the adjustments that had to be made for the feature as the chassis is a Beak Built Chassis by David Reutimann. Rounding out the top five were Austin Sanders, Steve Miller, Matt Miller and Travis Varnadore.

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By |2014-05-20T14:14:19-04:00May 20th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off on Danny Martin, Jr. Goes Wire To Wire To Win Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints At East Bay Raceway Park

KEENE SPEEDS TO 50-LAP PRO LATE MODEL WIN AT NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY

Daniel Keene,  Jr. waves to the crowd after winning the 50-lap Pro Late Model race Saturday night...A great field of 18 Pro Late Models filled the pits Saturday night at New Smyrna Speedway for their second 50-lap event of the year, but when all was said and done, Daniel Keene, Jr. had pretty much dominated the evening.  Keene, who hails from Weeki Wachee, came out 11th for qualifying and blistered the track with a time of 17.635 seconds, over two-tenths of a second quicker than Jacksonville driver Ray Black, Jr. who ran a 17.849 second lap.  Cody Blair of Winter Park was third fastest at 17.880 seconds.  Keene drew a six for the inversion placing he and Black in row three for the start while Ricky Anderson and Jarrett Snowden lined up on the front row.  Snowden moved out to the early lead only to see Tyler Thomas loop the Tim Russell Driver Development car in turn two during lap three.  On the restart, Cody Blair drove by Snowden for the top spot but it was Keene on the charge, taking the lead for good on lap ten.  Being in front of everyone else would prove to be advantageous for Keene in this race.  Lap 16 produced the second yellow flag as Michael Williams did a solo spin in turn one.  A lap after the restart, a multi-car tangle took place in turn four involving Alan Bruns, Tyler Audie and Rich Clouser.  Clouser's car was towed to the pits but he would return to the fray a bit later, although eight laps down.  Keene continued to set the pace, leading easily.  Just as the field took the crossed flags for half-way at lap 25, Blair and Black tangled on the front stretch.  David Rogers had nowhere to go and he plowed into Blair's machine as Will Carroll hit Rogers' car from behind.  Both Blair and Rogers were done for the night.  Black had minimal damage but was sent to the rear of the field for the restart.  Carroll's car suffered some front end damage but he checked the car out after the red flag period was over and determined it to be just cosmetic and he continued without pitting.

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By |2014-05-20T14:10:50-04:00May 20th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, New Smyrna Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off on KEENE SPEEDS TO 50-LAP PRO LATE MODEL WIN AT NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY