Southern Sprint Cars return to 4-17 Southern Speedway this Saturday night 4/23/2022

This Saturday night the ground pounding Sprint cars return to 4-17 Southern Speedway.  Will you be there. Extra’s have ben added for sprint cars to ensure a great field and will be a great night of racing.

Join us Saturday night April 23rd as the winged warriors of the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series invades 417 Southern Speedway. Joining the Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars0), Q-Auto Injury PRO Truck, A-Modified, Crown Vic/4.6L Ford, & Thunder Trucks

Admission for April 23rd

Pits – $35/pp

Grandstands:

Adult $20

Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder all w/ valid ID only $18

Students 6-17 w/ valid ID only $13

Children 5 & under are free

Pit gates open 12pm

Grandstand Gates open 4pm

Qualifying 6pm

Features 7pm

4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always welcome. Located 8655 Piper Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 ~ just across from the PG airport~ off I-75 between exits 161 & 164. We are a cash only venue – an ATM will be on the premises the day of the event. Seating for fans in the grandstands, or bring your own chair & sit on “The Hill” – either seating selection is the same price – 1st come 1st serve

Cash only- ATM will be on premises day of event

No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the gates

No Pets are allowed on the property

No firearms, fireworks, or any type of weapons are allowed on the property – violators will be reported to local authorities and FAA

This is a family friendly venue

Pricing and features classes subject to change without prior notice

Speed Sport Saturday presented by Auburndale Speedway as heard live on WAUC 102.1 FM The Outlaw

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https://www.1021theoutlaw.com/speed-sport-sturday-s 

Rutherford and Bigley wins twin 50 Sportsman races at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Last weekend at 4-17 Southern Speedway they hosted twin 50 races for the sportsman, a format of twin races that have become a driver and fan favorite this year.   The Sportsman in attendance were all fighting for the wins and put on a great show for the fans.  When the races were over Chad Rutherford won the first feature and Dylan Bigley brought home the win in the Second feature.

Full results from the night below:

Dylan Bigley Cam race one:

4/16/2022 at 4-17 Southern Speedway

Jared Irvan wins Super Late Model Feature at Citrus County Speedway

Super Late Models returned to Citrus County County Speedway last Saturday night, and Jared Irvan returned to victory lane for the second time this season.   A great race that saw lots of new comers doing well in the 16 car field.  New comer to Super Late models Kristin Clements had a strong third place finish.

All the results below:

Kieth Lilley Wins Wheel man 75 at Auburndale Speedway

Kristin Clements is making a name for herself

At 21 years old Kristin Clements is making a name for herself venturing out from her home track, Auburndale Speedway in her Super late model. After a strong 3rd place run at Citrus County Speedway, let’s take a look back and where she has been! Kristin started racing at age 5 In go karts and continued until age 9 winning multiple championships. She was quite the firecracker and learned early on what was needed to come home with the trophy. At age 9 she began racing at Auburndale Speedway in the kids club division, learning with a co driver about passing, working on cars and how to race. She spent majority of days after school in the shop, learning how to do everything on the cars. After moving up into mini stocks, she won the championship in those as well at age 13. Proceeding to Mod Minis, 2nd in championship to veteran drivers, everyone knew she was ready for whatever challenges thrown her way. At age 12, Kristin was diagnosed with SCFE due to thyroid issues. This would become just another challenge she has learned to overcome. Small but mighty, she has had 3 surgeries on bilateral hips to address the condition. Only sidelining her short term, did we mention she is tough. The last surgery was over the summer of 2021, scheduled so she didn’t have to miss many races and stubbornly was at the track same night. That success and determination has proved to be exactly what she needed to move up in the ranks of the short track world here in Florida. She moved up into pro truck division around age 15 and still enjoys racing in that division. In May of 2021 her dad invested in a pro late model for her to practice. After many practice nights, she made her debut at Auburndale Speedway with the super late model drivers. After a year she has now started to travel to Citrus County speedway, coming home with a top 3 last weekend against a strong field. This is her first top 3 in the Latemodel division after 2 strong runs of 4th and 6th in twin 50s at Auburndale last month. In speaking with her post race, car was really solid, led some laps and learned a lot passing on the high side. She thanks everyone who supported her at Citrus, Scott, Rick, Cody, Mike, Chris and Kim, and all the race fans who she got a chance to meet. Although she has a huge fanbase at Auburndale, drivers and fans at other tracks are now recognizing the talent and determination she has every time she shows up at the track. Small but mighty, this young lady is always one to watch whether in the pro truck or late model. She graduated from Kathleen High School as part of the Central Florida Aerospace Academy and is now in college at Florida Southern for a degree in psychology. All while working full time and racing. She has a great group of people behind her, starting with her Dad Scott, early on he recognized her racing dreams and even was her co-rider, holding on to the grip bar while she made moves none of us expected from a 9 year old. Mom Jennifer, always supportive at the track and enjoys watching her, Chris and Kim Narramore, two of the best people around to call race family, they have inherited the Clements family and have continuously supported Kristins dream of racing. Whether sponsoring, motor work from Narramore Machine Shop, crew chief, spotter duties, they have done it all. Now recently adding Rick Knecht to the team, he works hard to help make sure the cars are what exactly where they need to be. Currently sharing her knowledge with Teammates Robert and Abigail Jonas. All while Jon Guy sharing his knowledge with all the young ones. She has some amazing long time sponsors, Narramore Machine Shop, All Star Mobile Series, Speedway Auto Sales, Broke and Poor Building Supplies and Materials, Auto Tech Collision Center and Phantom Graphics. This group of sponsors allow her to live out her dream of short track racing. Looking forward to a great finish to her 2022 season this year and seeing lots more front stretch podium finishes in both the truck and the late model.

Tim Gay wins big Street Stock race at East Bay Race way park

Results from East Bay Race Way Park and Photos by Mike Horne

V8 Warriors:

Feature: George Handy (105), Michael Hart (99), Raymond Vann (1), Jason Burnside (12J), Mason Cassidy (17x), Cody Mezyk (40), Wayne Kissam (07), Nick Brown (12), Justin Scarberry (24), Macy Bozeman (58), Daniel Bowman (46). DNS – Mike Wilson (68). DQ – Rhett Wilson (17).

FLORIDA LATE MODELS

Feature: John Wayne Haynes (52), Matt Herlong (131), Cole Crawford (4), Wallace Peacock (P1), Roger Crouse (15), Waylon Haynes (36), Dwayne Dempsey (10), Carl Polk (87B), Timothy O’Dell (38O)

Q MINI SPRINTS

Feature: Bryce Comer (9), Doug Dyal (97D), Jo jo Davis (21W), Charles Landis (12), Josh Davis (9D), Chris Diamond (94)

STREET STOCKS

Feature: Tim Gay (90), Jeff Conyers (47), Paul Davis (10), Matt Bozeman (756M), Kyle Bowman (46K), Thomas Burnside (31), Buck Woodhouse (55), Josh Jones (05), Stephen Hohlbaugh (69). Billy Barstow (756), Rich Livernois Jr. (71). DQ – Randy Johnson (09).

FLORIDA OLD TIME MODIFIEDS

Feature: Dan Darnell (111), Scot Findlay (27), Scott Hait (5p), Rob Taylor (22), Charlie Sanders (7A), Mark Buzbee (H-1), Jamie Frankland (1)

Sunshine State Racing Recap Show From Monday 4/11/2022

Last weeks recap show:

Sunshine State Racing Birthday Bash Hialeah Speedway Show with Mike Howell, Rick Williams, and Ronnie Bacelo

In case you missed out Tuesday show with some Hialeah memories here is the replay.   We look forward to doing more of these with other tracks and Old time racers around the state.  Let us know what track you want next and what drivers.   We are also looking for sponsors for this show.

From Destruction to Race Ready Auburndale Speedway Staff ready for the Wheel man Series this weekend

From The Tour of Destruction last weekend to Race Ready on Tuesday Rex Guy and his staff at Auburndale speedway have been working overtime to get the track ready for the Wheel Man racing series this weekend.  The track was a complete mess as would expect from the fan favorite tour of destruction last weekend but by this afternoon it is ready for racing.  Plus the Team is offering a free open practice to all Thursday night.

If you missed last weekend buy your tickets now for two great nights of Destruction coming back in November.

Hats off to Rex and Team for the hard work and dedication.